UPDATE APRIL 3: 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-In Official Thread

[Dave Smith]

Hey Guys,

2015 is our 20th anniversary and we are trying to plan a bit further ahead than normal. With that in mind, we should have the registration forms up for the 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-In event shortly, but I wanted to at least make sure everyone knew the date and time.

This year's 8th annual Huntington Beach Cruise-In will be held on Saturday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here are some photos from last year. If you've never been to the HB Cruise-In, check out last year's report (https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/2014-huntington-beach-cruise-report/).

If anyone has any special requests of ideas for this year's show, let us know!

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[68GT500MAN]

Thanks for posting this Dave, never too early to start promoting this great event.
Doug

[skullandbones]

I went last year for the first time. I will be very sad if I ever miss it again. It's a must do. Hope to meet even more people from the forum in person this year. I'm planning on bring my car this time along with a few other Arizona Cobra Club members and cars.

Thanks, Dave. It should be a blast.

WEK.

[Dave Smith]

I've been a slave-to-the-grind and absent from the forums. Likely won't change too much going forward, BUT if there is something special you guys want to do for HB cruise-in this year, let the crew here know. I'm meeting with a very cool VIP who I am going to ask to come to the show as a special guest, to meet folks, and to sign autographs. No firm detials yet, but the registration forms, web post and all should be up as soon as I know the commit from my friend. I'm stoked as ever for this year's show and will plan on surfing sunday morning if Hoy and anyone else is up for dawn patrol a few blocks north of the pier (14th street was my spot when I lived in HB).

[David Hodgkins]

I've been a slave-to-the-grind and absent from the forums. Likely won't change too much going forward, BUT if there is something special you guys want to do for HB cruise-in this year, let the crew here know. I'm meeting with a very cool VIP who I am going to ask to come to the show as a special guest, to meet folks, and to sign autographs. No firm detials yet, but the registration forms, web post and all should be up as soon as I know the commit from my friend. I'm stoked as ever for this year's show and will plan on surfing sunday morning if Hoy and anyone else is up for dawn patrol a few blocks north of the pier (14th street was my spot when I lived in HB).


Dave, I think you can go ahead and give the big news.

Yes, it's true: I'll be there...

:D

[myjones]

Dave, I think you can go ahead and give the big news.
Yes, it's true: I'll be there...
:D

David
Are you planning on charging $10 for your autograph like Big Daddy does?

[flynntuna]

I'll be there, a friend will be bring his MK4 there for the first time. It's always been an outstanding event.

[Dave Smith]

I love this event like no other. We've got a good jump on planning and should be a blast.

[Big Blocker]

The boys from Vegas will be there . . . working on "winter mods" as we speak. There's always room for improvement on my MKII.
Hope to meet up with a lot of old friends and make a bunch more.
Mike-n-Julie, you better be bringing the [completed] coupe . . . no pressure, but there's more of what I surprised you guys with last year if you do. LOL !

Doc

[NiceGuyEddie]

LQQKS like i'll make it again....

hoping for cool weather like last year!

[The Stig]

Pam & I will be there with the GTM. Looking forward to it.

Mike

[freddiehebert]

Any chance on anther Sunday event at the shifter cart track in riverside like there was 2 years ago. Or maybe some other race track down there for time trials auto cross drags? Have a mini mini nationals run what you brung.
Anyone have any interest in this.

Just thinking out loud

Freddie

[JJ'snakepit]

Here is a suggestion FF5 should encourage under construction builds to display their cars. My first impressions of these cars were seeing them at Knots Kit Car and seeing Dan Zio's Plumb Loco under construction. His car was loaded with all kinds of wonderful modifications displaying loads of possibilities for the Kit. I would venture to say that it would be one of the high lights of the show as well as a big seller for the company. Maybe you could have a best under construction award and a place to park their trailers... I am into my 7th year now of construction with tons of Mods... JJ Can't wait for the show... http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff334/JOHNSNAKEPIT/IMG_8274.jpg (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/JOHNSNAKEPIT/media/IMG_8274.jpg.html)
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[matteo92065]

Here is a suggestion FF5 should encourage under construction builds to display their cars. My first impressions of these cars were seeing them at Knots Kit Car and seeing Dan Zio's Plumb Loco under construction. His car was loaded with all kinds of wonderful modifications displaying loads of possibilities for the Kit. I would venture to say that it would be one of the high lights of the show as well as a big seller for the company. Maybe you could have a best under construction award and a place to park their trailers... I am into my 7th year now of construction with tons of Mods... JJ Can't wait for the show...

