joshp14

If I were to arrange a meet in Des Moines, how many would attend. I was thinking around June-July. We could do a BBQ or something. I could put up fliers around the City for people to come and look. Any other suggestions are welcome.

What do you think? Would many of you show. If we can get a good amount I think its worth a shot.

bnoon

I'd do my best to be there. Once I get my paint job done this spring/summer, I'd even be up for a Porky's cruise night (or the North End Diner) on any nice Saturday night. There's also a cruise night on Friday nights at Hardee's on SW 9th and Army Post Rd.

Anyone around here get anything going at MAM road course? I know the local Mustang club runs there as well as at the cart corse in Marshalltown.

Let's hear some more ideas! Hell, I need a paint job. How about a sanding party. Beer and grill provided, LOL!

firebirdchick24

now that my dad doesnt live in des monies anymore SURE! lol hmm depends if i get my internship i want cuz then i wont have time with work and the internship...but they should let me know soon! i'm 3 hrs away from you but if i have a day or two free for the bbq i will for sure come! let me know the date i'll check on it.

Mirthman

I would come, I could get a coupel of my friends to come with thier camaros.

VERTIGO Z28

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BBQ & CRUISE SOUNDS COOL COUNT ME IN. ILL KEEP CHECKIN BACK FOR MORE INFO. I GOT FAM AND FRIENDS IN DM TOO,SO I HAVE SOMEWHERE TO STAY IF I CANT DRIVE HOME:lala:

Falcon3

I'm in. My friend has an 86 IROC and another has an 88 GTA. My other has a fully rebuilt 70 Nova that runs 12's, so I think you can count him in too.

joshp14

well it sounds like we have some interest in this. I was thinkin maybe we could rent out a lot somwhere. If we get enough interest, everyone can throw in some money for food, drinks, and the moey to rent the lot....unless someone has a big area. I have 2 acres of a backyard, so that would be good, but its 7 miles from des moines...ill have to consult with my dad for permission to drive on the yard.

All other ideas are welcome. i think that this could turn out great if we got a good group of people.

would it be better if this was a one-day thing, or a weekend or what? what part of the summer would this be best for? any other suggestions for where we can hold this at?

bnoon

We could hold the BBQ during the day on Saturday at Sayloville or Big Creek via one of their rentable shelters (IIRC, it's only like $40 or so to rent a shelter). Then cruise down to Porky's at night fall. That's pretty easy to come up with by passing the hat usually. Maps are available online if everyone agrees.

Any time this summer is good for me as long as it's not the second week in June (Going to VEGAS BABY! ).

Gambit69

I would definitly be in for coming down for a meet. Even though i dont think my car will be completly done, I would still love to bring it down.
As for location, what does everybody think of the Val Air Ballroom? I think it is the first week in June that they hold a Mopar car show there every year. I am planing on going to that show again this year but i really dont know what they charge for renting the space there. They usually have a good turn out there and usually have a General Lee replica there. This is just an idea for a place. If anyone else has an idea it would be great to hear. I think and F-body show would be great.

87transam5.7tpi

You can count me in!!

IHI

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As long as it's not on a race weekend, **** I trailer down and hang with the boys. Hope someone's keepin names for future contacts with more info, be fun getting to meet everyone in person.

joshp14

well date suggestions are still welcome. suggest a date that isnt a race weekend and youll be good.

IHI

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June 1, 8, 15, 21, 22, 23, 29 all race days
July 5, 6, 13, 19, 20, 26-night of fire=big night, 27 all race days

Looks like I'm open for quite a few Sat.'s

BLUETA

I would be interested in that. The afternoon BBQ and cruise to Porkey"s sounds good for a agenda.

Is anyone up for a pre-meet?? I always go to the DRAKE RELAYS so maybe meet for burgers, steak, or even go to Knoxville and watch the Outlaws run ?? We could talk over the summer outing and get to know everyone.

highspeedfreak

Hey guys!!!
You can count me in - im Des Moines area - go to school at Drake U. Ill keep my eye on this post - hopefully we can get something going - im really itching to make some noise here!!!
Later
Jay

bnoon

We've got Eddyville opening up April 19th for a test and tune night too if anyone wants to grudge race...

firebirdchick24

i almost went to Drake U. in iowa...funny you live in streamwood close to my home i go to a community college now though going to UIC in the fall

FLYNLOW92rs

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Well fellas, I'm gonna be up in IOWA for the month of July during the summer....

I'm up to drive down there, I will be visiting friends in Des Moines, so i could work something out and cruise with a bunch of thirdgens....

I'll check back and see what's going on, but count me in...:lala:

Mirthman

I'll be there for sure as long as its before July 16, leaving for the army

joshp14

how about Saturday June 14th, and if the weather is bad that day, we will postpone to Saturday June 21st?

does this sound OK?

I have been informed that Val-Air ballroom lot is a good place to have it...i'll make some calls and find out pricing and availibility for different lots as well. Any other suggestions for where we can have this?

