Phillip Cole

Thanks for sharing. It is a beautiful car.

Tommy, your point is well made. Actually, I listed the point deductions to show how different they are. Not "apples for apples" like I said above. I hope the team captain did ask for documentation. BTW, I love Bob's title, "Tire-ade", but this one looks more like a "Wheel-tastrophe".

Tires are 5 each. Rims/Wheels are only 2 each. Hub Caps/Wheel Covers are 3 each.

I suspect there will be over 300 cars there! The venue alone is worth the trip. Our region visited it a few years ago, and it was fantastic. I'm bringing a car load of judges to support our fellow region. There are plenty of First Juniors from Charlotte that ought to be going for Seniors at Virginia Beach. Looking forward to seeing that nice Suburban again. And looking forward to this meet.

Interesting... So, was the wheel (for the spare) correct in the trunk? Our team had two sets of very similar cars. In each case the 25 point total deduction (including the spare) for improper tires (radials) certainly resulted in different awards. Maybe we ought to be looking at "an apples for apples" deduction for both wheels and tires....

Did you make a picture on the show field? I'd love to see one!

I've got 400 other folks to thank just from HNR. Especially Mel Carson, Nick, Bill, Dave, Darrell, and all the rest of our board. Take no credit for the weather. Couldn't stop the pollen. But it was great! Thanks.

Just finished staking day... 1 Lot 1 is the paved lot just below the show field, next to Morehead Road. Put the camper in Lot 1. 2 Lot 3/Morehead Farm has paved roads but the parking is grass. 3 Yes, a paved road. 4 No, but.... When you arrive at the Morehead Farm tent to sign in, ask the HNR person to move you up to Lot Two, which is closer. The Speedway used to provide a shuttle from the Morehead Farm lot, but they had so few riders that they discontinued it. Also, stop by the show field tent on Thursday or Friday, and I'll give your neighbor a Red field parking pass. (If I'm not there, see John Boles or Bill Garrett )The Red field is on the other side of the show field. Your neighbor can park his truck there and "shuttle" back and forth. The forecast changes every day this time of year. As of today, it has improved to 50% or less on Thursday and Friday and partly cloudy on Saturday with a high in the 70s every day.

Charlotte next Friday...

eboose7, Am I correct in assuming I'll get to see your Baby Bird in Charlotte?

And for the adventurous souls (with good acceleration and brakes): There is the Tail of the Dragon on 129 in NC and TN. http://tailofthedragonmaps.com/ Includes some routes in north GA and along Blue Ridge... Not sure I'd do it in a Pre-War car... without updating the life insurance!

X2 to Hwy 2. I drove it from Michigan to Seattle a few years ago. Some towns make you feel like you are back in the day. If you want scenery, do the Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs up and down the spine of the Appalachians.

You are quite welcome. Yes, that's mine. Right now, the transmission is laying out on a table. But I hope to have it out and running by Mother's Day.

The gentleman, JohnZ, who replied to your post on CRG is a former engineer and plant manager of the Norwood plant. He is nationally famous in the Corvette and Camaro world. Don't be afraid to ask him questions.

It is true that pictures do not always match up in ads with what was actually on the street. There is a famous/infamous first generation Camaro SS ad that clearly shows it was a 327, not a 350 or larger.... Let me also suggest that you go to the Camaro Research Group (CRG) Forum: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php There are a lot of knowledgeable people there concerning all things Camaro, including a former Norwood plant manager. You'll have to join the site, but that's free. Posting is very similar to this site. Nice find, BTW!

Listen to Mr Vinson and Mr Mellor and contact a local AACA chapter. Several years ago the Ford Galaxie Club held a national gathering during the spring Autofair at the Charlotte Speedway. About a dozen AACA judges went from the AACA show field to theirs and judged by AACA guidelines, which are not model specific. The Ford Galaxie folks were well pleased with the results, and we had a great time learning about their cars.

And virtually no blind spots!

This is the week to register to show... judge... or both at Charlotte! I know plenty of you are looking at the snow in your yard. Just like we have the last several years. But April is coming, and we'll be ready for you. Come see us!

Double offering of seminars is a good idea.

How about a rollback wrecker...

Hope these links work... Links to the British Model T Register: http://www.modeltregister.co.uk/the-model-t-ford.html http://www.modeltregister.co.uk/ http://www.modeltregister.co.uk/whats-on.html This one is right hand drive at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu: http://www.beaulieu.co.uk/attractions/national-motor-museum/motor-collection?search=Model+T&year=all&Category=Search+by+category&manufacturer=Ford Unfortunately, the one at the Haynes Museum is left hand and if you believe the license tag came from Minnesota. In the teens Ford also introduced the first moving assembly line in Europe. By late 1913 the top selling car in the UK was a Model T. By 1914 one out of three cars sold in the UK was a Ford. In 1919 Ford UK had the capacity to produce 25,000 cars a year. I've lived and worked for two extended periods of time in Bournemouth and Fareham. I suppose Wayne is right. I never saw a single Model T on the road, but I did see some at shows. And the only left hand drive I saw was the one at the Haynes Museum near Sparkford, which --as I said-- leads me to believe it was a US car.

Ford UK was a leader in car sales and service. Their cars were right hand drive. The Morris Bullnose did give Ford strong competition by the 20s. Do a web search of the London-Brighton Run and you will find pictures of right hand drive Fords. It is not unusual to see them at car shows in southern England, as well.

DaveA, yes, I'll be in Philly. I'm in the Autofair booth on Friday before lunch. Come see us.

Zeke, sounds like a good plan. Come see us!

That's right. I would add that if you are going to judge or show we will send you a ticket for the Autofair. And if you email us as it says on the sign up, we will send you a parking pass in the Red field next to the show. Otherwise, you have to pay the Speedway for both. That explains why the meet is outside the Speedway, since AACA does not charge the public to see the cars. As of yesterday there were still rooms available at the host hotel (contrary to what was said above), but there are plenty of hotels and camping near the Speedway. Look under Meets in the AACA website. There is a brochure that explains the details. Also there is plenty on the web about Autofair if you search "Charlotte Autofair". Wear good walking shoes. And if you are looking for parts, bring a wagon or something. We do run some parts shuttles, but the event draws a huge crowd, and you may have to wait on a shuttle. Thursday is the best day to look for parts. Stop by the show field tent. I'd like to meet you.