I'd consider bringing my 818 up on a trailer. It is just about a go-cart.

[ehansen007]

Hey everyone, we're considering doing a cruise up to Hells kitchen off Ortega highway on Sunday. More details to come.

[David Hodgkins]

Here is a suggestion FF5 should encourage under construction builds to display their cars. My first impressions of these cars were seeing them at Knots Kit Car and seeing Dan Zio's Plumb Loco under construction. His car was loaded with all kinds of wonderful modifications displaying loads of possibilities for the Kit. I would venture to say that it would be one of the high lights of the show as well as a big seller for the company. Maybe you could have a best under construction award and a place to park their trailers... I am into my 7th year now of construction with tons of Mods... JJ Can't wait for the show... http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff334/JOHNSNAKEPIT/IMG_8274.jpg (http://s537.photobucket.com/user/JOHNSNAKEPIT/media/IMG_8274.jpg.html)
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I think what you are asking for John is a trophy category for under construction, since these cars are already allowed and encouraged.

I spoke with FFR this AM and we added the "Under Construction" category trophy. Actually I should say added back. It used to be there, because I won it! I don't know why it went away but this year it's back. Thanks for the reminder/suggestion.

:)

[Arvin]

I was planning on bringing my MKIV down two weeks earlier to Jeff "Batman" miller for paint. Maybe I should hold off a couple weeks and bring it to Huntington Beach first and then on to Batman???

[68GT500MAN]

Arvin, That would be a great idea. We would like to see your build.
Doug

[Arm7419]

I'll be there this year

[Dave Smith]

Thanks for the great idea. I can't tell you why we dropped the "Under Construction" award, but it's back. Thanks also to Hodgkins and his team for the conference call yesterday discussing this post, the show this year and the idea for a Sunday cruise. I remember Denise and I would ride Ortega Highway when we used to live in HB. One Sunday ride, we stopped at Lookout Cafe overlooking lake elsinore and there was DAN GURNEY!!! To this day my wife makes fun of me because, as she says, I acted like an idiot all goo goo gaa gaa Dan this, Dan that... That was 1993 and I met Dan Gurney and it was at the headwaters of everything that became Factory Five. In my opinion, Dan Gurney (maybe Dave Macdonald too had he not been killed at Indy) is the greatest race driver of all time and one of the most decent guys in the business. I'd love to do a Sunday cruise to there.

Also, we'll have to make a "Chuck" Award, the recipient of which is barred fro winning any other awards. Hmmm. Kidding. Can't wait to see you Chuck!

[tcarlson]

This is a great event... I'll be driving down from the Bay Area on the Friday before. ... T

[crspdsk8]

Looking forward to being a part of this event for the first time and meeting fellow builders! I tried to make it down last year when my 33 was under construction but couldn't make it. Now that it's completed, I will definitely be there!

I think a cruise Sunday would be fun. Keep us posted with the details.

Charles

[myjones]

Partly inspired by the naked cobra at HB a couple years ago I took my 33 to a local show minus the main body so people could see the race DNA of a factory Five car. The other big bonus of a work in progress is that it becomes a hands on car instead of just one more in a sea of don't touch the paint vehicles. I took along a seat even though the interior was still bare in case anyone Wookie size wanted a test fit in the car. That is also why I mounted the top to my roll cage so they could check headroom and see the stance of a finished 33 hotrod.

The big bonus was that I spent all day putting children in that seat so their parents could take pictures of them driving a hotrod. The timid ones in each family would stand on the running boards while the oldest sibling was in the seat< several good family shots were taken that way. The work in progress vehicles really help people that haven't had the Koolaid understand what a FF kit car is and why they are fun to build.
DB
Hemi33
38603

[luvaz]

Thanks for the invite, Dave. I'd make the trip in my roadster from Scottsdale just for Hodgkins' autograph! :p Especially if there's trailer parking at his house again!

See y'all then!

Thanks,
Will

[LuckyWinner]

Dont want to jinks anything, but looking like I might be able to make it this year minus paint. Hope all the stars line up and it gets registered by March. Is anyone going out surfing???? Have an extra board????

[Ray]

Dont want to jinks anything, but looking like I might be able to make it this year minus paint. Hope all the stars line up and it registered by March. Is anyone going out surfing???? Have an extra board????

