Six 409's Racing at Norwalk Ohio

[JimKwiatkowski]

We have 6 maybe 7 members racing there W-powered cars at Norwalk Ohio,at the Blue Suede Cruise 3-4-5 June :) We have 15 members going to the show,here's a link to the Show
http://www.gonorwalk.com/bluesuede.html
Here's a link that is in the Convention Section that has more information about the Show
http://www.348-409.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3811

Here's a list of members attending the show

Fatride-60-409 Drag Racing
SS425HP-63-409 Drag Racing
jim-ss409-62-409 Drag Racing
Region Rat-64-409 Drag Racing
Quickshifter409-62-409 Drag Racing
Tony Salins-409 Powered Dragster
Walkerheaders-63-409 :dunno
Jim Kwi-57-409
Chevymusclecars-67 SS Chevelle
Bam59-Riding a Harley from FL
Back in Time-62-409
b-d 409-62-409
b-d 409's friend-61-409
JC327-driving :dunno
RPO587-driving :dunno

[Ronnie Russell]

Jim, Im a new member and am curious about your car count for racing. Do you guys race every week or just specialty races? My partner and I race a 62 ChevyII 409 stroker every Friday night , 8 months season, 10-15 runs per night. Weve been averaging 250 runs per year for the last 8 years. I just went through current motor (rings and bearings) and hope to have another trouble free season. Knock on wood. We race at Redline Raceway, 40 mis. east of Dallas. The money around here is all eighth mi. racing. Our little Nova runs 6;40s at 108 mph That is from a 10;1 481 built originally for a street application. Im in the middle of assembling our motor for next year. 13:1 aluminum rod motor with some good parts. Looking for 6:00s from the car with that motor, but you know what they say.....The parts always cost more than you think and the car never runs as fast as you think.

[fatride]

Well Ron, my 60 Impala runs 8.9 1/8th, not up to your times. But that means I get to grin 2.4 seconds longer than you! :D. Really, I wish you could come to Norwalk with us, we are going to have a "GOOD TIME!" If it's money your talk'en about I'll start the ball rolling! I'll bet Fred $10.00 I can beat him through the first 60". :brow

[jim_ss409]

Welcome to the site Ron! :beerbang Your car sounds like my idea of a really cool car. If I'm not mistaking 6.40's in an 1/8th would be in the 10 flat range through the 1/4, Way to go! :bow It must be nice to have a car that's that quick and that dependable.
Last year we had a 348/409 convention in Kansas City. There must have been at least 150 348/409 cars there and alot of them were dedicated race cars that are regularly raced. Unfortunately the drag racing got rained out. :cuss
So seeing how it's unlikely that there will be a formal convention this year some of the guys decided that the next best thing would be to all attend the same event. So we are going to meet up at the Blue Suede Cruise in Norwalk Ohio. http://www.norwalkraceway.com/ This event is held at a dragstrip. Some of the guys that will be racing are out racing a fair bit and others, like me, don't race very often. Unfortunately, alot of regular racers are going to be at other tracks because they are commited to attend there regular racing series. The list of 348/409 cars that will be attending keeps growing and we're hoping for more, so it's looking like it's going to be another fun event. There is a camping area right at the dragstrip and aparently there's good shower and washroom facilities so alot of us are going to camp out there. Anybody's welcome to join up with us! :cheers
By the way, some of the guys are also trying to gauge how much interest there would be in doing another get together at a dragstrip in Topeka Kansas later this fall, about the end of Sept. I think.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ron,Welcome to the site.The only drag car in the group is the 409 Powered Dragster.Norwalk Dragway is putting on a Nostalgia Car Show and Swap meet.They have Nostalgia drag cars for exhibition runs and a Rock & Roll band at night.They are offering free timed runs down the dragstrip to the Hot Rodders.Of the 15 members I've meet 1 member,this is a good meeting spot for us members to do some benchracing and Talk face to face instead our computers.It also will a good time to watch some of our members,see what they can do with there Classic Cruising Machines in the 1/4 mile :D

