Help On The Show Planning

[Gary Lewis]

I posted this in the Get-Together: September 16th - Be There! thread, and got no responses. (Do you'se guys know you can click on the Topics View button and see a chrono list of all posts?) So, I'm bringing it out of the closet and asking for your help since I'll need to have trophies made if we are going to do this.

Ok, today's question is whether to have prizes for the "show". Bruno2, aka The Mute as he hasn't posted here after signing up, says we need prizes. Which means we need categories. So, what categories should we have? I'm totally new to this. Here's a stab, out of the blue:

• Stock: The closest to stock that shows up. But, to be fair, do we need to give a year range? In other words, a showroom-new 2017 is likely to win that one easily. However, I think the intent is to go back several years where most trucks would have been modified in some way.

• People's Favorite: Let the people vote.

• Best Paint Bruno2 says the engine has to be installed

• Best Engine

For background I contacted the host of a car show in my home town, and here's what they have:

• Open Class

• Pre '49

• Post '49 (Hmmm, so you can't have a '49 in their show?

• Mopar: Obviously we don't need no SuperBees

• Chevy: Nope, don't need no French Fries

• Under 21: Intended for the driver, not the vehicle

• Best Paint

• Best Engine:

• Unfinished: Bruno2 says that applies to all our trucks!

And, today I talked with the lady running the car show in Skiatook. They have lots of classes by year, but my guess is we won't have enough depth in any year to make that worthwhile, unless we did best Bump, best Dent, best Bullnose, etc. Anyway, some that they have which we might consider are:

• Best Daily Driver

• Best Lifted

• Best Lowered

• Best Monster Truck

• Best Paint

• Best Wheels

• Best Interior

So, what do you think?

[CountryBumkin]

I wish I could attend - but I'm still working, and its a little too far (this time).

But regarding prizes or contests - I would say a lot of that depends on how many trucks are attending. Do you have a count of attendees (a RSVP number)? And how many of those are driving in as opposed to flying in?

It would be awkward to have to give out ten prizes if there are only five trucks at the event (I make an exaggeration for this point).

I assume a lot of truck owners/FTE members don't have perfectly restored trucks so they wont win anything in best of show, unless you have something like the "most mods" (from engine and suspension to electrical (i.e. 3G, headlight Relay, stereo, seats, etc.); the highest number of (non-moderator) posts on the FTE forum award; the best "daily driver" award (most comfortable, safe, fully functional, etc.). Truck that came the furthest to attend (without a breakdown ); etc.

Then anyone attending with a regular truck has a chance to win something.

Would be nice to have some workshops maybe - like how to do some of the mods written about, maybe some basic troubleshooting tips, if there is any interest in that sort of thing.

Most of these suggestions depend on a somewhat high turnout to be worth the effort. IMO.

[ctubutis]

I wish I could attend - but I'm still working, and its a little too far (this time).

But regarding prizes or contests - I would say a lot of that depends on how many trucks are attending. Do you have a count of attendees (a RSVP number)? And how many of those are driving in as opposed to flying in?

It would be awkward to have to give out ten prizes if there are only five trucks at the event (I make an exaggeration for this point).

I assume a lot of truck owners/FTE members don't have perfectly restored trucks so they wont win anything in best of show, unless you have something like the "most mods" (from engine and suspension to electrical (i.e. 3G, headlight Relay, stereo, seats, etc.); the highest number of (non-moderator) posts on the FTE forum award; the best "daily driver" award (most comfortable, safe, fully functional, etc.). Truck that came the furthest to attend (without a breakdown ); etc.

Then anyone attending with a regular truck has a chance to win something.

Would be nice to have some workshops maybe - like how to do some of the mods written about, maybe some basic troubleshooting tips, if there is any interest in that sort of thing.

Most of these suggestions depend on a somewhat high turnout to be worth the effort. IMO.

My first thought, Gary, is to keep stuff in the same general timeframe era (which it sounds like we are pretty much at).

How many cars/trucks/whatever are coming? This is sounding lots bigger than I had imagined...

Do WE have to come up with trophies & prizes?

[Gary Lewis]

My first thought, Gary, is to keep stuff in the same general timeframe era (which it sounds like we are pretty much at).

How many cars/trucks/whatever are coming? This is sounding lots bigger than I had imagined...

Do WE have to come up with trophies & prizes?

Mike - I wish you could make it. Good thoughts. I haven't tallied the trucks, but to this point I expect: David's Little Red, Big Blackie, Eli's truck, Paul's truck, DeWayne's truck, Jon's, Jonathan's, Cash's Carlos, Keith Parker's (I need to remind him), Steven Fox's, Spitwad's Superduty, Art Scott's '55, Dane's Superduty, Brandon's whatever, James' Pickle, Scott's '78, and JW Timmerman's truck, Big Blue, Dad's truck, and Blue. That's 20 and doesn't account for anyone else. So we could easily have 30 to 40 trucks.