Dave usually surfs the morning of the show for a couple of hours.

Read his reply (post #4)

Ray

[Mesa Mike]

Dave.....I'll be there to DJ the event and enjoy meeting the DH VIP?

[LuckyWinner]

Mr. Dave Smith....you our any of your friends have an extra axe??? Havent gotten wet in about 15 years....but I'm up for dawn patrol. Hope I can still fit in my wet suit lol

[Gumball]

For those considering taking their work-in-progress to the show, I highly recommend it. Like myjones above, I took mine to a local cruise night and it was the hit of the show - here it is parked next to my wife's Camaro... she was bummed that mine garnered more comments than hers!!!

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[Mad Dog]

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It’s here! Registration is open and we are getting ready to rock at the 8th annual Factory Five-Huntington Beach Cruise-In!

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Spend a day at the beach with over 100 Factory Fives, music, car show awards, and good times!

The 8th Annual Factory Five-Huntington Beach Cruise-In event will be held this year on Saturday, April 25th. This year the town of Huntington Beach is once again closing off the first three blocks of Main Street starting at Pacific Coast Highway! We will have live music from The Fabulous Nomads – Orange County’s oldest surf band, and this year, special VIP guests Pete Brock and Allen Grant. Pete is the famous designer of the 1965 Daytona Coupe and Allen was one of the drivers on the world championship Shelby team. Pete and Allen will be available for autographs and meet & greet.

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Factory Five’s Sally Bean will again be in charge of registration.

Please note entrance change this year --> Entrance to the event will be on Walnut Ave. Enter from 1st Street, two blocks South of Main Street. Veer left on Walnut and follow it to the show.

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Date and Place: Saturday, April 25th from 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA

Schedule:
9 A.M. – Registration Opens
10 A.M. – Event Begins, band starts playing
10:30 A.M. – Car Show Judging
11:00 A.M. – Meet Pete Brock and Allen Grant for autographs and more
2:00 P.M. – Car Show Awards and special presentations
4:00 P.M. – Event Concludes*

*Note: All vehicles must leave Main Street by 4:00 P.M. The parking lot next to the pier plaza on PCH is open until 10:00 P.M.

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2014 show saw over 100 Factory Fives invade downtown Huntington Beach. Read last year’s report here. (https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/2014-huntington-beach-cruise-report/)

Car Show Award Categories

Best in Show Overall and Runner-Up
Best in Show Roadster and Runner-Up
Best in Show Type 65 Coupe and Runner-Up
Best in Show GTM and Runner-Up
Best in Show ’33 Hot Rod and Runner-Up
Best in Show 818 and Runner-Up
Best in Show Challenge Car and Runner-Up
Best Use of Chrome
Best Paint
Best Engine
Best Interior/Details
Best Under Construction
Most Innovative Design
Highest Accrued Mileage
Factory Five Legacy Award Winner

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The Fabulous Nomads surf band will play again during the cruise-in event! The name Nomads is synonymous with waves, sunshine, music, and fun. The Fabulous Nomads, Orange County’s oldest surf band, were instrumental in keeping surf music alive and popular during the 80′s until its complete resurrection in the 90′s.

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Last year, Factory Five’s Sally Bean’s daughter Anna jumped in with the band for a few sets on the drums. Photobombing would be Karen Salvaggio, CherieLynn Westrich, and Jo Coddington.

Registration:

This year, all are welcome (non-FFR makes are invited, BUT space is limited). The cost is $50 and that includes parking at the event and eligibility for car show awards. Note: This is a non-profit customer event. Factory Five Racing charges registration to cover the cost of the event only.

Register here now! (http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/2015-ffr-huntington-beach-cruise-in-car-show-april-25th-2015/)

Online registration closes at 5 P.M. EST on April 25th. You may register at the event, but space is NOT guaranteed.

Note: You only need to register if you are bringing your car to be in the show. The show is open to the public and is free.

[Mad Dog]

Directions:

Huntington Beach Pier
Main St. and Pacific Coast Highway at the base of the Huntington Beach Pier
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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Where to Stay: Shorebreak Hotel

Right across from the pier plaza and car show is the brand-new Shorebreak Hotel and they are an event sponsor. They are giving our customers a rate of $189.00 (customers must mention they are part of the Factory Five block and ask for the Factory Five rate) for April 24 and 25, 2015 ONLY. Contact them directly to reserve your room and mention that you are attending the Factory Five Huntington Beach Cruise-In to receive the special rate.

Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, Ca 92648
714-965-4411
877-744-1117 Reservations
www.shorebreakhotel.com

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The Cruise-In is the only time all year we get to meet with and hang with Factory Five customers and west coast builders. Left to right: Ray McEdward, Jo Coddington, Dave Smith, and Dee Dodge.

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Car show awards give us a chance to recognize master craftsmanship in the community. Lynn Howell earned the Women’s Build Team 427 Special Award with his 15 year anniversary Factory Five Mk4 Roadster.

Read the report from the 2014 Factory Five Huntington Beach Cruise-In here. (https://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/2014-huntington-beach-cruise-report/)

[stack]

I'll be there again this year.

stack

[68GT500MAN]

Just finished registering for the show. The countdown has started, only 10 weeks away!!!!!
Doug

[Al_C]

No car (yet), but I'll be there! I'm looking forward to meeting new friends and getting lots of pre-build questions answered.

[LuckyWinner]

DAVE SMITH...... do you have an extra long board?????

[Dave Smith]

Dave (LuckyWinner)! Every year, we spend Friday getting details squared away, Saturday morning from first light setting up on Main Street, so I usually try and sneak out for a dawn patrol on Sunday morning. Two years ago, I surfed on the north side of the pier in front of the first life guard tower at about 6:15 AM with Greg Hoy, a friend of mine who has done a lot of Factory Five videos. This year, I am planning on sending out my short board and I don't have any long boards in HB. I know Dave Hodgkins and some other guys who live out there might be able to score you a loaner. They also rent ugly, useless foam rentals at Jack's and Huntington Surf & Sport.

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Two years ago, conditions weren't great like waist-chest high, mushy. When HB is small, it doesn't really break at high tide, just shore break. As the tide drops, you can get some fun sections outside a bit. I'm going no matter what, but I won't have time for surf until after the show/work is done. Can't wait to see you out there! Last year, I had just finished hip surgery so I wasn't able to surf.

[LuckyWinner]

Do spots fill up fast? has it ever sold out? Trying to finish up my build and dont want to miss out on a spot.

[David Hodgkins]

David (LuckyWinner),

I have a long board for you.

We've never sold out but we do NOT have the pier plaza or upper beach parking we've had in the past so it is possible we will sell out. If you are having issues related to registering (timing) let me know and we'll work something out.

:)

[ehansen007]

DAVE SMITH...... do you have an extra long board?????

Why would you ask a guy that lives in Rhode Island???? :)

[Ray]

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For those looking for boards...

Ray

[LuckyWinner]

David (LuckyWinner),

I have a long board for you.

We've never sold out but we do NOT have the pier plaza or upper beach parking we've had in the past so it is possible we will sell out. If you are having issues related to registering (timing) let me know and we'll work something out.

:)

Thanks David!!!! Now to see if my old wet suit will still fit me, even if it does....it might just fall apart after sitting in my closet for 10 years. lol. Never ridden a long board but has to be easier than my 5'6" Bruce Jones I used to have. Trying to get my roadster all completed and have time to shake it out a little before trying to drive it there from Arizona.

[ehansen007]

Hi folks,

We'll be doing the Sunday Cruise up Ortega for those interested. We'll stage just off the freeway in San Juan off the 74 at 10:30 and then leave at 11:00am and head up for lunch! They will be waiting for us!

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[CHOTIS BILL]

I missed it last year and missed not going all year. Can’t make it this year because I will be in week 6 of a 3 month recovery from another spinal surgery.

But next year,

Bill Lomenick

[Rodster]

I am still building my Coupe - but I will be there to get more ideas and meet all of the people again.

Here's a look at the last Moment of Thunder in 2012 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUTxxRS6FO0)

[RonnieType65]

I will be working my tail off to be there with my complete car. Hoping to bring a customers kit as well that we just threw a Vortech on.

[LuckyNLife]

My son lives in Santa Ana. I just booked my flight to be down there for the weekend. We will be coming as spectators. I am planning on ordering my Roadster in December, so I am planning to check out cars, getting some ideas and meet some builders.

[Tlang731]

Hello all! New guy here looking at maybe purchasing a factory five roadster or coupe. I live in Nebraska and haven't seen any in person yet. I will actually be in San Diego that weekend for a family wedding. Since the wedding is Saturday, I doubt I will be able to attend the show sadly. I was just wondering if there were any other meet ups in San Diego Friday night or stops early that Saturday morning?? It would be awesome to see some in person. Any help would be appreciated.

