Blue Suede Cruise.

[fatride]

I just received the flyer for the Blue suede Cruise at Norwalk Ohio. I would very much like to meet the 409 gang here again for a camp out fun time. Anyone game? Fri-Sun, July 27th-29th. :dunno

[Tom Kochtanek]

Fatride:

When we got together two summers back in Norwalk, that was the best time I've had in a while. Would like to do it again, and it's within easy driving distance for me (about 600 miles). I hope to be able to make this one and a Clay City get together if that materializes. I hope others can make it as well!

Cheers,
TomK

[rstreet]

If that is on I-70 I might be able to find it since I spent so much time on 70 the other week:rofl

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ray,me and Sue will be there,Clay City is a long drive in the 57,but I can drive the 57 to Norwalk.I like Norwalk because you can camp out,take a shower and have you cook us Breakfast :D

I'll bring the Bloody Mary's :cheers

[walkerheaders]

i like norwalk, see u there

[chevymusclecars]

Fatride

It is close for me and I'll go but no promise that I will be driving a 409 car.

Bill

[region rat]

Ray, I know it will be July before we know it. If I have a job, I just have to see if I can get some time off. If I don't have a job, I'll just have to back the timing off and run cheap gas! The first time we went was a blast. I'm still finding gravel in my shorts from that stupid clutch job. I'll bring the gin. We'll have to put on a good show, Frd will be watching! Rat

[jim_ss409]

I might be able to make it but it's too soon to say for sure. :dunno I'm already commited to a few things around that time. If we put togther a 348/409 mini convention at Clay City I'd also like to be there as well. A bunch of the guys I race with are going to the Hot Rod Reunion in Columbus Oh. in mid June, so I'm going to try and make it there too.

[fatride]

So far we have four people that said they will be there for sure and four that said they will try. I know that I had a great time there and have the old pictures to prove it, I will be there camping, hopefully in the same spot. :beerbang

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ray,I know we will not have the attendence we did 05,but it will still be fun camping out,me and Sue had great time camping out and driving the 57 :D

[Quickshift409]

Count me in guys, Jim start keeping track. I know we can top 05's turnout.
QS409

[Ronnie Russell]

Ray, I can make one trip north for the summer. Clay City??? Norwalk ??? If there is no Clay City event, then I will be at Norwalk....... I do like the late July date. T-shirts, shorts, cold beer.

[Astro409]

I'm gonna try to make this my 1st. I'm in Houston, Texas but would love to make it. Will it look dumb if I pull my 409 and just drive it while out there?:dunno Its to far of a drive and I wouldn't want to take a chance on breaking down on the road. I'm sure he's driving good but I still don't want to take a chance.:D But will I see weird faces for pulling it?:scratch

[Ronnie Russell]

Astro, You will see a lot of weird faces, but has nothing to do with your car. :rofl Tow your car and we will cuise around the pits and have a good time. :)

[region rat]

Ronnie, I hope you weren't looking forward to seeing me in shorts!!! Bob

[region rat]

Jim, I think Shan will be right. There's guys out there that heard what goes on at our doings and will want to join, car or no car. We even have fun in the rain. Hope I acn make it again. Bob

[Dond409]

Bob,

I'll bring the coveralls. :rofl :rofl :rofl

[dq409]

I'm gonna try to make this my 1st. I'm in Houston, Texas but would love to make it. Will it look dumb if I pull my 409 and just drive it while out there?:dunno Its to far of a drive and I wouldn't want to take a chance on breaking down on the road. I'm sure he's driving good but I still don't want to take a chance.:D But will I see weird faces for pulling it?:scratch


Thats not a problem !!
Thats what I did to get to the convention and had a blast !!!
Shoot ,,, with 4.56`s it would have taken me two years to get there !!! Plus,, a valt full of gas money !!!:rofl

If I had the time and money I would do the same to get to Clay City,,,,

[region rat]

Don. Maybe you could break something this time and I'll bring the coverals???? Bob

[Astro409]

Thats not a problem !!
Thats what I did to get to the convention and had a blast !!!
Shoot ,,, with 4.56`s it would have taken me two years to get there !!! Plus,, a valt full of gas money !!!:rofl

If I had the time and money I would do the same to get to Clay City,,,,

Thanks guys, this makes me feel a lot better.:)

[jim_ss409]

I think the majority of guys that travel a fair distance trailer their cars. You can bring more stuff that way and if you decide to run it down the track,:beerbang and break something,:grumble: at least you can get it home.

[dq409]

I think the majority of guys that travel a fair distance trailer their cars. You can bring more stuff that way and if you decide to run it down the track,:beerbang and break something,:grumble: at least you can get it home.



Good point !!!

I do this exact same thing when I race at home:eek:

I figure if I trailer her to the track she won`t break but if I drive her she will !!

So far so good !!:brow




besides,,,, unloading your car off the trailer make it look FASTER !!!!:rofl

[Tom Kochtanek]

You guys are getting me all worrisome with this talk of breaking down :). My plans are to drive the 409 car for 650 miles to Norwalk, maybe take a few trips down the track, drink some beer, tell lots of stories, get fired up about the next project, watch some car movies on a makeshift screen, and pass out in someone's trailer (thanks Jim!). Then I'll have breakfast on Fatride's home cooking, and do it all over again :). After it's all over, I'll fire up the '62 and head back to Missouri with a great big smile on my face and a whole bunch of stories to tell my friends. Now that's living!

Cheers,
TomK

[tripower]

You guys are getting me all worrisome with this talk of breaking down :). My plans are to drive the 409 car for 650 miles to Norwalk, maybe take a few trips down the track, drink some beer, tell lots of stories, get fired up about the next project, watch some car movies on a makeshift screen, and pass out in someone's trailer (thanks Jim!). Then I'll have breakfast on Fatride's home cooking, and do it all over again :). After it's all over, I'll fire up the '62 and head back to Missouri with a great big smile on my face and a whole bunch of stories to tell my friends. Now that's living!

Cheers,
TomK

Boy that sounds like fun...:cheers but that is a long way for me. Dan

[JimKwiatkowski]

You guys are getting me all worrisome with this talk of breaking down :). My plans are to drive the 409 car for 650 miles to Norwalk, maybe take a few trips down the track, drink some beer, tell lots of stories, get fired up about the next project, watch some car movies on a makeshift screen, and pass out in someone's trailer (thanks Jim!). Then I'll have breakfast on Fatride's home cooking, and do it all over again :). After it's all over, I'll fire up the '62 and head back to Missouri with a great big smile on my face and a whole bunch of stories to tell my friends. Now that's living!

Cheers,
TomK

Tom,I only have to drive 260 miles in the 57.I'm looking foward to sitting under Ray's porch and you telling us a junk yard storys :D

[walkerheaders]

my intention is to bring my new 63. the one with the "funny looking" engine. (BBC)

[JimKwiatkowski]

my intention is to bring my new 63. the one with the "funny looking" engine. (BBC)

Bob,I hope you get the 63 done in time,thats going to be fun watching the 63
go down the track :D .Any more updated photos ?

[dq409]

Boy that sounds like fun...:cheers but that is a long way for me. Dan

Hey Dan,,,, Aberdeen isn`t that far from Portland !!!:brow Hint,,, Hint

[tripower]

Hey Dan,,,, Aberdeen isn`t that far from Portland !!!:brow Hint,,, Hint

dq, I was thinking of a Convoy.....::brow

[dq409]

Dan, Paul (garbageman) and me tried to get others to join us going to the convention but it just ended up being the two of us,,

Still was a ball to see the looks we got going down the road,,,
http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL847/1590826/4814938/67770859.jpg

[rstreet]

Dick MacKenzie:
I saw the pictures just posted I guess we will look like that headed to Ohio..That's great two 62's I'll bet the loooks were there. Maybe I can talk my friend(not a site member) with the 63-409-425 to go. we would up them with a 61-62-63

[Astro409]

Dan, Paul (garbageman) and me tried to get others to join us going to the convention but it just ended up being the two of us,,

Still was a ball to see the looks we got going down the road,,,
http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL847/1590826/4814938/67770859.jpg

When you said about "the looks", it reminded me about a trip I took out to the North east to pick up some cars. When I was going from Ohio to Boston we saw about 15 Corvetts parked at the entrance of the freeway.:eek: :clap :beerbang They were all new models and looked as if they were parked there for a Vette sale.:rolleyes: Like 5 minutes later we saw packs of 5 to 15 Vettes passing us by. We counted 42 or something close to that.:clap There were a few older models but most were new Vettes and it was a site to see.:beerbang

[Dick MacKenzie]

Dick MacKenzie:
I saw the pictures just posted I guess we will look like that headed to Ohio..That's great two 62's I'll bet the loooks were there. Maybe I can talk my friend(not a site member) with the 63-409-425 to go. we would up them with a 61-62-63

Now that would fun! We need to find someone with a 64 to go along with us.

[fatride]

Guys, Jim K just brought up some disturbing news, the flyer says 75.00 per "FUN" run. That kind of takes the fun out of fun run doesn't it? I for one will not lay out 75.00 to make one run down anyones track. I may have to rethink this. Would you all mind if I looked for another track or another venue?

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ray,I will call Norwalk tomorrow to see if thats what there doing,you can enter to race for real and have a chance to win $$$ for less $$$
Also Ray,look on your Flyer,it looks like they want $25 for Primitive Camping :doh :eek: :deal. If thats what Norwalk wants,by all means Ray look for another track

[rstreet]

Ray:
That sounds real expensive. I'm not really interested in racing my 348 because I don't want to be embarrassed:bow I quit racing years ago when I sold my GTX.
I live on a rural road with only 3 houses and the river at the end. Most of the land is cow pastures. Wonder if I could charge $75 per pass ???

