OK Vette Fans - Here's the official BBQ invite:

Steaks, burgers and dogs, beer and soda is on me! Please bring a salad or desert or whatever you like!

Address is 35 Marc Dr, Howell, NJ 07731. Very easy to get to. Off of Rt 9 south, just past the I195 intersection. Yahoo or Google directions work well here.

Festivities start at 1 PM til???

Bring your appetite and your all American 2 seater!!!

Luke (aka Paul)

(5/16: Adam added clickable link to map his address to make it easy to get driving directions!)

I'll be there!

Who else is coming!?

-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry 
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry

My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

I plan right now to be there.

Is this a "bring spouse along" event, or a "Stag"?? 

I'll bring some Potato Salad, and some dessert and some brewski from a local micro-B, Cricket Hill in Fairfield.

I would volunteer to bring some smoked ribs or brisket, but I doubt it would travel well, and I would not want to insult Luke / Paul.

Hoping the weather cooperates.

BB NJ Ken

1972 T Top 454; "Boomer" Latest "upgrades": 1 1/8" front Stabilizer bar. Rebuilt SS calipers with O-ring pistons. Under car Chambered exhaust. Fiberglass rear spring (360lbs/in). Bilstein Rear Shocks. 3/4" Rear Stabilizer Bar. Tow hitch. Performer manifold with 600 cfm Holley. Comp Cam 262 .499 lift. L-88 Hood in process

Sounds awesome Ken. Spouses are welcome!! Designated drivers may be needed so the fiberglass doesn't get hurt just in case anyone gets a bit tipsy!!!

Anyway, come on down. My father in law is a butcher in NYC so I just may accomodate the crew on some BBQ'd ribs as well!!

And if it's hot enough, the pool might just have to open early!!!

Regards

Paul

Hey Paul.

Sounds good to me. I will be there. my car will be out of the bodyshop next week hopefully if not then the week after. either way it will be a good day to meet everyone in NJ.  I will try to bring something ( not sure what just yet).  I will talk to you guys later.  Try to keep this forum updated so no one forgets or backs otu when people stop talking.  I am always around for soem event. for those of you in NJ want to meet up earlier. on april 30th on rt. 1 Northbound there is a car show at Devry Institute of technology from 9am-2pm.  it is no judging (just in case your c3 isn't up to par).  all money goes to donations, it is a non profit event. fun, i have been going for 7 years now.

Anyhow. i don't mean to steal the flame or glory from the BBQ idea. i am still down for that. just thought of something in NJ where we all could go to.  about 30 vettes misc. years show up and everyone has fun.

well enough from me.  talk to you all later.

Jeremy H.

Here's an update for the NJ Get Together - so far, these are the members that will be joining us or have expressed interest but are unsure:

Adam, Windrider1200, Iron82, Movie Collector, Warbird, Problemenko, JacksL71, Tonyb47, Stevep316, 1972BB, Ten15, Twocorvettes, tricer

Less than a month to go! Looking forward to seeing everyone!! And obviously, the rare iron as well! Figuring out some activities for the event as well! More to come - I'll send out some additional news as we get closer to the day. Pray for sun!!!

Paul

I've had the date circled and blocked for weeks  wouldn't want to make a mistake and either forget, or make other plans and not show up. Maybe some of us northern members who plan to go could meet and caravan down together.

I'm in between Livingston, Caldwell, Fairfield, and West Orange.  

-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry 
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry

My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

I'll bring some beer and soda from the store near you.   I don't want to bring a long any food with me on the trek to your place.                (3 hour drive)  

Unless you want spoiled food.....    

Iron82 - Just happy to have ya join us! Don't worry about the drinks - gotcha covered

Paul I'm coming but will have to leave early,as I'm working that evening  unless I can work a swap out with another worker, have you

heard from stevep316,and jacksl71 they expressed interests in driving

down together,they live close by, if they still want to meet,we can meet on route 17 and travel down the garden state hwy.

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Hey Tony!! Thanks fro confirming.  I'm trying to get an idea how many are actually coming as I want to make sure we have plenty o' grub and drink!! So far here's who we know of that have confirmed:

Adam, tonyb47, stevep316, jacksl71, Iron82, warbird, windrider1200, MovieCollector and me of course!!!

Here are some folks that expressed interest in the prior threads but have not RSVP'd as of this thread:

1972BB, Ten15, Twocorvettes, tricer, Problemenko - You are all still more than welcome to attend!!!

Paul

Count me in.

I may not be able to bring the C3 as I am swapping out the tranny (upgrading to a 700R4). All depends on how quickly I can get a new driveshaft. I promise I will park on the next block over.  

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I'll be having lady friend with me.    Hope she has another lady to speak too.      This way she is out of my hair!!!    

2 weeks left.   

The food is ordered!! You aint had a burger till you've had a bronto burger!!! Skirt steaks and all the dogs you can eat!!! Please try to bring a "side". Slaw, roni, tater, green salad, etc.

BE PREPARED TO PLAY C3 TRIVIA!!! And pin the blown motor on the pony car!!!

See you on May 20th. 1 PM  - details at the top of the thread.

Just keeping this thread alive until the BBQ!

A little over a week to go!!!!

hey stevep316 and jacksl71 do you still want to drive down together

we can meet on route 17 and take the garden state down,let me

know. if so email me at tonyb47@msn.com we'll set something up

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I will have a Silver Convertible C-5 lady trail me when we show up.   She is in favor and now my lady will have another lady to disappear with....         She is on the CF with name of cruzinjj, besides her license plate is that too. 

