MrEarl Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) The official WHO'S GOING TO AMES thread I assume most everyone has figured out if they are going to Ames or not so if so lets hear from you. Are you bringing or driving a Buick and if so what and what's your route. Perhaps others might want to meet up with you along the way. When are you getting there. Whatcha doing while there. Tours etc Edited July 10, 2010 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I am heading straight up I-35 with a scheduled arrival time of Wednesday the 28th. I plan on hitting the swap meet hard and often, looking for elusive 55 parts!My dad will once again be riding shotgun. My buddy Bill Sheldon will be flying up and taking the third of four/ five seats in my car while there. I will have at least room for one other passenger for cruising purposes... Heck if ya ask real nice, I might let you drive me around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I'm driving the GMC with the Estate Wagon tucked in behind and Suzanne will be driving the '75 Electra. I'm picking up some parts for Gary about half way to the Twin Cities, and we're bunking with Gopher State folks on the Monday night. Then we'll drive south Tuesday...I'm told the route wasn't yet fully planned out.We haven't made much in the way of definitive plans whilst we are down there, other than taking photos and hopefully some video of the President & First Lady making an appearance in a Motorama show car. We'll probably drive just one car to Jewell, although if there are enough folks that need rides, we could take both. I expect we'll spend some time in the gardens there at ISU. Beyond that, perhaps the locals will point us toward some touristy options that won't break the bank.We're making a detour on the way home - my great-grandfather is buried at Humphrey, Nebraska, so we'll swing by there. I remember an old B&W photo of the head stone, but nobody remembers where it wound up, so I'll have to take some photos. From there, it will probably be basically straight north on I29 to get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 :)I will be co-piloting for Bob Coker aka Progoofoff and acting as official custodian and chauffeur (3 months ago I couldn't even spell 'chauffeur' now I are gonna be one) of the '54 Buick Landau, the 1954 Motorama Show Car. details of route, departure and arrival times to come.....I need to stay away from the Swap Meet in order to be able to eat (and drink) while there, but Mike or anybody if you need any 54,5,6 parts that I might have, let me know and I can bring with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sintid58 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 We plan on arriving Wednesday afternoon, we will be driving down I-29 and across Iowa on Iowa highway 3 I think nothing firm yet as it is only around 300 miles. Hope to see you all at breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booreatta Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 We plan to leave the Wichita area around 9AM on Tuesday the 27th and arrive in Ames Iowa that same day. We will take the route north on I 35 thru Topeka Kansas and then North on 35 to Ames. We will be pulling a trailer so if anybody along the way has parts or other things let us know. Will return to Wichita along the same route on SundayChuck Kerlsbooreatta@cox.net 316-655-1099can receive text msgs at this number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 (edited) My new grandson was born last evening, so I may be able to go after all..... I will check on flights and see if I can fanagle the time off on Monday... I expect to arrive on Friday afternoon in Des Moines & try to stay for the PWD AfterTour. Anybody going near the airport Friday? Edited July 12, 2010 by Mark Shaw (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 We will drive the 55 (in the avatar) the 1000+/- miles to Ames expecting to arrive on Tuesday. Details of the trip will be in and upcoming "Texas Road Warriors" thread.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 For Mark,We will be flying in Wednesday to KC and driving from there. Des Moines flights were quite pricy from CT. But I will have a rental car, anbd depending on the time you arrive and any judging duties, I might be able to get you, if there are no other offers. Let me know.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Leaving Saturday afternoon and plan on being in Ames on Sunday night on Monday. Tuesday is setup day and Monday is a day for getting ready.Derek, the town is planning all kinds of activities that will be available to do for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Thanks Bill...the new shop building is going to be more costly than originally planned...I haven't discussed with The Boss yet, but I just need to be cautious. I've spent some time at the visitames site...need to point Suzanne at it I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I'm leaving Texas on Monday around mid-day, arriving in Ames on Tuesday late in the day. Might try to hook up with "Booreatta" on the way up, not sure. My '62 Electra is registered for the archival judging, but I've just about decided that I don't have time to fool with cleaning and prepping and showing a car, with all the other jobs I have at the meet. So, I will probably leave it at home and ride up with Ed Logan in his '79 Electra--unless someone wants me to deliver to Ames the nice '48 model 71 I have for sale (hint-hint, Mr. Earl).Does anyone with a swap meet space have room for me to display the '52 carb. and manifold set I have for sale?For the 400-point judging, we are about a dozen judges short, which is no big deal, as I"m sure we will pick up that many between now and then. We are in the worst shape for classes P (1965-87 Gran Sports) and Q (Grand National, GNX, and Turbo Regals)--almost no one has volunteered for those classes. Everything else is filling up pretty well.