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**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 09:40 AM

Rose was voted "Cruisers Top Choice" (best of show) in her first time out at the local monthly show. I was told this is a big deal as these are mostly car guys and this is the first time they voted a "truck" best of show. I could have handed out a lot of flyers or business cards for our site if I would have had any. Is there such a thing?
Check out the rainbow pic...very cool.

LEX · 10-09-2012, 09:44 AM

Congrats! Well deserved.

egaray281 · 10-09-2012, 09:54 AM

congrats!

**lolife99** · 10-09-2012, 09:58 AM

Congrats!
WELL DESERVED!!!

**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 10:14 AM

Thanks everyone. This was also the first time Rose was out after dark and the first time she got wet.

68Stepbed · 10-09-2012, 10:19 AM

Way to go!! It feels good don't it?

black_sheep454 · 10-09-2012, 10:22 AM

Congrats man, you and rose both deserve it
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**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 10:50 AM

It does feel good. I remember those looong days in the shop when I thought I was going to drop dead of heat-stroke and those times when I said to myself "you have no idea what your doing".

I've said this before and I'll say it again, this forum made it much easier than it could have been....thanks.

GMCJOE · 10-09-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

It does feel good. I remember those looong days in the shop when I thought I was going to drop dead of heat-stroke and those times when I said to myself "you have no idea what your doing".

I think we have all had those days. The "you have no idea what your doing" usually comes for me after about half way thru the project on hand.

**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GMCJOE

I think we have all had those days. The "you have no idea what your doing" usually comes for me after about half way thru the project on hand.

I think I'll be alot more comfortable building the next one. I still get up in the middle of the night and go out to the shop to make sure she is ok.

Fldawg · 10-09-2012, 11:57 AM

Way to Go

, I love when i go to a show and the people with the bad ass cars, come by to look but they don't want everyone else see them looking at a truck makes me laugh, judges at shows are taking more and more notice of trucks these days

GMCJOE · 10-09-2012, 10:48 AM

Hell yeah... Way to go.

hopped up · 10-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Congrats! Sweet truck!! Alot of really nice steppers being built!
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oneoff · 10-09-2012, 11:15 AM

Congrats to both!!

Lemield · 10-09-2012, 11:38 AM

Rose deserves it! I REALLY like that truck!

**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemield

Rose deserves it! I REALLY like that truck!

Thanks Larry. I think you sold me a piece of the puzzle too.

Lemield · 10-09-2012, 11:49 AM

Your truck is just the whole package......it just looks fresh....and I LOVE the color....You really did a fine job on her....and I like her name too!

If I did help you with a part, I'm glad I could help.

weever82 · 10-09-2012, 12:10 PM

Congrats Rose! Looks great as always.
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big_al_71 · 10-09-2012, 12:13 PM

Way to go!!!

Congrats!!!

VA72C10 · 10-09-2012, 12:44 PM

Very cool! Congrats!
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sboris · 10-09-2012, 01:24 PM

That's awesome. A lot of gratification comes from it when u build it, not BUY it.....
Congrats!
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ChevyNewb · 10-09-2012, 01:28 PM

Very nice! You going to Tampa this weekend?

**RenoKeene** · 10-09-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyNewb

Very nice! You going to Tampa this weekend?

Thanks, taking this weekend off. Next show will probably be the big one at 'The Villages'. Lots of units (again, mostly cars) in the 100K range. Lets see how Rose stacks up against the heavy hitters.
I'm thinking about making a story board so I don't have to repeat the same thing over and over again. I'm new to showing my truck (or anything else for that matter) so any advice you guys could give me would be a big help.

68Stepbed · 10-10-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I'm thinking about making a story board so I don't have to repeat the same thing over and over again.

It won't help. They will still ask questions while tripping over the display. I thought about making a stencil on my breather that says LS1, but decided against it because I know people will still ask. I'd be rich if I had a dollar every time I saw someone ask what size engine is in a car when there badges all over the car and/or engine.

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Originally Posted by RenoKeene

I'm new to showing my truck (or anything else for that matter) so any advice you guys could give me would be a big help.

