Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

4 cars loaded and pointing West. Should be there @ 4:00PM Thursday. PA load not as glamorous as the Arizona one! .BKH

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

You are so humble Brian [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I will be there to welcome you and the Latrobe Gang. Drive safe.

Dan

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Mid 40's with a slight breeze, not as good as Arizona weather for certain...BKH

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bkhpah</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mid 40's with a slight breeze, not as good as Arizona weather for certain...BKH </div></div>

You can solve that quickly...come out and visit again! We can have spaghetti (again) [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

I just cancelled my Friday and Saturday night hotels at the Double Tree if someone needs a room there. We are still going to the show but saving money by staying with friends in the area [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

You guys are KILLING ME!!!! I just finished packing one of the suitcases, but I packed for sunny and 80s, NOT the MCACN!!! Just keep my Rallye 350 secure until I return!

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

We left NJ today at 10 am. We got 130 miles and engine in my Suburban started smoking out the exhaust. Turned around and headed back home. The 6.5 diesel exploded 30 miles from home, luckily at my passenger's exit, 2 miles from his house. Had the Suburban towed to his driveway while my buddy's wife picked him up and drove him back to my home town where another buddy loaned us his brand new 2013 diesel Dodge. He then drove back to get me and the trailer. We were back on the road at 5:00 PM. It's now midnight and we are at Ohio border.
Is there a bad luck trophy contest? Because I think I'm in the running. This is one very expensive trip. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

How many miles on your Suburban ?

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Sorry to hear that Steve.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How many miles on your Suburban ? </div></div>

123,000 miles.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Yikes

Those engines are supposed to be good for 321K, not 123K.

UNLIKE

Ryan

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">How many miles on your Suburban ? </div></div>

123,000 miles. </div></div>

Steve,

The rest of your weekend will be spectacular.....you`ll have that diesel repaired in no time.

Dan

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5 diesel exploded 30 miles from home [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] </div></div>

Sorry to hear about your bad luck Steve.

The silver lining for all of us is this is perfect timing for a new build thread from you. Kwhizz's build should be done pretty soon and we'll need something to keep us entertained over the winter months.

Jake

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Hopefully our trip won't be as exciting. Our 12 passenger van (<span style="font-style: italic">seats out</span>) is loaded to the max, and we're heading out in a few hours for the 400+ mile drive. Setting up tomorrow, then it's SHOWTIME Sat &amp; Sun! I'm ready... really ready. Yikes, now I've jinxed myself. Hope not. Good luck to ALL traveling!

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RPOLS3</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njsteve</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The 6.5 diesel exploded 30 miles from home [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/frown.gif[/img] </div></div>

Sorry to hear about your bad luck Steve.

The silver lining for all of us is this is perfect timing for a new build thread from you. Kwhizz's build should be done pretty soon and we'll need something to keep us entertained over the winter months.

Jake </div></div>

What I need is for Kwhizz to install a ZL1 engine in my Suburban.

Looks like it was the head gasket. Blew the radiator catch tank cap off and and the rest of the coolant went out the exhaust pipe in a white mushroom cloud.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

The poor thing didn't like all that new found power with Day 2 power chip.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Murphy's Law applies -- now you understand why we put Destruct buttons on missiles ... at least you were pretty close to home.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

LOL

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Murphy's Law applies -- now you understand why we put Destruct buttons on missiles ... at least you were pretty close to home. </div></div>

*Destruct buttons* Isn't that the ignition switch on a 6.5 GM Diesel? Just kidding. Steve did VERY well going 123,000 miles with out any major issues. Nice to have friends that will lend him a New Truck with a phone call! We all need friends like that. See you at the Show.

Bill

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Steve, I feel your pain. Our Bookmobile (w/ over 2,500 auto books onboard) has had a catastrophic failure in transit through West Virginia. With 9 author signings we will be improving. We will have our authors books, but that's it. :-(

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Weather looks good for the weekend! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Weekend Forecast

Updated: Nov 21, 2013, 7:05pm CST

Fri Nov 22
AM Clouds / PM Sun
High 38°F
Low 24°F
Chance of precip:20%
Wind:N at 16 mph

Sat Nov 23
Partly Cloudy
High 29°
Low 12°
Chance of precip:0%
Wind:NW at 18 mph



Sun Nov 24
Sunny
High 24°
Low 19°
Chance of snow: 0%
Wind: WSW at 11 mph

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Make sure you folks take to the streets in groups. Don't want to hear about any of these hate crimes happening to members while in Chicago!

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Thanks for the tip.

I hate haters:-(

Ryan

Boarding soon for Chicago, decided to wear my Blackhawks T shirt from last trip. Customs lady gave me heck (Leafs Fan) She suggested walking in groups if I wear this shirt on the way home.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Check out this cute little Fella.

https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...g_00002839.jpg


At least it has no propellers...

