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The tour happened over last weekend and it was a real good time. Time flew by since this was first planned. Go to the last pages of this tread to see pictures.
The Fastasy Speedway race day was canceled due to lack of enough cars for a full field. The folks at the speedway did provide a "play day". And we PLAYED!! This is what we did. Barners – Maine End of Summer Tour Tour Start August 23, 2012, Thursday 2:30pm meet at Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market Street, Portsmouth NH Downtown 3:00pm Public Tour of Portsmouth Brewery (craft beers sister of Smuttynose) Time for exploring downtown before/after dinner (cars can stay parked) Hotel Options: Hilton Garden Inn, 100 High Street, Portsmouth, NH Downtown ($151-$175) Marriott Courtyard, 1000 Market Street, Portsmouth ($179-$199) 10-15 min walk to downtown area. *Can use hotels listed below and drive to downtown – about 15 minute drive. These are close to the Red Hook brewery Marriott Residence Inn, One International Drive, Portsmouth (next to Red Hook brewery, can walk) $219-$239 Hampton Inn, Portsmouth, 99 Durgin Lane, Portsmouth, NH (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $188-$209 Motel 6, 3 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth, NH near Hampton Inn (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $66 August 24, 2012, Friday 8:30am Meet place TBD Drive up Route 1 on the coast through York, Ogunquit, Wells to Kennebunk, ME 10am Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Road, Kennebunk, ME Currently scheduled in as a group qualifying for a group the group rate of $7.50 PP A private tour for our group will include the car barn, restoration shop, outside display and a trolley ride. 2 ½ to 3 hours. Then Kennebunkport for Lunch/Exploring (For those interested -Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 8 Western Ave, Kennebunkport –original home of Shipyard Beer) 3pm leave Kennebunkport for drive to Biddeford for 3:30pm tour of Maineline Exotics (private car collection, specializes in restoration and maintenance of Toyota 2000 GTs) 5 pm leave for drive to Freeport, ME Hotel Options: Econo Lodge, 537 US 1, Freeport, ME ($118-$139) Hampton Inn, 194 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME ($177-$209) Casco Bay Motor Inn, 107 US 1, Freeport, ME ($135+) Holiday Inn Express, 450 US 1, Freeport, ME ($164-$194) Option: 7pm Dinner – Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME Comment: LL Bean Flagship Store (95 Main St, Freeport) open 24 hour/day August 25, Saturday, Freeport 8:30 am place TBD for drive to Boothbay Harbor 11:00am arrive Boothbay Harbor for a Whale Watch Cruise. This will last 2 hours. The price is 48.00 PP. Make reservations at: (207)633-3500 or [email protected] 22 Commercial Street Fishermans Wharf Boothbay Harbor, Maine 1:30pm Lunch/Exploring in Boothbay Harbor 3:30pm Leave for drive to Gardiner/Augusta Area Hotel Options: Comfort Inn Civic Center, 281 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME ($108-$135) Quality Inn, 65 Whitten Rd., Augusta, ME ($102 - $120) Motel 6, 18 Edison Drive (I-95 at Western Ave), Augusta, ME ($73) Option for Dinner – local restaurant on River – Riverfront Barbeque Grille (Memphis style), 300 Water Street, Augusta, ME August 26, Sunday Option: 8:00 am Breakfast at A1 Diner, Gardiner, ME (featured by Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-in, and Dives) 9:30am Walt Dupont, Gardiner, ME – allows about 2.5 hours for visit (approximately 1.25 hr drive to speedway)_ 2:35pm Green Flag Fantasy Speedway Race 199 Reynolds Road Unity Plantation, ME 04988, 207-751-4002 After race, drive to Belfast, ME (drive about 45minutes) Hotel Options: Belfast Harbor Inn, 91 Seasport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($99 - $119) Comfort Inn, US 1, 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($174-$205) Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village, 7 Eagle Avenue at US 1, Belfast, ME ($99-$119) Option: Craft Brew at Night – Marshall Wharf Brewery (need to verify open on Sunday in late August) beer and snack place August 27, Monday 8am Meet place TBD Drive Route 1 through Camden, Rockport, Rockland (allows for stops along the way) 10:30 am Owl’s Head Museum, 117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME (10am – 5pm) (1.5 hrs) Admission is $10:00 PP. 2:30pm Goldenrod Garage, 88 Wardtown Road, Freeport, ME (need to confirm time) End of Tour in Freeport, ME (another opportunity for LL Bean) or Drive to Dover Point, NH and have dinner at Newick’s Restaurant, fresh seafood, lobsters (casual, paper plates) on Great Bay (short distance back to starting point in Portsmouth, NH and I-95) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: Hotels – coastal Maine hotels tend to be pricey due to short season, early booking with cancellation option advisable to get best hotel rates. Drive – use of Route 1 and other two lane state roads. Avoids use of Interstate I-95. Trailering – for vehicle/trailer storage TBD. Last edited by 41ford1; 08-28-2012 at 07:30 PM. Reason: tour info update. |
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Wow Chuck, that some itinerary... I got tired just reading it... No kidding, that sounds like an outstanding tour. Vic
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Chuck, it definitely all sounds good to me. A great job on your part for putting all of this together! The timing/date works good for me and of course with Olivia as well . I'll be arriving back home from Utah on the 19th so this will give me four days to get packed/loaded and up to the meeting point in NH. As my kids will sometimes say..."I am really pumped up" about doing this tour!
