Join Us for the 2018 Huntington Beach Cruise-In!

[David Hodgkins]

This year will be the 11th year of the Huntington Beach Cruise-In!

This year will be the first time that the event will be hosted and presented by The Factory Five Forum.

This event is of, for, and by customers. It’s a great chance to meet with west coast Factory Five owners, and spend a fun day parked
on Main Street in the world-famous Huntington Beach.

This year’s cruise-in is scheduled for Saturday, April 28th. The Factory Five Forum will be registering customers, so get your spot early!

Spend a day at the beach with over 100 Factory Five owners, music, car show awards, and good times!
Click Here Register Now! Space is Limited.



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 music by DJ Mike Brassfield, and awards will be presented by The Factory Five Forum and guest FFR President Dave Smith.



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.
Registration will open early this year at 7:00 A.M. and will continue until 9 A.M. at which time Main Street will be closed for the car show/pedestrian traffic.



Date and Place: Saturday, April 28th from 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA

Schedule:

7:00-9:00 A.M. – Registration Opens

10 A.M. – Event Begins

10:30 A.M. – Car Show Judging Begins

2:00 P.M. – Car Show Awards and Special Presentations

4:00 P.M. – Event Concludes*

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



The 2017 show saw 116 Factory Fives invade downtown Huntington Beach. We are limited to 150 vehicles.
Read last year’s report here.

Car Show Award Categories

Hot Rod Magazine “Editor’s Choice” Award presented by Jeff Dahlin
Car Builder Magazine “Editor’s Choice” Award presented by Steve Temple, Editor
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 presented by Dave Smith, Factory Five President

Registration:

The cost is $50 and that includes parking at the event, event t-shirt, and eligibility for car show awards.
Note: This is a non-profit customer event. Registration covers the cost of the event only. Online registration closes at 5 P.M. EST on April 27th.
You may register at the event, but space is NOT guaranteed. Click Here Register Now!

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.

Directions:

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

Note: In order to ensure crowd safety, the city of Huntington Beach requires that all show cars be parked by 9 AM and not moved on the
pedestrian plaza during the show hours. This was to comply with city rules for events with pedestrian traffic.

Lastly, if you have any questions, please contact Dave Hodgkins at The Factory Five Forum by sending an e-mail to [email protected].



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 special rate (customers must mention they are part of the Factory Five block and ask for the Factory Five rate) for April 27 and 28, 2018 ONLY.
PLEASE NOTE: AS OF 4/1/2018 the special block rate is SOLD OUT!

Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Reservations: (877) 212-8597

*Make sure to say you are booking a room with the Factory Five rate.



Car show awards give us a chance to recognize master craftsmanship in the community.

Above: Best in Show ’33 Hot Rod winner Deke Brown with FFR’s Sally Bean (left) and Jo Coddington (right)

[David Hodgkins]

2018 Huntington Beach Cruise-In official t-shirt is included with registration only. (Last year’s show shirt shown.)

[jetheft]

Confirm Saturday 28 April?

In the ad, to the left of Dave’s picture is says Saturday, April 29th.

[David Hodgkins]

Confirm Saturday 28 April?

In the ad, to the left of Dave’s picture is says Saturday, April 29th.

Yes, Saturday April 28th 2018.

There are a few minor issues with the announcement, Obviously that's the worst. I'll get it fixed ASAP.

[Garry Bopp]

David,

Though I won't have a car for HB, I do plan on attending! See you there!

Garry

[nkw8181]

I'm wanting to come and bring the coupe but need to figure out logistics first.

[David Hodgkins]

Hoping to see you again Nolan!

[David Hodgkins]

David,

Though I won't have a car for HB, I do plan on attending! See you there!

Garry

You just made my day!

[mmoen]

Just registered. Will be there with my 65 coupe.
Can't wait.
Mike M.

[David Hodgkins]

Looking forward to it Mike! Glad you can make it!

[Mad Dog]

Date typo fixed.

[David Hodgkins]

Date typo fixed.

Thank you sir!

[Just puttering]

We are planning on showing up sans car, maybe next year, so if you need help with anything we are available!

