Meeting other members

[bobs409]

Since Fred, Richard and Fran met up and told their adventures not long ago, I thought I'd mention that the 2 of Pennsylvania's "409 guys" finally met up yesterday. Ned "65impala409" and myself finally met up and had an adventure of our own. While we didn't get pulled over by the cops or anything glamorous like some guys around here did, ;) it was a full day of "shop talk" and nothing but Chevy's!

Now I can't give any of the top secret info but I can say that we went to a "secret" junkyard that has cars/trucks from the 30's and up with the majority being 57 to 66 and mostly Chevy's. I got to see my first "junkyard" 348 but unfortunately, it's not much more that a door stop now! Sitting with no hood, no intake and one head off, mother nature did a hurtin' on it. Speaking of hurting, I could barely move this morning from the walking!!! :D And boy was it HOT! I weighed myself when I got home and I lost 5 pounds in one day!

I saw so many 58-66 cars that my head is still spinning. If I close my eyes, I see Chevy's! :eek:

And I got to see Neds '65 Impala 409 and she's sweet! A California car, original 340hp 409 car with 4 speed, Ermine white with a black office, 1 owner car! As a bonus to that and something no one knew about including myself is a '65 Belair 4 door sitting right next to it. Don't under estimate those 4 door Belair cars because when they look as good as this one does, nobody counts doors anymore!

We're gonna have to get our cars together for a "photo shoot" soon and show you guys our toys. :D


Now, I also have to mention that because of this meeting, I will now be adding the 7th car to my collection! It's a 1966 Impala 327/pg 2dr hardtop. I'm taking it off of Neds hands and finally going to fullfill that childhood dream of mine of one day owning a '66 Impala. It's been in the back of my mind for more than 25 years. Why 1966? I'm not sure, just love the look I guess. Or maybe because I was born in '66? Maybe I watched "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry" too many times? :D Stay tuned for photo's of this car hopefully early next week.


Well, that's just the highlights of the day. :D I hope that some of you other guys get to meet up with other members too. Share a few favorite junkyards, trade a few parts and talk Chevy's. It's what this hobby is all about. :cheers

[Phil Reed]

Bob..........

With that thought in mind....................can you imagine what it will be like in 3 weeks in Kansas City?????????!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D

DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY MEMBERS WANT TO MEET YOU AND SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL THE WORK YOU'VE DONE HERE????????????? :clap :clap

Just my thoughts.......................

[bobs409]

I know what you mean Phil. I seriously don't know if I'd have the strength to meet all those people! Plus, somebody should stay on the outside with bail money. :rofl :D

Nobody else said it yet ;) but that event you put together is going to be a work out for all! Maybe too big? :D Just shaking hands with everyone and throwing the BS around would be taxing enough but then there's all the events. I think if I attended, I'd be taking that shopping trip with the ladies just to get a rest on the bus ride! :p

I hope everyone has a good time and don't forget to take some lawn chairs!! Something tells me you'll need a break now and then. :rofl

I'll mind the store here until everyone gets back.

:cheers


Bob

[dq409]

Boy,,,,,,you stubborn coot !!!!:rolleyes:

You do have a point though ,,,,,,

With this site there will be alot of us that know each other !!
And meeting the first time in person for most of us will be an amazing event in it self !!

I`m still freeking that there is so much to do before I can leave and times flying by !!
The next few weeks will be a killer and to top it off they sold the property that my garage is on and they informed me yesterday I have to be out by Sept 22 !!

O Well !!! I need a smaller fan,,,,,,,,, one that won`t fling so much **** so I can dodge some of it !! :eek: ,,,dq

[bjburnout]

Hey Bob
Where ever would you have gotten impression about a 66 Impala?
I wonder.........hmmmmmmmmmmmm!! :brow

Just a couple more (Vette, Corvair?? and a deuce) and you'll have all the 66 models........I'd like to do the same.........maybe someday.

Our 66 was one of the cover cars of 'Old Autos' newspaper Aug 2 addition.
It's the same photo in my photo album.

Nice choice Bob. :clap

BJ

[jester]

You should have said something Bob, I've got two of them here. One hard top, one rag. The hard top has about 79,000 miles original, the rag has a bit more. :D

[bobs409]

BJ, I'd love to get the '66 Nova but I'll leave the Corvair for someone else. :D Not my cup of tea there. As for the vette, I don't see any of them in my future. Too rich for my blood.

Jester, nice to see there are others that have good taste. :D I wasn't really looking for a '66, just heard of this one for sale, couldn't sleep until I saw it, then saw it and now I really can't sleep! If all goes to plan, it will be home Tuesday evening.

[dq409]

Bob , Your signature is starting to look like Aubreys !! heeeee heeee

[bobs409]

That's nothing, you should see me putting windows down in the morning and back up at night. It's like saying good night to the Waltons! :D

[dq409]

That's nothing, you should see me putting windows down in the morning and back up at night. It's like saying good night to the Waltons! :D




:rofl :rofl :rofl LMSOAO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!