Okay....all you fellow Barners...let's see how many of you will have those old garage kept vehicles (or even your modern one) all repaired, tuned and ready to join in on this one. Give Chuck an early heads up if you think you can make it. These Barners tours have all been great fun and enjoyment for me...not to mention all the good memories you will have to look back upon. Hope many of you can make it.
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Do Fitchburg allow any chevy parts LOL.
I,m about 3 hours away from portsmouth nh ,sounds good to me. If in belfast area and 25 miles from Owls head. SEEYA |
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We will be there at least the last 3 days. John
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That is a great 5 day's of fun you nailed it (good brewery stop's) |
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I wish I were closer, it's a 3-4 day drive just to get started! It sounds like a wonderful time.
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Sounds like a great Maine End of Summer Tour.
I want to attend ! Now I have to get the old Ford on the road. Flathill |
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Anyone want to go for a drive in Maine? This is the latest Summer Tour itinerary. It does not change much from the one first posted. The start point will be downtown Portsmouth, NH as there is more to see and do there. If any one gets to Portsmouth on the early side there is more than enough to do until the meeting time. I will continue to contact the various venues and hotels to see if we, as a group, can get some reduced rates. Stay tuned. If you have any interest in coming along on this tour please drop me an email at [email protected]. I will use this address to keep everyone up dated. It will not be spam. This should be a fun event. Barners – Maine End of Summer Tour Tour Start August 23, 2012, Thursday 2:30pm meet at Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market Street, Portsmouth NH Downtown 3:00pm Public Tour of Portsmouth Brewery (craft beers sister of Smuttynose) Time for exploring downtown before/after dinner (cars can stay parked) Hotel Options: Hilton Garden Inn, 100 High Street, Portsmouth, NH Downtown ($151-$175) Marriott Courtyard, 1000 Market Street, Portsmouth ($179-$199) 10-15 min walk to downtown area. *Can use hotels listed below and drive to downtown – about 15 minute drive. These are close to the Red Hook brewery Marriott Residence Inn, One International Drive, Portsmouth (next to Red Hook brewery, can walk) $219-$239 Hampton Inn, Portsmouth, 99 Durgin Lane, Portsmouth, NH (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $188-$209 Motel 6, 3 Gosling Rd, Portsmouth, NH near Hampton Inn (2 miles to Red Hook brewery) $66 August 24, 2012, Friday 8:30am Meet place TBD Drive up Route 1 on the coast through York, Ogunquit, Wells to Kennebunk, ME 10am Seashore Trolley Museum, Log Cabin Road, Kennebunk, ME Will try to arrange a private group tour – about 2.5 hours Then Kennebunkport for Lunch/Exploring (For those interested -Federal Jack’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 8 Western Ave, Kennebunkport –original home of Shipyard Beer) 3pm leave Kennebunkport for drive to Biddeford for 3:30pm tour of Maineline Exotics (private car collection, specializes in restoration and maintenance of Toyota 2000 GTs) 5 pm leave for drive to Freeport, ME Hotel Options: Econo Lodge, 537 US 1, Freeport, ME ($118-$139) Hampton Inn, 194 Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME ($177-$209) Casco Bay Motor Inn, 107 US 1, Freeport, ME ($135+) Holiday Inn Express, 450 US 1, Freeport, ME ($164-$194) Option: 7pm Dinner – Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, Lower Main Street, Freeport, ME Comment: LL