drhach Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 I am a BCA member. I've never been to one of these before. it looks like Saturday is the only "spectator" type event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 42 minutes ago, drhach said: I am a BCA member. I've never been to one of these before. it looks like Saturday is the only "spectator" type event. All of the cars will be on the show field on Saturday, but, often, the most fun (for me, at least) at these meets is milling around the parking lots as the cars arrive during the Wed. - Fri. period. There is a great deal of opportunity to enjoy the cars and speak to the owners. So, even if you are not participating in the various tours, there is plenty to do during the days leading up to Saturday. And there is a Buick parade through downtown Lisle on Thursday evening. And don't forget the Buick swap meet underway throughout the meet. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhach Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Thanks. I know the parking lots at these kinds of things are often as good as the events. I was hoping there'd be a swap meet. I didn't see any mention of it on the form. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 yes there is a swap meet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2carb40 Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Is the schedule for the swap meet a secret? Be nice if after searching for info there was a listing of start time and daily schedule? Anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 19 hours ago, 2carb40 said: Is the schedule for the swap meet a secret? Be nice if after searching for info there was a listing of start time and daily schedule? Anybody? No secret. In general, there are both an indoor and outdoor swap meet every-day/all-day, sun rise to sun set, at the National..."free to browse". Normally, they do shut down early on the day for the Awards dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2carb40 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 5/10/2022 at 7:10 AM, dship said: No secret. In general, there are both an indoor and outdoor swap meet every-day/all-day, sun rise to sun set, at the National..."free to browse". Normally, they do shut down early on the day for the Awards dinner. THANX for responding. I've been to more than one National, so, knew about how things operate 'in general', but was hoping to see some current detail. Guess I'll just assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Here is the schedule for the 2022 BCA National Meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2carb40 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 THANX so much for posting! I figured there had to be a guide to help us more challenged folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted May 17, 2022 Share Posted May 17, 2022 Is it still a face mask event? [Said so on the registration form]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 Is there a need for judges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 There is always a need for volunteers to judge. Judging will be done no matter how many judges we have, but more work is placed on those judges is not enough volunteer. You do not need past experience to judge. There is a judges training session Friday afternoon that will tell you everything you need to know. And you do not have to be an expert on Buicks. Judging is 2/3 on condition and workmanship, which anyone can see. If there is a question on authenticity, there will be people to help. And, all judges get a free breakfast on Saturday, a nice souvenir judges pin, and hat. And they get to see the Buicks up close. Please volunteer to judge if you are able. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxBuicks Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Two weeks away. Is everyone excited? I know I am. There will be over 450 total registrations, about 300 Buicks, and around 800 people attending. I wish safe travels to those coming, and I hope to see you there. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 good thing im not bringing the 90 Regal battery died will change it when back from Lisle just hope the 73 makes it 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Hitting the road for Lisle, IL. exactly 12 hours from now--I am ready for a great meet and am bringing a few boxes of parts to sell! Be safe, everyone, and see you soon! Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick Regal GS Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 great im leaving in the morning hoping for good weather and hope traffic is good 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loren@65GS.com Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 8:34 AM, TxBuicks said: Here is the schedule for the 2022 BCA National Meet. I would like to add, there will be a Meet & Greet for the 65 GS Division Friday 7:00pm held in the Hines room at the host hotel. Loren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) Did anyone else notice The Great Race overnights about 25 min from Lisle in Plainfield IL on Wednesday. Arrival time is 5PM. https://www.greatrace.com/route Edited June 21, 2022 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 1 hour ago, 38Buick 80C said: Did anyone else notice The Great Race overnights about 25 min from Lisle in Plainfield IL on Wednesday. Arrival time is 5PM. https://www.greatrace.com/route Add to that, the Cadillac/LaSalle Club's national meet is going on the same days as ours, about 8 miles away in Lombard, IL. Going to be tough to cram it all in! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 11 hours ago, Pete Phillips said: Add to that, the Cadillac/LaSalle Club's national meet is going on the same days as ours, about 8 miles away in Lombard, IL. Going to be tough to cram it all in! You are a TOUGH hombre. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailheadBob Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) @Pete Phillips you are going to be very busy boy, I would like to meet up with you there, just to meet you in person, we have had several discussions by e-mail, @Ben Bruce aka First Born are you going to be there? @lancembI am looking forward to seeing your newly completed car. BCA friend and I were there around noon checking it out as they were marking the spot numbers on the pavement, and members and cars were checking into the hotel, getting pretty excited! We also stopped by the Cadillac/LaSalle Club meeting location , few cars were there and a few more pulling in, no members working the lot, no activity at this time. Weather is great, nice sunshine, but a little hot. Bob Edited June 21, 2022 by NailheadBob (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Unfortunately, no. Caretaker duties preclude the trip. Everyone, enjoy. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 They are starting to arrive now! The '57 four-door hardtop is for sale, no price, in the car corral. The blue Riviera is a one-owner car. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 A few more. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailheadBob Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Pete I met the owner of the 1949 Super Sedanet today the one in your photo, his name is Gary Klecka and he is from Alaska, he is looking for a right rear quarter panel moulding. Another good looking car is Jerry Anderson's green 1941 Buick Super 4-door, both are Chicagoland members, but Gary moved away to Alaska. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Thanks for posting, Pete. Did you get the new camera working or get another? Also wondering what you drove. I sure am missing being there. Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said:I sure am missing being there. I sure am missing being there. You and me both Ben. I grew up in Naperville, Lisle and would have liked to go back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Bill Stoneberg said: You and me both Ben. I grew up in Naperville, Lisle and would have liked to go back. I assume since I've seen no post on it, none of the Texas Road Warriors are making the trip this year? I mean Roy and Pete are here, but no Bill, Bruce, Willie, others??? Who am I going to drink in the parking lot with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, 38Buick 80C said: I mean Roy and Pete are here, but no Bill, Bruce, Willie, others??? Nope, none of us are coming this year. Me due to medical issues, my Dr. Said not to go after getting my lung drained of fluid last weekend. I thought of driving my Caddy but can’t drive the distance. Forget about flying. No way. Hope to see you in Charolette in the fall. I will miss seeing everyone. Edited June 22, 2022 by Bill Stoneberg (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) Went to The White Chocolate Grill about 5 minutes from the hotel tonight. It was SO good. Nico had BBQ Trio Kim and I each had the Blue Cheese Crusted Filet And dessert....white chocolate bread pudding and brownie Edited June 23, 2022 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Thanks, Brian. Food looked GOOD. Just drink one for all of us. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: Thanks, Brian. Food looked GOOD. Just drink one for all of us. Ben Did you mean one for each of you Ben? You can drink one for me too Brian. I cannot make it this year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lancemb Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 It would be great if everyone attending wrote their forum handle on their name tag with a sharpie to help make connections! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudbone Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 14 hours ago, 38Buick 80C said: I assume since I've seen no post on it, none of the Texas Road Warriors are making the trip this year? I mean Roy and Pete are here, but no Bill, Bruce, Willie, others??? Who am I going to drink in the parking lot with? Willie called me and said he was not going to make it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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