Ray,are you going to red light to beat Fred in the first 60 inch's :D

[fatride]

Jim, Whatever it takes! :cuss

[Ronnie Russell]

I cant imagine how much fun it would be to sit around the campfire and swap lies with a dozen or so 409 guys. Im invious, maybe we can bring the Chevy II up in that area later in the year. It would be a long haul from Texas but I know it would be a blast. Ya'll have a good time in June , But take it easy on those old gear-boxes.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ron,do you have a photo of your of your Chevy II :dunno

[jim_ss409]

Ya Ron, if you can post a picture we'd love to see it. Also I'd be interested in knowing more about your car, like what kind if cam, what gears, tranny etc. I really want to build up a gasser style 55 Chevy but I have given some thought to a Chevy II. I would like something that's reliable, fast and fun. And not too pretty. Something like the one in the picture, only I might spend a bit more on paint, and with 409 power of course. I love the video clip of this car on this page... http://www.gassermadness.com/Thompson03/index.htm

[JimKwiatkowski]

OK Jim,I can see now I'm going to have to pull aside and twist your arm a little bit and say shoebox at Norwalk :D

Jim,the reason I put 409 in a shoebox,was to be different and I wanted a Classic 409,installed into a Classic Shoebox and that's why I named my 57 twice as nice

[JimKwiatkowski]

Here's photo of the 57's tailfin :)

[Ronnie Russell]

I would be glad to post a picture, but I am computer illiterate. Can someone advise on what e-mail address to send picture to? The reason I dont say much is that I never know what buttons to push. Old age has a lot to do with it too.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ron,here's a link to get started,if don't understand ask questions,we will help :)

http://www.348-409.com/photofaq.html

[Ronnie Russell]

I got lost in the first sentence. I have pictured stored on -desktop- Would someone volunteer to allow me to send photo to them and then relay wherever they think neccessary?

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ron,can you email a photo?If so email me your photo to me at this email address (jimkwi@talkamerica.net)

[Tony Salins]

Welcome Ron, You asked if any of us race our cars on a regular basis. My wife and I do. We are competing in the IHRA Summit Super Series in top ET. We have a rear engine 409 powered dragster. The motor is stock and runs consistanctly 9.80s in the 1/4 mile. Between the points races we race for fun and trophies just about every weekend from the middle of April to it snows or the tracks close. We would love to see your car, maybe later this fall if there is another get-together. Good luck and again welcome.

[Ronnie Russell]

Tony, Thamks for your communication. We ran our current motor in an Undercover rear engine dragster for two years, it ran 5;50s in the eight. The owner (my partner) got lonely for the Nova, so he sold the dragster and bought the Nova back. We won some races with the dragster, but he just wasnt comfortable in it. Could you send picture of your car? ronnier@chilitech.com Thanks, Ronnie Russell

[JimKwiatkowski]

1962 Chev. II full tube chassis, sheet metal interior, 409+.060, 454 crank, 11 to 1
Ross pistons in truck block= about 10 to 1 net comp. 690s with big block valves and
big springs. Isky .660-.650 lift roller cam. Lamar Walden tunnel ram intake .
Presently using little 750 cfm Holley. Switching to 1050 Dominator soon. MSD dist.
and 7AL with crank trigger. Powerglide with trans. brake. 4500 rpm converter. Ford
9 in. rearend with 4;30 gears and spool. All the electronics that are neccessary to
compete nowadays

[Ronnie Russell]

Thanks for posting info. Jim. I dont want to mis-lead people so let me clarify. I sold my half share in car to my partner, Barry Taylor, two years ago, He retains my name on car because we are best friends and I build and tune the motors. Barrys dad was Buddy Taylor from Garland, Tx..Buddy owned and drove original z-11 Impala , sponsored by Friendly Chev. Dallas,Tx. Buddy put z-11 motor and trans. in 62 Chevy II in 1967 and matched raced in the southwest. The guy who bought the Impala , put 327 -4sp. in the car and it was resold and lost track of. Barry has spent all of his adult life searching for that car to no avail. We built our 409 chevy II in honor of Buddy. Barry has great pictures of Buddy from 1963 racing the z-11. Thanks again for your help, Jim . Now its Fri. afternoon and time to head out to the strip. Sunny and 77 deg. What a great day to be alive.

