This is a very pre-emptive post here, but I'd like to gauge interest in coming to the annual GM Tonawanda Powertrain auto show and showing a metric buttload of HHR's. I can guarantee you that Stitch will be showing.

The show is in the last half of July, usually on a Saturday. My wife will have further information hopefully next week as to an approximate date (it's usually the second-to-last Saturday in July, but last year's was on the last Saturday). The show time is typically from 8am-6pm. There are also prizes involved, including I believe a category designed for clubs about showing the most of a single model: last year's winner of this trophy was an international Corvair club that showed 30 Corvairs.

I will also put this out: if you are interested and fill out an entry form for the show, I'll send you one of the many Tonawanda Powertrain license plate frames, suitable for car use. (we have a bunch of them, and I in fact have one on the front of Stitch.)

Post here if you're interested. As I get more info I'll post it here. When I get applications, I'll PM all those interested so I can find out where to send the apps.

Thanks in advance! :thumb:

Interested! Might even be representing the Camaros and Suburbans along with the HHRs if I can get a third person, maybe a second HHR if my sister wants to come . . .

I'll be waiting for a date to commit, but it does sound like a good day. It's only a 6 hour ride from here.

I am very interested.
I'm about an 1 1/2 Hr drive from the Tonowanda Engine Plant on River Rd.
Please keep me posted.
Thankyou
Don
Bradenton Fl. / Centerville New York

I can probably make it. :thumb: I can't say I'll definitely be there because I have a hard time planning next week let alone six months from now. :red: :lol:

My wife says she'll check this week about the exact date so that planning can start. She also mentioned that if I can secure enough HHR folks to come, we can count ourselves as a club and she miiiiight be able to talk the plant PR lady into giving everyone a group tour of the plant, including the L850 line which produces all HHR engines. This has precedent, as it was done last year for the Corvair club: even though the line is defunct, Tonawanda produced the air-cooled inline 6 for the Corvair, so those folks got to tour what they termed as "holy ground."

Up until about a year ago, I used to live 2 blocks from the plant. I have attended the last 10 shows there and they are great. There are engine assembly demos and transmission assembly demos, a band playing, food, chevy NASCAR cars (usually #8, #24, or #29), and lots of stuff for kids to do. Last plant tour I attended was in the late 80's. Our Chevy Suburban engine was made there (2002 8.1L big block). I now live about 35 minutes away, but I will definitely attend if there is no time conflict with another event that I have in late July. I'll let you know if I can attend when the show date is released.

Steve

There is now a date for the GM Tonawanda summer car show!

The show will be on August 18th.

More info when I receive it.

Thanks for the update
My Wife & I & our HHR will be coming.
Looking forward to future updates.
Don & Linda Battista:thumb:

Where exactly is this?

Where exactly is this?

The plant is located about ... oh, fifteen minutes south of Niagara Falls if you take the straight shot down I-190 (and pay the 75 cents at Grand Island to cut through). More likely from where you are, you're going to take the thruway (I-90), in which case you would take it all the way across New York, getting off at I-190 North, then taking that all the way through downtown Buffalo and getting off at the Vulcan Street exit on the north side. If you want to MapQuest it, here's the address:

2995 River Road
Tonawanda, NY 14207

It's literally on the Niagara River. Hope this helps!

It does! Thanks!

Mapquest first wants me to head south then enter Pennsylvania. Screw that! I'll just take I-95 into NY then hit I-90 from there.

Good date! I don't have any plans that weekend, so I'm planning on being there. I'm only about 1/2 hour away in Lockport. See you all there. As I posted previously, it's more than just a car show. Well worth the time to see it.

Steve

Sounds good to me.

Drop the Family at the galleria in Amhurst and head on over.

Pm me when you get more info.

Chicago

Okay, the following have expressed interest in this show. When I have more information (i.e. entry forms, etc.) I will PM all of you. This list is not written in stone, by any means.