Bean Flagship Store (95 Main St, Freeport) open 24 hour/day August 25, Saturday, Freeport 8:30 am place TBD for drive to Boothbay Harbor 11:00am arrive Boothbay Harbor for 11:30 am Whale Watch Cruise (looks like only 1 cruise daily at this time of year) 2 hours (need to confirm price/time for 2012 tours) 1:30pm Lunch/Exploring in Boothbay Harbor 3:30pm Leave for drive to Gardiner/Augusta Area Hotel Options: Comfort Inn Civic Center, 281 Civic Center Drive, Augusta, ME ($108-$135) Quality Inn, 65 Whitten Rd., Augusta, ME ($102 - $120) Motel 6, 18 Edison Drive (I-95 at Western Ave), Augusta, ME ($73) Option for Dinner – local restaurant on River – Riverfront Barbeque Grille (Memphis style), 300 Water Street, Augusta, ME August 26, Sunday Option: 8:00 am Breakfast at A1 Diner, Gardiner, ME (featured by Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-in, and Dives) 9:30am Walt Dupont, Gardiner, ME – allows about 2.5 hours for visit (approximately 1.25 hr drive to speedway)_ 2:35pm Green Flag Fantasy Speedway Race 199 Reynolds Road Unity Plantation, ME 04988, 207-751-4002 After race, drive to Belfast, ME (drive about 45minutes) Hotel Options: Belfast Harbor Inn, 91 Seasport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($99 - $119) Comfort Inn, US 1, 159 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME ($174-$205) Colonial Gables Oceanfront Village, 7 Eagle Avenue at US 1, Belfast, ME ($99-$119) Option: Craft Brew at Night – Marshall Wharf Brewery (need to verify open on Sunday in late August) beer and snack place August 27, Monday 8am Meet place TBD Drive Route 1 through Camden, Rockport, Rockland (allows for stops along the way) 10:30 am Owl’s Head Museum, 117 Museum Street, Owls Head, ME (10am – 5pm) (1.5 hrs) 2:30pm Goldenrod Garage, 88 Wardtown Road, Freeport, ME (need to confirm time) End of Tour in Freeport, ME (another opportunity for LL Bean) or Drive to Dover Point, NH and have dinner at Newick’s Restaurant, fresh seafood, lobsters (casual, paper plates) on Great Bay (short distance back to starting point in Portsmouth, NH and I-95) Notes: Hotels – coastal Maine hotels tend to be pricey due to short season, early booking with cancellation option advisable to get best hotel rates. Drive – use of Route 1 and other two lane state roads. Avoids use of Interstate I-95. Trailering – for vehicle/trailer storage use Park/Ride Commuter lot at Pease Trade Port (off I-95) |
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On friday's, Blast from the past has it's weekly cruise-in from 5-8pm. After the tour in Biddeford might be worth cruising over to (rte. 5) 114 sokokis trail in east Waterboro, 207-247-8005. Scott
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Thanks Scott, I'll put that on the list. Any possibility of you coming along?
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Okay folks Chuck is putting a lot of effort into organizing a great tour. I know many of you who post here live in New England and own some nice cars for touring. It would be great if many of you could join in on this tour so we can get to meet each other and see each others cars. I have personally had a great time attending these Barner's gatherings and tours, have met and made some good friends, seen some awesome cars, and traveled through some spectacular areas of the country. I encourage you to join in on this/these tours and gatherings for some real fun and enjoyment. I also encourage you to stop thinking of reasons why you think you can't make it, and start thinking about what you can do to join in here and do this tour. I am convinced that this will be a tour you will not want to miss.
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We plan to "catch up" with the group on Saturday and tour till the end (Monday). Sure looks like fun.
