This past weekend was the one year anniversary of our Talladega 40th year AERO car reunion! It has gone by real fast! Only 4 years left to buy a wing car or get the one you have ready for the 45th Aero car reunion in 2014! I spoke to a good friend of mine this afternoon and he hopes to have his Superbird done in time for the 45th AERO car reunion! Linda and I hope to have our Superbird the way we want it by then also! I hope to see you ALL there!!!!
Mopar John
SCHWEET!
Oh yeah !!!! I'll be there for sure................ Maybe I'll put a tow hitch on the 500 and tow the Daytona there...... :lol:
Doug, referring to your reply below mine,,,, I can't think of anything.. Everything was grand.. The ONLY thing I could see different was like in Darlington where we staged in front of the track and the spectators had more exposure to us. We paraded then to the infield for about an hour before the parade, enabling us to wander around some... The crowd really loved seeing the old iron... Unfortunately, a slow parade sometimes lends to overheating for some......
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I was thinking about it over the weekend that it's hard to believe a year has gone by already.
Does anyone have suggestions regarding the meet?
What do you want to see or do?
Anything different?
All is on the table at this point.
A couple of laps nearer to race time so the stands would be partly filled. I wonder what it costs to rent the track for a half day for the meet obviously not on a race weekend . In saying that I am guessing it would be an insurance issue. :shruggy:
i sure hope the economy lets me go this time
Quote from: moparstuart on November 02, 2010, 09:16:10 PM
i sure hope the economy lets me go this time
The election's over, you probably will........... :smilielol:
I know of at least one black Superbird that plans to be there. :2thumbs:
I sure would like to see my BUTT there! Im sure the car will be finished and maybe even sportin a little wear by then. I gotta say Im marking the calendar.
I'd make some grandiose prediction of what I'll drive down there but that would prolly lead to another trip in the B5 car. At least he knows the way! :lol:
Quote from: pettybird on November 03, 2010, 08:58:12 AM
I'd make some grandiose prediction of what I'll drive down there but that would prolly lead to another trip in the B5 car. At least he knows the way! :lol:
old reliable
Got to go in 1999 and had a blast, hope to make back there in 2014!!!!!
Quote from: SBBob on November 03, 2010, 08:05:15 PM
Got to go in 1999 and had a blast, hope to make back there in 2014!!!!!
I hope to shake your hand
Quote from: moparstuart on November 03, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
Quote from: SBBob on November 03, 2010, 08:05:15 PM
Got to go in 1999 and had a blast, hope to make back there in 2014!!!!!
I hope to shake your hand
I already did...
Stuart - Looking forwaed to the day I do get to meet you. THANKS for getting me involved in the AERO WEBSITE. It has been fun getting to see other peoples cars and projects. TD in 2014 or BUST! Yo, SBBob
Doug,
Here is a short list of things that could be added to the next reunion.
1) a Daytona - Superbird model building contest for all age groups.
2) a wing car parts and collectables swap one morning out in the trailer lot as we prep the cars for the day.
3) a period correct ladies fashion show at the Welborn plantation home.
These ideas are intended to involve the whole family and ad intrest to an already awesome reunion!
Quote from: Mopar John on November 15, 2010, 06:17:29 PM
Doug,
Here is a short list of things that could be added to the next reunion.
1) a Daytona - Superbird model building contest for all age groups.
2) a wing car parts and collectables swap one morning out in the trailer lot as we prep the cars for the day.
3) a period correct ladies fashion show at the Welborn plantation home.
These ideas are intended to involve the whole family and ad intrest to an already awesome reunion!
And maybe hand out official Aero Warrior Reunion® bibs, because at least I know I am a drooling idiot walking around the collection of cars.
Besides, I certainly couldn't ask for a better billboard at the Museum!
Dave.Tim had to have known that you were coming.I am chomping at the bit for the next one.With my car this time.JW
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on November 16, 2010, 09:07:27 AM
Quote from: Mopar John on November 15, 2010, 06:17:29 PM
Doug,
Here is a short list of things that could be added to the next reunion.
1) a Daytona - Superbird model building contest for all age groups.
2) a wing car parts and collectables swap one morning out in the trailer lot as we prep the cars for the day.
3) a period correct ladies fashion show at the Welborn plantation home.
These ideas are intended to involve the whole family and ad intrest to an already awesome reunion!
And maybe hand out official Aero Warrior Reunion® bibs, because at least I know I am a drooling idiot walking around the collection of cars.
Besides, I certainly couldn't ask for a better billboard at the Museum!
make sure you wear an orange shirt............
Still a bit down the road but I hope I can make it!!! :drool5:
add to the wish list that only aero cars get to go on the parade lap. I'm not the only one who was highly annoyed at cars which didn't even race (like the coronet convertible.) it's a nice car, but it didn't belong.
show up and participate in anything you like, but the lap should be special.
Quote from: pettybird on November 16, 2010, 03:01:59 PM
add to the wish list that only aero cars get to go on the parade lap. I'm not the only one who was highly annoyed at cars which didn't even race (like the coronet convertible.) it's a nice car, but it didn't belong.
show up and participate in anything you like, but the lap should be special.
Oooohhh... does that mean only 4-speed Hemicars are allowed on the track?
:stirthepot:
:P
Sorry Doug, I couldn't resist... This is pretty much the same issue that set off a firestorm a few years ago at MonsterMopar. You would not believe some of the comments that were made to Rich Bolzenius and I when we passed along the news. The year before the laps were restricted (not by either of us, incidentally), a 4-door Coronet was circling the track as part of the group. I think that incident set the wheels of change in motion.
