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Farmers Branch, TX
wisdonm
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New Wednesday, February 1, 2012 3:34:05 AM GMT

MCMA Showdown #22

Sat, 3/10/2012 - Sat, 3/10/2012

Categories
Competitions, Show, Swap Meets

Location
Dr. Pepper Star Center - Farmers Branch
12700 N Stemmons Frwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Times
9:30am - 4pm

Admission Fees
Flat fee $20 for any number of cars entered.

$5 for General admission to swap meet and car show.

Description
The annual Showdown is a traditional judged contest. We award 1, 2 and 3rd place for each of the 21 categories. In addition we have Master awards for Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine Compartment, Best Chassis Detail and Floyd Bryant Best of Show award. Also we have the Bob Barnett award for Best 50's style custom and the Richard Dunn Memorial Best Nostalgia Drag.

Common Kit for the Showdown is the Revell 62 Impala or Impala SS.
Additional Information
Vendor Mart - Shopping
Wheelchair Accessible
Children Welcome
Adjoining Parking
Contact Information
Len Woodruff 972-979-5722

sbcsystems@grandecom.net
Website
http://links.blazertech.com/redirect.asp?http://www.themcma.net/Club_Contests.html

Stand on it...brakes only slow you down.

Has a checkered past.
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AF - 1
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Location: San Antonio, TX

New Sunday, March 11, 2012 11:22:50 PM GMT

Had a chace to head up to Dallas yesterday and catch the show in Farmers Branch. Some incredable work on display!

Chris
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3Remembered
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New Monday, March 12, 2012 12:31:15 AM GMT

Some very unique builds and thanks for the pics, Chris! Is that a Henry J??? (Pic #4)

Thanks

Chuck
1999 Ford F150 SVT
2002 Chevy Camaro SS
2004 Dodge Viper SRT10
2005 Chevy Corvette C5
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Chevy33
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Location: Northern Ohio, USA

New Monday, March 12, 2012 12:35:23 AM GMT

Thanks for the pics Chris. Looks like someone had a better time with the '62 Bel Air than I did. (Pic #2)

Dominic
Currently fighting with:
1965 Shelby Mustang
One that got away:
1962 Chevy Bel Air
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wisdonm
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New Monday, March 12, 2012 1:10:23 AM GMT

Thanks for sharing Chris. Did you enter anything?



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AF - 1
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New Monday, March 12, 2012 1:10:55 AM GMT

Chuck, that is a 49 Chevy with a 63 Split window molded in. A very subtle custom that was well executed.

Chris
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New Monday, March 12, 2012 11:05:44 AM GMT

AF - 1 said:
Chuck, that is a 49 Chevy with a 63 Split window molded in. A very subtle custom that was well executed.

Chris

Thanks Chris... yeah, I could tell it was customized but just couldn't put a finger on what the base was... 49 Chevy does make sense now... Need to learn my cars I guess. title=

Thanks

Chuck
1999 Ford F150 SVT
2002 Chevy Camaro SS
2004 Dodge Viper SRT10
2005 Chevy Corvette C5
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Farmers Branch, TX