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Started by ChargerRT440, May 11, 2006, 05:06:10 PM

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ChargerRT440

I'm going to enter my truck(1998 Dodge Ram SST Black with silver stripes)in a mopar show in June up here In Saskatchewan. I was hoping to get suggestions on how I can show my truck off better like how safe I should feel with like my windows down and the hood poped etc. Anything of real interest to show people.

mikepmcs

it's a show so most people respect others treasures.  i always like to see the hood popped,   just make sure the engine bay is clean, windows down is cool. maybe disconnect the battery so you can leave a door(s) open that way people don't have to lean on your ride or touch it to look inside. wouldn't worry too much.
i'll be doing the same thing here in maine in june, with my GL and Jim Shines GL hopefully next to each other, and also my pro street 55 Chevy. I'm worried about the 55 cause I don't think my cars will be allowed next to one another due to class differences but I want to hang out with Jim and my GL all day so i'll get someone else to hawk my other ride for me.
good luck
r/Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

67RedCharger

Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 11, 2006, 05:06:10 PM
I'm going to enter my truck(1998 Dodge Ram SST Black with silver stripes)in a mopar show in June up here In Saskatchewan. I was hoping to get suggestions on how I can show my truck off better like how safe I should feel with like my windows down and the hood poped etc. Anything of real interest to show people.

You asked, and I'll respond to your question of anything of real interest to show people?  I don't think so.  The truck is still under warranty for one thing, so getting parts is no problem.  Maybe I should enter my 83 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue in a car show although it ain't a classic YET, and certainly your truck ain't a classic either.
Geez!   :stirthepot:

Original Owner "Ole Red" 1967 Red Dodge Charger

mikepmcs

Quote from: 67RedCharger on May 11, 2006, 06:15:03 PM
Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 11, 2006, 05:06:10 PM
I'm going to enter my truck(1998 Dodge Ram SST Black with silver stripes)in a mopar show in June up here In Saskatchewan. I was hoping to get suggestions on how I can show my truck off better like how safe I should feel with like my windows down and the hood poped etc. Anything of real interest to show people.

You asked, and I'll respond to your question of anything of real interest to show people?  I don't think so.  The truck is still under warranty for one thing, so getting parts is no problem.  Maybe I should enter my 83 Chrysler New Yorker 5th Avenue in a car show although it ain't a classic YET, and certainly your truck ain't a classic either.
Geez!   :stirthepot:



that's a little harsh, i wouldn't mind seeing your chrysler ny either cause i used to work on em'  i just think as long as it's clean most people appreciate that alone, let the guy have some fun for crimany sake.

Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

ChargerRT440

wow thanks. Considering my truck is a model that ran for two years (97-98) and is 1 of 2500 for the 98 year  i think it's not just a regular truck. Considering your new yorkers one of maybe 500,000 theres no comparison. And no theres no warrenty I have to pay for my work just like everyone else. So really unless you have anything constructive to say butt out. This being the first time 've talked to you, you've made a very crappy first impression and think you should rethink your stance on how to talk to people. I may be 17 but I'm no dumby. Sorry that I take pride in the fact I'm paying for this car from my own pocket with my own well deserved money that I work hard for.

67RedCharger

Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 11, 2006, 11:57:42 PM
wow thanks.  I may be 17 but I'm no dumby.
<-----  it is spelled "dummy"      Duuu !
:violin:

Original Owner "Ole Red" 1967 Red Dodge Charger

Silver R/T

well I wouldnt show truck. maybe take it to truck show. What have you done to it, what upgrades? Would you mind posting some pictures. No offense, but most people wouldnt be impressed with newer Ram truck while there's plenty of classic mopars sitting around
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks

1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

41husk

Hey man its your ride if your proud of it and you want to pay the $10-$25 to show it you go.  I go to a lot of little local car shows (kinda my weekly entertainment)  I see people all the time with cars I have little or no interest in, and you know what, I don't stand around looking them over, but I don't bad mouth them either (at least not in ear shot).  Good luck to you and I hope you enjoy the show.  At most juged shows you are required to have hood open windows at least partially up to show you have glass, trunks open if that applies.  Show boards, sales adds, window stickers, models of the vehicle, help the display and draw some attention but shouldnt affect judging. again good luck!   
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Recharger

Quote from: 67RedCharger on May 12, 2006, 07:51:51 AM
Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 11, 2006, 11:57:42 PM
wow thanks.  I may be 17 but I'm no dumby.
<-----  it is spelled "dummy"      Duuu !
:violin:



It's spelled "duh."   :rotz:

Lightning

when does a car become a classic anyway? isn't it supposed to be 20 years? or is it 30 now?
when racing deals fall apart.....you go home, like me.