(FWIW, my R/T hasn't been on the track since those restrictions came about -- even though I've helped arrange the track laps for many years. It's not an Aero car.)
you pull together 50+hemi 4 speed wing cars and I'll buy a ticket, sit in the stands and watch them pass. then again, I could just take Marty...that new hemi easily fits under the 7 liter rule ;)
The MMW thing I don't really understand. it's cool to watch the wings go round (and I certainly won't complain about preferential treatment) but it's an all-Mopar show. that only some get to play is kind of snobby, and I'm a HUGE wing car snob. I don't know why there aren't timed admission passes for all of the show cars--it seems like it would draw more people.
Quote from: hemigeno on November 16, 2010, 03:29:04 PM
Quote from: pettybird on November 16, 2010, 03:01:59 PM
add to the wish list that only aero cars get to go on the parade lap. I'm not the only one who was highly annoyed at cars which didn't even race (like the coronet convertible.) it's a nice car, but it didn't belong.
show up and participate in anything you like, but the lap should be special.
Oooohhh... does that mean only 4-speed Hemicars are allowed on the track?
:stirthepot:
:P
Sorry Doug, I couldn't resist... This is pretty much the same issue that set off a firestorm a few years ago at MonsterMopar. You would not believe some of the comments that were made to Rich Bolzenius and I when we passed along the news. The year before the laps were restricted (not by either of us, incidentally), a 4-door Coronet was circling the track as part of the group. I think that incident set the wheels of change in motion.
(FWIW, my R/T hasn't been on the track since those restrictions came about -- even though I've helped arrange the track laps for many years. It's not an Aero car.)
is it that only car bodies that raced in nascar should get to circle the track, or that only wing cars and 69 500 chargers should circle the track? :shruggy: so we count out the early mopars that ran nascar, through 68. then does that mean a clone car is not qualified to run since it really is a roadrunner or satellite in a costume? lots of datona clones too. :shruggy: guess the rules need to be looked at so we dont have anyone upset over the wrong car cruising the track. i did it once at gateway and will remember it forever. a great time. wish everyone can get the chance to drive the track. :2thumbs:
Quote from: pettybird on November 17, 2010, 08:13:26 AM
The MMW thing I don't really understand. it's cool to watch the wings go round (and I certainly won't complain about preferential treatment) but it's an all-Mopar show. that only some get to play is kind of snobby, and I'm a HUGE wing car snob. I don't know why there aren't timed admission passes for all of the show cars--it seems like it would draw more people.
MMW made the move to restrict track laps in part due to the Aero cars' race heritage, and in part because you have to draw the line somewhere. The show officials took ALL kinds of grief back when things other than Aero cars were on the track (along with the Aero cars, that is), because people questioned "Why can't I take my car out on the track, when a 4-door Coronet gets to go?". They take a certain amount of grief even now because of other groups that are allowed out in addition to the Aero cars (i.e. the SRT group, the LX group, the Policecar group, etc.). The show's promoter extended the offer to get on the oval track to those groups in an attempt to bolster their respective participation levels, and it has proven to be a fairly successful move from the show's overall perspective. That's his prerogative, although the folks who are tasked with actually running the car show end of MMW would actually prefer to go back to just having Aero cars do the laps. This year they got a taste of how much work it is to make all this happen, since I told them after last year's show that I wasn't coordinating any groups other than the Aero cars. One too many disgruntled LX/SRT owner chewed me out because they weren't able to do laps after arriving late and missing the mandatory driver's meeting.
It also ends up being a logistics problem. In order to allow cars on the track, they have to close down pedestrian and vehicle access to the swap meet through the backstretch gate. The tunnel remains open, but that's a really long walk for pedestrians, and the tunnel doesn't accomodate large vehicles or trailers. People get rather hot under the collar when they have to wait 15 minutes or longer while the track is cleared & checked, laps run, photos taken, and the cars exit... this happens for each group & subgroup of cars... It's sortof understood why the Aero cars are on the track (or at least I've never heard any spectators question why that is), but to open it up to nearly 850 cars at 10-15 cars per batch would cause logistical paralysis and way too many complaints beyond what they already receive.
BTW nvrbdn, clones are not excluded, just ask 41husk or moparstuart among others. As for the non-aero cars that have race heritage, I have feigned arguing that same point as I did in my comment yesterday - while all along understanding that it's better not to go down that road. It eventually comes back to the point I made above - you have to draw the line somewhere. Most B-bodies could point to an on-track race heritage of some sort, and E-bodies raced in the Trans-Am series. Dodge currently has a Charger R/T decal package on the automotive atrocity that parades itself around in the Sprint Cup. Vipers race all over the place. What about the Kit cars from the late '70s? Heck, Neon's are raced too.
In the end, I'm happy that the cars are allowed on any track at all.
i agree with you all the way, its a huge job to set up and perform. i was lucky to drive a friends wing a few years ago. i just was unsettled when it was written that "it should be special" im a good friend of allen and wouldnt question him driving the laps, just wondered where the artist of "special" and real race cars wanted to draw the line.i personally love to watch the wings and sat and filmed em this year as they went by. got good photos of stuart too. he just said certain cars shouldnt be allowed and that would include a roadrunner. i have to agree though that i wouldnt want to watch every car cruise the track while locked out side of the swap :2thumbs:
Quote from: nvrbdn on November 17, 2010, 09:46:42 AM
is it that only car bodies that raced in nascar should get to circle the track, or that only wing cars and 69 500 chargers should circle the track?
