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  1. Dino246gt

    Dino246gt Formula 3

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    #1 Dino246gt, Jul 20, 2010
    Hello, I posted in the Michigan section, my bad, but I was hoping to drive my 308 down from WINNIPEG this year, any tips? Advice on where to book a nice hotel nearby? I believe it's near the end of August? My birthday is August 19th, so maybe it can work out as a fine birthday for me. Ciao, Dennis (aka dino246gt)
     
  2. pyroguy

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    #2 pyroguy, Jul 29, 2010
    Wheels of Italy is on August 22nd at Lake Calhoun Business center. I'm a big Dino fan. It would be great to see your car. It is a really fun event. Let me know what type of hotel you like and I'm sure we can hook you up!
     
  3. Reece

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    #3 Reece, Jul 29, 2010
    Across the street from the target center is a really nice place called Graves 601 Hotel. It is expensive but really nice
     
  4. 2NA

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    #4 2NA, Jul 29, 2010
    Dino fan? I just happen to have a nice one in the shop right now.

    Putting a few finishing touches on it before the "big day".

    Come on down!
     
  5. pyroguy

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    #5 pyroguy, Jul 29, 2010
    No Doubt the Graves is nice but you can stay along the beltline 494/694 close to the Airport for a lot less if you want.
     
  6. pyroguy

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    #6 pyroguy, Jul 29, 2010
    Tim,

    Who's Dino are you working on now? Like you didn't know I was a Dino fan!
     
  7. 2NA

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    #7 2NA, Jul 29, 2010
    He's not really a new customer but someone I haven't seen for a few years. The car is a '72 246GT that has been restored but not quite finished after about seven years. Just a few details like new aluminum belly pans.

    Stop by and I'll tell you all about it.

    We're about due for another little road trip as well.
     
  8. Dino246gt

    Dino246gt Formula 3

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    #8 Dino246gt, Aug 4, 2010
    I no longer have a dino, now it's a 308GTBi, but I love it. I would like a decent hotel, but I want a safe secure parking spot, does the Graves 601 offer that? I do go to Minneapolis annually and stay around America Blvd, in Bloomington. Those hotels are ok, nothing spectacular, but I don't know about safe parking, under the canopy maybe? I haven't taken this car on a road trip yet, and it's just repainted. Can't wait to do this though, I did drive my Dino246gt on a few longer road trips, no problems. Like to meet Tim as well, as I WAS considering a resto in his shop, just too far away at the time for me. I'll bring a friend with me who's in the market for a Maser '05/'06 Grand Sport. He likes fine hotels and dining. My wife isn't interested in an 8 hour drive in a small, noisy, 2 seater with no radio! Ha! See you there, oh the hotel stuff, still not decided, more info?
     
  9. pyroguy

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    #9 pyroguy, Aug 4, 2010
    Check out the Westin Hotel in Edina next to the Galleria. Very nice and has covered parking available.

    http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/meetings/index.html?propertyID=1799

    For dining you can't beat Kincaids - 2 locations, 1 in Bloomington, 1 in St. Paul. The Bloomington location is about 3-4 miles from the Westin in Edina. Excellent steaks and seafood. Very nice atmosphere. A favorite of my wife and I.

    The Graves is a wonderful Hotel next to the Target Center and Target Field. There is a Twins game on the 22nd so beware of the traffic.
     
  10. shadeone

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    #10 shadeone, Aug 4, 2010
    westin would be prefect....
    turn left out of the hotel parking lot and its a straight shot down york ave from the hotel and you run into lake calhoun.. left turn on the lake calhoun parkway and you are at the back enterance to the show. thats two turns.... doesnt get more simple than that.

    shade
     
  11. Reece

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    #11 Reece, Aug 4, 2010
    If you want a nice Restaraunt, Go to the View. It is on the same road as the Lake Calhoun Executive Canter, and you already know that the executive center is the Wheels of Italy Location.
     
  12. Dino246gt

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    #12 Dino246gt, Aug 5, 2010
    Thanks, I'm lovin' this kind of response, I'm getting more excited about the show, and the trip, thanks! Dennis
     
  13. pyroguy

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    #13 pyroguy, Aug 5, 2010
    Looking forward to meeting you and seeing your car! Have a safe trip down.
     
  14. pmichaelg

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    #14 pmichaelg, Aug 5, 2010
    I am planning to be there and am looking for to getting together with everyone (but no C&C this weekend).

    Tim - have you decided (LV vs WOI)?
     
  15. 2NA

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    #15 2NA, Aug 5, 2010
    It's a really tough choice (some of the FerrariChat "heavy hitters" will be in Vegas) but my true loyalties are here. I'll be there and hope to see everyone.

    I will be at Cars & Cafe on Saturday as well.
     
  16. Rojo

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    #16 Rojo, Aug 6, 2010
    Sorry guys, but I will be missing WOI and C & C this month - But I will be back in Sept. in a new ride - details to come...
     
  17. 2NA

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    #17 2NA, Aug 6, 2010
    Too bad, I was looking forward to seeing you.

    I can't wait to see the new ride.
     
  18. Carsonp

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    #18 Carsonp, Aug 7, 2010
    2na

    Is that miura you finished for last years show going to be there this year?
     
  19. 2NA

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    #19 2NA, Aug 7, 2010
    I spoke with the owner this morning, he is planning to bring it.
     
  20. Carsonp

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    #20 Carsonp, Aug 7, 2010
    has he put many miles on it so far?
     
  21. 2NA

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    #21 2NA, Aug 7, 2010
    No.
     
  22. Dino246gt

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    #22 Dino246gt, Aug 16, 2010
    Okay, believe it or not, I'm having difficulty booking a hotel, didn't really want downtown, but I called the 601, no go, called the Westin, also no parking, only valet, and the "W" no room for us. We want a delux place with a nice room with 2 beds, we are after all NOT gay, just 2 men travelling to a car show together. I need more suggestions for this, please????
    Dennis
     
  23. Dino246gt

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    #23 Dino246gt, Aug 16, 2010
    Hotel is booked, decided on the Radisson in Bloomington, not really all that delux, but nice enough, I hope! I've eaten at their Split Rock Cafe many times, never saw the actuall hotel, but I'm sure it'll be good enough. Hope to meet some of you this weekend! Is there a meet and greet, or cars and coffee or anything that I might attend? We'll be arriving Saturday afternoon, providing my old 308 gets us there without incident! It's a good 8.5 hour drive, let's all hope for nice weather for the trip and especially the Wheels Of Italy Sunday! Ciao, Dennis
     
  24. pyroguy

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    #24 pyroguy, Aug 16, 2010
    Radisson is not that bad! No other events that weekend. cars and Coffee was last Saturday. Kinda crappy, rained the whole time. I know 2NA and I are looking forward to meeting you on Sunday. If we decide on something impromptu, we'll let you know!
    Take care!

    Steve
     
  25. Reece

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    #25 Reece, Aug 16, 2010
    I will be standing at the entrance with a Maserati shirt if you want to meet me, you sound very nice! I will be holding a Black Camera, too.
     
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