I like the longest distance idea, which Jonathan and David would be vying for - unless Luke drives Big Blackie here from Washington. And best daily driver may be better than stock.

As for most FTE posts, I think I like the idea of it being the most posts in this forum.

On workshops, David is going to demonstrate blowing smoke. And I'm ready to talk about the importance of setting a goal or vision on a project and sticking to it. Tim will talk to anyone about engines. And Scott is doing how-to's on welding and cutting. Plus, I plan to talk about the forum and web site - although it really best applies to the Bullnose fans.

Chris - We don't need to fund anything. I'm planning on doing that. But, I do realize that the car show in town charges $25/vehicle and I'm not charging anything. And they have sponsors, including the National Guard who is funding the Mac's bbq lunch for the participants. (I'm hoping to have a food truck.)

[Gary Lewis]

Mike - I wish you could make it. Good thoughts. I haven't tallied the trucks, but to this point I expect: David's Little Red, Big Blackie, Eli's truck, Paul's truck, DeWayne's truck, Jon's, Jonathan's, Cash's Carlos, Keith Parker's (I need to remind him), Steven Fox's, Spitwad's Superduty, Art Scott's '55, Dane's Superduty, Brandon's whatever, James' Pickle, Scott's '78, and JW Timmerman's truck, Big Blue, Dad's truck, and Blue. That's 20 and doesn't account for anyone else. So we could easily have 30 to 40 trucks.

I like the longest distance idea, which Jonathan and David would be vying for - unless Luke drives Big Blackie here from Washington. And best daily driver may be better than stock.

As for most FTE posts, I think I like the idea of it being the most posts in this forum.

On workshops, David is going to demonstrate blowing smoke. And I'm ready to talk about the importance of setting a goal or vision on a project and sticking to it. Tim will talk to anyone about engines. And Scott is doing how-to's on welding and cutting. Plus, I plan to talk about the forum and web site - although it really best applies to the Bullnose fans.

Chris - We don't need to fund anything. I'm planning on doing that. But, I do realize that the car show in town charges $25/vehicle and I'm not charging anything. And they have sponsors, including the National Guard who is funding the Mac's bbq lunch for the participants. (I'm hoping to have a food truck.)

Guys - I'm still struggling with what classes/categories to have in the show, so I am reluctant to introduce another question. However, I will nonetheless as I know you can process several ideas at once.

Below is an aerial view of our church's facilities. I'm planning to put Big Blue across the entrance from the street to the east lot, with a sign on him pointing west to the entrance. We will use the east lot for the trucks being shown, the swap meet, and the two "vendors" - Tim Meyer on engines and Scott Ringler with Miller welders. (But, my paint/body man may want to bring a vehicle that demonstrates his wares and we could put it with the vendors.)

Visitors will park in the west lot, which is somewhat limited so we should put whatever vehicles we have that aren't in the show in the grass to the west of the gym, although there's now a volleyball court taking up part of that, or to the north of the gym. Registration will be under or close to the breezeway, and we will keep the road leaving the east lot to the north open for people who need to take their truck out before the show is over.

The gym has the restrooms and may have the food - we are working out the details but hope to have the church's youth group selling hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. And, we could use the gym for seminars if we wanted. For instance, I've volunteered to discuss the effects of not adhering to a vision/goal when "restoring" a vehicle, and that might best be done inside. However, David's smoke-blowing demonstration will be outside with his truck.

I had originally thought we would line the trucks up by year, but now I realize they'll come in at all different times so that won't be possible. But, if we have classes/categories then we need to have something printed that tells the viewer what class/category the truck is in. Hmmm, the plot thickens.....

So, what do you think of the plans? And, what categories/classes should we have?

[Gary Lewis]

Guys - I'm still struggling with what classes/categories to have in the show, so I am reluctant to introduce another question. However, I will nonetheless as I know you can process several ideas at once.

Below is an aerial view of our church's facilities. I'm planning to put Big Blue across the entrance from the street to the east lot, with a sign on him pointing west to the entrance. We will use the east lot for the trucks being shown, the swap meet, and the two "vendors" - Tim Meyer on engines and Scott Ringler with Miller welders. (But, my paint/body man may want to bring a vehicle that demonstrates his wares and we could put it with the vendors.)

Visitors will park in the west lot, which is somewhat limited so we should put whatever vehicles we have that aren't in the show in the grass to the west of the gym, although there's now a volleyball court taking up part of that, or to the north of the gym. Registration will be under or close to the breezeway, and we will keep the road leaving the east lot to the north open for people who need to take their truck out before the show is over.