If you're talking about the Aero Warrior Reunion, there are five cars (and their facsimiles) which are honored: The superbird, daytona, the charger 500, the ford talladega and the mercury cyclone spoiler II.
Quote from: pettybird on November 17, 2010, 05:07:35 PM
If you're talking about the Aero Warrior Reunion, there are five cars (and their facsimiles) which are honored: The superbird, daytona, the charger 500, the ford talladega and the mercury cyclone spoiler II.
yep, i dropped the ball here. guess i forgot what thread i was reading when i started chatting. :slap: just slap me to wake me up and ignore what i said. :rotz: aero would mean "aero cars" sorry.
Today Brad Keselowski driving the Miller Lite Dodge Charger #2 came in 4th pushing an unlikley Dave Blaney to 3rd! This result moved Brad up 3 spots to 3rd in the chase for the championship with 3 races left!
They were at Talladega and today marks 2 years since we were there! We are almost midway to the next 5 year AERO Warrior Reunion in 2014! It is time to make plans and get those cars done!
Mopar John
Quote from: pettybird on November 03, 2010, 08:58:12 AM
I'd make some grandiose prediction of what I'll drive down there but that would prolly lead to another trip in the B5 car. At least he knows the way! :lol:
I'll still make some stupid prediction about taking another car, especially now that the B5 car is all pretty, but BOY do I like road tripping in that thing. Marty drives great but I didn't spend my youth riding around in him ;)
Brad's been a pretty cool surprise in the chase--he's a good kid doing well.
Can't wait............. Maybe I'll have a 500 up and running then......... There's so many of those wing cars there... :D
If my health holds up and I ain't dead by then.....we plan on being there...it will probably be our last one....we were at the '99 meet...had a blast
Bryan
I just hope it comes back to StLouis :2thumbs:
Quote from: 41husk on October 23, 2011, 11:03:25 PM
I just hope it comes back to StLouis :2thumbs:
:icon_smile_question: :shruggy: Are you thinking of Monster Mopar?
As for T'Ga 2014 - Can't wait! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
If I own an aero car, I'll be there. :shruggy:
Quote from: Dave Kanofsky on October 24, 2011, 08:42:57 AM
Quote from: 41husk on October 23, 2011, 11:03:25 PM
I just hope it comes back to StLouis :2thumbs:
:icon_smile_question: :shruggy: Are you thinking of Monster Mopar?
As for T'Ga 2014 - Can't wait! :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Yes I was talking Monster Mopar, sorry, I tend to lose my train of thought in my old age :slap:
Well, there's MY goal. Get my "Birdible" together and down to Talladega for 2014. :2thumbs:
Quote from: Lighthorseman on October 26, 2011, 09:37:48 AM
Well, there's MY goal. Get my "Birdible" together and down to Talladega for 2014. :2thumbs:
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
i've made the last two, I'm hoping the car will hold together for 2014!
It may even be running by then
The engine went back into chassis on Saturday!
Quote from: 70Sbird on October 26, 2011, 03:03:36 PM
i've made the last two, I'm hoping the car will hold together for 2014!
It may even be running by then
The engine went back into chassis on Saturday!
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Quote from: moparstuart on October 26, 2011, 03:23:10 PM
Quote from: 70Sbird on October 26, 2011, 03:03:36 PM
i've made the last two, I'm hoping the car will hold together for 2014!
It may even be running by then
The engine went back into chassis on Saturday!
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
Of course my new transmission mount wont line up and will require "surgery" to make it fit, this crap never ends!!!
The only one I ever made it to was in 1994 for the 25th anniversary. It was such a memorable experience to drive my bird on the super speedway. I will never forget it. :2thumbs:
Still have my t-shirt from the winged car meet. I just have to get another wing car - wish there were a few good deals out there.
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Quote from: Charger_Dart on October 26, 2011, 04:05:16 PM
The only one I ever made it to was in 1994 for the 25th anniversary. It was such a memorable experience to drive my bird on the super speedway. I will never forget it. :2thumbs:
Still have my t-shirt from the winged car meet. I just have to get another wing car - wish there were a few good deals out there.
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birds are pretty cheap right now , well i guess in comparison to where they were
I just wrote a newsletter article that basically says, "Welcome back to 2003".
That 25 th. " T " shirt brings back fine memories ! That was my first visit, the second was the 40 th., be there for the 45 th. as long as the blood keeps flowing !!
I've got my fingers crossed
Quote from: Aero426 on October 26, 2011, 04:37:23 PM
I just wrote a newsletter article that basically says, "Welcome back to 2003".
that blue bird at the 'nats WAS a v code car...
Thanks, I did correct the description to a V-code before I sent the newsletter to the printer yesterday.
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Quote from: pettybird on October 27, 2011, 08:57:23 AM
Quote from: Aero426 on October 26, 2011, 04:37:23 PM
I just wrote a newsletter article that basically says, "Welcome back to 2003".
that blue bird at the 'nats WAS a v code car...
I spent sometime looking over that car at the Nat's. It was in nice condition, I should of bought it. :brickwall:
Well folks it's time for my annual bump for this is Talladega weekend! Now we are over half way to the next reunion in 2014!
Prices are down so nows the time to grab that AERO car and join us. If you have a project it is time to get moving and get it done!
By the way my favorite driver Brad Keselowski is LEADING the chase for the championship in one of the 2 Dodges in their last year!
