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Rate The Cruise Night:
Accessibility (easy to get to):AParking Location: A
Entertainment:A/B; I would rather see the speakers outside pointing in; it was kinda loud in a garage area and the bartender was having issues hearing folks.
Food: A
Prizes:A/B. I would like to see a ticket drawing for the prizes for the car owners.
Timing (day/hours): A. Perfect.
Variety of Cars (week-to-week): very nice for the first week. Mustangs to Camero’s to Prowlers to vipers to rods to vettes to T-birds …
Suggestions:
1. have at least 2 bartenders in the garage area2. sell bottled water and bottle pop (nicer for walking around chatting)
2. move the speakers (or at least 1 speaker) outside
3. maybe -1-3 times during the night review the shows happening for the weekend over the speaker system
4. as it grows with more cars have a couple of trash cans outside
5. number the cars for the plaque drawing?
6. If the managers know one of the car owners that is going to a show on the weekend, maybe they could borrow a stand and sign to promote the cruise in at the car show the owner would be attending,
7. a sign on the wall listing the drink specials?
Overall Rating: A
I’m sure there will be more reports tonight…. There were about 45 cars that showed up including a twin turbo viper powered Dodge Ram. A very interesting truck.
here is some new info on their website:
Quote:What: More than 100 classic cars will line State Street from the Capitol Square to Library Mall, making it a perfect day to come downtown, take a stroll to see the cars and talk to the owners, plus grab a bite to eat or shop for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift.The Cars: Cars on display will range from a red-and-white 1932 Packard Boattail Roadster to a 1957 Chevy Stretch Limo, a 1969 Shelby GT500 Mustang (one of the fastest cars in the show), and a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.
Quote:Celebrity judges include Brett Bielema, Barry Alvarez, Matt Joseph and two Mad Rollin’ DollsPreview Saturday May 5: A 1967 Corvette convertible, owned by Jack Garver of The Fanny Garver Gallery, will be parked on the 100 block of State Street (near the Capitol Square) from 12 pm to 2 pm on Saturday May 5, during the Dane County Farmers’ Market.
Has anyone heard back from the event holders (assuming you applied for a spot)?
I heard an ad on the Radio for it today…
along with an ad for Automotion in the Dells.
Arrival/Departure (easy to find, easy to leave?) –
B+ I blew by the road to turn in but got myself turned around just fine.
Parking Location –
A
I parked at the show (can’t beat 6 bucks to get in and park)Food – C+. Normal burgers and brats. I had no issues getting food or water. No lines, so Sunday must of had a few less people.
Entertainment –
B+ One DJ in one spot.Dash Plaque –
A Yup. nice and big.Variety of Cars –
Awesome variety or cars. Nice to see some wagons, and 4 door cars for sale. I think the wagons and 4 door cars will be the next big cars to sell as the Hobby moves to the younger folks with a families.Bathrooms –
A. Here, there and everywhere.Weather –
A. Great!Entry Fee –
A. 6 bucks to park my car so I could enjoy the show works for me.
Overall Rating:A
My only suggestion is take the cars for sale to the next level. Allow the folks that are coming for sure to submit a write-up and photos of their car. Email address, or phone numbers would be listed with it after the show has ended and then keep the cars up for like 4 weeks. Also offer, for a fee, a day of show listing in which you can hand over a write-up and the Jefferson folks will snap a photo of car. Finally each car listed on the site would have a number as a reference. That way, for the person who wants to think about it, they have a reference to go back too…
I made it out today too. Got there at about 8:30 and it was wall to wall people! by 9:30 they were looking for any place to stick cars at.Lots of very nice cars for sale will some great prices for folks looking to get into the hobby.
