The last Goodguy's meet for 2008 is Nov. 8th & 9th :hurray:

Any T.C.ers planning on going?

Anyone up for a Breakfast meet-up :hurray:

Sure!

I think my boy has a basketball game Sunday, so Sat may be better for me.

Good excuse to bring my car out if its not raining (at least for breakfast).

Just checked I think I have your cell number so I can find you/everyone at the show!

i may be there!!!!!!!

Baby is due Nov. 6
I don't think wifey is going to let me out of the house....
Enjoy the show guys. I hope the weather holds out.

The weather has been great so far but, we all know how fast that can/will change.

Count me in, I am off both days and I need to grab a few things for the Nova. I am in for breakfast too. Let's figure out what day works best for everyone and set up something. I'm working nights and I get off Saturday morning at 6AM but, I will still go Saturday if that works best for everyone.

I will see if we can make it. I like that show. It rained last year as I remember. Hey wagonman, if I take my car wanna race?:D

I'll be there! (if it doesn't rain)

I am pre-registered and going for sure... but my Camaro has no firewall or floorpan... so I am taking my Blown 57 Chevy Gasser instead. If ya see me trolling through the show with my cutouts open, wave me down & say howdy! This is one of the best shows of the year... daymn I hate winter (except for the locked in the garage time that's going to finish my Camaro)

Larry what color is your 57?

Do we know where we want to meet for breakfast? Do we know what day or time? It's only two weeks away lets get a plan together.

Saturday at Mimi's. Been there for 2 years now.

Saturday at Mimi's. Been there for 2 years now.

2nd that :)

Easier to show you that tell you... I have had it 31 years, and used to live in Vacaville... do you know the car?

http://www.prostreetcamaro.com/57pic.jpg

Easier to show you that tell you... I have had it 31 years, and used to live in Vacaville... do you know the car?

http://www.prostreetcamaro.com/57pic.jpg


I don't recognize the car. I just wanted to know who to keep an eye out for. I always like to talk details with other guys that have blown cars. I will make it a point to hunt you down. Cool looking car!!

Mimi's sounds fine to me. We might want to post an address for those that might not know where it is.

If I remember right it's this one:

MIMIS CAFE DUBLIN
4775 HACIENDA DR.
DUBLIN CA 94568
(925) 833-2521


Correct?

Farm Boy, dreamweaver, DjD & Sharon, musclecarjohn, David & Mary, eville.....where are you guys?

You too Steve #3 (Steve69ss396). Z28 Mark?

Do we know where we want to meet for breakfast? ...

Well - I was gonna suggest somewhere that doesn't serve "Muffins" l:)
Don't want afight to break out again :thumbsup:

Mimi's sounds fine :yes:
Should be free both days so Sat. works.

BTW - Royce - are you bringing a 'swap-wagon' this time, or should I be working out heavier for the next couple weeks to be your porter again :D
(for those of you that aren't familiar with Royce's swap-meet tactics - his MO is to buy the heaviest items at one of the first couple booths and then we get to carry them with us all day ... )

Well - I was gonna suggest somewhere that doesn't serve "Muffins" l:)
Don't want afight to break out again :thumbsup:............ )

2 years ago. Quite a crowd then. That was funny.

Thanks... so I take it you have a blower on your hoopty? Whatcha driving so I too can look for your car. It's always nice to BS about similar interests, that's how I have learned a bunch of little tricks you can only know from trial & error... or better yet, been there done that. I look forward to seeing you and comparing notes... I am going to try and get there at a reasonable time for once... my normal time is usually 10:30 and I have to park out where the manure spreader for the horse pucky is parked...lol I may offend a family member or 2, but if they ain't ready to go when I am, they will be staying home, as for a change all the things needed to be done including washing and polishing will be done ahead of time, instead of waiting until the night before, working all night and being pissy cause I didn't get done, burnt out and late... I know nobody else here has ever done that, so I am trying harder to adapt. TTFN... Larry

Well - I was gonna suggest somewhere that doesn't serve "Muffins" l:)
Don't want afight to break out again :thumbsup:

Mimi's sounds fine :yes:
Should be free both days so Sat. works.

BTW - Royce - are you bringing a 'swap-wagon' this time, or should I be working out heavier for the next couple weeks to be your porter again :D
(for those of you that aren't familiar with Royce's swap-meet tactics - his MO is to buy the heaviest items at one of the first couple booths and then we get to carry them with us all day ... )

John,
What can I say, I'm guilty as charged. I don't "plan" on buying anything to heavy (Is a cowl hood for the Nova considered heavy?) This time I will buy it and leave it with the vendor until I return with my hand truck. I've learned my lesson.