[fatride]

Ron, the car is sweet, nuff said.

[Ronnie Russell]

Bad news-Good news------------ Bad news- .494 red light in 3rd. round......Good news- Car ran strong and deadly consistant. Cant wait to go do it again.

[Tony Salins]

Ron Someone once said "If you don't red light every so often ...then you're not trying!!!!!! Oh yes I said that the last time I turned on the big red eye :doh :dunno :rofl Our track just opened- should be out there next week. Good luck to you guys down there in Texas.

[jim_ss409]

Nice car Ron! :clap Check out the Z-11/ mistery motor section if you haven't already. It only shows the posts from the last month but if you go to the lower part of the page you can change the settings so that you can see all the posts from the begining. http://www.348-409.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&f=24&page=1&pp=25&sort=lastpost&order=desc&daysprune=-1
And that 77deg. and sunny... Well it's finally warming up here but there's still some snowbanks left. :cuss

[RPO587]

Jim,
I'm planning to drive up Friday for the day and hang-out with all the 409ers. Since it's not too far, I'll probably drive back late and return Saturday with the family in tow. May drive one of my long-term projects for the Saturday cruise if she's ready for the road. Perhaps I can con a buddy into bringing his '62 Impala (a 327 car). We have two youngins who just can't stay interested in cars (or anything else) for very long, but we'll see how that goes for the rest of the show. Maybe we will try to stay Saturday night at the camping area. Looking forward to meeting everyone. Just wish I had a 409 to bring. (Or even a 348!)

[JimKwiatkowski]

RPO,thats good news,me and all the members will be happy to meet you and your family.I'm sure your youngins will be fine,it sounds likes there will be lots to do.This will be my first time to Norwalk,but my friends at work go to the Super F!!D Show and they say it's a Top Notch Dragstrip.This also will be my first time to meet all the members,I've meet one member at the Super Chevy Show in Michigan last year.What kind of car is your long term project?

[SS425HP]

Ray, you are in charge of NAME TAGS. I want name tags for everyone in our group. I'll not have another deal where I hear all these people say I was there, and I can't remember meeting them. We need enough to put on each day. I want to remember EVERYONE at this show. If I lose to Ray, though, I might want to forget being there :help

Fred

[RPO587]

Jim,
The project is a '72 Olds Cutlass. All of my Chevies are gone. My job takes me away from home a lot (USAF), and most had to go because I just travel too much. The last was a '72 Monte Carlo big block project. Also had a '71 Nova, and a '66 Impala SS (396). A choice '64 Impala SS (mom's) got away before I could do anything about it. Still looking for a '62 or '63 409 car.

[ww19581965]

I Hope That I Will Be Able To Afford To Go To This Event! It Sounds Like A Real Good Time! I Am Planning For Saturday, If I Go. It Will Be Nice To Meet Some 348
And 409 People That I Have Never Met, And, To Reacquaint Myself With The Ones
That I Already Know, And, To See The W-Cars Race!! Regards:"ww".

[verne]

Does any one have a pic of the dragster with the 409?
I am thinking about doing the same, that w-motor out of 4000 lb impala ss that runs 11.20
into currenlty a 1350 lb fed.....the diet only should have the fed running mid 8's

[JimKwiatkowski]

Verne,there's a photo of Tony's dragster in this thread.
http://www.348-409.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1676
Verne,do you own the Golden Rod and could you bring it to the Blue Suede Curise?

[Tom Kochtanek]

Wow, it looks like this Blue Suede event is really heating things up! I just looked at my calendar and saw a block of time available early June. Hope I can keep that open. I need to go visit my Mom and Dad back in gool ol' Cleveland, and Norwalk isn't very far from that. Might find a flight out there for the weekend.

