Had a blast at the MMW show in St. Louis

[hotrod98]

We drove up on Thursday, met everyone at the hotel in Union, MO and attended the dinner at Rich and Judy's that evening. We enjoyed the dinner and the company. Was a blast to see that many wing cars sitting around in one yard. My wife loved it as well. It made her day.
We didn't go over for the luncheon on Friday. We decided to go over and get an early start on the swap meet instead. I need a lot of parts for current and future projects.

Sure looks like there was a record number of aero cars this year. We had sensory overload. I never did hear what the car count was. I met several people that I hadn't met before.

On the way home, I started thinking about all of the pics of details of the birds and daytonas that I didn't get.

I was surprised to see how many of the Fords attended. It just seemed natural for them to be there among the mopar wingcars.

We left the show around 3:30 today (Saturday) , just after the wing cars lined up for the parade around the track. Took seven hours to get home. We had a lot of fun, took a lot of pics and bought a lot of parts.

I'll post a few pics later.

[PocketThunder]

Damn i wanted to go to this event, but i was needed at work for a project i'm responsible for... so, that takes precedence.   
Looking forward to pictures.. 

See you at Talladega 2009...   

[hotrod98]

I wasn't planning on going to Talladega, but after this, I just might have to make that a priority trip. I just mapquested it and it's about 9 1/2 hours from here.
I think I'll spend a little more time and money on the daytona clone and drive it down. Maybe we can get a bunch of the cloners together for a special display. I certainly wouldn't mind having a seperate area for the clone cars.

[hotrod98]

Here's a few pics from the hotel and Rich and Judy's on Thursday evening and the others are from the show on Saturday. Quinton (66chargerkid) took a lot of nice pics and should be posting them Sunday night or maybe Monday.

[hotrod98]

The rest.

[BigBlockSam]

sounds like a great time . why is stuarts car on a flat bed? . i thought he had found his vacuum leak.? Rene

[69_500]

Hope someone will post some more pictures from the show field on Saturday, and then from today as well. I made it over to Rich's on Friday, but had to get back home by sunrise on saturday morning. Which I did.

[billssuperbird]

 

[pettybird]

good times.

we made it home without a single fault, except for me, who was diagnosed with strep throat at an urgicare center on the way home...a Z pack and a couple days and I should come around.

[The70RT]

Wow....looked like a nice turnout 

sounds like a great time . why is stuarts car on a flat bed? . i thought he had found his vacuum leak.? Rene

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[hotrod98]

I'm anxious to find out what the final car count was. Didn't think about counting them while I was there. 

I've been busy today installing and admiring the parts that I bought at the swap meet.

[moparstuart]

the birdible is down for the count again. Spun cam baring is the early diagnosis.!!!!!!!   Had a great time but was depressed i could not drive My car again.       
We only got 1/2 way from KC to st louis before we heard the dreaded hi pitched churp from inside the motor.  Wayne prekins (A GREAT FRIEND) took his real hemi daytona off his roll bacl at 3 Am in the morning . He drove the daytona the rest of the way to st louis and i drove his rollback with my posessed engine eater on the back !! Then many great friend helped us out all week being  taxi service for me, my kids and our luggage all over town . Many thanks to all .

[The70RT]

the birdible is down for the count again. Spun cam baring is the early diagnosis.!!!!!!!   Had a great time but was depressed i could not drive My car again.       

WTF.....sorry man 

[moparstuart]

the birdible is down for the count again. Spun cam baring is the early diagnosis.!!!!!!!   Had a great time but was depressed i could not drive My car again.       

WTF.....sorry man 

I was sick with a cold all week too but still had a great time, greatest  cars greatest  people 

[Mopurr]

I know the car count was at at least 38 on Sat. and Gained another 1 or 2 on Sunday.

It was great to see everyone and glad that everyone had a great time.

Had to come back to work to get some rest.

I have lots of photos on the track but will probably not have time to post until later in the week

DSAC got the club participation award

There were several people & cars there that I had not seen before.

[hemi68charger]

Wow... look at all those wings.......   Thanks for sharing, looks to have been a great time........   

Troy

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Had a blast too, and met several forum members in person for the first time.  With the ones that I met last year, that makes about a dozen so far... missed meeting a couple though.

It  was great talking to you Larry... look at the first picture, you had the tallest wing in the parking lot! 

Picture 2 - The wings sure look great all in a row...

I will post more pictures over the next few days, kinda tired now and I need to unload my pickup...

Allen

[hotrod98]

... look at the first picture, you had the tallest wing in the parking lot
 
Wow, I never noticed that before. Sandra will be so proud.
I was going to e-mail you this evening Allen and tell you that I enjoyed meeting you. I'll just say it here.
And, thanks to Sherri for all of her hard work. The name tags helped a lot.
It's so nice to meet the people that we talk to on the board. The wing car people are very nice and they all have great stories to tell.
We can't wait to get a real wing car and become official wingers, but we'll enjoy the cloner until then.

