Car Craft Car Show

[crouse]

The 2008 Car Craft car show is Friday July 25th through Sunday July 27th at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

http://www.carcraft.com/eventcoverage/summer_nationals/ccrp_0711_2008_car_craft_summe r_nationals/index.html

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/4/6/8/3/car_craft_summer_nationalsconv ert.JPG (http://www.carcraft.com/eventcoverage/summer_nationals/ccrp_0711_2008_car_craft_summe r_nationals/index.html)

I think it would be fun to get a bunch of Marauders together this year. Let me know if you might be interested in showing your Marauder and what day would work best for you.

Thanks,
Curt

[Leadfoot281]

I'm going to try and do all three days this year. Don't know how if I can work that out though.

I'm bringing a friend with me this year and he might not be able to do all three days. I'll probably have to drive him home on Friday and go back on Saturday. (1.5 hours each way...ouch).

Saturday night I can stay at a friends house near the Citys.

Also, I think I've got Motorhead350 talked into coming. I think he wants to win the burn out contest ;) :lol:.

[TooManyFords]

Curt, I'm calling in my Rain Check (no PUN intended!)

Let me know what I need to do to show all three days. I think just register and then get there early to find a good shady spot. :D

Cheers!

John

[TooManyFords]

BTW, I did find the link to register online for the event and signed up.

See you there!

John

[crouse]

I'd prefer to show on Sunday. Rosemount has their annual town celebration, so Saturday is a full day for us.

Here is the registration link.

http://registration.familyevents.com/FastTrack/logon/log_p1_logon.aspx?oc=10&cc=LOGON&AppSessionID=fhkff9eikff5ff3&eventid=5210

John, you have a PM.

Thanks,
Curt

[jdando]

Sounds interesting! Let me check the schedule.

[my_rodder]

We have always done Fri-Sun and I think we are coming for 1 day this year. Not sure what day yet. most likely Sat. Will let ya know later.
Hubbies taking my car to Chaska tomorow to take the corvette block to TPIS.( so if you see it fly by wave)

[jdando]

Looks like we will have some out of town visitors :banana2:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=45069

[GreekGod]

4,000 cars, just in the show?...45,000 people?...probably more like 200,000?

[Pops]

I will be there and have registered. Hack Goby is riding with me. We should be there on Thursday so let us know how to meet up wiyh you guys. Jeremy it is yes on all of your questions! Looking forward to meeting you guys and will have a lot of fun!

[Eric91Z]

I really wanted to make it this year - especially since John and John will be there - but once again it will not be. Please take plenty of pictures!!

This and the Hot Rod Power Tour are things I want to get done some day.

[Pops]

Paul and I are still coming to the show but no GM as it will not be ready. So I will drive my SUV. The question I have is do they allow scooters at the show?

[mike_K429]

We're planning on being there all three days, but only partial day on Saturday, as there is a family reunion in the afternoon/evening that we need to attend..... Hope to see you there!

Both cars are registered, but not sure which car we'll drive which day, the MM or the Torino. I'm Hopeing Wifey will drive MM and we can bring both!!

the only squishy part right now is that MM is in the body shop getting a VERY minor driving error fixed. Hopefully it'll be back in time to get some detailing in....

So when you're walking the grounds, keep an eye out for a Black Torino, with a dual quad big block and a four speed, or the MM.. I'll be nearby or back in a few minutes!

later!

mike

[jdando]

Paul and I are still coming to the show but no GM as it will not be ready. So I will drive my SUV. The question I have is do they allow scooters at the show?

Oh Nooooooo


Glad you are still coming, looking forward to seeing you.

I will be there Friday and Sunday. I should start scraping the 1/2" of bugs I have on my bumper off. :shake:

[MinnesotaMuscle]

I should start scraping the 1/2" of bugs I have on my bumper off. :shake:

LOL

I'll see what I can do, but the wife works that weekend.....sounds like a blast, never been there for the fair...

[mike_K429]

We normally try to park just uphill of the old Arcade building (now, its a butterfly display or something). Or somewhere's near there, as that building is a nice (used to be) landmark for people to remember. Hope to see you, come say hi!

