Orphan Car Show

BQS4 · 02-19-2006

All Opeler's in the South. The Orphan Car Show in Snellville, GA is going to be Saturday May 6th 2006 I have word that the OMC Blitz is possibly going to be sending someone to cover this event for the Opel Community. I can tell you now, that last year we made a real big splash showing up with about 8 Opels, including Dallas' Spyder. I'd like to get a few more this year, but, now we have a date, then the planning can begin! Come one and all!

Space Cat · 02-19-2006

I'll be there,I hope with a 71 Manta.Lets keep our fingers and toes crossed.Come on guys lets male this a good showing.

Dallas · 02-19-2006

I will have to double check my calender, but I am pretty sure I will make it.

guyopel · 02-19-2006

Thanks for the reminder , I will be there .

heimue · 02-20-2006

Count me in, with 1 - 1 1/2 Opels.

Dieter

wrench459 · 02-20-2006

Lisa and myself will be there.
May have to trailer the opel theres no way it'll be road worthy by then

BQS4 · 02-20-2006

Originally Posted by wrench459

Lisa and myself will be there.
May have to trailer the opel theres no way it'll be road worthy by then

Dan;
That's cool, what do you think Dieter means by the other "1/2" Opel?

Dieter's white Kadett has had more trailer miles than most have driven their's

Thom71GT · 02-20-2006

Dang!! I probably can't make it this year being that Becky's due date is May 8th and it could be early!!!!

wrench459 · 02-20-2006

Dieter's white Kadett will be a one bad ace ride for sure.
I needs a quad valve head for the 70 GT

cfrssy · 02-21-2006

Hi, I recently moved to the Gainesville/Oakwood from Chicago, and I see that there is going to be The Orphan Car Show in Snellville, GA. Can you please send me more info if you have any. I am really looking forward to bringing out the Opel.

BQS4 · 02-21-2006

Originally Posted by cfrssy

Hi, I recently moved to the Gainesville/Oakwood from Chicago, and I see that there is going to be The Orphan Car Show in Snellville, GA. Can you please send me more info if you have any. I am really looking forward to bringing out the Opel.

Basically this is a eclectic mix of marques that are no longer made, both foreign and domestic. They don't have to be new, or old, complete or not, stock or highly customized. They could be as recent as Oldsmobiles, to the most obscure marque you can think of. My two neighbors are in it every year, they have Studebakers. But, since Opel is no longer imported to this country, as of yet, it qualifies. If I remember correctly, but, I'll pass on the details as I get them, they start about 9amand run till the late afternoon. There's an area nearby where there's arts and crafts, food and general entertainment. There's also a huge park just a short stroll away for relaxing while others come in and ooo and ahhh over the cars. You can set up cabanas and shades, bring coolers and stay with your car, if you like, or wander about oooo'ing and ahhh'ing yourself. The last few times I have been in this, Mother Nature only dis-appointed us once. So, come on down!!

ging · 02-23-2006

As far as I know there are no conflicts on the dates for Daniel and I. Had a great time last year and this year since Gene got a cabana for us we should have one that will actually stay up.

(Think I still owe you for that, too, Gene.) Beware of one thing folks - the food at the little festival ain't cheap.

roosterrusek · 02-23-2006

Very cool, I will do my darndest to get there with my 71' and my wife. Sounds like a total blast.

Paulie

LeftLaneGuy · 02-23-2006

Oh.. We'll just have to come to that.. Is there good shopping to be had in atlanta on sunday? The wife wants to know! cheap hotel in Snellville?

dave

BQS4 · 02-23-2006

Yes to all your questions Dave

BQS4 · 03-06-2006

Here's a quick map as to the location of where Briscoe Park is in relation to Snellville. As for that day, we'll probably do like we did last year and meet at my house and drive over enmass to make sure all the cars get put together in one group

wrench459 · 03-06-2006

hey BQS4 could you give me directions to your house
so that Lisa and myself can join the convoy

Burst · 03-07-2006

Carol and I will make it. I've taken the day off from work this year. No half awake quick appearance for us this year.
The food vendor area was our chance to try the infamous deep fried pickle! Little salty, but interesting! This year got to hit the funnel cake! (Where's my Lipitor?)

Now to buckle down and get that 105 Amp alternator in the GT so I have the power to make it there and back!
Brian
Oh I forgot to mention that the collection of "Orphan" cars was very good. Quite the mix. Road Runners to Pacers. Very cool idea of a gathering of cars!

BQS4 · 03-07-2006

Originally Posted by wrench459

hey BQS4 could you give me directions to your house
so that Lisa and myself can join the convoy

Dan;
You want to go north on I-75, then take I-285 east around to exit 39B which is "Snellville, Stone Mountain Frwy, Hwy 78" Go 13 miles straight out east till you get to the light at "Highpoint Rd", turn left, go about a mile to the flashing yellow light and turn right on "Bruckner", go to the second left "Norton Estates Circle", then go to the curve (only one) and I'm the yellow/green ranch on the left with the (correct GA flag) out front, and all the Opels parked in the driveway

heimue · 03-07-2006

Gene,

I was looking for a sign-up sheet on the Internet, but couldn't find one this year. Do you know where to look?

