Import & Kit Car Nationals - Carlisle, PA - 16 May 15

[Sean240Z]

http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-import-kit-nationals/default.aspx

 

I've been the last two years and I'm planning to make the drive up to Carlisle, PA on Saturday for the show. Anyone else planning to attend?

 

Sean

[Captain Obvious]

Well shoot... This has snuck up on me. Isn't there usually some chatter about the show weeks before it happens? I don't remember seeing any chatter this year. (Not saying it didn't happen... Just saying I don't remember it!)

 

I usually go, but I'm not sure I'm prepared. I guess I'll try?

[Twalrich]

I understand Dave Patten from FUTOFAB is going to have a booth there with all his wares.  Be on the lookout.  Finally, some Datsun parts to be found at this show!

[Sean240Z]

Yeah, I've been very busy the last few weeks and just realized the show is this coming weekend. Hopefully I'll see you there Bruce. This will be my last tript o Carlisle as I'll be returing to Canada at the end of June.

[Captain Obvious]

Well I'm not usually good at spontaneous plans, but I'll try. On the good side, my car is together and running. Up until recently it was torn down a little for some electrical work, but I put the finishing touches on the project(s) a few days ago.

 

Did "my version" of:

1) the headlight relay upgrade.

2) installing an internally regulated alternator.

3) adding a starter relay to take the solenoid current stress off the ignition switch.

 

I say "my version" because like most other things I do, it differs somewhat from the typical approach. I just can't leave well enough alone. Anyway, those electrical projects are done and they work great. I'll try to make it.

 

One thing I really hate is standing in the long line of "the unwashed" of people who didn't pre-register...

[Captain Obvious]

Twalrich, I don't know what kind of parts you're looking for, but there has been a strong presence of Z-car parts at the show for a long time in the form of our own cbuczesk (Chuck . He's had a vendor tent of Datsun parts.

 

I don't think he's got body kits or new fiberglass, but he's got lots of stuff!

[Twalrich]

Excellent, thanks, Yes I have bought items from Chuck before.

[Captain Obvious]

Well I'm registered. DId it over the phone with a credit card. So at least I get to stand in the SHORTER of the lines when I get there. Still a line, but usually better than the one for the people who register the day of the show.

 

So hopefully all of us ClassicZ club members get a chance to meet up and chat.

 

And the smiley face above? It comes from the fact that the forum software interprets a letter "B" followed by a close parenthesis ")" as the keyword for a smiley. I didn't intend to put a smiley there, the software did that for me.

 

Kinda like when you try to do an ordered list:
a)

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[Sean240Z]

I just registered too, the website kept crashing so I also had to call in. I'll be driving in from McLean, VA on Saturday morning so I should arrive around 0900hrs.Looking fwd to catching up.

[Dave Patten]

FutoFab will have spaces at Carlisle near the end of Aisle B. While most of our stuff is 510 related (steel reproduction fenders, valances, rockers, aftermarket sway bars, aluminum LCA's & TC Rods )

 

We will have our Z car adjustable aluminum LCA's & TC rods. Chrome F&R 240Z bumpers, amber directional (JDM style) 240Z tail lights with us.

[Captain Obvious]

Looking fwd to catching up.

I'm looking forward to catching up too! Not sure what time I'll get there as I've always had good intentions of getting there early, but I never seem to get it to actually happen. I'll be there as soon as I can. 

 

Saw your other thread about the suspension work you just completed. I'd love to take your car out for a spin!

 

[Sean240Z]

If time permits, maybe we could go for a drive after the show?