Road trip to Pleasanton GG show--who's going?

[DFRESH]

After the GG event in Costa Mesa that many of you attended, there were quite a few of you that were interested in making the drive out to Pleasanton for the next GG show here in Cali. The dates for the show are June 5th and 6th. We will be leaving on Friday June 4th. Here's the plan; I will have folks meet up at my place that Friday morning--around 9:00 (those of you coming from San Diego and OC--I'm in Lake Forest) and get on the road around 9:15. We will then take the 405 to the 101 and will be making a stop in Oxnard to see Cris's shop at JCG restorations (Cris will be confirming). This will be a great place to pick up you guys from the valley area that will be going (Come on Carl, Chad, Mike, Larry) We will grab lunch after checking out all of JCG's radical stuff, and then get back on the road-- hopefully by or before 1:00. We will get back onto the 101 and make our way to Pleasanton. If you are from central Cali and want to join up, please do so--we'll figure out how to manage that based upon input. I believe GG has host recomendations on their site---I will be checking out where to stay and posting that up as well. So far we have approx 5 folks committed to going and entering the Auto X. The drive time is estimated at approximately 7 hours driving steadily from my place in South OC. I would say with gas stops and such this is probably a good estimate. This is something I have always wanted to do and I will go on my own, but wanted to invite the community to participate as well. This should be a very fun drive. I am planning on hanging out through Sunday, then driving back on Monday the 7th. What say you?

Doug

[DFRESH]

http://www.good-guys.com/pdf/10-803/SGTHotelMap10.pdf

Hotel information. Looks like the least expensive is the Courtyard---

Sorry, you will have to copy and paste the above--can't figure out how to make it a link.

Pre registration (online and over phone) ends after the 21st of this month (May).

I will be booking rooms tomorrow--I plan on staying at the Hilton unless others have stayed in Pleasanton before and can make another reccomendation---

Doug

[hotrod69camaro]

I'm in

[ironworks]

The Hilton is nice, I have stayed there a few times. I will be traveling up friday night and staying in Tracy. But I will have my trailer in tow with my Truck to hang out for the weekend.

If you guys come home through the valley on Monday your welcome to come by my shop. It is a great half way point to stop for lunch on the journey home.

Rodger

[Steve1968LS2]

I was in until my better half reminded me the we dont return from Hawaii until June 5th...

[Matt@BOS]

I'm in, and talked my dad into going as well. We can't wait to make the drive! Stopping by Ironworks on the way back would be a nice stop too. I've been wanting to drop by the shop for the last couple years now, but it always seemed too out of the way for me to justify.

Matt

[Larry Callahan]

I can't get away from work fro two days but, I might be able to drive up on Friday with you and alone on Sunday?

[DFRESH]

Larry, I think I may end up driving back on Sunday as well---I will know for sure this next week--Cassie may not be able to stay home with kids that day (Monday) which means I'm on the road on Sunday.

BTW, they are running the Auto X the same as the Costa Mesa event---all day Sat with a break for lunch, the Sunday 9 to 1.

Doug

[DFRESH]

I'm in, and talked my dad into going as well. We can't wait to make the drive! Stopping by Ironworks on the way back would be a nice stop too. I've been wanting to drop by the shop for the last couple years now, but it always seemed too out of the way for me to justify.

Matt


Matt, if I am going back on Monday, then we will do this for sure.

Doug

[Nessumsar]

I will have to bow out of this one guys. Sandra's (wife) birthday is the 5th.

Would be willing to do one of the events later this year though. I should hopefully have an OD tranny by then too...

[ironworks]

Larry, I think I may end up driving back on Sunday as well---I will know for sure this next week--Cassie may not be able to stay home with kids that day (Monday) which means I'm on the road on Sunday.

BTW, they are running the Auto X the same as the Costa Mesa event---all day Sat with a break for lunch, the Sunday 9 to 1.

Doug

The show is pretty much over at that point on Sunday short of the awards ceremony. If you guys want to do a late night stop buy Sunday evening I can arrange that. I could order pizza for a dinner stop on your way home. It is just short or 4hours from Pleasanton to my shop at 65mph with my big trailer.

[CarlC]

I still don't know yet.

[JayR]

I will be traveling up friday night and staying in Tracy.

I knew it! That's why Weaver flew out for the Del Mar show! Did you "stay in him" then too?

[ironworks]

I knew it! That's why Weaver flew out for the Del Mar show! Did you "stay in him" then too?

Are we really back in Junior High with your humor or is this the maturity level in the "Pitcher Drawer" and leader of the Cargo short crew. Seriously......:machine:


FYI, There is a town just outside of the Bay area that our Good Buddy Ed Capen lives in called "Tracy", that my wife and I will be staying at. Just to be clear.

[JayR]

Are we really back in Junior High with your humor or is this the maturity level in the "Pitcher Drawer" and leader of the Cargo short crew. Seriously......:machine:

Said the guy who's in the redneck photo contest on another forum! LMAO!

[406 Q-ship]

I may try to make it. Got the Baers, Front springs, tires, and alignment to do.

[ironworks]

said the guy who's in the redneck photo contest on another forum! Lmao!

so...

[DFRESH]

Guys, if it works for most of you to get back on the road Sunday after the Auto Cross is done---maybe 1:00---and head back, then I will plan on doing the same. I'm all for stopping by Roger's on the way back on Sunday for pizza and a tour. So we would be taking the 5 fwy back instead of the 101--which is a more direct route anyways.

Roger, we will start getting a # together here in the next week or so to keep you informed of what day to expect us.

Doug

[class67]

This is a good idea, hope to see some of you up here...

[Cris@JCG]

Hey Doug!!
Good to see that you were able to pull this off & make the the drive up the coast!

Let me know the head count as we get closer to the date so that I have BBQ brought in for lunch.. Looking forward to the visit & the drive up the coast with you guys.. This will be my first time to Pleasanton!

Cris G

[Vegas69]

I'm in dudes......:1st:

[DFRESH]

Hey Doug!!
Good to see that you were able to pull this off & make the the drive up the coast!

Let me know the head count as we get closer to the date so that I have BBQ brought in for lunch.. Looking forward to the visit & the drive up the coast with you guys.. This will be my first time to Pleasanton!

Cris G

Right on Cris--that is really generous of you!! We will look forward to BBQ at your shop on the 4th around 11:00 or so --then make tracks for Pleasanton. I registered for the event tonight and booked a room at the Hilton---the Good Guys rate was 79.00--I booked through Sat night--looks like most of the folks are leaving on Sunday after 1:00 or so. Thanks again brother--very cool of you.

You guys coming from the valley area can meet up with us at Cris's shop around 11:00 on Friday the 4th in Oxnard (JCG Restorations)---I hope someone brings a camera for all of this.

Doug

[killer69]

I knew it! That's why Weaver flew out for the Del Mar show! Did you "stay in him" then too?


Now That is some funy ****e right there!!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

I have a work commitment until around 2 PM Sat so wont make the show Sat, but may come out Sunday.
I'm in Manteca, right off of Hwy 5, real close to Tracy. So I'm right on the way to and from the show, if you guys want to meet up at my place Friday night

Man I wish I could get out of work Sat....

Hope to see you guys...

[CarlC]

Sorry gents, I'm out. My father was offered an Honor Flight today to D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial and I'm going with him. Work and car fun will have to wait.

[mpozzi]

Sorry gents, I'm out. My father was offered an Honor Flight today to D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial and I'm going with him. Work and car fun will have to wait.

You'll do anything to get out of running that autocross ... :). Your adventure does sound pretty cool, though.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[6'9"Witha69]

OUT. Wife will pop any day starting next week so we are all hands on deck.