Dieter

BQS4 · 03-07-2006

Dieter;
I don't think there is one on-line, you have to do it the day of the show. But, I'll try and find out if they have changed it.
Gene

Dallas · 04-30-2006

Looks like I am out. Because of a conflicting schedual I will not be attending the Snellville Show. Sorry to miss it guys. I hope the rest of you have a great time. I will be in Carlisle......

MrGing · 05-05-2006

Well, the weather looks great...

Saturday:
Partly cloudy skies. High 81F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday night:
Cloudy skies. Low 59F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Ging and I just cleaned up the GT and the trailer. We'll be there.

Gene, Do you have a better idea of what time the event starts and when we should be there to pre-register? We'll probably come to your place like before. What time should we descend upon your place?

Sure hate it that Dallas is not going to make it this year. At least everyone else has a chance to win something this time.

Never mind. I read your other post. Well be there around 8:00. Ging and I will be in one car so I'm available to drive when we get there... if you still need a driver.

02-19-2006	#1 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,058 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Orphan Car Show All Opeler's in the South. The Orphan Car Show in Snellville, GA is going to be Saturday May 6th 2006 I have word that the OMC Blitz is possibly going to be sending someone to cover this event for the Opel Community. I can tell you now, that last year we made a real big splash showing up with about 8 Opels, including Dallas' Spyder. I'd like to get a few more this year, but, now we have a date, then the planning can begin! Come one and all!

02-19-2006	#2 (permalink)
Space Cat 18 wheeler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lawrenceville,ga. Posts: 23 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Orphan car I'll be there,I hope with a 71 Manta.Lets keep our fingers and toes crossed.Come on guys lets male this a good showing.

02-19-2006	#3 (permalink)
Dallas GT Spyder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston, GA Posts: 314 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I will have to double check my calender, but I am pretty sure I will make it.

02-19-2006	#4 (permalink)
guyopel Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth,Ga. Posts: 527 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	Thanks for the reminder , I will be there .

02-20-2006	#5 (permalink)
heimue "The Jägermeister" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newnan, GA - greater ATL area Posts: 1,199 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Count me in, with 1 - 1 1/2 Opels. Dieter

02-20-2006	#6 (permalink)
wrench459 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milner, GA. Posts: 1,157 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 8	Lisa and myself will be there. May have to trailer the opel theres no way it'll be road worthy by then

02-20-2006	#8 (permalink)
Thom71GT Life Long Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Metro Atlanta - Cumming, GA Posts: 667 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Dang!! I probably can't make it this year being that Becky's due date is May 8th and it could be early!!!!

02-20-2006	#9 (permalink)
wrench459 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milner, GA. Posts: 1,157 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 8	Dieter's white Kadett will be a one bad ace ride for sure. I needs a quad valve head for the 70 GT

02-21-2006	#10 (permalink)
cfrssy Opeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 31 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Hi, I recently moved to the Gainesville/Oakwood from Chicago, and I see that there is going to be The Orphan Car Show in Snellville, GA. Can you please send me more info if you have any. I am really looking forward to bringing out the Opel.

02-23-2006	#12 (permalink)
ging Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: georgia halfway betwixt Chattanooga and Atlanta Posts: 333 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	As far as I know there are no conflicts on the dates for Daniel and I. Had a great time last year and this year since Gene got a cabana for us we should have one that will actually stay up. (Think I still owe you for that, too, Gene.) Beware of one thing folks - the food at the little festival ain't cheap.

02-23-2006	#13 (permalink)
roosterrusek Opeler Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 106 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Very cool, I will do my darndest to get there with my 71' and my wife. Sounds like a total blast. Paulie

02-23-2006	#14 (permalink)
LeftLaneGuy opel snob Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N/E Tenn Posts: 151 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Oh.. We'll just have to come to that.. Is there good shopping to be had in atlanta on sunday? The wife wants to know! cheap hotel in Snellville? dave

02-23-2006	#15 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,058 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Yes to all your questions Dave

03-06-2006	#17 (permalink)
wrench459 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Milner, GA. Posts: 1,157 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 8	hey BQS4 could you give me directions to your house so that Lisa and myself can join the convoy

03-07-2006	#18 (permalink)
Burst Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Roswell, GA Posts: 96 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Carol and I will make it. I've taken the day off from work this year. No half awake quick appearance for us this year. The food vendor area was our chance to try the infamous deep fried pickle! Little salty, but interesting! This year got to hit the funnel cake! (Where's my Lipitor?) Now to buckle down and get that 105 Amp alternator in the GT so I have the power to make it there and back! Brian Oh I forgot to mention that the collection of "Orphan" cars was very good. Quite the mix. Road Runners to Pacers. Very cool idea of a gathering of cars!

03-07-2006	#20 (permalink)
heimue "The Jägermeister" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newnan, GA - greater ATL area Posts: 1,199 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Gene, I was looking for a sign-up sheet on the Internet, but couldn't find one this year. Do you know where to look? Dieter

03-07-2006	#21 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 5,058 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Dieter; I don't think there is one on-line, you have to do it the day of the show. But, I'll try and find out if they have changed it. Gene

04-30-2006	#22 (permalink)
Dallas GT Spyder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winston, GA Posts: 314 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Looks like I am out. Because of a conflicting schedual I will not be attending the Snellville Show. Sorry to miss it guys. I hope the rest of you have a great time. I will be in Carlisle......