A Drive In Movie

[kwagar]

Recognising that there aren't a lot of drive-ins still operating around the country I have this idea that it would be great fun to rent one out for a smart car night. Would be interesting to see just how many smarts could be parked in a drive-in versus full size cars and trucks.

Could arrive early for a get together and conversation then watch a first run movie together with the pop corn, hot dogs etc. A return to our youth.

It would be pretty tough to smuggle someone in like we used too in the trunk, also tough to smuggle in a few beers, and at some of our ages and the size of the cars we might need a chiropractor on duty if we decide to "fool around" at the movie, but I think it could be great fun!

Anyone else think so??????

[bull8042]

Kwagar, you, my friend, are NUTS! But I like the way you think...
I have pondered the "foolin' around" thing too, but the wife just laughs at me. Hopefully, it is because of the size of the car!

[NY Smartie]

cool idea for sure! however, the numbers are/would be limited to the number of the "sound boxes" that we used to hang into the car window. man, I grew up in drive in movie theaters. they were the coolest thing, IMO.

EDIT: yeah, the sound box thingies are form the time of Napoleon. Yes. ;)

[Nicholas]

Might be interested...depends on possibly when. Thanks

[SmartPassion]

Check out the photos here: http://importcar.meetup.com/213/phot...hotoId=3583206

They even had carhop service.

[bull8042]

Originally Posted by NY Smartie

cool idea for sure! however, the numbers are/would be limited to the number of the "sound boxes" that we used to hang into the car window. man, I grew up in drive in movie theaters. they were the coolest thing, IMO.

Dude, our drive-in had an FM transmitter so you could tune your radio and listen without dragging that 18lb cheese-covered box with a knob-that-turned-freely-but-did-nothing into your car.
Man, we were UPTOWN!

[LorbeerTLC]

You know.... I could see it.
Back in your smart, open up the back end, fold the seatbacks to about 25 degrees forward, have some pre-cut foam to lay in the back, a few blankets, lay in the back and rest your head on the back of the seatback and enjoy the movie. For the cabrio's, you can open the top 3/4 of the way and enjoy the stars too.
I'm not sure how comfortable it would be... but it is an idea (whether good or not)

-Tom L.

[CruisingAZ]

Originally Posted by NY Smartie

cool idea for sure! however, the numbers are/would be limited to the number of the "sound boxes" that we used to hang into the car window. man, I grew up in drive in movie theaters. they were the coolest thing, IMO.

Your showing your age. I do not think any drive in's still use the old speaker boxes. Now you listen through the car radio. (Down side to DRL's)

I would be interested but distance will make this hard to pull off.

[NY Smartie]

Originally Posted by bull8042

Dude, our drive-in had an FM transmitter so you could tune your radio and listen without dragging that 18lb cheese-covered box with a knob-that-turned-freely-but-did-nothing into your car.
Man, we were UPTOWN!

maybe so brother man , but that mettalic sound box MADE the damn films baby! made them I tell you!! gettin' all clangy and bangy on the window. and if it rained, wOOt!!

[smaht]

Originally Posted by CruisingAZ

Your showing your age. I do not think any drive in's still use the old speaker boxes. Now you listen through the car radio. .

Wellfleet Drive-In on Cape Cod, Mass. still has the boxes ( and FM transmitter as well). The place is full almost every night in the summertime.