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I am seriously thinking about this. sounds like a great get together
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If you have an interest in coming along send an email to [email protected] or send me a PM here. I am looking to get a direct contact list going for the tour. If you don't have an vintage Ford ready to roll. Feel free to come along in your daily driver. |
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Visit www.cruisemaine.net, for 2012 the latest hot rod, classic car & cruise-in guide is available. Got mine on thursday @ Ainslies were Walt Dupont run's the show. May-Sept, 5-8pm route 201, Gardiner. Scott |
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Thanks for the head's up on the cruise Maine magazine. Just ordered my free copy on their website. Looks like a handy tool for those of us that plan to join the Barners tour in August. John |
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If there are any Maine barners that saw this one over the last weekend. It was just my better half and I doing some recon of the tour areas again. I have a mail box set up for this tour. If you have any interest in doing this tour, please send an email to [email protected]. That way I'll be able to keep you informed directly. Last edited by 41ford1; 05-15-2012 at 12:26 PM. Reason: added email info |
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I have done that route and will say the area is so very nice and I enjoyed every where my wife and I went... Once you eat main lobster you will never be satisfied with any other.... we love Maine. John and Flora Mullen
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Bubble To The Surface again. If anyone wants to come along, send an email to [email protected]. I will be sure to get you on the distribution list.
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Bubble, bubble to the top. Less than 30 days 'til tour time. Are you ready?
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You guys out there in New England, join in at any point, beleive me you will never have so much fun with an old car as this. If your flathead isn't ready drive your everyday car it will still be fun.
Here some pictures of past tours. Chuck S. |
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Chuck, that tour sure looks like fun... Wish I could make it, I know everyone who does will enjoy it. Vic
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BTT. First post updated with the latest schedule.
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Vic, Iz zat a younger you??
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Don't I wish...LOL
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Coastal Maine has some awsome scenery....enjoy!
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Hi all! I was snooping around today and saw this on the Fantasy Speedway website.
http://www.fantasyspeedway.me/schedule/ "Racing Schedule – ESSENTIAL & PRESSING INFO.DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL, WE HAVE FOUND IT APPROPRIATE TO CANCEL OUR AUGUST 26th RACE DATE ! " We were scheduled to go there on Sunday, no? -VeryTangled Last edited by VeryTangled; 08-20-2012 at 02:57 PM. Reason: Removing red type, put in by accident during cut/paste |
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Wow, just four days to go till the New England Tour kicks off in Portsmouth, at the Portsmouth Brewery at 56 Market St this coming Thursday. Hope all attendees have a real blast, looking forward to seeing photos.
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I will be there,there is a lobster with my name tatooed on its tail. Phil
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Yes the Fantasy Speedway situation is bad news. I fully understand what they are dealing with though. We're working on an alternative for Sunday afternoon. I will keep you all posted via the nesummerbash email.
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For sure this is totally understandable. They'd be happier driving their stuff rather than wrenching on it!
I have no doubt we'll find an alternative that will be just as memorable. Maybe we can even drop by and help/get in the way? At least we'd see the speedway. I don't know if any of the cars are housed there, likely not. -VeryTangled Copy/Paste from website, included for completeness. We all know that Fantasy Speedway is doing something no one else is doing – sometimes that bites and things become difficult…. Vintage stock car racing is a part time hobby and personal lives sometimes must have priority over playing with toys. Therefore, we always have folks who can’t make a particular race day due to personal circumstances. Add the following to that routine circumstance, and our ability to provide you with a fun show can take a hit. Over our last two race dates no fewer than SEVEN of our more consistent (seldom if ever missing a race date over three years) race cars have developed SERIOUS engine & mechanical problems (i.e. broken block, bearing failures, broken internals, etc.) None of us needed this, but it is what it is. All of these cars are repairable, although we are uncertain what that timeline looks like for each of these cars. Time is of the essence, but playing with 50 to 70 year old engines and drivelines can sometimes hamper our ability to secure repair parts on the day we need them. The needed parts are still available, but sometimes one has to hunt a bit. The out-of-pocket cost of these parts and machine work, as well as the time necessary to remove, rebuild, & replace vintage engines and major components also impacts our ability to get them back on line as quickly as we might wish. It is not a question of “if”; it is a question of “when”. “When”, however, could impact our operation well into September, so check back here to see what’s happening as things develop. |
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Just wondering... Could/Should we inquire about parts needs? Maybe I have something sitting around that could be helpful.
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Here's a suggestion... Why don't all the guys going on the New England Tour RACE... Now that would really make the trip memorable… I know you’ll all have fun, race or not. Sure wish I could have made up there. Oh well, maybe next year.
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PLEASE,let me know if we ARE racing.... I'll have to drive a different car. Lets see, the 49 has 3 deuces, but it might loose the skirts on those turns.
The time is running out fast, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. We will leave NY before 5am Thursday, and if we don't hit any deer, should be there for Happy Hour. Pictures will come, Chuck S. |
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Chuck, you could always remove the skirts and don't forget to remove the hub caps as well...LOL. Have a great time, wish I could be there.