[Ronnie Russell]

I can offer a simple solution. We race at Redline Raceway, Caddo Mills, Texas. I will pay all dragstrip and camping fees for everyone. :dunno :brow :brow

[JimKwiatkowski]

Me and Marica (Ray's Better half) both called Norwalk and here is what I know so far about what it will cost at Norwalk for 3 days.Pete from Norwalk is going to call me and Marica about parking together in the camping spots on the spectator side,I'll pay the extra $15 for the extra convince of parking on the pit side.Do we have any other questions or input :dunno

Street Rod Participant $35 +$25 Primitive Camping = $60.park on spectator side
1.Admission for 2 persons
2.Camping spot
3.Free Fun Runs

Race Car Fun Runs $75 park on pit side
1.Admission for 2 persons
2.Camping spot
3.Free Fun Runs
4.Electric
5.we can park together
6.The showers are on the pit side
7.We can camp next to the fence and view the track on pit side
8.Short drive back to pits instead of driving back to your camping spot after a run

[Toms63SSQB]

Norwalk Raceway Park Is according to Mapquest 19.22 miles from our driveway. about 20 -25 minutes away. we are NOT campers but will certainly be at norwalk if thats we where we end up. My wife, Christine and myself would like to extend an invitation to ANYONE who would like to park a car and trailer at our place [4 acres] for the weekend and drive your car over to Norwalk. You can even pitch a tent and commute if thats suits you better than staying at the track. We have over 7 months to get this all figured out.

Merry Christmas

tom and christine

[JimKwiatkowski]

Tom,in 2005 we had about 20 club members attend the Blue Suede Cruise,we all had a great time .Me and the other club members are looking forward to meeting you and Christine.

[jimmy]

ray
i met you and some of the members at the 05 blue suede cruise. i did'nt have my 63 409 ready for that event but it's been finished for a while now. you can count me in for 07. we'll probably park on the spectator side. hope we have a good turnout. jimmy

[JimKwiatkowski]

Here's list of members that will try to make the Blue Suede Cruise.

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy

[rstreet]

I have been a bit "under the weather" for the last few days so I was bored today (can't go out and play in the shop) and played with the satellite photos of Norwalk. I have found an oval track on the south edge of the city just off Route 20. Is this the location??
Robert

[region rat]

Don't remember an oval track Move around and look for a long straight away. Big grand stands. Maybe if you put in the address it will come up. Nice facility. Bob

[Dick MacKenzie]

Robert,

South east of the town. South of 20 on route 18. Address is 1300 State route 18 Norwalk, OH 44857

[rstreet]

yeah I found it. During my first scan I found the runway but wasn't in close enough to see the strip. Look at all the rubber on it that fatride,denny and fred have left

http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=s&q1=1800%20state%20rt%2018,norwalk,oh&trf=0&lon=-82.544113&lat=41.239747&mag=2

[dunhamfield]

I can offer a simple solution. We race at Redline Raceway, Caddo Mills, Texas. I will pay all dragstrip and camping fees for everyone. :dunno :brow :brow

Ronnie, I'm in...:beerbang .
Make it happen and you can count me in.
Ya gotta wait till it warms up a bit though:rofl

[fatride]

Ok, Who wants to pick up where Fred and I left off? 60' challenge! How about the Fred Totten cup? We can start passing it around, I'll pony up for the cup.

[region rat]

Ray, If I reconfigure Da Rat, and get some dot"s on it I might take you up on that. Maybe new heads will help weight tranfer. Will the winner get to fill the cup with gin??? Bob

[fatride]

Ray, If I reconfigure Da Rat, and get some dot"s on it I might take you up on that. Maybe new heads will help weight tranfer. Will the winner get to fill the cup with gin??? Bob

Gin, Bourbon, Bloody Mary's, Wild Turkey whatever Bob, Waa Hoo let's Rock and Roll! :beerbang

[waddict]

Hello all! Pop and I would love to try the Norwalk event. However, being the fru-fru that I am, I really hate camping! My idea of a great camping adventure is a Holiday Inn and having to share a towel with the old fart. What does the motel situation look llike? We do have several large canopies left over from the swap meet days which would protect a fair sized gathering place.....we'll install Ray as chief cook, Pop as the bottle-washer and we then can all sit back and enjoy the show:D Would really like some input on the motels.
Claire Elliott

[JimKwiatkowski]

Hello all! Pop and I would love to try the Norwalk event. However, being the fru-fru that I am, I really hate camping! My idea of a great camping adventure is a Holiday Inn and having to share a towel with the old fart. What does the motel situation look llike? We do have several large canopies left over from the swap meet days which would protect a fair sized gathering place.....we'll install Ray as chief cook, Pop as the bottle-washer and we then can all sit back and enjoy the show:D Would really like some input on the motels.
Claire Elliott

Claire,here's a list of motels in Norwalk



http://www.trails.com/all-hotels/city-hotel.asp?dest=OH+Norwalk

[Tony Salins]

We were just wondering what happened to meeting at Clay City? Norwalk was definitely a great time but it was just a car show not really a drag race. Clay City sounded like they really liked us being there and rolled out the red carpet for us. It also sounded like they wanted us back this year. We sure would like to race the dragster with you guys but Norwalk won't let us race at "Blue Suede Cruise".

Tony and Bonnie

[chevymusclecars]

Tony

That may have changed this year at Norwalk, the ad says that the car must be era correct to 1972 and Garlis raced the first rear engined dragster in 1971.

http://www.norwalkraceway.com/main-news/nostalgia-race-classes-come-to-blue-suede-cruise/

[fatride]

We were just wondering what happened to meeting at Clay City? Norwalk was definitely a great time but it was just a car show not really a drag race. Clay City sounded like they really liked us being there and rolled out the red carpet for us. It also sounded like they wanted us back this year. We sure would like to race the dragster with you guys but Norwalk won't let us race at "Blue Suede Cruise".

Tony and Bonnie

As far as I know Clay City is in the works.

[walkerheaders]

i cant go to both places, hard enough to make one. guess i'll have to stay tuned.

[walkerheaders]

Ok, Who wants to pick up where Fred and I left off? 60' challenge! How about the Fred Totten cup? We can start passing it around, I'll pony up for the cup.

In memory of Fred, i'm willing to spend $10,000 on a 63 for that challenge......... see you at the starting line.

[Dick MacKenzie]

Ok, Who wants to pick up where Fred and I left off? 60' challenge! How about the Fred Totten cup? We can start passing it around, I'll pony up for the cup.

Ok Lucy (Ray), you got some splainin' to do (mostly because I'm dense). What's the 60' challenge?
:dunno

[Ronnie Russell]

Dick, The 60 ft challange was the result of two old farts jabbing at each other a few months before the last Norwalk event. The " back and forth" between Ray and Fred had me laughing for months. That was the main reason I was dejected about missing that event. I promised myself if at all possible , I would go to Clay City, to see the re-match. One of the smartest things I have ever done. I will never miss another, except for bad health or family emergency. It was worth every mile driven. ( 1,000 ) one way. It appears that maybe Ray has biten off more than he can chew. Rumor has it that Bob's car is going to leave hard. 900 hp has a way of doing that. Ray is not one to get scared, so he will have something up his sleeve, and I will be there to see it. :p :p

[Tony Salins]

Chevymusclecars,

I talked to the track owner last time when he stopped me from racing that my rail had a 1964 409 in it and the chassis was a very early rear engine dragster, early 1970s. He just kept saying that it was "new technology" :dunno :bang ... I don't think his opion has changed cause 2 years ago it was also 1972 and earlier and I called about a month before the event and was told by one of the track officals that I was welcome. Anyway I hope there is a Clay City cause I'd love to see you all again.

Tony

[fatride]

Dick, The 60 ft challange was the result of two old farts jabbing at each other a few months before the last Norwalk event. The " back and forth" between Ray and Fred had me laughing for months. That was the main reason I was dejected about missing that event. I promised myself if at all possible , I would go to Clay City, to see the re-match. One of the smartest things I have ever done. I will never miss another, except for bad health or family emergency. It was worth every mile driven. ( 1,000 ) one way. It appears that maybe Ray has biten off more than he can chew. Rumor has it that Bob's car is going to leave hard. 900 hp has a way of doing that. Ray is not one to get scared, so he will have something up his sleeve, and I will be there to see it. :p :p

Ronnie, being scared would indicate an awareness of ones surroundings and a semblance of smarts???????? “What me worry”?? Anything can happen. I’ll bet I can catch Bob napping at the tree, Hee hee. :yawn:

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ok, Who wants to pick up where Fred and I left off? 60' challenge! How about the Fred Totten cup? We can start passing it around, I'll pony up for the cup.

IMO I think all members that are Drag Racing,should have a chance to win the Fred Totten Cup.You could have eliminations till there are 2 standing for the finals :brow

[walkerheaders]

Anything can happen. I’ll bet I can catch Bob napping at the tree, Hee hee. :yawn:

ALRIGHT MISTER, IT'S ON !!!!!!!!!!!

actually, i need this verbal volley for some way to stay motivated to finish the car. I have a mountain of chores in front of me. I cant go to both races and norwalk is 200 miles less tow. I look forward to see the 409 "family" and will bring whichever 63 i have running.

I also like JimKwi's idea. give the cup to the overall winner.

PS i usually red lite so i will be installing an optical sensor connected to a 2step and crossover delay box activating the transbrake. :rofl

[dq409]

Ray,, If you truely want to WIN that 60 ft dash,,, try some really deep gears !!!!

