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Title: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: pd on December 26, 2023, 05:37:22 AM
The dates for the 2024 Vintage Motor Bike Club's Annual Meet will once again be held at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland Indiana on June 25 thru June 28, 2024 .

Pete . :)
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: Bob53 on December 26, 2023, 07:02:32 AM
I've already got reservations. Hope to see you there Pete. Bob
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: RickS on December 27, 2023, 05:32:33 AM
As always, if you wait for the official dates, you have missed most of the meet.  Come at least a day or three early! I'll be there Sunday.
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: Bob53 on December 27, 2023, 08:17:08 AM
We'll be there Sunday as well. Bob
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: RickS on June 05, 2024, 02:53:49 AM
Only a few weeks to the show! Look forward to seeing everyone there.  Update, I’ll be there Saturday.
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: Bob53 on June 05, 2024, 04:58:36 AM
Rick, We should be there on Sat around 5 also. Bob
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on June 07, 2024, 08:39:37 AM
I am planning on Saturday. See you on The Hill!
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: Cocina_47 on June 16, 2024, 07:48:21 AM
We plan on getting in around noon on Monday! Please save[size=78%] me a spot if you can.[/size]
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on June 22, 2024, 08:32:23 PM
We are on Simplex Hill.  All set up and ready for the week!
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: pd on June 23, 2024, 05:08:23 AM
We are on Simplex Hill.  All set up and ready for the week!

I wish I was there , Tom .
It'll be a week from this coming Tuesday before we can get out of here . :(

I hope you guys have a good air conditioning system . I hear it's suppose to be a real warm week .
'They' are forecasting high 90s to 100 all week here .

Pete . :)
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: RickS on June 23, 2024, 07:25:50 PM
It was hot yesterday. Today some early drizzle, but overall a beautiful day. 
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 06, 2024, 05:00:10 PM
Hey Gents!
As some of you know I am never too far from my camara.  So stay tuned for pics from the show.  Be patient tho.  I am on another adventure but will post soon!
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 23, 2024, 06:51:03 AM
And here are some pics from the show. 

This is the second year for this tent.   Staked down twelve different ways and does well in the weather!

It was a direct drive kind of year.   37s, 38s, 40   More coming next year!
 
That's the Swamp from Loozianna.  Those boys bring a strong force to be reckoned with and love Simplexes!
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 23, 2024, 06:59:59 AM
Beautifully restored bikes

Swamp bikes

That taxi would be fun to really use for a taxi at a show.

The famous Doodlebug

Neat little camper
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 23, 2024, 07:06:11 AM
The rail bike looked to be an original frame set-up.

Row of Minibikes

Swap meet stuff

I always keep my eye open for Sears rides as i have two of them.  This guy was selling.

Patriotic Cushman

Unique King Midget
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 23, 2024, 07:09:03 AM
This is from the Judging building
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 23, 2024, 07:22:41 AM
My '39 Schwinn got some new shoes this year at the show.  I found some great used AND correct tires for it.   Plus I met a new friend doing it.  His name is Hannibal and has been selling bike stuff at meets for nearly thirty years.

Trailer just like the German fighter plane

Zoom in on the bike.  Completely wrapped with cane

Well hello darlin'!

Don Moran original. he is from Kentucky and has close to 400 bikes.

Home Sweet Home


Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: kartjockey on July 23, 2024, 07:35:43 AM
Salisbury poster

Alex and Jim doing a break job on Bob Legrons' '55 truck.  Alex is Bob Legron's grandson and also brings a 1938 direct drive.

That's Ernie's Sportsman.   Now owned by Mike Reed.

At the end .  All by myself.  I am a "stay until the lights go off" kind of guy.  Portland only comes once a year!

Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: pd on July 24, 2024, 05:44:23 AM
Great pics , Tom .

Thanks for sharing .

Pete . :)
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: RickS on July 24, 2024, 06:24:14 PM
Great pics , Tom .

Thanks for sharing .

Pete . :)

Only 11 months to prepare for Portland 2025.
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: pd on July 25, 2024, 03:44:58 AM
Great pics , Tom .

Thanks for sharing .

Pete . :)

Only 11 months to prepare for Portland 2025.

I know , Rick . The way time flies , June will be here 'tomorrow' .
I have to get busy when we get back home .
I am missing my bikes on this trip .

Pete . :)
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: Bob53 on July 25, 2024, 05:50:46 AM
Thanks Tom for the pics. Another great year. Had a good time. Ready for 2025. Bob
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: RickS on July 25, 2024, 07:46:01 PM
Great pics , Tom .

Thanks for sharing .

Pete . :)

Only 11 months to prepare for Portland 2025.

I know , Rick . The way time flies , June will be here 'tomorrow' .
I have to get busy when we get back home .
I am missing my bikes on this trip .

Pete . :)

Looks like next years show is moving to July.  The dates are not finalized yet.
Title: Re: VMBC Portland 2024
Post by: pd on July 26, 2024, 03:53:36 AM

Looks like next years show is moving to July.  The dates are not finalized yet.

Oh good . That gives me an extra month to get ready , LOL

Pete . :)