I think my itch isn't quite scratched yet. If I can get together with our National Directors, Officers and wonderful members again this year, I'm gonna go for it.
I live in the DC area and am flying out of Baltimore to California for the Western National Meet in Bakersfield in just about eight weeks. My registration check goes out Monday morning. (I may have my road buddy John M. with me; I'll have to get working on convincing him because he already drove his car to the Central and Eastern Nationals this year.)
So... I have a request. I know this is a big ask, but I'd love to have someone lend me a car or truck to use and take care of during the meet. Please ask around about my character. I'll be treating it exactly like it deserves to be treated, better even than if it were my own. I'm always looking after other folk's vehicles at these meets anyway, loading and unloading, putting up windows and side curtains, helping with mechanical fixes and empty-trailer rescues.
Any running vehicle would do. An ideal match would be a '35 or '36. I have one of each, and JM has at least four '35's.
Please think about it, and if you have any ideas or want to talk, send me a P.M. (to the right of reply above) or email to horrocksj at comcast dot net. I'll provide a phone number to give you a chance to feel me out before making any kind of commitment.
I'm really looking forward to Bakersfield where we'll LET THE V-8's ROLL!
-VT/JeffH
EDIT TO ADD: I'm okay with paying for a trailer parking spot.
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Pat
Just kidding of course --
As a person that had the privilege of using a loaned vehicle during the recent 2016 National Driving Tour of Western NY, I am forever grateful to the owner! Hopefully Jeff can find one.
. Hoping to see some of the West Coast V-8ers that I met at the St. George Utah WNM in 2010 or in Lake Tahoe during the GNM in 2013. Hope to see many of you there! John
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John
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Shiny side up! Cecil/WV
Two guys with the wind blowing in their faces ---- sitting on milk crates ---- one holding the GPS, and the other an old steering wheel.
Remember -- its the journey, not the destination!
Jeff and I would be more than willing to split the cost of the gasJohn
JohnThis message was edited by JM on 8-23-16 @ 8:06 AM
Hi Everyone, Cecil, that's just about what we're trying to do, we have to get there in one day though.
We'd love something for the meet other than a rental Mustang or worse, yikes, a Rio, Versa, or Elantra, peeyew!
-VT/JeffH
You can beg and plead all you want, but your odds of getting a Kia are much better than your odds of getting a Ford.
Thanks for the registrations.
Ken
No really, I'm laughing out loud! You crack me up!
That's exactly why I've gotta catch a couple of flights and drive one of those POS's!
And no, don't even think I'm hauling any beer 26oo miles. Cecil and the RG36 Board and Members have something for the raffle room though.
-VT/JeffH
PS Hey, maybe I can do something in the tally room this meet? Then I can chase myself down to get forms signed! Carolyn will explain.
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John
John
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It has to be Ford powered to be on the concourse field.
Which rental car agency are you dealing with? I am already practicing my speech for the counter agent: "So, once again you are telling me that making a reservation is a waste of my time, since the vehicle I reserved is no where in the lot?"
This comment usually gets me the upgrade for the same price. I used to use Budget since online you could reserve a Lincoln Town Car -- just by looking under their special offers, and then claiming to be a "seasoned driver". Nice term for someone over 55.
If you fly into Vegas, there are rental agencies there that will rent you a 'classic'. The bad news is that your travel budget will be shot in one days rental, and they probably wont let you take it across state lines.
John
This message was edited by JM on 8-25-16 @ 12:44 PM
Any similarities between a Ford Explorer and a Land Rover are purely..................oh, that's right, Ford owned Land Rover.
. I am really hoping this story does not hurt our chances of finding an Early Ford V-8 to travel around in the Bakersfield area and also drive on the tours John
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I'm reading this post while laughing, thinking to myself, "I know these guys."
My wife and I were able to squeeze in some more vacation time, so we'll be seeing all of you in Bakersfield! As spectators this time, I believe.
We'll also be going to Pismo, so Jeff, we may see you there too.
Jeff, as you know I don't have an early Ford for you to borrow, but I will be driving my Ford motor home to keep with the theme of things. I'd like to bring my wagon, but I don't think it would tow very well
We're staying at the SeaCrest in Pismo on the 14th & 15th. Sorta pricey but we'll be near the action.
-VT/JeffH
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The Terretts may be flying out and going with us too. We talked for a while last night discussing the details.
-Robb
I hope we can make time to hang together!
If Willis and Janice are coming, then they can relax a little at a V-8 meet finally. Willis was a leader in putting the two Gettysburg meets together, and is a leader in RG-36.
-VT/JeffH
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
This message was edited by VT/JeffH on 8-31-16 @ 7:34 PM
Shiny side up! Cecil/WV
Here is a suggestion.
Hershey is coming up. Get there and find some cardboard and add a message to it --- something to the fact : need old Ford to get to California. Walk the fields and car corral. I am sure someone will help.
Then, drive it to California. When you get to California, just before you leave, sell the old Ford and use the money for airfare home. Save the long distance award though.
This is so easy and such a great idea, I don't know why others haven't suggested it.
And, I didn't realize that you had grown a mustache since Brainerd.
You do look much better with the mustache and the fedora.
I hope that you have a good time at the WNM.
Tom
Shiny side up! Cecil/WA.
Not Wife, "traveling partner." Nice Legs, no Financial sense!
JM has minor issues, just great road buddy. Always has supplies, no carrots for us'ins!
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
Here is a suggestion.
Hershey is coming up....
Thanks for the salt in the wound! Always helpful! No Hershey for me three years in a row. Bummer City!
Bonneville or Bust in 2017!
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
Looks like a nice one for Touring-A, with the juice brakes, duals, and goofy wheels, alternator.
Thanks Ken. You know I dig cars with red wire-ties on them!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191958395587
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
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-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
Always working on my Q Factor.
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
John
Ken
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
Stay tuned for updates. It may be a while because I don't wanna mess up the karma going on here.
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
This message was edited by VT/JeffH on 9-13-16 @ 6:41 PM
Don't you mean CAR-MA ??
John
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JM and a super good V8'er friend are still flying out Friday. Those two will be clicking at least five National meets between them just this year! JM is hitting all three, and his partner was at Gettysburg. Have fun guys and post pictures!
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
JM mentioned the issue at Hershey.
Glad things are under control!
Web Administrator
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
What a great club!
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM
-VT/JeffH
club site WWW.NCR36.COM