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SoCalCoupe · 09-24-2022, 05:30 PM

Went to a different 100th anniversary car show today, the 100th anniversary of Naval Station San Diego "the second largest surface ship base of the United States Navy ... located in San Diego, California. Naval Base San Diego is the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet, consisting of over 50 ships." Wasn't just a car show, it was really a small car show attached to the 100th anniversary event.

Got tours of the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001). Awesome!

As usual, my car was the only flathead. Talked to several people who admired my 80 year old original car.

While standing in line for one of the ship tours, I mentioned the car show to the guy next to me. He pulled a Mooneyes sticker out of his pocket and asked if I'd ever heard of Mooneyes. Of course i had! He identified himself as Dean Moon Jr. and said his father Dean Moon Sr. had started the company.

It was a good day!

quik · 09-26-2022, 11:43 AM

Wow! It sounds like it was a great day!

GB SISSON · 09-26-2022, 02:48 PM

Wish I'd been there with you! I'd love to see what that modern ship looks like at full speed. I'm thinking the bow wave would be unique. What a great day it sounds like.

5851a · 09-26-2022, 06:31 PM

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That looks to be a once in a lifetime day. Thanks for the pictures and what a great looking car you have.

09-24-2022, 05:30 PM	#1
SoCalCoupe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Point Loma, San Diego, CA Posts: 424	Different 100th anniversary car show Went to a different 100th anniversary car show today, the 100th anniversary of Naval Station San Diego "the second largest surface ship base of the United States Navy ... located in San Diego, California. Naval Base San Diego is the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet, consisting of over 50 ships." Wasn't just a car show, it was really a small car show attached to the 100th anniversary event. Got tours of the USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) and USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001). Awesome! As usual, my car was the only flathead. Talked to several people who admired my 80 year old original car. While standing in line for one of the ship tours, I mentioned the car show to the guy next to me. He pulled a Mooneyes sticker out of his pocket and asked if I'd ever heard of Mooneyes. Of course i had! He identified himself as Dean Moon Jr. and said his father Dean Moon Sr. had started the company. It was a good day! Last edited by SoCalCoupe; 09-24-2022 at 07:10 PM.

09-26-2022, 11:43 AM	#2
quik Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Christiansburg, VA Posts: 70	Re: Different 100th anniversary car show Wow! It sounds like it was a great day!

09-26-2022, 02:48 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,940	Re: Different 100th anniversary car show Wish I'd been there with you! I'd love to see what that modern ship looks like at full speed. I'm thinking the bow wave would be unique. What a great day it sounds like. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

09-26-2022, 06:31 PM	#4
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Different 100th anniversary car show Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That looks to be a once in a lifetime day. Thanks for the pictures and what a great looking car you have.