The gym has the restrooms and may have the food - we are working out the details but hope to have the church's youth group selling hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. And, we could use the gym for seminars if we wanted. For instance, I've volunteered to discuss the effects of not adhering to a vision/goal when "restoring" a vehicle, and that might best be done inside. However, David's smoke-blowing demonstration will be outside with his truck.

I had originally thought we would line the trucks up by year, but now I realize they'll come in at all different times so that won't be possible. But, if we have classes/categories then we need to have something printed that tells the viewer what class/category the truck is in. Hmmm, the plot thickens.....

So, what do you think of the plans? And, what categories/classes should we have?

Ok, more HELP is needed on the show planning.

Here's a possible layout for the "paddock". I've drawn in where I think the trucks will go, with the point of the arrows being the front of the trucks. I think I like the alternating style on the right so the bumpers can actually be into the stall in front of them. That way people can easily walk between the front of the trucks to see the engines.

And, that leaves more room for the tailgates to be down and we could leave the swap meet stuff in the beds if we wanted to. But, if someone is bringing so much stuff that it won't easily be seen in the bed, then we could put up some of the church tables beside the truck to hold the overflow.

By using every other stall, but using the lines to keep some order, that gives room between the trucks to open the doors, walk around them to view them, etc. And, it still gives us room for 47 trucks as shown, and we could surely squeeze a few more in. I doubt we will have that many, but at least we have some room.

Oh, and Big Blue is shown where he is as that is the furthest south that I captured in the picture. But in reality he will be closer to the street in order to block the driveway as we don't want people driving in there. The entrance will be in the upper left of the picture, as shown, and registration will be there as well.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

[Ford F834]

Ok, more HELP is needed on the show planning.

Here's a possible layout for the "paddock". I've drawn in where I think the trucks will go, with the point of the arrows being the front of the trucks. I think I like the alternating style on the right so the bumpers can actually be into the stall in front of them. That way people can easily walk between the front of the trucks to see the engines.

And, that leaves more room for the tailgates to be down and we could leave the swap meet stuff in the beds if we wanted to. But, if someone is bringing so much stuff that it won't easily be seen in the bed, then we could put up some of the church tables beside the truck to hold the overflow.

By using every other stall, but using the lines to keep some order, that gives room between the trucks to open the doors, walk around them to view them, etc. And, it still gives us room for 47 trucks as shown, and we could surely squeeze a few more in. I doubt we will have that many, but at least we have some room.

Oh, and Big Blue is shown where he is as that is the furthest south that I captured in the picture. But in reality he will be closer to the street in order to block the driveway as we don't want people driving in there. The entrance will be in the upper left of the picture, as shown, and registration will be there as well.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

I'm with you gary, I like the staggered pattern on the right. It gives you the most individual space and possibly better angles for taking pictures if they are not nose to nose. Tailgates out is a definite plus for displaying swap meet items. I'm truly bummed about not being able to bring my '81 but at least I can come this time.

[Gary Lewis]

I'm with you gary, I like the staggered pattern on the right. It gives you the most individual space and possibly better angles for taking pictures if they are not nose to nose. Tailgates out is a definite plus for displaying swap meet items. I'm truly bummed about not being able to bring my '81 but at least I can come this time.

Thanks. Yes, staggering the trucks also gives room to take pics, and I hadn't thought of that. Good point.

I understand the hopes and plans of bringing a truck to a show. I had planned to take Dad's to the show in my/its home town this year. But, there's always next year.

And, while I may have your attention, I've been planning on using the 3x3" self-stick pads, like Post-It Notes, to write the registration number on for the truck so people will know what # to write down for the voting. But, will that give the people enough room to write anything else they want the people to know about their truck? Or, will they come with info boards already? Or should I supply something?

I'm a newbie at this!

[1986F150Six]

Thanks. Yes, staggering the trucks also gives room to take pics, and I hadn't thought of that. Good point.

I understand the hopes and plans of bringing a truck to a show. I had planned to take Dad's to the show in my/its home town this year. But, there's always next year.

And, while I may have your attention, I've been planning on using the 3x3" self-stick pads, like Post-It Notes, to write the registration number on for the truck so people will know what # to write down for the voting. But, will that give the people enough room to write anything else they want the people to know about their truck? Or, will they come with info boards already? Or should I supply something?

I'm a newbie at this!

The plan is just fine, Gary. Go with what you have proposed and don't think any more about it... you have too much on your plate, already!

I like just placing the swap meet items in the bed.

Just give all truck entrants (2) 3X3" stickies... one for the registration # and one for a self description.

David

[Gary Lewis]

The plan is just fine, Gary. Go with what you have proposed and don't think any more about it... you have too much on your plate, already!

I like just placing the swap meet items in the bed.

Just give all truck entrants (2) 3X3" stickies... one for the registration # and one for a self description.

David

2 stickies - that'll work. Thanks.

As for things on my plate, I can't even find the plate!