Mopar John
I'm looking forward.. It should be a blast !!! :2thumbs:
And double :2thumbs: For Penske Racing.........
This will my goal time to drive my future aero car. :2thumbs: I need to get working on it! :2thumbs:
Quote from: 1970Moparmann on October 06, 2012, 09:26:26 AM
This will my goal time to drive my future aero car. :2thumbs: I need to get working on it! :2thumbs:
I got one......... :icon_smile_wink:
I am planning on going done. Will be great to spend the time with everyone and see the Welborn museum.
Quote from: 70EK2Bird on October 06, 2012, 08:48:59 PM
I am planning on going done. Will be great to spend the time with everyone and see the Welborn museum.
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: never been have tried hard but best laid plans
I'm in ! ! ! !
A friend of mine here who went to the last one mentioned this today while we were looking at his Daytona, I think maybe its time to start putting the $$ away for this one of the bucket list trips :yesnod:
I'm in hopefully. I should have my car done by then.
That would be another great trip - did it in 1999. From Seattle to Bama and back in 2 weeks. A CAR SHOW everyday!
Gonna try and get there, don't know about taking the car again though! not sure I will be able to cope with the stress of trying to get it through Customs.
John
maybe we'll bring something other than the B5 car ;)
Well, that only gives me 2 years to get my car up and running again...It's been down for almost two years now!
:brickwall: :brickwall:
Quote from: 70Sbird on October 08, 2012, 03:25:56 PM
Well, that only gives me 2 years to get my car up and running again...It's been down for almost two years now!
:brickwall: :brickwall:
you will get it going again and then have it broken again by that time . :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: pettybird on October 08, 2012, 09:18:41 AM
maybe we'll bring something other than the B5 car ;)
No kidding !!!!
Well, that's the pot calling the kettle black... I'll probably have the Daytona again............... Maybe with a different motor though........... :icon_smile_big:
Glad to see all the folks with interest in trying to make 2014! Yesterday I was still on midnights and woke up with about 20 laps to go in the race. So I had time to watch it live before heading off to work. It gets down to the last lap and Brad is 16th to 18th and the big one happens on the last turn of the last lap! Cars and smoke everywhere and all of a sudden the Miller #2 drops down into the grass and drives to the finish in 7th place! Brad hangs onto the points lead and put a little more room between himself and Jimmie Johnson! WOW!
Keep your fingers crossed Mopar Nation! It's our last chance maybe forever to win the championship!
MJ
For those that have been there before can you provide some details on what to expect?
What activities are setup?
How many days do most people show up for?
Do we go to the race on Sunday?
Thanks for the details. Need to start thinking about the planning.
Quote from: 70EK2Bird on October 09, 2012, 11:50:34 AM
For those that have been there before can you provide some details on what to expect?
What activities are setup?
Usually a nice BBQ at Tim's house or his Garage-mahal, maybe a cruise over to the local Sonic and then, usually, spend Sat. and Sunday at the track. Sat. was at the museum on location, Sunday was out by the track.
How many days do most people show up for?
I'm usually there for 4
Do we go to the race on Sunday?
You can, I did
Thanks for the details. Need to start thinking about the planning.
Over all, it is a GREAT weekend, even if it rains...
Quote from: 70EK2Bird on October 09, 2012, 11:50:34 AM
For those that have been there before can you provide some details on what to expect?
What activities are setup?
How many days do most people show up for?
Do we go to the race on Sunday?
Thanks for the details. Need to start thinking about the planning.
Hey Pat,
I've been there three times, so has Bruce, Spirakes, and Joanne. We can tell you all about it at the next club meeting. It was a life changing experience everytime.
That opening pic in the thread with the aero cars lined up in front of the Talladega sign is so cool. Good chance I won't have an aero car by the time of the 45th but getting there to see the event is still on the list. Need to see the Welborn display too.
Quote from: Ghoste on October 09, 2012, 12:42:19 PM
That opening pic in the thread with the aero cars lined up in front of the Talladega sign is so cool. Good chance I won't have an aero car by the time of the 45th but getting there to see the event is still on the list. Need to see the Welborn display too.
just dont let anyone see you
You'll never even know I was there. :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: Ghoste on October 09, 2012, 01:24:55 PM
You'll never even know I was there. :icon_smile_big:
im just the opposite if i'm there everyone will know it ;D
Quote from: hemi68charger on October 08, 2012, 04:23:53 PM
Quote from: pettybird on October 08, 2012, 09:18:41 AM
maybe we'll bring something other than the B5 car ;)
No kidding !!!!
Well, that's the pot calling the kettle black... I'll probably have the Daytona again............... Maybe with a different motor though........... :icon_smile_big:
I don't feel like driving the petty car all the way down there--the motor's never been gone through and when i put a cam in it as a teenager (they make the car go faster all by themselves when you're that age) there was deterioration of the cam bearings. If I get the motor rebuilt in the next couple years I'd consider it, but that's not likely.
I could and SHOULD bring Marty, but it's just not the same as the 'birds. It's like we're leaving a family member at home when we take just that car...
Doug I think you guys should bring the green Daytona instead. I mean you have 2 years to get it up and going.
Quote from: 69_500 on October 09, 2012, 04:02:58 PM
Doug I think you guys should bring the green Daytona instead. I mean you have 2 years to get it up and going.
:iagree:
Quote from: 69_500 on October 09, 2012, 04:02:58 PM
Doug I think you guys should bring the green Daytona instead. I mean you have 2 years to get it up and going.
