olds68

We're looking forward to seeing all you Olds people!
It is a scramble for us in New England also as the time approaches. It's amazing how many people send their registrations in AFTER the deadline
It's been tropically warm here lately but it's supposed to rain on and off all next week. Let's hope that clears it out for the following week
Oh crap, I still have to clean the car...........

Boldsmobile

Looking forward to meeting you Joe and Aron. I'll have the 71 in the sig line.

car_designer

I will be there with the blue Delta in my signature pic (2-tone).

I have been to the last 2 Nationals, and never thought of trying to find people from the forum that were there. I should make a point of it this year.

Aron Nance

We'll have the '92 Custom Cruiser on the Show Field (probably parked by Pat Yancey's, again). I'll have a neck thingie w/the NTOC/OCA longivity membership buttons pinned on it, and probabaly be wearing my new USAF ball cap w/the Security Service Badge above the USAF logo. Juju, of course, is the quiet one in our Family, not extroverted at all (Hmm?). Hope to see everyone from the CO there; perhaps we can hoist one at the bar on the property one evening. We are attending the Wednesday night welcoming, the Thursday bus ride to Boston, and the Saturday awards dinner. Without a doubt, will be in and out of the swap meet, and will be by the CC on Friday judging day. Glen, you getting hypertension and hyperventilating yet????? It's going to be a great show. Can't wait.

olds68

"Glen, you getting hypertension and hyperventilating yet?????"
No, I just drink and shake more than normal Hope I'm still sane in another week
Things are going well and we still have over 400 cars on the showfield even with some late cancellations.
I checked our lay-out and yes Aron, you're right next to Pat Yancy.

ent72olds

Can't wait to see you guys and gals there! I will make it a point to find some of you! Aron, definitely want to meet you and Juju! Wouldn't mind having a beer with ya....of course, I'll be there in the '65 Vista(show only) with my wife Kelly, and my two girls Grace and Gigi

1970_442

i have question about the olds nationals. it may be a stupid question but is it open to everyone or is it just members? and is there a swap meet? ive nver known about it till this week (im new to this), and it's not to far from me.
let me know thanks

olds68

There are no stupid questions
I've been surprised by the number of people I've heard from who didn't even know that there were Oldsmolbile clubs
The Nationals are always open to the public and (so far anyway) there is always a swap meet.
Come on down

leepear

I was trying really hard to attend this year. But my car will be ready for Reno. So I guess I will have to enjoy the meet through the pictures and posts.....have fun Lee

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1971 442 convt
1970 vista cruiser

paul879

Hey Aron ill be looking for ya ,hey has anyone ever bought parts from year one usally i get parts from fusick but budget shrinking and year one seems a bit cheapert

Jamesbo

"Ya get what ya pay for ..................if you're lucky"

Bunser

In my experience, I've had better luck with Fusicks. Of course it depends on just what you're buying.All in all, Fusicks is a bit cheaper and better quality in my opinion.(Buy your rubber from Restoration Specialties...eg. weatherstripping.)

78ChevOlds

Look like I might show up Wednesday. I have to be down to RI for the remainder of the week through the weekend.

67 Cutlass

I can't wait to go! Too bad my 67 isn't done
The wife and I will be there on Friday and Saturday. We'll be staying at a campground.
Hmmm.... maybe I can stick some Olds emblems on my camper!?!

WTony

Called the Host Hotel today and was able to snag someone's cancelation!

olds68

WTony, that's great that you got a room!
Like I said before, keep calling the Host Hotel as things change daily.
The ten day weather outlook is fantastic for next week.
Keep your fingers crossed and your Olds clean
Lots of people calling asking about admission. The show is open to the public but we suggest using our free shuttle service from Old Sturbridge to avoid parking issues.

Boldsmobile

Glen, i ran an event there in April. Two days, about 60 people. Rooms , meals, banquet room and etc.

Bill and Kris @ The Host are good people.

olds68

Pete,
Good information about the hotel. So far, no problems whatsover with them. As a matter of fact, a couple of other car clubs will be there to observe and learn for their own events.
Can't wait

Run to Rund

Weather predictions suggest I will have thunderstorms across the midwest on the way to Mass. At least I can look forward to sunshine for the show & race! I plan to arrive Tuesday AM.

WTony

Be careful on your drive! We'll see you there Tuesday afternoon!
Cant wait now. Im like a kid on Christmas eve already, not being able to sleep, too excited with the anticipation.

