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2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (1/15)
9/4/12 9:44pm

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For general discussion of the 2013 Gathering. There will be specific topics for activities/events/lodging/etc coming in the near future.

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (2/15)
9/5/12 3:17am

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I'm glad that we're going to Colorado Springs. If it was anything farther west we would most likely not be going.

Colorado Springs is just beautiful, we were there back in '82 and loved it. I hope a member from the area steps up to help with the plans. Really looking forward to this one Hug

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (3/15)
9/5/12 5:08am

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Pike's Peak! Garden of the Gods! Lots of scenic drives! Plenty of museums and local flavor!

Lovin' this destination!!

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (4/15)
9/5/12 4:16pm

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Cool

What about a FALL time of the year? Weather is better, trees would be ablaze with color, tourist season would be over. YES, I understand the SCHOOL year people would not be happy, Lorie and Elaine. At least it's a thought.

On the way back EAST with the Gatherings, what about a program sponsored by or in conjunction with MUSEUM in Kentucky? 2014!

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (5/15)
9/5/12 6:11pm

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I would recommend coming out in July, it gets warm (90 - 95 degrees) but we can stay up in the mountains and keep cool (mid 80's). There are lots of drives, through Cripple Creek, to Leadville down to Canon City, up to Fairplay. Good drives all. Also go through the Garden of the Gods, to the US Air Force Academy and down to the Corvette Center South of the Springs.

I would also suggest staying in Woodland Park, it is 25 miles west of Colorado Springs and is at 8500 feet and has nice cool evenings.

If it is alright with everyone, my wife (Terry) and myself (Bob) will try to take point on this one since we are here in Woodland Park and can track the events down.

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (6/15)
9/6/12 5:00am

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BT_Jett said:

If it is alright with everyone, my wife (Terry) and myself (Bob) will try to take point on this one since we are here in Woodland Park and can track the events down.

Bob J

Bob, that would be greatly appreciated! Always best to have someone local setting things up. If there's anything I can do to help, please let me know. I had reached out to the CVB there and it sounds like we're not the first "car club" to choose that locale for a gathering.

I think we made the right choice!

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (7/15)
9/6/12 9:15am

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BT_Jett said: I would recommend coming out in July, it gets warm (90 - 95 degrees) but we can stay up in the mountains and keep cool (mid 80's). There are lots of drives, through Cripple Creek, to Leadville down to Canon City, up to Fairplay. Good drives all. Also go through the Garden of the Gods, to the US Air Force Academy and down to the Corvette Center South of the Springs.

I would also suggest staying in Woodland Park, it is 25 miles west of Colorado Springs and is at 8500 feet and has nice cool evenings.

If it is alright with everyone, my wife (Terry) and myself (Bob) will try to take point on this one since we are here in Woodland Park and can track the events down.

Bob J

8500 feet, wow, I hope our cars will run OK up that high.

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (8/15)
9/6/12 1:13pm

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Back when all cars were carburated, I lived in Salt lake City, and it was common for the 'flat-landers' (like I was) to have to change out the carburator jets to pull in more air. But for a visit you would probably be ok.

Perhaps Dr. Adams can add to this, but I do think that ethanol has a lower boiling point and with the heat that a C3 creates in the engine compartment, there may be a slight possibility of a vapor lock. That happened to me when I used to pull a travel trailer with a '69 Buick LeSabre and then later with the only Ford I ever owned...a 1 ton conversion van with a 460, Edelbrock performer intake and dual exhausts. I had to have an electric fuel pump installed, with the line running straight to the carb, bypassing the mechanical fuel pump attached to the block.

Dr. Joel...am I full of buffalo beans on this?

I wished I could come because it truly is a beautiful area of the country.

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (9/15)
9/6/12 3:31pm

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Looks like we have a "planner" for the event !!!! Thanks Bob !

Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (10/15)
9/17/12 3:10pm

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have phun !

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (11/15)
9/12/12 10:55pm

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ceastham1 said: when is the when vote ?!?! 2013 is filling up fast for some of us.

What vote? There are no more votes.

I'm working on the details with some members in the area.

Right now, it's looking like it will be end July/early August.

More soon....

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (12/15)
9/17/12 3:09pm

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most unfortunate regarding the dates - you guys have a good tyme !

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (13/15)
9/13/12 4:22pm

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If memory serves there wasn't going to be a vote on when. The when was going to be determined by the where and the best time of the year to be there based on input from local members or folks who have been there at various times of the year. (My head hurts after that sentence...!!! Wacko

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I do know that back in 2007 the CAC had their annual gathering in Colorado Springs. I was hoping to make a side trip down there on our way back from the Carson City gathering - didn't make it.

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (14/15)
9/17/12 6:47pm

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When did CAC go to CO? Know anyone who went? Would they say that was a good time to go, or would they choose a different time if they went again?

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Re: 2013 C3VR Gathering Discussion (15/15)
9/17/12 6:52pm

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manget1 said: When did CAC go to CO? Know anyone who went? Would they say that was a good time to go, or would they choose a different time if they went again?

Marshall,

Three C3VR members that live in the area helped me pick a date. See: Dates for the 2013 C3VR Member Gathering

(edit: LIVE in the area, not LIVED)

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