[lt1chevelle]

also look into summer field hotel(hyatt) might be a little cheaper and is still only like a mile or 2 or 3 from the GG show. as for prices go im sure its cheaper than the hilton but i dunno.

[406 Q-ship]

OUT. Wife will pop any day starting next week so we are all hands on deck.

Good luck on that Nick......at least you have a semi acceptable reason LOL

[Larry Callahan]

Hmmmm.. Not looking good now. I should know over the weekend.

[DFRESH]

The show is pretty much over at that point on Sunday short of the awards ceremony. If you guys want to do a late night stop buy Sunday evening I can arrange that. I could order pizza for a dinner stop on your way home. It is just short or 4hours from Pleasanton to my shop at 65mph with my big trailer.

Roger, this is looking good for Sunday night---let's plan on that---will give you a head count as we get closer---

Chris Robinson is also coming (I spoke with him last night) with his 69 Camaro---Geez, I think all we have right now are Camaros---in fact, I think they are all 69's---5 of them so far--LOL---not sure what Cris from JCG is bringin---

[Cris@JCG]

68 Cross Ram Z-28.. & gonna Auto X it!! gotta trailer it .. 4.56 gears & race fuel makes her an expensive drive!!



Roger, this is looking good for Sunday night---let's plan on that---will give you a head count as we get closer---

Chris Robinson is also coming (I spoke with him last night) with his 69 Camaro---Geez, I think all we have right now are Camaros---in fact, I think they are all 69's---5 of them so far--LOL---not sure what Cris from JCG is bringin---

[Cris@JCG]

Doug- The "CRAZY CANADIAN' Albert Melchoir might make the trip with us!! Albert is sponsoring the BBQ @ the shop on Friday..

Cris

[DFRESH]

Doug- The "CRAZY CANADIAN' Albert Melchoir might make the trip with us!! Albert is sponsoring the BBQ @ the shop on Friday..

Cris

Hot Damn!! That is really cool---I sure hope he can make it---Maybe Bill will come and bring the hooch---

Doug

[tazzz25906112]

LOL Doug, we'll see what happens buddy ya just never know ;-)

Sounds like we're going to be having some fun with this and I'm trying to shift a couple of things to come out and join you guys on the run.... I just did Toronto- Kentucky and then back through Ohio up to Toronto the other day (26hrs of drive time) and "had a blast"..... Of course I tripped over a Mason jar or two on Wed night in Kentucky when we stopped LOL...

[DFRESH]

LOL Doug, we'll see what happens buddy ya just never know ;-)

Sounds like we're going to be having some fun with this and I'm trying to shift a couple of things to come out and join you guys on the run.... I just did Toronto- Kentucky and then back through Ohio up to Toronto the other day (26hrs of drive time) and "had a blast"..... Of course I tripped over a Mason jar or two on Wed night in Kentucky when we stopped LOL...

Hope you can make it brother--would be great to see you again----maybe we will run into Elvis if you make it out this way--LOL

Doug

[ironworks]

Roger, this is looking good for Sunday night---let's plan on that---will give you a head count as we get closer---

Chris Robinson is also coming (I spoke with him last night) with his 69 Camaro---Geez, I think all we have right now are Camaros---in fact, I think they are all 69's---5 of them so far--LOL---not sure what Cris from JCG is bringin---

My end is easy, I'm going to call Pizza Hut about 45 minutes out from Bako and have it delivered to the shop. I'm just going to provide a meal stop and Guided tour. Nothing Fancy. I'm sure you guys will want to get on the road to make it back home a decent hour.

[Vegas69]

Rodger, no anchovies.....thanks.

[Chad-1stGen]

I'm in. Another Camaro but at least it's a 68 and RED! I'm sure there won't be any red Camaros...

I will drive up with you guys Friday and attend the autocross events but will be staying in NorCal Sunday and not joining you for the drive down.

[HUSTLESTUFF]

I'll be driving down from Orland(near Thunderhill) probably just for the day. Hope to have the posi installed by then. This weekend its auto-X in Anderson with Trinity Touring at the fairgrounds.
Do you need to pre-reg for the event? Mike

[-The Stig-]

Depending on my work schedule, I might be able to go... I'll have to look at my calendar.

I'll be up there this next week working, maybe next two weeks... Not sure yet.

[DFRESH]

I'm in. Another Camaro but at least it's a 68 and RED! I'm sure there won't be any red Camaros...

I will drive up with you guys Friday and attend the autocross events but will be staying in NorCal Sunday and not joining you for the drive down.

Chad--that's great---I will work out a place to meet up close to the 405 in the LBC on our way to Oxnard.

Doug

[DFRESH]

My end is easy, I'm going to call Pizza Hut about 45 minutes out from Bako and have it delivered to the shop. I'm just going to provide a meal stop and Guided tour. Nothing Fancy. I'm sure you guys will want to get on the road to make it back home a decent hour.

Ironworks, home of the 45 minute mini tub install---I'll take extra deep tubs please. Thanks for hooking us up Roger--very kind of you. Looking forward to the shop tour and rubbing some pizza sauce on Dave's car.

Doug

[DFRESH]

Depending on my work schedule, I might be able to go... I'll have to look at my calendar.

I'll be up there this next week working, maybe next two weeks... Not sure yet.


Stig man---hope you can bring the G6 ---

Doug

[406 Q-ship]

Stig man---hope you can bring the G6 ---

Doug

Stig is gonna tear you a new one.......he has a G8 not the girly G6 ....lol

If you figure out a meet point in near LB (or even better for me closer to Torrance....hint hint) if all goes well I will come along. I think that Stig should take Jons Nova for a proper thrashing.....

[Nessumsar]

I would let him, if he could reach the pedals....:rotfl::rotfl:

[6'9"Witha69]

I would let him, if he could reach the pedals....:rotfl::rotfl:
That's (hahahah) not (hahahaha) right LOL!

[DFRESH]

That's (hahahah) not (hahahaha) right LOL!

So Nick--what's up man--your like a VP now right? Just because your wife "may" have a baby you can't go with us? Man, that's cold--use some of that executive authority and come with us. You can have another baby later---I'm sure your wife will understand.

Doug

[Matt@BOS]

Hot Damn!! That is really cool---I sure hope he can make it---Maybe Bill will come and bring the hooch---

Doug

Haha! Doug, I was over at Best of Show today and they happened to have a rather inconspicuous looking mason jar in the fridge, so I had a sip, and man that is the tastiest drink I've had in some time. I definitely understand how you saw Elvis.

Matt

[TT302Z28]

Hello everyone....


I stay in the Dublin / Pleasanton area 3 nights every week for work. The best and most reasonable hotels are a little further away in Livermore.

There is a Hampton Inn and a Hilton Garden Inn along with several others off the Airway exit on 580 in Livermore. Rates are much better than the hotels in Pleasanton.

I will be there Saturday and Sunday, we should have a gathering here at the show.

[DFRESH]

Haha! Doug, I was over at Best of Show today and they happened to have a rather inconspicuous looking mason jar in the fridge, so I had a sip, and man that is the tastiest drink I've had in some time. I definitely understand how you saw Elvis.

Matt

Serious? Must be the same stuff---we need to place an order--amazing isn't it---perhaps the Crazy Canadian will hook us up should he make this West Coast Tour. I believe he is closer to the "source" than we are.

Doug

[DFRESH]

Hello everyone....


I stay in the Dublin / Pleasanton area 3 nights every week for work. The best and most reasonable hotels are a little further away in Livermore.

