Popular Post Wobblin-Goblin Posted January 17, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted January 17, 2016 Fellas and gents, My family and I are planning an antique truck show here in Putnam, CT, scheduled for some time in July or (most likely) August. In addition to the typical "line up the trucks and walk around and gawk" stuff, we are also organizing a live demonstration event at the show, too, which will consist of loading up dump trucks, driving them a short distance in a pit, and then dumping the gravel. There aren't many events with opportunities like this, so we hope it is popular. It would be a great opportunity to have our trucks professionally filmed and photographed as they are working, preserving these memories for generations to come.Details will be forthcoming in the next few months, but the few things we are ironing out right now are how to pay the expenses of putting on such an event and venue rental. There will have to be a small entry fee for the trucks and a very modest parking fee for spectators, but we're hoping to limit the admission costs as much as possible.Stay tuned. 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Great!Please set a date asap so we can plan to try to attend. The calendar fills up quickly that time of year so you will need to jump on it if you want a good turn out. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Are you also going to try to draw some construction equipment??? Have you contacted an HCEA chapter for help ??? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1957B61Vt Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That's great!Looking forward to hearing more details On your event .Maybe I can have the B model done by then ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddeere Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Mid August may be a good time for me. How about some antique tractors also. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobblin-Goblin Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 I imagine this event will be primarily for antique trucks and equipment. Cars, not so much.I have not contacted anyone or any other organization for help (yet). Don't know anyone to contact at all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Great idea with putting on live demos. Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 ATCA New England Chapter is moving our show from August to Oct. 16th. We are gambling that risk of rain/cold beats oppressive heat! check the ATHS and ATCA calendars to avoid conflicts with your dates Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320657 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 ATCA New England Chapter is moving our show from August to Oct. 16th. We are gambling that risk of rain/cold beats oppressive heat! check the ATHS and ATCA calendars to avoid conflicts with your datesWhy the change? The summer show always drew a huge turnout Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmerrill0516 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Love the idea. Machines in motion is the way to go. This is why I try to get to shows early so I can watch and hear everything roll in! IT's the best part! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackb61sx Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 When in October this year, will you not be up against Mack fest and Gerharts show. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 We are gambling that risk of rain/cold beats oppressive heat !Yeah right; July in central Mass is a cool spring day around here. But I seem to remember at least once when the white stuff flew in that part of the world on Columbus Day. I hope it works out for you. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-320810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Why the change? The summer show always drew a huge turnoutWell actually we were down from prior year in terms of vehicles. And show years ago was not in middle of summer. We had a lot of guys (contractors) who were just too out straight and needed a "day off"- not to say that can't happen in October as well- and while a lot of people bitched about the heat- they might be bitching about the "cold" in October!When in October this year, will you not be up against Mack fest and Gerharts show.No- Mackfest is Sept. and Gerharts is early Oct. Plus our feeling is we are a regional show and don't compete. How many of the trucks that you see at our show do you see traveling to PA?Yeah right; July in central Mass is a cool spring day around here. But I seem to remember at least once when the white stuff flew in that part of the world on Columbus Day. I hope it works out for you.Thx-we shall see. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-321498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Well actually we were down from prior year in terms of vehicles. And show years ago was not in middle of summer. We had a lot of guys (contractors) who were just too out straight and needed a "day off"- not to say that can't happen in October as well- and while a lot of people bitched about the heat- they might be bitching about the "cold" in October!I always enjoy the variety at the show and look forward to it regardless of the date Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-321504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I always enjoy the variety at the show and look forward to it regardless of the dateGreat- and we all enjoy your well done pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-321517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great- and we all enjoy your well done pictures!Hes with the FEDs that's what they tell me . Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-321519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Hes with the FEDs that's what they tell me .Relax-just make sure you bring your long wig! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-321594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Relax-just make sure you bring your long wig!Hes from Greenwich ct Its a 60s thing i guess Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-321630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKrois Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hes from Greenwich ct Its a 60s thing i guess Newtown now actually Quote BryanMy Photo Albums Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/43558-antique-truck-show-and-live-demonstration-in-putnam-ct-this-year/#findComment-322334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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