The funniest thing I ever heard for car show advice was: "Show up late. Leave early. Do a burnout!"

I don't agree with the burnout part anymore because most shows are in crowded and cluttered areas which makes it dangerous, and people complain which gets events closed. Anyway, I do like to show up "fashionably late" and leave out just a little before everyone else leaves, but that's me. The main thing is to keep a good attitude, try not to sound arrogant or boastful when getting compliments, and you don't have to wipe on it all day.

Don't get hung up on going for trophies/awards or you will start getting upset. Just go to have fun and if you get an award, just look at it as icing on the cake. Take any criticism with a grain of salt, because it's usually just someone's opinion anyway.

Something else I like to do is stand/sit away from my truck where I can still see people around it. I like to watch their reactions and try to hear what they have to say without them knowing it's my truck.

1970 Bowtie · 10-10-2012, 09:48 AM

Brad,congrats on the big win!Rose looks awesome.

10-09-2012, 09:40 AM	#1
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Best of show, first time out. Rose was voted "Cruisers Top Choice" (best of show) in her first time out at the local monthly show. I was told this is a big deal as these are mostly car guys and this is the first time they voted a "truck" best of show. I could have handed out a lot of flyers or business cards for our site if I would have had any. Is there such a thing? Check out the rainbow pic...very cool. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 Last edited by RenoKeene; 10-09-2012 at 02:40 PM. Reason: spelling

10-09-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
LEX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Best of show, first time out. Congrats! Well deserved.

10-09-2012, 09:54 AM	#3
egaray281 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: houston,tx Posts: 175	Re: Best of show, first time out. congrats!

10-09-2012, 09:58 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: Best of show, first time out. Congrats! WELL DESERVED!!! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-09-2012, 10:14 AM	#5
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Best of show, first time out. Thanks everyone. This was also the first time Rose was out after dark and the first time she got wet. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-09-2012, 10:19 AM	#6
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Best of show, first time out. Way to go!! It feels good don't it? __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

10-09-2012, 10:22 AM	#7
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Best of show, first time out. Congrats man, you and rose both deserve it Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

10-09-2012, 10:50 AM	#8
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: Best of show, first time out. It does feel good. I remember those looong days in the shop when I thought I was going to drop dead of heat-stroke and those times when I said to myself "you have no idea what your doing". I've said this before and I'll say it again, this forum made it much easier than it could have been....thanks. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-09-2012, 11:57 AM	#11
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Best of show, first time out. Way to Go, I love when i go to a show and the people with the bad ass cars, come by to look but they don't want everyone else see them looking at a truck makes me laugh, judges at shows are taking more and more notice of trucks these days

10-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#12
GMCJOE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Junction City, KS Posts: 782	Re: Best of show, first time out. Hell yeah... Way to go. __________________ Joseph Joe's 69 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543253 1969 GMC SWB-350 SBC 700R4 2013 Ram 2500 CC Laramie Longhorn Edition-6.7 PPEI EFI Live CSP5 5” ProFlo Exhaust

10-09-2012, 10:59 AM	#13
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10-09-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
oneoff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 174	Re: Best of show, first time out. Congrats to both!! __________________ Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541803 Dennis H 1969 Chevy C10, SWB, LS3,6.2L engine 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS,BBC, Convertible

10-09-2012, 11:38 AM	#15
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Best of show, first time out. Rose deserves it! I REALLY like that truck! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

10-09-2012, 11:49 AM	#17
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Best of show, first time out. Your truck is just the whole package......it just looks fresh....and I LOVE the color....You really did a fine job on her....and I like her name too! If I did help you with a part, I'm glad I could help. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

10-09-2012, 12:10 PM	#18
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: Best of show, first time out. Congrats Rose! Looks great as always. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne



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10-09-2012, 01:24 PM	#21
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Best of show, first time out. That's awesome. A lot of gratification comes from it when u build it, not BUY it..... Congrats! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

10-09-2012, 01:28 PM	#22
ChevyNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 153	Re: Best of show, first time out. Very nice! You going to Tampa this weekend?

10-10-2012, 09:48 AM	#25
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