580 somethings would TEAR-UP the 60 ft !!!!:brow

[Ronnie Russell]

Bob, Verbal volley to stay motivated???? I thought you had heard. Rumor has it that Ray has said that your new car probably will not run 13s !!!!! Of course I am an uninterested bystander and hate to repeat rumors, but just thought you should know..... :eek: :brow

[rstreet]

Ronnie & DQ
I think Bob Walker is setting you guys up. Here might be a picture of his boat anchor motor from his boat racing days he is putting together. Should be tough for the 60' races. Oh you guys are putting too much fear into me. I'm getting concerned about bringing the 348 61 out there and being royally embarrased:scratch

[dq409]

NO2 anyone????:rofl

You all are lucky that Chip won`t be there with his 55 !!!!!!!!:eek:

He`s got my bank !!!:brow

[rstreet]

I was checking my mapping program and noticed several motels on Rt 250 just north of norwalk. Does anyone familiar with the area have any recommendations?? I will be towing with the truck and without a camper so it will work out better for me to stay there. Of course I will have to find room for my personal boat cooler:D
Robert

[Bam59]

rstreet,, two years back stayed at a little mom and pop place called
Inn Norwalk---283 Benedick ave. 1 419 668 8255. i stayed one night
before moving out to the track to camp. they are on the corner of 20 and 250. easy and fast to the track. there were some fast food places in walking
and the place was safe for me the park my bike. should be room for your truck and trailer. hope this helps mike

[JimKwiatkowski]

I was checking my mapping program and noticed several motels on Rt 250 just north of norwalk. Does anyone familiar with the area have any recommendations?? I will be towing with the truck and without a camper so it will work out better for me to stay there. Of course I will have to find room for my personal boat cooler:D
Robert

Robert,this is a second time you said something about your personal boat cooler,could post a photo of your cooler,or are you saving it for a surprise :dunno

Heres a link to a list of motels in Norwalk,I would start with the closest motel from the track and give them a call,in 2005 most of us members camped out.

http://www.trails.com/all-hotels/city-hotel.asp?dest=OH+Norwalk

[region rat]

Robert, You haven't lived till you've camped out with 409 guys. Remember. what happens in the tent, stays in the tent1. Ask Jim K. Bob

[JimKwiatkowski]

Robert, You haven't lived till you've camped out with 409 guys. Remember. what happens in the tent, stays in the tent1. Ask Jim K. Bob

Bob,me and Sue did like camping in a tent at Norwalk,but I don't remember what happened in the tent :dunno :scratch

[Phil Reed]

Jim:
Have you tried asking Sue?????????:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[rstreet]

sounds like "to the tent it is"...I was not originally planning on bringing "oudoor living stuff" I hope our leader Bob lights it:D :D :D

[RCE1962]

Dan, Paul (garbageman) and me tried to get others to join us going to the convention but it just ended up being the two of us,,

Still was a ball to see the looks we got going down the road,,,
http://pic17.picturetrail.com/VOL847/1590826/4814938/67770859.jpg

I love this photo. I am going to have this printed and framed. No joke.

Ron

[rstreet]

Dick Mackenzie:
After seeing this picture posted again we have to figure a way to get the rest of the 60's to Ohio from the shore. My friend just won't get his original 32k 63 ss 425 ready for a showing.. he just wants to leave it in it's heated garage and look at it!! Hope you can get a 63 from your area. the only other 63 here is a all chromed custom interior small block.
Robert

[dq409]

I love this photo. I am going to have this printed and framed. No joke.

Ron

Thanks Ron !! And I`m sure that comes from Paul also !!!:D

If you want I can email you a full sized picture that would give a better print .
Email or PM me.

BTW,, Even just being two of us, we had a blast caravaning !! ,,dq

[RCE1962]

Jim

I sent you a PM.:beerbang

Ron

[Dick MacKenzie]

Dick Mackenzie:
After seeing this picture posted again we have to figure a way to get the rest of the 60's to Ohio from the shore. My friend just won't get his original 32k 63 ss 425 ready for a showing.. he just wants to leave it in it's heated garage and look at it!! Hope you can get a 63 from your area. the only other 63 here is a all chromed custom interior small block.
Robert

Robert,

I have a neighbor with a 64 '09 car, don't know anyone nearby with a 63. I'll have to start doing some looking around.

[dq409]

Jim

I sent you a PM.:beerbang

Ron


Got it,,, will do Sunday,,:D

[Garbageman]

Boy, seeing that picture again brings back great memories. :D

LETS DO IT AGAIN!!!!!!

Paul

[dq409]

Ron,,, you have mail,,, dq

[rstreet]

OK Guys.... Since you have talked me into camping out I had to buy a truck that would tow the car and handle a camper. I have found the perfect truck
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o6/thelilprofessor/image00221.jpg

[JimKwiatkowski]

Robert,I'm glad your going to camp out with us at Norwalk,you should have plenty of room for your personal boat cooler,what ever that is :dunno

[Quickshift409]

Jim, have you or anyone out there heard anything from Clay City. Last time I looked at their site no schedule was posted.
QS409

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim, have you or anyone out there heard anything from Clay City. Last time I looked at their site no schedule was posted.
QS409

Shan,last time I heard that BOMAR was going to contact Clay City :dunno

[JimKwiatkowski]

Norwalk has just posted their schedule.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/JIMKWI/bluesuedecruise.jpg

[JimKwiatkowski]

I did a Google search for the Norwalk schedule,and look at the top of the list,here's the link.

http://www.google.com/search?q=blue+suede+cruise+norwalk+ohio+2007&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7

[Tony Salins]

Bonnie and I are very interested in going to and having a 348-409 race at Clay City like last year's. We are willing to help so if anyone out there has been in touch with Clay City let us know and let us know what we can do to help.

[JimKwiatkowski]

I've been busy inviting new members to the Blue Suede Cruise,and I think we will have a bigger turnout than 2005.I've invited 3 or 4 new members from Ohio and they said they will be there,I seen in a different thread that Wild Bill Burge might also might be there in July also :dunno So I'll keep inviting members that are in a 500 mile radius,and if anyone else knows anyone they can invite that also would help.

[rstreet]

Jim:
I think Wild Bill will give you and Ray some competition in the 60 off line races.:brow :brow
Robert

[Tom Kochtanek]

Jim mentions: "So I'll keep inviting members that are in a 500 mile radius,and if anyone else knows anyone they can invite that also would help."

Hey, Jim, we've got to cover more than 500 miles, can we still come :)?

All kidding aside, assuming I can make a slight change in my schedule with some buddies from high school, I plan on driving out there. Talked to TomO and he wants to make the trek as well. If his car isn't ready, my plans are to kidnap him and make him "road trip" with me :). Saw Phil Reed this weekend, along with Roy Merritt (Tripower), and asked them to set the date aside as well :). Hopefully Missouri will be well represented!

In 2005 I had so much fun and I didn't even have a vehicle then! Let's hope it's even better (is that possible?) and perhaps we'll even see a bit of "aluminum" on some of the cars (Bob? Jim? others?) :) :) :).

Life is good!

TomK

[Quickshift409]

Tony, Don Garlits will be at the Blue Suede Cruise and if he sees a 409 in a dragster I bet you would be able to run.
QS409

[rstreet]

Hey, Jim, we've got to cover more than 500 miles, can we still come ?
Tom: I missed that sentence. Does that mean us over 500 milers are excused:brow :brow :brow My DeLorme mapping program says 536.5 miles:D
Robert

[JimKwiatkowski]

Hey, Jim, we've got to cover more than 500 miles, can we still come ?
Tom: I missed that sentence. Does that mean us over 500 milers are excused:brow :brow :brow My DeLorme mapping program says 536.5 miles:D
Robert

Robert,you sure can,I hope you can make it.

[rstreet]

Thanks Jim...Now to figure on how to get the 61 there. I have procastinated on buying a closed trailer and wife isn't happy with taking the car that far on the open trailer....The problems I get myself into:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Robert

[JimKwiatkowski]

Thanks Jim...Now to figure on how to get the 61 there. I have procastinated on buying a closed trailer and wife isn't happy with taking the car that far on the open trailer....The problems I get myself into:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Robert

Robert,your talking a big difference in price on trailers,if your going to use the trailer once a year I' go with the open trailer :dunno .Here's a third option drive the the 61 :D

[walkerheaders]

Robert, (RSTREET),
if you start from my house, it's only 396 miles to norwalk :rofl
all kidding aside, i see good deals on 24ft enclosed trailers all the time. i even use mine as a portable garage. my red 63 is in there now. clean, dry and mouse free. and not taking up valuable garage space.
i've come to the conclusion that a guy needs both types of trailer.

hope to complete and have my white 63 at norwalk this time. if not, i will bring the red one.

since this pic was taken, the doors, fenders, grill and decklid have been painted white on the inside and installed. the battery lines are done and the brake system will be next. we have had highs in the 20s and single digit mornings here for several weeks. everything outside has 4 inches or more of ice on it. progress has been slow.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p74/walkerheaders/MVC-011F-1.jpg

[dq409]

i see good deals on 24ft enclosed trailers all the time.


Whats a good price on an enclosed trailer ???,, dq

[JimKwiatkowski]

Robert,you could also bring some cots,and sleep in a enclosed trailer :dunno

[rstreet]

I realize that I could sleep in a 24 footer but I don't see any deals over here on my side of the bay on 22-24 footers. The car trailers that are for sale are much longer because they are used on the race circuit. I think some people are getting out the race circuit since Delmar Raceway is close to being sold as a housing development. Cecil County will be the closest race track to here then.
I had thought about storing a car in an enclosed trailer also. I hope to run across a 65-67 convertible some day to put a stroked 409 in then I will have to buy one:D :D
Robert.

