oldcutlass

I just finished reading the NTOC monthly news letter. The rumors are true, next years Zone Show will be held here in Mayberry (Granbury). You guys are in for a treat as Granbury is a great venue for the show. The hotel overlooks the lake and the Town Square is just up the street. It also looks like a fun schedule of events. I included a link below to the news letter.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/ntexasoca/...et_0813web.pdf

Aron Nance

Hey, Oldcutlass (Eric, I think): Thanks for the plug. Nice hotel, nice person to deal with. I'm wondering, are there any 1/8 mile strips close to y'all that might be open on the Saturday night for those that like to go fast??? Not TMS/or the/Motorplex. Just a thought. Love for the racers to show up in their fast Oldsmobile's. Saw a later model Cutlass (90's) at the OCA Nationals in Springfield that was awesome looking!

oldcutlass

Sorry no drag strips close to here. There is a guy that just opened a chasis dyno shop that I think we can work out a dyno night however. Cresson has a road course up the road, but Oldsmobiles aren't really known for road rallying.

Eric

tru-blue 442

Sounds like a good time Eric.
It also gives me some more time
for tweaking on the vert.
I am going to try and make it.

oldcutlass

Tweaking is a never ending scenario with no specific definition.

oldcutlass

Here are some details for the Hotel:

2014 North Texas Zone SHOW Meet

April 25-27, 2014

Hilton Garden Inn, Granbury, TX

$99 reg. room rate, $119 for Lakeview (plus tax)


CONTACT THE HOTEL DIRECTLY FOR RESERVAT IONS


HOTEL RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY

JANUAR Y 24th, 2014 for the discounted rate

817-579-3800
(GROUP CODE: North Texas Oldsmobile Club)


http://clubs.hemmings.com/ntexasoca/...et_1113web.pdf

Lady72nRob71

Sounds like fun. I will be there weather permitting.

dc2x4drvr

Count me in, just made hotel reservation.

gearheads78

Crap thats the same weekend as Pate.....I might have to miss this one.

oldcutlass

Nah ah Richard...

oldcutlass

Last year was my first Zone Show and it was a blast. The N Texas group are really a bunch of great people.

oldcutlass

Just a small update on the zone show, I'd like to add that Granbury is also going to host the Sweethearts and Orphans show. This show is for cars that have lost their parent manufacturers Feb 21-23. Hopefully see some of you there also.


http://clubs.hemmings.com/ntexasoca/...et_0114web.pdf

txrob779

+1 That Granbury square is gold..solid gold and absolute KILLER place to hang. Family friendly and just brilliant.

I'll be there as I live 20 minutes away

Run to Rund

Darn, the dates don't work for me. Maybe next year.

oldcutlass

Well after spending the past 2 weeks repairing my car, new cam and lifters, new flex plate, welded and repaired cracked block (starter mounting ear). Now all I have to do is clean it up and get ready.


Just a reminder, this weekend is the Sweethearts and Orphans Show here in Granbury, registration from 9:30-1:30 show ends at 3:00. It's open to all makes that are not manufactured anymore. See link below:


http://texasstudebakers.com/S&O14/S&O14reg.pdf


Also it's getting close to the NTOC Zone Show


http://clubs.hemmings.com/ntexasoca/...et_0214web.pdf

Alex72cutty

I plan on attending.

oldcutlass

Which?

Alex72cutty

The north Texas zone meet in April

oldcutlass

We'll see ya there.

txrob779

Hey Eric,

Are you going to attend any of the Sweethearts and Orphans Show? I am gonna drive out and check some of it out this weekend.

Aron Nance

We'll be there with the Silver Bullet, and Juju may be taking her Lovey Dovey, so we'll have some wheels while the SB is on display! Hope to see/meet all that can attend, both this weekend, and the Zone Show in April. Eric, thanks for the plugs, by the way!

oldcutlass

I will be at the Sweethearts and Orphans show, I believe Keith will be there with his vert also. Look forward to meeting you Rob and seeing Aaron and the Mrs + plus anyone else who shows up. The weather will be great, in the 70's.

txrob779

I'll text you about a rendezvous.

oldcutlass

Ok boys and girls, the weather for tomorrow is going to be great. Hopefully will see some of you at the Sweethearts and Orphans show here in Granbury.


http://texasstudebakers.com/S&O14/S&O14reg.pdf

tmaleck

Do you need to be a member to attend the NTOC show in April?
Tim

oldcutlass

No sir, membership is not required.

oldcutlass

The weather today was spectacular, as well as the cars at the Sweethearts and Orphans show. I wish I had brought my camera. Met up with Aaron, Mike, Sickyolds, and met txrob779 who is currently trying to get his 66 going. There were also 2 other 67's both 442's and super nice. For once the Oldsmobiles were well represented with 8. It was a good time for all.


Looking forward to the Zone Show in April.

txrob779

It was a spectacular time and I personally had a blast. Thanks to all who put up with me :P

Lonestar

Newbie here and never participated in a car club event or a car show. I read the NTOC newsletter and understand the basic itinerary of the April event but have a couple of questions. Is there a secure area for overnite parking? How many miles will the 2 hour cruise cover? Do most bring an enclosed trailer for security and/or transport? Thanks for any info and education!

oldcutlass

Lonestar, a lot of the folks actually drive their cars to the hotel, some trailer. The lot is secure, and you should not have to worry about vandalism here in Mayberry. I don't know how far Granbury is from where you live. The 2 hour cruise is basically in the local Granbury/ Glen Rose area. I can find out more from Keith Sauls if you like.


Car shows in the N Texas area are plentiful and a lot of fun. I can give you a couple of websites to monitor if you want to browse the lists depending on where you live.

redoldsman

I just completed my application and put it in the envelope with the check. If you have not made your reservation, you better do it. The Best Western and Holiday Inn Express are booked. All the discount rooms at the Hilton are booked. I booked into the La Quinta which looks pretty nice with good reviews and a good rate. I understand the Plantation Inn is older but still pretty nice and the rate is very good. This will be my longest trip so far in the 54. I am looking forward to putting lots of names with cars and faces. Granbury is a really neat town and I can't think of a better place to have a car show.

oldcutlass

OK, we are getting close, the show is next weekend. Hopefully the weather will cooperate.


http://clubs.hemmings.com/ntexasoca/newsletter.html

costpenn

Just mailed my application in last week. How does the forecast look right now Eric?

oldcutlass

So far so good. Got my fingers crossed.

txrob779

Oh man...what are the "IF's" as far as the weather is concerned?

Contingencies maybe

dc2x4drvr

Joe any hail will bounce off your top. My car should be home tomorrow, I'm hoping I'm up to the tasks needed to have it ready for the cruise to Grandbury.

txrob779

Good news Fox4 says, no rain Friday or Saturday just a good chance of solid rain and sever stuff Sunday, Sunday afternoon into late afternoon. COOL

costpenn

Excellent news.

It seems the forecast has been changing a lot just about every day.

redoldsman

Man, I hope it don't rain because my car leaks like crazy. We will probably pull out pretty early on Sunday. I look forward to meeting lots of folks from here.

costpenn

Besides the previous respondents, anyone else? You do not need to be a member of OCA to attend, looks like the weather will be great, and the facility itself appears to be first class in a great setting. Get those Rockets out, at least just on Saturday!!!