Miami, OK cruise July 26th

[Brian_B]

Hi all,

There is supposed to be a large "cruise" in Miami, OK on July 26th. The time is 6 PM.


My truck club (Show Me F-100s) will meet in Springfield that morning and convoy over. We will have a cookout at some members house and then join the cruise. I will attend as well, if I am not sick or something.

I will update as I get more information on the cruise.

 

[surewhynot]

Dang. I was all set until I saw the OK part.

 

[Brian_B]

Umm...this is the midwest chapter.

I know nothing about FL cruises, shows, etc.

 

[surewhynot]

LOL, I didn't look at the chapter. I just saw Miami and thought, cool, finally one I could make.

 

[john112deere]

The NWU guys do that to me with references to "Portland" all the time...

 

[Brian_B]

Just bumping this up for any OK members that may live in the area.

I am still hoping to attend the event.

On a side note: The NWU guys do it to me with Mountain Home, Idaho all the time too.

 

[mrfixit]

Hey... I may make this one! No kidding!
Miami is only about 45 minutes from me.

 

[Brian_B]

How far from the highway do you live? I think it is I 44 (?) that we will take from springfield.

I have an empty truck right now...assuming I get to go.





No AC and it rides like a truck though. Don't know if you could handle that with your knee and ankle.

 

[mrfixit]

How far from the highway do you live? I think it is I 44 (?) that we will take from springfield.

I have an empty truck right now...assuming I get to go.





No AC and it rides like a truck though. Don't know if you could handle that with your knee and ankle.

Long as you don't make me run the clutch, lol...
I am 25 miles from here to the Denny's off 44, exit 8b
Far as the no AC, as long as the windows open and I bring a stout supply of drink and dew rags, I'll make it LOL!

 

[Brian_B]

This might work out well. I was going to make you drive though....

Coming home after the show, you can help keep me awake!

Here is the latest from the club:

July 26th - Cook out at Jim & Margie Wagner's to relax after the show and go to Miami's cruise around 6pm! Those in the Springfield area will meet at the Busse home to cruise to Miami (leaving around 9:30/10am?), picking up others along the way if needed (we may be cutting through the "sticks", otherwise we'll take I-44 to Oklahoma). More info and time we'll be leaving as time draws near.....think of a side dish you'd like to bring and come join us for a day of fun, great food and plenty of laughter! Please RSVP to me if you're planning on attending so we can get a head count. Don't forget your lawn chair 'cuz you'll need it at the Cruise-In! (and maybe a sweater 'cuz the weather does real "weird" things this time of year in Oklahoma)!

I have two of those canvas folding chairs (the ones that go into bags) and I will throw moms big cooler in the bed. I have to drink tons of water when it is hot or I get sick now.

Driving it is not bad as far as the heat. Open windows, vent windows, and the cowl vent. In town it gets hot. Bring a hat and sun glasses.

 

[mrfixit]

So, is this a rain-or-shine deal, then? Meaning, it doesn't cancel because of rain, does it?

 

[Brian_B]

As far as I know it is. No one has told me any different. The club goes every year. It was always on a Saturday though...I could never go.

Jim and margie have a sweet truck (as long as you don't look under the hood).

A lot of us just have drivers.

 

[Brian_B]

Long as you don't make me run the clutch, lol...
I am 25 miles from here to the Denny's off 44, exit 8b
Far as the no AC, as long as the windows open and I bring a stout supply of drink and dew rags, I'll make it LOL!

Denny's 3602 S rangeline road, Joplin.....


Is that the one you are talking about? That is the only one I am finding along I 44.

Looks to be north at that exit somewhere.

I am not finding exit numbers with the online map stuff. LOL

 

[mrfixit]

Denny's 3602 S rangeline road, Joplin.....


Is that the one you are talking about? That is the only one I am finding along I 44.

Looks to be north at that exit somewhere.

I am not finding exit numbers with the online map stuff. LOL

That be the one, lol

Don't worry about the numbers not being on the map; They're on the signs AND they correspond to the mile markers.

I think the next closest Denny's is back in Springfield, about exit 80. south side. (like it matters lol)

THANKS!

 

[mrfixit]

Jim and Margie's Truck IS nice... but I gotta say, to be completely blunt, I don't really care for the lowered thing anymore. Funny from a guy that used to build Low-riders, isn't it?
In fact, it was seeing it done to a truck that kinda was the beginning of the end for me. I'd always owned a pickup, but the truck was for WORK, lol...
Just my two cents' worth... like I said, I used to lower and customize cars, so I can't complain too much. Just don't tell them I feel that way, lol!

 

[Brian_B]

Oh I agree. I lowered mine and put it back stock a week or so later. Could not even get a small floor jack under it that way. No way to haul anything.

Theirs has a volare (well that type anyway) front clip. They drive theirs a lot, but it never hauls more than a cooler and a few chairs in the back.