niner
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Post by niner on Jan 2, 2010 10:50:34 GMT -5
I went for the first time last year after acquiring my first Bradley. Great show but there weren't any Bradleys there. Is anyone planning on going this year? May 21-23, 2010 Here's the link for the 2010 show. www.carsatcarlisle.com/ce/events/import/ |
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doug
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Post by doug on Jan 2, 2010 13:21:05 GMT -5
I am planning on going but only for saturday
Doug
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Post by sardiver on Jan 2, 2010 16:06:15 GMT -5
I added this to my plans last year, but it fell apart. Keeping the dates open for '10 so we'll see.
Scott
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Post by leonardabell on Jan 2, 2010 21:39:26 GMT -5
So far the date is open. We'll see if it is worth the trip. I need a lot of support of Bradleys to make the 6 day trip.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jan 3, 2010 11:49:48 GMT -5
Hi, Guys,
It's only an hour away for me, so except for last year, I've been there every year since 1976. Last year's turnout was pitiful, so I didn't bother. I can look at my own car at home.
Otherwise, it's always a good weekend.
If I'll have company, I'll be there.
Warmest...
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jan 3, 2010 18:12:32 GMT -5
My wife and I are going to try to make it. I'm fairly certain I'll have car #1 finished by then.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jan 4, 2010 9:10:02 GMT -5
Hi, again, Group,
It's important for everyone to understand what an impressive show this can be. A few years back, we had more than a dozen Bradley cars, and twice that many owners The guys from Maryland - Jeff & Beth Troaster and Eric & Erika Eisenberg - organized a tent event where we all contributed to completely assembling a fresh GTII kit from scratch on the spot -- and driving the completed car around the show field on Sunday afternoon.
The following year was pretty good for attendance, then it dropped severely over the next two years. Last year, I don't believe that a single Bradley was on he field, although a few members did visit the show.
When Carlisle is attended by Bradley owners, it's way fun and you can see things that will help you plan your own cars' rejuvenation procedures or improvements. You can learn from anyone, even if it's what NOT to do.
I really do recommend attending the show, It's relatively inexpensive, and you'll have a good time if we get the numbers up.
If you're looking for VW parts, there are more than 100 tables with everything you could imagine for sale. This is major show, not local club get-together.
Warmest...
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doug
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Post by doug on Jan 4, 2010 18:14:05 GMT -5
I think that was 2004 jeff. I Was there and had a great time.
It was great being able to finally put faces to the names we see on here. Hopefully I will be able to attend this year if only for saturday. I would hope plenty of members show up this year.
Doug
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Post by lilhack69 on Jan 5, 2010 21:48:34 GMT -5
hi all
new here to the club. but not new to carlise been there for several different events . always a good time. just be ready to do a lot of walking. lots to see and buy. hey jeff i'm in your backyard here in pottstown. i'd like come by and see your bradley and get one of your cd's
bill
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jan 6, 2010 0:04:54 GMT -5
Hi, Bill,
I know Pottstown fairly well. Use to run the Allied Hobbies store in the KOP Plaza back in the 80's and was pres of the model airplane club that flies in Valley Forge National Historical Park. Also used to fly RC sailplanes at Daniel Boone Homestead, not too far away. Did a show at the ?? Ballroom in Pottstown many moons ago.
You're welcome to come up any afternoon. I travel often, so it would be wise to call first. Cells are 717-917-3670 and 717-917-1272. Best bet is to give me a week's notice.
Warmest...
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Post by lilhack69 on Jan 6, 2010 18:37:41 GMT -5
wow jeff
then you'll be pleased to here that my father bought my first train set off you back around 1986-1987. and it still runs around tree just about every christmas. it's the LGB big bachmann G gauge. i've since added that with 14 other lionel and american flyer sets.
bill
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Post by Gary Hammond on Mar 4, 2010 17:37:13 GMT -5
My wife and I are thinking about taking our Bradley to the show this year. She has relatives in the area she also wants to visit. Haven't decided for sure yet, but the dates this year would work out well for us.  What's the name of the motel we stayed at in '74? Has anyone checked into booking reservations there again?  Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by Jeff Troy on Mar 4, 2010 22:05:56 GMT -5
Hi, Buds, I booked it. I made my reservation yesterday for two days on the show field. You can register online at www.carsatcarlisle.com. Looks like I'll have to put a coat of polish on the ol' GT. Hope to see some -- a lot -- of you there. Haven't booked the hotel yet, but will do that in the next few days. Planning to stay at the same spot with the restaurant next door. It's convenient, clean and inexpensive. Warmest... |
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Post by Gary Hammond on Mar 4, 2010 23:00:14 GMT -5
Hi Jeff,  ......... Haven't booked the hotel yet, but will do that in the next few days. Planning to stay at the same spot with the restaurant next door. It's convenient, clean and inexpensive. Warmest... What's the name of the motel? I can't remember the name of it. Gary Hammond, |
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Post by Jeff Troy on Mar 13, 2010 17:08:22 GMT -5
Hi, Gary,
Neither can I. I tried calling the Quality Inn. It looked right in the pictures, but they don't have a record of me staying there. Maybe new management again, and I didn't go last year.
