NAIAS (Detroit) Auto Show 2017 meet proposal - any interest?

NAIAS (Detroit) Auto Show 2017 meet proposal - any interest?

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rickhamilton620

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It may be early (but not really considering time needed to book hotel, car rental, and airport accommodations) but I'm definitely interested in getting to another major auto show after checking out the NY show with Leadfoot.

A friend of mine (and albeit very inactive forum member) Japanadian and I have always talked about going together so why not this year, and why not see if any FG peeps would like to hang out, see cool cars, and chill?

The details:

What: North American International Auto Show 2017
When: January 14-22, 2017
Where: Cobo Center
Hours: 9 AM to 10 PM until Sunday the 22nd. Then it's 9 AM to 7 PM.

Pricing: 13 dollars per person.

Info: http://naias.com/

Things to see and do: http://naias.com/see-detroit/
 
I'm in. I work in the Renaissance Center so I'm just down the street. Just pick a time and I'll be there.
 
Hard for me to commit due to not knowing if I'll be traveling for my new job (I know there will be a bunch of travel during winter months, but don't know specifics). Put me down as a tentative yes for now.

I'll post a bunch of must-see attractions in a bit (from the spreadsheet I made for Lev and Victor's annual Woodward Dream Cruise pilgrimage).
 
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I'm in. I work in the Renaissance Center so I'm just down the street. Just pick a time and I'll be there.

Hard for me to commit due to not knowing if I'll be traveling for my new job (I know there will be a bunch of travel during winter months, but don't know specifics). Put me down as a tentative yes for now.

I'll post a bunch of must-see attractions in a bit (from the spreadsheet I made for Lev and Victor's annual Woodward Dream Cruise pilgrimage).
Sounds good fellas, hopefully I'll begin nailing down things on my end soon.
 
Oh right. The must see stuff for while you're in Detroit.

NameWhat is it?Where is it?Distance from CoboWebsiteComment
PasteinersAwesome automotive hobby store. Lots of diecast models, books, vintage magazines. Also host of many automotive events and Sat morning Cars/CoffeeBirmingham, MI18 miles, 24 minuteshttp://www.pasteiners.com/catalog/Hide yo wallet, hide yo cash. Seriously, I spent too much money here on models
The Henry FordOne of America's best history museums. Lots of cars, trains, planes and other cool stuff. This is where the 1962 Ford Mustang I Concept lives as well as a Chrysler Turbine car, a handful of POTUS limos and many more.Dearborn, MI13 miles, 18 minuteshttp://www.thehenryford.org/museum/exhibits.aspxSeriously awesome museum. Can get lost in the exhibits
Dearborn Truck Plant tourSee where the F150 is build while the line is up and runningDearborn, MI13 miles, 18 minuteshttp://www.thehenryford.org/rouge/index.aspxOne of the only assembly plants you can see while its running
Automotive Hall of FameDedicated to preserving the history of mobility by celebrating the creativity, toil and genus of the individual by honoring the men and women of the global motor vehicle and related industriesDearborn, MI13 miles, 18 minuteshttp://www.automotivehalloffame.org/Pretty interesting, but should not be a priority
Ypsilanti Auto Heritage MuseumA bunch of cool old cars in what used to be the last operating Hudson dealer in the USYpsilanti, MI36 miles, 36 minuteshttp://ypsiautoheritage.org/Interesting collection of odd cars built in Ypsilanti (Corvairs, Kaisers, etc), and some Hudsons
Ford Piquette PlantBirthplace of the Ford Model TDetroit, MI4 miles, 6 minuteshttp://fordpiquetteavenueplant.org/Awesome Ford history, mainly focusing on Model T and earlier. Do the tour
John K. King Used & Rare BooksOne of the biggest used book stores in the countryDetroit, MI0.6 miles, 12 minute walkhttp://www.rarebooklink.com/Really cool. Can get lost in the endless shelves of books for hours. Okish automotive section, huge fiction section, lots of cool/interesting historical books, lots of really old books, lots of really rare books

Thats the big list of major automotive must sees. I have more on a list I made for Victor and Lev's Woodward trip, but keep in mind the distance bit is from my apartment rather than Cobo.
 
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Update! I've uh..got bad news.

I posted this before finding out that I could go to school and graduate this spring....guess where all of my vacation money is going... :(


But hey I get a fancy degree right? :(

I won't make it but if someone else does it'll be cool. I'll have to aim for something like this next year (or say fuck it and start saving for Ringmeet)
 
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