OK cleared this with the boss man "LENNY"

MUSCLE CAR CITY MEET February 18, 2012

Lets hope this is a good date for all to come and enjoy a large collection of cars and a cruise-in show at the same location same time Saturday the 18th in the 9:00AM area. I have no idea what the show or cruise is like but it is a monthly deal, and all I have heard about this collection is good. OK now I am in need input on the second part of this meet. Choices

A) Cruise-in, on Friday night 6 to 9 PM put on every month by Lances Crusin to the Hop and it is 30 miles north of the hotel or the Muscle Car city location in Venice.
or :nanawrench:

B) Meet for a dinner Friday night and BS at a local restaurant and return to hotel.
or :nanawrench:

C) Go to another Crusin to the HOP cruise-in at a Wendy's 16 miles north in North Port on Saturday from 6 to 9 PM (long day) (do nothing on Friday, OR dinner for those that wish to meet)

My 2 cents is for a group dinner on Friday and the Muscle Car City and Show Saturday and that is enough cars. . Please do give a count on if you are in or not. Also there is a DAYS INN and Motel 6 at the Exit 161 of I75 a short 1 1/2 miles distance to the Muscle Car City.

Should the weather not be to our liking then we just move the meet to another month that is free of other meets like April or May
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Jay , The Muscle Car Museum on Sat. Feb. 18, 2012 sounds good to me . With the distance for me , I will come up by Fri. Feb. 17 to be there for Sat. morning . All the choices you checked out for us are good . I am flexible and will join in what the majority wants to do . Thanks for doing the leg work on the info and choices . The motels close to the museum would be my choice . This will also be a good location for other members that live in that area that have not been able to come to other events we have had on that coast . :smileyb:

I think the muscle car museum would be the place to go.. Just my 2.

It's about two hours for me, very likely I'll go day of show only.

i am IN!!! i've wanted to see this place for a long time. as usual, i'll probably get up early and be there saturday morn. - this work thing really screws up my car thing. BUT, i was off last week and had a blast hangin' around with Neil in W. Palm messin' with cool cars for two days!

BUMP respond who's going


OK cleared this with the boss man "LENNY"

MUSCLE CAR CITY MEET February 18, 2012

Lets hope this is a good date for all to come and enjoy a large collection of cars and a cruise-in show at the same location same time Saturday the 18th in the 9:00AM area. I have no idea what the show or cruise is like but it is a monthly deal, and all I have heard about this collection is good. OK now I am in need input on the second part of this meet. Choices

A) Cruise-in, on Friday night 6 to 9 PM put on every month by Lances Crusin to the Hop and it is 30 miles north of the hotel or the Muscle Car city location in Venice.
or :nanawrench:

B) Meet for a dinner Friday night and BS at a local restaurant and return to hotel.
or :nanawrench:

C) Go to another Crusin to the HOP cruise-in at a Wendy's 16 miles north in North Port on Saturday from 6 to 9 PM (long day) (do nothing on Friday, OR dinner for those that wish to meet)

My 2 cents is for a group dinner on Friday and the Muscle Car City and Show Saturday and that is enough cars. . Please do give a count on if you are in or not. Also there is a DAYS INN and Motel 6 at the Exit 161 of I75 a short 1 1/2 miles distance to the Muscle Car City.

Should the weather not be to our liking then we just move the meet to another month that is free of other meets like April or May

It all sounds good to me. I live about 15 minutes from the museum. It is a really good show and deal. Also, Lance does a great job with his shows. I will go with whatever the majority wants to do. A Friday nite get together would be good.

With my job and all, I just might be able to make this one, and meet some of the "Mob".

If anyone has a question about the area, drop a note, or P.M. and I can give info on resturants, Hotels, B&B's etc.

Sam

[QUOTE=skinyfisher;340187]BUMP respond who's going

95% sure me and the wife will be there with tents and chairs:beer:

I'm in. Will come over Friday and probably stay Saturday night too.