If I put a name tag on, would some of you guys give me a ride in your car? Sounds like it will be great weekend of fun in the sun :) :) :).

Cheers!
TomK

[SS425HP]

Tom, just be there. The rides will come easily. We would probably start you with Ray ( Fatride ) and then work you on up to the faster cars :rofl

Now, I will probably have to find another place to camp. Ray, I was just kidding :bow

Tom, would be good to see you there. Come on over. Should be one heck of a good time. There will be some good racing, and some good ol BSing.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Tom,I hope you can make it and I hope your right about the sun,rain would be a bummer :( .Club member chevymusclecars is coming and he's from Cleveland

[JimKwiatkowski]

I just recieved a PM from Bob Walker and he's coming to Norwalk to Race his 09 :clap .Watch out Fred :D

hey jim, i'm on here searching for norwalk info. trying hard to be there, wife is cool with it etc.....bringing truck, enclosed trailer, red 09 car, grill, generator etc...
anyway, which thread has all the info where i contact the raceway and read about where were all meeting.?

[JimKwiatkowski]

Hey Guy's this is getting better and better.I just recieved a PM from Dond409 and he say's his coming to Norwalk and maybe Racing :clap
We owe credit to Fatride and SS425HP For recruiting these last 2 members.Ray and Fred are working wonders in the Chat Room,recuriting members from the Chat Room :clap

Jim,

I'm going to try and make it there too. I will try and bring the wagon. If all else fails I will at least ride the motorcycle there

[SS425HP]

GREAT NEWS. Bob and DonD. Getting better all the time. Hey, guys, anyone even thinking about it, come on. This is getting to be too good to pass up.

Fred

[walkerheaders]

UNCLE, UNCLE, i give in..........................i just talked to gretchen at norwalk, i'm pre registered and my conf# is in the mail. i asked what the # is now and she told me 4 hundred something. hoping for 409. the reserved motor home spots are all gone now so i'm assuming we are all camping first come. it'll take me a fair amount of friday to get there. please somebody save me about 10' X 50' worth of ground at the "big W" compound. were gonna rock the joint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........after i take a nap.

pulling a dark grey 24' pace shadow with a ladder on the front. Pewter 99 GMC 2500 4X4 with black bed cap. you'll spot me by my 409MM wide grin. if that fails my cell is 301-676-5091

[fatride]

I will be leaving Conneaut at 4:30 AM on Fri morning, I should arrive at the track around 7:00 AM. As soon as I pull in I will pick a spot that I think will hold the 409 crowd. :hug I will then proceed in my best style to act like the biggest hillbilly you could imagine! :rofl I will put on a pair of stretch shorts and a cut off tee shirt that comes just below my man tits and insert my Billy Bob teeth! :eek: When I see someone getting close I will bend over as if to pick up a beer and fart. If that don't clear them out the big moon should send them packing! :beerbang

[tmracing62]

1. This is really painful for me to watch. I have so much to do that it's impossible to be there. :cry

2. That gasser clip is so cool. That's the best racing there is. Takes me back.

3. You guys have fun at Norwalk. Take pictures. Drive safe.

[SS425HP]

Michael, I know you will be there with us. We will try to take enough pictures that you will see what happened, but not so many you are jealous. Sure wish you could be here. WE will miss YOU.

Fred

[SS425HP]

I will be leaving Conneaut at 4:30 AM on Fri morning, I should arrive at the track around 7:00 AM. As soon as I pull in I will pick a spot that I think will hold the 409 crowd. :hug I will then proceed in my best style to act like the biggest hillbilly you could imagine! :rofl I will put on a pair of stretch shorts and a cut off tee shirt that comes just below my man tits and insert my Billy Bob teeth! :eek: When I see someone getting close I will bend over as if to pick up a beer and fart. If that don't clear them out the big moon should send them packing! :beerbang

Well, all I can say is we will probably have the whole track to ourselves. That sight should clear it out.

Fre

[SS425HP]

Jim, what is the closest airport to Norwalk that has airline service? We ought to know that so if someone wants to fly in, we can tell them where is best. Also, if someone does want to fly in, we can make arrangements to pick them up. I wouldn't mind going to the airport to make a pick up.

