When's the American meet at McD's?

[Byff]

Been trawling the threads looking for when the American meet-up is at McD's at the Metrocentre.

I can sort of remember it being the first or second Wednesday of the month. Can anyone confirm?

[docevi1]

First Wednesday of the month at McD's next to Pizza Hut / ToysRUs at the MetroCentre as far as I'm aware!

[jagsy]

I think you are right Stefan.

Big American show at Newark this weekend too.

[Byff]

jagsy said:

I think you are right Stefan. Big American show at Newark this weekend too.

Any more info? Where the hell is Newark?

[dexy]

down south!!

[britten_mark]

Americana - Its bloody expensive though. When you eventually find the entry fees hidden in the depths of the web site you'll find its abot £40-55 each depending on how long you visit.

Trouble is its gone from being a car show to a "lifestyle" event, with prices to match. I love American cars but dressing like Boss Hogg and listening to crap music is not my thing. I stopped going 12 years ago.

[froggie]

i use to do the newark kit car shows and sound offs but started to dissagree with them charging us exibitors big fees ,as without us there would be no show,
THERE JUST MONEY SPINNERS WITH NO INTREST IN CARS EXEPT EXPLOITING THE ENTHUSIASTS ,hence saltburn show was our brain child born one drunken friday in rosey ogradeys,
and witch is still getting bigger each year,
may be we should ALL BOYCOT any show where the enthusiast pays.

[jagsy]

I actually think the meet is tomorrow night, not last week, sorry for those that turned up.

[Selmer]

how was Americana at Newark, Richard?
My mate saw you there.

[jagsy]

Interesting - - - Cars were lovely, my favourite was a 65 Impala on air that had been fully restored, I'll post some pics when I get sorted.

Did your mate say hello?

[Selmer]

jagsy said:

Interesting - - - Cars were lovely, my favourite was a 65 Impala on air that had been fully restored, I'll post some pics when I get sorted. Did your mate say hello?

I don't think he spoke much all weekend. Too busy with his tongue hanging out.

[semi42]

yep, every 2nd wed of the month

great turnout last night

awsome twin turboed vette
lots of mustangs
nice 32 ford (v6 cossie)
holden
beetles

even an old bentley

my sons pics are here

5 meg zip file full of photos

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/beatroute/mcdonaldsgateshead.zip

[jagsy]

It was a good turn out. Thank you for the pics.

The black 55 Chev with a 502 in WAS AWESOME

Mine is runnign exceptioanlly well with the new larger MAF meter and proper fuel hehehe.

I dob't think I met you Semi?

[docevi1]

you're forgetting a certain small Marlin Roadster was there as well

The old "Bentley" is my bro-in-laws dad's. He built it completely from scratch. The green Pontiac parks just down the road from me as well, see it most days I walk the dog!

These pictures were taken by a mate of mine.

[Byff]

Now that I know it's the second Wednesday of the month, I'll make the next meet-up.

Couldn't make it this month due to two punctures. I can't turn up with a poxy spare steel wheel on, totally destroys the look of the thing.

[jagsy]

Sorry I missed you Stefan sorry the car (nice), but had to dash.

[docevi1]

yep, heard the "dash". Naughty boy

[britten_mark]

jagsy said:

I actually think the meet is tomorrow night, not last week, sorry for those that turned up.

That would be me, shite.