[jdando]

Hey Gang;

Can we get a role call on who will be there?

Curt C Friday and Sunday
Mike K Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Jeremy D Friday and Sunday
John F Friday, Saturday, Sunday
John K Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Paul Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Liz ?
John B ?
Jason





Here is a map of the fair grounds. I think we should park somewhere with shade and close to the cheese curds:eek:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/statefairmap.jpg

Also PM me to get my cell number so we can hook up.

jeremy

[TooManyFords]

Not sure where I will be parking, but you can bet it will be somewhere that has a shady place to park my ass in a chair! You can only walk so far before resting.

But where we meet inside is not nearly as important as to where we are meeting after the show each night! We should try to get good spots near Porky's or somewhere on University to watch all the after-show shenanigans. THAT IS WORTH COMING TO WATCH!

LOL!

[TooManyFords]

So when you're walking the grounds, keep an eye out for a Black Torino, with a dual quad big block and a four speed, or the MM.. I'll be nearby or back in a few minutes!


If you don't bring the Torino, I will never speak to you again!!

:banana2:

[crouse]

Do they allow saving parking spaces? Maybe the first person there could call to let other know where they parked? Maybe we can get a cell phone list for those that are attending? Just some thoughts.

[Leadfoot281]

I wish I had some accurate info. The way it stands right now is this; My friend Jordan and I are planning on all three days....If it rains.

We both literally need to make hay if the sun is shining.

If we get substantial rain between the 22-24th we'll be up for all three days....or maybe one day. We were offered a place to stay while at the show a few months ago by another friend. Now he's not returning my e-mails. Don't know what the problem is but if he ever wants to hunt here again he'd better call me soon. I'd just get a hotel for the weekend but I'm not leaving the Marauder in a parking lot.

Then to top this all off, I got rid of my cell phone a few months ago because it just didn't work out here in 'the sticks'.

I'd say count me as deffinately 1 day, and maybe 3 days.

[marauder4.6DOHC]

hi my name is jason and i will be going to car craft this year in my 03 marauder. i would like to meet up with you guys and hang.

[TooManyFords]

I will try to save some when I get there.

[TooManyFords]

It would be cool to park opposite the GM booth...

LOL!

[GreekGod]

I have been to (only) one of these huge car shows, and find them overwhelming. You can't look at 500 nice cars in one day, and they will have over 4,000, just in the show. Think of how many more cars (and people) will be there!

I'm just guessing, but I suspect there won't be any saving of spaces, good motel rooms (within 20 miles), or cars cruising with marginal cooling systems:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/../showcase/files/2/1/9/0/CarCraft.jpg

[crouse]

hi my name is jason and i will be going to car craft this year in my 03 marauder. i would like to meet up with you guys and hang.

Jason, PM sent with my cell number. Curt

[mike_K429]

Saving spaces is very difficult, it can be done for a short time, if the space exists when you get there, but if it's a prime shady spot, people tend to get irate. The show has gotten so big, that it's getting really hard to save more than one or two spaces... get there early, is the best advise I can give.

Now then, that being said, not sure if we can do it at all this year, but there is a way to save spaces for next year.... if we plan just a little earlier, those who register early can use a 'club name', having 5 or more people register using the same 'club name' will allow us to form a 'club display' and park together.... maybe something simple like Marauder Freinds?

you will be able to pick up your registration goodies starting Thursday afternoon (I'll post the times when I find it).

[my_rodder]

I got something from SVTOATC that asked if I was going, and to let them know if I wanted to park with them? maybe they can save some room for us? Maybe one of you MN guys know them well enough to ask? I am coming Fri. night and will be there first thing on Sat.(not like the car show @ AV, when I got there late.) I think that getting together for dinner would be cool. Maybe we should do somekind of phone # thing where we can PM phone numbers to one, then that person can send out a list to the ones who are going.

[I Tried]

I will be there Friday afternoon all day Saturday and possibly Sunday. It depends on the weather what car I will take. If the weather people in the know:lol: Say it will be hot I will take the Marauder for the ac otherwise I will be rolling the Comet.

