2019 Buick Club National Meet -Midwest City, Oklahoma, June 12-15, 2019

[Jack Welch 190]

The BCA President usually gets his / her room reserved by the host Chapter. I know as Head judge for Denver and this year as a BOD member, I had to make my own reservations. I know when I ran the two Danvers Meet, we blocked rooms for  BOD members, but it was up to them to make their own reservations.

 

[nick8086 324]

If this is on the tour..

 

I may book a room .

 

We sold all the Buicks we owned.. .

 

http://www.meersstore.com/

 

Edited September 5, 2018 by nick8086 (see edit history)

[TxBuicks 258]

Meers is closer to Lawton, Oklahoma, which is not that close to Midwest City.  My father is from Lawton and we used to go there quite a bit, but I haven't been there in several years.

[95Cardinal 589]

We'll be at the Home2 Suites.

Planning to have the Caballero in attendance!

 

[lancemb 609]

On 8/4/2018 at 8:25 PM, 38Buick 80C said:

Well OKC is gonna be fun, but 2021 will be closer to you and your gonna wanna come... 41 Buicks will be featured...we are gonna shoot to have one of every model attend.

 

But 2019 first... Pete has an excellent event planned. I am very excited about this one. Everyone should really consider it as it is gonna be one you won't want to miss. If I can make sure it is reliable enough might bring the 38-87...

Where is 2021?

[38Buick 80C 933]

1 hour ago, lancemb said:

Where is 2021?

Concord, NC

[Buicknutty 1,339]

 I have had my room booked for '19 a while now, and am planning to send my registration, but the info about the Rt 66 tour is conflicting. Some places it says Wed, other it says Fri. The BCA website has this conflicting info, as well as the form on the forum here, and the one on the back of the Bugle. I don't have a new issue of the Bugle, as we are in the midst of a Postal service dispute, and mail, though flowing, is way, waaay, behind.

 Could someone PLEASE clarify this?

 Keith Corby BCA 6722

[BUICK RACER 574]

Keith, there was a change, I don't remember what it is, but hopefully Pete Phillips can explain.

[Buicknutty 1,339]

Thanks Roberta!

[MrEarl 5,900]

Paging @Pete Phillips 

[Ben Bruce aka First Born 2,355]

4 hours ago, Buicknutty said:

 I have had my room booked for '19 a while now, and am planning to send my registration, but the info about the Rt 66 tour is conflicting. Some places it says Wed, other it says Fri. The BCA website has this conflicting info, as well as the form on the forum here, and the one on the back of the Bugle. I don't have a new issue of the Bugle, as we are in the midst of a Postal service dispute, and mail, though flowing, is way, waaay, behind.

 Could someone PLEASE clarify this?

 Keith Corby BCA 6722

 

 Keith, the November Bugle registration sheet shows Friday, 8:30  to 2:30

 

  Ben

[Buicknutty 1,339]

 Thank you Ben!

 Keith

[Pete Phillips 1,304]

Yes, we had to change the day of the Rte. 66 driving tour from Wed. to Friday due to the star attraction being closed on Wednesdays; and the star attraction of the Guthrie, Oklahoma tour being closed on Fridays, so it all worked out. We just swapped days. Older issues of the Bugle are outdated on the registration form.

Pete

[Pete Phillips 1,304]

Inside the 1927 Buick Building lobby today in Oklahoma City...that's a 1935 convertible coupe on display.

[Pete Phillips 1,304]

This will be the show field on Saturday morning when the judging takes place. Approx. 500 parking spaces; we might use it for trailer parking, too. Is about two blocks from all of the hotels--walkable or there will also be shuttle vans.

[Pete Phillips 1,304]

Buick Building in Automobile Alley historic district, Oklahoma City. This is where the Automobile Alley/National Memorial bus tour will stop for lunch during the meet. There is a very nice restaurant inside.

[Pete Phillips 1,304]

Here's the office directory inside the Buick Building. It changes to a different Buick image every 10-15 seconds!