[rstreet]

Robert,your talking a big difference in price on trailers,if your going to use the trailer once a year I' go with the open trailer :dunno .Here's a third option drive the the 61 :D
Jim:
Thanks for the great idea of driving it :rolleyes: :rolleyes: but remember this is a 348 w/auto that was freshened up in 93, not an awsum 409. I won't live long enough for it to get there, plus I should have a roll back to follow it. But I have a new wire harness now thanks to Phil:bow so I can replace the tired old one .Maybe the closest member to me, Dick MacKenzie would drive it to Ohio. Although he has seen the car so that probably won't work either.

[dq409]

What is the minimum length for a enclosed trailer for a 62 Impala???

[jim_ss409]

My 62 fits fine in a 20' trailer, it might even fit in an 18 footer. But many of the shorter trailers have pretty light axles so you've got to check. We got a deal on the used 20 footer but normaly I think a 24 footer's a better way to go because you've got lots of extra room for cupboards and stuff up front.

[walkerheaders]

in 2003 i bought a 1994 24' wide body pace shadow with interior cabinetry, 12V and 120V lighting, vinyl floor, 4 brakes, torsion axles, and a walk-on roof with ladder for $5000 delivered.
there were plenty to choose from in that range and the guy knew it. he sweetened the deal by including a winch installed and 2000w generator. SOLD.
because i bought it from photo's i neglected to ask how many nuts hold the wheels on or the letter (load) rating of the tires. 5 lugs are the #3500 lb. units and came with "C" tires. i forget the load rating, but it is at only 50 psi max. I purchased a new set of "D" tires with it's load at 65 PSI.
so with a #7700 lb. rating on the light duty trailer minus 3900 lb. impala leaves 3800 lb. for trailer weight and xtra contents. I'm only guessing the trailer empty weight is #3500 so you dont put too much else in it.
the 15" "D" load rated tires will more than exceed #7700 lb. and it feels safe.
but i would buy one 28' with six lug wheels and "D" tires if i ever get another chance.
BTW: with the 63 in towing position, there is about 4 feet to the face of the cabinets. plenty of room for the mini-bike etc. if you really had to, you could sleep in front of the car.

[rstreet]

Bob: That weight issue was something I ran into because my 61 is heavier so when I priced a new one(22) from Wells Cargo I priced 5,000 axles with D rating tires. But true to form I didn't order one!!!(yet)
Robert

[dq409]

in 2003 i bought a 1994 24' wide body pace shadow with interior cabinetry, 12V and 120V lighting, vinyl floor, 4 brakes, torsion axles, and a walk-on roof with ladder for $5000 delivered.
there were plenty to choose from in that range and the guy knew it. he sweetened the deal by including a winch installed and 2000w generator. SOLD.
because i bought it from photo's i neglected to ask how many nuts hold the wheels on or the letter (load) rating of the tires. 5 lugs are the #3500 lb. units and came with "C" tires. i forget the load rating, but it is at only 50 psi max. I purchased a new set of "D" tires with it's load at 65 PSI.
so with a #7700 lb. rating on the light duty trailer minus 3900 lb. impala leaves 3800 lb. for trailer weight and xtra contents. I'm only guessing the trailer empty weight is #3500 so you dont put too much else in it.
the 15" "D" load rated tires will more than exceed #7700 lb. and it feels safe.
but i would buy one 28' with six lug wheels and "D" tires if i ever get another chance.
BTW: with the 63 in towing position, there is about 4 feet to the face of the cabinets. plenty of room for the mini-bike etc. if you really had to, you could sleep in front of the car.

Let me know if you ever want to sell it !!!:D

[walkerheaders]

Let me know if you ever want to sell it !!!:D

you might wanna look clo$er to home. :eek:

i towed my work trailer across this country 4 times last summer. kids......can we say die$el? glad i didnt pay for it. 2640 miles each way........6mpg........we stopped every 150 miles :doh

[dq409]

you might wanna look clo$er to home. :eek:

i towed my work trailer across this country 4 times last summer. kids......can we say die$el? glad i didnt pay for it. 2640 miles each way........6mpg........we stopped every 150 miles :doh

Yeh,,, I thought about that after I posted that,,,:doh

BUT,,, would make a great vacation !!!!

[DIV1RACER-2]

Robert & others,


If your looking to compare new & used trailers log on to [ racingjunk.com ]

when it comes up click onto browse ads & scroll down to " towing " . you will find new and used ! Take your pick and enjoy yourself!!!!


Lots of other neat things on this site , even 409 parts. :brow



Don't know what your towing with but consider the wind resistance.

Two years ago i moved up on trailer size , added 2000 pounds & 12" higher & lost 2 mpg !! :dunno


I have had an enclosed trailer for the last 27 years [ not the same one ] & my cars always sit in it all winter long , it is a cheap garage.


BTW I will be @ Norwalk :clap

[JimKwiatkowski]

Denny,it's going to be Great to see you racing your 62 at Norwalk,me and brother had a Good time talking and watching Fred and you racing at Martin Michigan in 06 :) .We are going to miss Fred this year racing,but he would want us to carry on.See you at Norwalk Denny :cheers

[jim_ss409]

It looks like we're going to have a good sized group at Norwalk. I don't know if the Clay City thing is going to fly but it's not looking good right now. I think a few guys might be waiting to see what happens there before committing to Norwalk.

Last time we were at Norwalk they wouldn't let Tony Salins run with his 409 powered dragster because it was a rear engine design and they thought it violated the pre-1973 rule. I was thinking though, a guy with a new fiberglass Willys on a new frame with a modern crate engine would be welcome. If a fiberglass copy of an old car is okay, then why not a copy of an early rear engine dragster? Don Garlits was running his in 1971 and he wasn't the first, just the most famous and successful. I even found this 1972 patent for a rear engine dragster.... http://www.google.com/patents?vid=USPAT3806149&id=JHsrAAAAEBAJ&dq=1972+Rear+Engine+Dragsters&jtp=1#PPA22,M1
Tony and Bonnie live way down in Oklahoma now so I don't know if they would want to come this far, but if they do, maybe we could think of a way to lobby the track officials to let them run.

It looks like we're going to have lots of cool 348-409 cars there and it's a lot of fun. They have photographers at the starting line that take good pictures of your car. In fact, lots of people just cruise up the track just for the photo of their car on a famous track. I'm glad to hear Denny's coming, wait till you see that car go.:beerbang And I hope Bob, (walkerheaders) gets his new car done in time. I can't wait to see how it looks.
For all those guys thinking about coming I'd say, in my best 60's radio announcers voice...
"BE THERE OR BE SQUARE":cheers

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim,I sure hope you and Bob have the new Aluminum Heads done in time for Norwalk :D

[rstreet]

Jim: Wouldn't it be nice if they brought plenty of them serial numbered for the occasion and presented to each W car owner there for attending !!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Robert

[dq409]

Jim: Wouldn't it be nice if they brought plenty of them serial numbered for the occasion and presented to each W car owner there for attending !!!!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Robert

I be there !!!!!:D

[rstreet]

dq...Just thought of something....do you think that would bring denis up from Fla with his 55 to Ohio
Robert

[Tom Kochtanek]

I'd settle for a personally autographed hand delivered set from Bob Walla himself :).

Cheers!
TomK

[DIV1RACER-2]

We should be hearing from Bob later today or tomorrow , i talked to him today !!

Could be vey good news ! :clap

[region rat]

Just got back from the shop in Indy. Took 3 1/2 hrs in an evil ice storm. Had, that old Berretta sideways more times than I want to remember, but I got a finished set sitting in the basement waiting to get cleaned up. Doing some more double checking on dimensions and checking on their weight, bare. We lowered the oil return as far as we could. The decks are real thick so we got the hole a bit lower than stock. The beat way to get the oil out of the head might be an external line.
Denny, I would have called you back but was low on battery and was saving the last call for 911 in case I parked it on the roof.
The other 2 sets are getting seats and guides tomorrow and one of them gets some port work early in the week.
After the first 3 or 400 sets get sold, we can talk about passing them out in googy bags. Keep da faith! Region Rat

[DIV1RACER-2]

We all need to help Bob w/ these heads , he cannot afford a battery charger for

his cell phone, all his money is tied up !!! :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[Quickshift409]

I got my Pre Entry Form from the Blue Suede Cruise yesterday. The number was 400, guess I should have waited a while and got 409. Jim are you keeping count on members attending. I think this thing is growing fast.
QS409

[JimKwiatkowski]

Here's list of members that will try to make the Blue Suede Cruise.

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy

Shan,this is the last list I made,I have lost track of members attending,but I think we might have about 20 members attending :dunno

[DIV1RACER-2]

Jim,

Is a pre entry required to attend BS cruise ? :dunno :dunno

[Phil Reed]

Talked with my lovely bride last night.....................looks like we are going to try to make the event. I'm hoping I can have my new really fine 63 convertible ready for Norwalk!!!! Not really!!

We will show up on 4 wheels...........2 for her and 2 for me!!!

Anybody have a favorite hotel or motel there that we could call for reservations???? Candy will NOT stay in ANY motel named Thunderbird!!!!

Looking forward to meeting a lot of names whose faces I never seen!!!! Just hope business doesn't get in the way between now and then!!

[JimKwiatkowski]

Robert,this is a second time you said something about your personal boat cooler,could post a photo of your cooler,or are you saving it for a surprise :dunno

Heres a link to a list of motels in Norwalk,I would start with the closest motel from the track and give them a call,in 2005 most of us members camped out.

http://www.trails.com/all-hotels/city-hotel.asp?dest=OH+Norwalk

Phil,here's a link to a list of hotels in the area

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim,

Is a pre entry required to attend BS cruise ? :dunno :dunno

Denny,me and Ray are still working on getting our group to park and camp on the pit side.Were trying to talk to the person that is in charge of the BS Show,and as soon as we know anything we will let everyone know.I would say don't pre-entry until me or Ray find out anything.

