Midwest Meet?

[Melon]

Hotel: Best Western on Noland Rd.
4048 South Lynn Court Drive
Independence, MO
Phone Number: 816-254-0100

It's about 4 miles from KCIR - for those that was at the first couple meets in KC, it's in the same area, just closer to the track.

10 double rooms @ $65.00 per night
Must call to get this rate by May 23rd or the rooms will be released. There is a wedding that same weekend.

Reservation Code: COUPE CLUB must say this to get the rate!

Misc notes: Roomside parking, conteniental breakfast

-Melon

If a Moderator can chance the subject for me to "Super Coupe Meet - June 23-25 @ Kansas City" that would be great. I thought I had it changed, but it hasn't worked. Thanks

[seawalkersee]

Well...there IS the all fun Ford weekend in May at KCIR. Since Im close, obviously I would be down. I know Marc and Duane would be down too.

Chris

[Birdman93]

Chris-checked the new schedule yet? KCIR is off the schedule, as is Cordova-May's race is at No Problem raceway, and being listed as the Cajun FFW-would think that it's being held in Loosiana.

The new schedule absolutely sucks-guess they don't want my money anymore.:mad:

[Melon]

So did this idea flop? For a few people, the interest seemed pretty good when the idea was brought up in OKC....

-Melon

[MakoSC]

I really don't know
It's kinda far for me

[Melon]

I really don't know
It's kinda far for me

Marc.. your such a smartass :D but that's why we like ya

-Melon

[Thomas A]

I'd be down!

Thomas

[racecougar]

If I can get off work (that is, if I have a job by then :mad: ) I'd try to make it out to KC. Especially if there would be some racing involved. :D

My #1 priority is to make it to WFC this year.

-Rod

[seawalkersee]

I think there is an 1/8th north of here about an hour or there is the 1/4 south of Independence. I dont know how late they are open on which days but Im sure I could find that out.

Marc your parts are ready.

Rod, please check your parts list forum.

My goal is to make WFC too.

Chris

[MakoSC]

Marc.. your such a smartass :D but that's why we like ya

-Melon

Yeah I would like you also
If YOUR sexy blonde wife went home with ME after the shootout!!!!!

yeah Melon what a FRIEND YOU turned out to be
;-\

[MakoSC]

I think there is an 1/8th north of here about an hour or there is the 1/4 south of Independence. I dont know how late they are open on which days but Im sure I could find that out.

Marc your parts are ready.

Rod, please check your parts list forum.

My goal is to make WFC too.

Chris

when you want me to be there?
Imma call you so you can gimme some of that good phone lovin;!!

[xr7rocket]

I don't race but I'll come hang :D

[Melon]

Yeah I would like you also
If YOUR sexy blonde wife went home with ME after the shootout!!!!!

yeah Melon what a FRIEND YOU turned out to be
;-\

Hey.. it's not my fault your car broke :P

-Melon

[seawalkersee]

HA...thats pretty good. Looks like a chapter meeting on JAN 21 in Olathe for the KS guys. Im going to try to make that.

Chris

[Melon]

Hey Chris - e-mail me (MelonSC@gmail.com) with anymore info on this. If I can talk my boss into switching me days and weather permitting, I might swing down :D That is, if it's cool with you guys.

-Melon

[MakoSC]

Hey.. it's not my fault your car broke :P

-Melon
I feel like rudolph
"all the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names"
"They never let poor MAKO join in any posting games"
isn't that how it goes?
you guys are NO FUN
PLAY ALONG!!!
we could have turned this into THE post of the year
well maybe just a funny one....:D
hey come on down andy I'm going to go to this also
BTW-- jan 21 is also Erica's birthday so maybe dave and buster's
or
hereford house (steak?)

[Melon]

I got my work schedule taken care of. As long as the weather holds out, I'll be down. I'm not against driving back to Nebraska at night, but I don't have the ambition to go to work after being on the road half the night and only getting a few hours of sleep :D

Maybe I'll see if I can drag anyone else down from the area.

-Melon

[forcfed93]

Can we come too?!?!?!?!? :eek:

I think we might be able to get 3-4 to come!!!!

Maybe Al will have the White (Kansas) SC running by then!!!! ;)

[Melon]

Anyone who reads this and wants to come is welcome. The more people that come, the better it will be. Just need to figure out a date, hotel, track schedule for those of us who want to race, and anything else we might need to know :D

-Melon

[forcfed93]

Anyone who reads this and wants to come is welcome. The more people that come, the better it will be. Just need to figure out a date, hotel, track schedule for those of us who want to race, and anything else we might need to know :D

-Melon
Ahhhhh, Seems like we've been here before ...... Yah, it was fall 2001 I think!!!!! :cool:

[seawalkersee]

Tracks are all closed here now till spring.

Its just a meet.

*sigh*

Chris

:(

[Douglas Walker]

Ill probably make the trip if my tranny is in by then. If not maybe Ill drive the truck.

Doug

[Melon]

Doug - are you talking about coming down on Jan 21? Or when/if we have the larger meet later in the year? Just double checking

-Melon

[MakoSC]

Can we come too?!?!?!?!? :eek:

I think we might be able to get 3-4 to come!!!!

Maybe Al will have the White (Kansas) SC running by then!!!! ;)
Hell yes BTW-- It wouldn't be the same without ya!!!
You know I hear Im a local legend among the rice crowd in Iowa
they scared of Sc's all the way to NE cause of me
Local legend with KS tags
hehe
your gonna havta come here an make a name fer youself boy!!!

maybe al will have the white sc runnin?
It was runnin when it left ks
LMAO----;)

Ill probably make the trip if my tranny is in by then. If not maybe Ill drive the truck.

Doug

doug how long does it take in OK for a tranny to go in
dang bring it here we will do it in a couple hours...
Marc

date's anyone? may? june?? lets try to schedule this around other SC events!!
Marc

[MakoSC]

Tracks are all closed here now till spring.

Its just a meet.

*sigh*


Chris

:(


this is for spring
Ill call jeff at K.C.I.R and see what kinda rate they can do
and check into the same hotel we used both in 2001 -2002
ahhhh yes tell yo girls to bring they suits (oh umm i mean nevermind) :p
I am NOT looking to rent the track unless this gets bigger
so we will do a test and tune night or run whatcha brung night
Marc

[Melon]

the last weekend in April and last weekend in May isn't good for me, but otherwise I'm pretty open.

Last weekend of April is our local dyno/tune so attendance from Nebraska would be pretty lame. And I could actually make it the last weekend of May - I'd just haveta be home by Sunday night. Hopefully, I'll have my 'Bird running by then :D

-Melon

[forcfed93]

the last weekend in April and last weekend in May isn't good for me, but otherwise I'm pretty open.

Last weekend of April is our local dyno/tune so attendance from Nebraska would be pretty lame. And I could actually make it the last weekend of May - I'd just haveta be home by Sunday night. Hopefully, I'll have my 'Bird running by then :D

-Melon
Melon,
Have you got room for a 91 SC at the dyno tune? Mine still needs to be done!!!

As for good dates, I'll know in the next few weeks what dates we will have for the 2 Club Clash Events so I can tell you more then ...... TriState raceway publishs the schedule the 1st week in Feb ...... The spring race will most likey be around May 20th.

[Melon]

We've got 8 people interested now, and last year, we had 9 (should have had 10, but I blew HG's) :D

I'll e-mail you what info I have at this point Mike.

-Melon

[forcfed93]

We've got 8 people interested now, and last year, we had 9 (should have had 10, but I blew HG's) :D

I'll e-mail you what info I have at this point Mike.

-Melon
Sounds good ...... Im very interested and if you have an open spot you can "ink me in". ( Unless i die or go bankrupt before then, that is!!! :D )

[35thauto]

Add Wife & I to the list...thats 2 caaarz wife in the 35th. how about racing not
required how ever some tools & knowhow would be good, I can bring A/C
parts & freon for you that need it. Mod & repair party. (minor repair) ;)
Oh & I need Electrical help like fog light rely mod , cd player, extra elec. things,seat belts intermitint brake light

&.....I am in wichita so I can meet up with any one taveling by & caravan up da meet!

