The car is packed 48 states await

[Francis F.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Yes I agree.....the thread has really tested the length parameters. Because some replies, like these most recent ones, are buried inside earlier replies, it's now testing the "More Replies below the Current depth" limits.

If you open the thread at the top, these recent posts are deep inside. I had trouble finding where yesterdays posts were.

It certainly is a great thread though.

Rich

Rich, yes I found it very difficult to locate the current post,but I think I found how to access it quickly....If you look to the right hand colum of the fresh post you will see a poster name & post #.I then click on the number of replies (in this case 269) at that point a box appears in the upper left cor.showing various posters and the # that each has posted.I then click on the number/or the member's name that last posted..and walla his post is shown,you then click on that post and don't get everything else. Hope you are able to follow what I have said,if not shoot me a line i'll try to clear up,wife says I don,t speak to good,she may be right.
Francis

[Terry M.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

The problem I have found is if there are several new posts -- and they are not consecutive -- I get the newest using your method, but not the others. So far the only way I have found to be sure I see ALL the posts since I last looked is to scan through the WHOLE thread. I am about at the point of saying ENOUGH and ignoring the whole thing.

[Jack P.]

Re: Part number 5

Hi Jack - in that case the European Chapters of the NCRS would be happy to provide input and help where needed.

We have shipped many cars from the US to Europe by the way and I would take 4 weeks to have it shipped. My experience is that it can take some time in the US before you will have it on a ship - sometimes even weeks, and unloading will also take a week or so (if you are unlucky and your container was the first to go on a ship). Europe in August (Western and Nothern) and September (around the Mediterranean Sea) is perfect.

You can always email me to fine tune any plans you may have. Best regards, erik stroeve (Dutch Chapter officer)

Hi Erik,

Thank you for your reply. I have read of your trips and was hoping to hear from the Dutch Chapter. I am still in the ( is it possible stage ) and some of the information that have would be most valuable to me.

I have started a new tread, " The car is packed and Europe awaits " on this forum , as the 48 state tread is a bit long.

I look forward to hearing from you and can you post or send me a link to your chapter.

Cheers

Jack

[Twan B.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Nice to see the NCM again, my wife and I been there on sept last year, Dit you see the plant also????

[Jack P.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

I hope all is well with the many forum members who have followed my trip and hosted me along the way.

Goods news. I may be going to the National Convention this summer. A nice short drive from Maine. I may even be giving a little talk about my trip, how you prep your car, how you plan & pack, roads & how you get into physical shape and many pictures.

I will know more in a few days. I hope to see you there. As usual , I am bringing my tent. If you have a backyard and can put up with me ...........

I will try to see some of you on the way to Michigan. I would like to see a few that I missed last summer.

Got lots to do on car before summer, you all know how annal I am about having a clean car, so get out the wash buckets.

Jack

[Jack P.]

It is Official

Hi ,

I have been invited to give a seminar presentation of my 48 State trip at the NCRS National Convention this summer (July 18-22) in Novi, Michiagan.

It is an honor and I promise to be good. (no making fun of over-spray) I will speak on all the different aspects of trip, physical fitness, planning, restoration, routes, tenting, packing, repairs on the road, pictures of locals, pictures of the many NCRS, CF, CAF and Digital Corvette Forum members who made it possible.

My seminar will be on Friday , 21st, 9:30 to 11:30 in the main convention hall. I am driving to Michigan on Sunday the 17th. and really don't have to be there till maybe Wed. Its a short trip of only 850 miles one way. But then again, I thought my 48 state trip would only be 9,000 miles not 20,000.

This will give me time to make some stops on the way. I hope to see some of you again and maybe some that I missed last summer. I will plan my route soon, so you can see if we can have a few mini reunions along the way.

I will have a lot of spare time and may make a few side trips to those who live within 2,000 miles........ you know how I love to drive.

Lots of work to do on the car, so look for my help needed posts.

There will be some official posts about it later.

Jack

PS I am taking my tent, but hope some of you near Michigan will keep me from using it. Hint Hint Hint ............

