Spring Fling?

[Troy]

I made it to MATS last year and it looks like I have a chance to go to Spring Fling this year. It's supposed to be a bigger show - but I think it still sounds pretty small compared to my usual shows (Mopar Nationals, Carlisle, Mopar Fest, and even Monster Mopar). I will likely only have 1 day (Saturday) to spend at the show but I may also have a couple of hours in on Sunday. I'm assuming that I'll have plenty of time to see everything. What happens after the show? Do any members here get together? Has anyone stayed at the host hotel and how is it? I obviously won't have a car and I'll be getting in rather late on Friday.

Troy

[Ponch ®]

I made it to MATS last year and it looks like I have a chance to go to Spring Fling this year. It's supposed to be a bigger show - but I think it still sounds pretty small compared to my usual shows (Mopar Nationals, Carlisle, Mopar Fest, and even Monster Mopar). I will likely only have 1 day (Saturday) to spend at the show but I may also have a couple of hours in on Sunday. I'm assuming that I'll have plenty of time to see everything. What happens after the show? Do any members here get together? Has anyone stayed at the host hotel and how is it? I obviously won't have a car and I'll be getting in rather late on Friday.

Troy

Yeah, it's a bigger show than MATS (sans the racing). For Spring Fling we can get anywhere between 400-600 cars over both days (and at least 300 each day). The swap meet is pretty big as well and its one of the things we're known for. Saturday is show n shine, more relaxed. Sunday is when we actually do the judging and when we tend to see more of the high end / rare stuff come out.

There are quite a few events around the show. Theres an open house on Friday night at the Picture Car Warehouse (they build some of KWS' cars). Then on Saturday evening after the show is done for the day, we will be having a cruise-in at a Bob's Big Boy. Then the show again on Sunday. If you only have a couple of hours for Sunday, that may work out for you since the "peak" hours for the shows are from 10:00 to 1:30-2:00 pm

Truth be told, I've never really ran into many members from site. The ones I usually run into are Rolling_Thunder and Finn. But I think it's just because we've never tried to really organize anything. I'd be down to grab dinner/beers or something at some point on Saturday before/during/after the Bob's Big Boy cruise in.

As far as the hotel, I've never stayed there myself (since I live like 15 minutes away from the show location), but almost every attendee that we speak to seems to be very happy with it and apparently improptu parties have been known to break out in the hotel bar area or in the parking lot. If you don't have a car, people are always offering their empty seats for a ride to the show (and if not, hit me up and I'll find you one   )

Either way man, hope you can make it. Lemme know if you got more questions, etc.

[djcarguy]

WHERE and when and how ta get info for spring fling?  thanks dj,oregon

[68X426]

Van Nuys California. April 21 and 22. 

http://www.cpwclub.com/springevents/content-2/

[Finn]

Ill buy a round if there's a meet up! 

[ChgrSteve67]

I'm going to be there with the wife along with Gibber and his wife from the 66-67 site with our first gen Chargers (I know not the stylin your use to) Your more than welcome to ride along and / or hang out.

We are also staying at the host hotel.

After show activities.
Friday Night – April 20, 2012
Motion Picture Car Warehouse Spring Fling Meet and Greet
8400 Reseda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91324
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Saturday Night – April 21, 2012
Spring Fling Cruise at Bob's Big Boy – 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Located 8876 Corbin Avenue Northridge, CA.

Sunday Night for who is still hanging around – April 22, 2012
The Bear Pit Bar-B-Q Restaurant
10825 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills, CA 91345

-Steve

[Rolling_Thunder]

I'll be down to meet up with some of ya'll -  I've ran into Ponch a couple times but never see anyone else except some of my local club members   

I usually only go up Saturday - Sunday is a stroke show for the high $$$ guys ---   I like the relaxed Saturday a bit better but still a good time on both days.

[BB1]

I've been going to Spring Fling since the mid 80's, still have those pics too. 

I might be there this year, not sure yet.