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: just bring marty , he's more at home on the race track , I know I like birds better too but you are making marty more long trip friendly anyway :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: hemi68charger on October 09, 2012, 04:13:09 PM
Quote from: 69_500 on October 09, 2012, 04:02:58 PM
Doug I think you guys should bring the green Daytona instead. I mean you have 2 years to get it up and going.
:iagree:
If only I wasn't $80k short this month I could do it :lol:
A Talladega pace lap would probably require an "Offical Pace Car"??!!!!
that one is not OFFICIAL
Congrats!!! You are the winner!! Someone finally noticed!!
I've had it to a few shows this year and absolutely no one noticed.
The photo below is an original photo from the track when it was a pace car in 1971. Once "Offical", always "Offical"!!!
i gotta give you props. i couldn't have misspelled it, no matter how "correct" it is.
Sunset Speedway still exist up there?
Yes - Sunset Speedway is still in operation - near Barrie, Ontario, Canada. I hope to get it back on the track next year for another lap and photo.
Jim
Quote from: RealWing on October 11, 2012, 11:09:05 AM
Yes - Sunset Speedway is still in operation - near Barrie, Ontario, Canada. I hope to get it back on the track next year for another lap and photo.
Jim
Awesome ! I love this car, saw it at Carlisle. And I didn't notice the spelling either at first :lol:
Make sure you get it back up to the track you get an "offical" picture in front of the tower just like in the original pic :2thumbs:
Awesome ! I love this car, saw it at Carlisle. And I didn't notice the spelling either at first :lol:
Make sure you get it back up to the track you get an "offical" picture in front of the tower just like in the original pic :2thumbs:
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Thanks
Now that I've finally finished the restoration - I can't believe it took me 12 years and 3 months!!!
Now that it is on the road - I'm finding out more of its history. With the help of a friend, I was able to track down the mechanic who used to work on the car. Also found a local drag racer who was "loaned" the car to drive for a couple of weeks by the General Manager at Jackson's Motors. As you can imagine - he didnt baby it!! In fact he and a buddy beat the $%^& out of it. Said it would do 140 MPH with no problem. After too many speeding tickets, he took it back to the dealer. Nobody wanted the car after that - so probably that is why it ended up being a pace car in 1971.
Quote from: held1823 on October 10, 2012, 09:12:06 PM
i gotta give you props. i couldn't have misspelled it, no matter how "correct" it is.
My inner OCD would explode. Do I spell it properly because it would make my skin crawl to see it wrong, or would I live with modifying the original? Boom.
My inner OCD would explode. Do I spell it properly because it would make my skin crawl to see it wrong, or would I live with modifying the original? Boom.
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I had the original photo for a few years before I even noticed the mistake!!! When I started to blow up sections of the photo to scale the lettering size and have the decals made - that is when I saw the mistake. It was actually an easy decision - it had to be exactly like the original!!!
There also a large decal on the hood - but so far I havent found anyone with a photo showing it.
No offical hood decal.. well that's just not right ! :icon_smile_big:
You going from historical account there was one on the hood?
Quote from: WINGIN IT on October 13, 2012, 09:53:22 AM
No offical hood decal.. well that's just not right ! :icon_smile_big:
You going from historical account there was one on the hood?
If you zoom in close, you can just make out something on the hood - it even seems to show at the upper edge of the nose as well. I think it is a Sunset Speedway logo but can't be sure. The mechanic said he thinks there was also lettering down each side of the hood: "Stock Car Racing Every Wed Night"
A lot of reflection going on there.
No other pics to refer to?
I'm sure they'll show up somewhere.
Quote from: WINGIN IT on October 13, 2012, 06:21:20 PM
A lot of reflection going on there.
No other pics to refer to?
I'm sure they'll show up somewhere.
Haven't found any more photos. The mechanic who used to work on the car confirmed there was a logo and knows the company that did the original lettering. They are still in business and he is going to talk to them. Failing that, hopefully when I get it back on the track next year, someone will come forward with some photos.
Plus I have no idea how the lettering placement looks like on the other side of the car. (eg quarter panel)
Best of luck at the track.
I'm sure someone will recognize it from back then, at the very least, and confirm what was on the car.
If you're lucky someone will still have old pics. :2thumbs:
Quote from: RealWing on October 13, 2012, 08:09:20 PM
Plus I have no idea how the lettering placement looks like on the other side of the car. (eg quarter panel)
i must be reading this wrong. the car is only lettered on the driver's side, as of now?
Quote from: held1823 on October 13, 2012, 09:20:14 PM
Quote from: RealWing on October 13, 2012, 08:09:20 PM
Plus I have no idea how the lettering placement looks like on the other side of the car. (eg quarter panel)
i must be reading this wrong. the car is only lettered on the driver's side, as of now?
No - both sides are lettered - but we just guessed about the placement of the lettering placement on the RR quarter panel. ie was it a mirror image on the other side or just flipped or? Need more photos!!
Have you tried an ad in that Old Autos newspaper? They seem to have a lot of readers who submit vintage racing photos from Ontario.
Quote from: Ghoste on October 14, 2012, 09:10:57 AM
Have you tried an ad in that Old Autos newspaper? They seem to have a lot of readers who submit vintage racing photos from Ontario.
Hadn't tried that - but sounds like a great idea
Thanks!!!
In fact, now that I think of it, there is the Collector car auction in Toronto in a couple of weeks and Old Autos always have a booth there. I know a couple of old time dirt trackers from that area who will be there as well so I'll make a point of asking them when I see them.