Tim

[my_rodder]

I've been there 3 times they have all been HOT!

[GreekGod]

... those who register early can use a 'club name', having 5 or more people register using the same 'club name' will allow us to form a 'club display' and park together.... maybe something simple like Marauder Freinds?...

Did you mean Marauder Fiends?

quick definition,

fiend:

noun: 1) a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)

2) somebody with strong interest: an ardent enthusiast of a subject or activity
______________________________ __________

[marauder4.6DOHC]

you can save spots for car clubs with couns. that what two lane racing (aka TNT SPORT SHOP) DOES

[crouse]

Good news! The SVTOA club will let us park with them. Thanks Liz for the idea. The SVTOA club is going to the State Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon to section off their parking spaces. I will post Thursday evening where that parking will be. This will make things a lot easier for us. Membership to the SVTOA-TC club is only $20 per year.

[my_rodder]

Yeah!!!:P Just for that I will join this weekend. I think they will have kits with them. They have always been very nice when I have talked to them! I also lurk on the forum.

[MinnesotaMuscle]

dang, dang, dang, dang.......got the word...not going to make it......That sucks I was really getting excited for this....always next year I guess.....:(

[TooManyFords]

Just come down for the evening festivities and watch the cars after the show. That can be just as fun!

John

[jdando]

dang, dang, dang, dang.......got the word...not going to make it......That sucks I was really getting excited for this....always next year I guess.....:(

Chris, sorry you can't make it.

Lets keep an eye on the Wednesday night events at BIR, I know Curt (Crouse) is interested in coming up also!

[mike_K429]

Just found out that we can pick up registration and goodie bags for the show, this afternoon from 2pm to 6pm at the fairgrounds entrance off Como Ave. In the past there has always been signs showing the way in.

I'll be leaving the office shortly to go pick up my materials, then back to the body shop to pick up the MM :banana:and then back home to try to put some clean on her before tomorrow morning...

See you tomorrow at the show!

mike

[Pops]

Paul and I arrived a half hour ago. See you guys in the morning. Jeremy I will call tonight.

[my_rodder]

I havent had a chance to check your weather. Whats it lookin like for fri and sat? be there tommorow after dinner.

[crouse]

I havent had a chance to check your weather. Whats it lookin like for fri and sat? be there tommorow after dinner.

Friday - High of 89, 40% chance of thunderstorms
Saturday - High of 87 and sunny
Sunday - High of 85 and partly cloudy

[crouse]

Just heard from the SVTOA-TC group and they have a section roped off near the corner of Underwood and Randall.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=underwood+street,+st+paul,+m n&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=64.160835,96.328125&ie=UTF8&ll=44.985116,-93.170596&spn=0.003567,0.010042&z=17&iwloc=addr

Not much shade unfortunately. Maybe we can find a shady spot.

[jdando]

Paul and I arrived a half hour ago. See you guys in the morning. Jeremy I will call tonight.

Glad you made it safely!!


I havent had a chance to check your weather. Whats it lookin like for fri and sat? be there tommorow after dinner.

Weather forecast is good!



Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. High 88F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Friday night: A mostly clear sky. Low 61F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Sunny skies. High 86F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: Abundant sunshine. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.

[oldekid]

You guys have fun. I'm looking for some awesome pics.
:beer:

[crouse]

I havent had a chance to check your weather. Whats it lookin like for fri and sat? be there tommorow after dinner.

Hi Liz,

After dinner meaning the noon meal or the evening meal? See, us farm boys call the noon meal dinner and the evening meal supper.

Curt

[Leadfoot281]

I'll be there tomorrow morning. Unfortunately Friday is the only day I can do this year.

The Marauder is clean. Inside and out..literally.

Fresh oil, filter, tranny flush, and COMPLETE detail using the entire Mothers Catalog. Seven coats of wax in all. Yep, seven coats.

Better bring your sunglasses folks. :lol:

[my_rodder]

I am half farm kid, half city kid. I am a mixed up mess of both. We will be there after supper. We are leaving here at 3 or so. See ya then Liz

[oldekid]

I am half farm kid, half city kid. I am a mixed up mess of both. We will be there after supper. We are leaving here at 3 or so. See ya then LizYou are going from Iowa to MN to a car show?