There is a Hampton Inn and a Hilton Garden Inn along with several others off the Airway exit on 580 in Livermore. Rates are much better than the hotels in Pleasanton.

I will be there Saturday and Sunday, we should have a gathering here at the show.

For sure Tim--we will most likely be parked over at the Auto X---looking forward to seeing your ride--

Doug

[nvr2fst]

QUOTE=DFRESH;675389]Ironworks, home of the 45 minute mini tub install---I'll take extra deep tubs please. Thanks for hooking us up Roger--very kind of you. Looking forward to the shop tour and rubbing some pizza sauce on Dave's car.

Doug[/QUOTE]

Pizza sauce! Thanks a lot Doug.
Remember that 9/16 bolt under your car at Delmar. My boy Jason can be pretty sneaky HMMM.... LOL
Im telling Rodger to put the car behind curtain #2

[Matt@BOS]

Serious? Must be the same stuff---we need to place an order--amazing isn't it---perhaps the Crazy Canadian will hook us up should he make this West Coast Tour. I believe he is closer to the "source" than we are.

Doug

Yes, same stuff. It tastes like applesauce smells, right? I think it made its way over via Steve Rupp. And if I could place an order with someone I'd be eternally grateful.

Oh, and to get back on topic, did you want to cruise over to JCG via the Pacific Coast Highway?

Matt

[DFRESH]

Yes, same stuff. It tastes like applesauce smells, right? I think it made its way over via Steve Rupp. And if I could place an order with someone I'd be eternally grateful.

Oh, and to get back on topic, did you want to cruise over to JCG via the Pacific Coast Highway?

Matt

I'm thinking yes---probably take the 405 to the 10 then onto the 1. I'll get it mapped out here this weekend---

Yeah--that's the stuff---like applesauce ---120 proof applesauce.

Doug

[DFRESH]

QUOTE=DFRESH;675389]Ironworks, home of the 45 minute mini tub install---I'll take extra deep tubs please. Thanks for hooking us up Roger--very kind of you. Looking forward to the shop tour and rubbing some pizza sauce on Dave's car.

Doug

Pizza sauce! Thanks a lot Doug.
Remember that 9/16 bolt under your car at Delmar. My boy Jason can be pretty sneaky HMMM.... LOL
Im telling Rodger to put the car behind curtain #2[/QUOTE]

Dave, guess what--that was a bolt to my car---it was one of two that hold the A/C bracket onto the header---guess it only needed one--I just found that out 2 weeks ago---LOL---still have the bolt in the console.

Doug

[DFRESH]

The first leg of this Mini West Coast Tour is approx 118 miles--from OC to Oxnard. We will take the 405 to the 10W to the 1. We will take the coast (this is a great part of the drive) for 42 miles right into Oxnard to Cris's shop for our tour and BBQ lunch. (Thanks again Cris). The pic is from a piece of this drive. I gotta get my stereo installed before we go.

Doug

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[Vegas69]

Picked up my BFG's today and installed my 1" master last night. Can't wait!

[tazzz25906112]

Serious? Must be the same stuff---we need to place an order--amazing isn't it---perhaps the Crazy Canadian will hook us up should he make this West Coast Tour. I believe he is closer to the "source" than we are.

Doug

Tell you what Doug, here is a thought.... jump a plane east and we'll leave the Mid-West challenge in one of my cars and deliver some cheer to the JCG BBQ.... Now wipe that grin off your face and tell me your flight number son... LOL...

[Cris@JCG]

I see you are taking the scenic drive Doug!! Very cool! That 405 traffic is the only draw back of the route you are taking.. but once you clear the 405.. it will be smooth driving from their..

It is my pleasure on the Lunch @ the shop!! Looking for the head count soon!!!


The first leg of this Mini West Coast Tour is approx 118 miles--from OC to Oxnard. We will take the 405 to the 10W to the 1. We will take the coast (this is a great part of the drive) for 42 miles right into Oxnard to Cris's shop for our tour and BBQ lunch. (Thanks again Cris). The pic is from a piece of this drive. I gotta get my stereo installed before we go.

Doug

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[Cris@JCG]

He serious Doug! LOL

Albert- wish I could have been out their with you @ the Mid West Muscle Car Challenge buddy!! Our work load @ the shop has been something else!! Hope things settle down a bit so that I can make the Motorstate Challenge!!

Cris


Tell you what Doug, here is a thought.... jump a plane east and we'll leave the Mid-West challenge in one of my cars and deliver some cheer to the JCG BBQ.... Now wipe that grin off your face and tell me your flight number son... LOL...

[tazzz25906112]

He serious Doug! LOL

Albert- wish I could have been out their with you @ the Mid West Muscle Car Challenge buddy!! Our work load @ the shop has been something else!! Hope things settle down a bit so that I can make the Motorstate Challenge!!

Cris

NP Cris, I fully appreciate what your saying bud,,,,, they'll be plenty more events to have fun at bud...

Doug, you still looking at flights buddy LOL ;-) Let me know Pal....

[DFRESH]

NP Cris, I fully appreciate what your saying bud,,,,, they'll be plenty more events to have fun at bud...

Doug, you still looking at flights buddy LOL ;-) Let me know Pal....

Dude---you are killing me---I'm trying to put together the time away for Sept with you guys---I'm not sure Cassie will let me hang out with you guys 3 times in one year---LOL

So are you gonna make it for this thing or what?

Doug

[DFRESH]

Picked up my BFG's today and installed my 1" master last night. Can't wait!

Looking forward to this brother---will be a great time--really glad you will be making the trip.

Doug

[DFRESH]

Cris, looks like this is where we stand as of today;

Going

Mike (69 Cam)
Todd (69 Cam)
Matt & his Pops (69 Cam)
Chris (69 Cam)
Chad (68 Cam)
Doug (69 Cam)

Possibles;

Larry
Albert
Carl
Stig
Nick
Henry

[Vegas69]

Feel sorry for that 68.... :1st:

[nvr2fst]

Pizza sauce! Thanks a lot Doug.
Remember that 9/16 bolt under your car at Delmar. My boy Jason can be pretty sneaky HMMM.... LOL
Im telling Rodger to put the car behind curtain #2

Dave, guess what--that was a bolt to my car---it was one of two that hold the A/C bracket onto the header---guess it only needed one--I just found that out 2 weeks ago---LOL---still have the bolt in the console.

Doug[/QUOTE]

Go figure, considering we looked through your bottom end and engine bay pretty good. You don't need AC in Cali. anyway

[DFRESH]

Feel sorry for that 68.... :1st:

At least it's got a posi----

What's the treadwear on those BFG's bro? Did you end up with the KDW tires?

Doug

[Vegas69]

They are 300's but they feel sticky and look to be a hair wider than the R888's. The R888's had some flat spots after the RTTC and I didn't trust them for our road trip. The screw ended up not puncturing into air but still made me nervous. If I'm going to run these events, I may as well give myself a shot at racing into the optima challenge anyway.

[Matt@BOS]

They are 300's but they feel sticky and look to be a hair wider than the R888's. The R888's had some flat spots after the RTTC and I didn't trust them for our road trip. The screw ended up not puncturing into air but still made me nervous. If I'm going to run these events, I may as well give myself a shot at racing into the optima challenge anyway.

I think you and your car are definitely fit for Optima. You just need to find an event that Mary isn't competing in so you can win an invite...

Matt

[Vegas69]

My car is definitely more fit and set up for road racing. It's just not stiff enough for a good autocross car. I agree, beating her at autocross is next to impossible.

[DFRESH]

They are 300's but they feel sticky and look to be a hair wider than the R888's. The R888's had some flat spots after the RTTC and I didn't trust them for our road trip. The screw ended up not puncturing into air but still made me nervous. If I'm going to run these events, I may as well give myself a shot at racing into the optima challenge anyway.