[Pete Phillips 1,304]

The outdoor swap meet will be held inside the hotel's parking garage, with approximately 70 ten by twenty ft. spaces, so vendors will have some protection if it rains. There are also indoor swap spaces, all located in one very large room at the convention center. The outdoor swap spaces do have a height limit, though, due to the parking garage's roof--7.5 feet, if I remember correctly. Those needing greater height will have to be located in the adjacent parking lot with no roof. Here's the layout inside the parking garage. We will use this sheet to assign spaces as registrations come in. Vendors should be able to drive up to their space(s) and unload.

Pete Phillips

[Jack Welch 190]

On 12/7/2018 at 9:35 PM, Pete Phillips said:

Buick Building in Automobile Alley historic district, Oklahoma City. This is where the Automobile Alley/National Memorial bus tour will stop for lunch during the meet. There is a very nice restaurant inside.

 

Pete; The Oklahoma City area was never on my radar as a place to go. I have t tell you, I am totally psyched about going to this years meet. The cars and the people  are the draw to a National , but This year with so many "Extras" included will make this a memorable Meet. As they say, "Be there or Be square".

[MrEarl 5,900]

On 12/28/2018 at 9:18 AM, Jack Welch said:

Pete; The Oklahoma City area was never on my radar as a place to go. I have t tell you, I am totally psyched about going to this years meet. The cars and the people  are the draw to a National , but This year with so many "Extras" included will make this a memorable Meet. As they say, "Be there or Be square".

 

Looking forward to it too @Jack Welch. The area plus Pete's planned activities should draw a crowd, plus it's so centrally located and all. Looking for a good scenic route for the estate wagon and Argosy to travel, possibly US 82.  Look forward to seeing everyone!!!

[Ben Bruce aka First Born 2,355]

 Another rout might be US 64. Brings one into Oklahoma aways before turning No to Tulsa.

 

  Looking forward to seeing you and Miss Rita.  

 

  Ben

[sparkmanttx 3]

I haven't found the criteria for the different Modified classes.  Are they published anywhere?

[TxBuicks 258]

This is taken from the Modified Judging Form, does it help?

 

Modified Classes are based on the following:    
Mild : engine swaps to of-era allowed, only minor body changes, interior upgrades, engine upgrades.  
Resto-Rod : Looks stock  but  is repowered, major suspension upgrades, interior changes.   
Radical :  Has had major body changes, major suspension changes, engine change.

[TxBuicks 258]

Some people have asked for RV and Campground information in the Midwest City, OK area. Here is a list provided by the Midwest City Visitor's Center.  As usual, please check with the campground directly before making any reservations.

 

Edgewood RV Community

(This is a smaller, older park in Midwest City. It can be hard to locate at first. This park is closest to the show and activity)

8801 SE 29^th Street

Midwest City, OK  73110

(405) 732-8400

www.Edgewoodrvokc.com

 

 

Eastland Hills RV Park 

(This park is actually in Midwest City, but has an Oklahoma City address)

3100 S. Douglas Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK

(405) 475-5514

www.Eastlandhillsrvpark.com

 

 

Oklahoma City East KOA Holiday

(This is a nice park about 12 miles east of Midwest City just off of !-40 . Be sure to ask about the status of the interstate construction at Choctaw Rd. The bridges and interstate are being rerouted. Construction is a mess right now)

6200 S. Choctaw Rd.

Choctaw, OK    73020

(405) 391-5000

www.KOA.com

 

Twin Fountains RV Park

(This is a large park in Oklahoma City at the crossroads of  I-35 and I-44. The location is west of Midwest City and Buick show activity. However; may be on the way to some scheduled off property activities. May experience some traffic at peak times. Ask about current construction on I-35 & I-44. It is bad in the area right now. )

2727 NE 63^rd Street

Oklahoma City, OK

(405) 475-5514

www.twinfountainsrvpark.com

[MrEarl 5,900]

Thanks Roy.  Time for a round up, Wagons Ho!!!!!

 

It appears the first on the list, Edgewood RV has a minimum stay or 30 days.