Matt

[007_SuperCoupe]

Add Wife & I to the list...thats 2 caaarz wife in the 35th. how about racing not
required how ever some tools & knowlage would be good, I can bring A/C
parts & freon for you that need it. Mod & repair party. (minor repair) ;)

&.....I am in wichita so I can meet up with any one taveling by & caravan up da meet!

Matt

Matt,
Send me an email (smalone@neb.rr.com). I've got a few things A/C related that I'd like to ask you about. :) It'll just get off-topic for this thread.

[007_SuperCoupe]

I've been looking at the calander a bit lately and have it down to 3 different weekends in June. The All Ford Nationals in Carlisle is on June 2-5, so that weekend is out, but the next three are fair game, the 10-11, 17-18, and 24-25. My personal vote is for the 17-18 or 24-25 so that we give those who plan on attending Carlisle a chance to recover before making another trip (catering to the St. Louis crowd here). We would like to make a decision by the end of the month so we can let every one know when it is, so the out of towners can start making travel plans.

Those of you who are interested in attending, post your weekend preference here so we can get a consensus as to which weekend will work best. If the NE crowd is attending the upcoming mini-meet, we'll get your vote then.

[David Neibert]

The 17/18th is Father's day weekend, so the 24/25th would probably work better for me. BTW, Where are you guys planning to have the meet.. KC ?

David

[Thomas A]

I'll plan to make the drive down. :D

Thomas

[007_SuperCoupe]

The 17/18th is Father's day weekend, so the 24/25th would probably work better for me. BTW, Where are you guys planning to have the meet.. KC ?

David

Hehe...the calendar I was using doesn't have Father's day on it...hehe...

Looking more like 24-25 then...

And yes, we are planning on the KC area since it is pretty centrally located for our "target" participation. (around 3-hours for us NE guys, 3-hours for the south central KS guys, 3-hours for the St Louis guys, etc)

[Travs91sc]

Sam its more like 4-hours. Its 3-hours from St. Joseph with is 1-hour north of Kansas city. Thats at 75 mph on interstate and 65 mph on the famous 2 hwy.



Hehe...the calendar I was using doesn't have Father's day on it...hehe...

Looking more like 24-25 then...

And yes, we are planning on the KC area since it is pretty centrally located for our "target" participation. (around 3-hours for us NE guys, 3-hours for the south central KS guys, 3-hours for the St Louis guys, etc)

[Thomas A]

I can always make it to Indepenance in 3.5 hours if I drive straight through. Either way, it is a nice Central location from Lincoln, Omaha, Wichita, Topeka, St. Louis, Columbia, etc.

Should be a good time!! Are we planning on going to KCIR? I see that they have an open grudge night on Friday night that I will most likely try and make, esp. since Scribner is closed.

Thomas

[007_SuperCoupe]

Sam its more like 4-hours. Its 3-hours from St. Joseph with is 1-hour north of Kansas city. Thats at 75 mph on interstate and 65 mph on the famous 2 hwy.

I usually make it down there in just about 3 hours, maybe 3:15. But when I go down, we're either on the NW side or NE side of KC. And figuring the location where I actually live, that takes off a lot of time.

Should be a good time!! Are we planning on going to KCIR? I see that they have an open grudge night on Friday night that I will most likely try and make, esp. since Scribner is closed.

That's one of the things that we are going to try to get set-up. We are not going to try to rent the track or anything, but Marc is going to look into when it's available for some "open" racing. He just needs dates from us, which is looking more and more like 24-25. I plan to have some information put out soon. I'd also like to get a group rate at a hotel for the meet as well. There's one that I stay at a lot when I'm down in the KC area that's pretty nice. I'm going to check and see how the location is in comparison to KCIR. I know the hotel is on the north east side of KC...I just don't know where KCIR is...But that's easily fixed with a small effort...hehe

[seawalkersee]

KCIR is approximately 6-10 miles south of I-70 on Noland Rd which is approximatley 3-5 miles east of 435 and 2-3 miles west of 291 Hwy. There are a few Hotels there at the intersection of Noland and I-70 BUT HEAD MY WARNINGS ABOUT STAYING THERE...Noland Rd is a teen cruise parkway. It is known in more states then just MO. With those little darlings comes @$$loads of crime. I STRONGLY SUGGEST NOT STAYING THERE.

Chris

[007_SuperCoupe]

KCIR is approximately 6-10 miles south of I-70 on Noland Rd which is approximatley 3-5 miles east of 435 and 2-3 miles west of 291 Hwy. There are a few Hotels there at the intersection of Noland and I-70 BUT HEAD MY WARNINGS ABOUT STAYING THERE...Noland Rd is a teen cruise parkway. It is known in more states then just MO. With those little darlings comes @$$loads of crime. I STRONGLY SUGGEST NOT STAYING THERE.

Chris

Where I'm thinking of is further north. I just want to make sure that it's not a 1-hour commute to get to any of the places we may go, like KCIR. I'll do some digging and get post back here.

[Melon]

The last two events we had in Kansas City (April and September 2002) We stayed at the Comfort Inn on Noland Road and I-70. I don't believe we had any problems.. atleast with anyone not stayed or in charge of the hotel :D I'd like to stay somewhere remotely close to the interstate and the track.

And I wouldn't mind the opportunity to take a pass or two down the track - even though I'm planning to head to the Fall Club Clash in Iowa. I'd only want to make a few passes to see what my car is capable of :D That, and I'd like to see if I can get a 13 second time slip before Sam does :D haha

-Melon

[007_SuperCoupe]

I did some digging and found that the hotel I usually stay at (I have to confirm this with the rest of my family...because I generally don't pay attention to it) is further east on 70, not further north on 435 like I thought. It's roughly 15 miles from KCIR which, according to mapquest, says 20 minutes to get there. It's the Courtyard by Marriott in Blue Springs, MO. It's a nice place. I'm up for paying the little extra to get a nice place to sleep. I'm not sure what the group rate is, but all it takes is a phone call to find out. If I remember (we had a family reunion there) it was around $70 a night or so...but I'll have to 2x check it. I've got the information and can make the calls.

Melon,
You'd better go to the track before KC if you want to get into the 13s before me.

[seawalkersee]

I dont know if that place is quality or not. I will ask a guy I work with. His son works for the city of Blue springs so he may know.

Chris

[Melon]

I just want to be faster than you by the end of the weekend then.. how's that :P

-Melon

[007_SuperCoupe]

I just want to be faster than you by the end of the weekend then.. how's that :P

-Melon

So does that mean that you are going to install your 3.73s?

I dont know if that place is quality or not. I will ask a guy I work with. His son works for the city of Blue springs so he may know.

Chris

If it's the same place that I've stayed before it's nice. Not 5-star, but better than what we stayed at for the shootout last year. That and the breakfasts are good.

[David Neibert]

So does that mean that you are going to install your 3.73s?



If it's the same place that I've stayed before it's nice. Not 5-star, but better than what we stayed at for the shootout last year. That and the breakfasts are good.

Sam,

Does the hotel your looking at have a bar/lounge and enough parking space for a trailer ?

David

[007_SuperCoupe]

Sam,

Does the hotel your looking at have a bar/lounge and enough parking space for a trailer ?

David

I'll check. Not sure at this point, because I'm always with kids (never go to the bar/lounge). I'll get back with you.

[007_SuperCoupe]

Sam,

Does the hotel your looking at have a bar/lounge and enough parking space for a trailer ?

David

The hotel does not have a bar/lounge area, but it does have a small restraunt. Is the bar/lounge a deal breaker?

They told me that there's plenty of room for vehicles with trailers. I've been there, but I honestly don't remember much about the parking lot...

I'll have to call back on Monday to find out what a group rate would be. The only catch about the group rate is that we'd have to have at least 10 rooms, which is probably pretty standard across the board.

[MakoSC]

The hotel does not have a bar/lounge area, but it does have a small restraunt. Is the bar/lounge a deal breaker?

They told me that there's plenty of room for vehicles with trailers. I've been there, but I honestly don't remember much about the parking lot...