You really have to watch your muffin with these guys.

Thanks... so I take it you have a blower on your hoopty? Whatcha driving so I too can look for your car. It's always nice to BS about similar interests, that's how I have learned a bunch of little tricks you can only know from trial & error... or better yet, been there done that. I look forward to seeing you and comparing notes... I am going to try and get there at a reasonable time for once... my normal time is usually 10:30 and I have to park out where the manure spreader for the horse pucky is parked...lol I may offend a family member or 2, but if they ain't ready to go when I am, they will be staying home, as for a change all the things needed to be done including washing and polishing will be done ahead of time, instead of waiting until the night before, working all night and being pissy cause I didn't get done, burnt out and late... I know nobody else here has ever done that, so I am trying harder to adapt. TTFN... Larry

Larry,
I won't have a hot rod with me this time. You can see my former and current toys by clicking the link in my signature that says "Pictures" (in blue). Yes, I have an 8-71 on a SBC. I actually have 2 8-71's now but, I haven't built the engine for my Nova yet (just a bunch of parts right now). I'll be sure to stop by and see you.

I made a reservation for 12 on Saturday, Nov 8 at 7am...(for you early birds- I'll roll in a little later than that :eek:).

Reservation is for Team Camaro.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/mimis-cafe-dublin

4775 Hacienda Dr (between Dublin Blvd and Haven Pl) @580
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-2521

I made a reservation for 12 on Saturday, Nov 8 at 7am...(for you early birds- I'll roll in a little later than that :eek:).

Reservation is for Team Camaro. ...

:thumbsup: Thanks Lane - plan to be there for sure.
Hopefully the won't recognize us and make us sit in the back again :D

It's okay Royce, buy all the heavy stuff you want - I've been working out up at the mountain place getting things ready for winter the last couple weeks, so hauling a few hundred pounds around for a couple hours will seem like childs play I'm sure :D
You picking a hood up from Jim or Matt?

I put some calls out to the 'valley' boys (other than Gary that already replied) and hopefully a few more of them will be able to make it.

It's okay Royce, buy all the heavy stuff you want - I've been working out up at the mountain place getting things ready for winter the last couple weeks, so hauling a few hundred pounds around for a couple hours will seem like childs play I'm sure
You picking a hood up from Jim or Matt?


I'm not sure who I will buy the hood from.In typical swap meet fashion whoever gives me the best deal will get my money. I don't "need" it right now but, shipping is expensive on these types of things so, I will take advantage of the opportunity.

I'm watching this thread and will try to make breakfast with everyone. Not sure about showing the car or hanging for the show, too much going on and not enough time and money...

Well - I was gonna suggest somewhere that doesn't serve "Muffins" l:)
Don't want afight to break out again :thumbsup:


What happenned with the muffins? ;)....Sorry guys, I won't be able to make it this year.... I am in the middle of installing central heat at the mountain house, so I will be tied up until Christmas it seems.... I promise to get together soon...Have fun and I hope it dosen't rain. :D

I will see if we can make it. I like that show. It rained last year as I remember. Hey wagonman, if I take my car wanna race?:D

maybe if you give me a dozen car lengths.......lol

are you guys meating at Mimi's in dublin?

what time?

Ill be there if the weather holds.

are you guys meating at Mimi's in dublin?

what time?

I made a reservation for 12 on Saturday, Nov 8 at 7am...(for you early birds- I'll roll in a little later than that :eek:).

Reservation is for Team Camaro.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/mimis-cafe-dublin

4775 Hacienda Dr (between Dublin Blvd and Haven Pl) @580
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 833-2521


Here you go.

What happenned with the muffins? ;).... :D

Well, I guess to say 'you had to be there' (and you were!) would be an understatement :thumbsup:
It was a couple years ago (I think?) and I seem to remember they tend to distribute parts of your order all over the table when they bring out the 'vittles' at this restaurant (there were several bring out food to the table) and then let the diners (us) sort things out - sorta ...
Because it was a bit confusing where "exactly" your biscuit/muffin may be (or even remembering what you ordered for some of us) things got interesting and some friendly (at least it seemed friendly at the time) 'poking-of-fun' about folks foraging habits insued :D
Hard to remember whom exactly was 'borrowing' from whom at this late retelling of the hilarity that insued - but I do remember Royce (camaroman7d) and you (zuma) being part of it :p
It is just fun to remind folks of the fun we have together - even if a few may have gone hungry that day l:)

You'll just need to show up this year to see what other mayhem will insue when a bunch of hungry TCers meet-up for breakfast :yes:

Seriously, this is a first class group of people and I can't discribe what a good time it is when folks on this site get-together :hurray:

John

i will try and be there............

if i need a reminder please call me....

some of you have my cell number, i'm not hard to get in touch with.


i may be at the show early...like at gate opening.....5 or 6am?

then leave to meet you guys with another car.



