Car show, takin' the 40

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Spud

Spud

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Middletown CT, Tuesday June 17th, main street and the green. In the evening...

So last year I went to this car show and there was a bunch of awesome muscle cars and some other cool stuff. There was about 6 jeeps, a couple were older army rigs, a couple street machines and a couple wheelers. Also a Bronco 2 built for wheeling.

So around that time last year I started dreaming about bringing the 40 to the show the next year. Well, little by little I got it fixed up and now it is respectable enough to go show it off. Not a show rig, but everytime I go out some one comes up and says how cool it is, of course they have to go into the story of how their buddy/brother/themselves, used to have one etc. etc.

But anyway, throughout the rediculous amount of hours I spent fixing it up, I kept thinking about the show and how it would be cool to go and show off a Toyota there. Have not ever seen a 40, or any other Toyotas there for the several years I went to check it out.
 
take a camera :)

we like pics
 
Spud said:
Bring your rig...:cheers:. They only ask for a donation to get some money back for insurance, etc. I asked how much people usually give and he said anywhere from $5-20.

Info at the top of this page:
Downtown Middletown, Connecticut is home to Special Events, Entertainment, Dining and Shopping throughout the year.

I called the number on the page for Mark and he was really nice. I think you have to get an OK from him, prior to arrival.
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Cool. I won't know if I'm travelling that day until about a week before- if not, I'll be there with the rig and the new paint job that I'm sure the critics will eat up as a 'not to do' example!!!
 
74toyotafj said:
I'm thinking about bringing my 40 if so we'll have to have a cruiser section.
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May as well do one of these before I get it all dirty and pinstriped. :D
I should have insurance and a temp plate by then. Sam, form up at your place and roll in as a group?:hhmm:
 
I've brought my old 55 to the car show down the street and everyone loved it that knew what it was. There are always the camaro/mustang people that won't care or give it a second look but there are always a bunch of people that ask and are truly interested. Car shows are fun.
 
ibejamie said:
Cool. I won't know if I'm travelling that day until about a week before- if not, I'll be there with the rig and the new paint job that I'm sure the critics will eat up as a 'not to do' example!!!
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:D, mine is rattle canned...:cheers:

74toyotafj said:
I'm thinking about bringing my 40 if so we'll have to have a cruiser section.
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Definitely...But again, I think you all should call the guy putting it on, Mark (860-685-3804), I am not sure but I think you are subposed to confirm with him and he puts you on a list.

Cruiser_Nerd said:
May as well do one of these before I get it all dirty and pinstriped. :D
I should have insurance and a temp plate by then. Sam, form up at your place and roll in as a group?:hhmm:
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Sounds cool to me, but I have practically no parking...How about if we met on longlane by the end at the wadsworth street intersection. That is where the Wesleyan farm/garden is. There is a good sized parking lot so we could group & then go.

foxfab said:
and I might have my 25 back by then too. Scheduling conflicts suck. I was all ready to get it this weekend but Chris wasnt around and Im on my way to Vegas for a week.
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Mike, your rig would put it over the top...
antFJ said:
don't really have a 40 to bring yet.. hopefully next year. but I'll definitely be there
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Ant, look forward to meeting you finally.

4traxx said:
I dont either , but I can bring one of my 4runners . What time does it start ? I usually work until 5:30 .
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I think it is around 6, but you don't have to be on time...
 
I tried calling haven't got a call back yet. It might be better to meet up down by middlesex hospital because the registration map says registration begins at the ymca end of main.
 
74toyotafj said:
I tried calling haven't got a call back yet. It might be better to meet up down by middlesex hospital because the registration map says registration begins at the ymca end of main.
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Wherever is fine with me...I was just thinking of a place where we have a parking lot. Hospital is kinda hectic with traffic and no parking. We have plenty of time to decide on a place...
 
I just left Mark a message, waiting for a call back but it looks like I'll be going- no travel plans for work that week :D.
 
I insured up with Hagerty today, so I should be able to bring the new 25. Just pick a meeting spot, any excuse to leave work early. :bounce:
 
How about stop&shop parking lot? It's 2 sec from registration and wont have to deal with the traffic on washington and the college?
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how sweet will it be maybe 5 or so 40's and a runner all showing up at the same time. It will be the pig section.
 
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