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Title: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on December 16, 2022, 06:10:20 PM
I have accepted the offer of a stand for the buggies and we have a 9m X 6M pitch smaller than we wanted but hey ho room for 5 buggies.
It is further in on the inner corner of Dream Rides this year so further way from the open doors hall 5 number 372,

buggies will have to be sited around noon Thursday and are sited until 5.30 pm on the Sunday cost is £20 a buggy for which you get 2 day passes and a parking permit if things stay the same.

Interested in displaying a buggy list below please,

snoopy with the Jas,
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Dave DND on December 16, 2022, 07:18:41 PM
Happy to be back in circulation again, now that mine is on the road   ;-)up

Keith - Its been a few years, but can swap a Taxi for a bed if available  ;)
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Allan on December 16, 2022, 09:00:26 PM
Available if needed, even with the new one  ;-)up
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: gasaxe on December 16, 2022, 10:09:13 PM
Hi, I will be up for it, with the green beastie this time, instead of the pink, "doh" I mean purple one

Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on December 17, 2022, 09:11:43 PM
interested list,  personal attendance on all 3 days is appreciated but I could get other folks to stand in if somebody cannot do it all.
snoopy
Dave DND
Allan
Steve H
D C
Louise
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Jaysons Dad on December 17, 2022, 09:43:54 PM
Quote from: snoopy on December 17, 2022, 09:11:43 PM
interested list,  personal attendance on all 3 days is appreciated but I could get other folks to stand in if somebody cannot do it all.
snoopy
Dave DND
Allan
Steve H
D C
Louise

I am willing to help set up on the Thursday if required
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on January 06, 2023, 09:30:42 AM
I can confirm Steve H , Louise, Allan and Dave dnd so they can arrange time off to attend
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Paul1953 on January 07, 2023, 09:24:24 AM
Just a general query please...... Are there any buggy/kit car/classic car venues that do not fall on bank holiday weekends?
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on January 07, 2023, 09:35:00 AM
Hi Paul the NEC is a one off buggy display at a major national show volksworld show was the National VW static show. All other events are just weekend VW/buggy events
I have tried to book the NEC classic show in November but have not been successful in getting a stand.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Dave DND on January 07, 2023, 11:30:43 AM
Quote from: Paul1953 on January 07, 2023, 09:24:24 AM
Just a general query please...... Are there any buggy/kit car/classic car venues that do not fall on bank holiday weekends?

Quite a few are held on "non" bank holiday weekends, and keep an eye on the calendar as we also have quite a few now that are arranged over a weekend just for us lot to socialise / cruse / camp without it being a car show. Ashbourne weekend is a good example of that one
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: gasaxe on January 09, 2023, 04:20:04 PM
Hi Keith, holiday booked and confirmed for the NEC, so will defo be there for everyday


Was just thinking of getting home on the Thursday....???? anyone heading my way after setup on the thursday.....????
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on January 26, 2023, 03:18:44 PM
Right the info has arrived, the usual stuff for exhibitors.
High viz jacket and decent shoes for build up.
Oil drip tray for engine, minimum fuel and battery disconnected on stand. No club supplied lighting on the stand or car lights allowed.
If blacking tyres the floor must be covered before starting also no silicon based spray is allowed in theNEC.

We have a 9am to 10am delivery slot in their plans but will question this as there has to be flexibility.

Meeting place will be the usual pub for folks who want a coffee or breakfast the Toby Carvery Marston Green CV7 7HL

Tons more to reading andrules wade through so will up date as and when
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 08, 2023, 09:38:25 PM
They want us to arrive between 9 and 10am so Carvery leaving time 11.15

You need high Viz and a oil catch tray also a low fuel level for set up and for the show a chair is useful I will take a table.
A bit of info on the buggy or build photo album is useful.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Dave DND on March 09, 2023, 11:34:12 AM
Quote from: snoopy on March 08, 2023, 09:38:25 PM
They want us to arrive between 9 and 10am so Carvery leaving time 11.15


Keith,

I think we need to rethink the leaving times

From feedback of a few other clubs that decided to arrive late and "pick their own time" they were met with absolute hostility from the jobsworths on the gates that made them wait in the car park for a few hours (probably out of principle) before being allowed in.

Given the number of attendees of this show, I think we ought to play by their rules and adhere to the time slots given maybe   :-\
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 09, 2023, 07:27:30 PM
we can get there early the rest can follow 2 buggies in on time to appease some folks will have long trips to display cars
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Dave DND on March 09, 2023, 07:53:16 PM
Are all of ours "driveable" this year, or any on a trailer?  :-\
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 10, 2023, 08:24:01 AM
No we have a trailer project, last year Allan says they were all alone on the stand area until well into the afternoon with arrivals.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 10, 2023, 10:25:25 PM
Final list of buggies on display is
Louise lwb GT,
Allan part built lwb GT,
DC swb doon,
Steve H sons swb off road style
Mrs Snoopy lwb Jas

The entry ticket discount code in Buggy Banter is still valid to save money.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 23, 2023, 08:11:37 PM
The set up, forgot live photos did not save on the camera off fb and alike
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Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Hugh on March 23, 2023, 10:10:37 PM
Some qwerty cars there plus plenty of body work needed except for the buggys that look body beautiful.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 24, 2023, 04:58:35 PM
Feeding time
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Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Hugh on March 24, 2023, 05:40:53 PM
That 'Austin' makes me think of Wallace & Gromit.

Hope the feeding time is after converting a few members of the public to the joys of buggy ownership.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 24, 2023, 07:25:59 PM
Think feeding was to reduce the amount of cheese scones, Yorkshire rick cakes and sponges with cream topping. Nice to see Cornish Dave at last also had a couple who attended our 1981 buggy convention so overall a good day and should be some more members signing up.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Hugh on March 24, 2023, 08:31:30 PM
Blimey cheese scones, Yorkshire rock cakes and sponge - think I'd have sat down and fed rather than bothering talking to the public.

1981 was 44 years ago. Shows how interest in buggys can last or span a lifetime.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Cornishdave on March 26, 2023, 04:26:31 PM
Nice to finally meet you Snoopy and the buggies looked great.
Ended up spending a lot of time in the auction watching cars sell for silly money. Sometimes extremely high and sometimes extremely low.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 26, 2023, 07:44:39 PM
Nice to meet you Dave so which high priced classic did you end up putting the hand up for whilst at the auction.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: snoopy on March 26, 2023, 08:01:02 PM
Had to leave the show early Saturday for a secret special occasion another suitably dressed happy bugger and his new wife so congratulations to Lawson and Alison
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Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Hugh on March 26, 2023, 08:27:36 PM
So when Lawson talked of 'putting a ring on it' he wasnt referring to pistons.

That's an impressive waist coat. Great to see a happy husband.
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Dave DND on March 26, 2023, 10:25:37 PM
Congratulations indeed  ;-)up
Title: Re: NEC Birmingham PC Restoration Show 24-26 March 23
Post by: Doon L001 on March 27, 2023, 08:33:18 AM
Congratulations both of you