Silver R/T

http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks

1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

Blown70

IF you are proud of the vehicle then enter it.  Personally,  I do not look at newer cars, trucks, etc. a lot when I go to a show.  But guess what, that is me.  Not all old cars turn my crank either.

Your call, but like everything not everyone will be as proud of your vehicle as you are, you have a personal connection to the truck.

ENJOY.

Tom

Lightning

when racing deals fall apart.....you go home, like me.

B5 Charger

Give the guy a break he's proud of his truck and wants to show it.  What should that matter to you?  At least he's not entering some Mitsubishi with a four-foot rear spoiler and a fart-can muffler.   ::)

BigBlackDodge

Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 11, 2006, 05:06:10 PM
I'm going to enter my truck(1998 Dodge Ram SST Black with silver stripes)in a mopar show in June up here In Saskatchewan. I was hoping to get suggestions on how I can show my truck off better like how safe I should feel with like my windows down and the hood poped etc. Anything of real interest to show people.

No where does he state he entering in a 'classic' car show. Cut'em some slack. It's a Mopar show and last I checked a '98 Ram is a mopar.......right?

BBD

472 R/T SE

Quote from: 67RedCharger on May 12, 2006, 07:51:51 AM

<-----  it is spelled "dummy"      Duuu !
:violin:


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Jeeze Don, your class is showing.  Trophy whore that you are, why should you care?


Power to ya' and showing your SST.  I wanted one back when they came out. 
They wouldn't have newer truck classes at "classic car shows" if they weren't expecting participants.

If you're gonna open the hood, and you have to, clean it up in there.  No one wants to go to a show and look at a daily driver lookin', filthy engine bay.  I think you have aluminum wheels with the SST, pull them off and clean and polish the insides of the wheels and armor all the insides of the tires as well as the outsides.  While the wheels are off, detail your wheel wells.  Make it look new!
Whatever you do, don't show up and armor all the tires while you're there and leave 4 little marks on the asphalt, it shows that you're a newbie.

I have no qualms with having all my windows down and everything opened up.  Gearheads look out for each other and most pay attention to who is driving what when it parks.  Someone different leaving in the middle of the show would be sure to raise flags, IMO.  Especially if you come running after it.  :devil:

ChargerRT440

Thanks to all that replyed with nice comments. to the rest fack off. I'm 17 I'm proud of the truck I'm paying for. And so what if it's not a classic. It's still Mopar it's got a 360 with 250 hp and it's small and light not your typical daily driver pickup truck so whatever. Yeah I'd rather it be a charger but It's what i can afford and what makes me happy so if you don't like it keep your trap shut.

ChargerRT440


BrianShaughnessy

Good luck.  Enjoy.  Bring a chair and cooler and hang out.   

   A lot of car shows around here have a rolling 25 year cutoff.   This year anything up to '80 is OK.   
I think it could be 10, 15 or even 20 years maybe but that's not my rules.   For insurance purposes, a classic is now about 15 years. 

   Just as long as a show doesn't hand over best of show to some dickhead that brings a new vette  :flame:
Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.

ChargerRT440

I emailed the guys who put on the show and they said bring her on down  :icon_smile_big: no restrictions on registration fees just a good old small town mopar fest. Can anyone help me out with how to make it look like I'm not a newb to showing off a car? I have to drive 3 hours to the show and I don't know how I'll keep the truck clean. First I need new tires for the back(smoked mine all gone lol) and I need some new cleaning supplies I'm thinking turtle wax ice polish(love the turtle wax so nice) and I've got some mothers back to black and wheel polish I've got the new turtle wax I think it's something 21 cleaner with nano technology and I've got febreeze( the good stuff thats not such a strong smell) and I'm gonna make a sign. Maybe a model of my truck to. Anything anyone thinks I should make sure I have. I need to make a checklist to

Bullit_68

It,s a cool truck and it,s a mopar i say you should take it to the show and enjoy it.Im sure there,s alot of people out there that like those trucks i know i do and you are proud of it so go and have a good time.