Fred

[JimKwiatkowski]

Fred,I'm from Michigan,but my guess would be Cleveland,that's the closest Major city.If Ray is going to look like that would scare me off :eek:

[chevymusclecars]

Cleveland is the closest commercial airport and is probably forty five to fifty minutes away. By the way any of you who come through either Milan or Berlin Heights, DO NOT SPEED!!!!!!

Bill

[JimKwiatkowski]

Bill,my friend at work told me the same thing about Milan,it's a real speed trap.He also told me that's the best way to get to the track.

[chevymusclecars]

Jim

You will come through Milan from Michigan and it is definitely a speed trap. Five over in that town may get you a ticket and they sit right at the city limits so people who think they are leaving town get caught.

Bill

[JimKwiatkowski]

Tmracing,this Norwalk show started with 3 members,me,Fatride and SS425HP and it has snowballed into 18 members.If you go with the Topeka show your were trying to start up and pursue it,you will get enough members to have a good time.Just advertise the show :)

[tmracing62]

JimK-

I'm waiting until midsummer to mention it again. The only risk is being able to find a place to stay where we can all gather, but that's certainly not a show stopper. The VAMP series at Heartland Park would welcome us from what I have been told. We just need to wait until people can make their plans closer in to the date.

Next year, 2006, I think Phil has a good one sketched out too.

[walkerheaders]

Guys,....good job recruiting W owners to participate...........i can hardly wait. now we need to spend some energy getting a magazine involved next.......and of course more "Ws"

[JimKwiatkowski]

I sent a PM to chevymusclecars and he has recurited some more 409 Powered cars.Good job Bill :clap Here's Bill's PM he sent me--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jim

I still plan on being there and will probably bring the 66 427 450HP Corvette. I probably will not race the car, always afraid of losing the engine in that car. Back in Time will be there with his bubbletop 409, AG409SS plans on being there at least one day. I looked at a 62 409 Biscayne yesterday on my way back through Columbus and invited him, he thought it sounded great is planning on camping at Norwalk. AG409SS has invited another friend who has a 63 409 convertible that may show.

Bill

[walkerheaders]

Got a letter back from "Wild Bill Burge" i thanked him for the great book, told him Linda Vaughn liked and signed my air cleaner lid along with some of the other "legends of drag racing" and i asked him to come to Norwalk........here's his reply.


I'm off work on June 4th so I might drop down to Norwalk to see you 409
guys. Can I sign my name on your air cleaner next to Linda's???? We have
a summer cottage 15 miles from the track.


yes, Bill............i'll be proud to pave the way for you to get next to Linda.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Bob good job,now your next mission should you accept,write verne to bring his Golden Rod to Norwalk :D

[walkerheaders]

got my pre-entry card today. see you there.

[fatride]

There are no accidents! What is to be ,,,,,,,is! :bow

[JimKwiatkowski]

Bob,you lucky dog,must be a sign of good things to come :dunno.You win the prize what every that is. :dunno

[walkerheaders]

the prize is..............hanging out with you guys.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Sorry Guy's,no racing on Friday,just Sat and Sun 10:30am till 4:30 pm.Sorry Denny :(

[SS425HP]

Well kiss my grits. Damn.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Fred,you still have 12 hours of racing for both days,you can get in alot of runs to get your 63 dialed in for the Good Guys show :D .I sent Denny a PM this morning informing him the bad news :(

[SS425HP]

I wasn't that gung ho about Friday, except Denny was coming over. Now he might not come. A real gentleman, that you all should meet. Knows his 409s and Racing in general. Denny, come on over anyway. Just the BS sessions will be worth the trip.

