The Ford Barn

Vic Piano · 11-04-2011, 05:37 PM

Rich, I have not had a chance to check out hotels in the Ocala area just yet. I'm planning on doing that over the weekend. I understand that on the Garlits Museum web site (check Google) they list several local hotels. We are also trying to plan for the usual Sunday BBQ that we have at the beach in Tarpon Springs. As things come together, I'll post up-dates here and on the ChevyBarn.com non-Chevy page. Vic

Vic Piano · 11-06-2011, 02:35 PM

Hotel/Motel rooms will be at a premium to find as the date gets closer so, if you are planning to attend, you should make reservations ASAP. If you Google Don Garlits Museum you'll find several sites listing hotels in the Ocala area. Right now the "Barner's Bash" plan is to meet in Ocala (possibly at Don Garlits) on Friday in the AM and drive to the National Parts Depot for a tour of the facility and the 150+ car museum. The pre-party for Billetproof is going to be held at the "No Where" Bar in the evening so hotel reservations for Friday night are recommended. On Saturday the "Barner's Bash" group will attend Billetproof and on Sunday, we are planning on having the annual BBQ at the usual location, Fred Howard Park on the Gulf of Mexico in Tarpon Springs, FL. These plans are subject to change between now and March 16th so stay tuned for more information.

Rich/Alabama · 11-06-2011, 07:20 PM

Not only are they hard to find but they are pricey too. Got one finally, see you there.

chuck stevens · 11-07-2011, 06:45 AM

John,
Kathie and I will be there, I won't have an old ford, just my 66 pick em up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Vic, if I can get my '35 coupe back

together I would like to bring that down for a shakedown cruise. Are you thinking the whole weekend would center around the Ocala area? I like the idea of a tour especially in areas that I have not seen that much of.
Tom T and I could caravan down together from Williamsburg or Richmond area.
I did Billetproof in 2010 on my way home from the Barners Bash. Was a good show with a lot of interesting cars.
Maybe we can get our friends from the NE to come down as well.
By the time March 2012 gets here I will probably be ready to get away from the cold snowy north for some fun in the warm and sunny south

.

Vic Piano · 11-07-2011, 09:05 AM

Vic Piano · 11-08-2011, 11:11 AM

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Excellent News!!!
Things are shaping up nicely for the 2012 Florida “Barner’s Bash”( March 16th to 18th), we’ve already received donations (for door prizes) from several parts & service providers that frequent the FordBarn & ChevyBarn. If you fall into the category of a parts and/or service provider, and if you’d like to donate to the “Barner’s Bash” door prize fund, you can PM me for more details. We’d appreciate it. Thanks, Vic

Vic Piano · 11-10-2011, 08:34 AM

Vic Piano · 11-29-2011, 08:26 AM

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-29-2011, 10:36 AM

I've booked a B&B about 1/2 hour away from the Garlit's Museum - here's the link if anyone is interested:

http://www.thelakehouse.biz/

Vic Piano · 11-29-2011, 06:47 PM

Vic Piano · 12-12-2011, 02:46 PM

Vic Piano · 12-13-2011, 10:34 AM

I forgot to mention that you need to book your room before March 1st, in order toget the discount, and don't forget to mention that you are with the Cigar City Flatheads Car Club, to get the discount.

Vic Piano · 12-19-2011, 11:18 AM

Like a Mendicant Friar, albeit a little less humble and at the risk of sounding a bit overzealous (I know I’m never that way) I would like to address those “Barner’s” that provide parts and/or services to our segment of the automotive hobby, to ask that you consider providing a part or service for the raffle at the 2012 Florida “Barner’s Bash” from March 16th to 18th. We have been very fortunate in the past, and at this time we’ve received several outstanding donations for 2012 but we could always use more. If you are interested, please contact me by email at: [email protected].
Thanks in advance for your support and have a wonderful holiday. Vic

Vic Piano · 12-19-2011, 04:26 PM

Wow...

Thanks to those of you that responded today with donations for the "Barner's Bash" raffle. We sure do appreciate your generosity.