[chevymusclecars]

Bob

Its only about five hours from Pottsville to Norwalk, are we going to get to see you there this time? :) :) :) :)

[rstreet]

Bob

Its only about five hours from Pottsville to Norwalk, are we going to get to see you there this time? :) :) :) :)

Only if he finishes his "lumens" project by then:rofl :rofl
Robert

[JimKwiatkowski]

Me and Marica (Ray's Better half) both called Norwalk and here is what I know so far about what it will cost at Norwalk for 3 days.Pete from Norwalk is going to call me and Marica about parking together in the camping spots on the spectator side,I'll pay the extra $15 for the extra convince of parking on the pit side.Do we have any other questions or input :dunno

Street Rod Participant $35 +$25 Primitive Camping = $60.park on spectator side
1.Admission for 2 persons
2.Camping spot
3.Free Fun Runs

Race Car Fun Runs $75 park on pit side
1.Admission for 2 persons
2.Camping spot
3.Free Fun Runs
4.Electric
5.we can park together
6.The showers are on the pit side
7.We can camp next to the fence and view the track on pit side
8.Short drive back to pits instead of driving back to your camping spot after a run

I wrote this thread 12-16-06 and me and Ray still can't get an answer,we want to park and camp together as a group and the only way we can do this is pay the $75 :dunno

DO WE HAVE ANY OTHER MEMBERS THAT AGREE WITH ME AND RAY AND WE PARK AND CAMP ON THE PIT SIDE :dunno

If me or Ray get a reply from Pete,about this problem we will keep you posted.It sounds to me like Pete could care less about our parking problem as a group,maybe Pete doesn't even know what a 348-409 engine is :dunno IMO

[Tony Salins]

Jim,
Bonnie are still not sure that we can come but I wanted to let you know that if we can make it we would pay the 75.00 and park on the pit side with you. Keep us informed if we would have to pre pay the 75.00. that wouldn't be a problem we just need to know.

Tony & Bonnie

[JimKwiatkowski]

Tony,Thanks for your response,we know you can't race RED at Norwalk,but how about racing your 62 with RED'S 409 :dunno .I don't think Clay City event will happen this year IMO,and I think the Norwalk show will be a bigger event and I can drive the 57 to this event :D

[jim_ss409]

I kinda liked being on the pit side last time. We were close to the fence and you could see the track really well from there. The electrical plug in's were handy too. Last time we pretty much got to park together because most of us were there fairly early.
Winston got all exited when he heard that Phil might show up on a Harley.:beerbang

[rstreet]

I kinda liked being on the pit side last time. We were close to the fence and you could see the track really well from there. The electrical plug in's were handy too. Last time we pretty much got to park together because most of us were there fairly early.
Winston got all exited when he heard that Phil might show up on a Harley.:beerbang

I'll be on the road Friday night getting there early Sat a.m. so I will miss Friday setting up. Does this mean I have to be with F##d's
Robert

[chevymusclecars]

I probably won't stay the night but will go with whatever you choose, just let me know what tickets to order.

Bill

[JimKwiatkowski]

I probably won't stay the night but will go with whatever you choose, just let me know what tickets to order.

Bill

Bill,I would say get the Street Rod Participant Ticket,what car are you bringing to the Show,do you have your 62 done yet :dunno

Me and Ray have talked and were going to pay the $75 and stay on the pit side,like we did in 05.We have lots of room to park as a group,electric,showers,we can park and camp next to the fence,and for the guys that are going to take fun runs its going be easier on there cars,instead of driving to there campsites on the spectator side.See you in July Bill

[chevymusclecars]

Jim

I keep looking for parts for the 62 and have never found any side molding and a few other parts so it has gone to storage. I bought a 63 Biscayne that will get a 409 and go to the Blue Suede Cruise. I have no idea what color it is going to be, currently gold, but it is a Grandma Biscayne with no options.

Bill

[JimKwiatkowski]

I talked to Pete at Norwalk,and he agreed that if we wanted to park and camp as a group that the on the pit side would be the best for us.In 2005 it worked good for us.heres a comparsion on parking on the pit side instead of the spectator side.

Street Rod Participant $35 +$25 Primitive Camping = $60.park on spectator side
1.Admission for 2 persons
2.Camping spot
3.Free Fun Runs
4.Goodie bag
5.Friday night cookout

Race Car Fun Runs $75 park on pit side
1.Admission for 2 persons
2.Camping spot
3.Free Fun Runs
4.Electric
5.we can park together
6.The showers are on the pit side
7.We can camp next to the fence and view the track on pit side
8.Short drive back to pits instead of driving back to your camping spot after a run
9.Goodie bag
10.Friday night cookout
__________________

[walkerheaders]

i vote we do it like before........no confusion.

[chevymusclecars]

Since I won't be staying over night I talked to Norwalk and paid my $35.

Bill

[Bomar]

I noticed some questions about Clay City. At this time I haven't heard anything from the track I have phoned and e mailed. To all that were interested I am giving up on Clay City. Please make plans to attend Norwalk. Bo

[JimKwiatkowski]

I noticed some questions about Clay City. At this time I haven't heard anything from the track I have phoned and e mailed. To all that were interested I am giving up on Clay City. Please make plans to attend Norwalk. Bo

Thanks Bo,will you be able to attend the Norwalk Show ? Ronnie Russell sent me a PM this morning and he will be attending the Norwalk Show :).We might have a bigger and better showing at Norwalk than we did in 2005.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Heres a new list of members attending Norwalk.

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy
14.DIV1RACER-2
15.Phil Reed
16.Ronnie Russell
17.Dick MacKenzie
18.Tim Cornett

[fatride]

Once again Jim has taken the time to set us up at Norwalk :clap This year I will bring Jim a little something for his efforts :brow Great job Jim K. :cheers

[jim_ss409]

Fatride just tipped me off to something I didn't know. It looks like there will be some racing classes at Norwalk for the Blue Suede Cruise.:deal From what I can see there's at least three different classes but there is a limit on the number of participants so anybody that wants to race might have to register early. It looks like a $75 fee covers the entry for your car and two adults and two children for the weekend. I'm thinking that since I'm bringing a race car I might as well race. Here's the link... http://www.summitmotorsportspark.com/main-news/nostalgia-race-classes-come-to-blue-suede-cruise/

[jim_ss409]

:doh Opps That link was from last year. I just got off the phone with Pete from Norwalk and he said there were not going to be any organized races this year. Fun runs only.
That's okay, what we did last time was pair up in the staging lanes so that we could race each other.:beerbang I went ahead and registered for the pit side.

[Tony Salins]

Jim,
Do you know Pete's last name and do you have phone number. Thanks

Tony

[jim_ss409]

Jim,
Do you know Pete's last name and do you have phone number. Thanks

Tony

I don't know his last name. The number I called was 419 668-5555:deal

[Dick MacKenzie]

Tony,
Pete Woodruff is tech director at Norwalk. That may be who you are looking for. The number Jim listed is the main number. You can reach anyone at the track through that number.

[JimKwiatkowski]

I'm adding to the list,Denny Ford will have his pit crew,Bomar has decided to make it to Norwalk :D

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy
14.DIV1RACER-2
15.Phil Reed
16.Ronnie Russell
17.Dick MacKenzie
18.Tim Cornett
19.way2lo2
20.Bomar

[JimKwiatkowski]

I'm just adding this post about the Blue Suede Cruise so the thread don't go away,does anyone have any questions or any input so we can keep this thread alive :dunno
How does a thread with 149 views and 5,846 views go dead ?

[Quickshift409]

Jim, do you know if they will let us Dial in, or will it be all Heads up. I can't run Heads up with all these high powerd guys,I need a little help.
QS409

[fatride]

Jim, do you know if they will let us Dial in, or will it be all Heads up. I can't run Heads up with all these high powerd guys,I need a little help.
QS409

Don't worry Shan,,,,,,I'll be there, you and I can run. I'm usually the slowest 409 in any group :scratch

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim, do you know if they will let us Dial in, or will it be all Heads up. I can't run Heads up with all these high powerd guys,I need a little help.
QS409

Shan,sorry no dial in it will fun runs like in 2005.It will be like Drag racing in the 60's :D

[Quickshift409]

Jim, this is going to be like Pinks, I will have to negotiate a few lengths. But I sure ain't putting up the title. Ray, you have done a lot of engine work over the winter, your scaring me.
QS409

[fatride]

Jim, this is going to be like Pinks, I will have to negotiate a few lengths. But I sure ain't putting up the title. Ray, you have done a lot of engine work over the winter, your scaring me.
QS409

Nope, not this winter. I was so happy with the way the engine and chassis performed in 06 I left eveything as is. You and I should have a good run. :brow

[RPO587]

I've been away on "business" for the past few months but should still be home for Norwalk. Count me in! :D

[Phil Reed]

Jim:

Have made reservations at the Best Western.

Do we need to buy our pass for the track ahead of time or just at the gate?????

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim:

Have made reservations at the Best Western.

Do we need to buy our pass for the track ahead of time or just at the gate?????

Phil,just pay at the gate,good thing you and your wife are riding bikes gas prices might be $4.00 per gal :doh :deal

[jr.W]

Jim did you see gas prices in Mi. to day $2.99 looks like it might be time to
set up a motor for E-85.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim did you see gas prices in Mi. to day $2.99 looks like it might be time to
set up a motor for E-85.

Last trip to Norwalk I got 11mpg with 3.50 gears,now I have 3.08 I should get 12 to 13mpg:dunno.I'll be camping so there's a big saving,no hotel room.

