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« on: January 07, 2011, 05:19:11 PM » |
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Following a mention of it in the General Discussion section, it looks like we'll be having a pitch at this show again this year.
Sunday the 8th May 2011, the Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hants.
For those new to the forum, this is a classic vehicle show, organised jointly by Basingstoke council & the Thornycroft Society. Thornycrofts were a major employer in Basingstoke for over 70 years, building heavy lorries, such as the "Mighty Antar" tank transporter. The show's a 1 day event, attracting something like 900 vehicles, & 20,000 people. Everything from motorcycles & trikes to buses, lorries, traction engines, classic & custom cars -basically anything automotive & interesting. The Memorial Park's right in the middle of the town, about a mile from junction 6 of the M3, (about 30 miles from London), with 2 fields -one for individual entries, with a few autojumble stalls, & the other for club displays.
Somehow we manage to bluff our way into the club field every year, put up a small gazebo, sit around eating donuts & generally making the place look untidy. Despite our best intentions to line vehicles up in some semblance of order, it always descends into chaos as soon as we've got more than 2 machines there -organised we ain't.
Entry's free for both participants & show goers, all it'll cost you is your petrol & time, but we need to submit an entry form so the organisers know how many to expect. We usually manage to muster a couple of dozen assorted machines, both finished, running examples & part built projects. Seems the viewing public are as interested in checking out "works in progress" as they are shiny show bikes/cars. It's not often Joe Public gets to see what goes on "behind the scenes" of a vehicle build.
Officially the show runs from 11am to 5pm with all vehicles required on site by 10.30am. Transportation is down to you so obviously if you've got something that's not roadworthy, you'll need to arrange a trailer or van -maybe sharing with another forum member in your area?
It's not a huge show but it's a good excuse to meet up with some fellow forum faces & check out the projects you see here in the metal. Bring the family along & make a day of it. Basingstoke has a big new indoor shopping precinct 5 minutes walk from the park, with 10 screen cinema, loads of food outlets etc, so even if the missus ain't into motors, she can spend the day spending your money while you peruse the show.
The group entry form has to be in by the 1st of April.
So. If you're fairly certain you can take part, add your name & vehicle to the list below please.
Twisted Patience --------- Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo ----- 1 bike
1 trike
Cabman77 ---------------- Yamaha Virago
Tazet ------------------- Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky ------------------- Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
Reliant trike, unfinished project
Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2011, 07:34:37 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2011, 09:55:28 PM » |
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Probably me and Gertie. I really enjoyed it last year!
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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2011, 10:13:51 PM » |
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Can't get a better recommendation than that! We can't guarantee the weather, but the welcome will most definitely be warm & fluffy. Already lookin' forward to it.  Twisted Patience --------- Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe? Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo ----- 1 bike 1 trike Cabman77 ---------------- Yamaha Virago Tazet ------------------- Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer Manky ------------------- Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know) Reliant trike, unfinished project Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project BikerGran ----------------- Yamaha GT550 trike Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl ----- Cosworth model B roadster |
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2011, 12:35:47 AM » |
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Fingers crossed will have a Marina van there this year. 1500hp alky burner, runs 8s.
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2011, 05:13:18 AM » |
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"The van with no name"? Please, please, please, tell me you've bought it Dave!
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« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2011, 11:06:17 AM » |
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me as well does anyone want a large marque size gazebo i know of one for free. about the size of the one we had at the show last year
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« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2011, 11:26:21 AM » |
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me as well does anyone want a large marque size gazebo i know of one for free. about the size of the one we had at the show last year
if you have it dave. and bring it along to the basingstoke show. you can help put it up and take it down again |
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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2011, 11:53:59 AM » |
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Now..........you know I wrote instructions for the Gazebo and put them.....................................somewhere!!!
Twisted Patience --------- Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo ----- 1 bike
1 trike
Cabman77 ---------------- Yamaha Virago
Tazet ------------------- Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky ------------------- Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
Reliant trike, unfinished project
Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran ----------------- Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl ----- Cosworth model B roadster
Clive-----------------------------GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
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« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2011, 12:15:23 PM » |
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Now..........you know I wrote instructions for the Gazebo and put them.....................................somewhere!!! but atleast you will have enough time to find them Twisted Patience --------- Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe? Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo ----- 1 bike 1 trike Cabman77 ---------------- Yamaha Virago Tazet ------------------- Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer Manky ------------------- Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know) Reliant trike, unfinished project Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project BikerGran ----------------- Yamaha GT550 trike Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl ----- Cosworth model B roadster Clive----------------------- Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!! terry t--------------------- Honda Goldwing trike? |
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« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2011, 03:51:20 PM » |
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if you have it dave. and bring it along to the basingstoke show. you can help put it up and take it down again begins with 'b' ends with 's' |
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« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2011, 05:50:07 PM » |
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Fingers crossed will have a Marina van there this year. 1500hp alky burner, runs 8s.
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« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2011, 09:52:20 PM » |
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"The van with no name"? Please, please, please, tell me you've bought it Dave!
No mate, but trying to get Joe to bring it along, i think this 1 would really freak them all out.For those that havent seen it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ja5YfU5APY |
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« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2011, 10:06:29 PM » |
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Twisted Patience --------- Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo ----- 1 bike
1 trike
Cabman77 ---------------- Yamaha Virago
Tazet ------------------- Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky ------------------- Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
Reliant trike, unfinished project
Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran ----------------- Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl ----- Cosworth model B roadster
Clive -------------------- Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t ------------------ Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade ---------------- Triumph pi saloon
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