Being the self appointed trouble maker, I mean (get err together err)
2 questions
1, local area, when do some of you around Dallas want to do a get together? (Hurry while Woody’s out) :poke: Woody out get it??:poke:
2, Big broad areas get together. You people way down south, east, and west and in between throw some ideas out.
Let’s make this summer a slam bang shootem up kinda deal!!!!!:nanawrench:
Throw out some thoughts.
You’re Texans, so I know you’re not bashful!!!!!
Donny

Need to Meet someplace between Houston and Dallas You Dallas area Folkes could meet The gulfcoast area Folks Half way .... People here dont want to Drive 4/5 Hours to go Hang out , Think about a Halfway point ....:texas: I would be happy to help you set things up I have Been the Chairman on the Santa Fe Chamber Of commerece Car show here for a few Years
Person handing out the awards is Fixitguy (Roy)

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Now remember I'm trying to set up 2 get togethers, 1 local and 1 yankee, I mean regional:poke:
So mister "Chairman on the Santa Fe Chaber Of commerece" you got some dates coming up this summer?
Donny :texas:

Fathers day weekend is when we have been doing the show but it tends to be a little hot Before June Or after Aug ??? What do you think

Lets see what all ideas come up.
Donny

Thats Fine the more ides the better / Texas Motor Speedway Test runs and Camp Out /or Hotels ??
Any Ideas ??? :texas:

Remember there is the Ft Worth Motorama now in July (1-3rd, Fri-Sun). That will be my last outing since I have orders back to Japan leaving out in July. For those of you from out of the area; if your car can't make it, maybe you can. Cowtown and the Stockyards might be some good fun for the whole family for the holiday weekend. Plus hanging out with us DFW people might not be too bad.

Maybe we can do a cruise-in from DFW to a point half way to Houston while you guys do the same coming northbound. We all eat some BBQ in the middle then cruise home?

TX MOTOR SPEEDWAY SOUNDS GOOD TO ME PLUS WE COULD FIND A PLACE THAT DDD AND I COULD SETTLE OUR LIL FRIENDLY FUED BRING WHICH EVER ONR YOU WANT DDD LMAO WOODY OUT:beer::texas::You_Rock:

Centerville TX is (according to Google) 125 miles from Dallas on I-45, and 118 miles from Houston on I-45 using only the city name to look them up. Where is a good place to meet and eat in Centerville? Anyone been there before?

Fort Boggy state park?:texas: Thats doable for us ppl around Austin

Stay away from the third weekend of every month, do it before June and I'm good for Fort Boggy.

Stay away from the third weekend of every month, do it before June and I'm good for Fort Boggy.

Long before June!!!
I don't know about being out in the woods with those south Texas guys????:poke:
Who's gonna let me park my (pinkomino) next to them or is there going to be a (park all pink El Camino's here sign?):dontknow:
Sounds like great plans getting started, I can't wait for a big-o-bunch of us to get together!!!!:nanawrench:
What do you other people think? Doable?????
Donny

Fort Boggy: open Wed-Sun 8am till sunset.
Picnic tables and BBQ pits around a 15 acre lake open to small boats.
A little far for me but hey it's Texas ya know. :texas:

FWIW Centerville according to the 2000 census had a pop. of just 903 and it's the county seat.
I don't know if they can handle a bunch of rowdy Elkyholics. Don't know if the jail is big enough!!! :texas:

Fort Boggy: open Wed-Sun 8am till sunset.
Picnic tables and BBQ pits around a 15 acre lake open to small boats.
A little far for me but hey it's Texas ya know. :texas:

What, we're not worth driving 5 hours to hang out with? Drive faster and make it a 4 hour trip.:poke:

What, we're not worth driving 5 hours to hang out with? Drive faster and make it a 4 hour trip.:poke:
You Sir should know better than to issue a challenge to a Marine.
I pretty much will drive any where within reason.
396 BBC @ $3.10 a gallon = priceless.
I refuse to park next to pinkie!!! :poke:

You Sir should know better than to issue a challenge to a Marine.
I pretty much will drive any where within reason.
396 BBC @ $3.10 a gallon = priceless.
I refuse to park next to pinkie!!! :poke:

What rear gears are you running?
Donny
P.s. it's hard to park next to something if it's parked on your roof!!!!!!!:poke:
It will be on you like the coon skin hat on Davie crocket!!!!!
Donny

Hey Guys, an newbie from Dayton here. Sounds like fun, I'd like to meet some of the people I've been reading about. I'm on my second Elky, currently a 1984.