Ryan

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: twertsy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Make sure you folks take to the streets in groups. Don't want to hear about any of these hate crimes happening to members while in Chicago!</div></div>

I don't think there are problems in this part of town, my wife and I walked to Mortons last night, didn't see anyone that concerned me. Besides....who could hate us??? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

My Cousin who lives 15 min from Rosemont said for me to pack like I was going snow skiing...
I sure hope he didn't mean I needed cross country skis to get from Ohare to the show, lol.
See you guys there!

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Was to leave with the car Thursday but had to cancel 3 weeks ago. Seems everyone wanted to make settlement on their new homes in November. After the mortgage meltdown, I couldn't miss this opportunity to make up some ground. 37 years as a REALTOR, 2007-11 was terrible.

Oh well, next year I'll make plans again for MCACN.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...pse6992523.jpg

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

I am now motivated to finish the old SRD car for 2014,or at least get it as close as possible. I keep forgetting I have a piece of history now. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

We had just pulled out of the Corvette &amp; MuscleCar Nationals last night, as we were vending there. We were first in line at the stoplight (red) and watching some cars that had pulled out via a different door, as they were in the cross traffic. Then low and behold, the Sox &amp; Martin Pro Stock Duster (was in the show) was in the turn lane - and then turned - driving right in front of us - to head toward the trailer I assume. In all it's noisy-ness (is that a word?) anyway, way way cool. Pitch black out other than a few street lights, and the roar of the open exhaust Hemi Red-White-Blue Sox &amp; Martin car. I'll picture it in my mind forever! WAY COOL end to a great weekend...

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Thanks to all that brought cars and participated in the show, it was a treat to view. I wish I was there for the &quot;removal&quot; of the vehicles. WOW.......

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Dear Bob, (AKA BASHTON)lol

Now that things have settled from the show, I want to thank you, your wife and the many hundreds of people that helped you put another GREAT show together. Sorry this note is coming in a month late.
Both myself &amp; a friend of mine from Montana wore out our shoes there, in fact it practically crippled him and he's half my age. Again thanks for the extremely hard work. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
Anyway Merry Christmas and hope to see you next year. Dicky [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dicky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dear Bob, (AKA BASHTON)lol

Now that things have settled from the show, I want to thank you, your wife and the many hundreds of people that helped you put another GREAT show together. Sorry this note is coming in a month late.
Both myself &amp; a friend of mine from Montana wore out our shoes there, in fact it practically crippled him and he's half my age. Again thanks for the extremely hard work. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
Anyway Merry Christmas and hope to see you next year. Dicky [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif[/img] </div></div>

Indeed, my pleasure. We are very proud of what has come together and all of the people that allow us to do what we do. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/youguysrock.gif[/img]

And let me be the first to say...it will only get better in 2014!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Bob

Given the fact that the Muscle car is credited with being born in 64 ( great debate here)I am sure the 50th anniversary will bring great things to MCACN. I am curious though how the class of 74 will celebrate the Catalytic Converter and 85 MPH speedometer.

Paul [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob

Given the fact that the Muscle car is credited with being born in 64 ( great debate here)I am sure the 50th anniversary will bring great things to MCACN. I am curious though how the class of 74 will celebrate the Catalytic Converter and 85 MPH speedometer.

Paul [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/santa.gif[/img] </div></div>

Haha! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]
Hopefully Pontiac will be well-represented, for obvious reasons. I see a string of high-quality GTOs from 64-74...and as many 74 SD T/As as the place will hold.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Indeed, we will be hosting a special gathering of GTO's in recognition of this significant car and anniversary. I have several VERY fine examples lined up already, along with some special guests. Again, this group will be created for <span style="font-style: italic">quality,</span> not quantity, so if you have a significant example of a 1964-1974 GTO and would like to join us, please get a hold of me asap. It is not too early...planning for the 2014 show is already well underway.

As for '74, although we welcome prime examples of muscle from the 1974 model year, (think G.S. Stage 1, Super Duty etc), we are not planning on a &quot;Class of '74&quot; special display. We are, however...planning on stepping back to the year 1969 to celebrate what is obviously a much better year, Muscle Car wise. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/scholar.gif[/img]

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

I'm sure the show will be great, Bob. 1969 was certainly a good year for Muscle Cars.

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

1969, now you have my attention....

Unlimited possibilities.

Food for thought, L78/L89's, how about a 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle/El Camino L89 display.........400 to chose from back in the day, I think we could get at least one of each body style to attend.

I would love to chase them down for you Bob.

Ryan

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Bob, a 1969 display would be very cool! I feel the 1969 model year was the wildest for American muscle cars. I know most bloggers tend to vote for 1970 being the best year, but with a few exceptions, 1969 was a banner year for over the top Detroit muscle.

Should we start a topic about this? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: StealthBird</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bob, a 1969 display would be very cool! I feel the 1969 model year was the wildest for American muscle cars. I know most bloggers tend to vote for 1970 being the best year, but with a few exceptions, 1969 was a banner year for over the top Detroit muscle.

Should we start a topic about this? [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img]

</div></div>

Absolutely...

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

Re: Musclecar and Corvette Nationals...MCACN
 

Please view the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals section for our latest 2014 Press Release!

Thanks;

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member