So which model of the BFG's did you end up with?

Btw, thanks for the email today--had it up on my screen in full view when my boss walked in---tried to explain why I was viewing it---

Doug

[Vegas69]

LOL, you guys can move in with us until you get back on your feet. I bought the KDW's. Getting them mounted this morning.

[DFRESH]

Checked out weather for the trip---looks to be perfect---mid to upper 70's. Should make for a great costal drive. I'm counting down the days.

I will PM you guys my address that are going so you can mapquest your way here----Chad, we will hook up with you off the 405 near the LBC.

Doug

[Vegas69]

I hope you knocked on wood.

[-The Stig-]

I'm set on going... I'm cleared from work that friday.

Let's do this kids!

You can fall in behind the G8, I'll break the wind for you... bump draft for 370 miles?

[MrQuick]

sweet, we'll be at buttonwillow on the 5th but will come out Sunday. Hey Matt, what you got going with the 71?

Vince

[zbugger]

... I'll break the wind for you...
Ummm... That's my job. But I wouldn't recommend being behind me when I do that.:fart:

[-The Stig-]

sweet, we'll be at buttonwillow on the 5th but will come out Sunday. Hey Matt, what you got going with the 71?

Vince

Still nothing yet, but been talking with a few folks behind the scenes to help get it sorted out.

Hope to have it on the road before the next Presidency. lol

[DFRESH]

I'm set on going... I'm cleared from work that friday.

Let's do this kids!

You can fall in behind the G8, I'll break the wind for you... bump draft for 370 miles?


That's great Matt---you wanna meet up at my place on Friday morning around 9:00?

Doug

[Larry Callahan]

Wish I could make it but, can't do it this time.

[CarlC]

I can't make the whole journey, but it looks like I can meet up with you guys for lunch on Friday. If it's a problem I understand, but it would be great to see you guys.

[Mkelcy]

I can't make the whole journey, but it looks like I can meet up with you guys for lunch on Friday. If it's a problem I understand, but it would be great to see you guys.

If moochers are okay, I'd be interested in a free lunch too. :yum:

[Larry Callahan]

I can't make the whole journey, but it looks like I can meet up with you guys for lunch on Friday. If it's a problem I understand, but it would be great to see you guys.


Hmm. I had not thought of that.

[Rod]

I'm in!!
just look for my Primer Racing Bucket

were is everyone one having breakfast? on Saturday

I also have some Open seat time for ride along's if anybody wants catch a few laps

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[bosses son]

i know im a little late jumping in on this but if you guys want to stop by our shop (Newman Car Creations) on Friday on your the way up the 101 your more than welcome to. We are in Templeton which is about a 1/2 hour past San Luis Obispo and just before Paso Robles on the 101. We are about 5 miles off the freeway. you can check out project "Bad Idea" and stretch the legs?

PM me if anyone is interested.

[CarlC]

If moochers are okay, I'd be interested in a free lunch too. :yum:

I'll just wear my janitors uniform and clean up as payment.

[Cris@JCG]

Anybody that can't make the complete journey but would like to come on over for lunch.. You guys are more than welcome to come on by & grubb!!

I just need to get a head count by Thursday afternoon so that we have plenty of food for everybody!

Cris

[Ron.in.SoCal]

I'll be there Chris. Hope you don't mind a little noise as I pull into the parking lot...:yum:

[Cris@JCG]

Make all the noise you want Ron! I pull the 67 Pro Street Camaro out & do some match racing!! LOL

Looking forward to your visit Ron!


I'll be there Chris. Hope you don't mind a little noise as I pull into the parking lot...:yum:

[CarlC]

I'm in for the short version.

Do you guys have an estimated time to be at 10/PCH? I'll time it to meet you at Sunset/PCH.

[DriverzInc]

Chris,
Wish we could make it up, but one of my BEST friends from high school is *finally* getting married, and his bachelor party is in Tahoe this weekend, and I am obligated to go. Have fun, and the Nova will be on its way up to you real soon buddy. Don't let Doug sneak in before me! LOL!

[Cris@JCG]

Jon- Have fun @ the bachelor party! Wish you could have made it down here but I am sure we can get another event here @ the shop sometime soon after this one.. Looking forward to working on the Nova soon!! Doug can wait a bit! LOL



Chris,
Wish we could make it up, but one of my BEST friends from high school is *finally* getting married, and his bachelor party is in Tahoe this weekend, and I am obligated to go. Have fun, and the Nova will be on its way up to you real soon buddy. Don't let Doug sneak in before me! LOL!

[Ron.in.SoCal]

Make all the noise you want Ron! I pull the 67 Pro Street Camaro out & do some match racing!! LOL

Looking forward to your visit Ron!

You got it Chris...no mufflers on this ride...:smoke:

(I'll come early and bring my punch list!)

[Vegas69]

I'm out guys. I still can't get my brake issue resolved and I'm out of time and patience. Have a great time and I'll make the next one.

[DFRESH]

Cris, that is great--thanks for hosting everyone--you and the Crazy Canadian are too kind----is Big Al going to make it?

Carl, I know we PM'd each other--please feel free to meet up with us--we are leaving my place this Friday morning around 9:15 to 9:30--which I believe will put us on PCH (1) around 10:30 to 10:45 with no traffic. We will be taking the 405 to the 10. As I said, I will call u when we hit the 10 and look to have you join us somewhere around Sunset and PCH to drive up the Coast to JCG's with us. Mike, Larry, would love to have you guys join us, especially since Cris is rolling out the BBQ carpet. Perhaps you guys could connect with Carl so that we can meet all of you at same place. I think the drive up that part of the coast is going to be great. Looking forward to seeing everyone that can make it. I'm sending PM's to those of you joining me at my place in just a couple minutes. My address and phone # will be included.

Todd, I texted you tonight---sorry you will not make it---congrads on the new place though.

Thus far, I have 5 cars coming up with me, then picking up another 3 along the way. Talk to you guys soon---

Doug

[DFRESH]

I'm in!!
just look for my Primer Racing Bucket

were is everyone one having breakfast? on Saturday

I also have some Open seat time for ride along's if anybody wants catch a few laps

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Haven't made plans for breakfast on Sat yet---will look forward to seeing you out there though for sure. Hopefully we can set something up to get together for Sat breakfast. Here's a question, can you get your stuff from GG on Friday?

[DFRESH]

i know im a little late jumping in on this but if you guys want to stop by our shop (Newman Car Creations) on Friday on your the way up the 101 your more than welcome to. We are in Templeton which is about a 1/2 hour past San Luis Obispo and just before Paso Robles on the 101. We are about 5 miles off the freeway. you can check out project "Bad Idea" and stretch the legs?

PM me if anyone is interested.

Thanks man! Saw your car run at the RTTH event---will you be coming out to the Auto X at this show?

Doug

[Mkelcy]

Doug, Carl - give me a time and place and I'm there. I'll even bring my wheelchair.

[Rod]

Haven't made plans for breakfast on Sat yet---will look forward to seeing you out there though for sure. Hopefully we can set something up to get together for Sat breakfast. Here's a question, can you get your stuff from GG on Friday?

?? you mean parts?? Sorry, I will not have a shop or booth set up (next time) just coming out for the race and meet up with many of you and bench race a little, eat bad food, burn up a set of tires, tell a few blond jokes to Mary, hand out some t-shirts (if they get delivered to me in time)

[CarlC]

Mike,

There's a Chevron station on the NE corner of the intersection of PCH and Sunset. I'll get there between 10-10:15am. I will likely take PCH south from my place seeing that the weather should cooperate nicely.

