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Arlen · 04-08-2013, 10:54 PM

Well the tour is only a few weeks away and registration is now closed. Looks like about 190 cars and 400 people. If anyone has had any trouble with getting a room at the hotels, or is unclear on trailer parking, please let me know and as always, more information can be found on www.mafcablueridgetour.com

Arlen Evans
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817-228-9595

Richard Wilson · 04-09-2013, 08:36 AM

FYI. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed north of Asheville from Mount Mitchell to Craggy Gardens. Don't know if it will be reopened in time for the tour or not. You may have to take a long detour. A section of the road fell off the side of the mountain last year and they have been rebuilding it all winter.

Good luck to all on the tour. Be sure that, at the very least, your brakes and steering are in the best condition that you can BEFORE the tour. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the BEST Model A road in the world!!!!!!! See you in Asheville.

Arlen · 04-09-2013, 03:44 PM

The National Park Service is listing that the road should be reopened by mid April. Cross your fingers that the government gets a job done on time.

Logan · 04-09-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlen

The National Park Service is listing that the road should be reopened by mid April. Cross your fingers that the government gets a job done on time.

Lol when has that ever happened

Bob-A · 04-10-2013, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Lol when has that ever happened

When they want somthing from you...............

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Bob-A

John LaVoy · 04-10-2013, 09:08 AM

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We are looking forward to this tour! See you there!

Jim/GA · 04-10-2013, 10:10 PM

The Houston Club has a group of about 10 cars driving up from Gatlinburg to Charlottesville on Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, primarily using US highways. We are leaving trailers and tow vehicles in Gatlinburg before heading north.

Feel free to contact me if you would like to join us. It can be fun (and reassuring) to run with a group of other A's.

Either way, see you all on the tour!

Jordan · 04-10-2013, 11:32 PM

Wish I could go, I have finals that week and then headed to Michigan for the museum opening!

Del in NE Ohio · 04-11-2013, 06:17 AM

Group of 7 Model A's from NE Ohio traveling to Charlottesville together. Leaving Columbiana, OH on Sat, via US 40 to overnight in Cumberland MD. Sunday Cumberland to Charlottesville via Winchester, VA etc.

motordr · 04-11-2013, 07:46 AM

We are looking forward to this also! See you in Charlottesville.

John LaVoy · 04-11-2013, 09:03 AM

I'm leaving my truck and trailer in Gatlinburg May 4th and driving to Charlottesville on May 5th. See you along the way I'm sure.

EHERRICK · 04-11-2013, 06:00 PM

There is a group from Alabama and Tennessee leaving Gatlinburg on the 4th, overnighting in Greenville Tn. Then on to Charlottsville on the 5th
See you there

Arlen · 04-11-2013, 10:54 PM

Forgot to mention that the registration table will open up on Sunday at noon. Don't forget that the trailer parking for gatlinburg is now in pigeon forge.

rosenkranswa · 04-12-2013, 09:09 AM

We're looking forward to this tour, see every body in Charlottesville!

Jim/GA · 04-16-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arlen

The National Park Service is listing that the road should be reopened by mid April. Cross your fingers that the government gets a job done on time.

I received the following notice yesterday from the NP Service:

"US Hwy 441/Newfound Gap Rd from Gatlinburg, TN to Cherokee, NC is now open with no restrictions."

Look at that, mid-April!

Richard Wilson · 04-16-2013, 02:10 PM

BRP is still closed from Mount Mitchell to Craggy Gardens. It will be a problem for the tour if it is not open. I hope that they get this section rebuilt in time for the tour as it is one of my favorite sections. Also hope the tour participants take time to drive the 4.5 miles up to the summit of Mount Mitchell. Highest peak east of the rockies at 6684 feet.

Hwy 441 is just a regular highway and not part of the BRP. It is the main tourist road from Cherokee Indian Reservation over to Gatlinburg so we are thankful that it is open. It took 3,000 dump truck loads of fill to bring the short section that washed away back up to road level. According to local news reports,the Cherokee Indian Reservation paid a $500,000 bonus for early completion to the contractor to complete repair before spring tourist season.

Arlen · 04-16-2013, 08:08 PM

I also received word that 441 was now open 30 days early. That's a big load off my mind. The national park service still list that the section of the blue ridge that is closed is supposed to reopen before the tour. Just crossing our fingers.

Jason in TX · 04-22-2013, 12:24 PM

Bumping this back up to the top! Driving up Friday-Sunday. We will be there in the Slant Window Cabriolet and looking forward to it! Please don't be afraid to introduce yourself and say hello! It's great to put some faces to the internet names!

Del in NE Ohio · 04-22-2013, 01:42 PM

Hope to see you there Jason... Let's get some bugs on the windshield!

hotrodalley · 04-26-2013, 07:39 PM

Any idea who is coordinating the Alabama Tenessee contingent?

