WF11NY general discussion

So who's got their wagon ready yet? When are you planning to arrive in NY? Thinking about visiting Niagara Falls or the Thousand Islands?

I'll just start by saying my wagon is not ready yet but it will have all its trim in place this year (yes Tom!).

Wagon, in its current state is "ready" just needs its pre-wf bath and detail. Should also have my refinished N97's on with new sneakers. I respectfully ask no visitor stare too long at my "light weight rear quarter panel mod with super neat foil tape". Prolonged exposure can cause headaches, nausea and dizziness, and in the case of certain Texans, heart palpitations.

We plan to arrive Friday afternoon, hopefully in time for the Watkins power lap. If not, we'll see everyone in the parking lot of the Microtell.

sherlock9c1 wrote:

I'll just start by saying my wagon is not ready yet but it will have all its trim in place this year (yes Tom!).

Don't forget the tape under the grill that you told me about.

Tom C.

Still on the fence about which one to bring. Part of me wants to bring the DCM Roadie, the other side wants to bring the OCC. Decisions decisions...

Wagon is always as ready as it can be......... Arriving in Waterloo (Holiday Inn - had to be close to the car wash ) on Thursday late. Will be traveling to Watkins with the group. Staying up Sunday and Monday to see family in Roch Cha Cha................

Ready? If it's "ready" on Friday morning when I leave, I'll be happy. So many things I wanna do to him before WF and no time. Oh well, not like that's anything new.

wagonfest??

Well, I successfully fixed (or quit breaking, depending on how you look at it) my wife's minivan so now I can start working on the B-bodies.

Hasn't changed one bit, I got busy doing other customers cars. SUCKS! Cash is good though. As we get closer things may change still look good for friday for me and the boys. Val and the 2 girls have decided not to go now. So just the boy's and I for sure as of right now. Joel I will send you money once I have a positive head count. I need to atleast put new tires on the car, and the springs and shocks in.

Still working on the OCC, I'm changing the heater core and water pump right now actually. Dave (95BRMW) and I will probably do like we did last year and meet up at the McD's in Middletown, NY, then caravan up to my Aunt's in Liverpool for Friday night.

95BRMW wrote:

Still on the fence about which one to bring. Part of me wants to bring the DCM Roadie, the other side wants to bring the OCC. Decisions decisions...

You take your OCC, or I cut you...

Lynol wrote:

Still working on the OCC, I'm changing the heater core and water pump right now actually. Dave (95BRMW) and I will probably do like we did last year and meet up at the McD's in Middletown, NY, then caravan up to my Aunt's in Liverpool for Friday night.

95BRMW wrote:

Still on the fence about which one to bring. Part of me wants to bring the DCM Roadie, the other side wants to bring the OCC. Decisions decisions...

You take your OCC, or I cut you...

Park near me again so I don't feel that left out being one of the few TBI cars?

Lynol wrote:

You take your OCC, or I cut you...

yeah he's gotta represent. Needs to park right next to you so people can point out all the differences between the two years, lol.

Grimace is ready, to go, but doesn't have a driver. I was supposed to go out of the country that week, now I can't even get out of work.....boooo work.

So now were segregating the TBI cars from the fast cars?

Cadet57 wrote:

Park near me again so I don't feel that left out being one of the few TBI cars?

Mine is a TBI and proud of it. But will admit working on getting a 95 caprice wagon to lay some old traditonal ohio flames on it.

95BRMW wrote:

So now were segregating the TBI cars from the fast cars?

Well,. it's a sad reality,. but it just works better that way,. it lets the LT1 guys have a place to hang out together, away from the coveting looks of the TBI car owners,.

Nick

phantom 309 wrote:

95BRMW wrote:

So now were segregating the TBI cars from the fast cars?

Well,. it's a sad reality,. but it just works better that way,. it lets the LT1 guys have a place to hang out together, away from the coveting looks of the TBI car owners,.

Nick

QFT

I'm still trying to figure out what "QFT" means.

lakeffect wrote:

I'm still trying to figure out what "QFT" means.

Quote For Truth.

I had something else in mind for the "F"

So if TBI cars get separated from LT cars, then I guess Shammoo will be in a row all by itself.... TPI.

lakeffect wrote:

I had something else in mind for the "F"

So if TBI cars get separated from LT cars, then I guess Shammoo will be in a row all by itself.... TPI.

Just park it in the lake. It is a whale after all.

Well I finally got the steering wheel replaced with the new one that Flash Gumby gave to me in Florida. I make the car look SOOOOOOO much nicer!!

Replaced a ripped front Bonnie with another I "hoarded" recently. Repaired the welding burn hole in the rear matching seat and installed it (without any further injury!!).

Vacuumed the interior (first time in a LOOONG time) was a mess. As long as the seat was out is steam cleaned the drivers area. And hosed it down under the hood. I used Crovo's idea of a windex bath followed by a firm hose down and rinse with Ardex plastic "stuff". Looks presentable now. Will try to keep it that way for the month.

Just registered. Looking forward to it!

I'll be bringing my usual stash of Great Lakes stuff.