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I did speak to Tom Clark from the Fantasy Speedway yesterday. A combination of heat and over reving cause most of the problems. They have most of the replacements in hand or in transit. They are mainly waiting on machine work to fix bearing surfaces. I think they could use funding more than anything. So how about taking a collection during the tour and get it to them? What do you guys think?
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Watch out for those deer, Chuck.
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Racing our cars sounds cool. I would consider running my original '35 fordor Rouge car around the track a few times . Would I need a roll bar?
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From what I gathered the facility will be closed. Everybody will be fixing the racers in their own shops.
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I found a phone number on their website and talked with Tom Clark. No parts needed. I think he said there was one flathead Ford racer.
I'd be okay with kicking in some cash. Tom said their concession prices are real old school, and their entrance fee was only $5, so it seems their hearts are firmly in the right spot. Dad and I are hitting the road Wednesday morning for an easy 400 mile day, then getting to Portsmouth by mid-day Thursday. Stopping in Sturbridge MA for Wednesday evening. I can't hardly wait! Gonna eat me some bugs, then eat some more. -VeryTangled/Jeff |
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Bugs in the teeth are fine. Just don't turn turtle in that pheaton. That would be a whole new look. See you and Henry Thursday. Chuck |
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Thanks a bunch Cecil.
You notice I didn't comment on racing our cars? Some have said I drive a little fast but no way I'm going out on a dirt track and working things out. Our tires won't take it I'm sure! And we don't have any rock dings in our fenders yet. Chuck, I'm always thinking on how not to end up upside down! No matter what it looks like in my avatar. If I bend that Phaeton just the least little bit there will be tears. And bad words. Oh yeah. -VeryTangled/Jeff Last edited by VeryTangled; 08-21-2012 at 10:26 PM. |
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To everyone going on the New England Tour, be safe, have fun and post lots of pictures. Vic
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I'm on my way...trying to keep safe...somewhere in NJ....just a bit behind my planned schedule
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Hi Guys, Dad and I left at 8:30 this morning from Baltimore County, MD, arrived Sturbridge, MA, about 5:30pm. Will roll into Portsmouth tomorrow morning or mid-day.
Short Video of us before we get on the road. http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00003.mp4 -VeryTangled/Jeff & Henryat1140/Henry |
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Rolled into Portsmouth this afternoon,am staying at the Hampton.We had a fantastic LOBSTER dinner.Will meet up with the Barners tommorow at the brewery.Phil
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We've hooked up with JM35Sedan. This is what it looked like around 6:30am.
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Hi Cecil, The steering... To bring folks up to speed, we removed the '36 steering gearbox and replaced it with a Charlie Schwindler (sp?) rebuilt '37. It was quite a bit of work (about a day and a half) because we tried to figure a way to keep the '36 mounting bracket, but that was not to be. When we got the '37 box in with the '36 bracket, the box was touching the exhaust manifold. So that was a non-starter. Getting the old bracket out was not fun. Grind the heads off the rivets, drill into the rivets to make a purchase for a punch, drive them out. Just a few words but a lot of effort. And that was just the mounting bracket. There was work to do on the keyswitch and the steering column too. Thanks a bunch to JM35Sedan for a lot of help.
I was skeptical. But now I'm a true believer. No more power steering by Armstrong! Maneuvering in parking lots is much easier now. The changes made for the '37 box make a world of difference in ease of turning, especially at slow speeds. I hate to say it, but our car is really running smooth. The shocks from Bill Wzorek are amazing! That and rebuilding our springs last winter really give the car a nice ride where it gets bumpy. Our engine starts easily and reliably. It stops well. The replacement dizzy has no air sucking past the vacuum advance piston. She is just giving great service. The real driving starts tomorrow, we'll see what the future brings, but for today, it was a very good day! -VeryTangled/Jeff |
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That sounds great, Jeff. Glad it turned out well.
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Hi Everyone, We're still out here driving around Maine having fun. Why don't y'all think about getting your cars out and doing some miles?
We've got about seven or eight cars now. From '35 to '53. Going to the Fantasy Speedway today, I guess some arrangment was made to hold a show. No progress on fixing my computer, can't tell if it's a hardware or software issue. Collecting lots of nice pictures, will post when able. Got pretty close to some fin back whales yesterday. I also saw about four birds I've never seen before. So yesterday was a great day in Boothbay Harbor. Otherwise use the links for the videos I posted above to see my photobucket albums. |
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C'mon you guys, all us Flathead Junkies need a photo fix... How's the tour going???