Fred

[fatride]

Friday is BS and wax day, fire the 09 up two or three times with the headers uncapped, pull'er out on the tarmack for a burnout once or twice, back to the screen tent for a drinkypoo, a little more BS with the guys, maybe a grilled rib steak around 6:30!If someone brings a generator I will bring a TV and a VCR player along with Fred and Deans tape of the drags in the 60s. I also have a 4hr tape called Driving passion. :beerbang

[SS425HP]

Does anyone have a generator? I have a friend that has one, if not. Not sure I have room to haul it. One way or another, there will be one there. Ray, you taking a grill? I will try to find the meat I was talking about. Tri Tips. Jim, you have any idea how many are going to be there on Friday for dinner? Maybe we need to start a new thread as to Friday at Norwalk. Not a big deal, but would be nice to know.

Fred

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ray,bring the TV and VCR,I have a 700 watt inverter that will power them.We have to see Fred when he was a young stud :D

[fatride]

Fred, I think it would be best if as many members as possible bring portable gas or charcoal grills, that way we can be assured that we will have enough cooking space and can all tailgate together. Marcia and I have our eye on a SS, gas grill from Lowe's, it's a portable unit that will hold about three or four large steaks. How about it guys, can everone bring a portable or full size grill? Jim, great on the generator/ converter! Maybe for one of the nights we could order in as many Pizzas that it would take to feed all the hungry 09ers? Someone bring their tape from the KC convention, I'm afraid mine has a bad spot in it. Lots of jumbled stuff, lost the first part of the show :cry

[JimKwiatkowski]

Here's a list of for sure members that will be there Friday.

Me & Sue
Ray & Marcia
Fred
Bob Walker
jim-ss409 & ???
Bam59
Tony & Bonnie

[Tony Salins]

We'll be there sometime late morning, early afternoon on Friday also. We have a grill and generator that we will be bringing. We still are not sure where we all are going to meet. I've talked to some friends who have raced there many times. They tell me that the pit area is huge and would hold all of us. There are also 2 camp grounds, one with hook ups and one without. I understand that the one with hookups is already filled so if we are going to bein the campgrounds, it would be the one without the hookups. Because we are racing, our vote would be for the pit area. At any rate, let us know. Sounds like this will be the event of the year! :clap :clap

[jim_ss409]

I'm hoping to meet up with the guys going in Friday morning. Me and the other Jim that was at the convention just bought a used motor home today. :beerbang
It's getting a safety check but we hope to pick it up tomorow. It's got a generator and a power inverter so assuming one of them works okay we'll be covered. It's got a big fridge so we can keep the beer cold. :beerbang We will also bring a small barbeque. If any of you guys is an amateur musician like me, bring your instrument. You never know, after a few drinks we might want to play a few tunes. :beerbang

[DIV1RACER-2]

Maybe i'll just switch days & do my weekend stuff Fri. Go to the race Sat at pittsburgh & leave there & come to Norwalk> No problem w / a place to sleep.

What time do gates open ? I can cantact Fred on his cell if i'm coming :clap
Just can't seem to be every place at one time!! [ Need to retire ]

Denny

[JimKwiatkowski]

Denny, that will great if you can make it,the gates open at 8:00 am and the racing is 10:30am to 4:30pm.

[SS425HP]

Denny, you call and we will get the gates opened. I have flown in there. You can get in through the airport, too. and, it's cheaper!!!!!! Is the Pittsburgh deal only Saturday? If so, come on over Saturday night. You come, we'll be there. Whenever you can. Friday turned out to be a bummer for passes. Do hope you can make it sometime.

Fred

[DIV1RACER-2]

Not sure of the times at Pittsburgh , but if it works out i'll come straight across the t-pike & be there sunday early / i'll call tomorrow & register. Every body needs some excitement in there life & this just might do it !! Race on sat & another place on Sunday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking forward to seeing every body ! :clap

Denny

[JimKwiatkowski]

Denny,I don't think you need to register,that's just for the 3 day event.

Would'nt it be great if they have a bunch of old Fords and Mopars you guys could race.It sure would bring back the old days :D

[RPO587]

Jim,
I should be there early Friday morning. Has a definite meeting place been decided upon yet?