[41husk]

I thought it was set up much better this year, in the past the wing cars were just in a row.

[hotrod98]

I thought it was set up much better this year, in the past the wing cars were just in a row.

That made for a nice display. I think someone took photos from the grandstands. Can't wait to see how they turned out.
Quinton, did your buddy get any good pics from up there?
We should see several pics of the cars on the track...soon.

[69_500]

And to think I missed all of the action this year. So who did you ride with Allen?

[gtx6970]

the Race talladegas sounded wicked on the go around

[hotrod98]

I hated that we had to leave before the pace laps started, but I hate driving for very long after dark.
It rained on us half of the way home which made it even worse.

Anyone have videos that they plan to put on Youtube?

[moparstuart]

And to think I missed all of the action this year. So who did you ride with Allen?

Allen ,Ian and I rode around the track with doctor bill in his F6 green daytona he bought new . The doctor is such a great guy , and I love the color combo on his daytona .

[Aero426]

It was a great event.   Rich, Gene, Sherri and Brent did a wonderful job.    I haven't a final count, but it was close to 40 Aero Cars + or - a couple. 

If you attended and did not get a dash plaque, let me know.  I handed out 49 of them. 

The Aero Fords were well received at MMW and really complimented the display.

[Howie]

     Larry,  Do you think we could get my car painted before talladaga?  It is a long shot. It may be possible for craig to drive his from oregon. He mentioned about stopping at my place to pic me up so If he gets me those parts or that is when I can get back to the USA and get started working on my car I may have a chance.

[moparstuart]

  you gotta bring it to talledega !   

[Howie]

Oh I am going to ALABAMA! alright. Drove there once to take pics of the 88 car and 71 car then drive home. Was worth the trip. I just hate their speed limit down there. Not liike the 75-85 we drive elsewhere.

[hotrod98]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

[moparstuart]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

i'm in ? but i think it's time to buy a trailer

[hotrod98]

Maybe we just need a support team. My ex-boss races in the Great Race and they always have a support team.
I think once you get the bugs worked out, your car will give you much less trouble.
Oh, and after bragging about my 71 Cuda, it almost didn't start this morning. Been sitting too long and the battery was low.

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

  i'm in ? but i think it's time to buy a trailer

With my situation... I think it is time for me to buy a running aerocar... have the trailer already

[moparstuart]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

  i'm in ? but i think it's time to buy a trailer

With my situation... I think it is time for me to buy a running aerocar... have the trailer already

I'LL TRADE YOU A , BIRDIBLE  ONCE RUNNING FOR A COUPLE OF YOUR NON RUNNING AERO CARS     LOL

[hotrod98]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

  i'm in ? but i think it's time to buy a trailer

With my situation... I think it is time for me to buy a running aerocar... have the trailer already

  I'LL TRADE YOU A , BIRDIBLE  ONCE RUNNING FOR A COUPLE OF YOUR NON RUNNING AERO CARS     LOL

Hey, I was gonna make him an offer like that....

[PocketThunder]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

  i'm in ? but i think it's time to buy a trailer

I already have a hitch on my aero car, i'll just leave it on there just incase.  Or maybe you can put one of those tow hicthes on the birdable like retired people do with their Geo's.   

[69_500]

Allen I'll swap ya my running C500 for that non-running Daytona ya got parked in the garage. 

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Howie !!!   You never call..you never write. lol

I don't see why we can't get your clone finished before November, 2009. 
I wonder how many clones will be there?
I'm starting to visualize a convoy here. 

  i'm in ? but i think it's time to buy a trailer

With my situation... I think it is time for me to buy a running aerocar... have the trailer already

  I'LL TRADE YOU A , BIRDIBLE  ONCE RUNNING FOR A COUPLE OF YOUR NON RUNNING AERO CARS     LOL

Hey, I was gonna make him an offer like that....

I originally had "buy or trade for"... I guess the edit did not help avoid the opening that I left...   

I have been mulling two possible scenarios...

1) Trading my 70 Hemi `Cuda for a nice turn-key original 440 Daytona (OK... I'd take a Hemi Daytona too    )

2) Trading my 70 Challenger convertible for a NICE clone Daytona

O'course Superbirds & Charger 500s would be considered as well...    ...as long as the relative values were a good match.

A few pictures tonight...

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Allen I'll swap ya my running C500 for that non-running Daytona ya got parked in the garage. 

What took you so long Danny... the other three guys caught you napping at the "tree"! 

More pictures...

[69_500]

Allen see post above yours. 

I'd even drive it down to Texas for ya.

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Allen see post above yours. 

I'd even drive it down to Texas for ya.

