gryfan Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 well olds owners, it is car show time soon , and i promised to remind you of a great car show held in lansing michigan. it is called the oldsmobile homecoming. it is open to all oldsmobiles from the curved dash models from the early 1900's to some of the last olsmobiles off the line. i attended last year , and it was a great show. lots of well organized activities on friday and saturday nights. the car show itself is on saturday during the day in a large parking lot behind some state government buildings in lansing.there are lots of hotel rooms available in a variety of price ranges. lots of nice people to meet and lots of beautiful oldsmobiles, no matter your interest. there were about 10 or so 1990-1995 oldsmobile convertibles attending last year. lots of car parts (swap meet items) and other items for sale. the show is being held on father's day weekend (june 15-17th). registration last year was $10.00. hope to see some w-body forum members there. cheers, gryfan 1994 olds vert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 What day were you planning on going? I won't be able to make it the 16th for sure. The 15th is also up in the air for me because of work. I would be able to make it on the 17th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95cutlass Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I am defiantly hitting this up this year.. i missed it last year due to the fact i forgot. I am also thinking about putting my 95 in the show as well. I would be there on the 15th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'd love to meet up with you on the 15th for this show. As the date gets closer I'll know for shure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 What day were you planning on going? I won't be able to make it the 16th for sure. The 15th is also up in the air for me because of work. I would be able to make it on the 17th. hello 94 vert, i will be there on friday afternoon(15th).last year they had a tour to a small nearby village named diamondale(i believe) at 6pm on friday night. they had the downtown cleared out , and we had a police escort there. we parked our cars on the main street....and had an impromptu car show. the car owners hit the local diners and pizza joints for dinner. a really great night...the weather was beautiful and all the tops that could go down ....did. i will be heading home on sunday morning. let's have a good showing of oldsmobiles....especially ones from this site. cheers, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Do you have a website that has all the events listed? If so could you post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 hello 95 cutlass, as far as a hotel for the weekend ....we stayed at a place called the" lexington lansing hotel" last year. 925 s. creyts road 1-517-323-7100 as i remember they had a special rate for the wekend. it had a pool and a hot-tub....nice comfortable place. i am sure there are others....but this place was great for us. cheers, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Do you have a website that has all the events listed? If so could you post a link. 94 olds, i just went to google and punched in olds homecoming 2012 ....and there it was. you have the exact car that i have....white with the dark red interior......'94. hope that helps....if you can post the site ....that may help some others. cheers, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 That's cool that we have the same color combo car. Seems like the main show is the 16th. Can't make that, but if theres a cool event going on Friday night I hope I can make it. http://www.reolds.org/homecoming.htm That's the link I was able to find. Lansing is only a hour and half away from my place. So it's fairly close to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95cutlass Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 After looking at the website, I found out the 16 was the day before fathers day. That will most likely be the day I'll be going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 After looking at the website, I found out the 16 was the day before fathers day. That will most likely be the day I'll be going. the 16th is the saturday....and that was the main day of the event last year. may see you there. cheers, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hey Nick , are you planning a day-trip in Ontario again this year? I'll have two verts on the road this summer. (the black 94 that you saw is all done with a new top and a bunch of other goodies, and a triple white 95) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Hey Nick , are you planning a day-trip in Ontario again this year? I'll have two verts on the road this summer. (the black 94 that you saw is all done with a new top and a bunch of other goodies, and a triple white 95) hi matt, first let me congratulate you on finishing up your black vert.....and where did you get the triple white? as far as a "day trip " in ontario ....i am open to suggestions. last summer we went up to port elgin for the day....and sat at the beach....then drove over to sauble beach. as the sun started to go down ...we all headed for home. that was the crossfire and reatta group....but i drove my olds.how does something like that sound? would you guys be willing to go to lansing for the olds homecoming? some of the w-body guys are already in the states....it was a great show last june. let me know what you think......and i can't wait to see both of your oldmobiles. cheers, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) Do you have a website that has all the events listed? If so could you post a link. here is some more information on the best olds show in the michigan, ohio, ontario, penn. and ny area.a big draw this year will be a futureliner from "the parade of progress "in the 40's and 50's. this is a rare vehicle. one sold on b-jackson for more than a million dollars. that is worth going to the show for itself.there is a for sale lot for cars and swap meet for those parts that you still need to finish your project.registration for your car is $10.00 before june 1st. friday night will have a drive to a small nearby village called dimondale. last year we left the show field on friday at 5:30 and did the 15 minute drive ....with a police escort....sirens screaming. the main street was open for us and we had a mini car show and get to know each other session . we hit the quaint main street restaurants and bars. what a great night. as the summer sun was fading we all headed back to lansing.early