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Robin and I plan to be there spectating on Saturday. It's about a 200 mile drive each way.
I just double checked the directions and it's 200 miles from me too. I have already started making show preparations and detailing my car. This is not only my first NAOC show but the first Nationals ever for my car. I am very excited about this show and I really hope the weather is good for the show and the ride.
I'm wondering if you can register right then and there whenever you show up- the 'deadline' was May 21st
Hi, I just heard back from Paul in the NAOC and he said the absolute latest he will accept registrations is Saturday, May 27th.
If you plan on registering, I would advise emailing your registration form directly to Paul right away and dropping a check in the mail immediately after. Here is his email membership.naoc@yahoo.com.
There are 97 cars registered currently.
Last edited by 76 Regency; May 26th, 2017 at 06:19 AM.
I am registration #97 . Only approx a 50 mile drive for me.
I know of half of dozen or so of us from the Delaware Valley chapter of OCA will be attending, but they may not be on this site.
Ha, that's great that you're 97. Really looking forward to this show. It's getting into crunch time with getting my car ready. I'm sure I'm not the only one. See you there!
My wife and I will be there with the Ram-Rod. Plan to arrive Thursday and stay through Sunday. About 250 miles for us but still using the trailer. Too close to pass up this year. Went to Elmira in 2013 and enjoyed the laid back environment as compared to the OCA Nationals. Hope to see some other New Englanders there?!
My wife and I will be there with the Ram-Rod. Plan to arrive Thursday and stay through Sunday. About 250 miles for us but still using the trailer. Too close to pass up this year. Went to Elmira in 2013 and enjoyed the laid back environment as compared to the OCA Nationals. Hope to see some other New Englanders there?!
See you there Glen! My son and I will get there on Friday unless the weather looks better for Thursday. We'll head back home on Sunday as well.
I'll be there with the Salon-almost local for me- will only be able to make the show though..I was just in Reading last w/e volunteering for the annual WWII Weekend ..anyone interested in WWII should put that show on their list..
I'll plug the museum too..only about 10 minutes from the hotel.. www.maam.org
My wife and I are going but my car(s) are all out of order at the moment so I'm driving down as a member who will enjoy others cars and just have a great time visiting with other members.
My wife and I are going but my car(s) are all out of order at the moment so I'm driving down as a member who will enjoy others cars and just have a great time visiting with other members.
Sorry to hear you won't be bringing an Olds but it's great that you're coming to support the club and fellow Olds nuts.
Since there seems to be iffy weather today...those looking for something to see can check out theonly p61 black widow that will fly at mid atlantic air museum..right up 222 to 183 exit..only a few minutes away...neat collection of aircraft including warbirds airliners military and experimentals...tell them the gatekeeper sent you...brenda will know..😀
Just got back. The weather initially threatened rain but turned out fine. It's cool to see some different cars at the NAOC meet. I particularly liked the 32 and 36 street rods, both with 455s. The black 67 Delta Custom was beautiful. One of the most rare was the 1916 Speedster with the flathead V8.
This car has been a staple at Oldsmobile shows for many years. I first saw it at the 2009 Olds Nationals. It's owned by a fellow who lives south of Columbus, Ohio.
Here's some of photos of the engine compartment and interior taken at the '09 show. Just as beautiful inside as out. I think it's interesting that the car has no A/C. For an upscale model in an upscale line, you would think A/C would be there, but you always have to remember the times. In the 1960s, A/C was a luxury on ANY car, and many people opted to avoid the significant added expense. The base price of a '67 Delta Custom two-door was $3,522. The base ("Four Season") A/C system was a $421 option, which added more than 10% to the price of the car. It's easy to see how people might have avoided checking that box on the order form.
Now here's a question for you restoration experts. Would this be an example of an over-restored car? Look how shiny the paint is on the power steering pump and on the top panel above the radiator just to the left of the radiator hose in the above photo. They're so shiny you can see your reflection in them. Were these underhood components painted this way from the factory, or was the paint perhaps a little more subdued, with perhaps a matte finish? The underhood area on this car is so bright and shiny, it almost looks like we just lifted the hood on a Hot Wheels car.
Here's another photo of the panel above the radiator. An advantage of taking this car with you when you camp out is that you could do your morning shave standing over the radiator.
Had a great time on Saturday the show day! Weather turned out not bad after some bad rain on Friday.
Got to say Hi to Olds68 (Glenn, beautiful Ram Rod), but missed 76 Regency (John and son) and others here. I did look at the three black 76's - very
sweet ! Never noticed the integrated thermometer and side view mirror before on these cars - very cool ! Seen the separate ones on Cutlass before, but missed these in the past. Learned something new .
Lots of pics over on the NAOC Facebook page.
Had a great time on Saturday the show day! Weather turned out not bad after some bad rain on Friday.
Got to say Hi to Olds68 (Glenn, beautiful Ram Rod), but missed 76 Regency (John and son) and others here. I did look at the three black 76's - very
sweet ! Never noticed the integrated thermometer and side view mirror before on these cars - very cool ! Seen the separate ones on Cutlass before, but missed these in the past. Learned something new .
Lots of pics over on the NAOC Facebook page.
Hi Tom, sorry we missed you at the show. We got there Friday afternoon (before the crazy downpour!) and left Sunday morning. My Ninety Eight was the one in the middle of the 3 black '76's with the black leather interior and sunroof. She came in First Place but my friend's black/mahogany beat me for Best of Class. I'll get him next time! LOL The mirror thermometer is one of my favorite options and I have it on both of my 98's. The other of my friend's 98's has the separately mounted thermometer from an earlier year but the integrated one is correct for '76. Did you have a car there? Glad you enjoyed the show!
HA! I knew that car looked familiar! Very nice and I love the silver/black combination. Yes, we'll meet up in Gettysburg. I feel like there's more hype about the OCA shows and more people seem to get involved with meeting up from here as well.
May 23rd, 2017, 01:13 PM
. Only approx a 50 mile drive for me.
