Paramus Chevy/CGCA Car Show, October 16, 2016

[Jersey Mike]

Update: The flyer is misleading. Per IROC-Mike & his contact at Class Glass Corvette, the cost for any car to enter, regardless of being in the judged showing or not, is $20. Most members intend to meet up at the Dunkin Donuts/Walgreens parking lot off Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff, NJ around 10:00AM or so for a casual get together and then possibly visiting the show as spectators.

Address of initial meeting spot (10:00AM): 525 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Some members will visit the Garden State Plaza to spectate the show thereafter.
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Flirting with this. Anyone else want to meet up there?

Sunday, 10/16/16 at the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus...

http://cgcacorvette.webhost4life.com/flyers/CGCA%20Show%20Oct%2016-2016.pdf


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*edit*
So far, it's looking like we're going to have a nice little mini-meet!


Mike - Jersey Mike
Anthony - MyFirstZ
Jake - qwikz28
Alex - ar0ck
Rob - Rob.z_28 (IG follower) - Not sure of his user name
Tim - Tim4thewin
Mike - IROCMIKE
Ted - Tr0cz
Keith - Creeper
Josh - 97Camaro
Mohammed - (99 Z28. club guest.)
Paul - V
Shawn - onew1ckedz

[madness410]

starts at 9am any idea how late it will go?

[Jersey Mike]

I think I saw 9am-5pm somewhere. Got bless any one that has the will to do that. I'm expecting to go for a few hours, not 8. :lol:

[ar0ck]

I'm down, I'm actually off and the Firebird runs!

[qwikz28]

I'm in there! Going early though so I can leave before football starts.

My car is in Mahwah, though, so I'm not bringing it.

[Jersey Mike]

I'm down, I'm actually off and the Firebird runs!

I'm in there! Going early though so I can leave before football starts.
Nice! Anthony and I should be there as well. Let's all coordinate a meet-up time.

My car is in Mahwah, though, so I'm not bringing it.
10-15 minute drive on a Sunday. Quit complaining & go get the bitch!

[Jersey Mike]

So far, it's looking like we're going to have a nice little mini-meet!


MIke - Jersey Mike
Anthony - MyFirstZ
Jake - qwikz28
Alex - ar0ck
Rob - Rob.z_28 (IG follower) - Not sure of his user name
Tim - Tim4thewin_ (IG follower) - Not sure of his user name
Mike - IROCMIKE
Ted - Tr0cz

[rockbox]

Why do they always make these car shows a full day? I never understood that, I don't want to get up on a Sunday the same time I do for work to get to a car show! Especially in October when it's 36 degrees at 9am! :evil:

That's my two cents.

[BonzoHansen]

Why do they always make these car shows a full day? I never understood that, I don't want to get up on a Sunday the same time I do for work to get to a car show! Especially in October when it's 36 degrees at 9am! :evil:

That's my two cents.

Judging. That drinks time. And you can't have a show end too late in the fall because its dark fast.

[Jersey Mike]

Nick, +1. I'm not going that early. Let's establish a time tomorrow/Friday. I'm going to text the other guys tonight and see what they have to say

[ar0ck]

Mike, add Ted (tr0cz) to the list. Lets co-ordinate a meet up time, I'm looking forward to this, the weather looks to be on our side. And if anyone wants to come over early and help me re-install a dash pad that would be fantastic.

[IROC-MIKE]

I'm absolutely in. I get to this show by 9AM because it fills up quick. It usually breaks up around 3 but why rush to leave early? Its supposed to be good weather all day and thats what the DVR is for. This is a very good show and its the last "real" one for the season. There may be a few more before its time to put the cars away for the winter, but this is put on by a Corvette club so always a huge turnout. 2 years ago there was maybe 6 or 7 F-bodies, but last year there was over a dozen so its definitely getting more of us there. Those of us who made it to Chatterbox represented strong with a good showing of F-Bodies so lets make this one even better! I was able to get a few of us to rally in together and I have to say it was really nice to roll in with everyone. Since this one is more local, how about a rally there since it probably will be the last time were all able to get together until next season (which is about 5 months out). I'm down to driving in the opposite direction of the show just to meet up with someone who wants to keep picking up cars along the way in order to get things rolling. I'm calling you out Jersey Mike. If you want to post where you're at I'll map everyone out and plot a course.

[IROC-MIKE]

For those of you who missed Chatterbox 2016; there was another complete row of F-Bodies behind us.

[Jersey Mike]

This list is growing and I love it!!

[ar0ck]

Is anyone opposed to meeting at the Dunkin Donuts/Rite Aid off Cedar Hill ave in Wyckoff? I can't speak for everyone but I know a handful of us are all coming from that general area.

[Jersey Mike]

Is anyone opposed to meeting at the Dunkin Donuts/Rite AidWalgreens off Cedar Hill ave in Wyckoff? I can't speak for everyone but I know a handful of us are all coming from that general area.

Geographically, that works for me.

[Jersey Mike]

*edit*
Let's all meet at the Dunkin Donus/Walgreens shopping center, right of Rt. 208 on Cedar Hill Avenue, in Wyckoff at approximately10:00AM Sunday. This is a casual get together. Let's hang out here for a while & then pay a visit to the Corvette show if some members feel so inclined.

That work for you guys?

[IROC-MIKE]

I was already going with my dads Corvette crew that I follow to Chatterbox so I already planned on being there early. This show starts at 9 and those guys will be rolling in around 8:30 to get the primo spots for themselves. They know the guys running the show so I told him to ask the organizers if they can save us a block of spots together but we're not sure if they will allow that. I can absolutely save a few when I get there (I expect to be there no later than 9:30) but if the lot fills up quick they may tell me to open the spots. Usually most shows allow us to hold spots for the first hour to let the rest of our group to arrive (longer if its slow starting). I need to have a number of cars guaranteed to show and will try to have the organizers save as a "club area" for those cars as soon as the show opens, and we can then save a few extras for those of you who cant commit until last minute. Last year it got pretty full and although they opened the overflow lot it would split the group by a few hundred feet. Although this is a Corvette show its open to all GM cars and the F-Bodies are getting more popular every year! With the absence of a dedicated F-Body show this is a nice substitute.

[Tim4thewin]

I'm pretty flexible, I'll be up early the day of the event. Keep me informed while nailing down a solid game plan. Hope we get a good turn out and get a chance for some cruising!

[Jersey Mike]

Hey Tim!! :wavey:

So, a little surprise twist. Update this tomorrow but IROC Mike bought us some VIP treatment!! :cheers:

[V]

Oh, what the hell... I'm in too.

[Jersey Mike]

So, a little surprise twist. Update this tomorrow but IROC Mike bought us some VIP treatment!! :cheers:

Neat little development that I wanted to share with you guys:

I got a call from IROC-Mike last night with some news. His dad is friends with some of the folks running the show & told them that some NJFBOA guys were going to come out. They've agreed to reserve us their prime real estate under the label of "club parking," with the stipulation that we actually deliver. This is their 42nd annual show, & the last thing they want is egg on their face because they've got empty spaces in the RSVP'd section up front.


It's my understanding that the majority of us intend to leave before the show ends and are not interested in the "judging" portion of the show. For that reason, our club will only need to pay $5 to park in the show, instead of the $20 that the other cars will be paying to enter.

They ask that the majority of the club arrive before 10:15am, though. They will get busy. Both Spectators & other cars will be flooding in, and they can't justify holding 10-12 empty spots up front. It looks bad to both spectators & the other cars.


Let's leave the Dunkin Donuts/Walgreens on Cedar Hill in Wyckoff by 10:00am so we're at the show by 10:15 at the latest. I'm pretty flattered that they're showing us this courtesy & respect. It's great to see club-to-club interaction & support. I know we're going to show well too :cool:

How's that sound to everyone?

[onew1ckedz]

You can add me to the list

[IROC-MIKE]

I spoke with one of the members of Class Glass Corvette last night. I told him we were planning on rolling in together as a group but some of us may not be able to make it until 10:30. The show starts at 9 and usually they don't want cars driving around more than an hour into it because of the pedestrian safety. They will allow individuals to arrive almost anytime all day, but a group of 10 cars at once will be a problem because at that point they will open the second lot to such a large group. Of course we could do that at 10:30 with no problem, but the main lot is really where you want to be. I asked if they could hold a block of a dozen spots together for us in the main lot so we could park side by side and not get split into 2 different parking lots if some show up when it opens and others show later. He just so happened to be at their club meeting to discuss the show so he was able to go over it with the other organizers and they offered us this:

As long as a few of us show up at 9 he is going to put us in the best location right at the front of the entrance. I asked he put us there because we wont have other cars behind us and can sit behind the cars on the grass. In order to do this, he wants us to have at least 6 cars there when the show starts (or by 9:30 the latest) and said we are to park on the lines taking up 2 spaces per car. He will meet me at the gate and tell the others that its OK for us to park like this. This way they will be able to fill in the show field around us. As the rest of you arrive, we can safely move single cars over to fit them in without causing too much disruption. The clubs main concern is that if they hold the best spots open and only 3 of us show: A) it wont look good on us and B) they will be refusing Corvettes parking at a Corvette show which looks bad on them. They usually only do this for Corvettes but I told him we were showing as a club and I'm kind of sticking my neck out asking them to make this work for us. I dont want him, me, or this group to look bad if by 11:00 we have only 4 cars. So, IF the 8 of you who already are listed to show and are ABSOLUTELY going to make it, I will get there about 8:45 to lock down the spots which, again will only be reserved until 10:00. I go to this show with my dad & his Corvette group so I can easily park with them if we cant get enough people to make this work but I'd much rather represent with the F-Bods. I'm in Wyckoff so its just a 5 minute ride for me but I will be taking the car out for a stretch much earlier to warm it up so I'm more than happy to meet up with others who want to roll in with me.

As of last night Jersey Mike is going to still meet up at Dunkin in Wyckoff but is trying to push that time earlier because they said you MUST BE THERE BY 10 or there is a POSSIBILITY they will ask us to give up the empty spots to random cars before they open the second overflow lot (which is usually around 10:30 if the turnout is as good as expected). You will still be allowed to enter but you could be alone somewhere else in the first lot or as a group in the second lot if its already opened before you arrive. They expect it to be one of their best shows because the day is supposed to start sunny and be good all day so the field fills up quick. Last year we had snow flurries and it still made it to the second lot! I know of a few other 3rd Gens that will be there solo, so I'll ask them if they want to park with us. The organizers are excited that we're going to make such a huge F-Body showing and if this works out well, I'm sure I can get them to hook us up for their Spring show.

[IROC-MIKE]

NEW CHANGES TO ENTRANCE FEE:
When I asked them to hold the spots I also wanted to confirm the entrance fee for those who didnt want to get judged was only $5 because the flyer was vague at best. First he said it was $5 then a few minutes later said $20. After we spoke, when he asked the club during the meeting about our group request, he then sent me a text saying he was wrong and that it was only $5 to enter but $20 to get judged. Thats when I spoke with Jersey Mike and turned off my phone. Sometime after that I received a follow up text from him (again, AFTER I turned off the phone) saying that it was $20 to enter. I'm not glued to my phone so I just saw the text, and I called him to clarify because he told me on the phone and by text it was $5! He said it is $20 to enter, judging is included as well as admission for passenger, a goodie bag, raffle tickets for door prizes, etc. He apologized about the misunderstanding and said that he is sorry if it makes a difference in someone attending. They are giving us PRIME REAL ESTATE so it would be impressive for us to show in full force. We will be to the right of the entrance tent along the tree line dividing the main and overflow lots.
All the other details in Jersey Mikes posting are correct. The organizer just said the BEST time for us to arrive is between 9-9:30. I told him our plans and he said 10:30 should not be a problem. IF were ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE ALL the spots will get filled they will not ask us to give them up.
They will have the gates open at 7AM for any insomniacs that want to show up that early.

[ar0ck]

My car is in no condition to be judged, and slightly embarrassing to have up front.

[IROC-MIKE]

Judging is not mandatory and it totally up to you. Unfortunately this is a show and not a cruise event so there are going to be mostly show cars. I'm taking the Players car but not showing it; I just go to hang out, look at the cars, talk with the club members...just enjoy the last of the nice weather.
The corvette club was cool enough to give us a good location where we could all park together that's not out in left field. I can understand if you dont want to park in the show, take your car to the parking lot right next to it and hop in someones car to get in to the show.

[Teds89IROC]

I will most likely not be parking in the show but I'll cruise there with you guys. As Jake, I also plan to leave around the time for football

[ar0ck]

While very generous and awesome, I will not be participating in that portion, but will obviously still show my support.

[Jersey Mike]

I updated the first post with revised details.

I got a lot of text messages from members about the changes Class Glass Corvette made via IROC Mike last night. The general consensus from 5 of the 6 NJFBOA members I spoke with in the last couple of hours was that we just want to park together & hang out (even for a nominal fee), not be forced into paying $20 to be entered a judged car show for 1-2 hours.

Let's continue with our initial plan of meeting at the Dunkin Donuts/Walgreen on Cedar Hill Ave in Wyckoff around 10AM Sunday. We'll hang out for a bit together and see where it goes from there. We can caravan to the Garden State Plaza together later, park in the Spectator's parking lot, pay $5 to spectate, hang out for an hour or two, and then be on our way home in time for football. The address of the shopping center is 525 Cedar Hill Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

I look forward to seeing you guys again & seeing where everyone's builds are at :cheers:

[V]

I still kinda want to show my car, even though the paint is horrible. So Im thinking ill just go straight to paramus and get there around 9am or so. I don't care where i end up parking in the show.

Oh i was curious, are kids under a certain age free? Or are all spectators $5 regardless?

[qwikz28]

Pretty excited about this. I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you guys' beautiful faces I haven't seen in a while.

[IROCZman15]

Sounds cool. There were two car shows last sunday that got postponed to be the same day as this one. I plan on going to one of the rescheduled ones...or else I would certainly go to this event. I am going to the one at Neilson chevrolet in Dover (formerly Ayers Chevrolet) which is actually the same dealership/property where the original owner of my car purchased it back in December 1986. The other one is in Berkeley Heights. Have fun guys, wish I could do all three somehow.

[91chevyz28]

Is it OK if I join you guys. I will enter my car into the show.

[Jersey Mike]

Is it OK if I join you guys. I will enter my car into the show.

The more the merrier! We'll be getting together at Wyckoff to hang out and catch up first, then shooting over to Paramus after a bit. Feel free to come meet some of the north jersey characters!

[91chevyz28]

I am in Dumont so I will meet you guys at the show.

[ar0ck]

Awesome turn out today, it was great seeing everyone as usual! I picked the perfect weekend to take off from work!

[Jersey Mike]

Good seeing you boys! If you got pics, post 'em! I was also doing live updates to the NJFBOA Instagram Story--take a look before they expire.

[91chevyz28]

My 91 Z28 with Iroc-Mike's 91 Player's Car

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[V]

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[Jersey Mike]

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