I'll have to call back on Monday to find out what a group rate would be. The only catch about the group rate is that we'd have to have at least 10 rooms, which is probably pretty standard across the board.

the hotel we stayed at before had bar lounge area (was a coverted holidome)
so has the whole indoor theme tropical plants pool hottub
and game room for the kids
plus bar ect...
It has gone somewhat downhill but is still nicer than any hotel at any meet yet
cept neibert's (man that place is nice) with a great brkfst....OH OH AND DAMN GOOD RATES!!!!
I could care less what hotel but if you guys want REAL nice
we could do the great wolf lodge (indoor water park)
chatue avalon (themed rooms)

I'll choose if you all don't
BTW -- Date's look good to me (but I don't like figs)




noland road is not bad as far as the SC's go (crime wise)someone is usually up late anyway

[007_SuperCoupe]

All I'd like is something that doesn't have the 1970's theme still going strong in it. Something better than where we stayed at for the shootout this last fall and that doesn't cost a fortune to stay at. I'm not sure about anyone else, but I'm not made of money...(or my SC would be finished :) ), so I was looking at places that are under $100/night. If we can get a nice place (group rate) for that, them I'm cool with anywhere. I just don't want to spend all my money on a hotel, or stay in a dump. I was looking at business class type hotels. But if you (Marc) know of some nice family oriented hotels, then I'm all for that. I was just making a suggestion since it's a place that I've stayed at before and it's nice. (That and someone needed to take the lead in it if we wanted to get a group rate)

So, Marc, if you want to do some more looking around since you live 3 hours closer than I do, that would be a help to us all. :)

[seawalkersee]

Fear not Dave...there is a bar right across I-70 from it...AND if we get too skrewed up...there is an all night Waffle house down the outer road too.

Chris

[Melon]

As far as hotel, as long it's a nice, clean hotel that's reasonably priced - it's all good. We'll just be sleeping there anyway :D

-Melon

[SCgraphics guy]

whats up, not inviting us Colorado guys? I'm sure Davd R. & a few others besides myself would consider thisevent as the shootout in Ohio is a long shot!

[007_SuperCoupe]

whats up, not inviting us Colorado guys? I'm sure Davd R. & a few others besides myself would consider thisevent as the shootout in Ohio is a long shot!

Todd,

You CO guys are always welcome. We haven't "not" invited you! We just put this thread out there for those who are interested...consider the CO crowd invited! :D

[SCgraphics guy]

As far as hotel, as long it's a nice, clean hotel that's reasonably priced - it's all good. We'll just be sleeping there anyway :D

-Melon

Sleeping! who sleeps at an SC event?

[007_SuperCoupe]

Sleeping! who sleeps at an SC event?

It's really just renting a parking spot so we don't have to park along the interstate...

:D

[35thauto]

Hey gang its middle march & you know what that means.....time to make it happen! just a reminder befor it gets hot & all the too busy syndrome sets in.:p

[007_SuperCoupe]

Unless there are any objections, I'll go ahead and set up the hotel at the Courtyard by Marriott. I'll give it until Monday to get responses here. It's a nice place with easy access from the interstate. If I get enough positive feedback, I'll go ahead and set it up before then.

[Melon]

As long as the hotel has good parking, it's in a good neighborhood, and the price isn't outrageous - it works for me :D

-Melon

[racecougar]

What weekend did we settle on?

-Rod

[007_SuperCoupe]

What weekend did we settle on?

-Rod

23-25 June...
23rd being optional run what you brung @ KCIR
24th just shooting the $h!t, showing cars off, talking cars, drinking beer, etc
25th wake up and go home

[racecougar]

Cool. I just wrote it on the calendar. This summer is filling up fast. :eek:

-Rod

[007_SuperCoupe]

Okay, just got off the horn with the hotel I was looking at. They are 100% sold out that weekend, not one room available.

I've stayed there, so that's why I figured it'd be a decent place to stay.

Do any of you local guys want to take the lead in setting up a group rate at someplace down there?

The other option is that we stay on the Kansas side of KC, but that puts us further from KCIR.

Any and all input is welcome. We do need to get a place setup so we are co-located. Otherwise it's not much of a meet...hehe...

Let's get some local guys to find a place for us to park our cars, set up lawn chairs in the parking lot, and sleep in a bed, (only if there's time for sleep).

[Nettlesd]

There's a few hotels on Noland Road that's not too far from KCIR. That's the place that Marc is talking about. We had a meet there before with David N., Chris W., Melon, Thomas A, Todd J..and so on.

I can also check in Blue Springs which is east of Noland Road with good access to I-70.

Give me a few days and I'll report back with a list of hotels and prices.

[35thauto]

humm, june is summer time. can this be more spring time? april/may it cooler & more pleasant all around. remeber the mild winter gives a leg up on summer heat setting in. just give it some thought.

[007_SuperCoupe]

humm, june is summer time. can this be more spring time? april/may it cooler & more pleasant all around. remeber the mild winter gives a leg up on summer heat setting in. just give it some thought.

We looked at a number of dates when we did this. We want to get as much participation as possible. Between a dyno tune here in Lincoln, Carlisle, WFC, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day etc, the date we felt we could get the most participation was the weekend of the 23-25 of June. I know that it's not the "coolest" time of the year, but for the most participation, it was the best time we could do it.

[Melon]

Hotel: Best Western on Noland Rd.
4048 South Lynn Court Drive
Independence, MO
Phone Number: 816-254-0100

It's about 4 miles from KCIR - for those that was at the first couple meets in KC, it's in the same area, just closer to the track.

10 double rooms @ $65.00 per night
Must call to get this rate by May 23rd or the rooms will be released. There is a wedding that same weekend.

Reservation Code: COUPE CLUB must say this to get the rate!

Misc notes: Roomside parking, conteniental breakfast

-Melon

UPDATED INFORMATION SEE THE VERY FIRST POST!

-Melon

[SCgraphics guy]

this sucks...
I just realised this is the same weekend as All Ford Day(June 25) at Bandamere in Denver,
We wanted to get Dave D. out here for a tuning session, and our regular dyno day the day before. June 24
Some of the western state guys have shown some interest.
Now I'm trying to figure out if I should throe in the towel on any Colorado event ever coming together. The weather should be nice (no humidity, temps from 70-80*) its really a nice time of year out here.
You NE guys keep saying you'll make a trip out here but like everything else it never happens. I like going east, but it would be nice to have something here for a change.
I've said it before, who cares if your car is slower..you'll see if your here...everyone elses cars are slower too! The N/A cars are really slow.
The comparison is still for real, & Ford Day out here is really sweet!
The only problem is theres always 1-2 fast SCs running, & maybe 2-4 stock SCs, among a sea of mustangs. I guess its too late to gripe.
I was planning the KC thing until I realised the conflict.
I'm still willing to put something together, if there is any interest...but I doubt I'll be going 700 miles east now.
You guys have a good time!
Dave D if your reading this, & aren't attending the KC event... pack your bags & plan on tuning a few cars out here. I beleive, myself, Chris from Utah, Tony , Harry & one other need a tune. J Schall said he was considering ditching the tuner for a chip too. Maybe by then Dave R will need a tune too!
Sorry guys I had to vent here, It's just frustrating to always be the one putting down the miles. We have quite a few enthusiests out here now & still nobody wants to come play, or theres always something conflicting.

[victor malvar]

Hi everyone,

I am going to try to make this meet. I will need to get more Info. We need a vacation and this sounds like the one I would like to make!!!

I want to have some fun and meet a lot of you guys that I have never met.

Someone send mr some details if possible. I will read these in a little while to get up to speed on this.

Looking forward to this...:D :)

Victor and Diane

[007_SuperCoupe]

Todd,
Too bad there's a conflict. Give us a good date for next year and I'm sure we'll have a few that will make the trip. I'm all for heading to CO for a meet. I give a rats @$$ how fast my SC is there...or anywhere for that matter. I just like to hang out with everyone...

Victor,
The details are on the first post, but here's the gist:

We're planning on an imprompto race at KCIR Friday night. It's the grudge night, so it's just run what you brung...nothing organized really at this point (nor do I see it being).

Saturday is pretty open right now. We haven't talked about a dyno session or dyno tune yet. Initially, the plan was to just hang out and get to know everyone better.

If you still want more information, feel free to email me: smalone@neb.rr.com and I'll answer any other questions that you have. Hope you can make it.