41husk

some body on here turned me on to Zaino car care products and They are great.  you have to order on line but they have very fast delivery 1 or 2 days max and you will love the results.  Nice truck by the way!
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

41husk

I don't remember who it was but I am hooked thats all I use now the paint looks like a sheet of glass.  A little pricey but I believe it is well worth it.
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Orange_Crush

Its a car show.  Remember that there is, in all likelihood, a much more desirable car two rows away...or at least a car with much more desireable parts on it.  Case in point...a friend was showing his '67 Dart at a car show.  when he came back to it, the doors were locked and all the windows were rolled up.  He asked around and it turns out that another '67 dart owner had done it, why?  Well, his steering wheel was a one-year-only '67 wheel worth a thousand bucks or so.  The horn button alone was worth a mint (and very easily and quickly removed).  My point it, at a show, chances are someone will be looking out for your car so just don't leave anything valuable in it and you'll be fine.

As far as showing your truck?  Well...my rule of thumb is, if Hagerty won't insure it then it shouldn't be at a car show.  I, however, don't make the rules so If I don't want to see your car, I'll just look at something else...problem solved.
I ain't got time for pain, the only pain I got time for is the pain i put on fools how don't know what time it is.

Brock Samson

i think it's cool your so excited about a show and will drive 300 miles to a show,..

i think you should be proud and keep it simple with the display thing... if you could get four little ramps and drive her (?) up on them and have a little step so folks could peer inside and see you super shiney int. that might be cool...
yeah bring a lawn chair and a cooler filled up with enuff to share... and a cool hat and sunglasses,..

A newbie mistake i made at my first show, was i blasted my cheap radio all day long, which killed the battery..
got an awful sunburn hanging out for six hrs. in 100 degree heat... with out any shade, hat or sunscreen,..
  and left a puddle of tranny fluid,.. oil..  and armor-all... which is crap by the way,.. Try the Zaino polish and wax,.. it smells so good you could wear it on a date..  :icon_smile_wink:

   

MyMopar

Ok I will say this.  I entered my 1998 Quad Cab Ram (boy I miss that truck) in a show.  This was an all Mopar show with CATEGORIES.  So I entered in the truck catergory.  I don't care what someone enters in the show, as long as their is a catergory for it, enter it.
Some tips,
Def. clean up the wheel wells, nothing says look at me more than nice black clean wheel wells.
Clean or paint as much of teh exhaust system that shows, nothing is worse than a nice looking shiney vehicle and a rusty exhaust.
Take time to get the rims clean and tires shined.
I have many different products to use and you need to do something about those headlight covers.  I would toss them, but your truck is all black so just use a palstic polish and get them cleaned up.
Glass (nothing nicer than reflections), use Bar Keepers Polish to remove all the oil residue that builds on the windshield and window glass. You can find this in a grocery store in the cleaning aisle, it is a soda can size gold can, powder.  Wet glass, sprinkle on and rub off with cloth. DON'T USE ON PAINT!
Vacuum interior and wipe down the dash with warm soap and water.  I hate armor all on dashboards.

Lastly have fun.  Enter the truck as is if you wish.  I like to enter a clean vehicle as it is good to pamper the paint and everything.  I am always cleaning off and painting the frame, suspension and axles on my Jeep and I take it off road only.  Have fun and congrats  :icon_smile_cool:


Sublime/Sixpack

Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 13, 2006, 01:26:34 AM
Thanks to all that replyed with nice comments. to the rest fack off. I'm 17 I'm proud of the truck I'm paying for. And so what if it's not a classic. It's still Mopar it's got a 360 with 250 hp and it's small and light not your typical daily driver pickup truck so whatever. Yeah I'd rather it be a charger but It's what i can afford and what makes me happy so if you don't like it keep your trap shut.
I wasn't going to get into this discussion but when I read this I changed my mind.
ChargerRT440, you asked for input and you got it! Now you're upset that not eveyone responded the way you wanted them to.  :'( Not to be mean and hurt your feelings or anything,  but speaking for myself I personally wouldn't be interested in seeing your pick up at a carshow.  Maybe at a evening cruise-in or something like that but not a regular carshow. But thats me.  I'd suggest you give the show a try and see how well your pickup is received by onlookers. If you have a good time and folks at the show enjoy seeing your pickup then it was worth it.
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

Brock Samson

i bet Todd would go bonkers over his truck and personally if i saw a subie or any other japanese piece 'o crap at all i'd avert my eyes...  :icon_smile_wink:

ChargerRob

Mighty Mean Mexican Mopar

B5 Charger

Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on May 17, 2006, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 13, 2006, 01:26:34 AM
Thanks to all that replyed with nice comments. to the rest fack off. I'm 17 I'm proud of the truck I'm paying for. And so what if it's not a classic. It's still Mopar it's got a 360 with 250 hp and it's small and light not your typical daily driver pickup truck so whatever. Yeah I'd rather it be a charger but It's what i can afford and what makes me happy so if you don't like it keep your trap shut.
I wasn't going to get into this discussion but when I read this I changed my mind.
ChargerRT440, you asked for input and you got it! Now you're upset that not eveyone responded the way you wanted them to. :'( Not to be mean and hurt your feelings or anything, but speaking for myself I personally wouldn't be interested in seeing your pick up at a carshow. Maybe at a evening cruise-in or something like that but not a regular carshow. But thats me. I'd suggest you give the show a try and see how well your pickup is received by onlookers. If you have a good time and folks at the show enjoy seeing your pickup then it was worth it.



When he first posted on this he wasn't asking for people's opinions as to whether or not he should show the truck.  He wanted to know how best to shine it up and properly display it.  I think the input he is upset about is those who attacked him for even thinking of entering it in the first place.  I think some people saw this thread as an opportunity to attack this kid for wanting to enter his truck in a show because they don't think it's show worthy.  Whether they believe that or not doesn't really matter he didn't ask for their opinion in that regard.  You may think he is a cry baby but in my opinion he has a right to be upset at being attacked for no reason.  So you wouldn't look at his truck at a car show.  Fine point made.  Now can we get back on topic?

As far as displaying your truck I would give it a good cleaning and detailing.  Just make it look nice and enjoy the show.   ;D

Shakey

Quote from: B5 Charger on May 17, 2006, 11:40:17 AM
Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on May 17, 2006, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 13, 2006, 01:26:34 AM
Thanks to all that replyed with nice comments. to the rest fack off. I'm 17 I'm proud of the truck I'm paying for. And so what if it's not a classic. It's still Mopar it's got a 360 with 250 hp and it's small and light not your typical daily driver pickup truck so whatever. Yeah I'd rather it be a charger but It's what i can afford and what makes me happy so if you don't like it keep your trap shut.
I wasn't going to get into this discussion but when I read this I changed my mind.
ChargerRT440, you asked for input and you got it! Now you're upset that not eveyone responded the way you wanted them to. :'( Not to be mean and hurt your feelings or anything, but speaking for myself I personally wouldn't be interested in seeing your pick up at a carshow. Maybe at a evening cruise-in or something like that but not a regular carshow. But thats me. I'd suggest you give the show a try and see how well your pickup is received by onlookers. If you have a good time and folks at the show enjoy seeing your pickup then it was worth it.



When he first posted on this he wasn't asking for people's opinions as to whether or not he should show the truck.  He wanted to know how best to shine it up and properly display it.  I think the input he is upset about is those who attacked him for even thinking of entering it in the first place.  I think some people saw this thread as an opportunity to attack this kid for wanting to enter his truck in a show because they don't think it's show worthy.  Whether they believe that or not doesn't really matter he didn't ask for their opinion in that regard.  You may think he is a cry baby but in my opinion he has a right to be upset at being attacked for no reason.  So you wouldn't look at his truck at a car show.  Fine point made.  Now can we get back on topic?