The 2012 "Barner's Bash" is shaping up to be the best one yet.

I'll post a list of the raffle prizes that have been donated after the Holidays as I hope more will come in between now and January 1st. Vic

Vic Piano · 01-27-2012, 10:08 AM

We're almost totaly back as far as the computer goes so, I thought I post a reminder...

Vic Piano · 02-09-2012, 09:48 AM

Vic Piano · 02-10-2012, 11:53 AM

Here are directions for the "Barner's Bash" weekend events.

On Friday, March 16th at 2:00pm we will be given a tour of the National Parts Depot (NPD) Automobile Collection.

Friday evening we will join the Billetproof party at the Nowhere Bar in Ocala however, I don't as yet have directions...

Saturday, March 17th we will attend Billetproof at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala. If you want to enter a car, pre registration is $30.00 or $35.00 at the gate.

On Sunday, March 18th we'll meet at my house (see directions from the Holiday Inn in Wesley Chapel)

From the hotel get on I75 south, go one exit to SR56, go west on SR56 (turns into SR54) to Gunn Hwy (aprox. 15 miles). Go south (left turn) on Gunn Hwy. to the second traffic light (Tarpon Springs Road). Turn right (west) on Tarpon Springs Road, travel one mile, on right you will see Council Crest Dr. (a gaited community) pull up to the key pad, scroll down to my name (Piano) and press the call button. I will open the gate. At this point I think we should plan to meet at my house around 10:30am and drive to Fred Howard Park at 11:00am. these plans are subject to change, if they do, I'll notify everyone.

Vic Piano · 02-12-2012, 02:13 PM

JM 35 Sedan · 02-12-2012, 02:36 PM

Thanks for posting these updates Vic. Just wondering how many have signed up and plan to attend this year. Also, do you know if Lawson has signed up? I usually go right by Covington, GA on my way down to Ocala/Tampa. Once I get to Covington, I feel like I don't have that much further to drive. Would be great after seeing and reading his posts for the last 10 years to maybe get to really meet him and actually see his '35 PU.
How about it Lawson....what say you? Can you make it down to the Barner's Bash this year?

Vic Piano · 02-12-2012, 02:58 PM

John, I would love it if you could talk Lawson into taking a ride with you down to Ocala, etc. for the "Barner's Bash", you just can't discuss politics or religion with him on the ride…LOL!

11-04-2011, 05:37 PM	#21
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Rich, I have not had a chance to check out hotels in the Ocala area just yet. I'm planning on doing that over the weekend. I understand that on the Garlits Museum web site (check Google) they list several local hotels. We are also trying to plan for the usual Sunday BBQ that we have at the beach in Tarpon Springs. As things come together, I'll post up-dates here and on the ChevyBarn.com non-Chevy page. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-06-2011, 02:35 PM	#22
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Hotel/Motel rooms will be at a premium to find as the date gets closer so, if you are planning to attend, you should make reservations ASAP. If you Google Don Garlits Museum you'll find several sites listing hotels in the Ocala area. Right now the "Barner's Bash" plan is to meet in Ocala (possibly at Don Garlits) on Friday in the AM and drive to the National Parts Depot for a tour of the facility and the 150+ car museum. The pre-party for Billetproof is going to be held at the "No Where" Bar in the evening so hotel reservations for Friday night are recommended. On Saturday the "Barner's Bash" group will attend Billetproof and on Sunday, we are planning on having the annual BBQ at the usual location, Fred Howard Park on the Gulf of Mexico in Tarpon Springs, FL. These plans are subject to change between now and March 16th so stay tuned for more information. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-06-2011, 07:20 PM	#23
Rich/Alabama Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Enterprise, Al Posts: 47	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Not only are they hard to find but they are pricey too. Got one finally, see you there.