Desert Coyote
HHR Forever
Applenut
Don Battista
captain howdy
fastsuv
Chicago
Bertland (from Canadian North East section)

Updates as they come.

Great :thumb:

it's only round the corner from me :thumb:

I have the date marked, hope to be there as well.

Up to the minute, here is the head count for August 18th:

Desert Coyote
HHR Forever
Applenut
Don Battista
captain howdy
fastsuv
Chicago
Bertland
Hellraisehr
BlackHHR06

More to come! :thumb:

Just registered on this site today and noticed the post about the 8/18 Powertrain show. Count me in! I drive past the place every day.

BTW..today starts week #2 with my brand spankin' new orange HHR. :thumb:

Glad to be among friends!
Doc

Just registered on this site today and noticed the post about the 8/18 Powertrain show. Count me in! I drive past the place every day.

BTW..today starts week #2 with my brand spankin' new orange HHR. :thumb:

Glad to be among friends!
Doc

Welcome aboard, Doc! Pull up a chair, stick around a while, this is the nicest bunch of folks ever brought together by love of a single model of car! :thumb:

Okay, up to date, the new interest list:

Desert Coyote
HHR Forever
Applenut
Don Battista
captain howdy
fastsuv
Chicago
Bertland
Hellraisehr
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
(plus a possible appearance by Stubby)

More to come!

Sounds good! I believe that I am free that weekend.:cool:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y41/blackwelsh13/Smileys/bf54f4bf.gif to the site Docwylie!!

Welcome aboard Docwylie,See you in August or earlier.

Sounds good! I believe that I am free that weekend.:cool:

Okay, that's great! It's looking to be possibly a fine turnout at this point. We'll hopefully get some more in the intervening months!

Updated head count (12+gnome):

Desert Coyote
HHR Forever
Applenut
Don Battista
captain howdy
fastsuv
Chicago
Bertland
Hellraisehr
BlackHHR06
Docwylie
NY HHR
(plus a possible appearance by Stubby)

More updates forthcoming! :D :thumb:

I should be able to make it I live in Wheatfield off the Blvd. I have to work at 3PM that day so ill prob show up early.:smile: Is there a website with more info?

I picked up several show flyers tonight. I don't have any way to scan one to this page, if one of you can Email me a fax number and can then post it here for everyone to print out so they can take advantage of the pre August 10, 07 pre registration savings of $5.00 I'd be more than happy to fax it out to you ?:nuts: :one:

I picked up several show flyers tonight. I don't have any way to scan one to this page, if one of you can Email me a fax number and can then post it here for everyone to print out so they can take advantage of the pre August 10, 07 pre registration savings of $5.00 I'd be more than happy to fax it out to you ?:nuts: :one:

Where did you pick up the flyers from? (so I can pick them up myself this week)

Where did you pick up the flyers from? (so I can pick them up myself this week)

At thw Car Cruise at Dunkin Dounuts on Sheridan & Belmount.

Next cruise is Tuesday night at Poutlers on Transit Rd. near Casy Rd. Amherest NY

A good portion of us will be getting together on June 23rd, and this little message is on the entry forms, but just to let everyone else know:

If you're interested in showing at Tonawanda, the Tri-Five Auto Club requires that all entrants have an up-to-date fire extinguisher in their cars. This stems from an incident a few years ago when one of the entrants had a spontaneous electrical fire during the show. So basically, if you're planning on showing with us, you'll need to pick up an extinguisher. Just a head's up. :thumb:

Thanks for the info, DC. Does it have to be mounted or can it just be somewhere in the car? Are there ones specifically made for autos? I've never been in any kind of car show (other than model cars) so I'm clueless on this.:eek:

Doesn't say specifically that it needs to be mounted or not. As far as type, just a small ABC extinguisher should be sufficient. If you have a chance, come down to my store today and I can set you up with one, I've got five of 2 varying sizes behind me, I'll set ya up. :thumb:

I'll try to get down there today.