As far as displaying your truck I would give it a good cleaning and detailing.  Just make it look nice and enjoy the show.   ;D

This is why we have 2223 members and only about 400 active members.  They keep getting chased away by people offering their opinions when they were never asked to offer them in the first place.

Sublime/Sixpack

Quote from: Shakey on May 17, 2006, 12:33:18 PM
Quote from: B5 Charger on May 17, 2006, 11:40:17 AM
Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on May 17, 2006, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 13, 2006, 01:26:34 AM
Thanks to all that replyed with nice comments. to the rest fack off. I'm 17 I'm proud of the truck I'm paying for. And so what if it's not a classic. It's still Mopar it's got a 360 with 250 hp and it's small and light not your typical daily driver pickup truck so whatever. Yeah I'd rather it be a charger but It's what i can afford and what makes me happy so if you don't like it keep your trap shut.
I wasn't going to get into this discussion but when I read this I changed my mind.
ChargerRT440, you asked for input and you got it! Now you're upset that not eveyone responded the way you wanted them to. :'( Not to be mean and hurt your feelings or anything, but speaking for myself I personally wouldn't be interested in seeing your pick up at a carshow. Maybe at a evening cruise-in or something like that but not a regular carshow. But thats me. I'd suggest you give the show a try and see how well your pickup is received by onlookers. If you have a good time and folks at the show enjoy seeing your pickup then it was worth it.



When he first posted on this he wasn't asking for people's opinions as to whether or not he should show the truck.  He wanted to know how best to shine it up and properly display it.  I think the input he is upset about is those who attacked him for even thinking of entering it in the first place.  I think some people saw this thread as an opportunity to attack this kid for wanting to enter his truck in a show because they don't think it's show worthy.  Whether they believe that or not doesn't really matter he didn't ask for their opinion in that regard.  You may think he is a cry baby but in my opinion he has a right to be upset at being attacked for no reason.  So you wouldn't look at his truck at a car show.  Fine point made.  Now can we get back on topic?

As far as displaying your truck I would give it a good cleaning and detailing.  Just make it look nice and enjoy the show.   ;D

This is why we have 2223 members and only about 400 active members.  They keep getting chased away by people offering their opinions when they were never asked to offer them in the first place.
Actually Shakey, the same could be said about what you just expressed, which is an "opinion".  That being yours.
I'm not trying to be argumentive here, and if my reply earlier was out of line, then I appoligize to ChargerRT440. But when you take offense so easily then respond with remarks such as "fack off" and "keep your trap shut" , what can you expect. Yes, some replys were a bit harsh in nature and off original topic but this young man may do well to lighten up and learn to laugh stuff like that off.
And just for the record I looked at the photos of his pickup and have to say that I like it.Its a cool pickup! Still feel the same way as I did before as far as seeing it at a car show, but like I said thats me.  And like I said earlier I still think he should do the carshow and see what he thinks about the experience. Gee, that was another one of those darn opinions that no one asked for.
As far as getting back on topic (his original post) some people did have some good advice on prepping and displaying his pickup at the carshow. If I might take the liberty of expressing more opinion of my own, I would suggest that anyone interested in making their vehicle look as good as possible for a carshow pay strict attention to detail, detail, detail!
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

Shakey

Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on May 17, 2006, 01:13:29 PM
Quote from: Shakey on May 17, 2006, 12:33:18 PM
Quote from: B5 Charger on May 17, 2006, 11:40:17 AM
Quote from: Sublime/Sixpack on May 17, 2006, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 13, 2006, 01:26:34 AM
Thanks to all that replyed with nice comments. to the rest fack off. I'm 17 I'm proud of the truck I'm paying for. And so what if it's not a classic. It's still Mopar it's got a 360 with 250 hp and it's small and light not your typical daily driver pickup truck so whatever. Yeah I'd rather it be a charger but It's what i can afford and what makes me happy so if you don't like it keep your trap shut.
I wasn't going to get into this discussion but when I read this I changed my mind.
ChargerRT440, you asked for input and you got it! Now you're upset that not eveyone responded the way you wanted them to. :'( Not to be mean and hurt your feelings or anything, but speaking for myself I personally wouldn't be interested in seeing your pick up at a carshow. Maybe at a evening cruise-in or something like that but not a regular carshow. But thats me. I'd suggest you give the show a try and see how well your pickup is received by onlookers. If you have a good time and folks at the show enjoy seeing your pickup then it was worth it.