Where in Iowa?

[my_rodder]

Fort Dodge, IA.
We go to a few MN car shows, Car Craft, Apple Valley Ford, It's fun to get away and relax.
By the way that is a awesome DTR. You said before it had Zainos on it right? I just started using it. So slick;)

[oldekid]

Fort Dodge, IA.
We go to a few MN car shows, Car Craft, Apple Valley Ford, It's fun to get away and relax.
By the way that is a awesome DTR. You said before it had Zainos on it right? I just started using it. So slick;)I haven't used Zaino on it for a while. . . . been lazy. I did for quite some time though.

I was born and raised in Keokuk Iowa. That's why I was asking.

Have a safe trip up to the show, and enjoy.

:beer:

[GreekGod]

...After dinner meaning the noon meal or the evening meal? See, us farm boys call the noon meal dinner and the evening meal supper...

dinner (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=dinner) :1297, from O.Fr. disner, originally "breakfast," later "lunch," noun use of infinitive disner (see dine (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=dine)). Always used in Eng. for the main meal of the day; shift from midday to evening began with the fashionable classes. Childish reduplication din-din is attested from 1905.

supper (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=supper):c.1275, "the last meal of the day," from O.Fr. super "supper," noun use of super "to eat the evening meal," which is of Gmc. origin (see sup (http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=sup) (1)).
"Formerly, the last of the three meals of the day (breakfast, dinner, and supper); now applied to the last substantial meal of the day when dinner is taken in the middle of the day, or to a late meal following an early evening dinner. Supper is usually a less formal meal than late dinner." [OED] Applied since c.1300 to the last meal of Christ.

[jdando]

Just in from Day 1.

Rain :( kept lots of cars away. But still lots of great looking cars.

Had a great time with John, John, John, Paul, Curt, Jason and Mike. Did some Autocross :eek: and some 0-60-0 tests.

Pictures to follow....

Test driving the Crouse Marauder 0-60-0
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0538a.jpg

A little Autocross, hear the cones begging for mercy
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0570a.jpg

A little more Marauder 0-60-0
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0464a.jpg

[crouse]

Hey! That's my car! Nice burnout for a NA car. The set of black stripes I'm driving on are from Jeremy.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0464a.jpg

[oldekid]

Nice pics guys!
:beer:

[MinnesotaMuscle]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0538a.jpg


A little more Marauder 0-60-0
HA! that's a great picture...

[GreekGod]

Stop the Insanity!! This stately sedan was not built for such abuse! We are all going to die from global warming, and you are fiddling while Rome burns!!!

;)

Hey! That's my car! Nice burnout for a NA car. The set of black stripes I'm driving on are from Jeremy.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0464a.jpg

[TAKEDOWN]

Just in from Day 1.

Rain :( kept lots of cars away. But still lots of great looking cars.

Had a great time with John, John, John, Paul, Curt, Jason and Mike. Did some Autocross :eek: and some 0-60-0 tests.

Pictures to follow....

Test driving the Crouse Marauder 0-60-0
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0538a.jpg

A little Autocross, hear the cones begging for mercy
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0570a.jpg

A little more Marauder 0-60-0
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/3/1/0/2/IMG_0464a.jpg

I don't know who's better looking, the car or the owner?:lol:

[mike_K429]

I just wanted to say I had a Great Time! I parked my Cars (the Torino and the Marauder) with the rest of my family and freinds, but really enjoyed talking with everyone, doing a cruise lap with John (Leadfoot281), trying to keep the cars (sortof) clean with the rain on Friday, and the interesting experience of having 8 Torinos all nearly together within one block of each other on Sunday afternoon.

Great pics of the autocross, I'm sorry I missed your run!

mike

[Pops]

Mike K429 you need to post some pictures of your 429 car and tell the story on it. Paul and I have had a lot of talk about that story! Nice meeting you!

[TooManyFords]

I had a blast meeting everyone, some for the first time and the regular partners in crime. The total cars came in just short of 8000 cars at the awards ceremony on Sunday, a true musclecar lovers paradise.

