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Moparkid, I wouldn’t worry too much about the General Lee. most understand the car was part of a show and the show did not exhibit racist content. In fact, some years back, there was a person of African American decent that showed a GL at car shows in Milwaukee.
My List…
1969 Buick Skylark Custom in mist green and beige interior with black vinyl top
1984 Dodge Charger…love those little front drive cars.
1964 Buick LeSabre four door hard top.
1957 Packard Hawk. Something about the Studebaker with a “dead fish on the dock” look I love
Any year British Humber Super Snipe…that name just yells coolness.
1976 AMC Hornet X 304 V8 hatchback in Kermit the Frog green.GTO Man wrote:moparkid25 wrote:Its sad to see only one American manufacturer on that list. There are plenty of domestic cars lines that are just as reliable as the ones on that list.Of course, vehicle maintenance has something to do with the dependability of every vehicle.
I agree. Ford and GM are just as dependable as the foreign owned manufacturers. To follow the Honda and Toyota maintenance plan is very expensive. COuld it be that Ford and GM owners don’t follow the suggested maintenance plan as closely as Honda and Toyota owners?
I don’t know about the cost. You can always have those services performed by independant service garages. Or you can change your own oil and rotate your own wheels. Just keep reciepts for record of purchase so your warranty will be protected. After warranty is up, their is no reason to pay tyhe dealership
Seen a Tesla on the highway in Milwaukee a couple of months ago. Very sleek looking car…I say Tesla.
Toyotas are now becoming more common at shows, especially on the West Coast. I like seeing 70s era Corollas and Crowns and Datsun Bluebirds. A short Google confirmed my opinion.
http://www.hemmings.com/hsx/stories/2006/01/01/hmn_feature15.html
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/08/automobiles/collectibles/one-mans-toyota-rescue-mission.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
http://hooniverse.com/2011/04/16/question-of-the-weekend-would-you-ever-consider-any-toyota-collectible/moparkid25 wrote:lordairgtar wrote:I really do agree with you guys. You haven’t had to deal with angry old buggers, though. They make your life hell, and it’s worse when they have an in with the organizers. I liked DJing for the guy that ran O-town Showdown before he was otherwise engaged. Aaron Hoff was willing to go beyond the normal music styles. . He wanted me to play outside the box as it were and even gave me an iPod with music to insert into my own playlist. There are shows that have been around for so many years that they hardly don’t expect any changes. On my own cruise night, if I see a bunch of younger guys come in with late model stuff, I move the music eras up a bit.So if an “angry old bugger” comes up to bitch about the music you are playing, you play it to accomodate him? That should be done for everyone who has a special request. Some people at shows ( organizers and participants included ) want hear what they like only. A DJ should get a feel for the crowd, and go from there. Yes, I have been beat to death with the Nash Ramblers BEEP BEEP, and if I never hear it again it wont be soon enough.
As much as I hate to say it, the times they are a changin. Newer music needs to come into the fold, save the doo wop for back to the 50s.
How about this question to ponder: Would shows be more enjoyable with or without music at all? I am in no way taking anything away from any car show DJ, but Ive been to a few shows that had no music and found it to be rather enjoyable…
I do not play music to accommodate that one guy. I usually tell him to be patient and I’m sure music he loves will be heard. Or I ask him if he’s got a favorite song he’dd like to hear. But some don’t care…it’s 50s or nothing. I work my best around that problem without being snarky or rude. You mention do-wop. I don’t think I’ve ever played it at my shows, unless that is the generic name you call all 50s music. Not all 50s music is do-wop. Another question, as I particularly do not care for Beep Beep (Nash rambler), I rarely play it. If it’s a request, then I play it. Are people not allowed to make requests of songs they want to hear? I did a show today where I played little 50s era music. I mean, it was there as filler but my playlist was a lot of 70s rock, 80s dance and new wave with 60s and some soul and funk R&B thrown in. It was pretty cool. I had a few requests for the old stuff, but not much. I even did some modern pop music and some stuff from a new CD by Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes. Look that one up, it’s pretty cool.
I really do agree with you guys. You haven’t had to deal with angry old buggers, though. They make your life hell, and it’s worse when they have an in with the organizers. I liked DJing for the guy that ran O-town Showdown before he was otherwise engaged. Aaron Hoff was willing to go beyond the normal music styles. . He wanted me to play outside the box as it were and even gave me an iPod with music to insert into my own playlist. There are shows that have been around for so many years that they hardly don’t expect any changes. On my own cruise night, if I see a bunch of younger guys come in with late model stuff, I move the music eras up a bit. I ain’t doing rap yet but I do try out some newer tunes of differing genres.
Agreed, Dave at 3D is one of the best. Hope he’s feeling good. I never heard of this Sizzlin’ Sunny dude, but he seems like someone who got into DJing car shows as a side to his normal wedding stuff. Or, he’s a friend of one of the promoters and had an in. I like to mix up the music a bit, but remember the person who signs the check is the guy who makes the rules as to what the DJ will play. I know, I’ve had some really weird ideas thrown at me. You could always have them in Pardeeville call me. That town is within my hundred mile radius. I do classic rock, 80s, 90s and the normal car show stuff but I think I put enough variety in the list to make everyone happy. I mean, who else do you know who’ll play Uriah Heap and Billy Idol at a show? LOL
This was asked once before on this forum. I DJ car shows, I do not do weddings. I love mixing it up a bit….ask anyone who has been to my cruise nights. The one thing you do not realize is the guy who pays the DJ has the final say as to what’s played. Tonight, I went into a 60s vibe with not one single 50s song played. Got into a bit of my song list that rarely gets played. The last hour or so of the night, I play random things from all eras. tonight was Billy Idol, Las Ketchup, Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Rackettes, ZZ Top, Blondie and more. Earlier I did play some of those “goofy” songs like Tie Me kangaroo Down Sport and Seven Little Girls.
quote….Well, I’m a newb here, but not at carshows.
I’m gonna keep it simple, this show sucked sweaty bum nuts.
Moparkid was kind enough to register me & save a parking place next to him. So once my tribe & I got there it became obvious this was gonna be a farse. Crummy music from a DJ that had the personality/excitement of a dead gnat. No bathrooms, no food stand, and no organized class parking unless you had a newer Mustang.
I won’t EVER be back as long as the city is in charge of this show. If SS396 gets this ship back on course, I’ll attend.
Popcorn & a hat as a class award? Losers…quote
Really?! The personality of a dead gnat? A little harsh, no? The town had no provision for my power and I had left a power cord and a mic at home, plus I had some serious leg pain going on. Considering I drive 70 miles one way to do this show for the price I do. You could of easily came up and made requests for something you like to hear. At least SS396 had a script for me with a list of sponsors and things to promote in years previous.
I can’t really say bad things as I was a paid participant as the DJ. The lack of power was an issue, but I liked the use of the band shell. had that been the original plan, I think I could have accommodated the sound a bit better. I wasn’t without a bone headed move on my part, either. I left the mics and the amp’s power cord back in Muskego. Many thanks to the gentleman in the 72 Lemans who went to his home twice to get those needed items for me to use. I felt like such a dolt. Can’t wait for Sgt Hoff to bring his skills back.
I’ll be at the 5th annual Cars In The Park at Waunakee.