[JimKwiatkowski]

OK Guys,I'm adding 2 more members,we have 159 replies and 6,438 views to this thread so far :doh :D :) If anyone knows any other members we can invite,let me know and I'll send them a PM :deal

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy
14.DIV1RACER-2
15.Phil Reed
16.Ronnie Russell
17.Dick MacKenzie
18.Tim Cornett
19.way2lo2
20.Bomar
21.RPO587
22.tripowerguy ???

[JimKwiatkowski]

Here's a fact,the Inaugural 348-409 National Convention drew 90 replies and 6,603 views,this Blue Suede Cruise is a little Mini Convention and it has 159 replies and 6,438 views, it sure would nice to get a few more members to attend :dunno

[rstreet]

Maybe we can convince Tommy to rent one or those multicar haulers to bring his fleet up there.:rofl :rofl There is a guy around here that transports autos from and to the Manheim owned auctions(they own most of them)
Robert

[oldskydog]

I need to make a trip back that way this summer or early fall. If I can work it in I'll just show up if that's Ok. No car, just me and my truck.:eek:

[Phil Reed]

Cecil:

Candy and I will be leaving KC on Wed. Why not ride one of your Cushmans and you can go with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[JimKwiatkowski]

I'm adding Gerry,he is doing some engine modifications (I wonder what they are :D )Gerry said he should be ready for Norwalk.

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy
14.DIV1RACER-2
15.Phil Reed
16.Ronnie Russell
17.Dick MacKenzie
18.Tim Cornett
19.way2lo2
20.Bomar
21.RPO587
22.tripowerguy ???
23.Gerry
__________________

[Ronnie Russell]

Cecil, Woof Motors has 7 restored Cushmans. Maybe you could cruise the Red River and join up with him!!!! Remember the motorcycle gang in Clint Eastwoods, " Anywhich way you can " ( not sure if that's the right title ) ..... I can see you guys now!!! :rofl :rofl :rofl As far as myself, I am considering Southwest Airlines.

[oldskydog]

Cecil:

Candy and I will be leaving KC on Wed. Why not ride one of your Cushmans and you can go with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

:nono1:
I don't think you could keep up with me.......That is....you would probably fall over goiing that slow.:eek:
:rofl
Besides, none of them are restored, just like my cars, all projects right now.:bang

[oldskydog]

Cecil, Woof Motors has 7 restored Cushmans. Maybe you could cruise the Red River and join up with him!!!! Remember the motorcycle gang in Clint Eastwoods, " Anywhich way you can " ( not sure if that's the right title ) ..... I can see you guys now!!! :rofl :rofl :rofl As far as myself, I am considering Southwest Airlines.

Ronnie,
That sounds like the local Cushman club. These old guys would get together on the weekends and ride around in a group blocking traffic. Not exactly Hells Angels.:eek:
:rofl :rofl

[Steve "wully bully"]

Jim,
You can add at least two more names to the list. As of now, Carl and I plan to bring both Wully Bully's out for the event. Both of us are looking forward to meeting the members there. Carl also told me of two other's that are planning to come, but they can tell it themselves.
Steven

[fatride]

Jim,
You can add at least two more names to the list. As of now, Carl and I plan to bring both Wully Bully's out for the event. Both of us are looking forward to meeting the members there. Carl also told me of two other's that are planning to come, but they can tell it themselves.
Steven

YAHOO! :beerbang

[JimKwiatkowski]

I'm adding the the Wully Bully Team,Ray said it all YAHOO :beerbang

1.Fatride
2.Tom Kochtanek
3.rstreet
4.Jim Kwi
5.walkerheaders
6.chevymusclecars
7.Region Rat ?
8.Astro409 ?
9.Dond409
10.jim ss409 ?
11.Quickshift409
12.Toms63SSQB
13.jimmy
14.DIV1RACER-2
15.Phil Reed
16.Ronnie Russell
17.Dick MacKenzie
18.Tim Cornett
19.way2lo2
20.Bomar
21.RPO587
22.tripowerguy ???
23.Gerry
24.Steve Wully Bully I
25.Carl Wully Bully II

[JimKwiatkowski]

I would like to also Welcome Pete,he joined our forum today.Pete works at Summit Raceway Park the Host of the Blue Suede Cruise,Pete's job is promoter for specialty events and also Tech Director.Pete will be writing a post soon,he has agreed to let all the 348-409 members park together on the pit side.I'll let Pete write his post to explain more.

[rstreet]

Jim: I would like to thank you for your patience and determination for putting this event together. I am getting excited about seeing everyone...well......most everyone:rolleyes: :rolleyes: It will be a great event for the participants and spectators if all of our collection of stuff is together. Hats off to Pete if he can make that happen with us coming from all parts of North America and not at the same time. Do you or Pete have a recommended time you would like us there taking into consideration some of us with JV 348's won't be racing? Plus I don't have a clue where it is unless Mackenzie leads the way with the race team.:rofl

thanks again for your help
Robert

[jim_ss409]

YAHOO! :beerbang

YAHOO! is right!!!:beerbang :beerbang

Anybody not familiar with the Wully Bully team should check out this site... http://www.wullybully.com/
Press the "Action" button and watch the video clips.:deal :beerbang

[fatride]

Jim K. is the driving force behind the Blue Suede Cruise 348/409 meet. Hats off to Jim and his beautiful wife Sue.

[JimKwiatkowski]

I'm adding what car our members will be driving or bringing to the Cruise

1.Fatride--1960 Chevy 409
2.Tom Kochtanek--1962 Chevy 409
3.rstreet--1961 Chevy 348
4.Jim Kwi--1957 Chevy 409
5.walkerheaders--1963 Chevy 409
6.chevymusclecars--????
7.Region Rat--1963 Chevy 409
8.Astro409 ???
9.Dond409--1962 Chevy 409
10.jim ss409--1955 Chevy 409
11.Quickshift409--1962 Chevy 409
12.Toms63SSQB--1963 Chevy 409
13.jimmy--????
14.DIV1RACER-2---1962 Chevy 409
15.Phil Reed--Harleys
16.Ronnie Russell--????
17.Dick MacKenzie--1962 Chevy 300/327 the 409 is on the engine stand
18.Tim Cornett--1962 Chevy 409
19.way2lo2 ????
20.Bomar ????
21.RPO587 ????
22.tripowerguy ???
23.Gerry--1961 Chevy 409
24.Steve Wully Bully I--1962 Chevy 409
25.Carl Wully Bully II--1962 Chevy 409

Thats 14 409's 1 348 and 1 327,not to bad for a little Mini Convention.I do belive that many W-Powered cars beats out the West Cost Members :)

[rstreet]

OK Where are the other 348's.... Please don't let mine be the only one being beaten up by the big brothers.:dunno

[Pete]

Hello everyone, I'm Pete Woodruff from Summit Motorsports Park. I would also like to thank Jim K. for contacting me about a reserved pit area for the 348 - 409 group and following up when he didn't get a quick response. Norwalk Raceway Park is now Summit Motorsports Park and also an NHRA national event track. We've had a very busy winter here in Norwalk, Ohio; spending about 6 million dollars in facility improvements, including a fully paved pit (Budweiser) side complete with new lighting and additional power boxes. I will be holding space in the pit area for members of this forum that pre-register by the July 16th deadline.
A Blue Suede Cruise entry is $35 and includes your '72 or older vehicle and 2 adults for the weekend. Pre-registration also includes a free summer cook-out on Friday evening. We offer all of the usual "street rod" activities, but our big attraction is nearly unlimited "fun runs" on the quarter mile all weekend! We don't have any organized racing program and track prep is minimal, but you will get a time slip with all the incrementals. The camping cost is $32.50 including all fees; electric hook-ups are plentiful; pump-out is available from our porta-john service. I have plenty of space available but it's all pavement, so tent camping and fires aren't options in the pit area. We do have an on-site primitive campground available at the same cost for the tent people, but it's on the spectator side of the facility. My e-mail is pwoodruff@SummitMotorsportsPark.com if anyone has any specific questions. I will also answer questions posted on this thread.

[Phil Reed]

OK Where are the other 348's.... Please don't let mine be the only one being beaten up by the big brothers.:dunno

Don't worry Robert............Candy & I will sit with you so you won't feel left out and all alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[rstreet]

Thanks You're a real pal!
Robert

[JimKwiatkowski]

Robert,you do have a bigger engine than Dick,and the other members that aren't bringing there cars :dunno

[Dick MacKenzie]

Alright....let's not start this "mine is bigger then yours" thing. I always end up getting embarrassed.
:rofl

[JimKwiatkowski]

(1) 72 or older cars,register as street rod participants for $35.Add $25 if your camping for the 27,28 July
(2) When you call to register,tell them your with the 348-409 club,and they will send you a Placard in the mail to place in your window,to tell the track personal where you will park.
(3) We will be parking and camping together as a club in the pits
(4) The pits are all new asphalt and no grass,for members with tents (like me) no tent stakes in the asphalt.Pete recommends to bring empty 5 gal pails and fill them with water to stake your tent,or you can camp on the spectators side in the grass
(5) Members that are already registered,call Norwalk 419-668-5555 and they will send you a Placard
(6) any questions,post them or call 419-668-5555,or send Pete a PM (he's a member of our forum,screen name Pete)

[JimKwiatkowski]

Yesterday Pete posted in the Blue Suede Cruise,for some reason the post never got posted.I'll copy and paste the post.