When he first posted on this he wasn't asking for people's opinions as to whether or not he should show the truck.  He wanted to know how best to shine it up and properly display it.  I think the input he is upset about is those who attacked him for even thinking of entering it in the first place.  I think some people saw this thread as an opportunity to attack this kid for wanting to enter his truck in a show because they don't think it's show worthy.  Whether they believe that or not doesn't really matter he didn't ask for their opinion in that regard.  You may think he is a cry baby but in my opinion he has a right to be upset at being attacked for no reason.  So you wouldn't look at his truck at a car show.  Fine point made.  Now can we get back on topic?

As far as displaying your truck I would give it a good cleaning and detailing.  Just make it look nice and enjoy the show.   ;D

This is why we have 2223 members and only about 400 active members.  They keep getting chased away by people offering their opinions when they were never asked to offer them in the first place.
Actually Shakey, the same could be said about what you just expressed, which is an "opinion".  That being yours.
I'm not trying to be argumentive here, and if my reply earlier was out of line, then I appoligize to ChargerRT440. But when you take offense so easily then respond with remarks such as "fack off" and "keep your trap shut" , what can you expect. Yes, some replys were a bit harsh in nature and off original topic but this young man may do well to lighten up and learn to laugh stuff like that off.
And just for the record I looked at the photos of his pickup and have to say that I like it.Its a cool pickup! Still feel the same way as I did before as far as seeing it at a car show, but like I said thats me.  And like I said earlier I still think he should do the carshow and see what he thinks about the experience. Gee, that was another one of those darn opinions that no one asked for.
As far as getting back on topic (his original post) some people did have some good advice on prepping and displaying his pickup at the carshow. If I might take the liberty of expressing more opinion of my own, I would suggest that anyone interested in making their vehicle look as good as possible for a carshow pay strict attention to detail, detail, detail!

I thought of my post as more of a fact, not really an opinion.

Good points though.



charger_lady

I haven't had the pleasure of showing our 69 Charger...YET!! 
I've been using '3M Hand Glaze' on the paint and it comes up like glass. Speedy Auto Glass carries 3M car products. I've asked local detailers/painters what they think of it and was told its the best out there.
I just got one of those California Dusters for quick dusting. I don't know if dusting the car/truck off when you get to the show is proper etiquette since I'm a newbie to the shows...LOL
I'm also using microfibre cloths to clean. They are soft and attract the dust and dirt...great all around cloth.

BTW...sweet truck!!  I can see why you're so proud of it...and you're only 17!!!   Good for you!!!  It's good to see a teenager who has enough responsiblity to get yourself a sweet ride on your own! There are way too many teens who have absolutely no ambition in life!!!  Kudos to you :icon_smile_wink:
Good luck at the show :drive:...let us know how you do!

ChargerRT440

Thankyou to those who have responded with kindness I do take constructive criticism but when a post is an all out bash on my truck then I don't respond well. I mean I'm sorry I casn't afford a Charger but I'm paying for this truck on my own it's rare it's nice and I consider it worthy. I have no idea why this arguement started and I'm reminded of why I stopped coming here before. and no i'm not bashing the site I'm making an observation of certian people attitudes towards other people and their rides. And May I just say I don't really care if you wouldn't want to see my truck at a car show you have no say in whether I show it or not. I was simple only asking how I should make it pretty.

Afflyer

I say SHOW IT OFF!