[35thauto]

I have a suggestion for sat. in the intrest of hanging out & meeting everyone,
in addition to that is, a simple repair or mod party. IE: radio install,window tint,wind noise,fill in the blank. anyone that has talent in maintenance & wants to help or trade with others. I will bring A/C repair supplies & Freon. I can also polish plastics like instrument cluster cover, head light lens,tail lights. I will bring lots of little things that the SC will need. when you leave the meet you car will be better for it:) I enjoy fixing these cars & helping others in a spot. I am a bit needy in the electrical mod or sterio install so I will be calling out to the lighting & audio people :o so any one think this is an option out there just a short reply
will do
thanks!

[victor malvar]

Hi once again to all you Guy's and Wives or Girl friends or both;)

Thanks Sam nice of you to Xplain thanks! I still want to make a trip to your club at any type of get together or meet. We have some friends we want to meet! As well as others we have never met it should be a lot of fun...Diane and I have always wanted to visit the area.

What better than to meet some cool people some which we know pretty well, and some we're beginning to get to know!! Specially a group that gets together and helps each other with each others cars etc.!!! That is admirable but it's becoming rare in certain circles.:(
Keep us updated on any events ! We will try to keep up with you guys meets etc. We're not on a selling trip! but before we go if any of you need anything we will bring a bunch of new things for you guys to try out! On us!!!

You guys might be starting a new trend Members Helping Members! Hey I am a member first and a vendor second but some think we're just dumb re-sellers! Can't please everybody but we try....
It's a shame.... I think we may follow your ideas get a bunch of us together specializing in different specialties buy some scanners or a datalooger to assist in some cases and make a week end of it. It sounds like a great idea!!! This could grow legs real quick nation wide...:) :cool:

Thank you for the invitation also we will email Sam, Rob or Ken, 007 Todd etc. Looking forward to it! we will get some more info from Sam and plan on a nice trip out to meet you guys and take a vacation. it's been a LONG TIME since Diane and I have had sometime off and had some fun :) :p :D . We look forward to meeting ALL of you if possible. Keep up the Good Spirits! Your on the right track!!!

You all take good care!
352-732-5013
Stay safe!
Victor and Diane

[victor malvar]

Hello Admin I am having problems posting??? This post was reapeated 4 or 5 times. I can't figure this out. Never had problems before??? I had the same problem yesterday.

Thank you for looking into this. Please delete all but my one reply. Thre is no sense in messing up this gentlemas Thread. I know you folks at Admin can delete the extras. I think I will just avoid posting in the club until this problem is fixed.
Thank you George Davenport and Ron for your assistance.

Victor..........

[victor malvar]

Ditto Somehow this is being multiplied.

[victor malvar]

Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!

[victor malvar]

Ditto! Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!

[victor malvar]

Hi To ADMIN and This posts members Something is wrong I apologize for this technical problem. I have done my best to delete all extra replies but I could not get them deleted. It was not done intentionaly May admin can figure out why this happened. I can't figure this Out!!!

We're Sorry

Victor and Diane

[victor malvar]

Ditto can't delete. Sorry!

[victor malvar]

I am sorry Melon (Andy) and everyone else! Our one reply has multiplied X5. I tried to delete these but It would not work.Trying to have Admin fix this problem. I can't understand what is the problem???
The same happened yesterday when I posted the Cams. Some is weird here. I can't figure this out.

[SCgraphics guy]

Hi once again to all you Guy's and Wives or Girl friends or both;)

Thanks Sam nice of you to Xplain thanks! I still want to make a trip to your club at any type of get together or meet. We have some friends we want to meet! As well as others we have never met it should be a lot of fun...Diane and I have always wanted to visit the area.

What better than to meet some cool people some which we know pretty well, and some we're beginning to get to know!! Specially a group that gets together and helps each other with each others cars etc.!!! That is admirable but it's becoming rare in certain circles.:(
Keep us updated on any events ! We will try to keep up with you guys meets etc. We're not on a selling trip! but before we go if any of you need anything we will bring a bunch of new things for you guys to try out! On us!!!

You guys might be starting a new trend Members Helping Members! Hey I am a member first and a vendor second but some think we're just dumb re-sellers! Can't please everybody but we try....
It's a shame.... I think we may follow your ideas get a bunch of us together specializing in different specialties buy some scanners or a datalooger to assist in some cases and make a week end of it. It sounds like a great idea!!! This could grow legs real quick nation wide...:) :cool:

Thank you for the invitation also we will email Sam, Rob or Ken, 007 Todd etc. Looking forward to it! we will get some more info from Sam and plan on a nice trip out to meet you guys and take a vacation. it's been a LONG TIME since Diane and I have had sometime off and had some fun :) :p :D . We look forward to meeting ALL of you if possible. Keep up the Good Spirits! Your on the right track!!!

You all take good care!
352-732-5013
Stay safe!
Victor and Diane

Victor, where have you been??
As long as I've been around and going to meets( over 5 years) everyone chiping in & working on other cars has been the thing thats made me fearless about making another long trip with my SC.
Even if your not involved with repairs, just watching a bunch of nuts so determined to get everyone home safe is admireable, inspiring, etc...
must be why I've hung around so long, Its sure not the reliability and greatness of the car. (its the people who love them!!)

[victor malvar]

Hi! yes that is admirable! I still need some stickers by the way...

I would answer this way...We've been pretty busy getting parts out to people who need them to have people helping people fix their cars non stop for 4 or more years without a vacation.

I just thought it was a real good thing to have get togethers and all bring your specialty and help a lot of guys that may not be as efficient in some areas as much as others.I know many people that do not have these get togethers. I listen to their emails and try to get them going the best we can by email or phone. Whatever it takes. Sometimes It's running to Fed Ex to get a part to some member overnight for a tuning or because it's their daily driver...

I suppose that finding the parts and the time to work on these challenging cars someone has to find them! Sometimes it's not too easy. You have to love the people you're working with and also love cars and we love both. I suppose we're always busy trying to do our part in our own way! Keeping them running well and providing the tech support, shipping the parts as fast as possible keeps us pretty busy connected to the computer all day and the phone. Helping members and non members with the help they need is rewarding. It can be exhausting 16 hrs a day you got to love doing it. We need a vacation just like anyone else but sometimes there is too much going on to break away! As I said...What better than to go somewhere were you can meet good people and have fun doing make friends! We hardly ever have the time to do things together. I see these get togethers as a real good idea where we all get to meet and get to know each other on a more personal basis which is a good thing. I could not make the last two shootouts due to some health issues which are finally getting a little better. I look forward to meeting you also.
Take care!
Victor and Diane

The other part which is nice is putting a face on people you speak to all the time but have never met. I understood your point clearly Hope you understand ours. A good Vacation and good friends helping friends that's what we do and enjoy most.:) :)

[TSC89]

Where is everyone meeting on Saturday? I will be coming into town that morning.

[Melon]

At this point, not sure what's going on Saturday. If anyone has any idea's as to what is going on in the area, that would be great.


Cruise Night
Liberty, MO at Kansas and Main Streets on the Square in Downtown Liberty. Sponsored by the Historic Liberty Merchants, the City of Liberty and the Mid America Mustangers. 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Contact Gary Hanson at (816) 524-PONY (7669) or Don Altis at (816) 517-2262 for additional information

Cruise Night
Lee's Summit, MO: Bullseye Bar & Deli, 1169 N.E. Rice Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, (816) 525-4641. Bikes and custom cars on day starting at 11:00 am.


That's all I've seen so far.

-Melon

[David Neibert]

Andy,

Is there some reason why we are not planning to go to KCIR on Saturday ?

David

[007_SuperCoupe]

Andy,

Is there some reason why we are not planning to go to KCIR on Saturday ?

David

Not really...I suppose that we could. Friday night was the "open" racing. I could contact KCIR and see if we would be welcome on Saturday.

So Friday night might just turn into a meet for dinner then Saturday we go to the track. I'll do some digging on this today. I'll get back and let you know.

[MakoSC]

cooler air ,they run later, no sun...

but whateva would be fine

[MakoSC]

also there is a wedding sat
one I plan to crash
free food and drink (oh hell yeah)

we will be the readhead stepchildren from NO side of any family.....

at least none will claim

[Melon]

Hadn't really gotten too far to see about KCIR on Saturday, but if they are open - I don't see why not. I haven't even seen a schedule for them, just heard they were doing open racing on Friday night.