[walkerheaders]

i hope to roll in on friday afternoon. might (need a little nap) to stay up late and bullshoot. plan on bringin my mini bike, the big grill (4 burner stainless monster with side burner) and big (6000W) generator. we can make a beer run in my 63 and a grocery run in somebody's driver. (maybe the 57?) friday evening and cook it up. whoever needs power, bring a few heavy cords at least. and you can plug into mine. i'll have the trailer open and a ten X ten open style tent set up with lights and chairs. hopefully the folks will migrate among the campsites within the "BIG W" compound. i say we camp in the pits and when i roll in, i'll be looking for Ray's 60 chevy. hoping someone will save me about 20X50 feet worth of ground. what else do we need to cover? i'll be sleepin in my trailer, if you spot me, i'll be pulling a dark gray 24' Pace shadow with ladder on front. truck is a "butt ugly" 99 pewter colored GMC ext cab 4X4 with maryland tags and black bed cap. I'll certainly be lookling for a parking spot. thanx for anybody's help who gets there before me. dont worry, i have no musical talent at all. i'll just listen.

[jim_ss409]

Someone suggested using cell phones to co-ordinate things. Maybe we can exchange numbers a few days before we leave for Norwalk. I'm hoping to be amoung the gruop that arives early friday. I figure we can unload our cars and try to take up as much real estate as possible. If nessisary we can look for a spot that's a bit out of the way. I think we're going to be in the pit area.

[SS425HP]

My cell # is 1-513-594-7442. Usually on 24/7

Fred

[walkerheaders]

Ok, I've ordered just today new stainless steel calipers and master cylinder for
> my old '67 Corvette that had been ignored for a few years. Droped off my 409
> ring to have up-sized..(knuckles fatten up over the years) Thinkin bout having
> some 8x10's repoded for you 409 guys of my ole Z-11 car coming off the line at
> Milan, Mi with the wheels in the air! Neat picture. Bringing some books too and
> will park as close as I can to you guys. I'll just enter as a show car so i
> won't have to park clear down in the field. I've been to Norwalk many times. My
> cell is two small block Chevys...XXX-XXX-XXXX...I forget what kind of show it is.
> Let me know.
>
> Wild Bill

my reply..........

hi, bill......
looking forward to meet you and maybe Alma (i feel like i know her already) at Norwalk. there is a car cruise in, oldies band, some old fuelcars, us 409 guys from the forum will be camping in the pits and we'll have our 09 cars with us. of coarse were gonna drink, tell stories (a few lies) cook steaks, watch races and videos, cut up and crack wise. here's a link to see whats up.....looks like fun see you there.
http://www.gonorwalk.com/bluesuede.html

you can pre-register at 419-668-5555 if your camping and if not....just show up and look for my red 63 with maryland tags.
we'll all be camped close to that.
the cell contact #s i have so far:
Jim Kwiatkowski: 616-540-4849
Fred Totten (SS245HP) 513-594-7442
(jimss409) 705-715-3082
Bob Walker Jr. (walkerheaders) 301-676-5091

i have'nt posted your # ok if i do?

[JimKwiatkowski]

Fred has his car lettered,why not you Bob :dunno.Do it vinyl letters so you can remove the lettering if you don't like it

[SS425HP]

Bob, Mine is vinyl lettering. Doesn't hurt the paint, or so I was told. Letter it up. Looks good.

Fred

[51T409]

BOB i'd go with the lettering. check out jimmy stephens BUSTING OUT 63 chevy in the double issue of chevy rumble . those are handcrafted and painted magnetic signage , he puts them on for race day and it's one sweet looking ride. takes them off to just cruise around town. no damage to the paint .if you're interested in any thing like that i can get you the info from him.

[JimKwiatkowski]

51T409,I see your from Ohio,any plans on attending the Blue Suede Cruise and if you know the owner Bust Out Jim Stephens invite him also. :dunno

[JimKwiatkowski]

The 2 threads about the Norwalk Show have 5,117 views :D :) :clap :doh :love :eek: :deal This has to be a record fo views :D

I feel sorry for Paul (Garbageman) he's trying to start a Mini Convention on the West Coast,he has not had much luck. :dunno We must have most of the 409's and 348's in the East :D

[51T409]

jim i'll be at the good guys in ind. that weekend. last thursday night jimmy stopped by the house on his way to kil-kare for test and tune and he also said he was going to the good guys but i'll mention the blue suede cruise to him because he would love to show you guys what a real 409 runs like!sounds like you guys are just a bunch of bench racers.

