Can't wait to be part of it.

You and me both ;)

Been so tied up with the holidays and such, I just got the chance to read through some of this one...hmmmm, im not that far away...

Total Est. Time: 3 hours, 9 minutes Total Est. Distance: 209.24 miles

With numbers like that how could you pass it up. The second one in history just gotta do it.

Just a reminder to our northern and southern border members, Starting in January you will need a passport to enter our country so plan accordingly as in the states it takes 6 weeks and about $100US to get a passport. So apply now so you will be ready.

Just a reminder to our northern and southern border members, Starting in January you will need a passport to enter our country so plan accordingly as in the states it takes 6 weeks and about $100US to get a passport. So apply now so you will be ready.

:agree:

I almost forgot about that, it is Mandatory as of 01/01/07 to cross borders :(

It's still gonna be one hell of a Party :metal:

I am sure we will wake this town up......lol

Nah, just over run it :D

If this thing keeps growing Boss you will have some explaining to do when it's over.

:agree: :phat:

It's ok we dont have a jail here......lol

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

It's hard to believe that a whole year has slipped away. In a few days we will go to Yellow 69's for the kick off cookout. Then on to Maggie Valley for the Nats. With just a little rest then we will go to Norwood Mo. and three whole days of meet and greet and eat with people of like faith, hopes, and dreams. Back to my place to get ready for my 2ed annual Lip Smackin' Snackin' and tire roast Here in Big Sandy Tn. Next on my list is the fall 4th annual LUV in at Luvs place in Jackson Tn. I hope to work in 2 or 3 more shows/events during the year but will not feel like I've been slighted at all if this is all I get. I am hoping to meet a lot of new folks this year in my travels. Happy New Year.

Just a reminder to our northern and southern border members, Starting in January you will need a passport to enter our country so plan accordingly as in the states it takes 6 weeks and about $100US to get a passport. So apply now so you will be ready.

Mine has just expired and the wife has never had one, but the paperwork is getting processed now. Just have to see what is required for the young lad now.

69cruiser, will be looking forward to meeting you in July. If you don't mind me asking what do you have the 283 installed in?

The 283 will soon be installed in my 69 C10 LWB Fleetside truck that is in the midst of a complete redo. I have a few friends that have used 283's in there trucks/cars, and they say its a great motor(I have seen them perform too), so I decided I would sway from the 350 fad that everyone else is following in this town and go for somthing you dont see quite as often.

- Cory

I have 3 of them stuck back for future projects. Don't know when if ever I will use them but I love the way they sound with a pair of cherry bomb glass packs

Same here, my buddies 71 C10 LWB Fleetside had a 283 with a set of cherry bombs on it, and thats what got me hooked on the 283! nothin better then the sound of a high winding 283 IMO.

- Cory

It's ok we dont have a jail here......lol

They might build one after we leave, or they might build one if they find out we're coming :)

:no:

Countdown to the Meet (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=7&day=7&year=2007&hour=8&min=0&sec=0&p0=605)

Well it's 2007 now, this just got a lil bit closer :lol:

Yeah it's gonna happen this year. Better get busy, don't want to miss none of this.

It will be here before we know it :)

i intend to be there looks like i'll have my 68 road ready for the trip

that would be great but if you dont you still need to show up :)

:agree:

We want as many members as we can get, if you can drive your Classic
that would be great, but PLEASE don't use it as an excuse not to come.

its pretty ready now got my brand new sport mirrors on it got it painted in some kool flat black and got my rally wheels on it i need to take some after pics of it now its came a long ways inside and out since i first got it not bad and i still have less than 500 bucks in it, just gonna go with new plugs and wires and it will make the trip i'm almost positive i have plenty of time between now and then to get the bugs worked out of it

I don't know what I'll be riding in yet. Will have to see how this all shapes up but plan to be there from start to finish.

thought i would post a pick of what it looks like here :)

http://www.streetcruizin.com/photoplog/images/5/medium/1_100_0396.jpg

http://www.streetcruizin.com/photoplog/images/5/medium/1_100_0402.jpg

http://www.streetcruizin.com/photoplog/images/5/medium/1_100_0398.jpg

Is the second shot what your driveway looks like from the road? Can you see your house from the road? Looks perfect to me.

It looks like a great place to meet. Beats the pants off of my 150' x125' corner lot.

:eek: And I thought I was in the Boonies :lol:

Shoot Luv, you live right down town!!

The first one is the back yard and the last one is pulling into the driveway.It is at least 25 minutes to any town around here :)

The 283 will soon be installed in my 69 C10 LWB Fleetside truck that is in the midst of a complete redo. I have a few friends that have used 283's in there trucks/cars, and they say its a great motor(I have seen them perform too), so I decided I would sway from the 350 fad that everyone else is following in this town and go for somthing you dont see quite as often.

