Twice as nice twice as fun

[1989ZR1#74]

I hope the weather has not put a damper on the Gathering, I will have a suprise in store when you all get there. Just confirmed it today... I think I will wait a day or so to tell everyone. Anyone know how the I40 situation is in Nashville? I am going to be rolling through Ark and Tenn on Tuesday.

I just read they closed the Opryland hotel due to a levee breach. It flooded the bottom floor. I stayed there in 2003 for the 50th party. Stay tuned....

[Hammer]

I'm subscribed to this one. Can't wait to see the car and hear all about the "old" ones on Saturday.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Can't wait to see the surprise!!!!

[1989ZR1#74]

I have been tracking the weather and setting aside parts and stuff to bring to BG. I am going to throw in a few extra parts I have in case someone wants them (for the right $$ anyway) I am bringing a nice set of 1990 wheels with sensors and a complete extra 1989 ZR-1. I figure there might be a need for extra parts for #004 so one of everything may come in handy.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Did I read that right? An extra 1989 ZR1????? bringing both cars????? Is that the surprise????

[1989ZR1#74]

Did I read that right? An extra 1989 ZR1????? bringing both cars????? Is that the surprise????


SPY PHOTOS TAKEN BY JIM DUNNE EARLIER TODAY:

http://www.syreal.com/spyphotobw1.JPG

http://www.syreal.com/spyphotobw2.jpg

[DMark]

.... Anyone know how the I40 situation is in Nashville? ....
I-40 West into Nashville and I-65 North to BG are clear. :thumbsup:

[1989ZR1#74]

I-40 West into Nashville and I-65 North to BG are clear. :thumbsup:
Thanks....

Well as some of you have guessed, yes I am bringing both 89s to The Gathering. David put me in touch with Randy from Desert Automotive. Randy owns the LT5 powered Camaro. Randy has some space in the hauler he hired to take the Camaro to the Gathering. Enough to fit #074! So I have had to add a little to my work load and get #074 show ready again. It leaves Sunday night. We will be putting them in the Museum on Wednesday afternoon. Then off to the Beer Garden at the Holiday Inn for a little R&R...

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Have a safe trip, Eric. See you Thursday at the BBQ.

Brett

[1989ZR1#74]

Have a safe trip, Eric. See you Thursday at the BBQ.

Brett

Thanks Brett, I will see you then. I will be departing Early Monday morning. I hope to arrive at BG on Tuesday afternoon.

[A1990]

Eric, I spoke with David this morning and he gave me your name, as well as Bob's from the museum to contact on Wednesday about putting my car in the museum on display.

Do you have an idea of when you might be there Wednesday? We are coming in on Tuesday also, but I will have some prep work to do Wednesday morning.

Dennis

[1989ZR1#74]

Eric, I spoke with David this morning and he gave me your name, as well as Bob's from the museum to contact on Wednesday about putting my car in the museum on display.

Do you have an idea of when you might be there Wednesday? We are coming in on Tuesday also, but I will have some prep work to do Wednesday morning.

Dennis

Dennis, Last year we put them in at closing on Wednesday. Will be there around 5:00PM. send me an email ejackson <at> cablemo <dot> com and I will send you my cell phone for coordination.

[A1990]

email sent. David mentioned he would be at the museum at 3:00 on Wednesday.

[1989ZR1#74]

email sent. David mentioned he would be at the museum at 3:00 on Wednesday.

I will be there earlier as well, but they won't move the cars in until close to 5:00PM

[1989ZR1#74]

Getting them ready:

http://www.syreal.com/showprep1.JPG

http://www.syreal.com/showprep2.JPG

http://www.syreal.com/showprep3.JPG

[1989ZR1#74]

1,695 miles later I am here! Made it to the Holiday Inn yesterday. Had some fun in OK waiting out the Tornados. I was about 1 hour behind that storm. I followed it all the way across the state. Today I am going over to the NCM to put the car in. #074 and the LT5 Camaro will be showing up around 4PM.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Glad you made it safe, Eric. See you Thursday afternoon.:wave:

[phrogs]

Made it only seen 2 ZR-1s so I guess its off to the Holliday inn

[bdw18_123]

Wish I could be there, but it just didn't work out. :( Hope you guys take lots of pics/videos and post 'em up here once you get back! :thumbsup:

[1989ZR1#74]

http://www.syreal.com/unloading.JPG

http://www.syreal.com/unloadingcamaro.JPG

http://www.syreal.com/004goingin.JPG

[1989ZR1#74]

http://www.syreal.com/z28goinin.JPG

http://www.syreal.com/in74.jpg

http://www.syreal.com/in1.jpg

[bdw18_123]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[wdo-mkr]

Great looking pre production units. I really enjoyed seeing them yesterday and again this morning.

[C1ANDZR1]

Very cool. Love the NCM!

[1989ZR1#74]

Made it home last night. Tired as a mofo. Wow what a great time. HAd a blast seeing old friends and meeting new. can't wait to do it all over again.

[Blue Flame Restorations]

Loved seeing your cars, Eric. Thanks for bringing them. Glad you made it back safe and sound. :thumbsup:

[DMark]

Eric,

Thanks for bringing your cars to the Gathering. I enjoyed your presentation on Saturday very much. :thumbsup:

Thanks,

[BlackWidow#2]

Eric,
Thanks again for bringing the cars and sharing all your information.
George C.

[1989ZR1#74]

Thanks.. A little intimidating starting a presentation about 1989's when Dave McLellan etal are sitting right in front of me! Aparently my stuff was fairly acurate. Can't wait to chase more info down. Brett, I owe you a dvd of some info that I forgot to give you.. Eric

[RICKYRJ1]

Thanks for the drink at the HI bar :mrgreen:, next one is on me, Great job with the your cars. :cheers:
Rick

[1989ZR1#74]

Thanks for the drink at the HI bar :mrgreen:, next one is on me, Great job with the your cars. :cheers:
Rick

Not a problem! Had a blast. Bench racing at the HI bar was a must.

[Meanmyz]

Thanks.. A little intimidating starting a presentation about 1989's when Dave McLellan etal are sitting right in front of me! Aparently my stuff was fairly acurate. Can't wait to chase more info down.


...McLellan, Jingles, Heinricy...all guys that got to drive these preproduction cars and were THERE. You were in the HOT seat boy! Some lesser guys would probably have turned around and started sucking their thumb! j/k

Good job Eric.

I had to leave after your presentation so I didn't get to see Tyler talk, if he did. Keith did a great job too. It was fun hearing an English "chap" talk, which added a little authenticity as far as it must have been in dealing with the Lotus boys.

[1989ZR1#74]

...McLellan, Jingles, Heinricy...all guys that got to drive these preproduction cars and were THERE. You were in the HOT seat boy! Some lesser guys would probably have turned around and started sucking their thumb! j/k

Good job Eric.

I had to leave after your presentation so I didn't get to see Tyler talk, if he did. Keith did a great job too. It was fun hearing an English "chap" talk, which added a little authenticity as far as it must have been in dealing with the Lotus boys.

Thanks, sadly we ran out of time for Tyler. The schedule was for 3:30 to 4:30. The autograph session from the session that ended @ 3:00 pushed to 3:45. We were told to get it going or cancel since we were starting to push into the dinner. So Keith had about 30min and I had about 30min. Keith ran over a bit so I tried to fit mine into 15min With Dave McLellan right in front of me. Next year we will put somthing together for those pesky fake 1988 ZR-1s. and grab enough time to get them all in. We have some real neat stuff on the 88s. They were the heavy lifters in the development.