Midwest 67-72 chevy truck meet! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72chevyLWB · 10-01-2002, 07:22 PM

Well, does anybody have any ideas where the best place would be? Missouri? Kansas? or maybe even Nebraska? And what town. Since the West Coats guys have something going I though we might get the ball rolling on one around here. See who would all show up and where the best location would be. I don't know if there is much I would be able to do, but I can guarantee I will be there and will try to get other people in this area to go.

**BOSS** · 10-01-2002, 08:00 PM

I also would like to see a get together,all i can offer is my place(i have about 10 acres clear on the 80)and i think i could feed almost anyone the would need a place to stay if it is around here somewhere.Lets try to get it going and let me know,i'll try my best to get there........................James

sbrban · 10-01-2002, 09:12 PM

I'd be intersted in helping too. I think maybe lincoln ne. or k.c. would probably be good places- easy to get to and a fair amount of lodging,food,etc.

barn9 · 10-01-2002, 09:27 PM

I'll throw this in for discussion. For those that remember, a friend of mine had a truck, car, and bike show here in Winfield, KS last June (it was the first of what is going to be an annual show). I was talking to him last weekend at the Ark City show, and he told me he is going to make it a truck and custom show from here on, other vehicles will be welcome, but the judging and awards will be for trucks and custom cars (including classics). No offense, but bikes and ricers can just go somewhere and have there own show. We have an excellent facility (Cowley County Fairgrounds) that can handle large events (National Flatpick Championship hosts an average of 12,000 people at this location every year for over 30 years now). The guy that started this show has been involved in car shows for over 20 years, and is a vendor at many car shows in the Midwest (Doug's T's and Ideas), and he knows a lot of people in this industry. We could tie in a 67-72 Chevy-GMC Truck show with this show very easily, the groundwork has already been done, and next year's show is already scheduled (I'll have to get the dates, don't remember what he told me for sure). Doug and I have already discussed this idea, and he's all for it, so I'll open it up for discussion and get some ideas and opinions from you guys.

toms68cst · 10-01-2002, 11:08 PM

Count me in! Don't forget our friends North of the border (Canada). I like Minnesota SD or ND. I'd consider traveling more distance if we get a number of folks involved.

72chevyLWB · 10-01-2002, 11:18 PM

Good idea, but remember if we want some Canada people to also come Arkansas City is a very very long haul. I know the Power Tour went through Lincoln Nebraska which also has Speedway Motors (which sells all kinds of custom stuff). That would also be a cool place. Either way I guess I'm there. It would be cool to get everybody's names that would go so we can all cruise down the interstate at the same time. If that Arkansas City show would allow cars newer than 72 I would have a couple other people from in town here interested in going (with Chevy trucks of course).

sbrban · 10-01-2002, 11:45 PM

The trucks/customs show would make more sense to do.If there is a variety of vehicles for the general public to see more people would come to the event.I know it's hard to belive but not everybody knows what a "67-72 chevy truck" looks like

.This way they would come to see "old vehicles" and maybe catch the bug that we've all got!

Mudder · 10-02-2002, 02:46 AM

Kansas City All Truck Nationals. Its in the Fall (Just happend) Has vendors already there (Jim Carter,LMC, Chevy Duty, Manes) And thinkg it will be at the casino again next year. Its a show already being done by someone else, so noone from the board would have to spend their time with show business. Just a thought. Barns idea is good too.

Custom 68 · 10-02-2002, 09:19 AM

oh man I better get to work

No really I think it is a great idea. I will try any where in the area I am in SW Missouri.

Brewski* · 10-02-2002, 10:34 AM

Lake Ozark, MO~!

O'l Buck · 10-03-2002, 01:20 AM

I'm smack dab in the middle of south central Nebraska ( 10 miles north of Alma if ya wanna take time to find it on the map).....I've got about 40 acres of good flat ground, and 10 miles from the lake, there are 3 motels in Alma, and 1 in Orleans, It would make a pretty decent place for a show, or I could talk to the local Chambers of Commerce about haveing a show on main street in town (mom's on the tourism board).......or I would be willing to travel a couple hundred miles to a show...not that my truck's much to look at, but it would be alot of fun to meet more board members.

nroden · 10-03-2002, 07:31 AM

Well I am 35 miles east of KC in Wellington MO. THe KC area would be best for me, or even the columbia, warrensburg, or sedalia, or St. Joseph areas. KC does have a lot of vendors.

Dan69 step · 10-03-2002, 07:53 AM

I'm in central Nebraska, and would travel just about anywhere within 3-400 miles for a show. KC, Lincoln would be ideal mainly because of the local amenities, space,etc.,but just about anywhere could work.I'm looking forward to it already!

sakohntr · 10-03-2002, 11:03 AM

Timing is everything. How about late may or early june wherever this is going to happen. All the other key weekends in july and august are booked with bigger events. You wont pull people or vendors from them during that time. Plus it dont have to be 90+ degrees. Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri sounds good for me. 1400 miles roundtrip, but it would be worth it. Bring some parts to trade and do some cruisin while i am there. Hope to see it happen....