Tim

[QSL]

We will be there! Cancelled business plans just so we can be a part of this. Scoopy will stay home, but work in progress coupy will be there along with mini coupy. Surprise celebrity Dan Z will be joining too! LOL.

[QSL]

Tim, there are a few owners in San diego, but if you can't find one to hook up, you are welcome to come up to temescal Valley and see our team. We are just a couple miles north of lake elsinore. Sunday AM would be open for us.

[David Hodgkins]

Tim, I'm having a big BBQ at my house in Newport Beach on Friday Night if you want to come up for that...

:)

[Big Blocker]

Mike n Julie,

Good to hear you two are going to be there after all . . . guess I'll have to increase the amount of "refreshment" I was planning on bringing so you guys are well taken care of.
But . . . if you win allll the awards again this year, next year, you're buyin' LOL!
See Ys there.

Doc

[289FIA_Cobra]

Dave Hodgkins: another one of your famous party's on Fri. ?
I need to see if Melinda is up for this and if I even have permission (heading into unemployment but not till August.)
You should start the headcount NOW. ;)

[David Hodgkins]

Dave Hodgkins: another one of your famous party's on Fri. ?
I need to see if Melinda is up for this and if I even have permission (heading into unemployment but not till August.)
You should start the headcount NOW. ;)

Yep, Party Friday! I'll start a thread.

:)

[68GT500MAN]

Giving this thread a bump. ONLY EIGHT WEEKS UNTIL THE FUN!
Doug

[David Hodgkins]

Giving this thread a bump. ONLY EIGHT WEEKS UNTIL THE FUN!
Doug

Bummer for me! Had some minor surgery this week for skin cancer on my back and get more cut out in two weeks. That 4 weeks with stitches in me and they want me to "refrain from heavy lifting, twisting or flexing" my back. Yeah, right! I have a roadster I want to start before HB!!

:)

[68GT500MAN]

David I feel for you. I had a small tumor removed from my lower back on December 31st. Eleven stiches and similar "restrictions" on what I could do. The good news was that the pathology report came back that the margins were all clean. It is still tender, but I can work on the cars.
Doug

[68GT500MAN]

Only SEVEN weeks until the show! Have you registered yet?
Doug

[7tvette]

I am making the trek down from Alberta Canada again this year. Looking forward to doing some local cruising this year. I am bringing the Spyder.

Troy Rieder

[R. Button]

IF someone where considering coming... does the event still have room for another car? IF this person can get away for the weekend what motel's are people staying at?

[7tvette]

Always room for more cars. Factory Five has a discount rate at the Shorebreak Hotel. Located right at the event.

[68GT500MAN]

Ralph, I am staying at a Best Western on Beach Blvd., a very short drive to the event and a great price. Less than SIX weeks to go!

[Marty Prario]

Hello all! New guy here looking at maybe purchasing a factory five roadster or coupe. I live in Nebraska and haven't seen any in person yet. I will actually be in San Diego that weekend for a family wedding. Since the wedding is Saturday, I doubt I will be able to attend the show sadly. I was just wondering if there were any other meet ups in San Diego Friday night or stops early that Saturday morning?? It would be awesome to see some in person. Any help would be appreciated.

Tim

Tim, I live just east of San Diego in El Cajon. I will be home cleaning my Roadster on Friday nite before the event, so come on by. 619-571-0573

Marty

[cobrajj]

Anybody else having trouble registering for the 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-in? I've tried to click on the web page " Register now "button but nothing happens. Jim

[68GT500MAN]

Try going to the FFR website and click on the "parts" tab. You should be able to do it there, if not just give them a call.
Doug

[LuckyWinner]

Trying to get down there....Trans still out for repair, want to install and run it around a little be for a big trip to Cali. Might miss again this year, not happy.

[68GT500MAN]

Come on to the show even without a car. I have had several prospective owner/builders over at the house this month that I invited to come and look at all of the cars.
Doug

[Ray]

Anybody else having trouble registering for the 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-in? I've tried to click on the web page " Register now "button but nothing happens. Jim

Try this page: http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/2015-ffr-huntington-beach-cruise-in-car-show-april-25th-2015/

Ray

[David Hodgkins]

Holy Shimmolies it's LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!

ACK!

