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Vic Piano 11-02-2012 08:04 AM

2013 Florida “Barner’s Bash” Plans
 

2013 Florida “Barner’s Bash” Plans:D

For the 2013 Florida “Barner’s Bash” we’re thinking about taking things a little further south of Tampa. Here are a few examples of things we’d like to do; there is an Antique Automobile Museum in Sarasota (approximately 100 miles south of Tampa) also, for the ladies, St. Armands Circle in Sarasota provides excellent shopping as well as a bunch of restaurants to choose from. I’ll start checking hotels in the area for availability and see if I can get a discount rate.

Steve (Steve46) has made initial contact with the Ruskin Drive-In and they are receptive to having a “car show”, reserving a row(s) for us on either Friday or Saturday night.

In Ft. Myers (a little further south) there is the Henry Ford winter retreat across the street from Thomas Edison’s home. Both are museums and would make an interesting stop.

We are thinking about having the “Bash” in early to mid March, but before we firm up any dates, I'd appreciate some input from those of you that would like to attend to enable us to accommodate the maximum number of “Barner’s”. We're looking forward to another Florida "Barner's Bash":):cool:

chuck stevens 11-02-2012 08:22 AM

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Vic, Do you remember the privet collection near Dade City, I had some pictures of it about a year ago. The guy's name is Tom Small, he's a great guy, and a ford guy to boot. If you want I'll try to get his phone number. I'm down here till Thanksgiving, NO HURRICANES down here! Let me know Chuck S.

Vic Piano 11-02-2012 08:59 AM

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Chuck, That would be excellent. If you get a chance, give me a call, the guys are most likely going to be here tomorrow to play, hopefully you'll be able to make it over to my place before you go back up north. Vic

JM 35 Sedan 11-02-2012 09:32 AM

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Vic, sent you a pm on this. I like the idea of going further south. If we decided to go near Punta Gorda we could stop in and 'harass' ;) G.M. and Skip some about Flathead cooling technology advancements :).

Vic Piano 11-02-2012 09:53 AM

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Hi John, Punta Gorda is a place I'd like to stop at as well. I'll give GM & Skip a call (once we have confirmed the event dates) to see if we can set something up.

TomT/Williamsburg 11-02-2012 10:12 AM

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So this Bash would not involve any outside shows like we have done in the past? Not complaining, just asking - I do like the venue so far ....

Vic Piano 11-02-2012 10:27 AM

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Hi Tom, there may be another "show" at the Drive-In, as there are several local area car clubs that might want to participate. However, at this time nothing in conjunction with any other events has been planned. I can guarantee you perfect topless cruising weather though… :D :cool: Vic

JM 35 Sedan 11-02-2012 11:08 AM

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Tom, depending on the Bash dates, there may be an opportunity to take in Billetproof, before or after the Bash, for those who wish to attend that show. I have no idea when Billetproof is scheduled for 2013. Maybe Google would know?

Vic Piano 11-02-2012 11:53 AM

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To my knowledge, the dates for the 2013 Billetproof Florida show have not been published yet however, I do think it will be in March. Vic

39coupe 11-02-2012 06:22 PM

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Billetproof Florida is on March 23,2013 at Big Daddy's Museum. Mike

Steve/IL 11-02-2012 07:08 PM

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Vic, Any chance of scheduling the 2013 Florida Barner's Bash in mid to late February?? We'll be in Florida until March 2. Bringing our 42 Ford Woodie down from Illinois. Really like the idea doing the Barner's Bash in southwest Florida! I believe quite a few of us snowbirds are heading home by early March?


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Originally Posted by Vic Piano (Post 526947)
2013 Florida “Barner’s Bash” Plans:D

For the 2013 Florida “Barner’s Bash” we’re thinking about taking things a little further south of Tampa. Here are a few examples of things we’d like to do; there is an Antique Automobile Museum in Sarasota (approximately 100 miles south of Tampa) also, for the ladies, St. Armands Circle in Sarasota provides excellent shopping as well as a bunch of restaurants to choose from. I’ll start checking hotels in the area for availability and see if I can get a discount rate.

Steve (Steve46) has made initial contact with the Ruskin Drive-In and they are receptive to having a “car show”, reserving a row(s) for us on either Friday or Saturday night.

In Ft. Myers (a little further south) there is the Henry Ford winter retreat across the street from Thomas Edison’s home. Both are museums and would make an interesting stop.

We are thinking about having the “Bash” in early to mid March, but before we firm up any dates, I'd appreciate some input from those of you that would like to attend to enable us to accommodate the maximum number of “Barner’s”. We're looking forward to another Florida "Barner's Bash":):cool:


Tom Morookian 11-03-2012 05:23 AM

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If you actually get down to the Punta Gorda or Ft. Myers area there are 2 stops you may want to make:


Muscle Car City has a display (indoor) of over 100 cars - mostly muscle vintage so lots of GM chrysler as well as Mustangs and a few oldies

www.musclecarcity.net

Monday nights in North Ft. Myers (Rt 41 at Rt 78) Merchants Crossing has a "cruise in" usually attended by 100 or more cars. All vintages.