04-08-2013, 10:54 PM	#1
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Well the tour is only a few weeks away and registration is now closed. Looks like about 190 cars and 400 people. If anyone has had any trouble with getting a room at the hotels, or is unclear on trailer parking, please let me know and as always, more information can be found on www.mafcablueridgetour.com Arlen Evans [email protected] 817-228-9595 __________________ DMAFC

04-09-2013, 08:36 AM	#2
Richard Wilson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 908	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update FYI. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed north of Asheville from Mount Mitchell to Craggy Gardens. Don't know if it will be reopened in time for the tour or not. You may have to take a long detour. A section of the road fell off the side of the mountain last year and they have been rebuilding it all winter. Good luck to all on the tour. Be sure that, at the very least, your brakes and steering are in the best condition that you can BEFORE the tour. The Blue Ridge Parkway is the BEST Model A road in the world!!!!!!! See you in Asheville. Last edited by Richard Wilson; 04-09-2013 at 11:03 AM. Reason: additional comment

04-09-2013, 03:44 PM	#3
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update The National Park Service is listing that the road should be reopened by mid April. Cross your fingers that the government gets a job done on time. __________________ DMAFC

04-10-2013, 09:08 AM	#6
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We are looking forward to this tour! See you there!

04-10-2013, 10:10 PM	#7
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,821	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update The Houston Club has a group of about 10 cars driving up from Gatlinburg to Charlottesville on Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, primarily using US highways. We are leaving trailers and tow vehicles in Gatlinburg before heading north. Feel free to contact me if you would like to join us. It can be fun (and reassuring) to run with a group of other A's. Either way, see you all on the tour! __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

04-10-2013, 11:32 PM	#8
Jordan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. Worth Posts: 1,006	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Wish I could go, I have finals that week and then headed to Michigan for the museum opening! __________________ Cowtown A's

04-11-2013, 06:17 AM	#9
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 461	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Group of 7 Model A's from NE Ohio traveling to Charlottesville together. Leaving Columbiana, OH on Sat, via US 40 to overnight in Cumberland MD. Sunday Cumberland to Charlottesville via Winchester, VA etc.

04-11-2013, 07:46 AM	#10
motordr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Beamsville,Ontario,Canada Posts: 482	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update We are looking forward to this also! See you in Charlottesville.

04-11-2013, 09:03 AM	#11
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update I'm leaving my truck and trailer in Gatlinburg May 4th and driving to Charlottesville on May 5th. See you along the way I'm sure.

04-11-2013, 06:00 PM	#12
EHERRICK Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 42	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update There is a group from Alabama and Tennessee leaving Gatlinburg on the 4th, overnighting in Greenville Tn. Then on to Charlottsville on the 5th See you there

04-11-2013, 10:54 PM	#13
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Forgot to mention that the registration table will open up on Sunday at noon. Don't forget that the trailer parking for gatlinburg is now in pigeon forge. __________________ DMAFC

04-12-2013, 09:09 AM	#14
rosenkranswa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 361	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update We're looking forward to this tour, see every body in Charlottesville! __________________ Wayne @ Barb Malvern '19 T Speedster '26 T Touring '29 A Roadster '30 AA Stakebed '30 A Pickup '30 A Town Sedan '31 A Station Wagon '38 Columbia Girls bike (WWII) '40 Elgin Boys bike (WWII) '42 Super Deluxe Tudor '42 Willys MB Jeep '43 Willys MBT Trailer '43 M3A4 Hand Cart '43 Harley Davidson 42WLA with sidecar

04-16-2013, 02:10 PM	#16
Richard Wilson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NC Posts: 908	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update BRP is still closed from Mount Mitchell to Craggy Gardens. It will be a problem for the tour if it is not open. I hope that they get this section rebuilt in time for the tour as it is one of my favorite sections. Also hope the tour participants take time to drive the 4.5 miles up to the summit of Mount Mitchell. Highest peak east of the rockies at 6684 feet. Hwy 441 is just a regular highway and not part of the BRP. It is the main tourist road from Cherokee Indian Reservation over to Gatlinburg so we are thankful that it is open. It took 3,000 dump truck loads of fill to bring the short section that washed away back up to road level. According to local news reports,the Cherokee Indian Reservation paid a $500,000 bonus for early completion to the contractor to complete repair before spring tourist season. Last edited by Richard Wilson; 04-16-2013 at 07:10 PM. Reason: additional info

04-16-2013, 08:08 PM	#17
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update I also received word that 441 was now open 30 days early. That's a big load off my mind. The national park service still list that the section of the blue ridge that is closed is supposed to reopen before the tour. Just crossing our fingers. __________________ DMAFC

04-22-2013, 12:24 PM	#18
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Bumping this back up to the top! Driving up Friday-Sunday. We will be there in the Slant Window Cabriolet and looking forward to it! Please don't be afraid to introduce yourself and say hello! It's great to put some faces to the internet names! __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

04-22-2013, 01:42 PM	#19
Del in NE Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbiana,OH Posts: 461	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Hope to see you there Jason... Let's get some bugs on the windshield!

04-26-2013, 07:39 PM	#20
hotrodalley Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 124	Re: 2013 MAFCA National Tour Last Update Any idea who is coordinating the Alabama Tenessee contingent?