Mimi's at 7am!!!! Geeeez!

you guys are late rizers!



.........john.......

Mimi's at 7am!!!! Geeeez!

you guys are late rizers!


I will just be getting off work at 6AM after working a 12 hour shift. I'll make you a deal you can go to work for me and I will get up "early" and drive your car to the show. How's that sound?

Well, I guess to say 'you had to be there' (and you were!) would be an understatement :thumbsup:
It was a couple years ago (I think?) and I seem to remember they tend to distribute parts of your order all over the table when they bring out the 'vittles' at this restaurant (there were several bring out food to the table) and then let the diners (us) sort things out - sorta ...
Because it was a bit confusing where "exactly" your biscuit/muffin may be (or even remembering what you ordered for some of us) things got interesting and some friendly (at least it seemed friendly at the time) 'poking-of-fun' about folks foraging habits insued :D
Hard to remember whom exactly was 'borrowing' from whom at this late retelling of the hilarity that insued - but I do remember Royce (camaroman7d) and you (zuma) being part of it :p
It is just fun to remind folks of the fun we have together - even if a few may have gone hungry that day l:)

You'll just need to show up this year to see what other mayhem will insue when a bunch of hungry TCers meet-up for breakfast :yes:

Seriously, this is a first class group of people and I can't discribe what a good time it is when folks on this site get-together :hurray:

John


Just call me the Muffin Man....:D Have fun Guys!!

Im going to bring my 69........i will try and leave the show and visit you guys.....i may not recognize you guys so wave me down at Mimi's ok?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c74/1963wagonman/1969%20camaro/Ron20Kimball20Stock_CAM_07_RK0059_0.jpg

VERY nice car John!!

camaroman7d,

thank you.

VERY nice car John!!

Ditto. I look forward to seeing it in person.

Weather looks bad for Saturday

hey john, nice car, remember me i took that th400 of ur hands:yes: , ill b at the show ill look for u there:beers:

26% chance of rain from 7 am saturday until 4 pm. From 4 pm all the way through Sunday there is an 8% chance. For a 26% chance... I'm gonna roll the dice, after all it's the last show of the year and I already washed my car so seeing how it's been wet before and nothing happened yet, what the hell...lol
Besides, mother Nature (or if it rains mother f*@#er) wouldn't think of ruining the show, and if it does rain parking places will be sweet after all the wuss'es boogie. See ya all there, and just think of it as a 75% chance of no free car washes *wink*

Weather looks bad for Saturday

Looking better this morning.

Looking better this morning.

:thumbsup: Yup, they're backing way off the 'rain' forcasts today - looking something more like 'heavy drizzle for the North Bay areas in the morning', "maybe" ;)
Still on to meet at Mimi's @7 :yes:

Clear and sunny here this morning...lookin good :)

Looking forward to driving my car tomorow and seeing everyone...

See ya there :D

Clear and sunny here this morning...lookin good :)

Looking forward to driving my car tomorow and seeing everyone...

See ya there :D

Do it. I am.

I have a couple guys I work with that are thinking about tagging along. I told them they could drop me of at Mimi's and i would get a ride over to the show. I think I offended them, lol. "We like to eat too" was the response I got. So I may be showing up with a couple extra people. If there is not enough room they'll have to sit in a different section. They are car guys so, they should fit in.

Didn't Mimi's used to be on Dublin Blvd. on the corner of Clark Ave.? I used to work on Clark Ave. and took Hopyard off, left on Dublin blvd. past Sierra Ave. right before the next light @ Clark into the parking lot (Firestone tires was behind Mimi's?). So I take it they moved? I may show up @ Mimi's if I get outa here early enough, so I can sit with your buddies if I make it, but usually Mimi's has no problem with adding a few people to a reservation. My 80 year old mom will be with me, and she is a total gearhead like the rest of us... she's the only one who doesn't freak out and look for something to hold onto when I hammer the throttle, and I would have to say the best co-pilot I have ever had. Looking forward to meeting you, if I don't make Mimi's, I will give you a call @ the show. Did you get my cell # in the pm I sent you? BTW, I got my Alston subframe for the 68 Camaro today, so I am pumped, a sweet looking piece with lots of boxes. I will try to bring a couple pictures for show & tell... lol

As of 5pm Friday the weather says 19% chance of rain from 7 am till 4 pm Saturday, then 50% from 7 pm Sat to 4 am Sunday... changing to 12% for the rst of the weekend... I think they are goofy, NO RAIN! See ya there... Larry

P.S... if you do find a swap meet jewel or 2, I will have my 2001 Chevy 2500 HD truck with an 8' bed and lockable shell so you can store it till you get ready to leave... offer is open to anyone who needs it.