Steve/IL 11-03-2012 06:32 PM

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Tom,
Thanks for the heads up. When we were down last year, we attended a cruise in at Muscle Car City one weekend and a swap meet another weekend with our 65 Impala Station Wagon which we drove down from Illinois. I sold the Chevy Wagon when we got home, so now we only have Fords! Coming down in mid December and plan to go Muscle Car City events and to the Merchants Crossing cruise ins on a regular basis. Trailering the 42 Woodie down, since we just have too much to haul down from home. Will hopefully see you there?
Steve

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Originally Posted by Tom Morookian (Post 527425)
If you actually get down to the Punta Gorda or Ft. Myers area there are 2 stops you may want to make:


Muscle Car City has a display (indoor) of over 100 cars - mostly muscle vintage so lots of GM chrysler as well as Mustangs and a few oldies

www.musclecarcity.net

Monday nights in North Ft. Myers (Rt 41 at Rt 78) Merchants Crossing has a "cruise in" usually attended by 100 or more cars. All vintages.


Vic Piano 11-03-2012 08:00 PM

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Steve, we haven't really started to get serious about the dates just yet... February sounds good to me and I want to accommodate as many "Barner's" as possible so we get the best turnout... I'll start getting serious about selecting the dates in a week or so. Vic

Steve/IL 11-03-2012 11:54 PM

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Vic,
I'm in for mid to late February. Hopefully more of us 'Barner' snowbirds will chime in with their Florida schedules.
Steve

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano (Post 527802)
Steve, we haven't really started to get serious about the dates just yet... February sounds good to me and I want to accommodate as many "Barner's" as possible so we get the best turnout... I'll start getting serious about selecting the dates in a week or so. Vic


Pat/Ohio 11-04-2012 08:36 AM

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Vic, Another Meet going on around that time is the AACA Meet in Lakeland on February 21-23, 2013. Might be something that some of the 'Barners might be interested in. Also the Zephyrhills Show is usually around that time also. We'll be Florida January thru March...so any of the dates should work for us. Thanks, Pat

Just checked....The Zephyrhills Show/Auction/Swap Meet is February 21-24, 2013.

Vic Piano 11-04-2012 10:21 AM

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Pat, I'm aware of the other events going on in that time frame. The AACA Meet would be an excellent choice, Zephyrhills, on the other hand, has not provided very good hunting for Flathead pats in recent years. They do however have vintage dirt track racing as well as an auction but parking is poor. In the past we've always tied our event to another automotive related event and that has worked well however, in an attempt to expand our event, I thought it might be a nice change to do some touring in Sarasota, Ft. Myers and the surrounding area as there are automotive related venues to be enjoyed. As always, we’ll try to accommodate the wishes of the majority of attendees’, in scheduling the locations. Vic

Vic Piano 11-04-2012 11:56 AM

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For those interested, here's a link that Steve (Steve46) provided that gives information about the Ruskin Drive-In. http://www.ruskinfamilydrivein.com/

Vic Piano 11-05-2012 12:52 PM

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Ok, we've narrowed it down to possibly two different weekend dates (the last weekend in February or the first weekend in March) however, we are waiting for conformation from the Drive-In as to their preferable date. We have also decided to schedule the "Bash" away from other events taking place in February & March in central Florida, to enable us to focus on and possibly expand our activities.

We are still in the early stages of setting things up so; we're open to suggestions from those of you that would plan to attend. I have it on good authority that Bill Wzorek may once again create one of his masterpieces’ for the "Miss Shelly Award", and we’re working on a few other venues of interest to visit. Let us know your thoughts and ideas, to make the 2013 Florida "Barner's Bash" the best one yet.

Vic Piano 11-25-2012 05:38 PM

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paints4me2 11-29-2012 12:41 AM

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If this helps I met Tom Small at Daytona Turkey Run his phone # 727-518-4700 ; Email Carlady57@hot mail.com .nice guy invited me to come and see his collection. antique cars,scooters,signs and seems to be into 32 fords now at least 3 that we talked about. hope this helps Ralph

paints4me2 11-29-2012 12:45 AM

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Billetproof is March 23,2013 at Garlits.

chuck stevens 11-29-2012 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by paints4me2 (Post 543221)
Billetproof is March 23,2013 at Garlits.


I've been to Tom's place and it is a must see! He is a great guy, and has unimaginable amount of v8 Fords ,signage and even some Chevys to fill in the empty spaces.
You could go there ten times and not see it all.