Quote from: Ghoste on October 14, 2012, 10:19:04 AM
In fact, now that I think of it, there is the Collector car auction in Toronto in a couple of weeks and Old Autos always have a booth there. I know a couple of old time dirt trackers from that area who will be there as well so I'll make a point of asking them when I see them.
Thanks!!!
Asked around and they didn't rmember the car but one suggested contacting Nate Salter who writes for Old Autos as he owned Sunset back around that time.
Quote from: RealWing on October 11, 2012, 02:00:20 PM
Thanks
Now that I've finally finished the restoration - I can't believe it took me 12 years and 3 months!!!
Hey wait a minute...... You're not done with the restoration....... Where's the dent on the lower driver's side nosecone?
Just kidding........ Gorgeous car.. :2thumbs:
Hey wait a minute...... You're not done with the restoration....... Where's the dent on the lower driver's side nosecone?
Just kidding........ Gorgeous car.. :2thumbs:
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Picky, picky, picky!!! OK - so I took the hammer to the nose and spray bombed it Does that look better??!!
Quote from: RealWing on October 28, 2012, 12:26:56 PM
Hey wait a minute...... You're not done with the restoration....... Where's the dent on the lower driver's side nosecone?
Just kidding........ Gorgeous car.. :2thumbs:
Picky, picky, picky!!! OK - so I took the hammer to the nose and spray bombed it Does that look better??!!
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Quote from: Ghoste on October 26, 2012, 12:12:34 PM
Asked around and they didn't rmember the car but one suggested contacting Nate Salter who writes for Old Autos as he owned Sunset back around that time.
Thanks for asking around. I had been in contact with Nate several years ago. He is the one who first helped identify the car. He has written a book about stockcar racing ( The Golden Years of Stock Car Racing in Toronto 1951-1996) and it mentions the Superbird when it was the pace car in 1972.
"Now you Mopar fans will love this one. The pace car that year was supplied by Jack¬son Motors of Barrie, the Chrysler dealer that Gord Coates managed, and it was an unsold left over 1970 model that they just couldn't get rid of. This leftover was a brand new Plymouth Superbird!!! Originally lime green, with a black vinyl top, the green was sup¬planted by a putrid gold colour to match the Labatts 50 sponsorship of the point fund.
Here is where it gets interesting. There was only one regular Chrysler product run¬ning at Sunset, and that was Larry Foubert in his 1969 Dodge Dart. So picture this, there are (2) two Chrysler vehicles in the whole joint that get on the speedway surface. During one feature event, with the pace car supposedly parked safely in the infield you will never guess who lost control on the 3-4 corner and came spinning into the infield, making major modifications to the front nose and fender of the Superbird. Yep, it was Foubert, and yes Gord Coates was really im¬pressed. (Good thing Tony Lant was not in¬suring that mess eh what?) It took Larry "four barrels" Foubert a longtime to live that one down.
The Dart, by the way, still lives in the hands of Bill Burrows, who is thinking of letting it make a comeback as an IMCA modified. Bill figures it will improve with age."This is a photo of the car in 1972 paint scheme.
Clones allowed?
can we have fewer coronet convertibles and the like?
Quote from: Daytona Guy on October 30, 2012, 01:59:19 AM
Clones allowed?
Yes, there are always several clone cars at Talladega.
Quote from: pettybird on October 30, 2012, 09:53:41 AM
can we have fewer coronet convertibles and the like?
as in some are OK?
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 30, 2012, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: pettybird on October 30, 2012, 09:53:41 AM
can we have fewer coronet convertibles and the like?
as in some are OK?
there was one...fewer would make our numbers equal
Quote from: FJ5WING on October 30, 2012, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: pettybird on October 30, 2012, 09:53:41 AM
can we have fewer coronet convertibles and the like?
as in some are OK?
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :nana: :nana: :nana: no 68's for sure
and if you own an aero car, that works, and other cars...bring the aero car and not your '69 road runner.
Quote from: RealWing on October 28, 2012, 12:26:56 PM
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Hey wait a minute...... You're not done with the restoration....... Where's the dent on the lower driver's side nosecone?
Just kidding........ Gorgeous car.. :2thumbs:
Picky, picky, picky!!! OK - so I took the hammer to the nose and spray bombed it Does that look better??!!
:smilielol: Ah man !!!! I was just kidding !!! Didn't REALLY mean for you to take a whack at it..... :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: pettybird on October 30, 2012, 10:58:38 PM
and if you own an aero car, that works, and other cars...bring the aero car and not your '69 road runner.
how about convertibles with coronet front ends :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
Quote from: moparstuart on November 01, 2012, 09:06:34 AM
Quote from: pettybird on October 30, 2012, 10:58:38 PM
and if you own an aero car, that works, and other cars...bring the aero car and not your '69 road runner.
how about convertibles with coronet front ends :icon_smile_big: :icon_smile_big:
will you dress up like a lime green clown?
If its close to Halloween the next time Stuart should go as a Giant Yoda.
Quote from: 69_500 on November 01, 2012, 06:42:32 PM
If its close to Halloween the next time Stuart should go as a Giant Yoda.
:shruggy: :smilielol: :smilielol: the jolly green giant yoda :shruggy: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
hello,
It's me sherry. Did Rich tell you about me wanting him to sell one of the chargers? Well anyone got about 25k? Will most likely sell. Only you know I've sent this. He offered it to a guy on the phone. Waiting for reply I think?