Save me a seat at the breakfast table. I will see ya-all in the morning!

hey john, nice car, remember me i took that th400 of ur hands:yes: , ill b at the show ill look for u there:beers:

i sold two TH400's which one did you get? come see me at the show.......

ls427ss,

mimi's is located right off 580! right next to the hacienda theature......not over by sierra ct! take the hacienda exit.

the weather here in pleasanton is absolutely beautiful!there is not a cloud in the sky!

just stars and the moon.

i cannot see how it could rain.

Rain or shine I will be there on saturday. It gives me an excuse to drive my 73 camaro. Im just putting it back together after it was stolen & stripped.

i sold two TH400's which one did you get? come see me at the show.......

u sold me the whole 69 camaro th400 conversion kit :hurray: said it was out of the 396ss u got

u sold me the whole 69 camaro th400 conversion kit :hurray: said it was out of the 396ss u got

ok thats the one i was thinking of........soo......did you put it alll in and get her runnin yet?

we were at the Goodgys show today.......we will be back tomorrow......

Good seeing everyone this morning, John's home by 3:00 did the weather hold all day?

there was a reason i was home by 3:00!!!

you guessed it.........

it rained.....

it was fun driving around with my top down while raining....it made me feel alive!!!

put some smiles on peoples faces also.........

there was a reason i was home by 3:00!!!

you guessed it.........

it rained.....

it was fun driving around with my top down while raining....it made me feel alive!!!

put some smiles on peoples faces also.........


Bummer..........I saw it coming and left at 1:30, car in garage by 2:00 without a drop (I hate cleaning).

Camaroman7d & Vintage 68... I enjoyed meeting you guys Saturday rain or not, and I want to thank both of you again for kicking down your extra tickets for Sunday, saving me a few bucks that will help finish one of my Camaro's. Along with my 80 year old Mom who was with me Saturday, I have an Autistic son and a beautiful daughter who both love hot rods that will be going with us on Sunday who said to tell you both thanks... Royce, I think we came out of the same mold and it's cool to meet someone who can carry on an intelligent conversation, and after talking to you it's obvious you know your sh!t and very willing to share your knowledge. I will be getting ahold of you in the next couple weeks when I go to Vacaville and can't wait to see your latest project, and just so you know, my buddy Rick you met with the Buick is one of the best people you could ever know, and is the kind of guy who will do anything for you (and also why he gave you his phone#). He is always around other guys into hot rods & parts, so if you ever need anything feel free to call him and ask, as he gets around and knows a lot of people with a vast amount of resources, and that goes for me too as I have been doing this all my life and also know a lot of people into our hobby who are every bit as serious as we are about our cars. By the time I finally got my car warmed up and left it was 5 pm, dark, and I think I was the last car that left the fairgrounds... I hope your buddies didn't thrash you too bad on the way home for hanging out in the rain so we could talk for awhile, that was way cool... I really enjoyed myself the whole day and had more fun than I can remember @ a Goodguys show, as besides you guys there were a lot of nice people who stopped by to to talk about hot rods all day long. I also enjoyed seeing all the people who weren't scared away by the rain driving around like the sun was out...lol I will be cruising around again Sunday making noise and raising eyebrows, and I imagine there will be a lot less people there for various reasons, but I am still surprised on how many cars and people were there Saturday considering the weather forecast. If the rest of the members are like you guys, this is one hell of a place to share ideas and knowledge, and must say that Camaro people are more serious about our hobby than any other group I have ever met. Although the 57 is fast & fun it's not what I would consider a show car by any means, and you can bet I will be working my ass off this winter to get one or both of my Camaro's done in time for the March meet so I can show up in a Beauty, instead of the beast. I also saw more nice Camaro's there than at past Goodguys shows and many of them I have never seen before telling me the Camaro hobby is alive and well, did you guys notice the same thing? And Wagonman, your Camaro is BADD ASS dude... I am going to try and look you up on Sunday to say hi, and did I hear you right that you were driving that unreal black convertible around in the rain with the top down? I admire that, it takes balls to not let it rain on your parade (so to speak)! Again, I really enjoyed meeting you guys and look forward to hooking up in the future (and I owe you both a beer for your generosity!) Take care... Larry

Larry,
It was great hanging out with you. We'll do it again for sure. don't forget to look me up when you are headed to Vacaville. That is so COOL that your mom was hanging out. I didn't even realize it was your mom in the car.

