Topic: RVSR Show, Medford, OR USA (Read 10445 times)

miraclepieco · « **on:** January 15, 2013, 06:44:40 PM »

It's official: the Scrap Rod is no longer a rat rod; it is a SHOW CAR

ha ha.

I applied to an indoor car show Feb 9-10 in Medford, Oregon and - to my amazement - was accepted! This is surprising because this show has historically been for finished cars, ie "shiny," and has excluded rat rods. Evidently their standards are relaxing, or they are conceding that the popularity and legitimacy of rat rods is undeniable.

Whatever the reason, I am honored to be included in this prestigious event. Here's my acceptance letter:

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2013, 06:53:04 PM »

cool , glad for you .I'm sure it will score well .

lowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2013, 04:38:44 AM »

kool show them your best (or worst)

have a good time lol

hotwheels · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2013, 05:48:39 AM »

That is awesome. Glad to see some shows are starting to get openminded about our rides.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:10:30 PM »

Quote from: hotwheels on January 16, 2013, 05:48:39 AM

That is awesome. Glad to see some shows are starting to get openminded about our rides.

Yeah, I'm ambivalent about gaining mainstream acceptance. I kinda miss the unsafe, anti-social, outlaw image of rat rods. Maybe if I act obnoxious enough, I can get rats kicked out again. Do you think doing donuts on the show floor would do it?

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2013, 01:56:30 PM »

Yep , I believe that would do it

lowboy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2013, 02:42:14 PM »

no guts no glory

obama · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2013, 11:13:10 PM »

quick, make the car show display rope stanchion's, get out the do not touch signs, and start waxing the undercarriage.
Congratulations, yours will look good in a "all clean" show.

coony278 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2013, 07:02:27 AM »

might as well sell it now , since it isnt a real rat anymore ! LOL just kidding congrats

miraclepieco · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2013, 01:33:14 AM »

Today was setup day at the Rogue Valley Street Rods 2013 Charity Car Show. I had a 60-mile drive to get there in February temperatures with no windows and no heater. Judging from the dozens of trailers in the lot, I was the only car that drove in under its own power - and most of them only came across town!

I was a bit surprised to see that, of about 100 cars, I am the only rat in attendance. This event is still very much about shiny cars. However I did notice one tuner car so evidently the show committee is allowing one token representative of each automotive genre, and I am the "token rat!" Actually I think this is great; it will give the public new insight into hot rods - they don't have to be Easter eggs! I left the bugs on my windshield and radiator and put my "show accessory" on the seat (see pic).

Here is a view of the pavilion from the participant's loft (free food for all entrants!) with the Scrap Rod in the foreground. The area shown is about 1/3 of the cars. Saturday and Sunday every inch of this will be jam-packed with spectators.

Dustin Arnett · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2013, 03:21:36 AM »

Hehehe... Nice!!!

~Dustin

streetrat · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2013, 06:40:25 AM »

Good luck!! That show accessory might get you kicked out. Love it. Let us know if any more rats show up. Congratulations!!! I'm sure you will represent well.

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2013, 07:20:03 AM »

looking good !

hotwheels · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2013, 07:36:04 AM »

that is excellent.....You'll get more attention then most any other vehicle in the building......

lowboy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2013, 08:36:01 AM »

Have fun and show them purty cars up

Rust T Nuts · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2013, 04:35:50 PM »

Most of shows I go to don't have a rat class and the organizers look at you like somebody passed gas ,,,but all the spectators gather around the rats and take pictures. That speaks volumes....

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miraclepieco · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:32:35 AM »

Quote from: lowboy on February 09, 2013, 08:36:01 AM

Have fun and show them purty cars up

Quote from: Rust T Nuts on February 09, 2013, 04:35:50 PM

Most of shows I go to don't have a rat class and the organizers look at you like somebody passed gas ,,,but all the spectators gather around the rats and take pictures. That speaks volumes....

Quote from: hotwheels on February 09, 2013, 07:36:04 AM

that is excellent.....You'll get more attention then most any other vehicle in the building......

Quote from: streetrat on February 09, 2013, 06:40:25 AM

Good luck!! That show accessory might get you kicked out. Love it. Let us know if any more rats show up. Congratulations!!! I'm sure you will represent well.

Good weather today, so the place was packed, two overflow parking lots full too. I had to wait for crowds to clear just to take the photo below. Ha ha, I'm sure that my truck got more attention PER DOLLAR SPENT than any other car in the show!

The dog poop on the seat is always a big hit with kids - they see it, then run grab their parents, pointing at it with glee. I can't expect to trophy among this collection of high-dollar cars, but my car stands out among the chrome crowd and I'm proud to represent rats.

lowboy · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2013, 08:35:27 AM »

kool

glad you sent us an update

glad you show accessory is getting attention and getting the kids involved keep showing them down(up)

obama · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2013, 09:14:59 AM »

Cool, let us know how it turned out, and if ya had fun.

Rust T Nuts · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2013, 07:52:44 PM »

That's too cool. I am going out and finding me some fake doo...

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miraclepieco · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2013, 10:53:02 PM »

Had a nice drive back from the show today, 60 miles in sunshine and relatively warm temperature. No trophy, just a sponsor's plaque.

Here's a pic of me driving on the Interstate taken by my wife following behind. Also a video of the event. I will warn you, it is painfully boring except for the 6:57 mark!


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lowboy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2013, 04:08:23 AM »

glad to hear you had fun

sorry bout no trophy

streetrat · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2013, 06:45:35 AM »

i am glad you said mark 6:57. i paused the video and seen the best ride(in my humble opinion) at the show. there are some nice cars there though. love the early thunderbirds. great pic's. thank you.

miraclepieco · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2013, 05:41:21 PM »

Quote from: lowboy on February 11, 2013, 04:08:23 AM

glad to hear you had fun sorry bout no trophy

Yeah, I needed more kindling for the trophy bonfire at Cow Creek Jalopy Jam

Greybeards Customs · « **Reply #24 on:** February 11, 2013, 05:43:47 PM »

I liked the outdoor section at the end with all the drag cars

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