Power Trip · 10-08-2002, 11:58 PM

From the previous posts most of the people are in Mo. or up north. So my suggestion would be to have it around Des Moines Iowa that seems to be pretty central to all of us. As far as a time goes I think sometime in the end of july or early august. Well thats my idea and just trying to keep it going guy's. Jim

MandarinSixSeven · 10-09-2002, 12:07 AM

make it so us Canadians can come...close to BC !!!

chevy2racr · 10-09-2002, 02:26 PM

I would 2nd somewhere around Des Moines. I'd have about and hour to go

wild@work · 10-09-2002, 03:19 PM

I'm about 5+ hours away but I have to put my vote in for Lincoln, NE too. It is not too big or too small, easy to get around and the people there dig the classic cars and trucks. Why don't we do it in conjunction with the Americruise show next summer and have a whole section in the show with our group. They have a great cruise loop as well.

Either that or the Car Craft Nationals in Minneapolis, MN I hear they have a great swap meet on the last day of the show. Hmmm and Porky's Drive in on University Ave!

Wild

72chevyLWB · 10-09-2002, 07:14 PM

So, Nebraska would be better then? Lincoln is home of Speedway Motors, they are the oldest rod shop in buisiness. Over 50 years and have a HUGE facility. Maybe they would allow us to have a little show in their parking lot. Lets keep this going, or should we start a new thread with a poll to see where everybody would be happy with. Start one with quite a few towns and keep narrowing it down.

chevy2racr · 10-09-2002, 10:42 PM

if you make a poll I think you should start with states then towns in the top fewstates...

10-01-2002, 07:22 PM	#1
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Midwest 67-72 chevy truck meet! Well, does anybody have any ideas where the best place would be? Missouri? Kansas? or maybe even Nebraska? And what town. Since the West Coats guys have something going I though we might get the ball rolling on one around here. See who would all show up and where the best location would be. I don't know if there is much I would be able to do, but I can guarantee I will be there and will try to get other people in this area to go. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

10-01-2002, 08:00 PM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	I also would like to see a get together,all i can offer is my place(i have about 10 acres clear on the 80)and i think i could feed almost anyone the would need a place to stay if it is around here somewhere.Lets try to get it going and let me know,i'll try my best to get there........................James __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

10-01-2002, 09:12 PM	#3
sbrban Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 236	I'd be intersted in helping too. I think maybe lincoln ne. or k.c. would probably be good places- easy to get to and a fair amount of lodging,food,etc. __________________ you never have too many suburbans....

10-01-2002, 09:27 PM	#4
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	I'll throw this in for discussion. For those that remember, a friend of mine had a truck, car, and bike show here in Winfield, KS last June (it was the first of what is going to be an annual show). I was talking to him last weekend at the Ark City show, and he told me he is going to make it a truck and custom show from here on, other vehicles will be welcome, but the judging and awards will be for trucks and custom cars (including classics). No offense, but bikes and ricers can just go somewhere and have there own show. We have an excellent facility (Cowley County Fairgrounds) that can handle large events (National Flatpick Championship hosts an average of 12,000 people at this location every year for over 30 years now). The guy that started this show has been involved in car shows for over 20 years, and is a vendor at many car shows in the Midwest (Doug's T's and Ideas), and he knows a lot of people in this industry. We could tie in a 67-72 Chevy-GMC Truck show with this show very easily, the groundwork has already been done, and next year's show is already scheduled (I'll have to get the dates, don't remember what he told me for sure). Doug and I have already discussed this idea, and he's all for it, so I'll open it up for discussion and get some ideas and opinions from you guys. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

10-01-2002, 11:08 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Count me in! Don't forget our friends North of the border (Canada). I like Minnesota SD or ND. I'd consider traveling more distance if we get a number of folks involved. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-01-2002, 11:18 PM	#6
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Good idea, but remember if we want some Canada people to also come Arkansas City is a very very long haul. I know the Power Tour went through Lincoln Nebraska which also has Speedway Motors (which sells all kinds of custom stuff). That would also be a cool place. Either way I guess I'm there. It would be cool to get everybody's names that would go so we can all cruise down the interstate at the same time. If that Arkansas City show would allow cars newer than 72 I would have a couple other people from in town here interested in going (with Chevy trucks of course). __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

10-01-2002, 11:45 PM	#7
sbrban Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 236	The trucks/customs show would make more sense to do.If there is a variety of vehicles for the general public to see more people would come to the event.I know it's hard to belive but not everybody knows what a "67-72 chevy truck" looks like .This way they would come to see "old vehicles" and maybe catch the bug that we've all got! __________________ you never have too many suburbans....

