Welp...... very glad to report that I took home an award / plaque for "Best In Class" at today's Friendly Ford (A Ford Dealership Located In Roselle, IL.) 2nd Annual Car Show.
The class I competed within, was for any FORD product for 2000 to current.
There were well over 200 total cars in attendance, and my class alone saw well over 50 (Ford) cars, that were considered "2000 & up". Most, if not all, were Mustangs.
I really enjoyed this show, as my SHO piqued a lot of curiosity, as well as having sparked many conversations over the various modifications I've performed thus far.
I got a really good vibe from everyone who stopped past my display.
I myself, really, truly fell in love with the various Model "T's" and other older, circa early 1900 cars. Man, talk about a time warp.
I mean my God, there were cars there (still running perfectly mind you) that were literally over 100 years old!
Geezuz.
Anyhow, here's a few images of my SHO, the display, and the winning award. Following those images, is the link to my entire Photobucket Album, where the remaining of the pictures are located.
I think I only captured like half of the cars that were in attendance, as there were only like 80 some odd pics total.
Enjoy!
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/bpd1151/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/DSC_0016_zpsd6f3c797.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/media/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/DSC_0016_zpsd6f3c797.jpg.html)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/bpd1151/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/DSC_0085_zps9063bcd9.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/media/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/DSC_0085_zps9063bcd9.jpg.html)
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/bpd1151/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/DSC_0086_zpsdf5692a9.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/media/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/DSC_0086_zpsdf5692a9.jpg.html)
Link to entire album located here----------> http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/library/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013?sort=3&page=1 (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/library/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013?sort=3&page=1)
Grats dude.
Sent from a mobile, I think.
Way to go!
Very nice. Glad we have someone to represent.
CONGRATS MIKE!
Nice recognition for all your hard work.
Glad you had a chance to see some automotive history/eye candy too, Mike! Congrats on the award.
Thanks to all of you for the congrats.
Up and early once again for me today, as the local Hooter's has their BIG (always sold out) show today.
Competition's a healthy uptick at this event, so I'm leery about picking up an award at today's show.
We'll see how it goes. Either way it's a win win, cuz well.......
There are lots of Hooter's to look at!
Shodded...... a history trip it certainly was (for the Friendly Ford Show that is).....
Did you check out the Photobucket album I linked everyone to? The Model "T's" were simply incredible to look at, and speaking with their owners was even more rewarding.
Its cause of the new intake, it makes everyone ;D
Yeah, the intake rocks! Mike I did look thru the album as soon as I saw your link. I could spend hours trolling thru there :) Liked the shot of the prowler (saw one just last night in my neighborhood (albeit with the top on). Wife picked out the ones she liked too! Thanks again for these pics, and hope you had a good time at today's show.
Surprisingly captured another award at today's Hooter's show....
Won a "Top Show Winner" for having placed in the Top 5 of overall vote totals, out 102 cars/bikes/trucks that entered.
I'll post A pic later. Right now, super tired from 2, back to back car shows, each having been very long days.
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Atta boy my man!
Way to go, Mike! As far as being "tired", are you sure it has nothing to do with all that thinking about the next phase of your car's evolution? :beer2:
Oh I'm positive. It has everything to do with being out in the sun & heat, literally, all day long.
Kind of like a touch of heat stroke if you will.
I arrive at most shows generally around 6:30am. Assures me decent vehicle placement, as well as time to unload & set up display.
I'm usually one of the last to leave as well, since I have to clean up & pack up, all of the display related stuff.
Most shows end 'tween 4-5pm.
I know I get dehydrated because i'm not a big water drinker. But when doing shows, I pack a small cooler that holds 8 btls of water, along with ice, and I drink all of it.
But when I get home, my eyes feel like they're on fire, i'm usually sun burnt (even with applying sun screen), all icky & sweaty, and umm yeah.....
So i'll unload all the (display) crap from my car, eat, shower, then pass out for a few hours. Still all worth it though. I enjoy every part of it.
Just seems to get harder & harder with each passing year. Haha.
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Congrats in winning another award...now clean up, relax, and recover from the week-end. Be sure to re-hydrate too. Look forward to seeing your latest award, when you have the time.
You're getting old, dad.
Quote from: DJE624 on August 11, 2013, 11:27:18 PMYou're getting old, dad.
Getting...... but not quite there yet. Well on my way I suppose.
Well, at least that's what my children remind of on a near daily basis. Haha.
Anyhow, speaking of old, apparently when I left the Friendly Ford Show on Saturday, I inadvertently left one of the carpet squares behind.
Didn't realize it until I went to set up for Sunday's Show @ Hooter's.
Doh! :doh:
Luckily, the Dealership's Mgmt recognized my mishap, and saved it. I just picked it back up today.
Thank goodness. :sweatdrop:
Speaking of the Hooter's Show, here's the plaque I won for that show. 2 for 2. Not too shabby of a weekend. :thumb:
(http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee231/bpd1151/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/2013-08-12_12-42-09_892_zpsb409c22c.jpg) (http://s229.photobucket.com/user/bpd1151/media/Friendly%20Ford%20Show%20Aug%2010th%202013/2013-08-12_12-42-09_892_zpsb409c22c.jpg.html)
Pop some ginseng and get an HGH injection to care of 'em blues LOL. 2 for 2 indeed :dance:
Wicked cool!
Very nice!