[DFRESH]

Carl, that's great--we will plan to meet you guys there.

Doug

[ironworks]

Do you have a head count for Sunday night yet? I may have to leave Sunday in the AM but the offer still stands for Pizza Sunday night on the way home. Just let me know how many large's to order.

Rodger

[406 Q-ship]

I was going to try and make it, but life has throw up interferences. Have a great time and kill a cone for me.

[Mkelcy]

Mike,

There's a Chevron station on the NE corner of the intersection of PCH and Sunset. I'll get there between 10-10:15am. I will likely take PCH south from my place seeing that the weather should cooperate nicely.

Sounds good.

[Larry Callahan]

Well crap. Something at work came up and I can't even make it for lunch on Friday.

Have fun guys!

[CarlC]

So my son brings home a note today saying he's getting some kind of special recognition at school on Friday morning. I'm out for meeting you guys at Sunset but will still be at the lunch. If I get back to the house early enough I"ll meet you along PCH somewhere. I'll give you a call then Doug.

[DFRESH]

So my son brings home a note today saying he's getting some kind of special recognition at school on Friday morning. I'm out for meeting you guys at Sunset but will still be at the lunch. If I get back to the house early enough I"ll meet you along PCH somewhere. I'll give you a call then Doug.

Life.

[DFRESH]

Sounds good.

Mike, you still up for meeting us at Sunset and PCH? Let me know!

Doug

[DFRESH]

Do you have a head count for Sunday night yet? I may have to leave Sunday in the AM but the offer still stands for Pizza Sunday night on the way home. Just let me know how many large's to order.

Rodger

Rodger, looks to be no more than 8 of us--most likely 6 for your place on Sunday night.

Doug

[TonyHuntimer]

I'm embarrassed that I won't be able to autocross, but I don't want to miss the show. My front Alcon pads are paper thin and the overdrive trans is giving me "signs" after 8 years of hard abuse from 550 ft lbs and can't feasably afford to break (or brake) my daily driver until I get a job. Mary Pozzi talked me into going and she'll let me ride with her on the course.

What time is everyone getting there and where are you going to "attempt" to park? I'd like to park with the group if possible.

How many of you guys have OPTIMA batteries? They want me to take photos of their batteries in use.

Thanks,
Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[mpozzi]

You can start by taking pictures of my trunk space as a purdy yellow battery lives in there.

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[Mkelcy]

Mike, you still up for meeting us at Sunset and PCH? Let me know!

Doug

I think I'll take a pass and use the time to drop the engine in the project car. You guys have a great time!

[DFRESH]

I think I'll take a pass and use the time to drop the engine in the project car. You guys have a great time!

Ok Mike--thanks and good luck getting it put together.

Doug

[class67]

[QUOTE=mpozzi;679962]You can start by taking pictures of my trunk space as a purdy yellow battery lives in there.

X2

[DFRESH]

Tony, I've got an open seat for you on the Auto X also. Just look me up. I believe we will all be parking in the designated Auto X area--if they run this show like the other ones---see u there.

Looking forward to meeting the Nor Cal PT guys/girls. Please make sure you come by and introduce yourselves----

Doug

[Rod]

there is a red top optima thingy in my trunk also, does it make me faster? or is the yellow faster? ha ha ha ha Mary has yellow, Dang I better change:rolleyes:

[Chad-1stGen]

Ok I'm crossing my fingers.

Today saw the continuation of what is now becoming a "saga" to obtain air conditioning lol.

Had the lines finished and system charged about a month ago. After this I figured out oops... I need a difference pressure switch from vintage air because I'm using an electric fan.

Got the new switch wired up this morning and dropped by the AC shop to have the system evac'd to install the switch in the line and recharged.

We are standing there as the AC guy is telling me everything looks good and it's blowing 50* in my car. At this point I'm getting pretty excited. The worse part about my car on road trips in the past is that at freeway speeds having the windows down for hours on end gives me a headache big time.

So here we are talking when his finely tuned a/c ear says hey your fan should of kicked on. Low and behold the relay couldn't handle the rapid cycling of the fan now that I'm sporting A/C.

So after a drive all over the place search for a new 70 amp relay I'm back in business. Car has been idling in the garage the past half hour with the relay holding strong so far and my interior nice and cold.

Here is hoping i can make a few of you jealous tomorrow and not bring on additional gremlins on myself.

[Mkelcy]

After this I figured out oops... I need a different pressure switch from vintage air because I'm using an electric fan.

A little more detail on this?

[Chad-1stGen]

Hey Mike,

The standard vintage air kit comes with a "binary" pressure switch. The binary switch is wired inline with the compressor power supply and will only allow the compressor to cycle if the system pressure is between 30 psi and ~400psi.

Allowing a system to hit 400 psi will eat compressors in no time.

The vintage air "trinary" switch has the same function as the binary plus a circuit to activate the fan whenever the system pressure exceeds ~250 psi.

The vintage air catalog with the pressure switches is here:
http://www.vintageair.com/catalog09/09%20VintageAir%20Catalog%2066.pdf

The instructions assume your fan is ground switch activated (mine is by the commander 950) though I'm not sure if it matters.

EDIT: I used PN's 11076-VUS Replacement female thread trinary switch only & 18103-VUG Adapter and installed the switch at the drier rather that inline in the hose.

EDIT2: Airflow over the condenser is what reduces high pressure in the system. In the excerpt I posted above about my AC saga it was less than 60 seconds when the compressor cycled and made an off noise and when the technician had reattached the pressure gauge. In that time my system hit 400 psi. Idling in my garage the fan was cycling on/off a number of times in a minute. It was cycling on only for short bursts. The VA system is considered a "small capacity" system so I'm not sure if that impacts it or not.

[Mkelcy]

Hey Mike,

The standard vintage air kit comes with a "binary" pressure switch. The binary switch is wired inline with the compressor power supply and will only allow the compressor to cycle if the system pressure is between 30 psi and ~400psi.

Allowing a system to hit 400 psi will eat compressors in no time.

The vintage air "trinary" switch has the same function as the binary plus a circuit to activate the fan whenever the system pressure exceeds ~250 psi.

The vintage air catalog with the pressure switches is here:
http://www.vintageair.com/catalog09/09%20VintageAir%20Catalog%2066.pdf

The instructions assume your fan is ground switch activated (mine is by the commander 950) though I'm not sure if it matters.

EDIT: I used PN's 11076-VUS Replacement female thread trinary switch only & 18103-VUG Adapter and installed the switch at the drier rather that inline in the hose.

Okay, I admit that I'm a complete HVAC dummy - what fan is being turned on, the radiator cooling fan, or the HVAC fan?

[Chad-1stGen]

Okay, I admit that I'm a complete HVAC dummy - what fan is being turned on, the radiator cooling fan, or the HVAC fan?

The radiator fan. It is critical for proper operation and longevity of the system to have adequate airflow over the condenser. So the system needs a way of turning on the fan in response to the needs of the AC system not just engine coolant temperature.

From my discussions with the AC guys (shop I took it too has a lot of experience in custom/hot rod ac systems) and research you pretty much HAVE to have a trinary switch if running an electric radiator fan.

PS. I'm not expert either, I've just obtained some useful knowledge (at least I hope) through that great experience of... trial and error.

EDIT: My 2nd edit on the previous post might of cleared up some of your confusion but it look like I edited after you read the post.

[Mkelcy]

The radiator fan. It is critical for proper operation and longevity of the system to have adequate airflow over the condenser. So the system needs a way of turning on the fan in response to the needs of the AC system not just engine coolant temperature.