JohnK, it was really fun getting to meet you and share car knowledge for the weekend. And thank Linda for dinner for me too!

Paul, it's always good to sit and shoot the breeze with you. I do have to "out" you on the Porky's story though. It was Thursday night and I was finished working at the Wheelers branch so I headed over to Porky's to hang out and have a sammich. John and Paul were in town so I gave them directions and had them come over to watch some cool cars roll in. We're hanging out and it was about 10pm or so when a couple of the locals want to go do a little "test-n-tune" so we all get in our cars to follow and watch. The police followed the pair and shut it down before we even left University Ave. so I was only able to give John and Paul a ride in my car for a ways. We all get back to Porky's, standing around for a while and I turn to John and say, "Where's Paul?" We both turned to look and he is still sitting in my back seat. John says he thought Paul was on the phone but we go over to see. I open the back door and he's stuck! Paul can't get the belt button pushed to free himself! Well the regulars are all gathered around and some yells, "Clocks ticking!" LOL! I had to go around the other side and reach across to push the button. Good times my friend!!!

Jeremy, sure wish I had followed you over to the 0-60-0 challange. The smoky burnout I hear was AWESOME! A real crowd pleaser!

Curt, also good to walk around and watch you and Jeremy with the cameras. I do need lessons, that is for sure!

Everyone else, John and I are already making plans for next year. Grills, food, beverages and really making a go of it. I'm really looking forward to it again. This is really one show to hit for the midwesterners.

My drive home should have taken about 3 hours, but was just over 5. Once again, I hit rain on the way home and had to drive about 45. Those new rear tires are sticky, but on rain they are much worse than the radials I had before. tit for tat I guess. Car is safely in the garage and smells rain fresh! LOL

Cheers!

John

[Pops]

John I had a good time with you also and am looking forward to the next meeting!

[mike_K429]

Mike K429 you need to post some pictures of your 429 car and tell the story on it. Paul and I have had a lot of talk about that story! Nice meeting you!

(Chuckle!) I didn't even mention the bullet holes I found during disassembly... I'll write up a bit, and see if I can talk to Jeremy to help me post a pic or two...

It was great meeting you and Hack Goby, and I appologise, my wife commented later that I sounded like an old grouch, when I was talking with you.. SORRY!

later!

mike

[Pops]

(Chuckle!) I didn't even mention the bullet holes I found during disassembly... I'll write up a bit, and see if I can talk to Jeremy to help me post a pic or two...

It was great meeting you and Hack Goby, and I appologise, my wife commented later that I sounded like an old grouch, when I was talking with you.. SORRY!

later!

mike

You just acted like me I guess. We did not notice so no problem. We just liked your story and think it would be a great one to tell!

[superford3]

Was a huge turnout this year but not many marauders

[crouse]

This will be an annual event for us locals, so hope you can make it back again next year and anyone else that wants to drive up, it's worth the trip.

I'd love to have everyone over to my house one evening of the show for a get together. My wife is an excellent cook and host.

I posted on the SVTOATC web site and thanked them for letting us park with them. Hopefully we can park with them again next year.

Jeremy, it's always a pleasure hanging out with you photographing cars (and people). Thanks for driving my car in the 0-60-0 so I could see and hear what everyone else sees and hears. Sorry about not getting your burnout pics.

John (TMF), had a blast hanging out with you. Can't wait for next years shows. You are welcome to stay at my house for the Apple Valley Ford show and Back to the 50's show next year if you want. Your can have my wife's parking place in the garage.

John & Paul, sorry I missed you guys. Didn't realize you were leaving early on Sunday, otherwise I would have made an effort to get down there on Saturday. Can't wait to see some video.

Liz, sorry I missed you and your husband. I should have made an effort to get there on Saturday for a few hours.

Thanks,
Curt

[mike_K429]

Mike K429 you need to post some pictures of your 429 car and tell the story on it. Paul and I have had a lot of talk about that story! Nice meeting you!

For John and Paul, Here is the tortured tale of a Torino...

[MinnesotaMuscle]

ha ha that's great!