Frank Szymkowski Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Just joined the AACA and am waiting for my info to come back so that I can register for the show with my car. Got the hotel (Hershey Lodge) and can't wait to show my Torino. Look at my picture and see if any sharp eyes can figure out where it was taken? Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) Oh and can someone give my some tips about the show? Im bringing our Son and wife so its a family thing. We are coming Friday till sunday Thanks! Edited July 21, 2015 by topblissgt (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Which show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Ok, I assume Hershey. Be sure you register your car by the cutoff date. Welcome to the greatest car club on Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yes the Hershey show.. I hope to get my info back from AACA before we leave on vacation Aug 3rd.. Does it normally take long? Just mailed it out today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 The show is Saturday only. Friday the 9000+ space flea market will still be up and running but starting to thin out. Wednesday and Thursday are the best days for the flea market if you're into that. Usually about 1400 cars in the Saturday show. Nothing happening Sunday. Wear your most comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for any type weather. Shouldn't take but a few days to get your registration material back. I am embarrassed to say that as an oldtimer I have no idea what year or make your car is. Is the blue side trim something that was originally available from the factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Thanks., I been going to see the show to see for many years so i know all it in that respect. My car is a 1971 Torino GT convertible and the blue laser stripe is factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 If you are familiar with the workings of the show then the best advice I can give you as a judge is to have your car as clean and detailed as possible. Remove any extraneous materials, blankets, after market floor mats etc. Don't forget your fire extinguisher and most important enjoy the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 My car is a 1971 Torino GT convertible and the blue laser stripe is factory. VERY cool ... welcome! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Welcome me to stay overnight" __ Ingrim Hill __ 'Will I Ever Make It Home?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Thanks.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61polara Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Call the National Office and have them send you the registration card to make sure you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcpaxton Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Newbie ----have you been staying at the Lodge every year you've been to Hershey? You will certainly like it. Close by everything. Shuttle. Try the Hershey Grill next door. Good food!!! The Lodge is very EXPENSIVE!!!!! Coalter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Newbie ----have you been staying at the Lodge every year you've been to Hershey? You will certainly like it. Close by everything. Shuttle. Try the Hershey Grill next door. Good food!!! The Lodge is very EXPENSIVE!!!!! CoalterAlways drove to Jersey every year and never stayed over. And yes we are staying at the Lodge this year. Are they ok with enclosed trailers? Called and got my info from AACA today and mailed out the show registration ! I'm in! Edited July 25, 2015 by topblissgt (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcpaxton Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Yes, this will be my 14th year staying at the Lodge and I've seen lots of trailers there every year. RM Auctions has a big auction there on Thur Fri & Sat, so there will be plenty of their big 53 foot trucks there also. Let me know if you need any other info on the Lodge. A great place to stay. Coalter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) Yes, this will be my 14th year staying at the Lodge and I've seen lots of trailers there every year. RM Auctions has a big auction there on Thur Fri & Sat, so there will be plenty of their big 53 foot trucks there also. Let me know if you need any other info on the Lodge. A great place to stay. CoalterDid not know R&M was there. Great!! Thanks. I imagine the place is all car people that weekend? Edited July 26, 2015 by topblissgt (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcpaxton Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Absolutely!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfireelvis Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I always like to arrive at the show field very early Saturday morning--like, when it's still dark out (around 6:30 or so). While that may not be entirely necessary, I suggest "beating the crowd" so that you avoid the risk of having to wait in line to enter the show field, and risk overheating, not to mention any scrambling to get your vehicle detailed one final time before judging. Truthfully, I also get there early so that I can soak in every minute of the wonderful experience that is Fall Hershey. No other place that an old car guy would rather be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 I agree. I too will there there at the crack of dawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doglover44 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi im Jake Welcome very nice car you got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 thanks Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doglover44 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 How long you had it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Got it last year.. Been working on it over the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The show is Saturday only. Friday