:beer:

matt - her name is amy:wink2:

I'll try to make the show, not sure about other activities.

matt - her name is amy:wink2:

I bet he doesnt forget the Elky's name.:poke:

69 SS396 this one in your back yard 100 miles are you planning to attend? all or part.

69 SS396 this one in your back yard 100 miles are you planning to attend? all or part.


CRAP, just checked my work schedule and cant make it.:let_it_all_out:

At the rate I am deciding to re-do things I might still have mine apart in February. Just kidding sounds like a good deal to me. Come over on Friday and hang out, do the show on Saturday and follow an orange elky home.

HAVE YOU CUT THE HOLE FOR THE BLOWER YET :poke: I have a template that fits most hoods made by SAWSAL. Follow an orange 3rd GEN I heard that can you keep up with him:dontknow::cruch::driving:

Here is the schedule for the Muscle Car City Region 6 meet. For those that can make all or part of the available schedule it is Friday Feb 17th group dinner at close by restaurant TBD of the motel at 6PM For dinner BS and more back at the motel. Saturday AM group up and cruise over to the Muscle Car City Museum and show parking lot, park together, register for the show and head inside for the tour at approx. 10:30 am time to be altered if needed for any reason.

Optional Saturday Cruise-in available to anyone wanting to go or group up and go. The Lances Cruisin to the HOP is 16 miles north at a Wendys in North Port at Sumter Blvd & US 41 from 6pm to 9pm. They have 50 & 60 music, 50/50, raffles, trophy's and cars

As of now we have 10 that have said yes on coming and 4 to 6 more that my be able to come.
Coming Lenny Carey, Skinyfisher Jay, Carretera Tony, EdontheBeach Ed, Welder 5, Samjudi, Rtatwk Randy, Fl Kymino Chuck, 464Elky Neil, Sempercamino CJ & Tootie,
Thinking about it EC Rider Bob, Blue81Camino Steve, 83 SSR, HotCamino Glenn, and maybe more.

Chime in if your not coming and or are coming for sure. reconfirm never hurts.

This Thread will be bumped every few days to get all to post the coming and such.

I'll attend the Muscle City event. I live in North Port and generally the Wendy's show is not very well attended. But, who knows, if the weather is good more likely a bigger event.

Today Lenny did his Motel magic!! Suggest you act NOW

The Two place at the off ramp of I75 and exit 161, Days Inn closed other is booked full. Other places around area were Hotels and quite higher priced.

The place Lenny an I will be at is the American Inn 10151 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda Fl 33950, 941 637-1376. This is 1.8 miles South of the Muscle Car City even though the address is very different in hundred blocks, the American Inn has ground level rooms car parking directly outside rooms, Rate was $65.00 a night calling direct to number above, more if you book via computer. The other Days Inn in the area was already booked for the dates, it is the season in that area and things book up at the lower prices. This is a poke in the dark but looks Ok by the picture and description. Let all stay there safety in numbers and more eyes on the cars. Will advise if a find out anything to the different!!

OK I'm in and booked.

:beer:

Hold off on making any reservations at the American Inn for now . Jay contacted Sam Judi , that lives in the area and he volunteered to get us info . The motel is small and may not have much room for us and from him going over to look at it , we may be better off getting another motel closer to Punta Gorda and drive a little more to the museum . Punta Gorda is just up the road and not far at all . Sam got us a phone # and name for the Chamber Of Commerce and I will contact him and see what they suggest for a motel . We prefer motels as you can usually get a downstairs room with you car parked right outside or nearby to keep an occasional eye out on it . Sam recommended a restaurant named Lashley`s Crab Shack that is good and reasonably priced . I called a friend of mine in the area and he recommended it also . Thanks Jay and Sam . More info to come .

Nothing in Punta Gorda is very far. Several good motels, depending on how much you want to pay. American Inn is out away, and in a questionable area. Rents by day,week,month......
You can check out Laishley Crab house at:

www.laishleycrabhouse.com (http://www.laishleycrabhouse.com)

Would be a good Friday nite meet. They have seperate rooms, and check the outside "Pickup Bar".


If any have questions, P.M. me and I will try to help.
P.G. Chamber of Commerce, John Wright is a good source of info for rooms, food, local sites. Suggest coming in on Friday, leaving Sunday Morning. Relax and enjoy our little town (I do not work for C of C.).