Most of us are going to get entry forms for the show on June 23rd when we have our Falls GTG, but for those who might have already sent in entries, post here if you have. (All those from out of state or who won't make it to the Falls who want to enter, send a PM to BlackHHR06, he who is in possession of the entry blanks.)

Desert Coyote
I have already submitted my application, Also I bought a Fire Extinguisher today at Walmart, It's a B C Fire Extinguisher for Automobiles, It's good for putting out Electrical Fires & Flamable Liquids. It costs $ 9.97
Don:thumb:

I hope we can do this again sometime...maybe at a local "Cruise Night" somewhere in WNY...and definitely at the Powertrain Show in August. Is there some way we can set it up so that we can display our rides together at the show?

This question came up in the Niagara Falls thread, and since we can start planning on this one ...

We can probably find out from Tri-Five if they'll put like-models together. Otherwise, the suggestion I was going to make was to convoy to the plant together. The most logical point, IMHO, to start out from would be K&S Performance on River Road: from there, it's a left and then a straight shot to the plant.

(Kind of an ulterior motive: maybe if K&S sees enough HHR's in their lot, maybe they'll realize that it might behoove them to start either carrying parts for us or get some better suppliers: f/i, the only intakes they can get are the K&N and Airaid ones, and they hadn't even heard of CGS.)

Anyway, just a bit of a thought to chew on.

DC
Sounds like a good idea
If you want I can call the Lady that we send the entry fee to and ask Her if the HHR'S can all park together? This way if we go to the Plant in a convoy as you suggested hopefully we can park together in a row.
If i'm the one that calls Her approx. how many HHR'S will there be? attending the Engine Plant event in August.
Looking forward to your reply.
Don:one: :hhr:

Count me in! I'll be at the show and will be sending my entry form tomorrow morning.

I'm in favor of the idea of convoying in together to claim an area where we can park together. I'm wondering of we can call ourselves the HHR Club of WNY to give us a little clout? Can we set up any of those pop-up shelters where we're parked? I've got a 10' x 10' one and I'm sure others might also. It'd be nice to have a shady place to sit when we're not out scoping out the other cars (plus a place to park a cooler or two).
:beer:

DC
Sounds like a good idea
If you want I can call the Lady that we send the entry fee to and ask Her if the HHR'S can all park together? This way if we go to the Plant in a convoy as you suggested hopefully we can park together in a row.
If i'm the one that calls Her approx. how many HHR'S will there be? attending the Engine Plant event in August.
Looking forward to your reply.
Don:one: :hhr:

At present, based on the most recent interest list, we have 10 HHR's.

Desert Coyote (NY)
HHR Forever (not HHR, NJ)
Applenut (PA)
Don Battista (NY)
captain howdy (NY)
fastsuv (NY)
Chicago (ONT)
Bertland (QC)
Hellraisehr (NY)
BlackHHR06 (NY)
Docwylie (NY)

This doesn't include any of our Canadian friends from Saturday who I think all got entry forms (jerrbear, the shmoo, banditt90) or bigallis1, who I think got one as well.
Any corrections to this list, please let me know. :thumb:

DC: Make that 11,Count me in for August18th , just keep us up to date on the details.
Keith :canada:

Desert Coyote....

If the show is the middle of August, put me down for a tentative. I'll be very close to that area, and might/try to attend.

At present, based on the most recent interest list, we have 10 HHR's.

Desert Coyote (NY)
HHR Forever (not HHR, NJ)
Applenut (PA)
Don Battista (NY)
captain howdy (NY)
fastsuv (NY)
Chicago (ONT)
Bertland (QC)
Hellraisehr (NY)
BlackHHR06 (NY)
Docwylie (NY)

This doesn't include any of our Canadian friends from Saturday who I think all got entry forms (jerrbear, the shmoo, banditt90) or bigallis1, who I think got one as well.
Any corrections to this list, please let me know. :thumb:

DC,
Put me down as attending.
And yes to meeting and cruizin in together,

By the way, is there any Comfort Inn or else around, I will like to reserve friday and saturday night!!