Your wife would take out a contract on my head when you dragged the Daytona home... 

Last pictures for tonight... the third one is when I accidentally hit the zoom control...........

[hotrod98]

Thanks for the pics.
Who did you end up riding with, Allen?
I didn't try to get a ride for the parade laps because I want the first trip around a track to be in one of my cars. I figure that it will make it just that much more exciting.

I'm still waiting on a video or two, or three. I'm counting on the Sutton clan to pull through for us.

[moparstuart]

The little kid in the car is Ian my son

[Aero426]

Who were the winners in the Wing Car and Ford Aero Classes on Sunday?

[Howie]

Larry,
        As soon as I get back into the country I will call. Got my nascar headers from cotton owens a couple of days before I left. Boy I cant wait to get back home and started back on the wingproject.

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Who did you end up riding with, Allen?

Rode in Dr Bill's Daytona... see attached picture.  As Stuart mentioned, he and his son Ian rode along too.

[hotrod98]

 

[hemigeno]

Who were the winners in the Wing Car and Ford Aero Classes on Sunday?

Randy Heide's 'Bird took first place in the Superbird class, but I don't remember who the other awards were given to.

I think it was Larry Peterson's WhiteTalladega that took first in their class but I might have that name wrong.  I'd recognize the gentleman again if I saw a pic.  Rick & Sherri Stanton took second.  Rick was a little confused with his award, since he thought the car was placed in the race car class rather than the Talladega class.  The show folks must have reclassified their car without telling them, but he was happy none-the-less.  The Stantons took home the long distance award, and Allen V. took the second-place trophy for distance travelled. 

Dan Printz's Y2 Daytona took first place, and I believe the McCauleys took third with their F5 green unrestored car.  I do not remember the 2nd place award winner.

I think DSAC took the club participation trophy, but I couldn't hear the speaker very well when they were announcing that award.  I know they announced the club name, and I think Jerry N. picked up whatever trophy was awarded.

[Mopurr]

Yes as I posted yesterday, DSAC got club participation Jerry picked it up & then handed off to us, I have to get it sent off to Doug.

Larry Peterson would probably be correct for Talladega 1st.....if Jim Wells had made it on Sat. it would have been very interesting to see which one of them would have gotten first....I think they trade off at the ford shows all of the time.

[hemigeno]

Dan Printz's Y2 Daytona took first place, and I believe the McCauleys took third with their F5 green unrestored car. I do not remember the 2nd place award winner.

After thinking about it, I believe DC.com's own Ken H. (moparnutty) may have taken second place in the Daytona & 500 class (they combined the two classes for the first time).

Great car, no matter what   

[Aero426]

Here's a link to some GREAT MMW Aero photos taken by Richard and Katrina Fleener.

http://legendarycollectorcars.com/?page_id=980

[69_500]

Allen wasn't napping, just wasn't home from work by that time. Darn, just like usual, a day late and a dollar short right? 

And here I was hoping to see moparnutty's 500 in person, but missed it yet again. One of these days.

[pettybird]

Maybe we just need a support team. My ex-boss races in the Great Race and they always have a support team.
I think once you get the bugs worked out, your car will give you much less trouble.
Oh, and after bragging about my 71 Cuda, it almost didn't start this morning. Been sitting too long and the battery was low.

I'm the support team!

just show up!

now, no oil pressure I can't fix, but I can and did loan out spark plugs, a voltage regulator and I troubleshot a non-firing 383 Dart last week...


and i'm pretty sure 70SBird has me on retainer...

[moparstuart]

Maybe we just need a support team. My ex-boss races in the Great Race and they always have a support team.
I think once you get the bugs worked out, your car will give you much less trouble.
Oh, and after bragging about my 71 Cuda, it almost didn't start this morning. Been sitting too long and the battery was low.

I'm the support team!

just show up!

now, no oil pressure I can't fix, but I can and did loan out spark plugs, a voltage regulator and I troubleshot a non-firing 383 Dart last week...


and i'm pretty sure 70SBird has me on retainer...

I break them good !!!!!

[69_500]

So just how many 500's showed up to the event this year? I can see 2 in the pictures, but was there more?

[hemigeno]

Three that I know of...  Jerry's T5, Ken's R4 and a very nice dark green owned by Larry F. (or so I'm told since I didn't speak to him or have a chance to photo his car).

[69_500]

What no time to take a picture for me? JK

I'm going to guess that its a car from up in wisconsin.

[moparstuart]

yes that was larry flemings green car from Ky.

[69_500]

Ah Larry Flemmings car. Darn it, should have stayed to take picture of it. 500 SE, darn it.

[moparstuart]

Ah Larry Flemmings car. Darn it, should have stayed to take picture of it. 500 SE, darn it.

yes se car and very nice 

[pettybird]

and a great guy!

[moparstuart]

  larrys 500 out on the track