Sam

Lenny has done his stuff, I contacted Samjudi a member of course that lives in the Punta Gorda area he was good enough to get us info on the Motel and here is the change, We have moved to the KNIGHTS INN recently purchased by Motel 6 and is and has done some work to make it up to date. So book now (64.99) as it is the same story everything books up do to the season, remember you can always cancel but if there full it's a problem. So Knights Inn 9300 knights Drive 941-505 5701 located right off I75 at exit 161. Lenny is arriving on the 16th I arrive on the 17th we will leave on the 18th I believe.

The Friday dinner will be a Laishley's Crab House in Laishley's Park Marina at 100 Retta Esplanade Punt Gorda. This will be at 6:00 pm Friday the 17th leave as a group from Motel or meet there.


Muscle Car City cruise/show is Saturday from 9AM to 1PM, with the museum being open until 5pm.

Count us in for Friday.Is there a good motel we're we can meet at?:beer:

Knight's Inn is a good deal, and I believe a better location, though not next door to the Museum. Looking forward to the dinner at Laishley. I do not believe any will be disappointed.

If I can get a final count, closer to the date, I will make reservations, so that we can have a private dinning room.

Again, if there are any questions, feel free to contact me. I have no financials in any of these places, just a lot of money in my '84 Elky....

Sam

CJ look back one post from yours

A special shout out to Sam Harris for his assistance in getting us info , checking out the motel and the Chamber Of Commerce contact . Pat at the Chamber was very nice and helpful . The Knights Inn ( Motel 6 ) , is convenient and near the Days Inn where we were initially interested in but had booked up very near exit 161 of the I 75 . As Sam said , a short ride will get us to the Muscle Car City Museum and into the Punta Gorda community . Our plan is to meet at the Knights Inn motel at 6 pm on Fri. Feb. 17 , 2012 and drive to Laishley`s Crab House for dinner . Prices are $ 12 to $ 20 . In January , we can put up a post and get a more accurate dinner count so one of us can contact them and try to get us seated together . While in Punta Gorda some may want to go to the Fisherman`s Village which is supposed to be a nice waterfront mall area with nice shoppes and restaurants .

Ok guys two post with info should get everybody in place to do this meet.

As of now we have 10 that said I am in and several I am waiting on so this could grow to 15 easy.

Last week I saw the Knights Inn for like $53/night when booking 2 nights on Expedia. I'll get the other Res. cancelled and check it out.

Yes $52.80 per night for booking 2 nights on Expedia. It is non refundable though. So lets not change motels again...I am booked

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Make those RESO, if you can't make it you can always cancel, but if the rooms are booked you can't go or pay more else where???? is not a :secret:

I just took my son and grandsons to the Muscle car museum. There are over 200 G.M. cars, encluding one Corvette valued at $1.3 million. Several Elkys, none quite that expensie.
Anyone can checkout the resturant at:
www.laishleycrabhouse,com (http://www.laishleycrabhouse,com)

If we get a big enough group, we can have a private dining area. Will need a total number by the week before.


Sam

Sam your still coming in Feb right ??
I will get the count a week before the trip and check with you on the making of the Reso's for dinner. If we get 15 or more then there is a small discount at the Museum for a club or group. Right now it is short a few I will get more into who's going after the 1st of the year.
thanks for the up date

I will not get my Feb. Schedule until middle of January, but I can usually get Fri/Sat. off, so I plan to be there. Really looking forward to it. Will make reservations at the Resturant in any case. Just need a rough count, about 1 week before. Hope we can get a good turnout. The trip will be worth it, and give all the other cars something to drool over. Punta Gorda is only about 3-4 hrs. away from the farthest reaches of Fla. Just down I-75.

Sam

Feb. is not that far off boys and girls , so start thinking ROAD TRIP !! :smileyb:

Muscle Car City and Rick Treworgie will be featured on an upcoming new Chip Foose(?) special on Speed TV, I believe it is. He was down here last month touring the facilities, and taking pix. Left afew mementos for Rick.

Sam

:bump: 6 weeks to go all! The 2012 meets will begin!