From my discussions with the AC guys (shop I took it too has a lot of experience in custom/hot rod ac systems) and research you pretty much HAVE to have a trinary switch if running an electric radiator fan.

PS. I'm not expert either, I've just obtained some useful knowledge (at least I hope) through that great experience of... trial and error.

EDIT: My 2nd edit on the previous post might of cleared up some of your confusion but it look like I edited after you read the post.

Thanks. Something else to spend money on. :cheers:

[DFRESH]

Chad, I have an easy fix, just put a stock clutch fan back on---problem solved. LOL

The Stig is going to join you at the Lakewood Exit---we will pick you guys up there around 10:00----

Dude, I hope to keep my windows down for the trip---but I may break down and turn on the AC----

See you in the morning bro---

Doug

[Matt@BOS]

I'm envious of you guys and your functional a/c. We still haven't gotten our Camaro's system charged. I'm not sure it would matter too much though as we've still got some wind noises to take care of. Right now its quietest with the windows down a crack. Hopefully we'll get some nice windows down cruising time, like the whole time.

See you guys tomorrow!

Matt

[bosses son]

i will see you guys there on Saturday. We will just be coming for the day but im looking forward to it!

[Chad-1stGen]

Just reporting in. Yesterday's drive up was a success. We had a great time and lunch hosted by Chris at JCG Restorations.

Later on we got to test our AC systems against 95* weather. Mine performed great. Yesss!!!!

As of today Doug is leading the socal group with the lowest time of 31.7 and Mary is leading overall with 29.2 I believe.

If I get motivated I'll add some more flavor and pics from the drive up. Left the camera at home today so no pics/video from today's happenings from me.

[Rod]

Doug was looking great! the car looks very smooth,
and you cars no slouch either Chad !!!
Kyle's wagon rocked!! it ran a 31 second lap with 4 people in the back seat and a driver and shotgun!! AWESOME!!!
tomorrow will be fun, hope it warms up early or we will be sliding all over the track (just like this morning) I did get 32 sec run outta my bucket!

[406 Q-ship]

Good thing I didn't go up with you guys. I just decovered cord showing on the left front tire of the Malibu.....it would have been spectacular.

[Chad-1stGen]

Ok here are a few of the pics I liked from yesterday. Most of them are before we got to JCG Restorations.

Also, I have to give some more credit to Chris at JCG. His shop was awesome! Spic and span clean. Maybe 15+ badass projects. Chris hooked us up with some delicious free food. The best part was taking us around the shop and pointing out lots of the little details he puts into a car to help set it apart. He struck me as a perfect example of the old adage of finding your passion and doing it for a living.

Picture time!

Doug and the gang that met him out his house arriving at Chevron to add Matt aka "The Stig" and I to the convoy.
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Just pulled onto highway 1 in Santa Monica
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One of many awesome views along the coast. It was overcast most of the legs along the coast but still beautiful.
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I thought up a new way/style to take pics and got my g/f to hold the camera out the window and low along the door to try and give a different perspective. Below are a few of my favorite ones.
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I followed Carl for a fair distance so lots of shots of his car.
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Doug and one of the many texts during the trip ha ha
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[MrQuick]

awesome stuff

[chr2002ca]

Thanks for posting those pics Chad. It was great finally having a chance to meet you in person and also meet Matt, Steve, Carl, Matt "The Stig", Mike, and Cris at JCG. Your description of the JCG shop was dead on. Cris really does have a passion for detail and the work he's doing there is top-notch. So many amazing builds going on there. Thanks for the great tour Cris and the great food. Your shop, your fabrication, and your passion are first-class and I'll definitely be recommending your services.

I'll go ahead and also post some photos my wife took along the way and also at JCG. Some are very similar to Chad's, but we gotta get his car in there too. I also have some videos of us cruising that I'll figure out how to post shortly. I'm bummed I could not continue for the full trip, but my wife and I had just gotten back from Hawaii the day before and we were just burnt out on traveling and wanted some downtime to recover and regroup. I hope everyone is having a blast at the GG show right now and I hope you all have a safe and fun drive home. Thanks again Doug for putting that cruise together!!!

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[David Pozzi]

Cool! Those pics make me sorry we were already at Pleasanton!

[CarlC]

She's not your girlfriend anymore Chad. Just ask her. She"ll use the "F" word.

Thanks to all for letting me tag along. I'll ditto the comments on Chris and his work. Very nice, compentent, and clean.

[LM7_67]

awesome pictures guys!

[Bill Howell]

I see one thing wrong with those pictures, I am not in them.....
Boring weekend here, I wish I could have tagged along with all those camaros, heck, the charger is just an overgrown camaro, right?
Looks like fun was had by all, too bad you did not have any Tennessee spring water.....

[Chad-1stGen]

Cool shots Chris! Thanks for sharing.

Just got back to my Grandma's house from the GG show. 31 second time eluded me all weekend. I think I ran a total of 13 times and 8+ of those had to be between 32.0 and 32.2 seconds lol.

I wish I could have that kind of consistency in my wakeboarding.

Bill, we would of loved to have you. Your "Tennessee spring water" was discussed thoroughly during dinner Friday night.

[Rod]

Cool shots Chris! Thanks for sharing.

Just got back to my Grandma's house from the GG show. 31 second time eluded me all weekend. I think I ran a total of 13 times and 8+ of those had to be between 32.0 and 32.2 seconds lol.

I wish I could have that kind of consistency in my wakeboarding.


Chad I'm in the same boat I was stuck 32-33-32-33 AURRRGG then i loaned my car to Keith Smith (2nd Gen Guru) and kart racer Guy from Custom Works and damn if he didn't throw a 31.01 first time driving my car! I even loaded the announcer, Keith Smith His Client Mike and myself for a run and damn if it wasn't another 32 second run with 4 adults ?

It was good to see all the Pro tour cars represented for the last 2 days and we even managed to hook a second gen Guy He got a few tips from Mary's ride along and ended up talking about dropping the car at Custom Works by the end of the weekend (welcome aboard Albert)

and the only thing consistent about my wake boarding is the crashes

[MrQuick]

ahh we just missed you Rod, you were pulling out as we walked up. We ended the day cruisin the swap meet with keith after.

Good day to be out for sure.

Vince

[HUSTLESTUFF]

I had a blast and it was good meeting a few of you guys. The Formula did its job...putting up with the daily beatings. My best was a 31.3. Thank God I put the Tru-Trac in last week. Really need some front suspension and to get rid of the air-shocks out back. The front tires are rolling over in the corners. Need some caster bad. Drive home was uneventful. Mike

[MrQuick]

we need pro-touring name tags. It would be great to meet more members. Plus I am terrible with names.


Vince

[dogz67chevelle]

Hey guys,

Thanks to all of you so-cal guys for making the trec up to our neck of the woods! It was fun hanging with you all, and even though the course was much smaller than the last couple, I think we all had a real butt load of fun this weekend. I know I did!!!

deanna

[MrQuick]

you have a bad ass Chevelle Deanna.


Vince

[bosses son]

So we left Paso Robles at about 6:00 to go get some groceries, got side tracked and ended up in 3 hours away in pleasanton...... lucky for us there was a car show going. Had a few runs around the course, groceries stayed put (for the most part). i got lonely in the big old wagon and decided i needed some company. Mary, Deanna, and three of their closest friends were kind enough to humor me and go for a ride-along. Go figure it was my fastest time at 30.9 had i know the secret to autocross is extra (screaming) weight i would have come prepared.

Thanks to all my extra screaming weight, you guys know how to have fun. (mary please keep your legs in the car next time!)