Did you remember the hotel, or does anyone else remember the hotel? It's on the left-hand side of RT 11 if you're heading there from the fairgrounds, right next to that nasty, family-style restaurant.
Please post if anyone remembers the hotel name.
Thanks and WR...
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Post by leonardabell on Apr 20, 2010 21:31:31 GMT -5
I'm not seeing the interest that more than 2 or 3 will be there, so I am scrapping the plans on going. Have fun. I'll be thinking of you. Pray for good weather this year.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Apr 21, 2010 6:52:58 GMT -5
I was planning on going but it doesn't look like I'll get the car together by then. I've been postponing mounting the body for weeks now intending to install a rollbar. It looks like I may have to make one from scratch. Anyone have rollbar plans for a GT1?
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Post by Jeff Troy on Apr 21, 2010 11:14:59 GMT -5
I'm still going. The plan is for both days, and I hope to see some of you there.
SMYRNA - The roll bar sucks. I had an original when I built my car. The fit was horrible, and the design killed any comfort room between the seats. It also took away any chance of slipping packages over or between the seats to store them on the package shelf. It looked pretty stupid too.
Regards,
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Post by vallyr on Apr 21, 2010 11:43:57 GMT -5
I am going to fab one in a while but not like the one that is diagramed in the instructions. Going to run it off my custom lift frame which is burly
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Post by smyrnaguy on Apr 21, 2010 12:35:30 GMT -5
I was planning to use the bar mainly as a mounting point for the shoulder harnesses. I think I can fabricate something a bit flatter that will suffice and hug the interior better.
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Post by vallyr on Apr 21, 2010 12:39:59 GMT -5
yeah thats one of my reasons too..seat belts
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 14, 2010 15:10:44 GMT -5
Hi, Again,
I'm still planning to go on Saturday, but returning on Sunday will hinge on turnout. If it's light, I'll have more fun racing vintage karts on Sunday.
Hope to see or meet some of you at the show. If you show up and can't find me, use the cell: 717-917-3670.
Warmest...
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Post by mj on May 14, 2010 20:30:28 GMT -5
Me Darlin, the One and Only Molly McGuire (no kidding), an me would love to be there. How many years can I procrastinate? I have not YET fixed the butt-sag, so me GTII leaks like a sieve in the rain. Okay, next year. |
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 17, 2010 10:18:17 GMT -5
Hey, MJ,
You may even be older than I am, so which butt sag is the problem? Yours or the car's?
Warmest...
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Post by leonardabell on May 24, 2010 19:44:12 GMT -5
So what happened at the show? I've been checking daily and no posts? Anybody go?
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Post by brianboggs on May 25, 2010 9:12:52 GMT -5
I hear that it rained quite a bit. There are lots of Dune Buggy pics on the Samba but no Bradley's
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 25, 2010 22:26:57 GMT -5
Hi, Leonard and Brian,
Interest on the board was non-existent, and the weather reports from and for Carlisle called for rain in the morning and thunderstorms in the afternoon. It just didn't seem worth my time, so I stayed home and worked on a few of my vintage Sunn amplifier restorations.
I had asked anyone who couldn't find me at the show to call cell, which never rang. Seems pretty safe to say that Carlisle is no longer a high-priority event for the club. I didn't go on Sunday either, and never even bothered to check the weather.
My Sunn amps are looking great though, and I did do a nice job cleaning up the "Plastic Racer" for the show.
Warmest...
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doug
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Post by doug on May 27, 2010 6:37:34 GMT -5
not so much a lack of interest, more a lack of money.
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Post by Jeff Troy on May 27, 2010 12:22:20 GMT -5
Hi, Doug,
Probably true for some of us, including me, and I registered in advance for $25. I might agree, but just take a look at all the "excitement" in this thread.
Might have been better billed as a toe-tag party than a kit car show, but I'd be willing to bet that the rain for the last five years in a row has probably played a big part.
I can't even remember the last time the Kit & Import Show was dry and sunny. So far, it's one hand clapping.
Oh, well, maybe next year.
Warmest,
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