:florida: :beer:

Muscle Car City and Rick Treworgie will be featured on an upcoming new Chip Foose(?) special on Speed TV, I believe it is. He was down here last month touring the facilities, and taking pix. Left afew mementos for Rick.

Sam

Heres one :nanawrench: http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1082/dscn2785f.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/225/dscn2785f.jpg/)

Have a good time in Feb guys :beer:

The natives are getting restless MEET MEET MEET.

In the next 3 to 4 weeks everyone that is going to attend please check-in with me by PM or just place a post in the tread and I will get the count for the show/museum and the count for the dinner reservation so we can make the plans and see if we get enough guys for the group rate at the museum.

The list Send confirmation or correction
Lenny Carey ---- Fri din and Sat show & museum
Skinyfisher ---- Fri din and Sat show & museum
Rtatwk ---- Fri din and Sat show & museum
carratera ---- Sat show & museum
EDontheBeach---- Sat show & museum
Welder5 ---- Sat show & museum
Fl Kymino ---- Sat show & museum
464ELKY ---- Fri Din and Sat show & museum
Sempercamino---- Fri Din and Sat show & museum
86Elky05Ssr ---- Sat show & museum
Sam Judi ---- ???

Count Fl Kymino in on the Dinner also.

Confirmed as listed. Friday and Saturday

:beer:

confirm on Sat.
:beer:

I am a yes for dinner on Fri. and the museum and cruise in on Sat .

yes for sat - still not 100% on dinner friday

As 464 said, confirm dinner and show

For those of you that need but have not reserved a room , several of us are staying at the Knights Inn at 9300 Knights Drive which is just west and off of exit 161 on I 75 . I called Knights Inn yesterday to add another day , only to find that someone had not posted my reservation I made back in October . I called 1-800-843-5644 , the national number of Windham which owns Knights Inn and ended up getting a cheaper rate of $ 47.19 per night , before taxes . Don`t wait too late if you need a room as this is the tourist season in that area . The local number for the Knights Inn motel is 941-505-5701 . We will meet up at the Knights Inn and drive the few miles to the seafood restaurant for dinner on Fri. evening and to the Muscle Car City Museum on Saturday .

i am in ala

Hey Paulie...Punta Gorda is on the Gulf coast. It is a little North of Ft Meyers and a wee bit South of Port Charlotte. Hope you can come down and join us!

:beer:

Paulie , Thanks for your interest . We would love for you to join us but realize it may be too far for you from Alabama . We have not posted anything yet as we are just starting to discuss it privately for now but we are talking about something in Gainesville , Fl. in the coming months . The next closest event to you that we do is in Oct. for the National Parts Depot`s All GM Show in Silver Springs nearby to Ocala . Info and photos on another thread you may want to check out . We have been encouraging and hoping that members in the very northern and western part of Florida would start getting together with other Florida members as well as those in Southern Georgia and Alabama but so far it has been inactive . In case you are not aware there is a great cruise/ tour " Cruising The Gulf " around I believe Biloxi you can find info here on ECC that is much closer to you and sounds like a fabulous event . Several of our members are going on the road trip and our Region 6 Fl. , Deputy Director and Deputy National Director Randy , rtawk is helping to organize with a group of members from Texas .

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the natives are getting restless meet meet meet.

In the next 3 to 4 weeks everyone that is going to attend please check-in with me by pm or just place a post in the tread and i will get the count for the show/museum and the count for the dinner reservation so we can make the plans and see if we get enough guys for the group rate at the museum.

the list send confirmation or correction
lenny carey ---- Fri din and sat show & museum
skinyfisher ---- Fri din and sat show & museum
rtatwk ---- Fri din and sat show & museum
carratera ---- sat show & museum
edonthebeach---- sat show & museum
welder5 ---- sat show & museum
fl kymino ---- Fri Din & sat show & museum
464elky ---- Fri din and sat show & museum
sempercamino---- Fri din and sat show & museum
86elky05ssr ---- sat show & museum
sam judi ---- ???

