2nd NY, NJ, CT Datsun Roadster Meet

Post by **dbrick** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:42 pm

Can't wait!!!

Vince V · Post by **Vince V** » Tue May 06, 2008 9:48 am

The 2nd NY NJ CT Datsun Roadster Meet on Saturday, May 17 is less than two weeks away and all the plans are coming together.

I plan on reserving a large section of the parking lot for our Roadsters. When you enter Castleton Street the parking lot is on the right side of the street. I should have a large
" Datsun " sign marking the spot.

I will have event packages for all participants which will include , a " Window Card " to list all the particulars of your car ( similar to last year), a nice 3" round sticker to mark the event and what ever else I can come up with.

The beer festival runs from 12 to 6 pm and the cost is $ 20.00, and this gets you beer and music. Food is separate, there will be beer dogs, burgers, ( 2 ) 300lb roasted pigs and sides . Prices range from $ 1.00 to $ 3.25.
Designated drivers (no beer ) are free.

Think warm weather and sun.

Vince

Post by **dbrick** » Tue May 06, 2008 6:43 pm

So who plans on coming?

I'm in, with the 2000
BillK may be up late in the day.
A few other Datsun owners I spoke to have commitments and can't go.

Vince V · Post by **Vince V** » Wed May 07, 2008 7:30 pm

Dave,

I have heard from 8 of last years participants who indicated they would make the trip. Also understand a few more cars from DRONE plan on attending. Have not heard from the Maryland group. Hope more of the CT and NJ folks make the drive.

Vince

Post by **dbrick** » Wed May 07, 2008 9:58 pm

Vince, as of the other day, most of the Maryland and New Jersey crowd is not going to make it. Unavoidable commitments, broken bones and graduation parties taking their toll. Looks like it's just me from south of the Tappan Zee. Maybe I'll fix the head gasket on the 68 and bring 2 roadsters

Vince V · Post by **Vince V** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:05 am

Dave

Look forward to seeing you.

VV

Post by **nats226ny** » Fri May 09, 2008 8:03 am

Hold on Dave, I am going and I'm also south of the Tappan Zee.

Gary

Post by **dbrick** » Fri May 09, 2008 7:42 pm

OK, I stand corrected...South west. 10 day forecast says drizzle...Which is good, because the 10 day is almost always wrong. No matter, as long as the river isn't up to the bridge, I'm going.
http://weather.msn.com/tenday.aspx?weal ... c:USNY1145

Post by **CBreault** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:21 pm

Should have 3 cars coming. Charlie and Anne Lee Ellis as well as Dana, myself and Debbie are coming with our 3 cars.
Charlie

Vince V · Post by **Vince V** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:41 pm

Sounds good!!!

See you Staurday.

Vince

Post by **nats226ny** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:52 am

Just got engine back together last nite, will take a long test drive tonite.
Weather looks to be similiar to last years........only Saturday will tell for sure.

See you Saturday Vince and everyone else

Gary

Post by **nats226ny** » Fri May 16, 2008 9:05 am

Looks like the weather has been upgraded to mostly sunny!!!!!!

Gary

Post by **timurf** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:24 pm

What fun, thanks Vince for hosting another great gathering. The two primer red rat-sters left together (last ones out except for Vince) and John's 1500 made it at least to the Seymour line running on 1 and a half carbs. Paul and I started getting woozy from the fumes...

It just struck me that this was the longest trip I've taken with the 69 and it didn't miss a beat. A nice outcome for a car that sat for 22 years collecting dust. 25 mpg, I am going to start using it on my work commute!

Cheers all -

Post by **dbrick** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:50 pm

Thanks Vince!
What a great day. Nice cars, great people. The Rat-sters added a nice visual contrast to some very well finished roadsters. John's 1500 and Tim's 2000 are both diamonds in the rough. John getting the award for not really knowing if he was going to get there...or back. Jim Gammon and family came up from Wall NJ, no roadster, but he did bring his carburetors.

This is an event well worth expanding for next year. Location is good, beer is great, could be a nice north east show.

BTW, Murphy (not Tim) struck on the way home...With windows and top up you hear new things, and I don't think the rear axle is supposed to sound like that... Remind me not to tempt fate and talk about breakdowns next time.

Vince V · Post by **Vince V** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:49 pm

Just got home.

I was another great Datsun get together. Seven cars this year and a hand full of owners without their cars. Thanks to the DRONE crew for driving down from Mass. The CT crew for their diamonds in the rough. Dave from NJ and Gary from the Island.

All around a great day , weather , beer , food , music and Roadsters

Vince.

Pictures to follow.

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