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Eagleville, PA - USA
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I just got off the phone with the event planner at Mid America Motorworks. She would like us to come up with some ideas of what we'd like to see and do there.
Adam Wartell 2010-04-22 14:10:33
1) What kind of seminars would you like to attend? Be specific and creative. Can be general topics like maintenance, or specific topics like radiators.
2) What things would you like to do? Road tours to sight-see? How long are you willing to drive one-way for such tours? Do you want only car related destinations or generic local points-of-interest, or both?
I need to get these ideas to her by June 1st, so please reply ASAP.
Thanks!
-Adam Wartell
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A road cruise to a destination of about an hour seems to fit about perfect in the past at some of the Midwest Cruise In functions. This can be to and from the location.
It kind of depends on how large the group is going to be and the other portions of the days agenda. If the group is going to be pretty large like the Funfest road cruise she will be better off having a cruise by itself unless the destinations are close.
For a couple of seminar ideas of interest to me:
Performance Choice - Seat restoration from frame to finish.
Fantastic Finish - Products and application that preserve, protect, & produce show stopping body brilliance.
Tuxblacray 2011-04-11 12:35:56
It kind of depends on how large the group is going to be and the other portions of the days agenda. If the group is going to be pretty large like the Funfest road cruise she will be better off having a cruise by itself unless the destinations are close.
For a couple of seminar ideas of interest to me:
Performance Choice - Seat restoration from frame to finish.
Fantastic Finish - Products and application that preserve, protect, & produce show stopping body brilliance.
Lifetime MemberC3VR Founder
Eagleville, PA - USA
Joined: 11/1/2001
Posts: 18426
Vette(s): Used to own a 1979 Corvette now owned by JB79
Tux,
She has plenty of seminar and sight-seeing ideas. She justs wants to know what WE would like to see and do, so she makes sure to plan things that we'll actually have interest in.
Thanks.
-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry
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As far as a cruise, I agree it depends on the number cars and photo ops - only C3VR group \ everyone or a mix. I have never been in the area and have no idea of points of interst.
At the 2009 Funfest there was a presentation on general C3 maintenance; the most interesting portion was a discussion on motor oil and the removal of Zinc... There has been a lot of speculation on this subject so this could be an interesting topic.
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I grew up about 80 miles from MAM. I'll try to think of some interesting POIs nearby. Offhand, I can think of at least one Abraham Lincoln site, although I would agree with Tux - depending on the size of the group, a cruise with no destination might be best. Not sure if ya'll know this or not, but central Illinois is kinda flat with lots of right angle country roads...
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Some advice on how to deal with a new re-built higher H/P engine and the additive in the gas, for the GREEN people and emissions. Most of the other questions have been addressed so I will see how they play out. We plan to be there to take advantage of all information sessions. M-n-S
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A seminar on prepping for paint, choosing the right paint and application methods and tips. I would be more then happy to let them use my car as a demo for a full paint job.
A side trip for fun activities like go carts.
Have a couple of spots for photo ops with our cars.
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I gotcha boss
Tuxblacray 2011-04-11 12:36:57
She has plenty of seminar and sight-seeing ideas. She justs wants to know what WE would like to see and do, so she makes sure to plan things that we'll actually have interest in.
Thanks.
[/QUOTE]
I gotcha boss
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