- Cory

I've got a 67 283 power pack motor with a 151 (327/350) cam in my 72. It has 2 1/2 pipes and flowmasters. Lots of chop at idle, sounds excellent. I thought I was the only one here with an old 283 in my truck!!!

It is at least 25 minutes to any town around here :)

I'll rember to fill up when I get close just in case :hm:

At Rogersville is a Dragstrip Ozark International. South of Hi way 60 between Springfield and Norwood . Blue car is my Sons car. Had fun this day.... Larry

Rules for the drag strip are at the Ozark International Raceway site. Check it out. FYI.May have to make some changes to one of my rides to play there.Larry

May have to make some changes to one of my rides to play there.Larry

Yeppers, I believe Ron is NOT bringing his Nova now due to their rules vs. ours

The first one is the back yard and the last one is pulling into the driveway.It is at least 25 minutes to any town around here :)

The first few times I looked it had a red X for the first shot. That's a nice setup you have there. Looking good!!!

Yeah Luv2xclrx, Used to be alot different there. Would start Friday night till early am start all over the next day early in the day till Sunday night. Run as many trail times as you wanted, had buy backs if you would loose a round while running in a trophy bracket race. Were a lot of really nice rides a lot of daily drivers. and others. Got a Camaro that may come there . 67 really nice car. Too bad it fell victim to sub and tub,but is a relly nice drag car. Only one I can think of that will make the tech inspection . Got a few months yet will try to get one of the others ready..

Last time I checked they don't have the schedule for 2007 planned yet. They don't have the classes decided or what if any brackets will be run. So until I get some kind of positive word on what is going on I'm just planning on not running mine.

well not to thread hijack but if we can plan out a meet up my way you can race at sikeston dragstrip its 1/8 mile but they have improved it some over the years and its not one that will be hard to pass tech at within reason lots of fast cars down here too!!! the track is like 10 minutes from my house or so

If you get something going and it is not in conflict with any of our planned events I will do my best to be there. Big Block Brad and I have been trying to arrange a get together to shoot some pictures and I'll have to check and see if he can do Sikeston or has something else in mind. Right now a lot of things going on and in planning stages so just jump in the middle of it and see what happens.

i am calling the tree on left of first pic.....for my camping site......hehe

i am calling the tree on left of first pic.....for my camping site......hehe

Can I park next to ya? :lol:

Reading back through I'm a little confused. Is it Fri., Sat., Sun or Sat., Sun., Mon.?:dum: Whatever the case I'll be there, I'm just trying to give my wife as much notice for her job as possible.

Saturday is the MAIN day, it's actually Friday to Sunday, Some will not
leave till Monday, I plan on getting there around Lunch time Friday and
leaving around Lunch time Sunday, but that's subject to change based
on everyone else :lol: If alot are still there Sunday then I'll leave Monday.

Thanks for clearing that up for me. I'll probably leave home sometime Thursday morning and arrive at the motel Thursday evening. I plan on staying till Sunday evening. Not sure if I'll spend the night and leave Monday morning or just leave Sunday night. Guess it depends on how tired I am. If anyone from Texas wants to meet up and caravan I'd be up for it.

Well guys, here's what I'm dealing with. It needs just about everything.


Install rear air bags
Install fuel cell
Give the axle a good "once over"
Install brake lines
Get the engine and tranny in and make sure it runs (this is the crucial part :lol:)
Run the new wiring harness
Figure out the plumbing of the air ride system and the digital gauge
You get the idea


So we'll see if it happens or not. I figure if I can get it running by my birthday on May 22nd, it should be pretty easy to get the rest of it done and the bugs worked out by July 6th!

Stay tuned to the 67-72 board, I figure I'll have to start a post to cover "The Thrash 2007" that I'm gonna be going through!

We want as many members as we can get, if you can drive your Classic
that would be great, but PLEASE don't use it as an excuse not to come.

Just remember guys, BOSS agree's with and supports this statement 100% ;)

Oh, I'll be there regardless. If it's not in the '68 then it'll be my S-10 if it's not the S-10 then... God forbid it will be in my Integra!

Luv, if I am the only one going from my house I'll try to meet you in Ky. and run with you across Mo.

Luv, if I am the only one going from my house I'll try to meet you in Ky.

:hmm: Well, uhm :but: I don't even go through KY to his house :drama:

I'm starting to get anxious. I doubt I will be able to take my 71 but just the thought of hanging out with a bunch of good folks with a common interest is going to be a blast. Plus, I've never been any further north than San Antonio.

I'm starting to get anxious.

:lol: You are, I posted this a couple of pages back :hm:

Countdown to the Meet (http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/customcounter.html?month=7&day=7&year=2007&hour=8&min=0&sec=0&p0=605)

:ho:

:hmm: Well, uhm :but: I don't even go through KY to his house :drama:

O.K.