He's getting old I think being realistic.
See yA sHERRY
Quote from: talkiemopar on November 02, 2012, 06:09:47 PM
hello,
It's me sherry. Did Rich tell you about me wanting him to sell one of the chargers? Well anyone got about 25k? Will most likely sell. Only you know I've sent this. He offered it to a guy on the phone. Waiting for reply I think?
He's getting old I think being realistic.
See yA sHERRY
which one sheery red one ?
went to the wellborn museum in 2011, was great, went to the talladega museum that day also, not as good as the wellborn one, only one mopar as i remember it
my mother is moving to columbus , ga, maybe i can get her to finance the car and trip to the 2014 meet and then go see her the next day....................... :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin: :scratchchin:
With the running of today's Talladega 500 we have less than a year to the 2014 meet! I won't tell you who won today as some may still have to watch the recorded race. I will tell you this: IT WAS NOT A DODGE IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE!
This week NASCAR released the 2014 schedule. Just a couple of races switched weekends. The fall Talladega race is on October 19th!
Mark your calanders and get your projects done!
MJ
John, thanks for providing the date. Now, I have a date to shoot for with the car!
How many cars usually attend this meet?
Car count typically is around 100 figuring in the Talladegas, C500 and Spoiler II cars.
Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but host hotel? :scratchchin:
Quote from: hemi68charger on October 21, 2013, 06:09:25 AM
Not sure if it was mentioned yet, but host hotel? :scratchchin:
Nothing yet. I would think that after the MCACN show in November, things will start moving on this.
45th Aero Warrior Reunion at Talladega
Plans are coming together for the 45th anniversary reunion at Talladega. The dates will be October 16-19.
Schedule:
Thursday, October 16th: Morning track laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway. These will be similar to the highway speed laps at Monster Mopar. Convoy to Alexander City in the afternoon. Trunk swap meet in the evening. Plan on staying in Atlanta Wednesday night.
Friday, October 17th: Gathering at Wellborn home in afternoon and evening. There will be a barbeque and party in the evening.
Saturday, October 18th Gathering at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum.
Sunday, October 19th – Convoy and Parade lap before the Geico 500 race at Talladega.
Hotel Info: Call or go online to make a reservation. There are no room blocks. Here are the four recommended hotels in Alexander City. All of these are close together. We will probably fill them all.
Baymont Inn (formerly the Jameson Inn) 256-234-7099
Hampton Inn 256-234-2244
Best Western 256-234-6311
Holiday Inn Express 256-234-5900. The hotel in town to avoid from past experience is the Royal Inn.
For more info, contact Doug Schellinger at 414-687-2489 or superbirdclub@yahoo.com or just PM me here.
Booked my room already. This will be the first time I have booked a room before going to a show. Usually I just try to find one once I get to the show.
For what it's worth, a couple of the hotel names from Doug's list have changed according to Mapquest (phone numbers are the same):
Best Western is now Days Inn
Holiday Inn Express is now Quality Inn
I'm gathering that the Baymont Inn & Suites is the place to be? From the satellite image, it looks like there's a spacious shopping center parking lot adjacent to the hotel. Looks like an ideal spot for trailer parking.
Why did it take me so long to make plans to attend this event? :brickwall:
Booked at the Baymont Inn!
see ya there!
(hopefully with both Birds!)
FYI just booked at the Baymont on Kayak.com for about $58/night
I'm in at the Hampton...Gotta love them HHonors points!
Quote from: pettybird on April 29, 2014, 10:59:13 PM
FYI just booked at the Baymont on Kayak.com for about $58/night
That's about right.
Have my room reservations at the Baymont... See ya'll there, hopefully have two wings in a caravan from the Houston area.............. :2thumbs:
Quote from: hemigeno on April 29, 2014, 05:13:23 PM
... From the satellite image, it looks like there's a spacious shopping center parking lot adjacent to the hotel. Looks like an ideal spot for trailer parking.
Yes, there's a big parking lot next to the hotel....... There were a lot of trucks and trailers there that weekend.......
I'm In at the Hampton!
Like Dave K, gotta love HHonors points!
Doug S, Is there going to be a "Host" hotel where we have a conference room or central gathering spot?
:2thumbs:
:popcrn:
Quote from: 70Sbird on April 30, 2014, 10:13:24 AM
I'm In at the Hampton!
Like Dave K, gotta love HHonors points!
Doug S, Is there going to be a "Host" hotel where we have a conference room or central gathering spot?
:2thumbs:
:popcrn:
Scott, we will find a base of operations. I'm at the Baymont.
I plan to go again this year. I'm really looking forward to it. But I have to ask... would a project C500 clone be welcome to attend and got on the track? I should have my Vega plug installed and the '68 Coronet grille installed too. My car will probably be primer or mis-matched panels. Either way, I'll be there... I just hope the car will be ready (enough) in time.
Justin
"CornDog"
Hi Justin, the C500 clone would certainly be welcome. We don't see enough 500's coming out to events. The main thing is that you come and have a good time.
We are at the Baymont they say $65 on the phone but online it showed 20% discount for 3 or more nights so mentioned it and they gave it to me so is $52 night after the discount
Look forward to seeing everyone
I'm booked at the Hampton. Never been to a meet before, but now that the bird is finished, this sounded like a good place to bring the "Offical Pace Car"
We are booked into the Hampton. I am planning on being in Atlanta for the Thursday fun and then over to Alexander City.
This will be the first time our car has been to the event as it was still sitting in a building covered in dust the last time.