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Fantastic!! We visited with Walt and Rockie(sp?) Dupont this morning. Walts shop is amazing. We had 10-15 cars parked in his yard.
Then up to the Fantasy Speedway for the afternoon for some great fun watching the old school stock cars run around a circle dirt track. Some of the stock car owners/drivers allowed us to drive their cars around the track. It was amazing fun!! We all have a bunch of pictures and videos but not sure how we can post them with our lap top computer being down. I'm sure the others will be posting more on this.
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I'm trying. If all works well I'll have some photos or videos to post in a minute or two.
Walt Dupont is an amazing guy. He knows flatheads pretty well, that's for sure. He's got a great dog, Chance, and we made friends. She's a two year old black Lab. I threw the ball and frisbee. I recorded about twenty minutes of video of Walt talking about the oiling system. Amazing stuff! The folks at Fantasy Speedway were amazingly accommodating. They were shut down, as per earlier posts, but made a great effort to have something for us to see. As it worked out it was even better than having them open to the public because... WE GOT TO DRIVE THE RACE CARS! I have videos of that too. I still can't stop smiling. For dinner we had twin lobsters, for about 1/2 the price of a single lobster in Portsmouth, NH. But without the hot waitress Breakfast at the A1 Diner was awesome. I had corned beef hash that was so flavorful, just really good food in a very unique place. It's really a diner car, seems only about 60 feet from end to end and can't seat more than about forty people. There WAS a hot waitress there, photos to come. Yesterday's Whale watch was very enjoyable. We saw and followed a pair of Fin Backs as they were feeding about 18 miles offshore in a place the locals call 'the kettle' which is a place where there is an ocean upwelling. I also saw at least three new life-list birds! Our crew is up to about seven cars now. More to come... |
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Hi Guys and Gals, I've added about 30 photos to the PhotoBucket account. Having issues posting the photos. The hotel computer has Linux on it and it is not as simple as when I use Win7.
http://s291.photobucket.com/albums/l...t=VID00003.mp4 That link takes you to one of the earlier videos, but hopefully you can access the new shots. Shots include Whale watching, food, cars, lobsters. -VeryTangled/Jeff |
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Trying again... This link should work. I'll post directly to this thread when I get home on Wednesday (I hope!).
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Jeff, it looks like your dad and John are enjoying the local cuisine... Thanks for the photos, looking forward to seeing more.
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Vic, we are having a whale of a time up here in Maine . Every day seems to be better than the last. Weather has been perfect. It's too bad we can't convince more folks to get their cars out and drive 'em!
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I hear ya John that is what it should be all about. Glad to know everyone is enjoying themselves and looking forward to more photos. See you in Dawsonville. Vic
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Well...the Maine Tour is now history. Everyone parted in their own direction after the afternoon visit to The Goldenrod Garage car collection. I had a great time on this tour. Drove the '35 about 450 to 500 miles with no problems. Chuck and Karen did a fine job of planning this tour and deserve a lot of credit for all their hard work. We have hundreds of great pictures to post when we get back home. Spent the night in Mass. Will stop and visit with Ken ct today and then back to Maryland to get ready for my next trip.
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Yes it's over. I think everyone had fun. I know Karen and I did. Here are a few pics taken Thursday and Friday.