Just remember everyone this is about meeting each other so you dont have to bring your truck it would just be a bonus :) Pickles you got the tree next to the fire pit :)

We thought about not bringing the '68 but I think that we are back to bringing it. The gas is going to be pretty steep but in comparison both trucks should be comparable. The other being a Ford F-250 4X4 extend a cab long box with a 5.8l HO, all the sudden the dually makes alot more sense, plus a little bit of class goes a long way.

Gonna try to make it a family vacation for the wife and 3 kids (ages 3, 5, 7).
Anyone else from SoCal planning to go?
Dano

Pickles you got the tree next to the fire pit Thanks BOSS

Can I park next to ya?And yes Luv you got that spot

Ron, maybe I can meet you and run with you across Mo.( I'm already in Ky)

I've got a 67 283 power pack motor with a 151 (327/350) cam in my 72. It has 2 1/2 pipes and flowmasters. Lots of chop at idle, sounds excellent. I thought I was the only one here with an old 283 in my truck!!!

I've got a 66 283 that was the higher compression version, I'm putting an all new top end on it and leaving the bottom end since it only has 18,000 original miles on it. I was also thinking about a 2 1/2" exhaust with a pair of flowmasters.

Alvin - I might have to also start a thrash of 2007 thread, my truck is still a bare frame :crazy: But with any hope I should get it done for june and ready for a road trip in july.

Pickles, That will be fine. It will all depend on how this thing shakes out.

O.K.

Yeh Ron, I could me you and Margaret in Sikeston, and go across from
there, but from here it's a straight shot up through TN corner to MO ;)

I'll caravan or ride over with one of you guys too.

Who all is getting a motel room and in which city? I figured maybe we could get a group together. It looks like the closet one that I can get a good rate at is in either Lebanon or Springfield.

What is the weather usually like up there that time of year?

Yeh Ron, I could me you and Margaret in Sikeston, and go across from
there, but from here it's a straight shot up through TN corner to MO ;)

Meeting in Sikeston is good. I will be coming from Paris to Mayfield to Wickliffe and cross the rivers there and make my way to Sikeston and run 60 across to Norwood. I have did it in a semi and unless it's changed a bunch it ain't good but it's the best from here. I'll tag along with anyone or lead the way either one.

Yellow69 would be glad to have you along or meet in Sikeston as I don't know if family is going or not.

Pickles we can get together in Wickliffe or Sikeston whichever.

At this time I plan to go alone but can't rule anything out yet. So stay tuned.

Well guys, here's what I'm dealing with. It needs just about everything.


Install rear air bags
Install fuel cell
Give the axle a good "once over"
Install brake lines
Get the engine and tranny in and make sure it runs (this is the crucial part :lol:)
Run the new wiring harness
Figure out the plumbing of the air ride system and the digital gauge
You get the idea


So we'll see if it happens or not. I figure if I can get it running by my
birthday on May 22nd, it should be pretty easy to get the rest of it done and the bugs worked out by July 6th!

Stay tuned to the 67-72 board, I figure I'll have to start a post to cover "The Thrash 2007" that I'm gonna be going through!


So what you are saying is we still have a chance. Come without it,

i plan on being there might put off the tear down of my 71 and get her a good tune up and some road worthy tires and see if she will make it

if she dont i will just hope one of you nice board mebers will notice me sittin on the side of the highway in it and give me a ride

lol.. we have lots of people to come rescue those in need ;)

Thought for yall.. not sure who yet but someone will be needing to kidnap Robb. Between the NC VA TN MD folks, I know someone will. But he has expressed he wants to be there, so we need to find him a way.

Who all is getting a motel room and in which city? I figured maybe we could get a group together. It looks like the closet one that I can get a good rate at is in either Lebanon or Springfield.

What is the weather usually like up there that time of year?

i think we're just gonna stay in the back of the blazer on site, if it's ok with BOSS.

i think we're just gonna stay in the back of the blazer on site, if it's ok with BOSS.

My plan exactly, unless the wifey comes :rolleyes:

My plan exactly, unless the wifey comes :rolleyes:

i hear that...i may be in the same boat.:o

I've talked it over with my Dad, he wants to come as well, he's 78 and started the love for the 67-72 chevys for me... he still has the old 67 sitting at home that someday we will fix up.. maybe I'll trailer it down and bring some spare parts and tools...

So are we allowed to bring extra parts to trade/sell? If so should we start a thread for that? Does anyone up there have access to a cherry picker or something we can get a birdseye shot of all the trucks and people with? Will there be an itinerary or will we be playing it loose? Any plans for meals? Im a large fella and yes, I plan my meals that far in advance!

Boss, I know Lebanon is closer to you but would it be faster to come from Springfield? Whats the weather up there like that time of year?

If I'm able to come I'll be coming alone Ron, so maybe we can work something out as long as we are going and staying the same amount of time.

guys, we are talking with hotels and campgrounds etc to see who will do what to help us. Give the meet planners a chance to try and get some info for yall. They will post them as they get them. Look for a new info post soon and please reply to the "official sign up post as well"
Thanks