Car Shows

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Originally Posted by Paladin

I only go to maybe 1 or 2 car shows a year (my mustang was the Lateral G May 2007 Feature for reference) b/c hey I would rather be driving it! Anyway, I had to share my rant because I was dragged out to one the other day, and was reminded just how clueless the general public is about our Hobby.

This guy was quite taken with my car, snapped a bunch of pictures and proceeds to tell me he converts cars to electric power, and wanted to do so with a 65/66 mustang. As we talk, I'm getting the impression this guy is not realistic about what this is going to cost. So I ask him " How much do you think I have in this car? "20-40k" was his response. I laughed right in his face.
People (at least in Canada) have no clue what it costs to put one of these things together (pro-built, frame up), but common sense should tell you, if you could have one for 40k (the cost of a Toyota Camry) perhaps you would see a lot more of them!!!! Anyway, looking forward to more postings from members and their own "dumbest things ever said at a car show" comments.

cheers.

Yup, I get the same thing. People think I spent $30k and I try not to laugh at them. I don't really attend shows for the same reason. I'd rather get together with a bunch of friends and DRIVE the cars instead of pulling up lawnchairs and bench racing over the largest blower, loudest gear drive or largest tubbed rear tires.