The car is packed and Europe awaits

[Paul J.]

Re: Nordkapphallen Norway

I thought you would like to see a live cam of Nordkapphallen, Norway.

This is the furthest north that you can drive a car in the world I believe.

Should be fun in August....looks a bit chilly now, it is the picture at the bottom of page, just click on it

http://nordkapp.livecam360.com/cam3/flash/main.php

Jack

Pretty cool, Jack. Notice that it's 10:00pm and the sun is still up. If I remember correctly, it never completely sets. You should be prepared for that.

Paul

[John F.]

Re: Nordkapphallen Norway

Jack, enjoy your adventures. Not everybody has a chance to do what you are doing. If you have a chance while in Finland, try to get in touch with the owner of the white 62 that was exported to Finland. It is car #00015. Since mine is #00029 I would like to get in touch with the owner of #15 to compare notes. Thanks in advance.

John F

[Jack P.]

Re: Nordkapphallen Norway

Jack, enjoy your adventures. Not everybody has a chance to do what you are doing. If you have a chance while in Finland, try to get in touch with the owner of the white 62 that was exported to Finland. It is car #00015. Since mine is #00029 I would like to get in touch with the owner of #15 to compare notes. Thanks in advance.

John F

Hi John,

I am on the Finnish Corvette forum FinnShark.com

http://finnshark.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19506

I will post your information , someone or the actual owner may belong. Hopefully they will reply

Jack

[Jack H.]

Re: A Yank in King Arthurs's Court

When we did the UK-LeMans trip in 2006, it was MUCH less expensive to ferry the car from Dover than it was to run the 'Chunnel'. And, even that alternative wasn't 'cheap'. If memory serves the RT ferry ride was around $500 US...

Next, I'd start checking out the validity of your car insurance. Insurance is issued by those licensed to offer a policy where the car is REGISTERED. So, ask your current insurance carrier if they will honor their policy in Europe...

All of Europe has a reciprocating agreement with the US allowing for temporary vehicle import/use. So, running the car on the roadways isn't an issue. But, insurance can be!

When Tom Falconer brought his C4 from England for the NCRS National Road Tour and a a run at the American Heritage Award, he found he had to REALLY shop around for an insurace company who'd issue a policy in the UK AND cover him in the US. Turned out there WERE insurers out there and more than one of them specialized in offering insurance to GI's. Bottom line, you may have to switch insurance carriers for this trip. But, start now shopping your alternatives rather than waiting until the last minute...

[Michael W.]

Re: A Yank in King Arthurs's Court

When we did the UK-LeMans trip in 2006, it was MUCH less expensive to ferry the car from Dover than it was to run the 'Chunnel'. And, even that alternative wasn't 'cheap'. If memory serves the RT ferry ride was around $500 US...

I used to go back and forth with Eurotunnel quite frequently, wasn't that expensive if booked in advance. Just for budgeting, return passage on the ferry is presently around 75 pounds sterling ($120USD) booked in advance and the tunnel is 135 ($200). Last minute booking can be very costly.

[Michael J.]

Re: A Yank in King Arthurs's Court

It looks like you are traveling through Stavanger. I lived there 5 years and have tons of friends there, but most are Mustang collectors. Let me know what day you will be through and I will make sure they welcome you properly with a true Norwegian hello, aquavit and all.

[Jack P.]

Re: A Yank in King Arthurs's Court

Hi Michael and the rest of you,

Thanks for the info. I will keep all informed of my dates and travel. Thanks also for the tips on ferries and tunnel transport. I will have certain check points that I will be at on specific dates. The ferry seems like much more fun......at least I will have a target date to be at the dock to get to UK. I have found a Dutch insurance agency that can get me the insurance I need for all the countries that I will travel . The green card insurance will cost about $450 E's for 2 months. I don't know what my insurance will be yet for theft and collision. Good hint about taking off my plates in transit and putting them on when I get the car on the dock.

If the boat still stops in Portland for containers as it does now.....it will make the shipping very easy. I talked with the dock worker who will put the car in the container for me. The car will go from Portland ME to Nova Scotia . From there it will be put on a bigger boat to Oslo.

We shall see........

Jack

[Jack P.]

Which photo do you like the most ?

Hi, I need your input....working on logos for 48 state trip and European adventure.

Which one the most , which one the least

Jack

Front Emblem



Rear Emblem



Rear Emblem 2



Gas Cap



Big Sur



Mountain View

[Jack P.]

Re: Which photo do you like the most ?

Some of the members submitted photoshop logos.....

any of you good at that...lets see what you can do

Jack

http://www.corvetteforum.de/attachment.php?attachmentid=82616&sid=

[Jack P.]

Submitted Photos ......

Possible cover for a trip poster.......pick # photo you like best

Other suggestions also welcome......

Jack

# 1


# 2


# 3


# 4

[Jack P.]

Re: Submitted Photos ......

Hi ,

Here is one more photo for a possible logo for my trips. What do you think?



More information on European trip this week...........all set with insurance.....shipping is still a problem, ships not running out of Portland ME anymore, will have to go to Boston for the boat.....

Jack

[Jack P.]

The car is packed and Europe awaits

Hello to All,

Most of you have been following my adventures for more than two years.

Without your help and encouragement, my trips would not have been possible.


Jack aka Corvette Vagabond / jackfit :flag:

[Michael J.]

Re: The car is packed and Europe awaits

Hello to All,

Most of you have been following my adventures for more than two years.

Without your help and encouragement, my trips would not have been possible.


Jack aka Corvette Vagabond / jackfit :flag:

Very cool, good luck.

[Jack P.]

Thanks , Paul Harrington, NCRS and New England Corvette Club members

I would like to thank Paul Harrington and the many corvette friends and members of the New England Corvette Club for send off party for the European trip.

Paul had set up a little party on the first day of my 48 state trip....to my surprise , more than 20 corvettes and their owners greeted my at Paul's home on Cape Cod....

This year Paul invited me down to do a pre trip tune up and inspections of my car before taking it to Europe.....I got there on Friday and we changed the plugs, oil, filter and check all fluids....Paul has a great garage and a few very nice cars.....and a lift...

Unfortunately.....as I got off the highway and slowed down a bit...I began to hear a bad sound from the rear and drive train....

We spent the day trying to track it down....we did find that my trailing arm shims had popped out on my right side.....we found some extras and replaced the missing ones....but the clanking and clinking continued...

I drove the car home and had no problem at high speeds, no noise or clanking....but at low speeds clinking came back....I will try to get the car to my mechanic to find the problem......hate to have a wheel fall off or some other drive train part break on the road

We did a mock judging of my car NCRS style....no I am not going to tell you how many points I had deducted.....But my engine now has decals.....I remember the original ones from 42 years ago......long gone, but now......just like new.......it says my engine has 350 HP...so it must be true..

Here are a few pictures and and link to all of them on Photobucket....about 15 to 20 members showed up with some very fast late models....

http://s633.photobucket.com/albums/uu57/jackfit87/Cape%20Cod%20%20European%20Send%20off%20party/

Capevettes Garage



Paul helping with oil filter



Loose shims trailing arm



Looking for source of clanking and clinking



Inside garage



Out side of garage







Paul and the decal ceremony





Leaving Paul's home after a great day of sun, cars, and great people

[Paul H.]

Re: Thanks , Paul Harrington, NCRS and New England Corvette Club members

Jack, we really enjoyed having you down the Cape. Great turnout to kick off your European journey. Maybe a fluid dump and change of the rear end with some GM posi lube will quiet down that noise. Could be the parking brake. Your engine compartment looks great with those 350 horse valve cover decals. Must be much faster now!!!