Hello everyone, I'm Pete Woodruff from Summit Motorsports Park. I
would also like to thank Jim K. for contacting me about a reserved pit area
for the 348 - 409 group and following up when he didn't get a quick
response. Norwalk Raceway Park is now Summit Motorsports Park and also an
NHRA national event track. We've had a very busy winter here in
Norwalk, Ohio; spending about 6 million dollars in facility improvements,
including a fully paved pit (Budweiser) side complete with new lighting
and additional power boxes. I will be holding space in the pit area for
members of this forum that pre-register by the July 16th deadline.
A Blue Suede Cruise entry is $35 and includes your '72 or older
vehicle and 2 adults for the weekend. Pre-registration also includes a free
summer cook-out on Friday evening. We offer all of the usual "street
rod" activities, but our big attraction is nearly unlimited "fun runs"
on the quarter mile all weekend! We don't have any organized racing
program and track prep is minimal, but you will get a time slip with all
the incrementals. The camping cost is $32.50 including all fees;
electric hook-ups are plentiful; pump-out is available from our porta-john
service. I have plenty of space available but it's all pavement, so tent
camping and fires aren't options in the pit area. We do have an
on-site primitive campground available at the same cost for the tent people,
but it's on the spectator side of the facility. My e-mail is
pwoodruff@SummitMotorsportsPark.com if anyone has any specific
questions. I will also answer questions posted on this thread.
***************

[pnorb409]

I think the majority of guys that travel a fair distance trailer their cars. You can bring more stuff that way and if you decide to run it down the track,:beerbang and break something,:grumble: at least you can get it home.

More info on your gasser. What does it weigh, engine mods, gears, tranny, etc.
Just curious.

[jim_ss409]

More info on your gasser. What does it weigh, engine mods, gears, tranny, etc.
Just curious.

It weighs about 3,400 with driver.
The engine's a basic stroker that we originally built for street use on pump gas, but we built a tunnel ram for it and this year we're putting on a set of aluminum heads, a bigger cam and a set of Holley 660 carbs.

476ci
9.75 to 1 compression
250-258 @.050 solid roller with .714 lift

It's got a manual shift TH350 tranny with a 4,000rpm stall converter and a Dana 60 with 4.11 gears. It has a four link rear suspension and a straight front axle on leaf springs. The engine's set back about six inches. It hooks up well and goes straight,,, our best 60' time so far is 1.48

We managed to squeak into the high tens last year but we're hoping to run mid tens this year.

We built the car last winter and it's not exactly done to show car standards but it's good enough for a race car. We're looking forward to seeing all the 348-409 guys at Norwalk this year. Here's some progress pics...

[JimKwiatkowski]

Ray,I just got the Club Banner for the Blue Suede Cruise.dq told me were to get the Banner and Bob sent me the download.

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/JIMKWI/Picture313.jpg

[jim_ss409]

Looks good Jim!:beerbang :beerbang

[jr.W]

What days are most of you guys going to be at the cruse? The reason I ask
is me and my dad are half a## planning on coming. Just would like to know
what the best days would be. We are thinking 1 over night. So friday, saturday
or saturday, sunday. Sorry to say no W's though.

p.s. may have to drive a geo metro to afford the drive.

[JimKwiatkowski]

jr,if I were to pick 2 days,I would pick Friday and Saturday

[jr.W]

HI Jim that was my original plan just wanted to check and see if there
was any thing special going on on sunday. What time does it start on friday?

Thanks jr.W

[JimKwiatkowski]

HI Jim that was my original plan just wanted to check and see if there
was any thing special going on on sunday. What time does it start on friday?

Thanks jr.W

Gates open at 8:oo AM,not much happing on Sun just packing up and leaving for home.at the 2005 cruise I left for home at 1:00 pm

[jr.W]

Thanks Jim I will have to save that to the hard drive(my brain)so I don't forget.

[JimKwiatkowski]

jr,were do you live,in Michigan :dunno

[b-d409]

Please mark my father and I down for attending. We will be bringing our 62 also.

Hope everyone is well, and sorry for my lack of participation in the forum. Been busy, but thats never a bad thing.

Dan

[JimKwiatkowski]

Welcome back Dan,I'm adding 2 more members and there Dads,b-d409 & Dad and new member jr.W & dad.I almost forgot Gearhead & Bonnie will be there Sat.

1.Fatride--1960 Chevy 409
2.Tom Kochtanek--1962 Chevy 409
3.rstreet--1961 Chevy 348
4.Jim Kwi--1957 Chevy 409
5.walkerheaders--1963 Chevy 409
6.chevymusclecars--????
7.Region Rat--1963 Chevy 409
8.Astro409 ???
9.Dond409--1962 Chevy 409
10.jim ss409--1955 Chevy 409
11.Quickshift409--1962 Chevy 409
12.Toms63SSQB--1963 Chevy 409
13.jimmy--????
14.DIV1RACER-2---1962 Chevy 409
15.Phil Reed--Harleys
16.Ronnie Russell--????
17.Dick MacKenzie--1962 Chevy 300/327 the 409 is on the engine stand
18.Tim Cornett--1962 Chevy 409
19.way2lo2 ????
20.Bomar ????
21.RPO587 ????
22.tripowerguy ???
23.Gerry--1961 Chevy 409
24.Steve Wully Bully I--1962 Chevy 409
25.Carl Wully Bully II--1962 Chevy 409
26.b-d409 & Dad--1962 Chevy 409
27.jr.W & Dad--- ??
28.Gearhead & Bonnie Sat,no 409

I'm going to have to get more window stickers to pass out :doh

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/JIMKWI/Picture318.jpg

[rstreet]

oh come on guy's lets get another 348 there!!!!
Robert

[jr.W]

Jim I live about 1/2 hour south of you in Holland.

jr.W

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim I live about 1/2 hour south of you in Holland.

jr.W

jr,I'm looking forward to meeting you and your Dad,and all the new members I haven't met yet.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Norwalk

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jim,
Just FYI, Allen George (Bluescreamer) and Ray Lehberger (Dynoray) are also coming. They will be traveling with us, we have their hotel rooms booked. I thought they would have stated it publically on the forum, after my post, but as of yet, they didn't. I wasn't going to let the cat out of the bag, just wanted you to know for your count.
Steven
P.S. CCChris is also coming with us, he is Carl's right hand man.
__________________
Co-Owner/Driver of "Wully Bully", 1962 Chevrolet Bel-Air 2 dr Sedan, 409/stick on 10.5" slicks
Best ET : 10.201
Best MPH 130.0
Best 60' 1.408
Weighs 3750 lbs with driver

[JimKwiatkowski]

I'm adding 2 more members,next to the National Convention that Phil Reed put on,this has to 2nd largest event that our club has had :dunno We have 18 409 Powered cars,1 348 powered and 1 327 powered cars :D This Thread has to be the Largest Thread the fourm has had 200 replies and 8,232 views :doh

1.Fatride--1960 Chevy 409
2.Tom Kochtanek--1962 Chevy 409
3.rstreet--1961 Chevy 348
4.Jim Kwi--1957 Chevy 409
5.walkerheaders--1963 Chevy 409
6.chevymusclecars--????
7.Region Rat--1963 Chevy 409
8.Astro409 ???
9.Dond409--1962 Chevy 409
10.jim ss409--1955 Chevy 409
11.Quickshift409--1962 Chevy 409
12.Toms63SSQB--1963 Chevy 409
13.jimmy--????
14.DIV1RACER-2---1962 Chevy 409
15.Phil Reed--Harleys
16.Ronnie Russell--????
17.Dick MacKenzie--1962 Chevy 300/327 the 409 is on the engine stand
18.Tim Cornett--1962 Chevy 409
19.way2lo2 ????
20.Bomar ????
21.RPO587 ????
22.tripowerguy ???
23.Gerry--1961 Chevy 409
24.Steve Wully Bully I--1962 Chevy 409
25.Carl Wully Bully II--1962 Chevy 409
26.b-d409 & Dad--1962 Chevy 409
27.jr.W & Dad--- ??
28.Gearhead & Bonnie Sat,no 409
29.Bluescreamer--409
30.Dynoray--409

[rstreet]

Jim: I thought this post was getting kind of large. Just thinking if anyone knows where Denis is? I haven't seen anything from him in awhile and we all know he can cause a post to be lenghty:rofl :rofl :rofl
Robert

[dq409]

:cry I gotta move closer,,:beerbang

[rstreet]

:cry I gotta move closer,,:beerbang

I know what you mean. I would have enjoyed going to that west coast event you had in the washington area last year I think it was. The scenery and show setting looked great near a river or the pacific.
For our "get together" this year I would tow to phil's back yard if we had it there even though he is another day of towing from here compared to Norwalk.(might do it anyway:rofl it would be like one of the chevy chase movies, could you picture phil waking up one morning and us eastern shore boys myself,MacKenzie and PaintJohn1 are on his lawn!)
Robert

[Phil Reed]

:cry I gotta move closer,,:beerbang

Buy the mansion next door to Ronnie Russel. It comes with 30 acres and is reasonably priced at $300,000. That would put you closer to the center of the nation!!

it would be like one of the chevy chase movies, could you picture phil waking up one morning and us eastern shore boys myself,MacKenzie and PaintJohn1 are on his lawn!)
Robert

You are all welcome anytime!!!! Don't know if you could all get your trailers in my back yard but we would find somewhere for you to park!!! Then we could all go get some world famous KC bar-b-que!!!!!

[dq409]

Buy the mansion next door to Ronnie Russel. It comes with 30 acres and is reasonably priced at $300,000. That would put you closer to the center of the nation!!




Send pictures !!!

Really,, 30 acres at $300,000 ????
I`m packing as we speak !!!:brow

[Ronnie Russell]

dq, Send deposit and I'll get the ball rolling. 2 pics. taken from front porch. 20 acres in front section to the highway. 13 acre lake full of fisheys. Damn good neighbor to do your dirty work. ( free ) Welcome to the ' hood.

[fatride]

dq, Send deposit and I'll get the ball rolling. 2 pics. taken from front porch. 20 acres in front section to the highway. 13 acre lake full of fisheys. Damn good neighbor to do your dirty work. ( free ) Welcome to the ' hood.

