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Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

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Gary Lewis

Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

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It has been suggested that we consider having the show in late August instead of September, so let's do this again since I cannot edit the poll in the When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023? thread.

So if there is a chance that you might attend the show next year please vote in the poll below.

Things to consider:

Temps: Labor Day is roughly the time when it starts cooling off here in Okiehoma - but only slightly. So each week earlier is probably going to be a bit warmer, and later tends to be a bit cooler. This year two weeks prior the temp at 2 pm was 93F. One week prior it was the same. On Sept 3rd it was 90. And while that may not seem a lot, part of the issue is that the lows change as well.

The Gym: The event is held at our church building and we have a large air-conditioned gym that is right next to the parking lot where the trucks are shown. So you can easily go in and sit at a table to cool down, have a bite to eat, etc.

Lodging: Hotel rooms are more expensive on Labor Day weekend than any other time.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

Dorsai

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

I voted for two weeks after Labor Day. Not only does that free up the holiday weekend for family time here at home, it's also cooler temperature-wise. The A/C in my truck is adequate, at best, so every little bit helps.

Matthew
1980 F-150 Custom 2wd longbed, 300-6, C6, 2.75 rear axle
Atlanta GA

ratdude747

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

In reply to this post by Gary Lewis

Voted for the status quo since it works well for me. But I'm a minority.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

kramttocs

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

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I also voted for Labor Day.
A number of reasons both personal and speculative.

Granted, cooler weather would be nice...

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio

FuzzFace2

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

I don't have a pig in this race but what is traffic like on a holiday weekend?

Sitting in traffic when it is 90°+ out is not fun.
Just something to think of.
Dave ----

Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
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81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
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Blue_Whale

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

I ended up voting for Labor Day weekend. Traffic seemed ok since I drove up Friday and returned Sunday - I'd expect traffic to be worse Monday. While I imagine Labor Day will compete for a lot of folks time, I appreciated it being that weekend just to allow an additional day for me to take care of weekend chores. If I had to pick an alternative date, I'd choose two weeks in either direction. The week before or after will likely just be a little harder to take off.

As an aside, it was great fun getting to see everyone and their rigs, If you're on the fence I'd recommend going.

1985 F-250 XLT Lariat
2-WD 6.9 IDI
132,000 Miles
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Gary Lewis

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

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Thanks! You answered Dave's question about traffic awa my question about when.

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Gary Lewis

Re: Round Two: When Should The Truck Show Be In 2023?

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As a answer to the question about when the 2023 show will be, it will be on Sept 16th, which is the 2nd weekend after Labor Day.

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