Fords at Carlisle

[83rsturbo]

I'm throwing this out there early. How many guys are planning on going to fords of Carlisle http://store.carlisleevents.com/merc...gory_Code=CANC (http://store.carlisleevents.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CE&Category_Code=CANC)
We have to beat the new engenders It would be nice to go in as a group

[gregpro50]

me. but I think I'm taking the svo.

[kj_80Cobra]

Check out the club tent info at the bottom of the page. If 25 cars are registered under a club name, you get a free tent space.

[86gtwith82nose]

if i get my mustang good and ready i will maybe you will get to see it again greg

[83rsturbo]

well greg you will visit us poor capris over in the next field won't you:(

[gregpro50]

I visited last year. There was an awesome '85 asc just like mine there.

[83rsturbo]

Check out the club tent info at the bottom of the page. If 25 cars are registered under a club name, you get a free tent space.
hell we be lucky to get 5 cars to go

[EVIL8790]

I'll be there with with one of my stangs,cant wait:)

[83rsturbo]

anyone else thinking about going ?

[SVO4PWR2]

i should be there....but which car i dont know, 79 Notch - 84 SVO - 85 XR7

-RICH-

[Ductape91]

i might go, need more time to be certain.
but i wont be in a mustang if it matters(ill be in my tbird)

[ricko302]

I wish more Capris would show up.

[TurboBeater]

I'll probably drive the capri out there. Not sure if I will put it in the show though. I

[83rsturbo]

I'll probably drive the capri out there. Not sure if I will put it in the show though. I
Why not mine isn't a show car ether and you can't beat the parking also I'd like to see another RS TURBO :)

[TurboBeater]

Well, mine isn't an RS. Used to be a 3.8 automatic.

Isn't field registration like $50 ??? I seem to remember it being kinda pricey.

[83rsturbo]

Its $40 plus you get in all 3 days and take a buddy along. how much you going to pay to park and get in for the day ? and we need some more fox capris to show

[TurboBeater]

Well, if you're gonna twist my arm, i guess I hafta register.

[xbgt]

I plan to attend, am driving one of my Aussie Falcon's from FL. I think there will be about 5-7 AU cars and one in the inside area. Look forward to meeting up with you guys!

[KCoker]

I am going for the first time this year. Not going to carry a car. Driving the wifes escape. But at least I am going to get to go.

[loutheplumber]

you can show the escape and still park on the show field

[83rsturbo]

How many guys are going to us I-78. If you are we can meet up on Friday or Saturday at exit 16 Midway dinner and travel as a group

[1ugly85]

I am hoping to be going, but I think I will be taking my turbo EXP.

[pextor]

I would like to go, I have to talk Ethan into driving his Capri so we can cruise in together :)

[83rsturbo]

I would like to go, I have to talk Ethan into driving his Capri so we can cruise in together :)
good luck with that I already tryed

[ethangsmith]

My ears were ringing. I KNEW I was being talked about somewhere on here. Just had to find it. Basically, I want to take the Capri in the worst way, but I don't know if I trust it to get that far to be honest. I'm still having some glitches with it and I don't want it to crap out on me on its way there. Charles, are you planning on going now? Let me know so we can coordinate this. Maybe I'll at least clean up the Mustang and take that. Who knows.

[loutheplumber]

how far do you trust the capri to make it then

[plstktnkr2]

I will be bringing project "baby" and vending so it will be a busy one for me

[ethangsmith]

the furthest I have run the car since it's miracle conversion is about 15 miles one way. I don't trust it on the highway yet is the biggest factor. The last thing I need is for something to die while I'm out doing 55 on the highway. That the other thing, I am having fuel control issues above about 45mph or 3000rpm. It leans out and falls on its face. I am going to rejet a Pinto carburetor someday and get that on and hope that solves the issue.

[83rsturbo]

I will be bringing project "baby" and vending so it will be a busy one for me
you going to have any fox parts and where are you going to be. looked for you last year and didn't find you

[xbgt]

Hey Guys, I am planning on driving to Carlilse from FL in one of my Aussie Ford's. At least they do have 4-I's! lol I think there will be at least 5-6 Aussie cars on display this year. I have not been since 2002 and am determined to make it this year. Anyhow, look for me around the Aussie car display.
Chris

[gdniel]

I'll get there one of these years.

[Ductape91]

im all legal now so my odds of showing up have improved:pimp:
been wanting to go to carslile for a few years now so hopefully something doesnt pop up.
no field though, its a daily not a trailerqueen:p

[83rsturbo]

Hey Guys, I am planning on driving to Carlilse from FL in one of my Aussie Ford's. At least they do have 4-I's! lol I think there will be at least 5-6 Aussie cars on display this year. I have not been since 2002 and am determined to make it this year. Anyhow, look for me around the Aussie car display.
Chris
hope to see you there love the Aussie cars

[plstktnkr2]

83 rs turbo I will have some , I have not dug out everything I am bringing what do you need?

I will give you my space numbers as soon as I get them

[EVIL8790]

The Weather is looking good for Carlisle,it doesnt look like it will be as hot as last year,thanks God:D

[plstktnkr2]

For All of You Going Carlisle: My spaces are M-25 thru M27 listed as "Rus Nixon" thats my partner's Name and he hails from michigan

[EVIL8790]

Saturday and Sunday look clear,but really hot!
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/17013

[83rsturbo]

The Weather is looking good for Carlisle,it doesnt look like it will be as hot as last year,thanks God:D
looks like it will be just as hot as last year was hopping it would be cooler

[JTurbo]

As long as the weather holds out, I'll be there on Sat only. Driving down in my 86 SVO - Black.

Don't forget your sun block :)

JT

[loutheplumber]

i'm bringing an ezup for some shade in the show field

[83rsturbo]

i'm bringing an ezup for some shade in the show field
that will help alot :D

[xbgt]

Hey Guys, my son and I have made it to Harrisonburg, VA today, so only a few hours more to Carlilse, tomorrow. Had a few dramas on the way. Lost a rear tire, no biggy, right? Wrong, not many places have 265x15's just sitting around. Man, I hate how hard it is to get a 15" tire these days with any size to it. The loss was not even that bad, had a valve stem come loose and wore out the inside of the tire. So had to spend the night in Birmingham, AL last night. Anyhow a much better day today. Here are some pics of the Aussie Landau Falcon hardtop we are driving. It is one of three in the US, a work in progress having just gotten a new motor, AOD and whole new rear end with 3:50's. Been sorting out bugs along the way. Just hate have one non matching tire now and with the vibration of the tire going down, lost the front left fender indicator lense. Not an easy item to come by in the US let alone in Australia, these days.

Anyhow, any of you guys at the show, be sure to look for me, I will for sure be checking out all the Fox cars.
Chris
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x57/xbgt/Picture3343.jpg
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this last pic is of the day the madness to get it ready for Carlisle began:
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x57/xbgt/Picture221.jpg

[JTurbo]

Good luck with the balance of your trip. What will they have your car grouped with / applicable years?

[83rsturbo]

xbgt that car is nice can't wait to see it up close :upthum:

[SVO4PWR2]

Chris i think BFGoodrich should have a vendors display. You should be able to get the right tire.

Hope the rest of the trip goes well.

-RICH-

[xbgt]

Good luck with the balance of your trip. What will they have your car grouped with / applicable years?


I will get with Toni at the show grounds in the AM to talk about the parking deal and our tent. I honestly do not know where we will be parked. They actually in the past have had an Aussie Ford grouping, not sure this year.

chris

[xbgt]

Chris i think BFGoodrich should have a vendors display. You should be able to get the right tire.

Hope the rest of the trip goes well.

-RICH-

thanks Rich, that is a great idea. Only thing is we are really tight on space, it would have to go home in the back seat. We did get a 265 tire, just it is a Cooper, not a BFG. The tire store in AL is holding my old tire for me to p/u on the way home Sunday. I am thinking of putting it on a spare 10" Aussie Globe rim, as a spare to even carry in the trunk for that car. But long term, I am going to want another BFG tire.

c

[xbgt]

xbgt that car is nice can't wait to see it up close :upthum:

thanks man, yea come by and see me or maybe will run into you guys a the capri grouping. I plan to spend to some time there. only capri's I even get to see are mine! lol

[kj_80Cobra]

What hotel you at I'll come visit your car, err, you I mean. Just kidding. Nasty storm this evening wasn't it. I will be going to Carlisle on Saturday. Are you in Building T?