Vic Piano 11-29-2012 07:20 AM

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Chuck, where is Tom located? I have been working on scheduling this years "Bash" a little further south of Tampa and logistically it might not be possible to include (if Tom was up for it) a visit to see his collection. Also, the Billetproof show is on the 23rd of February at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala and, as I said in an earlier post, I'm trying to schedule the "Barner's Bash" away from other events for several reasons, not the least of which is; in the past, we've held it in conjunction with Billetproof, Zephyrhills, etc. so, this time I wanted to offer up some different venues and opportunities that would include some driving excursions. However, if the majority of people planning to attend the 2013 Florida "Barner's Bash" would prefer to do the same thing (Billetproof) this year, we can still change the plans; I'll just need to know the consensus as soon as possible. I'll make the "cut off" date (for making changes) December 15th. So, if anyone that is planning to attend would like to go to Billetproof again, let me know. Vic

Vic Piano 12-04-2012 08:53 AM

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http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...iveInSneak.jpg

Vic Piano 12-06-2012 04:52 PM

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OK, it's official.:cool:
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n...Invitation.jpg

Old Redneck 12-06-2012 05:37 PM

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March would be great that we could make it.We just got another Motor Home and that would be a nice test for it.MAYBE pAT COULD PUT SOME OF US UP FOR THE EVENT. Is Pat down there yet. I heard he bought a big spread down there.He won't tell me where because he afraid we would crash in on him and Lolly Pop or is it Candy?She sure is one good looking girl.I will watch the dates for sure.

Vic Piano 12-06-2012 08:14 PM

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Ken, we'd love to see you and Barb down here for the "Bash", I sure hope you can make it. Vic

G.M. 12-06-2012 10:44 PM

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Vic if you get down to Punta Gorda I will supply lunch or dinner at my place for all on the tour. Ken has the key to the "Gated Community" with a few motor home hook ups. I have enough room for 15 or 20 motor homes without hook ups also. You need to get dates nailed down soon so over night rooms can be reserved. They become hard to find in any resort areas in the winter season. G.M.

Vic Piano 12-07-2012 06:45 AM

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Hi George, thanks for the offer, we'll have to talk about possibly a Saturday afternoon and/or evening at your place. The dates are now "set in stone", they are March 22nd - 24th. I know that Billetproof is on the 23rd at Don Garlits but, we've included that event twice, and I thought it would be nice to see other sights of automotive interest in Florida this time.

We are still working out details for the Friday cruise to Sarasota, the antique auto museum and the Drive-In as well as the Saturday cruise to Ft. Myers to tour the Ford-Edison Estates and back to Punta Gorda to your place (thanks again). We may also try to have our traditional BBQ on Sunday at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs. If all of this comes together it will include a lot of cruising in our Flatheads and, after all, that’s what it should be all about.

chuck stevens 12-07-2012 07:27 AM

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Vic,
Here is a link on mapquest that shows the area of Tom's place. He is on Parrish rd., off from Blanton rd., north west of Dade City. I don't have his phone number up here (NY), but I'll be coming back down after Xmas. He is a very nice guy with a ton of rare Fords. Lets get him on the list, Chuck S.



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Originally Posted by Vic Piano (Post 543263)
Chuck, where is Tom located? I have been working on scheduling this years "Bash" a little further south of Tampa and logistically it might not be possible to include (if Tom was up for it) a visit to see his collection. Also, the Billetproof show is on the 23rd of February at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala and, as I said in an earlier post, I'm trying to schedule the "Barner's Bash" away from other events for several reasons, not the least of which is; in the past, we've held it in conjunction with Billetproof, Zephyrhills, etc. so, this time I wanted to offer up some different venues and opportunities that would include some driving excursions. However, if the majority of people planning to attend the 2013 Florida "Barner's Bash" would prefer to do the same thing (Billetproof) this year, we can still change the plans; I'll just need to know the consensus as soon as possible. I'll make the "cut off" date (for making changes) December 15th. So, if anyone that is planning to attend would like to go to Billetproof again, let me know. Vic


chuck stevens 12-07-2012 07:28 AM

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Oh yea here's the link: http://mapq.st/UJMQ8a

Vic Piano 12-07-2012 07:48 AM

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Sounds like a plan Chuck. He's a little North of where we were planning to be but hopefully we'll be able to include a stop at his place if he's willing.

TomT/Williamsburg 12-07-2012 03:17 PM

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Might not be able to make it to this one - I've got to see what's coming up on next years calendar as I'm thinking of making a run to Bonneville in the roadster. We will make a few stops inbetween and probably take 2-3 weeks when all is said and done ....

Vic Piano 12-07-2012 03:54 PM

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Tom, that sounds like fun...:D got room for me in the Roadster?:eek:

TomT/Williamsburg 12-07-2012 04:08 PM

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Sure - we can hook up at some point (maybe at your Mom's?) and run out from there. If you think I'm kidding, I'm not!! Be prepared for stops at Speedway, Daryl Starbird's museum, Fordbarn and HAMB folks, and other places of interest along the route .....

Vic Piano 12-07-2012 04:33 PM

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That sure sounds good only, I'll have to retire first...:eek: and that's not looking to promising at the moment.:(

TomT/Williamsburg 12-07-2012 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic Piano (Post 548450)
That sure sounds good only, I'll have to retire first...:eek: and that's not looking to promising at the moment.:(

Just save up your vacation days!! :eek:

Vic Piano 12-08-2012 09:44 AM

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What's a vacation...:confused:

BILL WZOREK 12-08-2012 09:55 AM

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Vic : Those are the days that you have to go to work to cover some one else's job so they don't have to be there. LOL LOL


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