The hell with the crib,,,,,,,,where's the garage?????:dunno

[Ronnie Russell]

Sorry Ray, It started to rain, so I ran. Garage is conventional 2 1/2 car. Nothing special. dq will have to build a shop. :)

[Ronnie Russell]

My aplogies to Jim Kwi for de-railing this thread. Sorry Jim. No more real-estate ads. Back to NORWALK !!!! Looking forward to July. :) :)

[fatride]

I was talking with Robert, aka rstreet, my plan is to park my car in the pit area party hardy, then retire to the camping area (grass) to sack out. Does this sound like a plan?? :dunno

[JimKwiatkowski]

I was talking with Robert, aka rstreet, my plan is to park my car in the pit area party hardy, then retire to the camping area (grass) to sack out. Does this sound like a plan?? :dunno

Ray,I sent Pete a email about us tent pitching members on grass,here's the email Pete sent back to me


Hi Jim,

We've never sold out all of the tent campsites at Blue Suede, but if it did happen we would simply "over-flow" out to the north on the grass area beyond the campground. Do you have a campsite yet? They are approximately 20x50 and you would have room for more then one tent.
Your group is really turning out for the event! Do the members that are "racing" know that it will be "fun runs" on a track with minimal track prep? I've already talked with a couple of members with fast cars and they are planning to hook-up with my Nostalgia Super Stock group; in fact, they have run with that group in the past. Let me know if there is anything else you need.

Pete



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From: JIM KWIATKOWSKI [mailto:jimkwi@sbcglobal.net]
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 5:41 PM
To: pwoodruff@SummitMotorsportsPark.com
Subject: Grassy area to pitch a tent


Hi Pete,
After all the grass camp sites are given out for the Blue Suede Cruise,do you have any sites leftover? I don't know how many are pitching tents,but I do at least 2 so far.We don't need any electric,just a piece of grass for about 4 tents.
We have 30 members attending,18 409 powered cars 11 will be racing and 5of the 409's are 10 sec cars,so things are going well.Thanks Jim Kwiatkowski

[walkerheaders]

what changed? is there not grass up to the pit fence like before? or are we parking in a different area? guess i need to read back thru all the posts again. and when is the registration cutoff? my future is so uncertain, i am waiting till i know where i'll be. as it is, i am going to cal. on june 4 for minimum 2 weeks.

[JimKwiatkowski]

what changed? is there not grass up to the pit fence like before? or are we parking in a different area? guess i need to read back thru all the posts again. and when is the registration cutoff? my future is so uncertain, i am waiting till i know where i'll be. as it is, i am going to cal. on june 4 for minimum 2 weeks.

Bob,the pit area is all Asphalt no Grass,the cutoff date for pre-registration is July 16.

[yellow wagon]

anyone have a link to the cruise info??

[JimKwiatkowski]

anyone have a link to the cruise info??

yellow wagon,most info you want to know,is in this thread 11 pages.Here's somthing a little shorter.



http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q90/JIMKWI/bluesuedecruise.jpg

[Tony Salins]

Hey Jim,

First I would like to say this site and these guys are lucky to have you and your hard work putting this together. I contacted Pete Woodruff and he requested I send him a picture of our dragster, but like I told you guys all those months ago, they do no feel our car fits into the "Blue Suede Cruise" program and will not let us participate. I gotta be honest, I sure wish there was a Clay City this year. I remember back at the 2005 "BS":rofl :rofl Cruise that a lot of the people with street rods came by and seemed to like the car. Maybe Pete and his gang don't understand the people that attend this event. Anyway, Pete was very nice about it but that is just an awefully long way to go to be a spectator. Thanks again for all your work, Jim.

Tony and Bonnie Salins

[JimKwiatkowski]

Tony,I tried to talk Pete into letting you bring Red,but I guess it didn't work :dunno .Is your 62 running so you could bring that :dunno

[jr.W]

Hi every one I just wanted to ask when most guys planed on racing friday or
saturday? This will determine what time we leave to get to the show.

Thanks jr.W

[JimKwiatkowski]

Hi every one I just wanted to ask when most guys planed on racing friday or
saturday? This will determine what time we leave to get to the show.

Thanks jr.W

jr,there will be fun runs all 3 days,the busy day probably will be Saturday.

[JimKwiatkowski]

Well Gang,we have 4 more weeks to go before the Blue Suede Cruise.I'm making my list of things to bring.At the 2005 show we had a list of things to bring to the show.If jim_ss409 brings his projection TV,I will bring my DVD Player and my collection of old car movies.
(1) Two Lane Blacktop
(2) The Hollywood Knights
(3) American Graffiti
(4) California Kid
(5) Hot Rod
(6) 2004 National Convention

[DIV1RACER-2]

Anybody have a copy of Fred Tottens dvd ? I never did get one before he passed away .:cry :cry

[jim_ss409]

Anybody have a copy of Fred Tottens dvd ? I never did get one before he passed away .:cry :cry

Maybe someone can burn you a copy and bring it to Norwalk. If not, I'll have my copy there. You can borrow it and take it home and make a copy. The only thing is my copy doesn't always play quite right,,, the problem might be in my DVD player though.:scratch

Jim K, I'll bring the projection tv.:deal

[fatride]

I have one too Denny, you are welcome to copy it. Fred gave me this copy at Thompson Drag Raceway during the NSCA race last August. It is dear to my heart.

[rstreet]

Ray & Jim: I will have my laptop with me so I can burn your copies from there and also check the quality of the original if one of you has a better copy then another. I can also burn everyone's pictures for future promoting of the event. They will deteriate(cd's) if conditions are correct. Jim I'm still hoping for another 348 to come for mine to bond with.
Robert

[Bomar]

Hey guys I"m picking up 20 copies of Freds Racing in The Sixties today. I'll have them at Norwalk. I had a local video studio copy them. then my son told me some of his friends could have done it for free. Live and Learn. :doh Bo

[dq409]

Hey guys I"m picking up 20 copies of Freds Racing in The Sixties today. I'll have them at Norwalk. I had a local video studio copy them. then my son told me some of his friends could have done it for free. Live and Learn. :doh Bo


Boy,,, I would give my left *** for one of those !!! :brow

[Bomar]

DG409 The guy that copied them for me said it is in his computer so he can make more if I need them.Contact me with your info and I'll try to get you one. I'm not making anything on this. The copies cost me $5 including the cases and labeling. I have to check on postage. Still alot cheaper than your left--- Bo

[JimKwiatkowski]

DG409 The guy that copied them for me said it is in his computer so he can make more if I need them.Contact me with your info and I'll try to get you one. I'm not making anything on this. The copies cost me $5 including the cases and labeling. I have to check on postage. Still alot cheaper than your left--- Bo

Bo,put my name on one DVD,I'll buy one at Norwalk.

[chevymusclecars]

I would like to buy one at the Blue Suede cruise if you have enough.

Thanks

Bill

[rstreet]

Bo
Could you put my name on one also if you have enough of them when we get there?
Robert

[Bomar]

Jim K ,Bill and Robert I'm making a list, you guys are the first ones on it. Denny Ford got the 1st one and I told dg409 I would send him one. After you guys I have 15 left. See you at Norwalk Bo

[Ronnie Russell]

Bo, Please add me to the list. Thanks,,,,,,,:)

[Dick MacKenzie]

Bo, Please add me to the list. Thanks,,,,,,,:)

Yeah Bo ..Me too. See you in Norwalk.

[rstreet]

Jim K:
I was just looking at your May 23rd post of the 30 members coming. Just curious has there been an update? I have been talking to a friend here with an unreal 62 SD Catalina but can't get him interested. I guess talking him into taking it to Tommy Nolen's Peterburg show is as far as he will go.:rofl
Robert

[JimKwiatkowski]

Jim K:
I was just looking at your May 23rd post of the 30 members coming. Just curious has there been an update? I have been talking to a friend here with an unreal 62 SD Catalina but can't get him interested. I guess talking him into taking it to Tommy Nolen's Peterburg show is as far as he will go.:rofl
Robert

Robert,things have been slow lately,we have 1 new member jr.W and his dad might attend.I have heard 2 members maybe more might not attend :dunno

The Blue Suede Cruise thread,has to be the biggest thread this forum has had,we have had 10,233 views and 235 views :doh

I've tried to start a thread in a section that has allot of views and no more new or old members will attend the Cruise :dunno I do know one thing,you will not get a Bigger Mini Convention in this Country other than the Mid-West :dunno The Mid-West must have the most members (besides Texas)

It sounds like I'm depressed,but I'm not.We will have some of the Fastest 409's in the Country,no I mean the World :brow :clap :D

[Steve "wully bully"]

Bo,
Kindly add us to your list for two, one for Carl, and one for me.
Thanks, Steven

[Tom Kochtanek]

Bo, I'd love to have one as well, and I can make lots of copies and distribute them to others as needed. Will be in Norwalk in a few weeks :).

Cheers!
TomK

[Bomar]

Ronnie Russle, Dick ,Steve, Carl and Tom K. Gotcha Bo

[rogersimpala]

Bo
can I get on the band wagon for a copy alos
thanks
roger

[rstreet]

I contacted Pete Woodruff to make sure I had sent my registration in complete because I had forgotten what his assistant Gretchen had told me a few weeks ago:D The people at the raceway, Pete and Gretchen, have both called to make sure that I have everything and have said to call if I need any information or help. and have ensured that the group will be together. This is a great group of people:clap :clap and I hope alot of members show up even with out a car and let them know they are 348-409 owners
Robert

[walkerheaders]

hi, guys. this is jimmy.
i'm excited about going to norwalk again. looking forward to see all my pals mr. ray, mr jim, mr ronnie and my favorite car the region rat and mr.bob. i just hope my dad doesnt have to work in california. i hope we get to go. bye.