Guest cardinal905 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Great time in Flint, loved the cars, loved the people, and the PWD headquarters---TOP SHELF !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Dang...I guess I missed you. Then again, I didn't manage to spend much time there, but you knew I was around if Mark saw me.I must admit though that the clubhouse got a bit small in Saturday's rain.One of these years, I'll be able to take in the after tour. Based on what others have said, it is a good time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I shook your hand in line for breakfast. Sorry I guess I did not introduce myself with the handle. Hope all made it home safely--we did after a 7 hour low ceiling induced layover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 While we were outside? I guess it doesn't really matter...I'm sure I'd recognize a photo as someone I've met, but I'm afraid I can't put my finger on it...sigh... How embarrassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I will see you in Colorado I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hotel is booked, so I'll be there, although with the Wildcat rather than a pre-war car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Derek,You have 11 months to get the pre-war going.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 The '41 is a driver, and has seen a National...it's been through judging already though...the Wildcat is due so I can stop pandering it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I was thinking more of the 1929.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 That would be pretty ambitious...perhaps 2010, wherever that will be, assuming it is within reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 A most modern car like a 29 Mclaughlin should have no problem at all navigating the highways. Specially since you have modern convinences like windshild wipers. I put at least 500 miles on the 1915 Buick in the pre war tour, plus the GM 100 parade of which I drove the car up from Fenton to reach and it did very well. Also, all the trips back and forth from the Hotel to the show every day. So far, It has proven itself to be a very reliable auto. After all, It is still a Buick, even if it is 94 years old. Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I have not doubts about their use / reliability - Bill McLaughlin drove his '29 McLaughlin Buick roadster from Toronto to Flint...he also drove to Rochester, MN two years ago. The ambitious part is the fact that mine isn't roadworthy at all and needs restoration. I don't think the mechanical side of it will be a huge issue, although there is always that possibility. With the way I've been spending money over the past two months, even tires and tubes for it (need 6) could come close to breaking the bank, not to mention that Suzanne is currently out checking garage / yard sales It's good to hear it ran well for you Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I just checked my route to Colorado Springs and it is over 1330 miles. It will cost over $450 for fuel one way at $4 per gallon and will be the same to get home again. Add hotels, meals, etc. and it will be well over $2000 to go with a car in tow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Be thankful your not driving someplace where you were promised salmon...It was 5275 miles last year to Seattle and home. Next year is close at only about 900 miles one way.Im glad I went last year though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Bill, If only you had asked for some corn..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 St. Louis sounds like a nice mid point for Yall, It should be in my backyard every year !!! Derek, so you know---I was the one in the fuzzy shot with the Maxwell shirt and my eyes closed at the bkfst. Thanks to all for not giving me crap about the Maxwell shirt ! (Their orphans you know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Maxwell did become Chrysler, and before all that Walter P. was the president of Buick, It's all in the family so you are safe! Now if you showed up in one of them there Ford shirts...... Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Never !! The wife does want a Mustang convertible---well, it was a good marriage while it lasted ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 LOL The Fords I own sit outside. You better lay down the law now. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 She really liked Rob's wifes 63 convertible that she drove to Flint so I am off the Ford hook !!! When you are ready to sell her let me know Rob---I know you are lurking again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Rhinelander Rob Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Okay Cardinal, you caught me lurking again.Sorry, niether my wife or the 63 Special are for sale (yet).What a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cardinal905 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I really did mean the car only, yes a great trip---thanks for the Marvel copies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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