Pavilions 10 27 2018

[Xplantdad]

Holly and I went to Pavilions today for a while. It's been quite a while since we've been there and it will be a while before we'll be back.



I have surgery this coming Wednesday, so that will limit activities for a while. We met up with John Ward, saw Toby Shine's car...but Toby was home watching college football (smart man!), Kevin DeWitte, Mike Greenawalt, Shaun Price, Paul, Joe Spagnoli, Fred Mandrick, Sizzler Wayne, Ward Gappa, Kenny Berger and Larry Christiansen...among others. It was great to see all of them!


It was Olds day at Pavilions, so some killer Olds representation was there today.


Enjoy the pics! First group has 426 c.i.d., 409 c.i.d. and 427 c.i.d....what a group!





Friends always...Holly and John Ward


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Selfie...with John and Holly. I got a lot of compliments on the shirt!!!


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John's 426 Hemi GTX convertible has a new owner, Toby S!


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Toby's 409 convertible is just beautiful!


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Sizzler Wayne's 427!


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[Xplantdad]

More pics


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L79 Chevelle



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[Xplantdad]

Caddy floating in... :)


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More



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Nice 55


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Another Caddy floating in...


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[Xplantdad]

Neat triple black Monte Carlo...with a factory 4 speed!


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Another nice 55






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Mike Greenawalt's Z!


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[Xplantdad]

This is Fred Mandrick's latest...and it's a beauty. Those who will be going to MCACN this year will get to see it up close! See if you can spot what's different about this particular 442....


Oh, it still needs a final cut and buff! :worship:

[Xplantdad]

It was Olds night at Pavilions, so there were some mighty fine Olds at the show today...:worship:


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Nice pair!!


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OOPS! This is the rear of Fred's 442....


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Mike Greenawalt, Holly and Fred Mandrick!


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More Olds


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Former drag car...


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[Xplantdad]

Kevin DeWitte's unrestored, L79 air car with Ca. emissions (smog pump)...really rare!




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Kenny Berger's 429 Cyclone Spoiler


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Last car photo..Larry Christiansen's unrestored 1969 Yenko Camaro


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[Xplantdad]

And two final pics...Holly has a ton of great folks that care for her :)


Kevin Dewitte and Holly...with Joe Spagnoli in the background




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And Paul, Holly and Shaun Price!


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Have a great Sunday.... :beers:

[cheveslakr]

Thanx for the ride Rick! I always enjoy your presentations, it helps us all get through our rainy season. Wish you well!!

[Mr. Chevy]

Thanks Bruce!!

Good luck with your surgery..

Cruising season is upon you guys.. I just put my cars away for their long winters nap...

I like your shirt..

Rich

[Xplantdad]

Thanx for the ride Rick! I always enjoy your presentations, it helps us all get through our rainy season. Wish you well!!


LOL...wrong guy!

[Xplantdad]

Thanks Bruce!!

Good luck with your surgery..

Cruising season is upon you guys.. I just put my cars away for their long winters nap...

I like your shirt..

Rich


Thanks Rich...the shirt is awesome. Bob and crew hit a home run with the design!!:headbang::headbang::headbang:

[cheveslakr]

Sorry Bruce, I sank in my chair a little.....

[Mr. Chevy]

I'll have to purchase one next month...

Rich

[m22mike]

Bruce
Glad to see you guys are finally back at it, and here is to a speedy recovery for you.

Take care Mike. :HollyRocks:

[earntaz]

Bruce -- good luck on your surgery and speedy recovery ... Craig

PS -- thanks for the awesome pics ...

[Woj]

Bruce, thanks for the nice photos. It is nice to see blue skies and beautiful cars. We won't see either for months to come.

Best of luck with your surgery.

Phil

[Northernforce]

Thanks Bruce-you made my day with these pictures -woke up to the car covered in snow-not even Halloween yet-good luck on your surgery and all the best to you and Holly and the rest of the gang!
Keep on Cruising!
Dave

[Bill Pritchard]

All the best with your surgery, Bruce.

Was that an aluminum block and heads in Fred's black 442 convert?

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

All the best with your surgery, Bruce.

Was that an aluminum block and heads in Fred's black 442 convert?

Yes, it does look like a all aluminum engine...

[clopo]

Good luck Bruce....speedy recovery

[Xplantdad]

All the best with your surgery, Bruce.

Was that an aluminum block and heads in Fred's black 442 convert?


Yes, it does look like a all aluminum engine...


Ding, ding ding...we have a winner!

[Xplantdad]

Sorry Bruce, I sank in my chair a little.....




No need Jer... :wink:


It's all good!

[Xplantdad]

Glad everyone enjoyed the pics...have a great Sunday

[Bill Pritchard]

Are those Olds aluminum pieces (block & heads) factory or aftermarket? I can't say as I recall Olds ever producing those back in the day, but maybe they're one-off engineering/experimental items :dunno:

[Postsedan]

Fred Built his 1970 Convertible 442 as a "What if" GM would have buillt one.....it's an amazingly built - what if car....even the stereo system, is a one off.

Fred see you at MCACN in 20 days.

Dan

[markinnaples]

Thanks for the pics as usual!

[Xplantdad]

Are those Olds aluminum pieces (block & heads) factory or aftermarket? I can't say as I recall Olds ever producing those back in the day, but maybe they're one-off engineering/experimental items :dunno:


From what I understand, they are factory pieces...Can Am?

[Tenney]

Great stuff as always, Bruce! Here's to a proper tune-up!!

[CC Rider]

Hope surgery goes well. Thanks for the pics.

[dykstra]

Thanks for the great pics Bruce! Best of luck on your up coming surgery.

[A12pilot]

Thanks for the pics, Bruce! We can't make it this year either, so we're looking forward to seeing you next year and good luck with the surgery and here's to a speedy recovery!!!!!!!:3gears:

Cheers:beers:

Dave

[47Hammer]

Thanks for the pictures Bruce! Good luck!:biggthumpup:

[Xplantdad]

I was able to escape the knife! As I was getting prepped for the surgery-the Mayo doc(s) came in and looked where the biopsy was taken and they couldn't find the cancer any more. They knew that the biopsy was able to capture most of the cancer, and they think that taking the biopsy triggered my immune system to fight it as well...that along with the chemo I am currently on.


Either way, I am happy and pain free. Thanks for the well wishes anyways :biggthumpup:

[Tenney]

Nice!

[earntaz]

I was able to escape the knife! As I was getting prepped for the surgery-the Mayo doc(s) came in and looked where the biopsy was taken and they couldn't find the cancer any more. They knew that the biopsy was able to capture most of the cancer, and they think that taking the biopsy triggered my immune system to fight it as well...that along with the chemo I am currently on.


Either way, I am happy and pain free. Thanks for the well wishes anyways :biggthumpup:
Excellent!!!

[markinnaples]

Great news! Congrats!

[Dave Rifkin]

Outstanding news!

[bigsixman]

Excellent news Bruce!!!

[Postsedan]

WAY TO GO!!!!! Excellent News Bruce!

This made my DAY!

Dan

[cheveslakr]

Super News Rick!

err...Bruce

Prayers really do work.

[Damien]

A little late to the party, but great pics as usual Bruce and I hope your surgery went well!
All the best.

[danachevroletfor1967]

Great news Bruce.