Boldsmobile

You'll be going right by me on the way east. Travel safe and see all of you guys Wed - unless i cant help myself and take a swing over on Tuesday night.

bammax

Is there a particular day for the swap meet? I'd be interested in showing up as a spectator just to try and find a few parts for my Olds that I can't find at the local scrap yards. My these Olds engines are getting harder to come by every year

I can't afford to be a participant, plus my Olds is wrapped in a Buick body

olds68

EVERYONE have a safe trip! We want to see you all there ready to show your Olds We are just as excited as the rest of you and are looking forward to the 1st Olds National event in New England (The 40th anniversary of the beginning of OCA)
Happy Trails.........

joe_padavano

Looking forward to it, Glen. Good luck and thanks in advance for all your hard work. I'll be driving up I-78 to I-84 on Wednesday, planning to arrive in time for the welcome reception. The 62 will be on a trailer behind my crewcab dually, so honk if you see us.

Aron Nance

Here we come, ready or not! Glen: would like to get a word with you when we arrive Tuesday afternoon (around 4'ish) if possible. Won't take a minute, concerns the BOD meeting Thursday AM.
THANKS!
Aron

jeffreyalman

have a great time everyone - 1st Nats I am missing in 5 years - wish I were going, just couldn't swing the $1000 in gas the trip from Miami and back would cost

toro68

Today (Friday, July 16, 2010). One of my Toronado friends are already at the show site/host hotel!

olds68

Glad people are there already
We have a meeting tomorrow and will be looking for LOTS of help
If you are available and willing, please see us then
Meeting is scheduled for 9:00 at the Host Hotel

THANKS EVERYONE

Run to Rund

I've gotten through Kentucky so far, and had thunderstorms in OK and KY. About 2100 miles so far!

olds68

Run to Rund....come on in, we're waiting
Had a meeting today and our team is doing a terrific job getting ready for all the Olds people. The town of Sturbridge is ready and waiting
We own the town in two days

joe_padavano

I took the 62 for a 25 mile shakedown run this morning - no major problems. The steering box pitman shaft bushing is worn - oh well, that's not going to be fixed between here and Sturbridge! The master cylinder is a little iffy also - pedal starts to drop if you hold the brakes for a long period of time at a light. NAPA lists the M/C rebuild kit; whether or not I can actually get one tomorrow remains to be seen. The exhaust tone is a little agricultural at part throttle, but it sounds REALLY nice when you get on it.

I did the brakes on the dually yesterday, now I just need to fix the A/C in the truck and repack the wheel bearings on the trailer....

It never ends.

toro68

I guess Tuesday night (5-8) ther will be a cruise night at the Gloden Age of Trucking Muesum in Middlebury,CT
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...comment-740414
From what I read , Teusday is the last day for this place.

TripDeuces

Wow, this thing is really heating up. Can't wait to get there on Friday. Dragging two friends with me who are Olds guys also.

WTony

Strange noise in the wagon....FIXED! There was a knocking sound that was intermitten when I first started it up but settled down after the idle smoothed out. Had the valve covers off, changed the oil looking for metal, checked the exhaust for it hitting, nothin.
I finally got a thought that popped into my head out of a sound sleep around 3am. Converter bolts were loose allowing it to move ever so slightly causing a knocking sound. WHEW! I was just about to leave it home. Whodathunkit?
See you all Tuesday afternoon!

joe_padavano

Tony,

Check your bellhousing to block bolts also. I've had them come loose, leading to the loose converter bolts, and ultimately to a cracked flexplate.

WTony

Well its t minus 45mins till blast off! Hoping to get these rockets on the road by 10:30. Kind of hard to leave on time with 3 woman going with me!
See y'all there this afternoon!

citcapp

Tony,

That's kinda like herding a bunch of cats isn't it?

You all have fun, wish I could be there

Run to Rund

2950 miles. Arrived minus a trailer license plate and trailer taillight lens, both victims of the fine paving on the roads. Olds was nice and clean when I left, but it now has a few cleanliness "issues" for me to deal with, lol.
It's just a short trip if it is under 3000 miles.

toro68

Just under a 3 hour trip for me.
First my cell phone charger (automotive kind), BREAK inside my phone (GRrrr), then the clutch on my a/c compressor freezes up (it was smoking really bad).

joe_padavano

It's about eight hours for us. I've got the A/C on the truck fixed, the trailer wheel bearings adjusted, and I'm now taking a break from the heat before loading the car and all my tools (hey, you never know!). Plan to be there for the welcome reception.