Discussion Forum - Northstar Chevelle Club

jim larson · 2K+ Club

CAR CRAFT 2014 LOGISTICS

bowtie · Secretary

I specifically went over there yesterday. The building faces west (away from our street side) and is roughly the size of a large enclosed trailer. It goes from the sidewalk to just shy of the pole/hydrant area. Normally, our tents/chairs are farther north than that up by the tree and more into the grassy area. Basically there would be 2 spaces that would be visually obscured from the main drag.

I don't see it as an issue since it most likely won't be open (wasn't for the '50s which draws more people), doesn't block any spaces from being used, and doesn't block any of the grassy area we normally use. Also, based on how it's positioned, there won't be any cars driving up the curb and onto the grass through there anymore either.

John D · 2K+ Club

???

Did they build something on "our spot"?

Jon H · 1K+ Club

KQRS radio.

Chris R · 2K+ Club

Yup KQRS built a new building right on our corner. I brought it up in the Spring Extravaganza post last month. A large enclosed trailer is a pretty good way to describe it. Although its much taller in height not that it matters. I wouldnt say it necessarily ruins out spot, it does kind of ruin the appeal IMO, in the least its worth having a discussion about considering another spot. I made the suggestion at the last meeting and talked to Craig after about the possibility of heading up there on some saturday or sunday afternoon with him and maybe a few other guys in the club and see what they think as well. In the very least we can grab lunch up there.

Back in Black · Active Member

That damn KQRA!

John D · 2K+ Club

So the "trailer" is on the end of the block where the Dole freezie stand usually was?

Chris R · 2K+ Club

Nope. Its right on our corner and sits between the corner itself and that garden hose faucet. Also to clear up some possible confusion, its not an actual trailer, its a permanent building that I would say is about the size of an enclosed trailer although much taller. Its a permanent building and has a concrete pad in front of it for use as a "patio" during the state fair. I doubt they will use it for Car Craft. KQ was there with a booth set up at MSRA too in a completely seperate area from thier actual building. Patio side (or the front if you will) of the building would be facing the Dole stand.

Lost in the 60s · President

MSRA has their own DJ and "pipes" 50's music over the whole fairgrounds at BTTF and doesn't allow any radio stations to play newer music. Could be a different story at CC...

bowtie · Secretary

I have a few pics I took of it at the '50s, I'll post them tonight if I remember.

As for moving, I'm not sure where we would go that would still be anywhere near the action. About the only open space is down near the grandstand closer to the Midway area or over by the Haunted House but down the hill farther towards the barns.

John D · 2K+ Club

See attached map...

Is this roughly where the building is?

bowtie · Secretary

Yup, that's the spot. Here's the pics taken from the end, corner, and from within the grassy area. Hopefully it helps illustrate better.

bowtie · Secretary

Another logistic: I have the pop-up and black bag for it. I won't be at CC on Friday other than to register and maybe a quick walk-through. It won't fit in my chevelle anyway. assuming the club wants to use it, someone needs to get it. I can bring it to Friendly Chevy but it can't stay there, there's no extra room. I also have the Chevelle Row signs which I can bring on Sat if we want them there. Those don't take up much room.

John D · 2K+ Club

Geez, that thing's no bigger than a garden shed. I was envisioning a "double-wide"...

I don't think it impacts us much.

Chris R · 2K+ Club

Its bigger then a garden shed though John. Bryan was pretty much spot on. Its about the equal foot print of an enclosed car trailer. Im guessing its about 25-30 feet long and width about a traffic lane. Im wondering if it might be best to move this thread to members only section because of our policy on not posting our car craft plans because of the "competition" of so many clubs and groups saving spots. Based on one of Bryans photo's, I had a thought on this but not to actually move somewhere else but I dont want to post it for the entire world to see.

Derek69SS · Founding Member

I don't really think it detracts from the spot enough to worry about... Also, it gives the spot a point of reference for directing people to us.
"go see Chevelle Row behind the KQRS building" is a lot easier than saying "a block east and a little north of the place with the buffalo burgers"

-- Edited by Derek69SS on Wednesday 25th of June 2014 09:46:33 PM

bowtie · Secretary

And I bet we could hang one of our banners on the front of it pretty easily.

68chevelle · Member

Hey Guys,

Does anyone remember what time they open the gates on Friday. I am not trying to be parked back at snelling this year on waiting to get in. Saturday isnt a problem.