I also saw the hemi convertible with the 80k price tag. a quick search of ebay will find you 2 71’s for over 100k:
For Sale: 1970 CUDA CONVERTIBLE (clone) – $75000
* 340 4BBL – Slap Stick
* 2nd owner (28 Years)
* Original Top – Rubber Bumpers
* Original Uncracked Dash
* Factory Air – Dual Exhausts
* Rally Mirrors – Fish Gills
* Hood Scoops & Pins
* Road Lights – NOS Rack
* Mopar Road Wheels
* NOS WOM
* See Pictures at dashknobs.comhttp://madison.craigslist.org/car/319527361.html
66′ Coupe w/ 6-cyl. 130,000 on motor/trans/body. New parts.
1964 Studebaker Champ Pick-up – $7500
This is a California Rust free Stude. Pick-up. It has been in Cal. since new . I brought it back last fall & stored it over the winter. It has a 259 v-8 with overdrive. It is a very nice truck! Call Tom At 608 658-2772. Price is $7,500. firm . Thanx!! Tom
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1965 THUNDERBIRD! – $11000
Twins off to College this fall so time to sell my baby:(
Beautiful, Powerful, Dependable.
Restoration done 12,000 miles ago on a rust free unmolested Florida car.
Professionally Rebuilt 390 4V (300 + hp) (runs & drives super)
Rebuilt front end.
New front & rear springs
New shocks
Rebuilt brake system
New upholstery & carpet
I have meticulously maintained this car and kept her in the garage when not being driven.
Cruises the highway like a cadillac (maybe better)
I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere.
Equipped with:
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Power Drivers Seat
Power Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Swing-Away Wheel
Sequential turn signals
AM/FM Cassette
Dual Exhaust
……and more
Not a trailer queen but a very nice collectable quality car.Original MSRP: $4,934
Low Retail Average Retail Value High Retail
Base Price
$5,450 $11,600 $20,200
Options
390/300 HP V8 Engine 15% 15% 15%
Air Conditioning 15% 15% 15%
TOTAL PRICE $7,085 $15,080 $26,260I HAVE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY INVOICE and lots of other cool stuff that will go with the deal.
You could buy a used Hyundai for this price or cruise this summer in a classic Thunderbird.
Quote:I checked out their website and found this in a pdf:For a preview of the show, organizers plan to have a classic car parked on the Capitol Square for
the Dane County Farmers’ Market the Saturday mornings of April 21 and May 5.Well I made it up to the square at about 9:30 to pick up some jerky, cheese curds and honey and I checked all the streets around the capitol and down parts of State St. and I saw no classic car promoting the show ….
Done. It worked prefect for me today.
I got to step 5 and she fired right up with a nice puff of white smoke (leak down from sitting). It ran for about 5 seconds and then died…
I turned the key and got nothing (no sounds, like a dead starter). I tried again and again, nothing (this has happened before and usually if I let it sit for 5 minutes it will start right up). Then I jacked it up and then took a hammer and tapped on the starter solenoid. Then I tried to start it again and she fired right up! I gave it a little gas for about 1 minute and then she idled smooth as butter.
On my way home from Lake WI (it was a great morning for a cruise) I stopped by QSL for lunch (to thank my buddy who drove up with me) and I noticed they have lots of nice signs for the cruise in starting next week (which was great to see).
A print off of this start up method now has a permanent home in my VW’s glove box.
thanks!
1955 REO Civil Defense Truck – $5200
1955 REO Civil Defense Truck: This truck was originally set up as a rescue truck for Civil Defense during the cold war. It has several compartments built into the sides, and more storage including several shelves inside. The previous owner used it as part of a home health care business.
The chassis is a REO model F22B with a GVW of 20,000 pounds. The engine is a REO model OH200 6-cylinder, and it is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. The truck has approximately 80,000 original miles, and it runs good. The dual rear tires are 10.00 x 20, and the front tires are 9.00 x 20. All are mounted on 6-hole Budd wheels. In addition, there is a spare tire mounted underneath the truck.
I am listing this truck for a friend of mine who is a REO collector and retired truck driver. He said that this truck runs good, and can be driven anywhere. If you have any specific questions feel free to call him. His name is Clary, and you can reach him at 608-241-2312. His asking price is $5200.
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