All is still a go here. Gees I can't believe that C.J. and Tootie aren't in on this one :dontknow:

:bump: Getting this back to the top so that samjudi can find it :poke:

:florida:OH BOY!!! I gotta get my @$$ in gear!! Interior is still in pieces waiting to get painted. Right now I'm buffing and polishing the best I can with what I have. Gotta Go!!

get to work, matt!! we want to see you (and amy) there! it's gonna be neato keeno

theres a car show at charlotte county fair grounds on the 19th.... of coarse you guys knew this already, right?:dontknow:

well, i didn't know. is there a link to it? how big? what kind of cars?

I just want Sam to find his way back to this thread from the Bradenton one inside the next 2 weeks. And the finalization with, or without, the need for resos at that restaurant can get taken care of. Jay will be doing at least one more confirmation post soon I'm sure. Go ahead and post any info on that Sunday show here too Matt. Some may want to visit it as well!

:beer:

Here ya go.... I found this in the keels and wheels too
http://collectorcarstv.com/uploads/SuperCruise_2012__Flyer_W_Pre_Reg_WEB.jpg
heres the map
2333 El Jobean Rd[/URL]
Port Charlotte, FL 33948[URL="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2333+el+jobean+rd+port+charlotte,+fl&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=29.025693,82.265625&ie=UTF8&t=h&s=AARTsJqhGD7OLDe-Ll9fto2EkFcqLDrujg&view=map#"] (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=2333+el+jobean+rd+port+charlotte,+fl&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=29.025693,82.265625&ie=UTF8&t=h&s=AARTsJqhGD7OLDe-Ll9fto2EkFcqLDrujg&view=map#)
http://collectorcarstv.com/uploads/Map_Supercruise.jpg

Thanks Matt. No reason to transfer this to the calendar. Everyone will be watching this thread for the next 2 weeks.

Not sure yet but Lenny and I have sorta been planning to go on Sunday, have had this on radar for several weeks. This is a good solid show it is every year, I have been before I recommend for the guys that wish more cars that weekend. If I don't go it will be do to health reasons Lenny is just not sure and my not be able.


Lenny is without Computer right now not sure when he will be fixed!!! if need use cell number or home number.

I am going to turn in the head count on the 10th as of now we have for dinner only 5 Saturday show 11
Lenny
Rtatwk
Skinyfisher
Fl Kymino
464ELKY

The car show is in conjunction with the Ch. County Fair. Should be a big event.
Generally reservations are not required at the Crab House, but if we get a decent size group, we can get a private dinning room, and a chance to catch-up with all.

I count about 10 diners now. If I can get a final count by Monday of the week(13th ?), I will make reservations. Also best time? 7 p.m.??
A great bar is available(built around a 1927 Chev. Pickup), if anyone come to dinner early.
P.M. or call me(941-626-0552) for any questions.

Sam

Sam read the the threads above you :poke: I will give you the confirmed count on the 10th, it is only 5 now and 6 if you confirm yes ?

Well it is a little more as some are couples...Count mine as 2 people regardless...Same as Sempercamino and Tootie. I know that the time will be more like 6 too. So we could go for Bar and BS at 5 and seating around 6?

:beer:

I had figured a few would be +1, therefore about 10. I will be there, maybe with. Bar at 5, food at 6 works for me. If we have 10 or less, can get a couple of tables together on the deck.
Just let me know by 16th at the latest.

Sam

All waxed an ready to go for the 18th:nanawrench:

oh, that's purdy!

just got off the phone with CJ, he had a little set back after the surgery but he's gettin' better - they won't make it to this one though.

i'm ready to go and i'll see you boys Sat. morn 10AM (unless i'm supposed to be there earlier)!

Bummer...Get better soon C.J.! And I was planning on bringing along some wine for you that comes in a real bottle with a cork! Get yourself ready before Super Chevy and get your room! Glenn said that Ed is in charge of the cookout this year but a grillmeister such as yourself is still a must! Oh and I will be there to get your morning coffee taken care of...lol Take care of him Tootie!

:beer:

ME in charge of the cookout !!?? .....all i said was 'great idea'!

Oh My bad...
Yourself and ED want rooms so far...
I told ED to coordinate the "Amazing Bar B Que" with you.
He only wants Super Chevy the 23rd.