[Jack P.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Hi everyone, hope you are starting to enjoy the summer. Real tough weather over the last few months, hope all in the affected areas are getting back to some kind of normal.

As many of you know, I am going to the NCRS National Convention in Novi, Michigan the week of July 18- 22. I hope to meet some of you in Canada on my way to Novi.

I am still collecting info on long time owners of corvettes, and I would like to bring some pictures of our Canadian members and their cars to the convention.

Here is a Google Map of my projected route. if you are interested in meeting me on the way, send my a post or PM so I can start putting dots on the map.

I will repeat this post as a new post on the forum, called " Car is packed and Canada awaits ( a small part ).

Here is the link to the new post.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...87102&uid=8194

My presentation at the convention is on my 48 State Trip.

I hope to get more people to drive their cars. I guess the NCRS is a good place to start.

PM if interested. I will make two overnight stops on my way from Maine. I leave ME on Sunday July 17th. I don't know where I am stopping yet, but I will be staying near Toronto on Tuesday at a members house

Here is the map with a few dots.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=217525988141263560502.0004a1db953044cbc787f&z=6

Jack

[Jack P.]

Re: The car is packed Canada awaits

Had a great Birthday on Sat. 64 years old , hard to believe.

Car is packed and I leave at 7:30 am for Montreal, on my first leg of trip to Novi, MI

Thank you to all who helped and if you are at the convention, see you there, if not

Stay tuned for posts and pictures. Car running great, and the weather is bright and sunny for my 300 mile coffee run


Hello open road

Jack

PS

cell on road 207 838 5695 Give me a call if you want to meet along the way if possible.

Here is the route:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=217525988141263560502.0004a1db953044cbc787f&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=44.418088,-72.421875&spn=7.986906,29.882813&z=6

[Gary B.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Jack: wish I could be with you when you stop in Toronto. But... I will be starting the NCM Road Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake to Mosport.

Have Fun!

[Nick K.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Hi Jack....very inspiring to read about your trip. What day and time is your presentation in Novi? I'll be there Wednesday through Friday.

Nick Kammer #33307
Dayton, Ohio
937-602-8829

[Jack P.]

Perfect 1966 Cars at Novi NCRS Convention

Just thought I would share some of the 1966 cars that I saw at Novi, NCRS convention. The only problem was that the cars were always locked and hood closed when ever I was on the floor, too bad that even at a show, the owners are a little over protective. So no engine photos, and I did want to see what they had under the hood that I didn't have.............




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Opps how did this one get in

[Terry M.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Jack,
Owners keep their cars locked when they are not beside them for good reason. Since this is your first NCRS convention you may not have heard some of the stories -- although some have been posted on this board. I will not repeat them, since no good can come of that. Suffice it to say that IMO they are NOT being over protective.

If you want to see the engine compartment or the trunk you have to find the owner.

[Jack P.]

Re: The car is packed 48 states await

Jack,
Owners keep their cars locked when they are not beside them for good reason. Since this is your first NCRS convention you may not have heard some of the stories -- although some have been posted on this board. I will not repeat them, since no good can come of that. Suffice it to say that IMO they are NOT being over protective.

If you want to see the engine compartment or the trunk you have to find the owner.

Hi Terry,

I understand the reason, I was just frustrated, that I could not find an owner over the two days that I was there. Not their fault, just my schedule and theirs never seemed to be the same.

Jack

[Jack P.]

Can cars talk ?

Hi Forum Members,

While Jack is out doing last minute Christmas Shopping....

I would like to take a few moments to thank you.....

Without your help I never would have been restored to the condition I am in now.

Just two years ago I looked like this...





After forum members help and encouragement.....



Jack will not say it, but he really loves all of you..........

So from me, his faithful car and servant..........

Happy Holidays

[Jack P.]

First Snow Ride of 2012

The snow is falling and I thought it would be a good time to go get the mail and a cup of coffee.

The top works great, it keeps the snow off your head when driving .

Not use to having the top up..........

I am still working on the European Trip............

Practicing for driving in the Alps

Jack