[AZPete]

Just registered my 818C and looking forward to the drive, show and beer, but mostly being with all the like-minded lunatics.
Thanks, David, for running HB11.

[flynntuna]

I'll be attending, hopefully I can trailer my 818 there too.

[rwcaudill]

Just registered. Looking forward to the show this year!

[Paul G]

Registered yesterday!

[Just puttering]

I dont know if there are any politics involved, but I just saw the April issue of Drive without HB listed? Would it be worthwhile to list it on Drive web page or magazine? Although for the mag it may be to late.

[David Hodgkins]

I dont know if there are any politics involved, but I just saw the April issue of Drive without HB listed? Would it be worthwhile to list it on Drive web page or magazine? Although for the mag it may be to late.

No politics that I'm aware of, just negligence on my part! Any info that you can pass along would be great; I'm not aware of this resource.

[ehansen007]

Looks like fun. Maybe I'll give it a try.

[Big Blocker]

Eric . . . Too Funny!

[Just puttering]

Drive is a magazine that you can typically find in speed shops. Its free, lots of advertiseing in it.

Driveonline.com the web page for drive

http://files.engagedmediamags.com/Drive/DRV_Mar18/ Last months magazine online

Funny thing, i found it today at a taco shop with other typical free mags but just one Drive mag.

[Just puttering]

Page 11 has an electric master cylinder. Look at abs power brake! I have no experience with with them, might need to start a new thread

[nkw8181]

I just registered. I have a way to get the car there but working on better options. anyone driving through Dallas Texas with room in/ on your trailer for one more car? (no harm in asking)

[7tvette]

Two cars coming from Northern Alberta Canada!!

[2yrproject]

Registered.

[h22bomb]

Be great to have some video taken and posted to the FF5 youtube channel for everyone that is too far or just cant make it.

[David Williamson]

Registered. The wife and I are making the trip from Edmonton Alberta with Troy (7tvette) The weather is still too variable in late April so we are trailering the cars
knocking one off the "bucket list"
David W

[David Hodgkins]

We're 35% full already guys, which is a faster clip than in year's past. We're not using the pier plaza this year for overflow so there is a cap.

You know what to do; don't dilly dally.



EDIT: Who say's that?? ^ Not me, my keyboard farted

[Bob-STL]

Registered today.

Bob

[David Hodgkins]

I've get some info on the Participants so far:



Do you see anything missing? Or maybe under represented?

[David Hodgkins]

Bump!

[David Hodgkins]

If you are coming in from out of town and haven't reserved a room at the Shorebreak, hop to it! SPACE IS LIMITED!

If you still have to register for the event, sooner is better than later please...

[Jeff Kleiner]

David,
I'm not clear...just bringing myself, no car. Do I still need to register?

Jeff

[David Hodgkins]

David,
I'm not clear...just bringing myself, no car. Do I still need to register?

Jeff

Nope!

Needless to say, I'm glad you're coming!

[Nickolaus]

Just registered for the show. I'll be bringing my under construction 818. Hopefully there will be an engine installed.

See you guys there!

[frankeeski]

Can't let the hardtop fans down. Looks like we're in.

And coincidentally my 1K post.

[AZPete]

Nickolaus, I'm glad you are bringing your under-construction 818. It will be a popular attraction because guys will like to see how the 818 is built. I don't know if Factory Five will bring their cutaway roadster, but it always draws a crowd. Eleven years ago I saw a FFR roadster go-kart that started me on a wonderful journey building 2 cars after I saw the quality of the chassis. Plus, it's a lot of fun to meet other builders and see their work!

[David Hodgkins]

.../This year will be the first time that the event will be hosted and presented by The Factory Five Forum. .../

Pete,

Other than Dave Smith, no other representation from Factory Five will be at the event this year.

[Big Blocker]

Quote: "no other representation from Factory Five will be at the event this year." NOOOOOooooooooooo. Does that mean that Sally Bean won't show up at all??? Who's handing out our "participants packets"?? Who's gunna give out "Early Bird Hugs-n- kisses" to drivers?? - cuz without Sally, it's gunna be . . . well, . . . you figure it out . . .

Just kidding . . .

But, she will be missed (by many, I'm sure).

I'll be there early as usual -

Doc