By the way, is there any Comfort Inn or else around, I will like to reserve friday and saturday night!!

There's a few chain motels in the area. I know of a Holiday Inn and a Days Inn within ten minutes' drive time of the plant (on Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst, if you want to look for them online).

BTW - PM me your address, I have your entry form and I need to mail it to you! :thumb:

Ok, found a place on the Canadian site, that was not a easy task.... One more thing, will need a carwash around for cleanning Lil'red for the show!!!:roll:

Ok, found a place on the Canadian site, that was not a easy task.... One more thing, will need a carwash around for cleanning Lil'red for the show!!!:roll:

There's enough car washes around, I think ... closest one to the show location/meet point is a coin-op place in Tonawanda on Seymour St. (kind of kitty-corner from a Sunoco station and the Post Office) If you want an automated wash, the best closest one would be Delta Sonic on NF Blvd and Maple in Amherst. Those two are the closest ones I know of, but you might check around your hotel and see if there's one on the Canadian side.

Didn't received the registration form yet!!:eek:

Your form's getting in the mail this week, Bertland. Been a little busy.

If possible, could everyone who is planning on showing their cars in the show please post a yes/no in this thread, so we can get a proper car count and/or get some more forms out if needed? Thanks! :thumb:

YES :thumb: :hhr:

Yes, I'll be there and have registered.

Yes, I will be there.

Steve

Didn't received the registration form yet!!:eek:

Your form's in the mail as of about 2 this afternoon.

Your form's in the mail as of about 2 this afternoon.

Yes and have registered also.

Unless I missed a reply, everyone says they are going and registered. I would really like to go but can't find much information about the event. Does the show have a web page or how can I get show details so I can register? Thanks.

Check with BlackHHR06 if you want to pre-register for the show. Otherwise, they do allow you to register the day of the show as long as you arrive before noon (if you caravan with us, that won't be an issue). The main disadvantage to this is a higher registration fee ($15 as opposed to $10), plus as stated earlier you need to have an up to date fire extinguisher in the car.

More details on the plan for August 18th forthcoming in a separate thread.

Unless I missed a reply, everyone says they are going and registered. I would really like to go but can't find much information about the event. Does the show have a web page or how can I get show details so I can register? Thanks.

ST,
When I get home from work later today I will send you a PM with info about the show, who to call etc.
Bigallis1............

I was at a show on Saturday with Donna from the Tri Five gang who is in charge of the show. She tells me they have 27 preregistered cars of which 8 are HHR's.
Lets get the lead out .......... You get to save Five bucks ............:one:

Your form's in the mail as of about 2 this afternoon.

I received it today, I will send it Tomorow!!!

Thank's, Desert Coyote, by the way, I'm staying at the Econo Lodge at the Falls on rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY ;)

P.s. ---------------- YES !!! :canada: :beer:

Just as a reminder, at what time and where will be the meet up Rendez-Vous Saturday morning !? ;)

http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?p=175058#post175058

This thread has the agenda details! :thumb:

does this show have vendors?

:confused: I'll also ask Donna about vendors on the grounds???????
Any other questions I should be asking her :confused: :roll:

Can we bring food and drink(Beer can, that we can put inside coffee mug)

I just got off the phone with Donna who we sent our entry checks to and asked Her some questions on what we can bring.
She said not a good idea bringing a Grill.
Sandwiches,Pop & Beer in a Cooler or any kind of food that you don't have to cook.
Also asked about putting up a canopy and She said if it's a nice day we will be parking on the grass, If raining we will be parking on Blacktop,She said bring along canopy just in case.
Put Beer at the bottom of Cooler and cover with ice and other things.
Make sure Fire extinguisher is visable ( lay down in back of HHR )
I hope above information is helpful.:hhr: :beer: :thumb:
Don Battista
1-585-567-2600

Forgot
There will be vendors at the Engine plant but could be on the expensive side.