Just a thought

BQS4 · 05-23-2007

I was wanting everyone to give a little thought to if you would come to Atlanta for the Orphan Car Show one year? Unlike Carlisle, this is a one day event, but, instead of being the "minority" we could be the "majority", as Volvos, Audis, Saabs and such are not welcome. As for making it a "weekend" we could meet at my house for the usual bench racing and such or head out to Stone Mountain, Six Flags, Helen (Alpine village in N. GA) or a nice resturant, etc, then Saturday would be the show itself, where we (Opels) got our own catagory. Again, this is not a "has to be" thing, just wondering what ya'll would think. I know that those in New England would find it difficult to do this, but, so is Carlisle for me, but, 12 hrs in a car I love is fun, but, it's just a thought right now. Please post your comments here and I'd really like to know what ya'll think.
Gene

opel kid · 05-23-2007

i was wanting to go this year but sudden plans came up,but hey next year i might be driving my Opel Gt there insted of trailering it

i would like to come next year.

Mach1Tom · 05-23-2007

As long as the GT & I are both running well, I'd drive down. My GT was made to drive not sit in the garage.

~ Tom

neuropel · 05-24-2007

Gene, I think my manta would know how to get there on its own!

BQS4 · 05-24-2007

Originally Posted by neuropel

Gene, I think my manta would know how to get there on its own!

Dude;
After the excellent job you just did on it, you would HAVE TO run it by Bobby and stick it in his face.

Wolf Spyder · 05-24-2007

What were the dates again?

heimue · 05-24-2007

Originally Posted by Wolf Spyder

What were the dates again?

First weekend in May.

Gene, you are probably asking the friends further north and west, since the southern boys come to Snellville anyway (if they are in the country

).

Dieter

opelspyder · 05-24-2007

Gene,
I have thought as well many times as showing, my problem is that Autofair and Carlisle are very close, and it cost too much to go alot of places. I did think though it might be a good show for one of these Packards we build to attend, Might give way for the reason to bring some Opels down there as well. I wish it was a happy medium on the date in relation to the other shows is all. I like fall shows as well, and there isn't really anything on the map until September for the Lowes Motor Speedway Fall Autofair
Keith

Yekim · 05-25-2007

Gene that sounds grrat i would love to help host a show here in the Atlanta area. When ever you want to get together and do some planning let me know. I would love to get together on a regular with the guys here in Atlanta as well.

I have plans on taking mine to NOPI Nationals this year just to show off a little. I am sure that I will be the only OPEL in the Motorspeedway but I think she will make a name for herself.

GoinManta · 05-25-2007

Sounds like a great idea..

I wanted to make it the last few years and to be honest a break from the official Carlilse meet would be good.

Mixing up things a little... would be good.

Charles

BQS4 · 05-25-2007

The reason I have this idea is that there's no place scheduled for the 2009 National meet, the 2008 and 2010 have been set, but, for 2009, I thought something different, and would give a lot of people a chance time to shoot for it, i.e., get their project cars more, if not, complete and bring them. Again, this is just thinking out loud.

GoinManta · 05-25-2007

2009 I think was going to be in Texas.

But I could be wrong.

2010 - OMC
2011 - Carlilse (?)

Maybe 2011 could be Georgia instead of Carlilse if 2009 is indeed Texas..

BQS4 · 05-25-2007

Originally Posted by GoinManta

2009 I think was going to be in Texas.

But I could be wrong.

2010 - OMC
2011 - Carlilse (?)

Maybe 2011 could be Georgia instead of Carlilse if 2009 is indeed Texas..

The last time I looked it was not "booked" for anything, that's why I had the thought of it, but, if it has to be later, well that gives everyone that much more time, but, we'll have to ask Gary.

Phoenix · 05-25-2007

By 2011 I might have 3 or 4 running Opels!!!

Who knows?

BQS4 · 05-25-2007

Let me point out one interesting item. The Marque that has been the most prevalent at the Orphan Car Show tha past several years is the Studebaker club, of which my two neighbors are members. This year, the Studes had 19 cars there. With just what I can get everyone here and maybe 10-15 more from those that go to Carlisle, we can easily pass them. We don't have to deal with Audis, Volvos and Saabs, as they're not allowed, and there was only one Fiero that even showed up this year. The only other Marque that would give Opels any trouble is the MG's or other Brit cars.

heimue · 05-25-2007

Originally Posted by Phoenix

By 2011 I might have 3 or 4 running Opels!!! Who knows?

