GMs @ Carlisle

joe_padavano · June 23rd, 2008, 01:58 PM

The weather was beautiful for Carlisle on Saturday. Within seconds (literally) of entering the swap area I scored a complete A-body posi (er, limited slip) axle. It appears to be an 8.2" B-O-P from the 64-66 period, but I have not had time for further investigation. For $90 I didn't take too much time to decide to buy it.

Saw a pair of Omegas in the Olds show area, a 74 and (I think) a 73. I only saw the latter from a distance and didn't get a look at the back bumper. A couple of gorgeous early Toros. Also a pair of "W-30s". The 70 had a C-head big block with aftermarket intake. The 72 was a K-code car and still had the small block. It was a very pretty blue, however. The 69 H/O was also beautiful. A 63 Cutlass showed up late in the day. Also there was a really nice looking Fiesta wagon. In the Pontiac area I found a Grand Am with a Quad 4 and what was supposed to be a GM SPO supercharger. Very cool.

The early 60s lightweight Chevy Z11 and Pontiac SD cars on display in Building T were very cool also. There was a supposed attempt to set a record by getting 1,000 F-body cars in one place. My question is, how would this be different from any other car show?

Turnout seemed to be a little light. I spoke to several vendors about this. One said he was down considerably from last year. Others said it was about the same.

Oh, and while she may be close to 70, Linda Vaughn STILL looks good. Of course, the fact that I just turned 50 may have something to do with that also...

Oldsguy · June 23rd, 2008, 02:32 PM

It is hard to believe she is that old. Sounds like a really nice time at the show. I would have really liked to see that fiesta wagon.

J-(Chicago) · June 23rd, 2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by joe_padavano

There was a supposed attempt to set a record by getting 1,000 F-body cars in one place. My question is, how would this be different from any other car show?

Bahaha.
I guess It's better than 1000 mustangs, That's how it is around here.

68conv455 · June 23rd, 2008, 07:02 PM

I got to Carlisle on Sunday morning due to a commitment supervising the Boy Scouts at Gettysburg battlefield. Sunday was very lightly attended. Most of the show field was empty.

I did see a 1968 442 convertible for sale at $34,000 in the Old Car Trader barn.
It was a clean driver. Hood was down. It was unsold on Sunday.
Surprise Surprise.

68conv455 · June 23rd, 2008, 07:11 PM

Joe,
I met a bunch of good ol boys from Va. at Gettysburg. They were doing a re-inactment showing life from the confederate perspective. It was real good. They had a little fun with me since I'm from CT and was wearing a red sox cap.

joe_padavano · June 23rd, 2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 68conv455

Joe,
I met a bunch of good ol boys from Va. at Gettysburg. They were doing a re-inactment showing life from the confederate perspective. It was real good. They had a little fun with me since I'm from CT and was wearing a red sox cap.

Hey, I'm from the Worcester area originally. Remind them that not only did the North win, but so did the Red Sox!

June 23rd, 2008, 01:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,394	GMs @ Carlisle The weather was beautiful for Carlisle on Saturday. Within seconds (literally) of entering the swap area I scored a complete A-body posi (er, limited slip) axle. It appears to be an 8.2" B-O-P from the 64-66 period, but I have not had time for further investigation. For $90 I didn't take too much time to decide to buy it. Saw a pair of Omegas in the Olds show area, a 74 and (I think) a 73. I only saw the latter from a distance and didn't get a look at the back bumper. A couple of gorgeous early Toros. Also a pair of "W-30s". The 70 had a C-head big block with aftermarket intake. The 72 was a K-code car and still had the small block. It was a very pretty blue, however. The 69 H/O was also beautiful. A 63 Cutlass showed up late in the day. Also there was a really nice looking Fiesta wagon. In the Pontiac area I found a Grand Am with a Quad 4 and what was supposed to be a GM SPO supercharger. Very cool. The early 60s lightweight Chevy Z11 and Pontiac SD cars on display in Building T were very cool also. There was a supposed attempt to set a record by getting 1,000 F-body cars in one place. My question is, how would this be different from any other car show? Turnout seemed to be a little light. I spoke to several vendors about this. One said he was down considerably from last year. Others said it was about the same. Oh, and while she may be close to 70, Linda Vaughn STILL looks good. Of course, the fact that I just turned 50 may have something to do with that also... __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

June 23rd, 2008, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	It is hard to believe she is that old. Sounds like a really nice time at the show. I would have really liked to see that fiesta wagon. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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June 23rd, 2008, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 259	I got to Carlisle on Sunday morning due to a commitment supervising the Boy Scouts at Gettysburg battlefield. Sunday was very lightly attended. Most of the show field was empty. I did see a 1968 442 convertible for sale at $34,000 in the Old Car Trader barn. It was a clean driver. Hood was down. It was unsold on Sunday. Surprise Surprise.

June 23rd, 2008, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
68conv455 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 259	Joe, I met a bunch of good ol boys from Va. at Gettysburg. They were doing a re-inactment showing life from the confederate perspective. It was real good. They had a little fun with me since I'm from CT and was wearing a red sox cap.