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here is video of the run
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[dogz67chevelle]

Thanks Vince,

The car amazes me every time! It performed way beyond my wildest expectations when I first saw how small and narrow this course was. Now if I can just get better and live up to it...Mary Pozzi, look out cuz I'm a knockin' (Yea, like that's ever gonna happen. Sometime I just crack myself up!). Must got too much sun...

deanna

[MrQuick]

So we left Paso Robles at about 6:00 to go get some groceries, got side tracked and ended up in 3 hours away in pleasanton...... lucky for us there was a car show going. Had a few runs around the course, groceries stayed put (for the most part). i got lonely in the big old wagon and decided i needed some company. Mary, Deanna, and three of their closest friends were kind enough to humor me and go for a ride-along. Go figure it was my fastest time at 30.9 had i know the secret to autocross is extra (screaming) weight i would have come prepared.

Thanks to all my extra screaming weight, you guys know how to have fun. (mary please keep your legs in the car next time!)





here is video of the run
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDdSVCU_QY4

thats too funny Kyle. Amazing what experienced weight can do to a car. Maybe next time put a bunch of kiddie seats in the back with them creepy carshow fender kids in them.
:1st:


mary please keep your legs in the car next time! wait wait wait...thats why. Mary had her feet on the ground running. LOL
Vince

[Rod]

we need pro-touring name tags. It would be great to meet more members. Plus I am terrible with names.


Vince

I agree! It was great to meet as many as I did, but I'm greedy, I would have enjoyed meeting more, you can never have to many friends to talk cars with

[Cris@JCG]

Chad,Carl,Chris R- Thanks for the compliments on the shop guys.. It was great having you you guys visit the shop!

I just got got home from Pleasanton. I had a blast @ this GG's event!! Looking forward to more visits up north..

[bosses son]

[QUOTE=MrQuick;681141]thats too funny Kyle. Amazing what experienced weight can do to a car. Maybe next time put a bunch of kiddie seats in the back with them creepy carshow fender kids in them.
:1st:

That what it had to be! The whole trip home i was asking my dad "how did weight help???" We came up with nothing! It had to be ALL the experience that was in the car! Or maybe it was the fact that every corner i got my ears blasted off by the back seats screams. I had no idea how much the tires were squealing until i saw the video.

[dogz67chevelle]

[QUOTE=MrQuick;681141]thats too funny Kyle. Amazing what experienced weight can do to a car. Maybe next time put a bunch of kiddie seats in the back with them creepy carshow fender kids in them.
:1st:

That what it had to be! The whole trip home i was asking my dad "how did weight help???" We came up with nothing! It had to be ALL the experience that was in the car! Or maybe it was the fact that every corner i got my ears blasted off by the back seats screams. I had no idea how much the tires were squealing until i saw the video.



Kyle,

We were just helping...


deanna

[CurtiSS 69]

Wow! What a great event, and it was so impressive that so many cars drove up from SoCal 6-8 hours to run in this event. Everyone got a load of runs, and it was great to see the brother's from SoCal from Matt's with his incredibly well done first gen, to Doug's with the Ultimate stance on 20's, to Chad's tight ride, and of course the Incredible Stig.

Deanna's progress the last year has been astounding she's really getting that Chevelle around the course. Mary's influence is really starting to show. For Mary what can one say...I don't anyone else winning one of these thing ever!

Then there's Kyle really shakin' it in the Mamoth Car around the narrow tiny course with a stock LT1 with single exhaust and the Newman Car Creations C4 Vette suspended chassis. Wow does that chassis work, so when are you guy's going to come up with a C4 IRS for a 1st gen?

Regards

CurtiSS 69

[MrQuick]

Stiggy, Curtis, JCG??wow, we missed you guys too ? Man, I guess we were out of the loop big time.

maybe next time




Kyle...maybe the extra weight put the suspension into a different RC level and changed the way it works against the tires....RCH, RC and AS% would change drasticly with very little travel due to short rear spindle arms. Something to ponder.
Vince

[Steve1968LS2]

Great shots.. wish I was there !!!!!

[TonyHuntimer]

I had a good time, but only ended up chatting with Mary for a few minutes. Everyone was kind of focussed on autocrossing. I also had a lot of work to do taking photos. Here's a few from the autocross. There are more on http://www.racehome.com/index-new-new.htm

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Great grocery getter!

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Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[Mkelcy]

I had a good time, but only ended up chatting with Mary for a few minutes. Everyone was kind of focussed on autocrossing. I also had a lot of work to do taking photos. Here's a few from the autocross. There are more on http://www.racehome.com/index-new-new.htm

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Great grocery getter!

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

LOL, it looks like the Griswold family wandered onto the autocross course.

[TonyHuntimer]

LOL, it looks like the Griswold family wandered onto the autocross course.

You can almost see Russ picking his nose. :)

This 57 kicked some serious boot'ey.

Tony Huntimer
RaceHome.com

[Chad-1stGen]

Those Griswolds know how to drive. Clark beat me by a full second!

[Matt@BOS]

Great weekend! I couldn't have asked for a better trip, except for maybe the drive back. We got started kinda late because Doug just had to go and get a Goodguys award as Pleasonton finalist for Muscle Machine of the Year. Congrats Doug! that award is a big deal and you really deserve it, especially after driving the wheels off your car the entire weekend. between the company and the drive everything was a blast. Visiting JCG was a welcomed stop along the way up. Cris couldn't have been a better host, feeding us some great bbq and showing us all of the little trick details on the cars in his shop. Cris has some amazing builds in house.

Somehow I ended up with driving duties for the entire weekend, which meant my dad, Steve was snapping photos.

Here we are stopped at a gas station, the first of many stops, lol. Somehow I managed to knock down around 25 mpgs, which wasn't too bad. You gotta love the LSx/t56 combo, I could have driven 6 hours without stopping.
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Chad was the odd man out this weekend driving the only '68. Every time we stopped we got to hear about his A/C, and how he could listen to music and carry on a conversation. Not gonna lie, I'm a bit jealous after giving up on listening to anything other than wind/engine noise.

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Here is Chris R's homebuilt wonder. Some cars just look better in person, and this is one of them. Because it's understated, Pictures just don't capture how well put together it is.

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Autocross!
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Mary driving off after one of her slower runs, (which was still faster than everyone except Mike Maier). Making it look easy out there was no easy task, the parking lot was hellishly slick and if you got off line it was a nightmare. A couple times my front wheels failed to turn altogether, causing me to collect half the tracks cones with my front spoiler, which was still more fun than embarrassing.

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Awards!
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My dad never gets on here, but he would like to thank everyone we met over the weekend for helping to put this trip together. On the drive back he couldn't stop talking about how nice everyone was, and how much he enjoyed the entire weekend. The same goes for me. Everyone was beyond helpful, from Mike who was parked next to us that lent us tools since we'd forgotten ours, to Mary who rode shotgun and constantly yelled out tips , and Mike Maier for taking time to explain how we should set up our suspension. What a fun weekend!

Matt

[DFRESH]

Some pics of the trip

The Group meeting up for the first stretch--this has to be the best this gas station has ever looked.

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Chris Robinsons fine 69 at on Pacific Coast Hwy

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John --top still up
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If there is a nicer 69, I have yet to see it--this thing can't take a bad picture---
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Chad --the Wake Board king--. The door gap problem was fixed shortly after this pic

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I wasn't the only one breaking the law with my texting--

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The Mighty Stig---he ran blocker and gave us the smokey reports--if you ever want a real thrill, ride passenger with this guy on the Auto X---funnest pass I had all weekend

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Just before coming onto Hwy 1

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[Nessumsar]

I would like to start the "head count" for the Pleasanton at the end of the year!