The guys with me gave me a hard time because I met and knew so many people there. Most of them from this site. I can tell you the guys on this site are great and I have never met one that I didn't like. I've met a lot of them and try to make it to any event that someone I haven't met will be at.

Your 57 is old school for sure but, that makes it cool. You can tell it's not a new car to "look" old school like so many others that are out there. It's the real deal and people really appreciate that. I saw a lot of guys checking it out and giving it thumbs up. People that can't understand aren't true gear heads/car guys. I liked Ricky's car too and saw quite a few people looking it over most probably not knowing what type of car it is. I will be in touch with him as well, good people.

Wagonman,
I didn't really get to hang out or talk to you much. Hopefully we'll get that chance sometime soon. Your car is awesome and seeing you drive out with the top down was classic.

I didn’t make breakfast but did see Farm Boy (Steve) and the other Steve and got to meet Royce… man he is tall and few others and I did see Wagonmans 69 – very nice car.

........... did the weather hold all day?

Nope, but I did enjoy driving in the rain in a weird sort of way. I know I need to get the trunk sealed.:D We were back at the room around 2:30.

Mark, we had a seat at the table Saturday for you.


As usual it was great to meet up with all the TC guys. Dennis, John, John, Steve, Steve, Royce, Lane, Chris, Kenny and I forgot the last one Royce. :clonk:However there always seems to be a "glitch".

I invited Steve, Steve and John to stop by and have a beer after the car show in the motel bar. They showed up a little late after I had made a dinner appointment with my wife's cousin from Plesanton. I had to leave for dinner and leave the three of them in the bar. When I returned I had a note and a voice message from the manager to come to the lobby as soon as I returned. Evidently the three of them caused some problems after I left. I did get a phone message that they had too much to drink and were having some problems leaving. I could only imagine that dreamweaver was spouting some of his conservative drivel in the Bay Area bar (Pleasanton) and FarmBoy and Vintage68 had to bail him out. :sad:

Wagonman,
I didn't really get to hang out or talk to you much. Hopefully we'll get that chance sometime soon. Your car is awesome and seeing you drive out with the top down was classic.

yes,

having the top down in the rain was classic.i must say it made many people smile.all i could do was the same....

breakfast with everybody was one of the best parts of the weekend...

i met ls427ss on sunday.

I could only imagine that dreamweaver was spouting some of his conservative drivel in the Bay Area bar (Pleasanton) and FarmBoy and Vintage68 had to bail him out. :sad:

Hmmm....And he seemed like such a nice boy :noway:

Hope he's allowed back in Alameda County l:)

Nice to see everyone...I got a few sprinkles after breakfast on the way home..got the daily driver out to enjoy the rest of the day :)

Boy it sounds like ya'll had a great time. Wish I lived closer to California.

Well I cruised around Sunday until I finally ran into Wagonman, said hi and talked for awhile. We realized he didn't turn in his ticket to win the Goodguys giveaway 65 Mustang, so off we went to enter. By the time I got there with my entry he told me he ordered disc brakes for it, so I told him I ordered a new hood and a 5 speed cause I was going to win it... lol I told him we would have to go to Safeway and get a bag for our head if we won it so we could drive it home, and you guessed it, neither one of us won it... Again it was great to meet you guys and I look forward to meeting more of you next time... hopefully I will have one of my Camaro's done by then so I can be cool too. All in all it was one of the best show weekends I can remember, and I met alot of cool people who were there looking at cars and just stopped to shoot the breeze. I'm telling you, Wagonman's Camaro vert is one bad ass ride and I hope I didn't upset him by drewling on it, I just wish I could have seen him driving around in the rain Saturday with the top down... And thanks again to Camaroman7d and Vintage 68, we had a blast and my Autistic son took to Wagonman right away, but I didn't tell him about his 69 Big Block vert because he would have bugged him till he took him for a ride and did some burnouts. There was half the cars and people that were there on Saturday, but the weather was great. The only problem I had was I was rocking out listening to the 1200 watt stereo in my 57, and the Goodguys officials came up and told me to turn it off... never had that happen before, but 8 to 10 songs at 3/4 throttle will kill my deep cycle Optima anyway... so it was all good. TTFN... Larry

Boy it sounds like ya'll had a great time. Wish I lived closer to California.


There's plenty of room Mike we would love to have you here.