Geezers at the Grove this Sat.

[Verne_Frantz]

Just mentioning that Maple Grace Dragway in Mohnton, Pa (near Reading) has their "old time drags" event this Sat. Gates open at 11. Eliminations at 4pm, so they'll be running in the evening. When's the last time you saw a front engine dragster run in the dark? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
I'll be bringing my unrestored anniversary gold '63 Impala for display. Should be a LOT of really neat cars there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Just thought I'd mention it for all the old farts out there. .....Wait a minute, I'm talking about myself!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Belair62]

Maybe Cumby can get there....

[Mr70]

I don't think he'll be able to make it.
PAX TV is running a "Matlock" marathon that day.. http://www.forum.mocny.com/html/emoticons/enhanced%20wheelchair.gif

[ORIGLS6]

http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/hmmm.gifHmmmm, seems like I saw a milestone Birthday comin' up pretty quick. Half Century of http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif and still goin' strong! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

How about puttin' your money where your mouth is? A Black Chevelle Shootout at SCR9?????? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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When's the last time you saw a front engine dragster run in the dark? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
I'll be bringing my unrestored anniversary gold '63 Impala for display. Should be a LOT of really neat cars there. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

Just thought I'd mention it for all the old farts out there. .....Wait a minute, I'm talking about myself!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif

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We saw that at Bowling Green. Brings back lots of memories from our strip since our main venue was Tuesday night racing. Even though the HP on those old cars are limited by fuel pumps, they still put on a Helluva show. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif

Verne, was your car at the first NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in BG? I swear there was one there just like you describe.

And BTW, if being around during the Musclecar Heyday and witnessing these things during their original glory makes me an Ol' Fart, then I'll wear the title PROUDLY! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

I've actually never been to Bowling Green. I did attend the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in '98 when it was in Columbus, OH, but I drove the '62 '09 car out there for that.

The old '62 never looked better! Wait a minute.....is there a car in that picture???
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/tn-18.jpg

The last time I had the gold '63 out in public was a few years ago in Bldg T at the GM Nats at Carlisle. There's an old buried thread on it here somewhere. But in '98 I also drove that car out to Indy for a convention.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/tn-19.jpg

From one old fart to another.......and GLAD of it! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Mmmmmmmm....sweet Linda. . Like fine wine she just seems to improve w/ age.....yummmmmm! .
Is that tow mount tabs on the front of the '62 Vern....and Linda's thong carelessly tossed aside?? .

~ Pete

[Verne_Frantz]

Yes to the tow tabs...............No to the thong

And I'm SURE about that!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j320/VerneFrantz/tn-20.jpg

It was one of those special moments in life I will always cherish..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Xplantdad]

REALLY cool stuff Verne! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Belair62]

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A Black Chevelle Shootout at SCR9??????

[/ QUOTE ] I haven't started or driven anything this year at all. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[hvychev]

That's been your excuse for years....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Get a car there will ya!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yea ya punk, even Frankie got his Deuce to an SCR 2 years in a row!!! Go start it up, and put it on a trailer - I'll race ya, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[camarojoe]

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That's been your excuse for years....... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Get a car there will ya!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Charley.gif

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Ditto on that! C'mon Belair, bring something for us to see besides your ugly mug. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[hvychev]

Joey, $10.00 says he will show up late and have to leave early as well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Xplantdad]

C'mon Frank...leave the 'old guy' alone http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Did you watch the DVD yet? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[Belair62]

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Joey, $10.00 says he will show up late and have to leave early as well! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Save your money you big lum oxe...in Friday and out Sunday morning...I can only take so much Lillard. Come on over with a crane and a good carpenter and you can beat all comers...especially Cumby ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/wheels/upnorthjuly003.jpg

[Verne_Frantz]

Link for info

http://www.maplegroveraceway.com/Geezers2006.htm

[ORIGLS6]

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Belair62/wheels/upnorthjuly003.jpg

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Looks like everything's already loaded up. We'll just hook a truck to the garage and bring the whole da#ned shootin' match! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I can relate to a 'packed' garage. The biggest difference is, your stuff is actually WORTH SOMETHING! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Belair62]

Thats what it will take. I have to finish up the Dick Harrell tribute 64 Belair so I can move stuff around.

[Mr70]

I like that picture Bob. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

"Dick Harrell tribute 64 Belair "?????????

I hope no one thinks you're serious. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif

[Belair62]

No worries Verne..it's just vinyl letters...I won't paint anything on it..give something for the people at the local cruises something to think about ! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Verne_Frantz]

Pardon me for pointing this out but...................doesn't the car actually have to be on the road first?????????
I think you may have one OR two things to do before making your vinyl letter plans...... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif





There were 2 ol' geezers at the Grove with their Anniversary Gold Impalas. We came back from the pits late and Ronnie Evans' '62 had a "Best of Show" plaque on the front seat. The car still has the plastic seat covers on it.

The track was slick, as the Grove usually is, but there were some good runs. There were a few front engine AA/FD there that put on quite a show. The HemiHunter was there and made one pass, but left some oil at the finish line. That was disappointing to see those good guys on a budget have bad luck. That car carved out a major place in history with a MKIV trouncing many hemis in it's day! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif I don't know anyone who didn't route for that rail whenever it came out. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif



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[Belair62]

I'm recuperating after lifting a friggin M22 into place laying on my back ! It will be on the road pretty soon...probably just in time to put snow tires on it !!!!

[Xplantdad]

That's not good Gags...take care of that back, it's the only one that you have, ya know. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Belair62]

I didn't hurt myself...it's just a PITA...mor enow than it ever was...