Looks like it was a blast, wish I could have made it; but funds and timing weren't on my side this time.

Some pretty pictures you guys have there too.

[DFRESH]

More gas station pics

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Chad and Jen at speed

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Coastal shot--

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Hollywood Cassanova makes his appearance

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John, top down

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Matt and Steve--somewhere on the 101

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There was no shortage of windshield sacrafices on this trip

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Some random shots of the sights

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Wide Open

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[Nessumsar]

I have always wanted to make a run up the coast, this looks like "the" way to do it! Too awesome!

edit: Hey Dougy, what kind of mileage did you end up with? Or were you too affraid to check? lol I can only imagine what mine would have cost....

[DFRESH]

Unbelievable Mexican eatery reccomended by the Pozzi's in the middle of a small mid coastal town---was one of the coolest things about the trip---Stig took us right to it.

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Yeah, he's playing a harp--he did a great rendition of Boston's "Smokin" on it

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[DFRESH]

I have always wanted to make a run up the coast, this looks like "the" way to do it! Too awesome!

edit: Hey Dougy, what kind of mileage did you end up with? Or were you too affraid to check? lol I can only imagine what mine would have cost....

About 10 miles to the gallon with a turbo 350 at 65 to 75 mph. I was the only one without an overdrive or a 5th/6th gear---stops were still fun though--

[DFRESH]

Who says auto crossing isn't a risky ----not this guy

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This sucked--we all felt the pain of this ---hate to see this happen to anyone.

[Nessumsar]

Thats about what mine gets, if I keep my foot out of it (and wheres the fun in that?!).

Edit: Poor Elcy...

[DFRESH]

Will post up more tonight----including a bunch from JCG's----

[CarlC]

Ouch, and no insurance coverage.....

[406 Q-ship]

I feel his pain.......:injured:

[buickfunnycar.com]

Ouch, and no insurance coverage.....

yeppers...time to reach deep in the wallet.

Great pics guys,looks like a fun roadtrip!

[Vegas69]

Looks awesome guys.

[4086D9]

Looks like a blast. Wish I could have made it...:crying:

[DFRESH]

101---Chad and Stig ran ahead of us by about 10 miles and got reservations setup at the Mexican restaurant. The rest of us took our time.

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[DFRESH]

Cris at JCG hosted us for lunch then loaded up his family and made the run up to Pleasanton. Talented, generous, and a real passion for these cars and the people involved in them.

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Check out the fit on the bumper
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Fat Bottom
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Carl was astonished that there actually was another car as clean as his in So Cal. No driving suit this day, much to the dismay of the crowd that had gathered.
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Cool stuff abounds--Cris makes it all and installs it in his shop
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Cris went all out---unbeliveable food---I understand we also need to say thank you to the Crazy Canadian---our good buddy Albert -aka Mr. Carbon Fiber. Thanks to both of you guys!
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[MrQuick]

Unbelievable Mexican eatery reccomended by the Pozzi's in the middle of a small mid coastal town---was one of the coolest things about the trip---Stig took us right to it.

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Yeah, he's playing a harp--he did a great rendition of Boston's "Smokin" on it

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Jardines in San Juan Bautista rules!!! One of our favorite places to go. Looks like a wedding party going on.

Vince

[DFRESH]

Thanks again Cris for hosting us---was a great time for sure and was great hanging out at your place! It's the first time i've ever actually wanted a fat bottom.

Doug

[DFRESH]

Just a few more

I love this one of Carl---If I may intrepet Carl's thoughts of me taking pictures while driving by his facial expression alone it would go something like this "Idiot"--LOL

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Thanks to Rob for these pics--I was able to run a 31.33---the car had a 30 pass in it, driver couldn't pull it off.
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Got to take my nieces through the awards ceremony with me--they loved it.

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[Cris@JCG]

Doug- It was my pleasure!

Funny how the pics cannot capture the stretched fenders like when you see them in person!

Thanks again for allowing me to ride shoot gun with you on Saturday @ the autocross & congrats on the award. Luv the stance on the 69!

Cris


Thanks again Cris for hosting us---was a great time for sure and was great hanging out at your place! It's the first time i've ever actually wanted a fat bottom.

Doug

[DFRESH]

Last post--I believe---wanted to say thank you to Matt and his pops Steve for sticking around with me until the awards thing was over. Since the award was for the Muscle Machine of the Year finalist, it was reccomended that I stick around for it, so I did. The others needed to go which was the right thing to do. Matt and Steve stuck around until 3:30, then drove the 9 hours with me to my exit and then went on another hour to get themselves home--not to mention having to stop every 130 miles or so for me to fill up. Stand up guys--they certainly didn't have to do that---but thank you to both of them for doing so---you guys are much appreciated--thanks again to both of you.

Also, Roger at Ironworks was going to host us for dinner, since we got such a late start, we elected to drive straight through and not stop. Was very bummed we didn't get to do it this time---I hope you will offer again as I would love to see the shop. Was great to hang out with you at the show and have decided to be one of your first investors in the "Panel Gap Spray" idea---LOL. Good seeing you man and thanks again for your generous offer.

And to Stig, thanks for giving John a ride home after he sold his 69 convertable at the show--that was way above and beyond man--was great spending time with you this weekend--thanks again for the ride bro---I still can't get over it--much funner than being in mine.

Doug

[CarlC]

LOL! But I didn't SAY idiot!

And Super Kudos on the MMY award. That's great!

[class67]

Doug and Matt, it was cool hangin out with you both a little on Sunday, See you again sometime. Doug, congrats on the award, you gotta feel honored!

[DFRESH]

Doug and Matt, it was cool hangin out with you both a little on Sunday, See you again sometime. Doug, congrats on the award, you gotta feel honored!

Thanks Bro--was great to meet you---unbeliveable car you have--you have to bring it to the RTTH West Coast event when Bill and the boys put the next one together----we would have a blast. Post pics up of the Dart you've got going for your wife---would love to see those.

Doug

[MrQuick]

Congrats on the win Dfresh. that is huge...so does this mean you'll get to run at the Optima Challenge?

[DFRESH]

Congrats on the win Dfresh. that is huge...so does this mean you'll get to run at the Optima Challenge?

No---I think that's only if you win the Auto Cross---so Mary will get to go for the next 6 years in a row so far--LOL.

If I did get invited, I'd be divorced---I would need to seriously upgrade lots of things (read $$$$$). I'd still go, make no mistake--it sure would be fun wouldn't it?

Doug

[mpozzi]

I don't think a Good Guys autocross win counts for an OUSCI invite anymore ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

[Nessumsar]

Congrats Doug! I hadn't heard about your MMY yet. Too cool.

[DFRESH]

I don't think a Good Guys autocross win counts for an OUSCI invite anymore ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Really? That bites. I hope you are still going with the car regardless. Great seeing you out at Pleasanton--and thanks for giving Stig the restaurant tip (Jardines)--was a great place to have dinner. All of us really enjoyed it.

Doug

[DFRESH]

Congrats Doug! I hadn't heard about your MMY yet. Too cool.

Thanks Jon--was very cool---I can't help but think they ran out of cars or something---hope you will come with us next year.

Doug

[Nessumsar]

If you guys are able to, count me in for the one at the end of the year!

[mpozzi]

Really? That bites. I hope you are still going with the car regardless. Great seeing you out at Pleasanton--and thanks for giving Stig the restaurant tip (Jardines)--was a great place to have dinner. All of us really enjoyed it.

Doug

Jimi Day told me I was in but if the car's not ready, it will stay home ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi