Well I just came home from the Cruise yesterday and also took in the Michigan 3M 400 Nascar race. Had a great time at both events.

I would have to say seeing and meeting the owner of the original 69 Berger Camaro driven by Dick Arons/Gordy Foust sitting outside of Dick Arons engine shop on Mile 12 was the definitely the highlight of my trip. I must have spent at least an hour talking to the owner about his Camaro with only 209 miles showing on the odometer. What a piece of history. He even signed a copy of a photograph with Arons and Foust standing in front of the car back in 1969. He had a load of pictures and documents even some pictures showing the removal of the original 396 engine from the car. Berger ordered a 427 car but it did not come in time so they were able to get a garnet red 396 car and did an engine transplant. Here are a few pictures.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/z282nv/2008WoodwardMichigan400081.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/z282nv/2008WoodwardMichigan400080.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/z282nv/2008WoodwardMichigan400082.jpg

Joe...Glad you enjoyed your trip to the Detroit area.
I must have missed you only by minutes.Denny Hummel at Booth/Aarons invited me up and i had my street deal blown 68 camaro in the line up for about an hour before heading to Woodward.
Did you check out there new showroom?They built it inside of 10 days.That boss 429 on display is wicked eh.
Denny does my machine work.
pS-My mom lives in Brockville,80 clicks east of Kingston down the 4 nothin 1.

Hey fatblock!

It was my first time to Woodward..I can honestly say that eveyone I met there was great...they sure love their cars just like I love mine.

It was late in the day when I arrived at Booth/Arons ..had to be around 6:30 pm or so. There was only 2 cars in the lot and a shell for and old coupe sitting on a trailer when I arrived. It looks like they were closing up shop. They told me Dick Arons had just left...crap...it would have been great to meet the legend engine builder/driver.

I never had a chance to go inside the shop...never even came across my mind to do so, so I never saw the Boss 429...oh well maybe next year! The owner of the Beger Camaro started it up for me and that was music to my ears. I am sure that they must do excellent engine work so your engine must be a gem.

So your mom lives in Brockville, what a small world..That is a very nice town, as a matter of fact I was there in early August at their Automotion Carshow..it draws in about 650 cars...I took runner up in my class this year.

Hey fatblock!

It was my first time to Woodward..I can honestly say that eveyone I met there was great...they sure love their cars just like I love mine.

It was late in the day when I arrived at Booth/Arons ..had to be around 6:30 pm or so. There was only 2 cars in the lot and a shell for and old coupe sitting on a trailer when I arrived. It looks like they were closing up shop. They told me Dick Arons had just left...crap...it would have been great to meet the legend engine builder/driver.

I never had a chance to go inside the shop...never even came across my mind to do so, so I never saw the Boss 429...oh well maybe next year! The owner of the Beger Camaro started it up for me and that was music to my ears. I am sure that they must do excellent engine work so your engine must be a gem.

So your mom lives in Brockville, what a small world..That is a very nice town, as a matter of fact I was there in early August at their Automotion Carshow..it draws in about 650 cars...I took runner up in my class this year.

Congrats Joe on the runner up award.I checked out your photobucket.Nice machine.I see you parked south of the railway tunnel and caboose and sandwiched between Blockhouse and the rowing club.I walk my dog there when i visit my mom.What a great spot for a car show with the mighty Lawrence flowing by.I used to catch Muskys out at the lighthouse by the memorial jet back in the 60,s.Small world for sure.

I like the 2-4-6-8 and the 7-5-3-1 written on the cowl vent panel -- I guess it helps the "ace" mechanic remember which side is which :D

I like the 2-4-6-8 and the 7-5-3-1 written on the cowl vent panel -- I guess it helps the "ace" mechanic remember which side is which :D

I'll bet that's where they set the plugs to check them.

I'll bet that's where they set the plugs to check them.

Your bang on:thumbsup:...that is what he told me....Did you also notice that the passenger side inner fenders is signed by Dick Arons and Gordy Foust as well...that car ROCKS :yes:

thats is a cool Camaro drag car with a great history

I saw it at Carlise

It was or is owned by Matt M from GMMG

thats is a cool Camaro drag car with a great history

I saw it at Carlise

It was or is owned by Matt M from GMMG

Yup, I would have to say one of the nicest guys you will ever meet..very down to earth..he even asked me if I wanted to hear his car run...what do you think I said:hurray:

That's an awsome Camaro! It's owned by Matt Murphy of GMMG and restored by Brian Henderson & Joe Sweezy of the SuperCar Workshop in LaTrobe Pa. They did a great job on it!!!

Joe..You can visit www.bootharon.net (http://www.bootharon.net) and view the showroom.
If you click on 2008 cruise and then family and friends and customers..my little silver 68 with the blown 461 is parked next to the glass body on the trailer.Just thought you might like to view their site for fond memorys.:)

Thanks George,

I tried the link but for some reason it's not working...not sure if its my computer as it has been behaving weird lately. I'll keep trying.

Thanks George,

I tried the link but for some reason it's not working...not sure if its my computer as it has been behaving weird lately. I'll keep trying.

Joe..I googled www.bootharon.net (http://www.bootharon.net).
Worked for me..hope you succeed.

Here is another little treat I would like to share with everyone. Sorry about the image quality....my video lens had a finger print on it and I did not notice that until I replayed it...:sad:

http://s10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/z282nv/?action=view&current=BergerChevroletCamaro1.flv

Joe..I googled www.bootharon.net (http://www.bootharon.net).
Worked for me..hope you succeed.


OK I got it to work...the "s" was missing... www.bootharons.net (http://www.bootharons.net)

Very nice 68 Camaro you have there George :thumbsup:....I bet that it sets you back into your seat when your tromp on it! I've never driven a car with a blower before...somehow that engine sticking through the hood while your driving must send some chills up your spine...Are those your children with you?

Keep the shinny side up! and thanks for the link :)

Joe

OK I got it to work...the "s" was missing... www.bootharons.net (http://www.bootharons.net)

Very nice 68 Camaro you have there George :thumbsup:....I bet that it sets you back into your seat when your tromp on it! I've never driven a car with a blower before...somehow that engine sticking through the hood while your driving must send some chills up your spine...Are those your children with you?

Keep the shinny side up! and thanks for the link :)

Joe

I was in the showroom when that pic of my 68 was taken.Thank gosh..I am not very photogenic.lol.
Yep..the blown 461 is a handfull with street rubber.Some of the younger crowd always ask why I do not have a thumping sound system.My reply..I do,look under the hood.:D