11-07-2011, 09:05 AM	#25
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-08-2011, 11:11 AM	#26
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) *Excellent News!!!* Things are shaping up nicely for the 2012 Florida “Barner’s Bash”( March 16th to 18th), we’ve already received donations (for door prizes) from several parts & service providers that frequent the FordBarn & ChevyBarn. If you fall into the category of a parts and/or service provider, and if you’d like to donate to the “Barner’s Bash” door prize fund, you can PM me for more details. We’d appreciate it. Thanks, Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-10-2011, 08:34 AM	#27
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-29-2011, 08:26 AM	#28
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-29-2011, 10:36 AM	#29
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates I've booked a B&B about 1/2 hour away from the Garlit's Museum - here's the link if anyone is interested: http://www.thelakehouse.biz/

11-29-2011, 06:47 PM	#30
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-12-2011, 02:46 PM	#31
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-13-2011, 10:34 AM	#32
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates I forgot to mention that you need to book your room before March 1st, in order toget the discount, and don't forget to mention that you are with the Cigar City Flatheads Car Club, to get the discount. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-19-2011, 11:18 AM	#33
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Like a Mendicant Friar, albeit a little less humble and at the risk of sounding a bit overzealous (I know I’m never that way) I would like to address those “Barner’s” that provide parts and/or services to our segment of the automotive hobby, to ask that you consider providing a part or service for the raffle at the 2012 Florida “Barner’s Bash” from March 16th to 18th. We have been very fortunate in the past, and at this time we’ve received several outstanding donations for 2012 but we could always use more. If you are interested, please contact me by email at: [email protected]. Thanks in advance for your support and have a wonderful holiday. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

12-19-2011, 04:26 PM	#34
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Wow... Thanks to those of you that responded today with donations for the "Barner's Bash" raffle. We sure do appreciate your generosity. The 2012 "Barner's Bash" is shaping up to be the best one yet. I'll post a list of the raffle prizes that have been donated after the Holidays as I hope more will come in between now and January 1st. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

01-27-2012, 10:08 AM	#35
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates We're almost totaly back as far as the computer goes so, I thought I post a reminder... __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-09-2012, 09:48 AM	#36
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-10-2012, 11:53 AM	#37
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Here are directions for the "Barner's Bash" weekend events. On Friday, March 16th at 2:00pm we will be given a tour of the National Parts Depot (NPD) Automobile Collection. Friday evening we will join the Billetproof party at the Nowhere Bar in Ocala however, I don't as yet have directions... Saturday, March 17th we will attend Billetproof at Don Garlits Museum in Ocala. If you want to enter a car, pre registration is $30.00 or $35.00 at the gate. On Sunday, March 18th we'll meet at my house (see directions from the Holiday Inn in Wesley Chapel) From the hotel get on I75 south, go one exit to SR56, go west on SR56 (turns into SR54) to Gunn Hwy (aprox. 15 miles). Go south (left turn) on Gunn Hwy. to the second traffic light (Tarpon Springs Road). Turn right (west) on Tarpon Springs Road, travel one mile, on right you will see Council Crest Dr. (a gaited community) pull up to the key pad, scroll down to my name (Piano) and press the call button. I will open the gate. At this point I think we should plan to meet at my house around 10:30am and drive to Fred Howard Park at 11:00am. these plans are subject to change, if they do, I'll notify everyone. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-12-2012, 02:13 PM	#38
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

02-12-2012, 02:36 PM	#39
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates Thanks for posting these updates Vic. Just wondering how many have signed up and plan to attend this year. Also, do you know if Lawson has signed up? I usually go right by Covington, GA on my way down to Ocala/Tampa. Once I get to Covington, I feel like I don't have that much further to drive. Would be great after seeing and reading his posts for the last 10 years to maybe get to really meet him and actually see his '35 PU. *How about it Lawson....what say you? Can you make it down to the Barner's Bash this year?* __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

02-12-2012, 02:58 PM	#40
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 2012 Florida "Barner's Bash" Dates John, I would love it if you could talk Lawson into taking a ride with you down to Ocala, etc. for the "Barner's Bash", you just can't discuss politics or religion with him on the ride…LOL! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.