Meeting John , Jeff And Henry at Mc Farland Ford. The dealership provided Parking for their haulers for the duration. Many thanks to them for stepping up. The Portsmouth Brewery tour was next that afternoon. This is a Brewpub in downtown Portsmouth. Their product is only sold here. If you get to Prortsmouth don't miss this. This is the tap cooler. It look kind of like some Ford wire harnesses I've seen. Cars at the Hotel: Phil's 48 Merc. Jeff & my wife with the 36 Pheaton. Pete's 37 Sedan Delivery. John's Sedan. He doesn't get around much! Chuck's 47 Sedan and my 53 Sedan delivery. Portsmouth Harbor Lobster dinner # 1. That did it for day one. It was all good. |
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Day 2, Friday:
We all carvaned to the Seashore Trolley Museum. The founders had the forsight to start this in 1939 when the trolley lines were going out of business. Not really car related, but it is interesting. From there we headed up to Federal Jack's in Kennebunkport for lunch. More good eats here. After lunch we headed up Maineline Exotics to view a collection. This is where I found my pickup. Bob has some very nice toys. They specialize in sevice and resoration of the Toyota 2000GTs. The James Bond Car: More toys. After we left there we all stopped for gas. Thats where my starter drive decided to dissassemble itself. Thats what I get for putting a "new design" drive in. Pull the starter and reassembled the drive and we were on our way. That was the only break down on the tour. Thanks to chuck S. for the oversized coveralls and Jeff for the assist. Question of the day: How many Ford guys does it take to fix a starter? It takes 6, 2 fixing and 4 watching for flying parts. LOL The expressions of surprise were priceless when it started. Next stop, Freeport. Last edited by 41ford1; 08-28-2012 at 07:34 PM. Reason: surprise! it started. |
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The guys all pulled together and had Chuck's starter up and running in record time. It was good for the rest of the tour.
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Only one automotive malfunction on the entire trip... I thought you guys were having fun...LOL. Super photos, I'm lovin' livin' vicariously...
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Well I'm 2 for 2 on the NE tours. The truck puked and then stopped running on the Vermont & NH tour In 2010. And I get this in 2012. It could have been worse.
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Barb and I joined the tour on Saturday in Augusta and the next 2 days were sure fun. Great people, weather, and touring. The tour ended yesterday in Freeport at the Goldenrod garage. Then everyone split for home. I twisted Barb's arm and made her agree to stay in Freeport for L L Bean and shopping. We left Freeport early this am and an hour down the road (I95) ran into torrential rain. After and hour of following the white line on the side of the road we could look ahead and see blue sky. Then before we got to it 2 bolts and 2 nuts fell to floor and the wipers stopped! Another 20 minutes and the rain stopped. That's what makes these trips an adventure. Then another "mishap" - the clock always lost about 2 minutes and hour - now it is up to 15 minutes lost per hour! Now ain't that a bummer ? Special thanks again to the Lessard's for their efforts. Our round trip mileage from home (western Ma) was just shy of 800 miles. Used less than a quart of oil and got 17.9 MPG. And she never ran hot.
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Excellent John, now you, Barb and the '46 should be ready for the trek down to Florida... Glad you had fun, look forward to seeing you soon. Vic
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We spent the night in Freeport then headed to Boothbay for the whale watch. Some stayed in Freeport to shop.
Happy Ford runners. Making revolutions. Thar she blows!! More Lobster back on shore. A freind of Henry's suggested this stop. It was GOOD! Headed to the Gardiner/Augusta area from Boothbay and had a '40s / '50 moment. Here is the link the tour album on Photobucket: http://s962.photobucket.com/albums/a...Summer%20Bash/ Last edited by 41ford1; 08-28-2012 at 09:28 PM. Reason: added album link |
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We started with a breakfast meet at the A-1 Diner. This is the one that Guy Fieri visited for the show Diners, Drive ins and Dives. The food here is definitely good. Walt's Coupe at the A-1. We filled the house. As the waitresses said, we slammed them. Sorry ladies. I don't think I would want to park down there when it rains alot. A car show at Walt's place. Teaching a class on flathead oiling. Flathead heaven. On the way to Fantasy Speedway Here is the link the tour album on Photobucket: http://s962.photobucket.com/albums/a...Summer%20Bash/ Last edited by 41ford1; 08-30-2012 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Spellcheck |
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The visit to the Fantasy Speedway was a 2nd highlight. This is an official non-profit museum set up to preserved the dirt track racing done during the '40s through the '60s. This place takes you back in time. Check out www.fantasyspeedway.me There are good things happening here and they can use all the help they can get. Money or time. Since a lot of cars were out of commission when we were there a fun day was set up for us. They had 4 running cars. The best part about this is we got to take turns driving the track. These cars are a hoot.
The cars. 250" Chevy powered coupe 226" Ford flat 6 powered coupe. Engine by Walt. Falthead V8 Coupe demo car. This one does not see steady race duty. Engine by Walt. GMC powered Coupe. Not really sure what powered this Chevy. It did go well. Erica (a regular racer) strapping in Phil. Phil running some laps. Jeff getting his turn. Chuck S. in the seat. Me in the hot seat. Would you believe John M in a Chevy? Here's proof. Bottom line is everyone associated with the Fantasy Speedway went far out of their way to make us welcome. It was real good fun. Thanks to them for the fun afternoon. We left there tired dirty and very happy. Off to Belfast. Fantasy Speedway link: http://s962.photobucket.com/albums/a...sy%20Speedway/ |
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Monday morning in Belfast was absolutely perfect.