10-02-2002, 02:46 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Gonna through this in the hat! Kansas City All Truck Nationals. Its in the Fall (Just happend) Has vendors already there (Jim Carter,LMC, Chevy Duty, Manes) And thinkg it will be at the casino again next year. Its a show already being done by someone else, so noone from the board would have to spend their time with show business. Just a thought. Barns idea is good too.

10-02-2002, 09:19 AM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,929	oh man I better get to work No really I think it is a great idea. I will try any where in the area I am in SW Missouri. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

10-02-2002, 10:34 AM	#10
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Lake Ozark, MO~!

10-03-2002, 01:20 AM	#11
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	I'm smack dab in the middle of south central Nebraska ( 10 miles north of Alma if ya wanna take time to find it on the map).....I've got about 40 acres of good flat ground, and 10 miles from the lake, there are 3 motels in Alma, and 1 in Orleans, It would make a pretty decent place for a show, or I could talk to the local Chambers of Commerce about haveing a show on main street in town (mom's on the tourism board).......or I would be willing to travel a couple hundred miles to a show...not that my truck's much to look at, but it would be alot of fun to meet more board members. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

10-03-2002, 07:31 AM	#12
nroden Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 1,098	Well I am 35 miles east of KC in Wellington MO. THe KC area would be best for me, or even the columbia, warrensburg, or sedalia, or St. Joseph areas. KC does have a lot of vendors. __________________ Nick Rodenberg 72 Cheyenne 10 V8 350/TH350 white/ochre/white/ochre, ochre/saddle interior Retired and in the dry... still runs. I now drive Red '01 Ford Focus... better MPG!!!

10-03-2002, 07:53 AM	#13
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	I'm in central Nebraska, and would travel just about anywhere within 3-400 miles for a show. KC, Lincoln would be ideal mainly because of the local amenities, space,etc.,but just about anywhere could work.I'm looking forward to it already! __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

10-03-2002, 11:03 AM	#14
sakohntr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Floodwood Minnesota Posts: 1,057	whenever Timing is everything. How about late may or early june wherever this is going to happen. All the other key weekends in july and august are booked with bigger events. You wont pull people or vendors from them during that time. Plus it dont have to be 90+ degrees. Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri sounds good for me. 1400 miles roundtrip, but it would be worth it. Bring some parts to trade and do some cruisin while i am there. Hope to see it happen.... __________________ 1967 K30 Napco 292/SM420 original paint 30k miles 1968 K60 Napco 396/5spd. dbl frame 52" michelins 1969 K10 SWB GMC 454/4spd 6" 35's posi,hooks 1972 C30 longhorn,BB/AT,A/C,Tilt,Toolbox,lokr 1987 K20 Chevrolet Suburban. 6" lift. 5.7L/TH400 1979 K60 GMC Coleman 4x4, 427/Allison.

10-08-2002, 11:58 PM	#15
Power Trip Got Caddy? Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: DeSoto,MO. Posts: 115	lets keep thinking From the previous posts most of the people are in Mo. or up north. So my suggestion would be to have it around Des Moines Iowa that seems to be pretty central to all of us. As far as a time goes I think sometime in the end of july or early august. Well thats my idea and just trying to keep it going guy's. Jim



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-09-2002, 12:07 AM	#16
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	make it so us Canadians can come...close to BC !!! __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

10-09-2002, 02:26 PM	#17
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	I would 2nd somewhere around Des Moines. I'd have about and hour to go __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

10-09-2002, 03:19 PM	#18
wild@work Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 220	I'm about 5+ hours away but I have to put my vote in for Lincoln, NE too. It is not too big or too small, easy to get around and the people there dig the classic cars and trucks. Why don't we do it in conjunction with the Americruise show next summer and have a whole section in the show with our group. They have a great cruise loop as well. Either that or the Car Craft Nationals in Minneapolis, MN I hear they have a great swap meet on the last day of the show. Hmmm and Porky's Drive in on University Ave! Wild __________________ a.k.a. wild4wheels '02 Subaru 2.5ts wagon '67 Chevy C-10 Panel Want to Buy: -Used Car Trailer-Reasonable-in the Midwest -67-72 1 Ton Dually-Reasonable-in the Midwest -BURB QUARTER PANELS!

10-09-2002, 07:14 PM	#19
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	So, Nebraska would be better then? Lincoln is home of Speedway Motors, they are the oldest rod shop in buisiness. Over 50 years and have a HUGE facility. Maybe they would allow us to have a little show in their parking lot. Lets keep this going, or should we start a new thread with a poll to see where everybody would be happy with. Start one with quite a few towns and keep narrowing it down. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

10-09-2002, 10:42 PM	#20
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	if you make a poll I think you should start with states then towns in the top fewstates... __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.