-Melon

[007_SuperCoupe]

I sent them an email this morning. That Saturday and Sunday they have the 4th Annual Soul Brothers event. I asked them if that meant the track was open to us or closed. Hopefully I hear back soon. If not, then I'll call.

[David Neibert]

I'm asking because many of us wouldn't be able to get there until Friday night and won't be able to race. I don't mind racing with the Soul brothers or whatever they have going on Saturday.

David

[forcfed93]

I'm asking because many of us wouldn't be able to get there until Friday night and won't be able to race. I don't mind racing with the Soul brothers or whatever they have going on Saturday.

David
I'm in the same position as David ... I wouldn't be able to get there until after 5pm and after the drive, I'm not sure how much fun I'd be or have!

[007_SuperCoupe]

Got the info from the track today. Here's what they had to say:

Sam
The track is open to the public at the Soul Brothers event and they are letting people run that day plus there is money up for graps also.
If you have any questions please call 816-358-6701 or e-mail me at carolschreier@kcir.net Thanks KCIR Carol

So it appears that we can run on Saturday. Although I'm not sure that it'll be complete test and tune type racing, but more competitive racing. So some of us *me* may not be racing all that long...hehe

[Melon]

Regardless as to weather conditions (as long as it's not raining like KC Meet Sept 02) I'll make a few passes, mostly to see what my car will be capable of with the new setup. But it would be nice to have the opportunity to go race for most of the day.

And this will probably sound ignorant of myself - but who are the Soul Brothers?

-Melon

[MakoSC]

Jake and Elwood

see
they on a mission from god

[4cefed]

Hello everyone, I am planning on attending this event. I live in the area, so not a big deal. Looking forward to meeting everyone and seeing some nice cars.

[seawalkersee]

You gotta get yours fixed before you come:D ....oh wait...so do I:( .

Chris

[4cefed]

true true, but i found a line...

[seawalkersee]

Cool...now if I can just find a tune and an intercooler....and exhaust....and some racing seats....awwwww forget it...I will be there in the LX.

Chris

[4cefed]

I have a few mods in mind too... As to getting them done, thats another story. I guess I'll be the slowest SC there.

Ryan

[Melon]

Not if mine isn't running by then :D I'm working on mine, but should have it running like a champ in about a week after the tune.

-Melon

[4cefed]

my plans include fuel pump, injectors, maf, late model tank, complete the exhaust, pulley, IC fan, maybe a double IC... I probably won't get hardly any of it done, but this meet has got me motivated again.

Someone tell me to quit buying suspension, wheels, and tires for the Jeep, and that the GTP doesn't need to be modded...

[seawalkersee]

Dude...when you get the Jeep done...and the SC done....we can roll 24/7.

Chris

[4cefed]

Dude...when you get the Jeep done...and the SC done....we can roll 24/7.

Chris


I'm about done with the Jeep. Maybe an 8.8 swap, gears, and a locker next winter...

Maybe 32's this summer.

As for the GTP, the GF doesn't want any mods.

[Melon]

3 weeks left to your room! Who's coming?

Oh, and mine runs like a champ - so if I can keep it that way - It'll be there. Otherwise, I'll catch a ride down or bring my truck :D

-Melon

[David Neibert]

I'm still planning to attend.

David

[Nettlesd]

I'm not sure if I can make the meet or not. I believe it's too far of a drive for me. Anyway, in the mean time, I'm not sure if I can find my SC.

[Melon]

I'm sure we can find someone to pick you up Duane :D You can't be THAT far away haha.

-Melon

[traveler]

Cool...now if I can just find a tune and an intercooler....and exhaust....and some racing seats....awwwww forget it...I will be there in the LX.

Chris

I'll be there in the LE. KCIR is only about 4-5 miles from my folks house in Lees Summit. :D

Wish I could get the heads and intake put on before that but just don't see it happening.

[007_SuperCoupe]

Just wanted to bump this so those who haven't yet made reservations can do so. May 23rd is coming up fast!

[35thauto]

good idea, I needed that! I am "IN" thanks Sam! :D

[victor malvar]

Hi Sam,

We really would like to be there. I was hoping to meet you, Melon Ken, and the rest of the group. Ken will be away that date so I am not sure If we can make it. We tried to make it for the tuning but we had some set backs and also some positive things happen since. I was not able to get the info I had hoped to get today but I will tell you on Monday. Len had a family issue.

Thanks Sam.

TTYSoon!

Victor.....

[Melon]

Less than a week to get the rooms here. I got mine :D

-Melon

[007_SuperCoupe]

I just want to update this so there's no confusion...apparantly there's been a little...

The meet is actually on June 23-24 (and maybe a little on the 25th) whereas the time to book the hotel rooms by is the 23rd of May. So book your rooms now and be at the meet on June 23rd!

Sorry if there was some confusion on the matter...dates haven't changed, we just added a "get your room by" date.

[LOLA]

I'll be there. I can't drive my Cougar (LOLA)as she needs some front end work. Cords are sticking out of the side on the left front tire:eek:
Dan

[MakoSC]

If you didn't "get your room by"

Melon says he got plenty of room

so bring your friends dogs cats birds ect......

Just don't bring your women
{he takes them home} :p

[Melon]

It's nice of Marc to offer my room to everyone :D Hope you all bring sleeping bags cuz none of you are sharing a bed with me.... unless your in your early 20's, single, and cute.. then maybe :D

-Melon

[007_SuperCoupe]

It's nice of Marc to offer my room to everyone :D Hope you all bring sleeping bags cuz none of you are sharing a bed with me.... unless your in your early 20's, single, and cute.. then maybe :D

-Melon


Wow, I'm cute, could be single if the offer is good enough...although I'm a little old for you...don't rule out the early 30s...

Guess you've got to be a little more selective there, Melon, unless there's something "Brokeback" that I don't want to know about you....

:p

[Melon]

No Brokeback here. I don't want to find 'something extra' on anyone I date if you know what I'm talking about.

-Melon

[seawalkersee]

No...would you look at me and tell me if I have that "something extra" you are looking for?:eek:

Chris

[Melon]

No...would you look at me and tell me if I have that "something extra" you are looking for?:eek:

Chris

How about no :eek: This has certainly gotten off topic in the last few posts....

So, who's all coming down again?

-Melon

[MakoSC]

off topic?? me?:eek:
ohhh poor MELON
hey, he got some other "stuff" for offer too
But Imma gonna wait till you all get here for I let you "IN"

I do know who's tub will be full of ICE & BEER 2

[victor malvar]

This is sounding better all the time. Sam, I will talk with you later today.

We have our room but we may need another one for a friend. My son may come with me so we can room together.

I think he will be flying us there. I would like to drive but it's a lot of miles round trip. There is going to be racing. I would not mind bringing the SC and having some fun racing for a change. If any one needs any thing small. We can bring it in case anyone breaks down .

Maybe make a small list of what would be the most common things that might
be of use to keep everyone SC's running etc. Or just bring beer........!

We could put a SC-XR7 first aid kit together for whom ever may need a minor repair.Belts maybe? plugs? etc. Hopefully no one will need anything.Think about what might be needed the most. We can bring a few things just in case. Maybe someone could make a list and we will bring what we can. Let us know if we can help out with anything....

Looking forward to this meet !!!

[007_SuperCoupe]

I do know who's tub will be full of ICE & BEER 2

Whether he wants it to be or not...hehe!

Victor, the first aid kits that were brought to the shootout were as follows:

Plugs
Wires
Belts
Coolant
All engine electrical sensors/parts (cam, crank, DIS, etc)
1/2 shafts
upper engine gasket sets (particularly the manifold and head gaskets)
(Of course all the tools to get it all done)

I think that pretty much sums it up. There could be a little more, but that stuff was the most common. I'm just going off the top of my head too, so there's probably a couple things I'm forgetting...

[35thauto]

In addition to freon & gages , I will bring a light lens (plastic) polish kit to bring back some new look to some headlights or a gage cluster cover if anyone needs it.