Hopefully some Pittsburghers can bring some Iron City beer for Nick...

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

toomanytoyz wrote:

Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

WHAA? What is it with you and motors lately...

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

Aw, man! Wait... which wagon? We'll probably let a Subaru in the park, but we might make fun of you just a little.

Edit: Sorry, I just saw your post about said Subaru. Sorry to hear, man. This makes me think I'll just stick with B-bodies for the forseable future...

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

You parked to too close to the subaru and its bad luck rubbed off on it didn't it? Bring the truck, just make sure you get a cap on it first

Nah, it happened shortly after the Drag Day at New England Dragway, and I had been beatin' the ever lovin' snot out of it the past month and a half since I put in a tranny shift program that I liked.

She did good. 180K on that motor. Last 40K were HARD miles from me.

And no drag and tranny jokes, mmmmmkay?

PS: I just sold the cap TODAY!

toomanytoyz wrote:

And no drag and tranny jokes, mmmmmkay?

Must...resist...low...hanging....fruit.

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

Seriously? If you don't go and OMalley doesn't go - I'll have to find new people to talk to.

Call them back and tell them to hit CTRL+Z on the Crovo reservation.

Bewber wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

Seriously? If you don't go and OMalley doesn't go - I'll have to find new people to talk to.

Call them back and tell them to hit CTRL+Z on the Crovo reservation.

That's ok I am nobody..................

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

Bewber wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

Seriously? If you don't go and OMalley doesn't go - I'll have to find new people to talk to.

Call them back and tell them to hit CTRL+Z on the Crovo reservation.

That's ok I am nobody..................

It's ok you can spend a couple hours telling me how your wagon isnt a hot rod. I'll just smile and nod...

Bewber wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

Seriously? If you don't go and OMalley doesn't go - I'll have to find new people to talk to.

Call them back and tell them to hit CTRL+Z on the Crovo reservation.

LOL. Ok, I will reconsider. Even if I have to slow-dime you guys...

BigBlackBeaSSt wrote:

That's ok I am nobody..................

Haha, OMGosh!

NOT NOT NOT how I intended that little guilt trip to be taken. LOTS of brothern I'm looking forward to hanging out and visiting with.

Joel it's official, check is in the mail for Wagonfest 2011!

I guess I need to officially register still. I'll have to see who plans on coming with me.

I'm afraid I'll be showing up wagon-less for 2011. Its all taken apart and needs more time and mostly more money than I'll have for it between now and then. Buying a house is making me super broke.

Crovo, sorry to hear of your misfortune. As of right now I hope to make it there, just haven't registered yet.

I just put new black moldings along the sides since it all came off during the winter. So atleast that is done. Now to put springs in and rear sway bar. then tires I hope.

Hey guys, get those registrations in! I got lakeeffect's... I know there's lots more out there because the Microtel is nearly full that weekend.

I just drove through Geneva and down to Watkins Glen today for a church event and boy that area is BEAUTIFUL. Just some of the most lovely area around. The friday and saturday cruises will be phenomenal.

registration for what? can't we just show up?

phantom 309 wrote:

registration for what? can't we just show up?

Registration pays for your lunch and for the costs of drinks and whatnots throughout the day. Nick, don't gripe, just register and enjoy the day.

Anyone going to be able to tune a PCM at the fest? I'm swapping the rear in my 1A2 from a 2.56 to a 2.92. Only problem is that car isn't going to the fest. I had to make things complicated.

If you bring the PCM and someone has the software you can plug the PCM into another car and program it.

95BRMW wrote:

Anyone going to be able to tune a PCM at the fest? I'm swapping the rear in my 1A2 from a 2.56 to a 2.92. Only problem is that car isn't going to the fest. I had to make things complicated.

I will have my laptop and cables to upload tunes to OBD1 cars.

If you want to get in on pcmforless's GP , I think he charges $50 for an email only tune.

offer applicable to all other attendees.

Jason, are the stock chips rewriteable, or do they need to be replaced?

Dave,

No chips in the LT1 cars. Just a computer to be re-programed

Jason mentioned OBD1 cars specifically.

Are not some (most?) LT1's on OBD2?

94-95 LT1s are OBDI, 96 is OBDII. Thanks guys, I'll be backing a PCM

Anyone know what specific mask the ECm's use.

I'm running $8D which is a Speed density mask for 92/93 F-body cars.

lakeffect wrote:

Anyone know what specific mask the ECm's use.

I'm running $8D which is a Speed density mask for 92/93 F-body cars.

$EE

Bill

Bewber wrote:

toomanytoyz wrote:

I was reserved at the microtel but cancelled. Not sure if i can make it. Wagon motor is toast and i dont have time to swap it. We will see...

Seriously? If you don't go and OMalley doesn't go - I'll have to find new people to talk to.

Call them back and tell them to hit CTRL+Z on the Crovo reservation.

If you guys want me to attened well have to have a few days of wagon thrashing in my back yard, I have a 91 with a bad transmission, a 93 with a bad wire harness, and a 93 donner car with a good LO5 and tranny to swap into the 91, and a wire harness to swap into the 93....

Pizza a pop?