Thank you!

bowtie · Secretary

Gates @ 7-7:30. Never looked at my clock, but it's about then. Then they pre-stage into rows inside before letting everyone in. last few years it's been just long enough to get everyone inside the fair, then in to the main area. I think it all depends on how many are sitting outside and how far back they go.

68chevelle · Member

Thanks Bryan, I am always running late because we are cruising down with a group of people. Saturday morning is when I get there early. I also read something this year they won't let anyone on the show grounds until 3pm Thursday. I read this on my confirmation letter under Credential Pick. But now I cant find my confirmation letter that came in my email.

I always look forward to seeing a row of chevelles that your club has.

bowtie · Secretary

Thursday is just vendor set-up and stuff. Friday we'll be a little thinner because of people working and stuff. Saturday is when we're usually out in full force. Look for our signs out where we are.

John D · 2K+ Club

Check the members only/scheduled meetings for July!!!

We need a few members to step up and take responsibility for a few jobs.

John D · 2K+ Club

Well... we're "roped off"

Big Shout Out to member Jon H. - who spent a few hours of his afternoon "patrolling" our spot, making friends, and establishing land-use treaties with our neighbors until I got there with the cones & rope.

Space is at a PREMIUM.

We have staked a claim to space from the corner sidewalk, to just north of the fire hydrant... that's it. We will work with our neighbors and shift North/South as needed.

(This enforces our need for attendance!... at event opening! If our spots aren't filled by 10am, we are subject to giving them up)

bowtie · Secretary

Dawn Patrol: who's in?

me
Plan on being there by 3

John D · 2K+ Club

Maybe not "dawn"... but "sunrise" patrol (?)

jim larson · 2K+ Club

Hope to be there by 10, leaving lake city at 8:30

67ss · 1K+ Club

Myself and a coworker got picked to do the comp cams engine build competition. Come and cheer me on Saturday at 11:00 . Will see how fast I can throw an engine together and see if it will run.

Lost in the 60s · President

67ss wrote:
Myself and a coworker got picked to do the comp cams engine build competition. Come and cheer me on Saturday at 11:00 . Will see how fast I can throw an engine together and see if it will run.

Waaaaaaaay cool dude......I'll try to be there.....

dashboard · 2K+ Club

You would be my first choice to do it, good luck Chris.

Someone please capture the action on video and post it on U Tube with a link to the site.

Jon H · 1K+ Club

Good luck Chris!

Lost in the 60s · President

Jon H wrote:
Good luck Chris!

He and his co-worker won by over 3 minutes quicker than the other team. A little under 28 minutes from a pile of parts to fire up !! I think the engine made one revolution on the starter and was running...

bowtie · Secretary

There is a video of the startup and some pictures that will be posted this coming week.

FYI..... that's ANOTHER year of a member winning something significant at the show!

dashboard · 2K+ Club

Thanks B

John D · 2K+ Club

Shout out to Bryan who did Dawn Patrol... he was 1st arrival all 3 days, and today had 90% of everything set up by the time I got there!
Thanks to Chris R & Craig S for coordinating the Jimmy John's lunch on Saturday.
Thanks to all who brought ice & bottled water for other members & guests at basecamp.

We couldn't have asked for a nicer weekend for a car event!

Now, we've gotta figure out a way to get this stuff outta my car!!!

Jon H · 1K+ Club

Look at the bright side, you are all packed and ready for Car Craft 2015!!!

Back in Black · Active Member

John D · 2K+ Club

Well... Mrs. John D expressed some interest in the '68/9/70 'Vette's she saw on Saturday... Roadster would be great, T-tops cool too. I could get off cheap here - base 350/auto car. Then I'd have another 2-seater, but one you CAN'T haul anything in!!

SShink · 3K+ Club

As usual, had a great time on Friday (the more quieter of the weekend), and the mayhem as usual on Saturday. It was great seeing everyone that made it.

Here's some pics I took on my phone:

And last but not least for Dashboard, here's one of his favorite engine styles, other than the cursed headers!

dashboard · 2K+ Club

Thanks Stan that is one awesome intake setup even with the headers, however, the factory exhaust manifolds where pretty impressive also.
Wish I could have been there to see everyone and watch Chris do his magic on the small block. Congratulations Chris on your impressive accomplishment, whoop a$$ engine builder extraordinaire!