The weather in SE Michigan is up and down. One week the temps are showing signs that spring is on the way and then bye-bye. The Shelby Fest in Hermann MO. is fast approaching. Putting a plan together to take in the Mid America Shelby Meet in Tulsa. Rooms are reserved and plans are being made. Fantastic show. Enjoyed the 2010 edition and 2011 will be a blast. The Shelby GT500 is heading to the Forge Classic in September. Another can't wait show.
Have the two 1970 1/2 Falcons at Classic Auto Showplace in Troy Michigan. Reducing inventory. Want to add a 2013 Boss 302 to the fleet. Heard some interesting comments on it. Will have the GT500 front fascia and the '70 style stripe. Hope they have the track key available. Have my name on the list at my local dealer to order their first 2013 Boss 302. Now to figure out what color to order. Problems, problems, problems.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
When the SNOW is gone the fun will start
February in Michigan is turning in to a snow fest. It seems we get a day of snow and two of no snow. Then guess what - it all starts over. The snow thrower is earning it's keep this season.
April I am heading to Hermann MO for the Shelby Fest 2011. All things Shelby. Taking my son with me. I will be free loading at his house in St. Louis prior to and after the Fest. The Shelby Fest is April 29th through May 1st. Got the rooms reserved and the registration is submitted. Taking the GT500. Don't know yet if it will be trailered or driven. Either one will work. Some extended seat time in the GT500 would be nice.
Even with all this snow in SE Michigan the Gibbs orders manage to get out. Another benefit of the 4X4 magic switch on the Navigator. Kind of nice having the road to yourself and the other 4X4 guys and gals. The F-350 is 4X4 but that is one big truck. That 6.4 motor will pull down a house.
Driving the smaller (but almost as l o n g) Navigator is a different experience. Never was a fan of the 4X4 SUV. Well that is changed now for good. Would not consider anything but. I know, I know, we only need it for a couple months in the winter. It costs more to insure and there is a gas milage hit. The surefooted traction in the snow is worth the pain.
I have been invited and have accepted the invition to The Forge Classic. It is being held at Sevierville TN. It will be in the Wilderness at the Smokies. A fantastic venue for a fantastic show. It will be held on September 9 - 10, 2011. The Talladega Reunion will be there again this year. I will be spending a lot of time checking out those speedway warriors on display. I will finally get to see what I missed in 2010. There is so much history it is hard to take it all in.
What I would love to see again is the group J4. I understand that the group is doing well. I wonder if Tim Lopata could swing a deal to bring them back for another performance. Very nice kids and like I said earlier, they have more talent in their little finger than I have in my whole body.
April I am heading to Hermann MO for the Shelby Fest 2011. All things Shelby. Taking my son with me. I will be free loading at his house in St. Louis prior to and after the Fest. The Shelby Fest is April 29th through May 1st. Got the rooms reserved and the registration is submitted. Taking the GT500. Don't know yet if it will be trailered or driven. Either one will work. Some extended seat time in the GT500 would be nice.
Even with all this snow in SE Michigan the Gibbs orders manage to get out. Another benefit of the 4X4 magic switch on the Navigator. Kind of nice having the road to yourself and the other 4X4 guys and gals. The F-350 is 4X4 but that is one big truck. That 6.4 motor will pull down a house.
Driving the smaller (but almost as l o n g) Navigator is a different experience. Never was a fan of the 4X4 SUV. Well that is changed now for good. Would not consider anything but. I know, I know, we only need it for a couple months in the winter. It costs more to insure and there is a gas milage hit. The surefooted traction in the snow is worth the pain.
I have been invited and have accepted the invition to The Forge Classic. It is being held at Sevierville TN. It will be in the Wilderness at the Smokies. A fantastic venue for a fantastic show. It will be held on September 9 - 10, 2011. The Talladega Reunion will be there again this year. I will be spending a lot of time checking out those speedway warriors on display. I will finally get to see what I missed in 2010. There is so much history it is hard to take it all in.
What I would love to see again is the group J4. I understand that the group is doing well. I wonder if Tim Lopata could swing a deal to bring them back for another performance. Very nice kids and like I said earlier, they have more talent in their little finger than I have in my whole body.
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