June 7-11 V-8 Club, Chantilly VA National Meet

[VeryTangled]

Hi again Everyone. I was just messing around on Google Earth looking around Chantilly. I noticed one of their next-door neighbors is the Fairfax County Police's Sully District Station. I think I like the sound of that.

[stangblue]

Psyched Up!

[VeryTangled]

Hi Everyone, I posted a couple of days ago about the venue being next door to the police station.

Today I stopped by the venue, and the place was buzzing with activity. I can only speculate but whatever was going on was pretty high security. The hotel seemed to have everything totaliy in control. Like they've done this dozens of times.

Portable 8' chain link fence was put up around the whole property, over 100 private security, probably 30 sheriffs and police officers that I could see. Everyone hanging out making sure nothing got started or would get out of hand.

Outside the property were some folks exercising their first amendment rights and I waved to them.

Hot diggity!

EDIT TO ADD: I guess what I should say is this is a World Class facility that is equipped to host events on a scale that will make our car meet seem like a picnic to them. The venue looks to be top notch!

EDIT AGAIN: This is what was going on: Bilderberg conference.

[Old Redneck]

Trying to get the car trailer ready to go to the National Meet. The wench won't work played with it for half a day and still no-good. Got a new 12,000 lb. to drag my junkers in. Worked all day installing it. It fought me all the way installing the darn thing. I still got all the yards to mow before we leave Tues.. It forecast rain Sunday, Monday and Tuesday so far. I need a nap. I got up at 4:30 this morning to go and have coffee with the group. I started on the trailer at 6AM. I still got to repack the wheel bearings and check the tires for air pressure.The wife is over taking care of her Mother she 92 and Barb has to stay with her. I am half starve because my cooking the dog won't even eat it. I am thinking about putting a sign in the front yard COOK WANTED.Better days ahead I hope.

[Marcus]

Jeff, John, Redneck, Seth, et al: The final decision has been made, and Margretha will have a total knee replacement on 12 June. Praying for great weather for the meet, and for a magnificent time to be had by all! Look forward to seeing you at the next meet!

[VeryTangled]

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Originally Posted by Marcus

...Margretha will have a total knee replacement on 12 June. Praying for great weather for the meet, and for a magnificent time to be had by all! Look forward to seeing you at the next meet!

Hi Everyone. Marcus, good vibes and prayers heading your way! And out to all those that need a good break in life right about now. I know you do good work for people every single day you wake up.

I have very warm memories of sitting with the two of you at the movie in '12 (Edit: Oops '14) Gettysburg.

I always enjoy your posts. I can't wait until our path's cross again.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Marcus

Jeff, John, Redneck, Seth, et al: The final decision has been made, and Margretha will have a total knee replacement on 12 June. Praying for great weather for the meet, and for a magnificent time to be had by all! Look forward to seeing you at the next meet!

Hi Marcus, sure hoping Margretha's procedure goes well. We'll miss seeing you two at Chantilly. Maybe think about the GNM in Dearborn next year.

PS...I finally got 16" radial tires mounted on those PU rims you delivered to me in Lake Tahoe and they are now on my '35 std tudor sedan. Thanks again for your generosity. Much appreciated.

[carolina-bob]

The 35 is in the trailer after a quick coil change this morning. Pulled it out of the shop to put it in the trailer and stopped dead. No spark, changed coils and now it's gook to go off to Chantilly on Wednesday. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

[Old Redneck]

I will put the car in the trailer tomorrow. Got all the yards mowed. Three hours and all done. Did have help with the edging the sidewalks. The truck full of diesel fuel. I always look forward in going to the National meet. Lots of nice people.

[VeryTangled]

Originally Posted by carolina-bob

Pulled it out ... to put it in the trailer and stopped dead.

I learn't a good one this last week or so. That is to get it all going about three weeks ahead of time. That allows a bit of wiggle room when plans don't go as you hope/expect.

My tow vehicle ruptured a brake line, then in the middle of that, the tranny cooler line decided to go bye-bye too. (Isn't my driveway pretty?) Didn't have time to get it all together and on the road. So on to plan B.

Easy peasy, drive the car to the meet. It's just that I-270, I-495, and I-66 are just so relaxing to putt along. (Edit to add: I wish the Governor's of MD and VA could grow a pair (or a quad), and put a bridge between the Beltway and Point of Rocks. White's Ferry is fun but not a real route between thriving communities.)

Driving my old cars is the most fun I have these days.

[VeryTangled]

Hi Everyone. We're here. Already met with Seth & Alex. Having fun with Glenn & JM. Seeing all my road buddies is the best.

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by HOTROD_WILLIE

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Looks like she got some grease on her leg.

Seth this is a great show. If you are tired of baby sitting your car drive north and see the best show on the east coast.

[glennsanders]

Having a great time, wish every ONE that said they we're coming had made it . Got a couple things we needed worked out. Hey that's life , some people are all talk.Great weather , Great people,Old v8 Fords, Life is Good. Thanks to everyone that made this happen.

[a_lohmann]

A great time was had by all who were able to attend.


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[JM 35 Sedan]

I had a great time meeting up with old and new V-8ing friends, and seeing all their beautiful old Fords. A big "thank you" to the NVRG for all their hard work putting this meet together, you folks did very good.
Hope to see everone next June at the GNM in Dearborn, MI.

[Cecil/WV]

Glad you had a good time, John, now the best part was when you landed the winning ticket for the mMrcury raffle last night! If I hadn't been there, what would you have done?? Just to be sure, I will have another one for you at the club meeting on the 20th.

[Clem Clement]

Super great time !! Thanks all for attending. so good seeing all. I still having trouble with my Peekup. Every time I park I have to jack up the front right wheel to set the clock right

[mhsprecher]

Clem, you need to post a photo of your truck's clock.

It was a good time, even though neither of my V8s made it. It seems that my charging problem has reappeared, if it even was fixed post rewiring.

[mhsprecher]

Here are the few photos I took of the meet. I was too busy helping out to take too many photos, unfortunately.

There were some very nice cars there. I didn't count, but the best represented appeared to be 35s, 40s, shoeboxes and 36s. Note JM in the photos of the 35s, which is appropriate. The last photo is the band at the BBQ at the Cross Farm. The Knuckle Dusters from Washington County, MD. A very good old time string band.

[Old Redneck]

Well I am home now safe and sound. All went well not much was said about the next meet next year. Someone said it in Dearborn, Mich. That one place I don.t care to go. I will half to say last year meet was nicer meet. Better food for one thing. Half the price. Was offered $50.00 cash for my Junker. I almost took him up but got cold feet.