[Nettlesd]

If any one needs any thing small. We can bring it in case anyone breaks down .

Let's see, how about a new 3.8SC long block, 3.8SC short block, block, crank, heads, blowers (late model..MAG III, etc), cold air kits, driveshafts, MP front mount intercooler, radiator. That will probably work for now.

Ok, ok, if you can't carry that stuff with you, how about some of the cool aluminum stuff I've heard that you've been working on. Rumors of tensioner pulleys and other small items in the works. Oh, oh, seeing the new shorter condenser would be nice.

We also need shot-peen media, sand and dishwashing soap. For those of us who want to strengthen the motor internals, port and polish the heads and clean the motor while racing.

[traveler]

I won't be staying at the hotel, (saving funds) but I would like to hang out. When and where would the best place to meet everyone be on Fri. evening? The hotel, or KCIR?

[007_SuperCoupe]

I won't be staying at the hotel, (saving funds) but I would like to hang out. When and where would the best place to meet everyone be on Fri. evening? The hotel, or KCIR?

At this point, the hotel will be the best place to meet up. We don't know when people are going to be arriving for sure, so for now we will meet up there. I plan on being there around check-in time or a little later (3:00 pm) but I don't anticipate going to the track before 6:00. We will leave information at the front desk though if we do decide to head to the track before everyone gets there (for those who will be arriving later).

[Nettlesd]

I won't be staying at the hotel, (saving funds) but I would like to hang out. When and where would the best place to meet everyone be on Fri. evening? The hotel, or KCIR?

I'll be next door at Sheridan's eating frozen custard.

[traveler]

I'll be next door at Sheridan's eating frozen custard.

LOL Well NOW I know where I'll be! :D

[4cefed]

The track was hooking really well last night. Didn't have the SC, but hardly any one was having traction problems... Hopefully it stays that way.

[Melon]

I like to hear that :D Makes me have more confidence in trying to run when we are there.

-Melon

[4cefed]

The GTP post in the non-technical forum was the car I was running.

[007_SuperCoupe]

I'm not going to be running mine now. I'm not going to have the valve body here in time...and I'm not going to run it any more without the valve body. I really don't want to push my luck with the OD band...I'm really not sure how many more WOT shifts to OD it'll take.

In fact, I'm not going to be home again until the 23rd when I pack up to leave for KC. I'm just hoping that my bumper is done by then so I can have it on for the meet instead of the old banged up one that I have now.

[thunderbird96]

get there early at the track because the line is long to check in.It's 20 bucks to race and bring helmet's.I will be there at 5pm

[seawalkersee]

You want me to bring those cams for you Jason?

Chris

[Melon]

Weather looks to be decent for the weekend.


Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high around 86.

Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low near 67.

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high around 82.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday: Partly cloudy, with a high around 81.


According to National Weather Service anyway. (http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClick.php?CityName=Independence&state=MO&site=EAX)

-Melon

[Melon]

get there early at the track because the line is long to check in.It's 20 bucks to race and bring helmet's.I will be there at 5pm

What about clothing? I seem to remember a track at one time or another requiring any racer to wear pants?

Double checking before I pack nothing but shorts and then can't race :D

-Melon

[racecougar]

Pants are required as per NHRA's rules. However, helmets shouldn't be required unless you're running 13.99 or quicker.

-Rod

[seawalkersee]

You coming Rod?

Chris

[racecougar]

Nope, I won't be able to make it.

-Rod

[Melon]

For anyone in the area - any good car washes in the general area of the hotel? Just in case mine gets dirty on the way down... can't have a dirty car now, can I? :D I gotta try to keep it cleaner than Duane's haha

-Melon

[traveler]

You want me to bring those cams for you Jason?

Chris

I'm going to have a set of 18" wheels and tires for sale. Only downside is the 5x4.5 bolt pattern. :D Possibly a set of PI heads with me to.

[Thomas A]

What kind of wheels are they? 5x4.5 works for me :D

Speaking of parts, what all am I supposed to be bringing?

'93 Service Manual - Chris
LCA's and Perches - Duane
AC Compressor - Sam

Am I forgetting anything? For anyone that is going to be there and is looking for SC or Mark VIII parts, let me know. I might just have it and can save you some freight. Also still have lots of spring perches left.

Thomas

[4cefed]

Last time out I wore shorts and had no problems, but they will give you hell if you don't have a helmet.

[racecougar]

I'm guessing it's a little track then? Is it even a 1/4 mile track?

-Rod

[traveler]

They have large sanctioned races at KCIR. I haven't raced there, but I'm pretty certain its a 1/4 mile track.

[35thauto]

How about race fuel? I found some here & I will be bringing 5 Gal. its 110 octane, so it wont take much if any one wants any its 6.50 per gal.

[Nettlesd]

For anyone in the area - any good car washes in the general area of the hotel? Just in case mine gets dirty on the way down... can't have a dirty car now, can I? :D I gotta try to keep it cleaner than Duane's haha
-Melon

There was a car wash down the road from the hotel but I think it got torn down to build a new CVS Pharmacy. I'll drive down Noland road, oh wait, they have a new car wash the other way but I'm not sure if it's open yet. I just remembered that down the road from the new car wash is a very nice one, so, I think that should suffice.

[Nettlesd]

Speaking of parts, what all am I supposed to be bringing?

Am I forgetting anything? For anyone that is going to be there and is looking for SC or Mark VIII parts, let me know. I might just have it and can save you some freight. Also still have lots of spring perches left.

Thomas

Accessory brackets?

Mark VIII pumpkin?

Oh heck, Thomas, you might as well just bring all your parts and parts cars with you. So, you should be bringing at least 5 Mark VIII's to part out, 2 or more SC's to part out and enough misc parts for us to just go through and take for the taking.

[Nettlesd]

I also heard that Chris will be giving exquisite back rubs to the first 10 people that show up Friday night. In addition to that, for a low price of $2, he can even provide a nice leg humping.

[Melon]

I also heard that Chris will be giving exquisite back rubs to the first 10 people that show up Friday night. In addition to that, for a low price of $2, he can even provide a nice leg humping.

Wow.. makes me really glad I'm getting there late on Friday :eek:

-Melon

[thunderbird96]

are we racing friday or saturday? yes the have race fuel/ yes it's a 1/4 mile/yes you can wear shorts/ and you need a helemt no matter how fast you run

[Thomas A]

Dibs on a back rub! You better save one for me Chris!! :D

I totally forgot that you were looking for a MK8 Pumpkin. I actually just got one in. I will try my best to get it out of the car and stripped tommorow so I can bring it down this weekend.

I can bring the accesory brackets, but the passenger side is different then the one you currently have on the car.

Thomas

[seawalkersee]

Races might not matter...its a rainin...

Chris

[4cefed]

It's definitely a rainin... Left the top off of the Jeep last night. Nice wet ride to work.

It looks like 82 and partly cloudy Friday evening.

[35thauto]

Rain wont last, should be raining here in wichita but no..... it did but now its a steam bath!

[4cefed]

I just talked to a buddy of mine who is going out to the track with me. He says there will be quite a few f-body's at the track from the local club.

It's time for some f-body spankin'.

[seawalkersee]

And if not...we can always make fun of thier crappy interriors, leaking t-tops, junk rear ends, and saggy door....hinge...s..........................Yeah well Im still glad I dont own one of those cars...

Chris

[thunderbird96]

where are we meeting at on friday the track or hotel?

[SCgraphics guy]

You guys have fun, I know we will!!:D :D
If we could have put the Midwest meet & Colo meet, together in a more central location , we would have had the biggest western meet in years.
Maybe ever!
We have got the potetial for having nearly 15+ cars attending our meet this weekend.

[Melon]

where are we meeting at on friday the track or hotel?

I'll be at the hotel. Since I won't be getting there til late, I'm not planning to hit up the track. I'll just hang out in the parking lot and BS with whoever happens to be there. I should be somewhat easy to spot - 05 F150 as the tow vehicle, and red 91 LX with Cobra R's is my 'Bird - both with Nebraska plates.

Todd - I'm up for an idea like that. It's a good idea for next year and since it's early enough - there's no reason why everyone interested can't make it :D By the way, I see you didn't get blown away the other night - Heard there was a tornado warning for your area.