I will PM tricer and hopefully they will be joining us for the BBQ and the caravan from Baltimore area. 

see you all in a week! Really looking forward to this event!!

By the way, we will need a couple of volunteers to bring some mops to keep after the drool from all the neighbors!!!

Paul

see you all in a week! Really looking forward to this event!!

By the way, we will need a couple of volunteers to bring some mops to keep after the drool from all the neighbors!!!

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That's why I am bringing my lady friend with me to help with the drool...... 

     Just remembered it's Armed Forces Day on our BBQ.      

Is it Saturday yet???? 

       

I already have that covered. You will hear some patriotic music and I will be flying old glory with some of my unit flags in tow...

Never forget

Paul, I know it's late but I would like to join you guys on Sat. Not positive if I can bring the Vette but would come anyway. I'll be coming from the I80/206 area. Don't know why but I did not see this post before now.

Dave

 

Lifetime Member #116
Dave's '82

   

-Adam Wartell
NCM Lifetime Member #1222
Founder: C3 Vette Registry 
C4 Vette Registry, C6 Vette Registry

My first Vette, now owned by JB79:

[QUOTE=Adam]75.8 mi (about 1 hour 43 mins) drive for me.  I should be there around 2:30 or 3pm. 

Want me to bring any C3VR mugs, keychains, lapel pins, window stickers or shirts? [/QUOTE]

We'll be should be there around 1 to 2pm.   Can stay until 7pm.   Have to work the next day... 

Adam,  I need 2 of window stickers and pins.  

Dave - more than welcome!

Adam, bring a boat load - I'm defiitely taking a mug and some other goodies!!

All, regardless of the time you show, the BBQ will be hot and the beer will be cold!!!!

Paul

OK...So far so good, I suppose.  I got new rubber put on the vette, and ordered a front end alignment, only to be told, (& showed) the upper control arm bushings are bad on pass side.

While that in its self not going to stop me, I really haven't had any time to put some miles on the car since it got back moving & stopping, and it appears the trip to Howell is around 80 miles each way from Rockaway.  I plan to get it out on Rt 80 and put some miles on it Friday afternoon, & see what happens. I leaning on bringing the vette, and my AAA card.   Worst case, My wife & I hop on the bike and cruise on down.  See ya around 1-2pm 

Cheers

BB NJ Ken

1972 T Top 454; "Boomer" Latest "upgrades": 1 1/8" front Stabilizer bar. Rebuilt SS calipers with O-ring pistons. Under car Chambered exhaust. Fiberglass rear spring (360lbs/in). Bilstein Rear Shocks. 3/4" Rear Stabilizer Bar. Tow hitch. Performer manifold with 600 cfm Holley. Comp Cam 262 .499 lift. L-88 Hood in process

I will be there around 1pm-130pm i imagine.  about a 45min to 1 hr ride but not bad, looks like 30% chance of thunder showers sat. still looking forward to it though.

Jeremy

Oh by the way how many people are going so far?  what about parking for our sharks?  safe to leave our vettes around your neighborhood?

I have a veeery long sweeping sidewalk in front of my house. My regular jalopies will be hidden in a neighbor's driveway. We can definitely fit 4 in the driveway and 10-12 cars easily curbside directly in front of the house - it's a quiet street in a nice neighborhood - I make the most noise there with the Vette!!!

See you Saturday!

Paul

Hey paul.

Question: are you doing this rain or shine? 

Jeremy

Is Saturday here yet....  Or do I need to use the remote control to fast forword to this gathering???       

The weather shows Sunny with a high of 73 degress.    

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Paul, Looking at the directions I got from Google, It seems to me that I'd be better off staying on GSP & getting off @ I-195 to 9 South. Otherwise I'll be on Rt 9  which is 2 lanes and a lot of lights.

Anyone coming from North Jersey: If you're coming down the NJTP and it crosses into the GSP I suggest you consider taking the GSP from that point south. Compare whatever directions you used with Google, if it doesn't take you to exit #38 off the GSP you may be going a longer route. I changed my starting point to start at Tinton Falls NJ, which is considerably south of my home (but very near the GSP) and it will make my ride easier.   

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Sorry guys - just got in from work (I actually had to run down to Miami)

GSP to 138/195 west to 9 south is the easiest.

Once you get on 9 south, bear right at the Friendship road exit (turn right - do not go straight and cross over to the northbound side of 9 - I am on the southbound side)

Stay on Friendship road for about 1 mile.

Marc Dr will be on the left. #35 (house with the Vette outside)

See y'all tomorrow now.....hear?

[QUOTE=Rogue Wave]
GSP, mile marker 123 Cheesequake Service Plaza (near the gas station at the south end of the plaza)...

Anybody interested in meeting around 12:30 and heading down to Pauls?
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That would be a great idea except that I'm working until 12, won't get to Paul's until around 2

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GSP, mile marker 123 Cheesequake Service Plaza (near the gas station at the south end of the plaza)...

Anybody interested in meeting around 12:30 and heading down to Pauls?
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Roger,  Have know idea when we will get to the station.  We plan on leaving house around 10:30am soon and get to Paul's between 1 to 2pm.  If you want to wait for us cool.