saturday morning was the registration for the car show....lots of great cars from 1903-to--the last few off of the assembly line.weather was fantistic....sunny and warm......all the convertibles were down. saturday afternoon after the show of cars the eaton rapids area historical society puts on a display at "the farm". the farm is a step into the past....miller historical house and museum,1950's icecream parlor ,one room school house, blacksmith shop, and more. it would be nice to see a few of the w-body forum members there. for information ...call don cooper.....517--290--7455-- e-mail OLDSMOBILEHOMECOMING@aol.com hope to see a group from canada going down.......the kitchener mafia....the few up in guelph and paris.....london and grand bend area cheers, gryfan Edited February 14, 2012 by gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) I like the Oldsmobile homecoming idea. My dad also has a 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so that would be a great way to incorporate Fathers Day into the equation. Triple white 95 I picked up off of here, had it shipped up from San Jose Ca with bad head gaskets. Car cost $500. Here's the progress threads for both cars: Triple white: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/52074-Project-Triple-White-Delight Triple black: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/48446-Project-Southwest-Vert Edited February 14, 2012 by GOT2B GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I like the Oldsmobile homecoming idea. My dad also has a 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so that would be a great way to incorporate Fathers Day into the equation. Triple white 95 I picked up off of here, had it shipped up from San Jose Ca with bad head gaskets. Car cost $500. Here's the progress threads for both cars: Triple white: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/52074-Project-Triple-White-Delight Triple black: http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/48446-Project-Southwest-Vert matt , great deal for $500.00. can't wait to see it. also speak to the "kitchener mafia" and see if we can get a group to go down to lansing. cheers, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Will do Nick, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron Nance Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Six of us driving up from Texas for Homecoming; 4 trailered, two driven. I will be driving the Silver Bullet, our '68 Cutlass FlatTop Wagon painted as a '68 Hurst/Olds. Never been to Homecoming; the following Thursday the National Antique Oldsmobile Club is having their 2012 Nationals in Columbus, Indiana, which we will attend, also. Going to try and catch the last leg of Hot Rod Power Tour from Stillwater, OK, to Arlington, TX on June 7th, also, in the SB. Busy year shaping up. To the point, Homecoming is supposed to have the best/largest Swap Meet of any Oldsmobile Event. Take lots'a money! Edited May 13, 2012 by Aron Nance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 when is the show in Columbus happening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Six of us driving up from Texas for Homecoming; 4 trailered, to driven. I will be driving the Silver Bullet, our '68 Cutlass FlatTop Wagon painted as a '68 Hurst/Olds. Never been to Homecoming; the following Thursday the National Antique Oldsmobile Club is having their 2012 Nationals in Columbus, Indiana, which we will attend, also. Going to try and catch the last leg of Hot Rod Power Tour from Stillwater, OK, to Arlington, TX on June 7th, also, in the SB. Busy year shaping up. To the point, Homecoming is supposed to have the best/largest Swap Meet of any Oldsmobile Event. Take lots'a money![ATTACH=CONFIG]7507[/ATTACH] hello aron, first of all ...what a beautiful car. lots of work went into that i am sure. when you do join us at the homecoming 2012....come and see us. we are the group that are the late 80's and early 90's cutlass group. most of us will probably be convertibles. also i recommend the friday night gtg in dimondale. it leaves the car show grounds at about 5:30 and a short drive to a quaint little town that is ready for us. downtown parking is reserved for the olds' and we have a mini car show on main street. we leave our cars and have dinner in the many little diners and pizza shops. it gives us a chance to get to know each other ....or renew aquaintances. hope to see you there, gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted February 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Six of us driving up from Texas for Homecoming; 4 trailered, to driven. I will be driving the Silver Bullet, our '68 Cutlass FlatTop Wagon painted as a '68 Hurst/Olds. Never been to Homecoming; the following Thursday the National Antique Oldsmobile Club is having their 2012 Nationals in Columbus, Indiana, which we will attend, also. Going to try and catch the last leg of Hot Rod Power Tour from Stillwater, OK, to Arlington, TX on June 7th, also, in the SB. Busy year shaping up. To the point, Homecoming is supposed to have the best/largest Swap Meet of any Oldsmobile Event. Take lots'a money![ATTACH=CONFIG]7507[/ATTACH] aron, any more information on the columbus show? gryfan 1994 c.s. convertible white, white, maroon interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aron Nance Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) The National Antique Oldsmobile Show is in Columbus, Indiana, June 21-24th. Judging will be Friday, I think. I think '77 is the last year that can be on the Show Field for judging. We are making a pretty good trip out of both events. Yes, we plan on going to Dimondale on Friday evening; sounds like a hoot. Aron Edited February 24, 2012 by Aron Nance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 just a reminder of the olds homecoming in mid june. see how many olds cutlass w-bidies we can get there. it is a great show. see you there! gryfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 I won't be able to come Saturday. I'm going to a local cruise and I've already bought a spot to park my car. I still would love to come on Sunday. I'm not sure what events will be happening on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryfan Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 just a reminder of the olds homecoming in mid june. see how many olds cutlass w-bidies we can get there. it is a great show.see you there! gryfan convertible weather is coming.....see you at "the olds homecoming":D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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