[cobrajj]

Thanks, found it in the parts catalog. I forgot since last year.

[68GT500MAN]

Only FOUR weeks until the fun starts!
Doug

[rdelae]

Dave Smith
I have a suggestion for an other trophy class; Best build with a donor, isn't that the core of FFR business, at least it was when I bought my kit over 9 years ago.
i attended 5 or 6 of this events, and always had a good time, but when the judges pass any doner build car they seem to brush it off, over the non donors.
Thank you for making all of our dreams become reality. FFR kits are the best in the industry.
Ricardo

[68GT500MAN]

BUMP-ONLY THREE WEEKS UNTIL THIS GREAT SHOW
Doug

[Mad Dog]

Hey Ricardo - that's a great idea about "The Best Under Construction" class. I'll run it by Dave and Tony. I know Dave is working on an HB update that will be posted soon.

[Roy]

I'm in.

[Mad Dog]

Factory Five partner companies have sweetened the pot for FFR owners at the 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-In with some great raffle prizes. Anyone who registers and attends the event will be eligible for the following prizes.

Click here to sign-up for the event. (http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/2015-ffr-huntington-beach-cruise-in-car-show-april-25th-2015/)

Sponsors & Raffle Prizes

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Our host hotel is giving away one (1) deluxe overnight waterfront stay at the famous Shorebreak Hotel in downtown Huntington Beach and a $50 gift certificate to their restaurant Zimzala. Total gift value is $350!

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Mothers Car Car Products is offering a deluxe bucket of car care and detailing supplies valued at $150!

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The crew at Ford Racing is donating a goodie bag of Ford Racing apparel and fun stuff valued at over $100!

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Our partner company KONI Shocks is donating a $500 gift certificate towards any KONI product along with KONI promotional goodies.

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The staff at Hot Rod Magazine is donating complimentary subscriptions and one-of-a-kind swag not available through purchase.

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Our friends at Wilwood are offering a $200 gift certificate as well as assorted Wilwood branded shirts and hats.

Everyone who registers with a car will receive a Factory Five goodie bag which includes a t-shirt, Mothers Car Care samples, and raffle tickets. You must be present at 2:00 PM during the award presentation to win one of the raffle prizes.

[Mad Dog]

Meet Our Special Guests – 11 AM – Noon

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Pete Brock - Everyone knows Peter Brock for a different reason. To historic Corvette fans he’s the guy who penned the lines of the original Sting Ray racer and by extension the ’63 Corvette “split window”. To Cobra fans meanwhile, Peter’s the guy who took the brick-like Shelby Cobra roadster and turned it into the slippery Cobra Daytona Coupe – the first American car to grab the FIA’s GT World Championship in 1965.

Pete will be available for autographs from 11:00 AM to Noon on Main Street at the Factory Five tent.

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Allen Grant – Allen earned his reputation as a winning international sports car driver, competing for Shelby American. Allen is a member of the world-champion Shelby-Ford-Cobra Racing Team that won the 1965 FIA World Championship with the famous Cobra “Daytona” Coupe.

Allen will be available for autographs from 11 AM to Noon on Main Street at the Factory Five tent.

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Jo Coddington – Jo Coddington is considered by many to be the “Queen of Hot Rods.” To others she is the “Duchess of the Dragstrip,” but when speaking to Jo directly she said, “I just wanna be known as a car girl,” this down to earth, “car girl” attitude has been one of the propelling trademarks of Jo’s personality.

Among many notable accomplishments, Jo appeared on “American Hot Rod” with her husband Boyd. Most recently, Jo joined industry women on “Detroit Muscle” building a 427-powered Factory Five Mk4 Roadster.

Jo will be available for autographs from 11 AM to Noon on Main Street at the Factory Five tent.

To get more details or to register for the 205 Huntington Beach Cruise-In, click here (http://www.factoryfive.com/whats-new/join-us-8th-annual-huntington-beach-cruise/).