[JimKwiatkowski]

51T409,I'm just trying to recruit more 409's to the show.We would like to see Jmmy Stephens 409 run,we are all bench racers and thats not all,we also have some fast 409's racing.I thought the Good Guys Show was 10,11,12 of JUN :dunno

[SS425HP]

51T, you are wrong on both counts. Good Guys is the following week end. And, if you think there are just bench racers on here, bring it to Norwalk. You might prove your point, but I think you might be surprised. I guess I'm not familiar with your car. I have been to the Good Guys for the last several years, at Indy. Think there were 7 409s there last year. Which was the one you are talking about?

If you do come to Norwalk, you will be around a lot of 409 drivers. There are some from out east coming in. Sunday for sure. I can think of at least one you might not want to tangle with. This is what makes it fun. Bring it on. A challenge!

Hope to see you at Norwalk. For sure.

Fred

[Tom Kochtanek]

I just booked a roundtrip flight from St. Louis Lambert to Cleveland Hopkins Airport. Plans are to arrive Friday afternoon, spend the day/evening with Mom and Dad, then either borrow or rent a car to make the trek to Norwalk Saturday morning. Will spend the night "camping" and hope to get some of that "409 magic" to rub off of you experts :).

regards,
TomK

[walkerheaders]

glad you can make it Tom. looking forward to meet you and glad to have you hang out with us.

BTW: let me know if you spot any "experts"

[51T409]

hey guys you're correct on the good guys dates but my schedule is swap meet in indy may 20-21-22 marion county faiground may 27-28-29 car and parts swap meet in springfield , oh then your gathering june 3-4-5 and then good guys june10-11-12, so as you can see i already had a full plate to start with so your show got the axe from the family. but i'm sure we'll meetup at a car show some where this summer. have a great time, i plan on it. bob i take it you didn't like the magnetic letters did you scrap the idea?

[JimKwiatkowski]

Bob,I think you need to bring the robots home to do some work for you :D :eek:

[fatride]

Bob, Me heavy hitter :confused: Is there another Ray here?? I'm a light weight compaired to the likes of Fred and others :rolleyes: I'm just a little ole street racer from Conneaut Ohio. :dunno

[jim_ss409]

Bob, the stick on decals like Fred used look great! :beerbang I could have made money at the convention betting people that the letters weren't painted on. They looked that good! Even close up.
And here's a picture of the "Bust Out" car that 51T409 was talking about. I thought it was painted as well. :cheers I'd love to see this car run. :cheers

[ww19581965]

I Visited Dond409, At His House, This Past Saturday(5/14). We Talked About Planning Our Trip To The Blue Suede Cruise. Don Is Going To Bring(Trailer) The
"Draggin Wagon"!! I Am Going To Chip In Alot Of Money For Gas And Thruway
Expenses, And, We Are Going To Bring Alot Of Food And Beverages. Also, I Want To Help Don Pay His Entry Fee!! We Are Going To Be Heading Out From Don's House Early Fri. Morning(6/3/05) At Around 7 AM. We Both Plan On Camping Out
At The Drag Strip All Week-End. I Am Planning Another Visit To Don's House Before
The Week-End Of The Blue Suede Cruise, And , Hopefully Will Be Able To Give Don
All Of The Gas Money Donations And Food Donations. Regards:"ww".

P.S.: Don Showed Me The Video Of The 2004 National Convention When I Was At
His House!! I Really Enjoyed Seeing All Those 348 And 409 Powered Cars At The
Show, And, On The Drag Strip!!!!!!!! Regards:"ww".

[fatride]

WW, you will be a welcome guest. looking forward to seeing you and Don there. :D