-Melon

[007_SuperCoupe]

You guys have fun, I know we will!!:D :D
If we could have put the Midwest meet & Colo meet, together in a more central location , we would have had the biggest western meet in years.
Maybe ever!
We have got the potetial for having nearly 15+ cars attending our meet this weekend.

I'm planning on it Todd...if we had a bit more coordination this year it would have happened that way. And from the sound of it, we're going to have 10+ cars there in KC. I'm hoping for a few more to show up unannounced. Either way, it sounds like we're going to have very good turn out at both locations. Maybe next year will be Hastings, NE and we can run around the new road course there...

[Thomas A]

I'm hoping for three Mark VIII's! I think a couple KC Mark VIII Guys are going to stop by.

And I decided today that I will be making it, and I will be bringing my car. Can't race though becuase I am still having fuel delivery issues on the top end.

I've got the trunk full of parts. Anyone need some 24# Injectors or 80mm Mark VIII MAFs? I've got a couple sets I'd like to sell. I also have aluminum spring perches that I will make anyone a special KC meet price if you want them. Just let me know.

Thomas

[Thomas A]

I sent you a PM NettlesD! ;)

Thomas

[Nettlesd]

I've got the trunk full of parts.Thomas

Woo Hoo, free for all. :D

I also have aluminum spring perches that I will make anyone a special KC meet price if you want them. Just let me know.
Thomas

Is $5 too much?


Not a problem on the PM.

I should be there. Look for a guy passed out in the parking lot from drinking too much gas.

[4cefed]

Where was everyone at tonight? Is anything going on tommorrow? I had some serious traction issues and could only muster a few 15.3's. However, The GTP netted it's best time to date 14.712 at 94.71 with a 2.118 60' time.

The bird was trapping at 91-92. Even at a 2400rpm launch, I was getting excessive wheelhop and tire spin. I think the 2.369 60' times tells the tale.

[seawalkersee]

Yeahhhh...I wondered where you were. We are on the north side of I-70 on Noland Rd. It was more of a BS session/show yesterday. There were 14 cars there (i think) at Sheridans frozen custard. I called Melon today and he said they are going to race...Its raining pretty hard here now in K-town so Im not so sure I will go again today.

Chris

[007_SuperCoupe]

Chris,
There's no rain over here at the hotel now. You need to come by here so you can see the heads I brought with me...since you had some questions about them...

I didn't get here until late last night since I had to put my bumper together then on my car yesterday, it delayed my start time significantly. Then I had to take a nearly 2-hour detour to pick up my oldest son from Boy Scout camp.

Drop me or Melon a line if you are heading this way...

402-326-1417

[007_SuperCoupe]

Okay...now it's raining...

But it's not going to stick around too long...maybe for 30 minutes or so according to local radar....

[seawalkersee]

You guys that didnt show up to this meet, really missed out on a good time. Aparently it was my birthday too...I got free cake. Figured out the Aden boys are more like the Younger gang (outlaws) and Nettles is going to need a new engine from shooting a hole in the oil pan with his .357.

For those of you who say the numbers on the heads that Sam had were junk should really consider taking a look at what he is trying to do. With the larger valves in the head, I did some eyeballing and they looked really good. From the increase of exhaust valve size, it increased the short turn radius to something that I think is a TON more managable for our cars. The heads were in good shape and appeared to be really well done. Small things like unshrouding the valve and making it look like a stock head were done. I know some of you are going to say something about a frined who could do that for $20.00 but I mean it really does look professional like Sam said it did. Tomorrow (they hope), they are going to go to the track. I wont be able to make that trip because of my other projects.

Good luck guys and I hope you have a good safe trip back.

Sam, be carefull on your way to and from TX.

Chris

[007_SuperCoupe]

Rain and all it was a good time...

We made it a family affair with all 4 kids...and it worked out for the most part...hehe

Chris,
Thanks for the words about the heads...I'm a proponent of allowing the parts to speak for themselves...which they will, I have no doubt. I just want to bring something to the community that will be something worth the money spent.


We will be careful on our trip. It'll be a drive tomorrow, (today) but it shouldn't be an overly tough drive.

Everyone have a safe trip home.

When are we doing this again??? :D

[seawalkersee]

We could do it next weekend...provided its in the same place:D

Chris

[Nettlesd]

Yes, it was Chris's birthday. It's an old trick from the old timers of this club. Yea, you know what I'm talking about. :D

Concerning the heads, I think I heard the ported one say to me "I've been reamed".

The Aden boys and I were kicking around the idea of renting the track for our next meeting. I think if we rented the track, I could convince the St. Louis and IL crew to attend. My prediction would be $100 a person to run as many times as you want. I'm going to look into it and find out how much it will cost and how many cars it would take to pull it off.

[Melon]

Happy Birthday Mongo :D

It was a great time. I'll upload pictures later that I took - not too many, but still a few. Had a great time, but wish we could have made it to the track. Oh well, I've got some detenation issues so probably a good thing I didn't make it.

Thoughts of the weekend:
Mongo likes the chocolate cake :D
Chris never did hump anyone's leg.. atleast not that I saw
Rain sucks
Ken needs to bring an extra set of keys next time
Aden brothers got lost.. in a cornfield :D j/k
Some of us have fast cars, but can't count (Smokehouse BBQ reference)
Jason's car (yes the yellow one) runs on a switch.. it's either ON or OFF :D
Rain sucks
The wedding party ends when someone pukes :eek:

That's all I can think of for now... stay tuned for pictures later. Hope everyone made it home with no problems :D

-Melon

[seawalkersee]

Oh...and dont forget that Mike likes younger girls...ones who have to have their boyfriends register with the state...

Chris

[Melon]

Click here (http://www.midwestthundercats.com/forums/myspace/members/Melon/KC/) for the rest of the pictures I took. They are from the hotel on Saturday.

Here's a rough summary - atleast from my point of view:
Friday: I got there about 730pm to find a row of T-Bird's in front of the custard place. I checked in, unloaded, and headed over to hang out with them. Didn't really do anything else that night.

Got up Saturday and we all set out for breakfast - There wasn't a Perkins where they thought one was, so we ended up at Denny's. After that, those that wanted to go to the car show did that - a few, including myself, stayed at the hotel. It started to rain around 3 I think and it hung around for a while which cut out the idea of racing at KCIR. Had a late dinner at Smokehouse BBQ (good place to eat by the way.. atleast IMO) Good stories were told and the waitress was very cool - she took alot of crap from us, but she was able to dish it back.

Got up Sunday morning to hear about a lost set of keys. So waited around for a locksmith to come get things taken care of and then hit the road about 11 to get home around 230ish. No, the lost keys didn't belong to me :D

Overall - Had a great time seeing old friends, making new ones - and can't wait to do this again. Same time, next year? :D

-Melon

[thunderbird96]

well i had a blast. I ate to damn mutch.I really enjoyed seeing some fine as birds. I only got to make one pass today at the track.Oh and my car isn't just off and on marc.I almost forgot the fun we had laughing at the ricers.

[Thunder95]

Had a good time meeting everyone, great people and great cars. Next time I'll hopefully spend less time on my A/C and more time looking at cars and talking! Hope everyone made it home safe and sound. I've contacted KCIR about renting sometime this summer/fall, so I'll keep everyone informed. Thanks again everyone!

-Joel

[thunderbird96]

well here is the info on the chapter site and what i have gotten done so far tonight. email is www.midwesttccoa@yahoo.com
and webpage is www.geocities.com/midwesttccoa

[Thunder95]

Here are some pics, mostly from friday early, and a few on saturday...click to enlarge. Anyone have more?

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-Joel

[TSC89]

Had a great time and was able to put names with faces! Lots of great converations and hanging out. Matt Mckee, thanks for the COLD AIR! Wasn't able to come back out on Sunday but I was able to pick up a lot of spare parts out at the "Pick and Pull" yard. Looking forward to the next get together! Try to post some pics later.

Jim Sanderson

[seawalkersee]

Yeah...leave it up to Jim to have a lower milage car than Duane...

Chris

[007_SuperCoupe]

I know there are a few more pictures out there...

