The Car is Packed and Corvettes at Carlisle Awaits

[Jack P.]

[B]The Car is Packed and Carlisle awaits ! I am planning to attend Corvettes at Carlisle this August 27-30, 2015. I plan to be on the road for about 14 days. ( August 14th to Sept 1) [/B .


Even though I have owned my car for 45 years, I have never been to Carlisle. I hope to have a mini reunion with many of my hosts from the 48 State Tour. Let me know if you are going !


]If you have owned your corvette for 30 or more years, I would like to stop by and add you to my research on long time Corvette Owners.


The map shows the general route (not roads yet) I am taking, PM me with your town and I will put it on the map. Once the map has enough dots on it.


I will plan the actual route. More information to come as I add details and dates of travel. I used this method to travel to all 48 states, and Europe to document these cars and owners. I will be posting to 9 US and European Corvette Forums as well as Facebook. Here are is a link to my web page with details . of my trips to Europe and NCRS National Convention.

https://www.corvettevagabond.com

Map link- Just click on it. PM with your town and I will put your town on the map . The route shown is just a general direction. Actual roads traveled later. ( I will not post your address , just town)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=z2su_20EvonU.kBQFfkdm4LN8

[Kevin G.]

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Jack,

You won't be disappointed!

Make certain to stop by the NCRS Gallery Collection in the old dealership building by Gate 1. I know you'll like what you see!

Regards,

Kevin

[Ed S.]

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Jack,

"Fair skies and following seas", your a genuine pioneer.

[David R.]

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We've been attending Carlisle for many years - you are in for one of the Corvette experiences of your life. I'll be heading down from Syracuse, NY. We typically stay in Harrisburg at the same nice hotel . . . lots of "other stuff" for the wife to do and only a short drive to the show. Enjoy the drive, enjoy the show, see ya there!

[Don L.]

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Hi Jack. It's about time you got that car out on the road

Your host from SE Michigan will be there and I look forward to seeing you and catching up. I'll be at spot #K40, 41. I plan to arrive early afternoon on Thursday and need to leave around noon on Saturday. PM me if you no longer have my cell phone number...

[Paul H.]

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See you there Jack. You will love Carlisle. I will show you the shortcuts through the corn fields

[Michael J.]

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I have always heard about this Carlisle show, but it is so far away, maybe someday when I have more time to drive.

[Bob W.]

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Jack I have gone to every corvette Carlisle and I'am looking forward to 2016 already.

[Edward J.]

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Jack, Looks like you have utilized every inch of space in the rear of the Corvette, good luck on your trip. I commend you on the miles you have put on your corvette, I would think that there is no one else that can claim that you are the KING of road trips.

[Jack P.]

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Hi Don, great to hear from you. I will look for you at #k40? Is that parking in the Fun field. I will be next to Paul Harrington (Capevettes) . My cell is 207-838-5695Michigan 015.jpgMichigan 024.jpg

[Don L.]

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Hi Don, great to hear from you. I will look for you at #k40? Is that parking in the Fun field. I will be next to Paul Harrington (Capevettes) . My cell is 207-838-5695[ATTACH=CONFIG]62312[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]62313[/ATTACH]

Spot K40/41 is in the (massive) swap area. It'll all make sense to you as soon as you arrive. Rows are arranged alphabetically. Ironic selection of photos in your post. The silver C3 is Jeff Salz's '69. Spot K40/41 is actually Jeff's spot, so you hit the nail on the head!.

I see your cell number is the same as before. Mine is too. You have it, yes?

Tip: make a list of parts and stuff you want/need now. You'll likely find what you need there. Packing it to get it home in your vagabond chariot will be another matter.

[Jack P.]

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Hi Don, do not have number , PM with it. I may have to post your favorite photo from the Nationals! What car are you driving to PA?

jack

[Don L.]

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PM sent.

I won't be bringing either Corvette. It might rain

Actually, I'm bringing my Audi Allroad. Have to transport people back and forth from motel to fairgrounds each night/morning and I'm bringing another guy with me plus some stuff to swap.

[Jack P.]

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PM sent.

I won't be bringing either Corvette. It might rain

Actually, I'm bringing my Audi Allroad. Have to transport people back and forth from motel to fairgrounds each night/morning and I'm bringing another guy with me plus some stuff to swap.

Hi Don,

A walk down memory lane, I look forward to seeing all of you. This was at the NCRS 2011 National Convention , I was invited as a guest speaker on my 48 State trip.


Well , I snuck out to the garage to play with Peter and the boys. No one is home and I thought you would like to know more about the NCRS convention.


My host for my stay in Novi, was Don Lowe, a member of the Michigan chapter of NCRS that was hosting the convention. Don invited me to visit last summer and many of the Michigan Chapter showed up with their cars on Woodward Blvd. to greet me.







Don had also entered his 72 for Top Flight Judging and was awarded the Blue Ribbon. Now he can drive his car in any weather..........













I also learned a great deal about NCRS, the judging, the political aspects, the modelers, the drivers and the many facets of the organization.


Some members belong to have their car judged and that is all
Some join for the social aspects
Some join for the judging and steps to move up to become a master judge
Some join for the knowledge and help that can be available to restore our cars


It may not be the cup of tea for everyone, but I certainly respect and admire the hard work that many of the members do, to promote NCRS goals, even though I may not understand how you can just look at a car and not drive it.


My presentation was well received and I had a great time telling stories about my travels and the many great people that I had met along the road. I was not able to tape the presentation, but the slides are available at the NCRS web site.


I will post more on my trip back to Maine later. Ops, I hear sounds , better get back to the house


Jack

[Jack P.]

The Car is Packed and Corvettes at Carlisle Awaits

Here are some plans for my trip. I plan to leave ME on the 20th, Stop in Mass to see 58-67 cars from 30 year owners.


21st, Stop at Ed Johnson shop ,Bridgewater, MA work on car and stay over with Ed.


22nd, Sat. Head west toward Ohio, Stops in western NY ? Please let me know if you have a car you want me to see




23rd, Sun , stay with Midyear, Ohio,


24th somewhere in Ohio / PA, Let me know if you want me to see your car,


25.PA...Near Pittsburgh area....Let me know if you want me to see car.


26 Pitt with Son,


27th head to Carlisle. 28-29, First Time attending


30-31 Pitts with son,


Sept 1-4 DC-MD, NJ, NY, MA and Home


I will start to fill in stops as I get calls to stop. If you have owned your car for more then 30 years...I would like to add you to my photo collection...for that book that we all have been waiting for.


I hope to see many of the hosts who had put me up on previous trips. I will be posting some pictures of my last trip over the next few days.


My cell on the road will be 207-838-5695 or post online to forums or jackpanzica@gmail.com


Some members from the 48 state trip