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Sherman, TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbuick75 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I Plan on leaving sometime Tuesday morning, the 27th-- arriving sometime in the afternoon- I believe its' around 5-6 hr drive from chi-towns SW 'burbs. Not sure yet if going across I-80 or take a more scenic route across RT 30. Original plans were to bring the 98 Riviera for judging, but I was having some minor paintwork straightened out and not sure if it will be road ready in time-- Paint may be too fresh/soft to subject to bug juice. May be forced to bring the 75 Convertible instead. Would probably be a good road test on the freshly rebuilt trans we lost coming home from Colorado last year !! The 69 Riviera GS is relaxing -- just returned from ROA Nationals & All GM Nationals in Hershey, Carlisle, PA 2 weeks ago-- she's got her road miles for the year-- So its beginning to look like the 75 is westward bound--- Will check with the body shop this week to see exactly when the 98 will be finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Leaving Springfield, Mo Monday early. Spending Monday night just south of Des Moines with a daughter. Will arrive Ames early Tuesday. Jewell is my only 'planned' activity except viewing Buicks and meeting folks with Buick blood in their veins. Will be available to help in anyway I can. Did I mention viewing Buicks?? See Ya Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 My new grandson was born last evening, so I may be able to go after all..... CONGRATULATIONS on the new grandson MARK Now get those airplane tickets and we'll see ya there !!! YEAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 For the 400-point judging, we are about a dozen judges short, which is no big deal, as I"m sure we will pick up that many between now and then. We are in the worst shape for classes P (1965-87 Gran Sports) and Q (Grand National, GNX, and Turbo Regals)--almost no one has volunteered for those classes. Everything else is filling up pretty well.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338Sherman, TXI have judged once at Rochester and can judge the 65-87 (87?) GS class as I now own a 66 GS all original and can study it for correctness (interior/chassis etc) and that in turn will help me in the restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BJM Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Not sure yet if going across I-80 or take a more scenic route across RT 30. Please, take US30, which is 4 lane divided about 70% of the way, far more scenic and the original Lincoln Highway with still a few old motels, gas stations, abandoned sites ala Route 66. I80 is pretty boring, and then you still need to shoot north on I35. I have a sister in Milwaukee, I always take US30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 This is becoming bigger than we thought. All flights from Jewell to Ames are full. So I'll be leaving at 8:00 AM Monday and arriving in Ames around 8:30 AM Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 This is becoming bigger than we thought. All flights from Jewell to Ames are full. So I'll be leaving at 8:00 AM Monday and arriving in Ames around 8:30 AM Monday.:eek:So how far from Ames do you think we will have to park if we get there Wednesday then. Heavy dude, the Iowa freeway is closed man:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Rick,You could get on one of those wind farm turbine blades and if you calculate the right time to let go, you can land, if they have one in Ames, on a fabric covered air structure arena. If not, back to your plan. See you there.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 This is becoming bigger than we thought. All flights from Jewell to Ames are full. So I'll be leaving at 8:00 AM Monday and arriving in Ames around 8:30 AM Monday.And how long does it normally take you? :rolleyes::cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Sorry, but I am not going to make it this year..... Hopefully, you lucky ones will post photos for some of us to view what we are missing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wildcat465 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Leaving Tuesday morning with some Canuckistanis. Down I-35 with other hooligans (houligans - Canadian) driving speed limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Sorry, but I am not going to make it this year..... Hopefully, you lucky ones will post photos for some of us to view what we are missing.... we'll swap photos wit ya Granpa. Buick's for new babies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 (edited) Loaded up and ready to hit the Buick Highway to Ames. (I tried to convince Bob he needed a back door on the trailer but he didn't want to spend the money since it's just an old '54 he's haulin) Too many different roads to name but I will be leaving Athen, GA Monday morning for Bobs place in Winston-Salem NC. Leave Winston-Salem Tuesday morning and go through the following to Ames. Frankfort, Louisville, Indianapolis and Peoria arriving in Ames some time around noon. Correct me if I'm reading the map wrong Bob. So if you see this rig come come by ya, blow your horn and wave. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Edited July 17, 2010 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mgibson Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 We plan to leave NC on 7-22-10 morning and head across Virginia following the "Crooked Road" (Hwy 58) into TN and on to Lawrenceburg, KY. Next day we travel to Moline, IL. and the next on to Dubuque, Amana Colonies and Boone, IA. On Monday afternoon, 7-26-10, we plan to arrive in Ames, IA and stay at the Best Western until 8-1-10. Lamar, I'll see you somewhere near a 54. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted July 18, 2010 Share Posted July 18, 2010 Be sure to hit the John Deere Pavillion in MolineJohn Deere Attractions - Welcome to the Pavilion!Some early JD equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 back to the top.... all aboard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'll be there sans wife and 17 mo old, they'll make Danvers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I will be there looking for inspiration and some elusive parts I’ve been trying to find. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 Dan, anything I might can pull and bring for you? If anybody needs to get in touch with me now or there, my cell phone is 706 201 eight five five five. I'm 'bout deaf so speak up Also everybody, don't forget to pack the latest roster for if you break down and need to call a friend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I'll be leaving Saturday morning with my brother-in-law first I will be in Buffalo for the car show. Then on to Ohio to get new tires put on at the Seybold's garage. And Monday evening I'll be gone to wherever I stop in whatever I'd like to see. So when you pass the 42 century blow the horn and wave. See everybody there. Have a great Buick day Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 I plan on loading up the 1991 Roadmaster wagon with my son and my nephew, leaving Saturday and spending a few days with my sister on the dairy farm in MN first. She has the 'free' 1951 Special you read about in the Bugle a few years ago. It won't make it this year, though. Some heavy winds blew a few pieces of farm equipment into it earlier this year. I will be there Tuesday around noon, as it is only 4 hours from the farm to Ames. I am anxious to see the Buicks and the friendly faces of their owners. I wish everyone a safe trip there and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 WEATHER UPDATE FROM IOWA.Heavy rains North of Ames last night.But in a differant River Basin.Still looking good.ALL EVENTS HAVE A PLAN "B" FOR RAIN. SEE YOU ALL SOON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhclark Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 We plan on leaving Cincy late wednesday or very early thursday (think 3am) for a Thursday noonish arrival.Might try to hit Antique Archaeology on Thursday AM if we make it far enough Wednesday.No room for error this year, so I'm crossing my fingers!We'll probably start out on I-74/I-70 through Indy, but hope to get the chick on the GPS upset by going some back highways. Only downside to that is more bugs! (caught a bird with my radiator on the way to C.S.)No A/C, so here's hoping the weather stays cool as currently predicted!If you see my white '58 super on the side of the road, stop and help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 It's been a rough week, Uploaded with ImageShack.usat work trying to take care of things so they won't explode next week whilst I'm gone. and all the while thinking of all the Buickful Buicks, good friends a great times to come next week in Ames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Mr Earl you missed one photo op today.The Iowa High School Senior All Star Football Game was in Ames today, along with the Iowa All Star Cheerleader and Dance Team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Mr Earl you missed one photo op today.The Iowa High School Senior All Star Football Game was in Ames today, along with the Iowa All Star Cheerleader and Dance Team.So, you parked a Buick and got lots of "Girls on Buicks" photos then, right? Right? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 We plan on leaving Cincy late wednesday or very early thursday (think 3am) for a Thursday noonish arrival.Might try to hit Antique Archaeology on Thursday AM if we make it far enough Wednesday.No room for error this year, so I'm crossing my fingers!We'll probably start out on I-74/I-70 through Indy, but hope to get the chick on the GPS upset by going some back highways. Only downside to that is more bugs! (caught a bird with my radiator on the way to C.S.)No A/C, so here's hoping the weather stays cool as currently predicted!If you see my white '58 super on the side of the road, stop and help! Wish I could road trip with you, but I'm Columbus bound with 2 Wildcats and a stage 1... bad timing to have both shows on the same day, very unfortunate because I will miss the people of BCA this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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