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Old March 16th, 2024, 08:38 PM
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Default Re: Visiting the USA

I agree with Fetch - a fellow GMC truck owner wants to cross the big pond to come to America and take in the sights and sounds of our Great Country we should encourage it anyway we can. He stated he would like to visit one or more of the forum members to get a first hand experience on what American is about. The good and the bad. To state that asking for offers of guidance is not what this forum is about is just what it's not. The forum is about people helping people even if it's not in the cut and dried realm of someone's idea of what it should be. At least he's not an illegal alien crossing the border and being welcomed with open arms. He's asking for a little guidance when he's here - lets show it to him.

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Old March 17th, 2024, 04:51 AM
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I think whichever region of the states you choose, try to find ahead of time, the largest, biggest car show/swap meet you can find.

I recall the first time I went to the Pomona Fairgrounds, located in southern California, I got to see all the Muscle cars I'd only heard or read about along with street rods, original vintage classics, Low Riders, corvettes, VW's Porsches and all other kind of Oddities and Trucks.
That and along with aisle after aisle of swap meet vendors and rare parts, it made for a fun day.
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Old March 17th, 2024, 09:14 PM
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Thanks for the input, definitely appreciated. Keep them coming, I would say!
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Old March 18th, 2024, 04:17 AM
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Default Re: Visiting the USA

The dates of October 6th through 13th are later than your planned trip however these are the dates for Cruisin’ the Coast held annually on the Mississippi gulf coast. Details here www.cruisinthecoast.com Guaranteed to be something you would enjoy and never forget. Any members here who have not been should make the trip!
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Old July 5th, 2024, 08:36 AM
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Default Re: Visiting the USA

Little late to the thread, but thought I'd chime in.

Every year in August there is a huge classic car show in Nevada. Hot August Nights. It's a car show that is all about classic cars and rock-n-roll. Personally, I only care for the Show-n-Shines. My grandpa used to take me every year in his 4-door 1959 Chevy Impala. I've seen some crazy cars from BMWs and Subarus, to your typical Chevys and Fords. You'll never see a vehicle newer than 1979, and you'll only hear music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s (sometimes live).

But there are other events. Parts swaps, drag races, auctions, live music, eating contests, etc. And every year there is a parade through downtown Reno that ends at the Reno Arch. You can find an events calendar online. https://hotaugustnights.net/event-schedule/

Since your looking at historic tourism, they're holding a Show-n-Shine in Virginia City (a historic mining town) on August 2nd. I haven't been Virginia City for many years, but there is an old mine shaft you can tour in the back of the Ponderosa Saloon. It's a very fun city to explore; it's a city trapped in the 1860s and it has even been rated as one of the top 10 historic cities in America. It's only about an hour away from Reno, where most of the other events of HAN take place.

It's later than your planned trip, but something to think about. Just keep in mind that it can get hot in Reno. Especially in July/August. Not uncommon to see temps over 100*F. It gets even hotter if you wanted to venture to Las Vegas to see the Hoover Dam (I've seen over 110*F in recent years). But I would advise not bothering with Vegas at all. The dam isn't worth the trip. The only real "appeal" to Las Vegas is the casinos, and that ain't saying much.

Last thing to add. If you like America and classic cars, then go check out Vice Grip Garage on Youtube if you haven't already. That goes for anyone viewing this thread. Derek makes pure, wholesome, and family friendly content all about classic cars.

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Default Re: Visiting the USA

I would urge the followers of the convicted felon to refrain from turning the forum into a place to spew their B.S.
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I would urge the followers of the convicted felon to refrain from turning the forum into a place to spew their B.S.
I would urge everyone to speak their mind regardless, because it's America and conversations are how we solve problems.

And don't start with the "kOnViKtEd fElOn" nonsense, we all know Mr. 10% for the Big Guy is ripe for picking.
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Looks like the left is the one starting the BS
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Looks like the left is the one starting the BS
Same as it ever was. The left keeps insisting we have a Democracy when in fact it's a Republic. I'll be eternally grateful that our Founding Fathers 248 years ago were vastly more intelligent than today's politicians.
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Default Re: Visiting the USA

Always nice when someone ruins the thread for all of us...

Anyway, plans sure have changed. Not because of your suggestions, though. Was hoping to go this summer but couldn't find a suitable place to stay.
That doesn't mean the end of it all.

As a Christian, I wanted to combine growing in faith with a visit in the USA.
Right now I'm applying to to a DTS (Discipleship Training School) with the organization YWAM (Youth With A Mission)
Planning to do this in the state Wyoming, a state that really has grown on me. The date is in the Spring of 2025, i.e. 5 months, starting March 2025.
After that we'll see what happens...

Hope you're all doing well!
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