And I might not need a trailer anymore for the Kadett

Dieter

05-23-2007	#1 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene	Just a thought I was wanting everyone to give a little thought to if you would come to Atlanta for the Orphan Car Show one year? Unlike Carlisle, this is a one day event, but, instead of being the "minority" we could be the "majority", as Volvos, Audis, Saabs and such are not welcome. As for making it a "weekend" we could meet at my house for the usual bench racing and such or head out to Stone Mountain, Six Flags, Helen (Alpine village in N. GA) or a nice resturant, etc, then Saturday would be the show itself, where we (Opels) got our own catagory. Again, this is not a "has to be" thing, just wondering what ya'll would think. I know that those in New England would find it difficult to do this, but, so is Carlisle for me, but, 12 hrs in a car I love is fun, but, it's just a thought right now. Please post your comments here and I'd really like to know what ya'll think. Gene __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

05-23-2007	#2 (permalink)
opel kid gone Opel GT crazy! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln Alabama Posts: 756	i was wanting to go this year but sudden plans came up,but hey next year i might be driving my Opel Gt there insted of trailering it i would like to come next year. __________________ Rex {Elda} "code green"1969 Opel GT 4 speed,Weber carb,Pertronix electronic ignition. 1972 parts car auto-RIP 1972 parts car -Rip {saphire}-1993 yellow nissan pick up 5 speed! 1993 red nissan pickup automadic (unamed for now) {Alexia}-1989 chevy camero {Elliott}-1978 Pontiac Firebird -1989 Ford probe(unamed for now) 17 years old -6 vehicles... and still moveing on WATCH OUT,I'M A OLD CAR FANATIC!!! Future wanna be concept and custom car designer/builder.

05-24-2007	#4 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Gene, I think my manta would know how to get there on its own! __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

05-24-2007	#6 (permalink)
Wolf Spyder Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 412	What were the dates again? __________________ LIFE IS NOT A JOURNEY TO The GRAVE WITH THE INTENTION OF ARRIVING SAFELY IN A PRETTY AND WELL-PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN BROADSIDE, THOROUGHLY USED UP, TOTALLY WORN OUT, AND LOUDLY PROCLAIMING... "WOW! WHAT A RIDE!"

05-24-2007	#8 (permalink)
opelspyder Opel Key Master Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,301	Orphan car show Gene, I have thought as well many times as showing, my problem is that Autofair and Carlisle are very close, and it cost too much to go alot of places. I did think though it might be a good show for one of these Packards we build to attend, Might give way for the reason to bring some Opels down there as well. I wish it was a happy medium on the date in relation to the other shows is all. I like fall shows as well, and there isn't really anything on the map until September for the Lowes Motor Speedway Fall Autofair Keith

05-23-2007	#3 (permalink)
Mach1Tom Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 386	As long as the GT & I are both running well, I'd drive down. My GT was made to drive not sit in the garage. ~ Tom

05-25-2007	#9 (permalink)
Yekim Yekim Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 16	Wonderful idea Gene that sounds grrat i would love to help host a show here in the Atlanta area. When ever you want to get together and do some planning let me know. I would love to get together on a regular with the guys here in Atlanta as well. I have plans on taking mine to NOPI Nationals this year just to show off a little. I am sure that I will be the only OPEL in the Motorspeedway but I think she will make a name for herself. __________________ Cruising through the streets of Atlanta

05-25-2007	#10 (permalink)
GoinManta Opelitis since 1984 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 2,213 Real Name: Charles Goin	Sounds like a great idea.. I wanted to make it the last few years and to be honest a break from the official Carlilse meet would be good. Mixing up things a little... would be good. Charles __________________ CURRENT '06 Pontiac GTO '71 Opel Kadett 4 Door 36D (w/ Opel Parts & Service 2.0L) '74 Opel Manta (Bens Manta) '74 Opel Manta (w/ LK5 transplant) Past '73 Opel Manta (Blue Max) '75 Opel Manta (Yellow) '85 Bitter SC '73 Opel Commodore B GS '73 Opel GT (w/ Vinyl Roof) At least 16 or So Parts Opels Last edited by tekenaar; 05-25-2007 at 01:32 PM. Reason: offical?

05-25-2007	#11 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene	The reason I have this idea is that there's no place scheduled for the 2009 National meet, the 2008 and 2010 have been set, but, for 2009, I thought something different, and would give a lot of people a chance time to shoot for it, i.e., get their project cars more, if not, complete and bring them. Again, this is just thinking out loud. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

05-25-2007	#12 (permalink)
GoinManta Opelitis since 1984 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 2,213 Real Name: Charles Goin	2009 I think was going to be in Texas. But I could be wrong. 2010 - OMC 2011 - Carlilse (?) Maybe 2011 could be Georgia instead of Carlilse if 2009 is indeed Texas.. __________________ CURRENT '06 Pontiac GTO '71 Opel Kadett 4 Door 36D (w/ Opel Parts & Service 2.0L) '74 Opel Manta (Bens Manta) '74 Opel Manta (w/ LK5 transplant) Past '73 Opel Manta (Blue Max) '75 Opel Manta (Yellow) '85 Bitter SC '73 Opel Commodore B GS '73 Opel GT (w/ Vinyl Roof) At least 16 or So Parts Opels

05-25-2007	#14 (permalink)
Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb	By 2011 I might have 3 or 4 running Opels!!! Who knows? __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

05-25-2007	#15 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,027 Real Name: Gene	Let me point out one interesting item. The Marque that has been the most prevalent at the Orphan Car Show tha past several years is the Studebaker club, of which my two neighbors are members. This year, the Studes had 19 cars there. With just what I can get everyone here and maybe 10-15 more from those that go to Carlisle, we can easily pass them. We don't have to deal with Audis, Volvos and Saabs, as they're not allowed, and there was only one Fiero that even showed up this year. The only other Marque that would give Opels any trouble is the MG's or other Brit cars. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon" Last edited by tekenaar; 05-25-2007 at 01:31 PM. Reason: get past or pass

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