...From the Mayor's e-mail to me
:beer: More discussion in that thread

i need to get back in touch with him - i'll be there the night of the 24th not the 23rd. and i'll definitely help with the cookout! that's almost the best part!

i can't believe it... this whole week i've been thinking this muscle car city trip was TOMORROW !!!

i'm ready to go!

Seemed like Neil had it confused as being this weekend too in a post to a new member...Had me searching to make sure I woudn't get there a week late...lol Yep it is the 18th...Early arrival and dinner on the 17th for some.

:beer:

Yep, I got all ready - called Chuck to see what time he wanted to leave. It sucks to get old.
I hate being able to use that excuse for screw ups. LOL
Instead I started painting the inside of the new garage.

Ok now that everyone is clear on the dates and Sam has found the thread and all...Oh and since it is next weekend...Will C.J. and Tootie possibly make it?..etc...etc...Jay hope things are Ok with you because you have been quiet too. We know Lenny is without a computer at the moment....

...Time for another count? The Friday dinner and the Saturday cruise and maybe even those who may go to the show at Charlotte County on Sunday? Please use X1, X2 etc for the dinner thing to dial that one in...

...Not trying to jump your lead here Jay...Just trying to help out. Hope all is well!

:beer:

sorry won't be able to bring the elkie, distributor sent back to Edelerbrock in California and starter to Jegs. I hope to be there with the SSR to see all at the show site but can't stay for the meusum toor.

O.K., we have reservations at Laishley Crab House for 8 people at 6:00 p.m. Friday nite(2/17). I can add to it if more decide to come. Meet at the"Truck Bar" (ya gotta see it), around 5:00 p.m. for drinks.
Directions:
I-75 to exit 164 (U.S. 17, Arcadia/Punta Gorda), turn WEST toward P.G. forget the Stop lights around the Interstate, but go to second light(first is 'Marilympia'), 'Nesbit St.'. Right on Nesbit to the Round-a-bout. Resturant is right there. If you have any questions, call me at: (941) 626-0552.

Sam

Randy, its all in and done we have 8 confirmed for dinner and 10 cars for the show.

Thanks Jay and Sam. And come on out Carl!

:beer:

sorry haven't been around, computer out for few weeks but want all to know i'll be there for dinner and the show. i will be staying in the area starting wednesday night. see ya later!

Uhhh...Is anyone bringing one of those shade things along? Or is such a thing allowed?

Temp may be up to 85 degrees so a shade tarp my be in order and the area is fairly costal so some breeze, also we will be inside half of the day checking out the cars, rain chances are for Friday 30% afternoon and evening and good for Saturday and big temp drop for Sunday with 50% on rain. Right now most of the the rain chances are Friday & Sunday and all that could change tomorrow, after all this is Florida. I am 125 miles North and the brain is said tone 50 % for Sat and Sun ????

Uhhh...Is anyone bringing one of those shade things along? Or is such a thing allowed?
Yes I have three 10x10 canopy tents I'm bringing. If theres a problem with having them there I'll just keep'em in the bed

I have seen the shade covers there in the past. I don't know if they just put them up with or without permission.

Thanks Matt! 2 is probably enough. They might come in handy.

I'm gonna mosey on over in the morning some time. I'm waiting until this evening just before dark to give the Cabby a wash off from that accursed yellow pine pollen! I plan to just drop down and cruise across route 70. Its a bit less hectic than the traffic lights and interstate route through Kissimmee. The Cabby likes those speeds better than the 70+ stuff too...lol I checked out the menu online for that restaurant and have been hungry ever since! Can't wait! I'll locate the computerless Lenny when I get there. Which way are you guys from down Palm Beach/ Boca way going over?

:beer:

We'll go across 70 but take the low route around the lake(Belle glade, Clewiston). We probably won't leave until around 2 PM.

we'll be comin from the north by u.s. 41. should take us about an hour to get there

OK...I'll go across a bit earlier. Would like to get there by 2...Or a tick sooner.

My bad - a typo I meant US 80 instead of 70.

I kinda figgered dat out. Seems 70 is on the uphill side of that big pond.