JCCS registration is open

[datsunrides]

Just registered for the show! I will not be taking the Roadster this year (competition is too tough, I'm going trophy hunting! ). I plan on being there with my 1977 Honda Accord, hopefully with my Canadian/American hybrid engine installed. (The canadian cars did not have the CVCC system) If I'm lucky, I may have also figured out how to adapt the DPFI system to this engine. Anyways, here's the link if you so desire.

http://www.japaneseclassiccarshow.com/

Mark

[Linda]

Too bad it is at that park again. Not a fan of that spot. The Queen Mary was so much nicer.
Oh well.

Linda

[Fairlady66]

I spoke with the JCCS organizers, they are working on the dust problem. This is their 5th year anniversary, should be a good show.

[Alvin]

Too bad it is at that park again. Not a fan of that spot. The Queen Mary was so much nicer.
Oh well.

Linda

I agree...that location was priceless. More exposure to the general public, tourists too.

[my67ldy]

so how many datsun roadsters are going...........

[Fairlady66]

I think we might actually hot the 20 mark. It will be close.

Are you taking your Roadster? If so you want to meet at my house?

[Linda]

How many registered for the show?
Hope the weather is cooler than it has been.

Linda

[Fairlady66]

18 preregistered. But they gave us the new category anyway.
Are you in Linda?

[Linda]

I'll be there but not with my car, it is still too ugly for that show.
I'm bringing my questions though

Linda

[dbrick]

I'll be there but not with my car, it is still too ugly for that show.
I'm bringing my questions though

Linda

Anybody can have a "pretty car", that just takes money. Showing up in a car you fixed up yourself is what separates an enthusiast from an owner. Remember, even an ugly convertible is always better than a pretty hardtop.

[spl310]

Remember, even an ugly convertible is always better than a pretty hardtop.

Can I get an AMEN to that??

[Linda]

Well half the guys there will have pretty cars, and that they fixed themselves.
I'm not in to the competition,so that isn't an issue, but there is a minimal standard I have that isn't met yet.
And that isn't an "excuse" y'all

Linda

[my67ldy]

its not about winning. it's about participating and having pride in what you own. enjoying time with other people with the same interest. and having fun!!!!!!!!!!!! my roadster has a long way to go but i take it out every chance i get. from local sonic shows to solvang. my car is stock and i park next to other cars with tons of money poured into them. knowing that there is stuff people dont see or appreicate in what i have done to this car. my main focus is to have pride in what i own and try to keep my car has original has possible. this will be my first time at jccs and am very excited to attend. i registered on july 1 . im number 15. looking forward to having fun and that is the bottom line. i hear alot of negative about the location and a dust problem which has already addressed and that is what cleaning supplies are for.
i enjoy helping when i can with socalroc activities such has the dhm events . i also feel good that i am sometimes able to help someone with either parts or turning people on to other people that can help them locate parts. i also have had people help me with parts and pass the favor forward. that is my fun.

[Fairlady66]

Hey I took 1st Place in the Roadster Original Stock Class

[dbrick]

Hey I took 1st Place in the Roadster Original Stock Class

Congrats, Chris. You definatly put in the work to deserve it, although I know of some non stock parts you've installed if anyone wants to file a protest, they can PM me
I was at a local show today, no chance for a trophy, too many really nice cars in my class. The pre-war Jaguar, 3 perfect XKE's and BillK's 19,000 mile all original VW Bug pretty much put me out. I would have had a shot if it was raining, maybe.
I wrote my disclaimer on the windshield card:

"Dented, Scratched, and a little Dirty, Driven hard and thoroughly enjoyed"

Not sour grapes, just silliness...The winner of the "unrestored 1970 to present " class was a 2009 Nissan GTR. Of course it won, it's perfect, it's BRAND NEW Second place was a 2003 Mercury Marauder, a black taxicab with some decals...Now there's a classic, in 30 years, maybe. Surprise, there was no applause when the winners were announced. Not unfair judging, just a bad class designation.

It's billed as an Antique Car Show, all years and makes welcome, but lets get real. I should have entered Linda's 2009 Mini Clubman, we could have at least gotten a second place over the Merc .