GMs @ Carlisle
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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...
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...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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...
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Joe,The 74 was mine and the other one was a 73 .You must know your Omegas.Must people wouldn't see a difference.You should've taken a closer look, it won best stock Olds plus best Olds.I don't know how I thought there was a lot of other Oldsmobiles better than Mine.One Was that red Toro that looked like it just rolled off the line.Maybe its because you don't see many Omegas.There were more Oldsmobiles there than the year before.Planing on going again this year, weather permitting.
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