[xbgt]

What hotel you at I'll come visit your car, err, you I mean. Just kidding. Nasty storm this evening wasn't it. I will be going to Carlisle on Saturday. Are you in Building T?

no, not in the building. a friend with a John Goss Special will be in the building, though. Super nice clean care, one of 260.

[xbgt]

guys, we made it to Carlisle in good shape. For those looking for the AU cars, will be in the row right behind the white brick building where the car wash station is. Should be 4 AU cars here and one in building T.
chris

[83rsturbo]

theres a AU car in the venders section a yellow one with right hand drive
http://picasaweb.google.com/83rsturbo/AUCar

[ethangsmith]

Was there yesterday with Charles (PEXTOR) and met up with some friends of ours at various places there. One friend of mine has a digital thermometer and it was reading 97 degrees in the shade. It was a hot day. I did get some good deals on parts over in the vendor section. It was a good show this year.

[83rsturbo]

Pictures in online car show

[kj_80Cobra]

Yea, I was there on Saturday too. It was cooking. Lots of great old fastbacks with Cobra Jet engines and new Cobras, saw 3 GT's, Cyclones, you name it and it was there, except the Capri's.. I only saw 2 Pace cars and about 6 to 7 other four eyes of various years and a group of SVO's. Where were you Capri guys?

[plstktnkr2]

To all my fellow FEP members .Glad to have met the ones I did that came to say hi, But sadly this was my last year to vend at this event, due to the patrons and vultures wishing to buy my parts for little or nothing. I laid out money I barely had to provide a service to my fellow collector and street-car people, and to show for my effort after expenses I had a 20 dollar bill to show for 3 days. If you all want parts drop me a line I'll see what I have.

[Zap's 85 GT]

Just hang onto those parts. They will only keep getting more rare until people get the hint.

[ethangsmith]

Agreed. All the parts I got were a great deal and I didn't even think to haggle over the price. It's a shame when you give someone a good price and then they want better. I was looking for your spot, but Charles and I must have missed it. We wanted to stop in and say hello. Oh, as for parts, got any 2.3L parts???

[83rsturbo]

[quote=kj Where were you Capri guys?[/quote]
we were stuck way over buy the car corral :mad:
no wonder you couldn't find us
plstktnkr2 good to meet you too bad on the big profit hope you still show the car

[plstktnkr2]

Ethan, I have a whole dual-plug 2.3 here complete from oil pan to throttle body you come and get it. dont bring a chain or a crane got it all taken care of.

yours 20 bucks

[ethangsmith]

That's a great deal and I would come and get it, but the dual plug setup won't work with anything I have. The block is different and the head is different. If it was 4 plug, I would be all over it! If you've got any other stuff, let me know. I don't know why I never got notification that you posted up on here. Odd.

[xbgt]

theres a AU car in the venders section a yellow one with right hand drive
http://picasaweb.google.com/83rsturbo/AUCar

that would be an XBGT owned by Mark Scarcelli. He and Leon that owns the ram air prdts team up a bit at Carlilse. Mark ended up parking with the rest of the AU's on Sat.

[xbgt]

Talking with Leon, he mentioned how the buyer traffic was way down. The show protion looked awesome to me, as far as cars being shown. But, most of my friends that were selling, we pretty disappointed.

I did make it back to the Capri area, dang, how is anyone supposed to find the cars all hidden way in the back 40. I think the only way around that is to maybe put together a group for a club event, get at least 25 paid entires and they are good about giving the club a tent to hang out under, and man, that was needed on Saturday.

[kj_80Cobra]

that would be an XBGT owned by Mark Scarcelli. He and Leon that owns the ram air prdts team up a bit at Carlilse. Mark ended up parking with the rest of the AU's on Sat.

Where was your car on Saturday afternoon? I only saw the three together in this picture and the nice John Goss Special.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/83rsturbo/SEwOwtzJNoI/AAAAAAAABQM/jte7DfsKuaM/DSCN1435.JPG?imgmax=512

[xbgt]

Where was your car on Saturday afternoon? I only saw the three together in this picture and the nice John Goss Special.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/83rsturbo/SEwOwtzJNoI/AAAAAAAABQM/jte7DfsKuaM/DSCN1435.JPG?imgmax=512

Oh, my son and I had to start driving back to Florida about mid day as we drove, not towed. Just a really long drive in an old car with no a/c.

[xbgt]

here are some pics:
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