;)
Retired USAF C-130H3, C-130E, MC-130E, MC-130W Flight Engineer

1969 Charger 440/4bbl "Hemi Orange Mistress"
2009 Hemi Ram 1500 Sport Special Crew Cab "Black Betty"
2011 BMW X5 3.5i "Heidi"

ChargerRT440

well I went and bought all new polish and everything Meguiars tech wax, interior cleaner, the quik detailer stuff for interior and exterior, and tire shine. And I bought a 8 inch polisher should look great afterwards and I've got mothers mag wheel polish for my stock facvtory 17x9 aluminum rims.

mikepmcs

Quote from: ChargerRT440 on May 18, 2006, 04:38:29 PM
well I went and bought all new polish and everything Meguiars tech wax, interior cleaner, the quik detailer stuff for interior and exterior, and tire shine. And I bought a 8 inch polisher should look great afterwards and I've got mothers mag wheel polish for my stock facvtory 17x9 aluminum rims.

polisher is orbital right???
be careful if it ain't you'll be takin off paint in no time on the sharp lines

have fun, i like meguiars stuff too!!!
v/r
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

ChargerRT440

I cleaned up the interior of the truck today and it looks brand new liker brand spanking new and it looks great. I even sprayed my floor mats  ;D It looks amazing can't wait to do the exterior  ;D
Yep polisher is orbital shoud work great

70kracken

do you think people would say the rude things they say if they were in person?  probably not!  some people are pieces of sh*t, not mentioning any red67chargers or anything.  show the truck, take it dirty if you want, hang underwear from the rear view, it's yours, set it up how you would like to see another one!
RELEASE THE KRACKEN

Arthu®

Post some pics when you are done cleaning, should look great. You shouldn't stop coming around because of what some jerk on the i-net says. It's a car show and unless it is restricted as something like classic, mopar, chevy, corvette, charger or whatever your truck isn't you should take it if you feel like it. That's what the show is for and really if only those with 100% perfect restored, customised cars could be shown you would only have a 4 or 5 car show and those wouldn't be fun at all. I enjoy all the cars at a show because they are someone else his pride and joy. I may not always like the model or what he or she did to the car but they are proud to show it and well I enjoy watching cars and see different tastes in them. Unless it's one of them aweful red 67 Chargers, those are just plain ugly. J/K hope you enjoy the truck and show.

Arthur
Striving for world domination since 1986

ChargerRT440

Well seeing as I got invited to a charity car show I think my truck is plenty nice  :icon_smile_big: And sorry if I sound like I'm bragging for me pride and bragging arn't much different lol

41husk

1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

bull

I don't understand why people get all excited about what gets entered in car shows. Usually the odd stuff only makes up maybe 5% of the participants anyway. When I see weird stuff, such as a beat up '89 Dodge pickup or a 2004 minivan (yes I've seen them at car shows), I figure someone basically just paid the entry fee so they wouldn't have to walk a mile to their car when the show is over. Those cras definitely don't take anything away from a Charger or Challenger. But then I really don't understand the trophy hunt mindset either. I sometimes doubt I'll ever enter my car in a show when I get it done because I'd rather just walk around and visit. But then that's where the mile walk back to the car comes into play. ;D

ChargerRT440

I finished polishing just now that bigger wheel has a much better coverage and I get it done quicker. I cleaned off the mothers wax and applied Mequiars and it looks so much deeper now I love it. I cleaned the interior and sprayed everything in cleaner it looks brand new now. I'll post pictures probably on wednesday if I can get the camera. I might clean the motor dunno about that yet. Gonna buy the Power Ball from mothers to make cleaning my rims easier. Gonna put new rubber on the rear in 2 weeks. Hopefully they will last longer then the last set that was on when I bought it  :drive:

41husk

So when is your big debut?
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

ChargerRT440

June 3rd at the Knights Of Columbus chairty car show. it's the 5th annual and it's for a good cause so I'm entering I'll take lots of pics for all you guys out there.

41husk

good luck! as long as you have a good time thats all that matters.
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

ChargerRT440

Thanks Husk. I will have fun. And as far as everyone else is concerned I like my truck your opinions i have heard and I listen and even tho many wouldn't want to see my truck at a show I don't care thats your opinion my trucks a rare truck I like it thats all that matters to me. It's in an almost mint condition but it's got it's share of owies from daily driverhood. I know my truck wouldn't fetch as much as a charger but I don't care. it's what I can afford to make payments on.

Chris G.

 :bump: What's the 411?

ChargerRT440

Went and as was told to me I got little to no respect. I kept getting the evil glare from this guy in a pos farm fresh C10 that didn't like that my truck is new. Only Mopar shows from now on...

Brock Samson

after all the stuff posted above,..
This is your post?  :P