Specifically a couple of my wife...hehe

And I know Chris got a pic of the front of my SC... since I've had that bumper on for a whole 3 days now... If you've got it handy, you can post it...I'd like to see how it turned out...

Had a great time. Made it to Dallas today just fine. Even after I stayed up until 1:30~ and got up at 6:00~. Tomorrow we finish our journey to Houston for our vacation.

Glad to hear that you all got home safely. And that the lost keys were reconstructed at great expense at the last minute so a certain nice red SC could make it back home...hehe!

[thunderbird96]

chris check out the site man. happy late bithday mongo

[35thauto]

I wish I could post the pics I have, here is an attempt!

[Thomas A]

Had a great time as usual! Thanks to everyone who showed up! I didn't make it down until after 12am on Friday, so I missed out on some of the fun :(

Ohhh... and maybe a little incentive for you guys that thought about coming that didnt. Let see....... Great Food, Cool Cars, Awesome People, and..... 2 hot chicks skinny dipping in the hotel pool at 3am?? :eek:

http://www.cornhuskerbay.com/KC_June_Meet/KCmeet1.JPG

Thomas

[Kurt K]

and..... 2 hot chicks skinny dipping in the hotel pool at 3am?? :eek:

Thomas

This thread is worthless without pics! :D

[TSC89]

Here are some of pics from Friday.

[TSC89]

Some pic's from the car show Saturday.

[TSC89]

Pics from American Bandstand. Sam, do you mean these pics!:)

[TSC89]

Back at the hotel parking lot Saturday afternoon.

[TSC89]

More pics from Saturday afternoon.

[seawalkersee]

Here are the few that I took...
First and second are Kens car.
Third is my car....with Kens car in the way.
Fourth is Jims car.
Fifth is Thomas As car.

Chris

[seawalkersee]

And some more...
First is Sams car.
Next is Melons car.
Here is the tables all combined at Smokehouse...if you look REALLY close, you can see Sam and his ENTIRE family at the booth at the back of the table.

Chris

[seawalkersee]

So...as I sat there and heard all of the clapping and thought.."Oh...some poor schmuck is having a birthday...Why is Duane running back to his seat? Why is everyone at the table except for me clapping?....Man...they got me..."

Mongo like chocolate.

I was going to erase this last pic, but the look on Matts face is PRICLESS...

Chris

[adpsmp]

I second the thanks to Mike. My air was so cold going home...it actually froze up inside some...which he also explained how to fix to me over the phone....So...even more thanks.
I really enjoyed meeting everyone....very cool crowd. I look forward to doing it again soon.

Andy
ADPSMP

[35thauto]

Glad to hear some are cooler now:) A/C is good! here are some more pic's too!

[007_SuperCoupe]

Yeah, I'll have to get that A/C thing worked out in the future...I was too busy doing other stuff to get it done. No big deal...I've been without for a couple years now, so it's not like I'm not used to it! Hehehe...

Maybe I'll have to plan a trip down to Wichita in the future...

Sam, do you mean these pics!
Yup, those are the pics...hehe...

if you look REALLY close, you can see Sam and his ENTIRE family at the booth at the back of the table.
Yup, we're back there...all six of us. Marcia and I have decided (repeatedly) that we are going to start leaving the kids at home...it just hasn't happened yet...hehe...

This thread is worthless without pics!
Yes, Kurt, pictures would be better...although we all didn't find out about the skinny dipping until after the fact...the next evening when they were completely trashed again. Funny thing is that some of us didn't go to bed until about that time...how we missed it, I'm not sure...

[seawalkersee]

This thread is worthless without pics! :D

Thats it...That is the LAST time I leave you guys unsupervised...I would have had pix...If I could have kept the Adens from posing with the fat guy...:rolleyes:

Chris

[thunderbird96]

listen here mongo im not fat just big boned.The short blond was dumb as hell she probably needed all the booze just to get laid.She wasn't that hot.for the most of the weekend i had a blast.Except only getting to make one pass on sunday at kcir.

[kenewagner]

Here are a few pictures I took. The first one is me with my favorite TBU shirt on;) A couple of the parking lot where we gathered. Most of what I took are repeative of other pictures already posted. Great time and gather a lot of ideas to improve my SC. Thanks Duane for the ideas. Never found my keys, maybe one of the hot chicks ended up with them and didnt know what to do with them. I be back to KC for the next meet when ever that will be

[seawalkersee]

I told ya Ken...its this weekend. I will probably be the only one there though;)

Chris

[thunderbird96]

I already have had the midwest chapter stickers made up.I get mine on wensday.They are 25-30 range in price she hasn't got a set price until she figure's how mutch time and material it will take. They are white 18 inches wide 10 inches tall. There for the back windows midwest chapter part is in a semi circle


TCCOA.com


thunderbird logo here


midwest chapter

[007_SuperCoupe]

As promised on my trip to TX, (actually on the way home...) I stopped by the hotel we stayed at last summer for the shootout...

No, the tire part is actually gone. I suspect that it was not removed, but rather blew off in a thunderstorm. That's my theory at any rate. Especially since nothing else has changed about the hotel.

The parking lot burnout evidence is still there...Chris, sorry I didn't see where your shoes left any marks from when I did my burnout...although you did "hook up better" than I did...hehe

It does appear that they resurfaced the access road to Walmart...there were no black marks present at all.


Hey Ken, where's that "other" picture of you in the TBU shirt...that's the one I want to see... ;)

[traveler]

Oh...and dont forget that Mike likes younger girls...ones who have to have their boyfriends register with the state...

Chris

I'm reminded of the Great George Burns who said "People ask me why I don't date women my own age. I'd love to date women my age, but at my age there are no women my age!" :D:D

And the waitress was of age for consent (I.E. over 18) she just seemed to like older men! :D

listen here mongo im not fat just big boned.The short blond was dumb as hell she probably needed all the booze just to get laid.She wasn't that hot.for the most of the weekend i had a blast.Except only getting to make one pass on sunday at kcir.

The blonde was cute. She was trashed and then some, and yes she was DUMB! But she knew cars. For example she knew there was NO WAY a rear drive car could make 600 HP because the chassis would flex! But a front drive could it no problem:D:D LOL

[seawalkersee]

Its probably best that I was not there to feild that answer...She would have been a tad on the angry side when I called her a stupid so and so....

Which pic of Ken are you talking about Sam? The one where he has the bright RED sleeves?

Chris

[007_SuperCoupe]

Its probably best that I was not there to feild that answer...She would have been a tad on the angry side when I called her a stupid so and so....

Which pic of Ken are you talking about Sam? The one where he has the bright RED sleeves?

Chris

She was too trashed to have probably noticed. But she would have been argumentative just for the sake of arguing. She couldn't understand that a car can be made to have well over 600 whp without flexing too much... It went on and on...

As for the picture...I took 2 of them for Ken...one is the one he posted...the other isn't posted...it's the one that I like better. It really shows Ken's...better side...hehehe

[Thunder95]

Couple of guys around KC are going to KCIR either this weekend (18th) or next weekend (25th). Anyone interested? Right now we have 3 people going for sure. Lets have a showing!

-Joel

[traveler]

I'd like to go, I haven't been to KCIR before. I went to MoKan last night and got runner up in the Slow Bracket class (I hate that name). Anyway, finalize a date and we'll see what happens.

[Thunder95]

The date is flexible, I'm just trying to feel out what is best for everyone else. Whatever works for the majority, so we can have a good showing.

-Joel

[racecougar]

I think most of us St. Louis guys are heading to the Hot Rod Supernationals in Springfield, IL, on the 25-27th.

-Rod

[Thunder95]

Would any of you STL guys be up to a KCIR trip? We're having a meet in Wichita come october I think, we'd love to see you guys there too.

-Joel

[Kurt K]

Would any of you STL guys be up to a KCIR trip? We're having a meet in Wichita come october I think, we'd love to see you guys there too.

-Joel

Most of us will be in Ohio for this year's Shootout on Oct 1st.

edit: sorry, the first time I read your post, I thought it read october 1, not october I

[racecougar]

It's always a possibility, but there aren't too many open weekends left this year. We just had a meet here this weekend, plus the Hot Rod Supernats in two weeks, the SC shootout at the end of September, and our monthly dinner meets, some of us start to get worn out after a while.

-Rod