About the State get-together - thanks, Donny, for once again getting something very worthwhile started. Count me IN! Also count on whatever help that the 'gater & I can furnish. We can generate Statewide PM lists and get invitations mailed out - as soon as you get the date & location finalized. Only things I'd like to suggest are (1) that you don't forget all the great members down San 'tonio way - "Remember the Geezer" comes to mind when I think of that city (I can't imagine why?), and (2) that we strongly emphasize that El Caminos, while encouraged, are optional - we want all the members possible to attend. Thanks again, Donny! And now everyone knows why I've named you the official Activities Director for the Region.................Ken :beer: :You_Rock: :texas:

:bump:Need more input so we can get more output, so put it in!!!:poke:
Donny

What about Madisonville? it's on I-45 just south of Centerville. There is a new Buckee's store there and they have a huge parking lot and clean bathrooms! There are lots of places to eat and i'm sure the manager of Buckee's would like the added bidnuz. Centerville is a nice little town but they don't have any facilities. But, if you wanna buy a horse, pony or donkey, I can show you where to buy one!

We had a spring meet at Belton last year, which mainly attracted DFW and Austin folks, although it wouldn't be too much of a drive for S.A. folks. I thought the meet location was great, and would be in favor of meeting there again. Belton is on I-35 just south of Temple. Would that be too far for Houston people to go? Also, I would be in favor of any meet at or near Texas Motor Speedway, or at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis.

I far one would like to see if we meet some where that is in the afternoon so we have the time it takes to drive to it. And Donny if my Grand Camino is on the road in time far this I will park next to your pinkie.

hey centex, you realize that if donny gets that one elkie with the huge cowl hood, his will look more like curly's skunk skin cap than anything davy crockett wore. lmao woo woo woo woo woo

:nanawrench:

Well thanks Melissa!!! If yours aint ready tell your paint and body guy we'll have a meet & greet in his drive way!!!!!
Donny

I'm up for us all meeting at Melissa's auto shop to tell him to get to work!

I did finally did get my Grand Camino out of Robet's Auto last Sat. Now I have it in the body shop jail. Now you guys might like to have a meet at this shop. This guy have some very neet cars he is working on. The name on the shop is Smoky Hill Restoration. It is on the east side of Granbury. If you are evey close but you should check it out.

OK Now lets get a Place Hammerd out II need to save For Gas ,right now we are all Over the Board i dont have a problem Driving 2/3 Hours :dontknow::texas:
Belton would be OK we have Family in Temple there is a drag strip Belton Right off the Hwy Maybe set up Camp there

OK Now lets get a Place Hammerd out II need to save For Gas ,right now we are all Over the Board i dont have a problem Driving 2/3 Hours :dontknow::texas:
Belton would be OK we have Family in Temple there is a drag strip Belton Right off the Hwy Maybe set up Camp there

I haven't started pushing for an exact place yet because I'd like to give more people time to respond. I figure the center of where (most) people that are willing to come will be the fairest. So do like me and save all you nickels and dimes till we pick a place:poke:
I want to meet as many and have as many members there as possible but still be fair in location.
So hey you people better speak up if you want it to closer to you!!!
Donny

According to Mapquest, distances/times are as follows;
Belton
Houston, 171 mls, 3 hrs 6 mins
Dallas, 137, 2 hrs 16 mins
Austin, 60 mls, 1 hr 8 mins
San Antonio, 140 mls, 2 hrs 19 mins
Centerville
Houston, 117 mls, 1 hrs 53 mins
Dallas, 123, 2 hrs 0 mins
Austin, 144 mls, 2 hr 34 mins
San Antonio, 227 mls, 3 hrs 50 mins

Belton looks like a good bet if people are coming from all 4 locations (or places in between) although a bit further for Houstonians. Centerville's probably better if no-one is coming from San Antonio. Rider to that is I've stopped many times off of I-45 on my way to Dallas around Madisonville and Centerville and I don't remember thinking they were places I needed to go back to in a hurry, plus I've been up and down I-45 more times than I care to remember and I wouldn't put it on my top 10 list of fun things to do in Texas. Never been to Belton, and it would be a nicer drive, so it would probably get my vote (for what it's worth). Plus I think there's at least one wrecking yard in the area which some people might find interesting.

You're right about the salvage yard in Belton. I've been there (after our last ECC meet last March). It's an interesting place to say the least. http://americanhotrodz.com/

We met at Confederate Park in Belton last time. Nice place right off of I-35 with facilities and plenty of parking. http://www.ci.belton.tx.us/facilities.aspx?RID=2&Page=detail

I agree that if we can get enough members from S.A. and Austin to come, it may be the best option. Like DDD said, we'll just have to see who is willing to come, and then pick a time and place that will work for the greatest number of people.

They need to speak up or drive far!!! You know those southern guys are to stuck up for us North Texas people!!!!:poke:
Come on San Antoino stand up and be counted!!! :nanawrench:
Donny

Fort Boggy state park or Belton or Bryan would all be doable for me. Would like to keep it less than a 3 hr drive. I live around the Willis area off of I-45. This is sounding great.:beer:

Would like to keep it less than a 3 hr drive.:beer:
Uhh...this IS Texas, we can't go get a loaf of bread under three hours. :nanawrench:

True that. It is 35 miles to the closest town with any size. Can't get pizza delivered but I don't have to worry about noisy neighbors.

I could probably do Belton this year.

Come on San Antoino stand up and be counted!!! :nanawrench:
Donny


HERE!!

I'll probably go anywhere within reason---provided work schedule permits.
Looks to be a busy springtime for me

I'd be in for Belton.

Uhh...this IS Texas, we can't go get a loaf of bread under three hours. :nanawrench:
Ain't that the dang truth... LMAO!

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Fort Boggy sounds fine. Then again I am down for whatever. The drive does not bother me and the wife loves the road trips. I will bring the Keg!

Im in. Donny,Terminator and i can trail each other.

Well, I've read through all the posts up to this point, and I'm on the fence as usual. Being self-employed, my world can get crazy at any time. Especially spring and summer. I'll say this, I don't care much for I-45(as somebody pointed out), I've made that drive almost as many as I-35 (south outta Dallas), and I like 35 better. I like to think I'll make the get-together this year, but there are so many variables (same goes for everybody else, I'm sure). From up here at the Red River, anywhere is a haul, but it does sound like a great spring fling, so I am interested and will keep tabs on the plan. Donny, I'll need to start saving 5's and 10's, not nickle's and dime's. :poke:

So I think we're close to running two polls soon:

One for the date, then one for the place.
Or maybe it's one for the place, then one for the date.

Im in. Donny,Terminator and i can trail each other.

I'll make sure I get in front of you next time so you don't get nervous! VRooom!

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O.K well Mr. Rogers is going to take this over so he can introduce himself to the lucky few that haven't met him :poke:
Nah, I'm more of a local guy, Kens the big organizer!!!
He'll set up the time and place and I'll be there!!!!
Donny

DANG YALL FORFGET ABOUT LUMPY AND I HMMM ILL GO WHERE EVER A SLONG AS I CAN BRING MY SLICKS WE GOT A LIL BURN OUT CONTEST REMATCH RIGHT DDD I AINT CUTTING NO SLACK EITHER ALSO ANY BODY ELSE WANT TO RUIN A FGOOD SET OF TIRES IS WELCOME WOODY AND LUMPY OUT:beer:

After the last one mine are getting pretty slick now, so I'm ready!!!!:nanawrench:
I'll get my new shoes after the meet. Just got to remember to bring that AAA card:poke:
Your on Woody!!! Anyone else????
Donny

... ANY BODY ELSE WANT TO RUIN A FGOOD SET OF TIRES IS WELCOME ...

If you bring an extra set, I'll burn 'em

If you bring an extra set, I'll burn 'em

Alright the tsunamiman!!!!! lets see if that beast is all bark!!!!!!!:poke:
Donny

Any get togethers any closer to West Texas or the Panhandle??? :dontknow:

Any get togethers any closer to West Texas or the Panhandle??? :dontknow:

Don't kow which of these cities are West Texas, but here is a site with show listings:
http://www.carshownews.com/national/TX.htm

I just check sites like that and Hotrodhappenings, plus I listen here for shows and get togethers to find someplace to hang with car enthusiasts. Can't always fid cruck enthusiasts, so you take what you can get.

If someone's organizes a get together going north and/or west from DFW, I'll drive there too.

Let's see we are 40 minutes from Lubbock, 2 1/2 from Amarillo and Midland and Abilene, and about 5 1/2 to Fort Worth. We are in the middle of no where. We go to several car shows in this area but we usually have the only El Caminos. We also have Mustangs, Classic Custom Ford truck, and many other classic cars so we go take an assortment. Thanks for the listings.

oops!!! 2 1/2 and 5 1/2 HOURS