[David]

Man, we are working hard to get there... in the shop till 10-11 most every work evening trying to get the Mistress II done. The Mistress thing goes WAY back, but Mary coined that on #1046 due to the long hours spent in the garage building her. :D

While we have run into a few self imposed snags, things are coming along fairly well. If you think of it, send positive vibes our way so we get her finished and I can drive it down for the event. :)

David

[68GT500MAN]

Dave it would be great to have you and Mary at the event. For anyone on the fence, the show is only TWO WEEKS away!
Doug

[kkcalm5]

Hey All
looking at a future 33 HR build and will be coming to HB for the show to check out the cars and talk to the owners
Is there a parking garage/structure or public parking near the site?
if so where? and best access?
thanks and hope to talk to all there.
Kevin

[68GT500MAN]

Kevin, there should be some fine 33's at this years show. There is public parking on the streets (metered) and a large public parking lot across PCH from the show. I look forward to seeing you there.
Doug

[Mad Dog]

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Tony and Sally were getting the Factory Five tent ready to ship out. Ops Director Nate Johnson's Grand National is NOT making the trip!

We've got over 100 entries and space is limited to 130 cars so if you're planning to register at the event (each year, about 8-12 register on the morning of the event) it might be a better idea to register in advance. We do have about 14 extra spaces on the Pier Plaza available for overflow registrants.

Sign-up Here Now! (http://www.factoryfiveparts.com/2015-ffr-huntington-beach-cruise-in-car-show-april-25th-2015/)

[flynntuna]

What cars will FFR be bringing to HB this year?

[ehansen007]

Hey guys,

Factory Five will not be bringing THEIR truck this year but I have Stewart Transport bringing my 289 kit and displaying it at the plaza for the day. So we'll only have room for about 7-8 cars as the truck will be taking up half. Mad Dog, not sure if you factored that in or not. I know we haven't talked about it but Sally and Tony both know and I wasn't sure if they mentioned it. Glad to hear it will be busting with cars though!

[David Hodgkins]

Hey guys,

Factory Five will not be bringing THEIR truck this year but I have Stewart Transport bringing my 289 kit and displaying it at the plaza for the day. So we'll only have room for about 7-8 cars as the truck will be taking up half. Mad Dog, not sure if you factored that in or not. I know we haven't talked about it but Sally and Tony both know and I wasn't sure if they mentioned it. Glad to hear it will be busting with cars though!

Yeah... MAYBE Stewart will be there. I'm still waiting on a call-back from the city. Erik, I hope you plan on being there EARLY if we get the OK for the truck!

:)

[TriPower]

First time at this event and looking forward to it.

Coming from AZ but we live in Rockford ILL in the warm months. Coming early April 21 and run up PCH then back to the event. Starting at David H. BBQ Friday. Considering the cruise on Sunday also but plan to return with the AZ group. Hopefully then want to go on Sunday.

[68GT500MAN]

WOW, only seven days until the fun starts. If you are on the fence, NOW is the time to get registered.
Doug

[David Hodgkins]

I'm in FULL THRASH MODE trying to get to first start before the show!
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?13397-15th-Anniversary-MKIV-build-thread-WIRING!-Yea

ACK!

[Rotorcraft]

wife, daughter and I are flying down from Washington since the MK4 is still under construction. All of us are really looking forward to the weekend!

-jeff

[Motor_Freak]

Here is few pictures from 2015 Huntington Beach Cruise-In.
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[Al_C]

Wow! What a day! The HB Cruise-In was terrific. I came to the event with a full agenda in order to plan my build, and I accomplished everything I set out to. I need to thank a few people - David Hodgkins, Will Talkington, Harold Hoover, Mario, Trevor Scrogins, Farhad Farzanegan, David Borden, Kevin Heneghan, Lee Rateike, Chris Lewis, Bill, Bob and Mike (didn't get your last names) and all the others I met at David's BBQ - I know, I should have written everybody's name down... You all have helped me solidify my plan, and I truly appreciate that! Thanks for welcoming Nancy and me into this family. I'm looking forward to all the craziness to come!

[NiceGuyEddie]

Sorry I missed it!

An immediate family member is terminally ill. As a result, I have not planned any extra-curricular activities as of late. I didn't even realize the actual date of the show until the day before. I'm one of the OG's of this gathering and this day is normally one of the highlights of the year.

I did, however, see two Factory Five Cobras driving up PCH in Malibu on Saturday. One at about 4:30, the other at 5:00. I hope they were returning from the show!

Please guys, post as many pictures as possible so I can feel like i was there.

:cool:

[luvaz]

A few things -
Eddie, sorry to hear about your situation. The show was essentially washed out right after the awards!
Al, You're welcome! Glad I could offer something to help you plan your build. Things like that make the trip from AZ worth it!
Dave, thanks again for your generous hospitality! Hope you liked the cigar & homebrew. ;)

Thanks,
Will