the 9000+ space flea market will still be up and running but starting to thin out. Wednesday and Thursday are the best days for the flea market if you're into that. Usually about 1400 cars in the Saturday show. Nothing happening Sunday. Excellent advice. Since the car show ends Saturday at 3 p.m.,and you will see nothing on Sunday but a great gaping vacancy,you might adjust your proposed Friday-Sunday schedule.Unless you want to enjoy other things in the area, you maynot want to pay for a Saturday night stay, and instead come Thursday. It's an experience your family will remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 We would rather have breakfast sunday and a nice ride home instead of trying to leave sat night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest merlofla Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yes, this will be my 14th year staying at the Lodge and I've seen lots of trailers there every year. RM Auctions has a big auction there on Thur Fri & Sat, so there will be plenty of their big 53 foot trucks there also. Let me know if you need any other info on the Lodge. A great place to stay. CoalterHello, Since I am staying at the Lodge and pulling an enclosed trailer, will I be able to park my rig right at the Lodge, or will I have to park in the other trailer parking lot? Sounds like that would be a lot easier. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 thanks AL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 okay , another q. What is accepted as far as associated paperwork, brochures, window stickers as far as displaying with the car in the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Any original documentation would be good to have available in case there were any questions about authenticity of any component. Most people have those types of documents available, perhaps displayed in the trunk, or sometimes kept in a folder or binder with the owner's chair or other personal belongings, often behind the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfireelvis Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) Just a minor point here; echoing what MC Hinson said, it is absolutely a good idea to have documentation about your vehicle, such as factory brochures, literature, and the like. I was once politely asked by the judging team about the glass-pack mufflers on my '62 Olds Starfire, for which they likely were about to dock some points, and I did have to provide "proof" from a sales brochure that mentioned "fiber-packed mufflers" as well as the resonators being factory-issue on my car. A real-life example illustrating the benefits of having documentation.As for the "display" of literature, I would set up any such items after the judging has been completed, so that the judging team may perform their duties properly, and not suspect that any faults are being "covered up" by such a display. Once they are done, I go ahead and set up my trunk with all sorts of factory literature, so that others can perhaps learn more about your car, and enjoy these vintage items, which help illustrate that model's history.Finally, another important point worth mentioning for those new to Hershey, is that the Folder Distribution takes place from 11 am-3 pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday beside the Hershey Region Main Tent, on the Chocolate Field. This is not far from where the Food Court is located, just east of the overpass above Park Boulevard. The large envelope will contain all of the necessary judging instructions and materials for the Show on Saturday (as well as the famous Wooden Nickels that highlight the dates of Fall Hershey for the next few years). Those who arrive in Hershey on Saturday can also pick up their folder on the Show Field, but I would highly recommend obtaining it ahead of time during the week if you are going to be in town by then. One will be busy enough getting the vehicle spiffed up one last time before judging, as well as taking in all of the atmosphere and camaraderie that Fall Hershey provides in abundance... Edited August 25, 2015 by starfireelvis (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 great tips, thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Im new and not sure where this is. Is there a map of some sort where this is? Finally, another important point worth mentioning for those new to Hershey, is that the Folder Distribution takes place from 11 am-3 pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday beside the Hershey Region Main Tent, on the Chocolate Field. This is not far from where the Food Court is located, just east of the overpass above Park Boulevard. The large envelope will contain all of the necessary judging instructions and materials for the Show on Saturday (as well as the famous Wooden Nickels that highlight the dates of Fall Hershey for the next few years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Check out the Hershey Region website: http://www.hersheyaaca.org/fm_information.html and the specific map with the folder distribution tent (Bottom center of the map) during the week: http://www.hersheyaaca.org/documents/fall%20meet%20maps/2013/chocolate_north_2013.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 thanks!@ That helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick380185 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 I love your car. The laser stripes are reflective I believe, which was a cool thing. That car should be fairly rare, I believe, which makes it doubly-cool in my opinion. It should prove to be a popular piece of eye candy at the Hershey Meet. Have fun and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted September 2, 2015 Author Share Posted September 2, 2015 Thanks! Yes it is reflective and rare. 1500 were originally made and 26 in my color combo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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