[Troy]

Ok, flights are booked. It sucks that I won't have much time on Sunday (if at all) but I wasn't willing to triple my cost to get a late afternoon flight. I'll be there Friday but the whole reason for going is to get some other things taken care of so I may not get to the activities that night (probably won't be at the hotel until after 11 PM).

Troy

[Old Moparz]

Ok, flights are booked. It sucks that I won't have much time on Sunday (if at all) but I wasn't willing to triple my cost to get a late afternoon flight. I'll be there Friday but the whole reason for going is to get some other things taken care of so I may not get to the activities that night (probably won't be at the hotel until after 11 PM).

Troy

Should've offered Ponch some stickers & a t-shirt & I bet he'd let you stay at his place instead of paying for a hotel.

[MoparMotel]

I want to go this year, haven't been since '05 I believe. Have to find out if I work Saturday or not, but if I do it will only be until 1 p.m. It would be cool to meet up with you guys in person.

Hopefully TTI is there with there booth again, I want to check out a new exhaust system with an X pipe for the '68  

[moparstuart]

Ok, flights are booked. It sucks that I won't have much time on Sunday (if at all) but I wasn't willing to triple my cost to get a late afternoon flight. I'll be there Friday but the whole reason for going is to get some other things taken care of so I may not get to the activities that night (probably won't be at the hotel until after 11 PM).

Troy

Should've offered Ponch some stickers & a t-shirt & I bet he'd let you stay at his place instead of paying for a hotel.

but does troy really wanna sleep in a one room shack with 25 other mexicans   

[Old Moparz]

Ok, flights are booked. It sucks that I won't have much time on Sunday (if at all) but I wasn't willing to triple my cost to get a late afternoon flight. I'll be there Friday but the whole reason for going is to get some other things taken care of so I may not get to the activities that night (probably won't be at the hotel until after 11 PM).

Troy

Should've offered Ponch some stickers & a t-shirt & I bet he'd let you stay at his place instead of paying for a hotel.

but does troy really wanna sleep in a one room shack with 25 other mexicans   

Could be real cozy & a good deal if he likes Mexican food. 

[Ponch ®]

Ok, flights are booked. It sucks that I won't have much time on Sunday (if at all) but I wasn't willing to triple my cost to get a late afternoon flight. I'll be there Friday but the whole reason for going is to get some other things taken care of so I may not get to the activities that night (probably won't be at the hotel until after 11 PM).

Troy

Should've offered Ponch some stickers & a t-shirt & I bet he'd let you stay at his place instead of paying for a hotel.

but does troy really wanna sleep in a one room shack with 25 other mexicans  

Could be real cozy & a good deal if he likes Mexican food.  

[moparstuart]

Ok, flights are booked. It sucks that I won't have much time on Sunday (if at all) but I wasn't willing to triple my cost to get a late afternoon flight. I'll be there Friday but the whole reason for going is to get some other things taken care of so I may not get to the activities that night (probably won't be at the hotel until after 11 PM).

Troy

Should've offered Ponch some stickers & a t-shirt & I bet he'd let you stay at his place instead of paying for a hotel.

but does troy really wanna sleep in a one room shack with 25 other mexicans  

Could be real cozy & a good deal if he likes Mexican food.  

  hey i want some good authentic mexican food too please 

[Ponch ®]

[ChgrSteve67]

Wow this thread sure with South in a hurry.

[BB1]

 

Mexican stand off     Ola~

[Ponch ®]

Wow this thread sure with South in a hurry.

yeah, some people definitely crossed the line....

[Old Moparz]

Wow this thread sure with South in a hurry.

yeah, some people definitely crossed the line....

Which line? The line at the border or the line of good taste?   

[moparstuart]

Wow this thread sure with South in a hurry.

yeah, some people definitely crossed the line....

  i hate when that happens   

[Ponch ®]

But anyway...back on topic:

Hopefully TTI is there with there booth again, I want to check out a new exhaust system with an X pipe for the '68  

yeah, TTI will be there.