Thread: Grand National Roadster Show

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Ken don't feel bad about not trophying, everyone on here knows your truck is a winner, both visually and engineering-wise. I've taken my T to two shows (aside from Turkey Run) and haven't trophied either, and that is ok. I tossed out a bunch of trophies that I won with my '27 when we moved our shop, because they were a pain to keep dusted.

Dan and I have talked about it. The cars that win are generally not what you or I would build for ourselves. We see it at show after show, the cars that win are done up so gaudy with over the top elements that I wouldn't want to own them. This isn't always true, but more often than not. Plus, shows are getting more attendance all the time, so it is hard to stand out in a crowd of 1000 or 2000 other cars.

What I really enjoy is what you mentioned Ken, the comments of other rodders who take the time to get down on their knees and take in all the little stuff you have done to your rod. I have had some very nice (sometimes embarrasingly so) comments from people who are nice enough to tell you how much they like your car. It is so much fun when someone asks you how you did some little aspect of the car, and/or tells you they are going to copy that on theirs. I;ve even seen one guy with a video camera running it all along the underside of my T, shooting up under the frame and floor.

As for People's Choice, that becomes a mixed bag too. The things the general public see as cool are usually the things we rodders snicker at. I have heard civilians make some of the strangest remarks about cars and the things that catch their attention (Oh look Harry, they have stuffed animals even in the trunk!! )

I also like cruises better than shows. You don't have to spend 8 hours in the sun and you can BS with lots of like-minded people in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Don