C Body Show

[LocuMob]

Noooo... They were made to be garage queens that we spend wayyyy tooo much money on...

Or in your case, spend no money on.

 

[Xenon]

HEY!!,, I'll have you know I just spent over 44$ on that car...
I filled it up cuz I am still driving it..... ...

 

[King Hooter]

So that gives me at least 4 months to find one that could get me there.

Never been to Illinois but then I can't even seem to get out of Minnesota either. Sounds like it could be fun.

 

[67newport]

maybe you can get Lou Constable to do a my classic car story on some of your cars.

 

[david hill]

Ah, c'mon, let that car stretch those legs!

I'd love to see more long distance treks to this show. Tim puts on a Grade A show for a regular working man, and it's always a very relaxing day, perfect after the drive from southern Minnesota (400mi).

We could make this a big show, all you need to do is drive, and isn't that what these cars are made for?

I agree w/ Scott, Tim puts on an incredible show. Each year the quality gets better. I was there for the First Annual Midwest C Body Show and everyone there after. Tim puts in a lot effort which I tip my hat to. The venues are well chosen. As far as driving, I went to the Mopars w/ Big Daddy Show in Fl. (940 miles to Ocala). Two gas stops and I was there w/ gas to spare. So it is doable. Easily accessible by interstate travel.

 

[rd92west]

There is quite a bit time between now and june. And a few stars need it line up, but I would very much like to attend this event.
1 international border needs to open up
2 I need a normal spring so I can get crops planted.
I'm pretty sure I can get the farming done, it's the closed border that could be the problem.
It's a fair drive from here, but I figure getting there is half the fun.
Also when I see a C body only car show it motivates me. Mainly the opportunity to mingle with like minded mopar fans.
It's my experience that A, B and E body guys don't have much time for C body cars. There are exceptions of course.

 

[70NEWYORKER]

Please keep me in the loop. I'd like to go but don't know where I'll be in June.

 

[LocuMob]

Please keep me in the loop. I'd like to go but don't know where I'll be in June.

We need you there for the drag races.

 

[1966newport]

as of now i cant go to any state that doesnt border ny

 

[LocuMob]

as of now i cant go to any state that doesnt border ny

Why, because of your Governors commands?

 

[70NEWYORKER]

We need you there for the drag races.

I have ZERO interest in watching you goofs run around in women's clothing....

 

[LocuMob]

I have ZERO interest in watching you goofs run around in women's clothing....

What about high speed acceleration trials?

 

[1966newport]

no my work rules. i get a 2 week unpaid vacation

 

[LocuMob]

no my work rules. i get a 2 week unpaid vacation

That sucks. Maybe by then it won't matter.

 

[sixpkrt]

I have selected Saturday, June 26th for the date of our next C Body Show.
I should have the confirmation from the IRM board members by tomorrow.
Pencil in the date on your calendars.
To be continued.......

 

[detmatt]

Where’s Mario these days? Did he get banned???

 

[polara71]

Where’s Mario these days? Did he get banned???

Oh boy

I do wish he'd return.

 

[sixpkrt]

In 2017, our inaugural C Body Show at Volo caught the attention of a few, enough to make than want to be a part of this new gathering, dedicated to C Body Mopars. Although the initial turn out was small, with 7 cars in attendance, it was the foundation to the start of a new tradition to have an annual show.
First C Body Car Show pic:

Year 2, the attendance grew 3 fold to 22 cars. Many of which, with even being somewhat local, I have never seen at other car shows.
Maybe the people who never brought their C body to a show began to think that there were other people who enjoyed these cars.
As stressed from the start, attendance was never limited to trailer queen cars, and that all C bodies were welcome to attend.
It was always about the people. Our rides are just a by-product of a common behavior anyway.
Year 2 pic:

When year 3 rolled around, it turned out to be the largest even to date, with 28 cars & wagons pulling up onto the grassy mound.
There were at least another 20 cars registered, but the weather that weekend was very iffy, but we lucked out with another day sunshine.
What an event it was, not just due to the number of people & cars that attended the 3rd show, but by seeing so many different years and models/makes of C bodies that participated. We even had a famous car in attendance from a land far far away.
Pics below from Year 3:

Year 4 was like a roller coaster with the covid-19 pandemic forcing many car show to be delayed, of cancelled entirely.
Even having our 4th show with the new location at Randall Oaks Park was questionable. Having to change event dates from June to August and the ongoing pandemic fears, resulted in a smaller turn out for 2020.
Even with the smaller showing, there were a bunch a new people who arrived for the show with their cars that had not previously attended. The vehicles that made it last year reached 18.
Pic from Randall Oaks 4th show:

As most people on here already know, I am planning to announce the 5th Annual C Body Mopars show soon, with the venue being held at the Illinois Railway Museum in June. (date T.B.D.)
In addition, by keeping this thread alive, and showing some pictures of past events and attendance, it will hopefully draw enough interest to have attendees of the past shows to return, and so that potential new comers who may want to join us can get an idea of what to expect.
The museum folks mentioned the primary parking area where the cars are to be parked can easily accommodate up to 50 cars. But further mentioned if our attendance grows to over 50 cars, they will have already made additional parking available if needed.
I would really like to see us surpass 50 cars for 2021.
I expect to have the date of the show nailed down early next week, and will then post the flyer I have already prepared with a registration link in the FCBO Events Section.

 

[polara71]

In 2017, our inaugural C Body Show at Volo caught the attention of a few, enough to make than want to be a part of this new gathering, dedicated to C Body Mopars. Although the initial turn out was small, with 7 cars in attendance, it was the foundation to the start of a new tradition to have an annual show.
First C Body Car Show pic:
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Year 2, the attendance grew 3 fold to 22 cars. Many of which, with even being somewhat local, I have never seen at other car shows.
Maybe the people who never brought their C body to a show began to think that there were other people who enjoyed these cars.
As stressed from the start, attendance was never limited to trailer queen cars, and that all C bodies were welcome to attend.
It was always about the people. Our rides are just a by-product of a common behavior anyway.
Year 2 pic:
View attachment 435131
When year 3 rolled around, it turned out to be the largest even to date, with 28 cars & wagons pulling up onto the grassy mound.
There were at least another 20 cars registered, but the weather that weekend was very iffy, but we lucked out with another day sunshine.
What an event it was, not just due to the number of people & cars that attended the 3rd show, but by seeing so many different years and models/makes of C bodies that participated. We even had a famous car in attendance from a land far far away.
Pics below from Year 3:
View attachment 435132 View attachment 435133
Year 4 was like a roller coaster with the covid-19 pandemic forcing many car show to be delayed, of cancelled entirely.
Even having our 4th show with the new location at Randall Oaks Park was questionable. Having to change event dates from June to August and the ongoing pandemic fears, resulted in a smaller turn out for 2020.
Even with the smaller showing, there were a bunch a new people who arrived for the show with their cars that had not previously attended. The vehicles that made it last year reached 18.
Pic from Randall Oaks 4th show:
View attachment 435136
As most people on here already know, I am planning to announce the 5th Annual C Body Mopars show soon, with the venue being held at the Illinois Railway Museum in June. (date T.B.D.)
In addition, by keeping this thread alive, and showing some pictures of past events and attendance, it will hopefully draw enough interest to have attendees of the past shows to return, and so that potential new comers who may want to join us can get an idea of what to expect.
The museum folks mentioned the primary parking area where the cars are to be parked can easily accommodate up to 50 cars. But further mentioned if our attendance grows to over 50 cars, they will have already made additional parking available if needed.
I would really like to see us surpass 50 cars for 2021.
I expect to have the date of the show nailed down early next week, and will then post the flyer I have already prepared with a registration link in the FCBO Events Section.

 

[LocuMob]

Can't wait. Thanks again, Tim.