I am sure we will have a great time and can't wait for October.
Pat
I'm pretty excited about the Atlanta thing, too--another track to cross off the list!
Quote from: pettybird on May 01, 2014, 12:56:27 PM
I'm pretty excited about the Atlanta thing, too--another track to cross off the list!
The guy I bought the carcass of my car from in 2001 now has an autobody/shetmetal restoration business just North of Atlanta.
I'm thinking about getting there Wednesday night to see his place and then doing the track Wednesday!
sounds like it's gonna be a fun time!
Quote from: hemigeno on April 29, 2014, 05:13:23 PM
For what it's worth, a couple of the hotel names from Doug's list have changed according to Mapquest (phone numbers are the same):
Best Western is now Days Inn
Holiday Inn Express is now Quality Inn
I'm gathering that the Baymont Inn & Suites is the place to be? From the satellite image, it looks like there's a spacious shopping center parking lot adjacent to the hotel. Looks like an ideal spot for trailer parking.
Why did it take me so long to make plans to attend this event? :brickwall:
Gene,
What address do you show for the Quality Inn that is the former Holiday Inn Express?
Back in 2009 there was a Comfort Inn at 2945 HWY 280 Alexander City that is also now a Quality Inn.
Was that the same location or are there two Quality Inn's in Alexander City now?
Just trying to avoid some confusion.
MJ
Quote from: Mopar John on May 02, 2014, 09:49:53 AM
Gene,
What address do you show for the Quality In that is the former Holiday Inn Express?
Back in 2009 there was a Comfort Inn at 2945 HWY 280 Alexander City that is also now a Quality Inn.
Was that the same location or are there two Quality Inn's in Alexander City now?
Just trying to avoid some confusion.
MJ
I won't swear to Mapquest's information since I didn't call any place other than the Baymont, but Mapquest lists the Quality Inn's address as the same one you quoted - 2945 Hwy 280. Initially my plan was to look at the four recommended hotels and see which location looked the best from the satellite view (e.g. trailer parking, etc.). When Mapquest didn't show two of the names Doug listed on their map, I did a Google search for the listed hotels. Somewhere in the search results for the "old" hotel it gave the same address as the "new" hotel - which is how I cross-referenced them.
It wasn't my intention to cause confusion for sure, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to pass along what I found.
:cheers:
Did anyone watch the spring race at Talladega last weekend?
During the caution laps I get bored and start looking at other things. What I noticed is that the Allison grandstands where we normally sit on the back stretch are GONE! There is just a big slab of cement with a few out buildings left!
I thought I remembered that last year or the year before they had big advertising tarps over the seats so it didn't look so bad with a lack of fans! I e-mailed Doug ( aero426 ) about this and he said several tracks are removing seats so the remaing ones look full or possibly sell out?
MJ
Where it got started
Yes, various tracks are reducing capacity to try and increase demand. Once again, they will be able to say "we had a sellout". It will also get rid of some the negative talk. Someone posted this photo on Facebook of Alan Kulwicki at MIS in 1985. The comment was, "I remember when the grandstands were packed like this". Well, yeah, if the stands were still short like these, they WOULD still be packed. Look at an aerial view of MIS today. Seating capacity increased a LOT during the boom years.
I have the time off, but it's questionable if I'll be able to attend. :'(
I opted out of the HRPT this year but need to see if I can get some problems resolved before I can hit the road. As it is, I pushed the 'tona in the garage in September and shut the door instead of putting a bullet in her.
Joanne... :(
This is what I hate about selling/giving away my Talladega.I am gonna miss not attending the Ala. reunion.It was always a great time and great cars and great people.
Just because you sold the car does not mean you can not attend Jon. Come on down. Enjoy the people.
That would be like going to the prom.STAG!!!!
Quote from: jonw29 on May 19, 2014, 07:13:26 PM
That would be like going to the prom.STAG!!!!
Well, who knows....... Maybe you'll find another "STAG" person........ person = another new aero......
Update on the Thursday Atlanta track laps being organized by Chris Street. They will be between 7 and 8 AM on Thursday morning. We have to be done by 8:00 AM as the track is booked for another event. Recommend that you stay in Atlanta Wednesday night. Closest hotels to the track are 8 miles away at exit 218, McDonough GA, Hwy 20-81.
Hampton Inn – 855 Industrial Blvd, 678-914-0077
Best Western - 805 Industrial Blvd, 770-898-1006
Comfort Suites - 64 Hwy 81 West, 678-216-1900
Hilton Garden – 95 Hwy 81 West, 678-827-7200
Got our hotel reservations. A few of us coming from the NW and Cali again this time.
Maybe l'll get to the 50th. I'm opting to go to Florida for Halloween and will have to miss out on hanging with dear old friends. The silver beast can go if someone needs that prom date lol.
The October Talladega meet has been postponed. When I saw Tim Wellborn at the end of July, he looked great, but mentioned that he has some health concerns he's been dealing with. If you know Tim, it is not a big secret that he has some cardiac history in his family. Tim called this week, and after consulting with his doctors and Pam, he wants to hold off on the meet, at least for the fall of '14. He has an opportunity to have some treatment and wants to move forward on that.
Tim hates to do put off the meet, and I know he feels bad about it. He really wants to host it. But I don't see how there is any other choice to make.
At this point, you should cancel your room reservations.
There is a possibility of trying to reschedule for the Spring race of 2015.
this thread ought to be locked to avoid confusion with the cancellation post.