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05-04-2021, 07:08 PM | #21 | |
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Re: Do you think there will be another V-8 National meet?
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Ken, I have had my vaccines, and as a young person had ZERO side effects and am happy older people can be comfortable around me now.. If I start to grow a extra toe I'll let you know.. but just do it. I personally dont see thepolitics in it one way or another |
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05-05-2021, 06:17 AM | #22 | |
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05-05-2021, 09:41 AM | #23 |
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Re: Do you think there will be another V-8 National meet?
As for the Grand National back in Detroit compared to Auburn.......I for one feel close to Tom's sentiment......Been to Detroit for the 1973, 2003 & 2008 AND the only reason I will be going IF its there again in 2023 IS to hopefully visit a good friend there in Detroit AND to head north to Hickory Corners to the Classic Car Club Museum's as they are not too far away. Other than that, it seems as IF Ford Motor Company could care less that we are there, having the Concour on a "black top" parking lot get "unbearably" hot and absolutely NO fun, The roads are beyond horrible and not conducive to driving your V8, and unfortunately I went to Auburn in 2009 for the Central National AND its ruined Detroit for me, much more laid back, much more comfortable, much nicer area for a car show AND.....NO further a drive for me (or less for that matter)!!!! JMO
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05-05-2021, 10:09 AM | #24 |
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Re: Do you think there will be another V-8 National meet?
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The roads are in pretty good shape these days and Auburn does not have a hotel big enough with the required on-site facilities for the size of the GNM. The latter rules out Auburn (which has zero historical connection with Ford other than the Foundation's museum) until the Club membership shrinks to the point where Auburn becomes a viable alternative. I agree with you about the virtues of grass versus asphalt unless it rains all week prior to the meet. When in Hickory Corners, don't miss the Lincoln Motor Car Foundation's museum along with the other six there. Your Detroit friend's '31 K sport phaeton will be part of the permanent collection there by then. |
05-05-2021, 10:49 AM | #25 | |
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Ever the "voice" of reason & wisdom!! You blew my cover as I was trying to be incognito!!! AS to the latter statement was the "MAIN" driving force of the whole trip up there!!! Hope all is well with you? Take good care!!! Last edited by rockfla; 05-05-2021 at 11:03 AM. |
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05-05-2021, 11:15 AM | #26 | |
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05-05-2021, 06:20 PM | #27 |
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Re: Do you think there will be another V-8 National meet?
I've enjoyed both Dearborn and Auburn meets numerous times.
Dearborn is always a "home coming" of sorts to me. It is the "big daddy" of the national shows and if I am not mistaken, it is supposed to be the place the Grand National is held each five years according to the by-laws of the club. I do understand that times change but hope, for the near future at least, Dearborn remains the Grand National location. I for one, can tour the museum and Greenfield Village time and again. They are both treasures.
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