Gambit69

Those days sound good to me. My car may not be completely done by then but hope to have my new hood, spoiler and exhaust on by then. I hope this all works out so we can have some sort of gathering of F-bodies

bnoon

Second week in June conflicts with my Vegas vacation as posted above. 21st would work better for me. Val-Air is only a few miles from my house max too...

joshp14

could everyone email me that plans to attend at this email address: vipervenemgts@yahoo.com

please include your name, phone number, and dates that are good for you. Also, if you have any helpful info such as places to be held or what else we could do...please include it.

Thanks,

Josh

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Screamer27

I can show up, and get a nice little mob My 86 hopefully, Friends 86 Iroc, Friends 87 Sport coupe, Another friends 91 RS, and so on. Count me in, even if its not with my IROC, count me in atleast with my 94Z/

Gambit69

I am really hoping to make it as well. I need to get my intake fixed and i am too far from home to drive it there to fix it so i have to take it into a shop and get it fixed. I guess it is going to cost me about 300 to get the intake gasket replaced. Once i get this replaced, I can start having some fun with my car. Hope to be there.

Cuno

I will be there. My car should be painted, if not it will be there with out the paint!

snflupigus

im in. i work at omaha steaks so if you guys want i can get some hot dogs and other stuff cheap. i would just need to order directly through the plant about 2 weeks in advance. would work out to bout 4 bucks a steak if i got those, but we got tons of other good stuff.

make it on a couple days (like thurs - fri) where i could run over to iowa city too party! maybe up to cedar falls too.

Unstang

Just an FYI...Porky's has changed the schedule for cruise nights. Wednesday/Fridays are going to be car nights, Thursday/Saturday will be bike night. Unless, they have changed since last week. Alot of people wer unhappy with the change. If that is in your plans, you may want to call and double check.

joshp14

hmmm, well we were plannin on going just for dinner, but we may have to change plans cuz it might look a little wierd with a bunch of f-bodys pullin in with a bunch of bikes there....

bnoon

If it's bike night cars aren't even allowed in the lot. That wouldn't even be any fun for a car club get together. I'll see what's up this weekend and voice my opinion to the "Big Pig" if I see him around.

The North End Diner had car nights on Saturdays last year too. Maybe Porkys was loosing to many to that show/cruise and wanted to change nights. IMHO, it was because of the construction in front of Porky that they were a little slower than previous years. Now that the construction is gone, it should pick right back up if they'd only give it a chance. I've been going to Porkys on Saturday nights since I was a kid... even clear back to the original Porky's on SE 30th by the fairgrounds riding in the back seat of my dad's 11 second 62 Ford hardtop.

96BlownSSragtop

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The current owner has turned into a bigger jack-off than the previous guy. Cars on Fridays? Ain't no way in h3ll he'll pull the crowd from Hardee's; but he knows that. He moved his money making crowd to his bigger(read: longer therefore more sales) day, Saturday. Guess us car guys can thank all the old phuckers from the Monte Carlo Club, Vette Club and the Concrete Losers for screwing it up. Those twits get their early, take up 1/2 the lot, expect free stuff, break out the lawn chairs and plant their phat butts for half the night and spend ZERO money with the guy. Hell, most pack coolers and I've even seen some fixing sandwiches out of the coolers in their trunks.

The bikers on the other hand....DRINK THE FRIGGIN BEER! It's unreal. Plus he can pack way more bikes and people in there than cars. 2 per car vs. 2 per bike. Hhhmmm.

Besides, he, his brother, and his bull-dyke wife ARE bikers. They don't like the car crowd.

Cuno

yeah, that really sux. Like you said, I don't think he really intends to compete with Hardee's on Friday nights, don't think he cares which is too bad. Maybe Hardee's should add a Sat night car night to their Friday night thing.

Will wait to see what we decide now as to where to head for dinner...Sonic seems to be one of the choices.

joshp14

hey 96BlownSSragtop, do you want to come to our meet?

96BlownSSragtop

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Tenatively have plans for the weekend of June 20/21, but this is about 50% a done deal. If it falls through, I'm in. You should see what the IFBA has going on. Maybe tie the two together.

Chris

mach158

I really want to attend it but i will be at basic training this summer. I leave June 3 and wil be attending basic at Ft. Knox in Kentucky. I'm in the Iowa National Gaurd.

Well i guess i will have to look forward to the next one. You guys are going to have to let me know how it turns out.

Really wisd i could make it.

Mirthman

hey mach, whats your mos and where ya going for your mos training? I leave to Fort Benning GA July 17 and my mos training is Fort Gordan GA, later

mach158

Mirthman, i am an 88M, i dunno where i am going for my MOS training cause i am doing split ops as i'm only a junior in highs chool right now but been a member of the guard for 6 months. From what i have been told though i will be attending Ft. Leonardwood in MO. Hope i spelled that right.

What is your MOS? I hear benning is a fun place to go for basic, i haven't heard anything on Fort Gordan for AIT though. Hope you have fun. I think it will be. Later

Mirthman

my mos is 35E communication security repair, i heard benning is the hardest place to go for basic

AaronIROCZ

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I will be there

maverick351ci

count on me and a few buds we will be there

bnoon

You guys both in the guard then? I work for Iowa Communication Network/McLeod in the basement of STARC Armory across from Camp Dodge. You could see my '86 T.A. in the north lot any day of the week. We could have our own Johnston area meet it sounds like, LOL!