At the hotel getting ready to cruise to the Owls Head museum. Phil and Carole stopped for live lobster to take home. This is a good sized operation many lobster tanks here. Last edited by 41ford1; 08-30-2012 at 02:12 PM. |
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Here are a few of my pictures from the tour. Unfortunately, I dropped my camera at the beginning of the last day and broke it, so I had to use my smart phone to take pictures at the Owls Head Museum and the Goldenrod Garage. I need to figure out how to transfer those into my computer. Just click on the first picture and then keep clicking on next to see them full size.
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I know I kinda went wild with the trolley museum pics. They are not old Folds but pretty cool anyway
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and this may be all unless I can figure out how to download the ones I took with my cell phone
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08-30-2012, 10:26 PM | #102 |
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If you EVER get to Belfast Maine, do not skip Young's Lobster Pound. By far the tastiest, freshest, and least expensive treat of the trip. Bring your own cracker, tablecloth, wine, side dishes, go as big as you want. Or if you are Tourists, just grin and shove it in. Get the twin lobsters, and a pound of mussels.
Our beautiful hotel, the Belfast Harbor Inn, was just outstanding. VeryTangled/Jeff |
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I like the picture of John Mason at the lobster pound. Where did he get the yellow raincoat?
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Looks like fun was had by all!
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John, there is a distinct resemblance between me and that guy posing next to me wearing shorts
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This looks like a good opportunity to thank everyone for the success of the NE summer tour. This would not have gone off without having the Fordbarn forum. I doubt our tour group would have been brought together otherwise. So a huge thanks to Shelly for starting it and to Ryan for taking it over and keeping it going.
Thanks to the following: The folks hosting our stops: Bob at Mainline Exotics in Biddeford, ME – Not old Ford related, but a very interesting collection. Neil at Goldenrod Garage in Freeport, ME – He has a large variety of collector cars in all conditions. Walt Dupont (The Flathead King) - Walt’s class on Flathead oiling was very informative and he is a gracious host. Tom, Ron and the whole crew at the Fantasy Speedway in Unity Plantation, ME - Our band of misfits had way too much fun here. The participants: Chuck & Kathie S. - Chuck_Stevens Pete & Donna L. Phil & Carole M. – Trainguy John & Barb M. – Oldford2 John M. – JM_35_Sedan Jeff H. – Very_Tangled Henry H. – Henry@1140 Thanks for doing the magnetic signs. Scott W. - 39Portlander Brian B. - BrianCT Vic Piano for his promotional efforts. A special mention to Nancy Brewer at Mc Farland Ford in Exeter, NH for providing tow rig parking for the duration. |
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Chuck, thank you for all your hard work setting up the tour and thanks to all that attended and posted photos. Vic
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Here are some more pictures of the trip, I know I missed a few cars, I'm truly sorry, please don't be offended. I guess I was have too much fun also.
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09-05-2012, 05:40 PM | #110 |
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With the consent of the "Barners" I would like to do the tour in N.E.Pa.late next summer.There is a lot on great roads and many neat things to see. Phil
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Hey, JM, which is worse, being locked in a port a pot or locked out of your car??
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Chuck, it sure looks like everyone had a blast, hope I can make the tour next year.
Phil, A N.E. PA tour would be outstanding. Let us know how we can help you put it together. Vic
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Vic,
I know Karen and I had a blast. Even with Henry's prodding she was afraid to try the Lazy6 at the speedway. She asked more than once afterwards if I thought she could handle it. I told her she should have tried. Thank you Henry for bringing out the inner racer in her. We're ready to go again. You need to come to the next NE event. Phil, If you can set something up for PA we will be there. Let us know if we can help. |
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Phil,
Chuck L.,JM, and I have some experience and I'm sure we would all be glad to add our two cents if you need any help. I think your idea of the host motel is good, fun to be at the same place. PA has a lot to see, and we would like to check out your collection. Keep in touch, Chuck S. |
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The moose family did not earn a vacation this year, but your get together looked like it was tops in my book. Great cars and great friends, wow! We have never been to Maine, but based on your pictures and descriptions, it is now on the bucket list.
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