Nov 22.. 60's American Muscle at Manhatten

[blackoutsteve]

http://www.60samcc.com/Images/ambreed_event.jpg

F-ING BE THERE! (from about 8am) :D

[67SS502]

thank the General (God) that someone has put this up, as it is a great day out with alot of American muscle!!!!!!! all melbourne american muscle should make the effort to get down.

[1968SS]

Was going to post this up today well done Steve, will be there for sure.


Cheers Mark.

[rodent]

I'll see you guys there then :) reckon they'll let me in with a '70 Nova :eek: :rolleyes:

[1968SS]

I'll see you guys there then :) reckon they'll let me in with a '70 Nova :eek: :rolleyes:

Not sure Jim you can only try ;)

[Nev68]

I'll see you guys there then :) reckon they'll let me in with a '70 Nova :eek: :rolleyes:

Was it built in '69?:D

[rodent]

Not sure Jim you can only try ;)

Want to, but don't wanna create a fuss Mark :)

Was it built in '69?:D

I'm 'gonna check that Nev :confused: and If it's a fail I'll have to take the 2 seater :(

[blackoutsteve]

Of course we'll let you in. :D It's pretty much all American Muscle and even some Harleys show up.

The club technically, is 1957-1974 to be a member.

Join up on the day if you like. It's a pretty cool club. I been in it for over 10 years now. http://www.60samcc.com/

[1968SS]

Of course we'll let you in. :D It's pretty much all American Muscle and even some Harleys show up.

The club technically, is 1957-1974 to be a member.

Join up on the day if you like. It's a pretty cool club. I been in it for over 10 years now. http://www.60samcc.com/

will have to join up.

[RAW454]

Forecast looks like will be giving the new wiper motor a work out.. :o

[blackoutsteve]

Forecast for Sunday
Cloudy. Isolated showers. Light winds.Shower or two.Min16Max24

Not too bad. Might miss us altogether.. Still, 24 is nice.

[69coupe]

Plan on going if no rain

[Trans am Oz]

yep same.. plan to go - in the T/A or the Chev.. or both - but depends on what the rain will be like on the day.

[1968SS]

yep same.. plan to go - in the T/A or the Chev.. or both - but depends on what the rain will be like on the day.

wish I could drive two cars at once:p

[1968SS]

Plan on going if no rain

Don't be soft Pete, just drive on down.

[blackoutsteve]

Yeah, what the hell has you car got wipers for?:p

[OldsmobilesDownUnder.com]

LOL

Actually the Cutlass looks like it has been resprayed when it's wet ... maybe no-one will notice :eek:

[69coupe]

Don't be soft Pete, just drive on down.

LOL , yeah I will be there. Even if I have to clean underneath the car after it rains.
8.00am sounds a bit early to wake up the locals but :(

[1968SS]

LOL , yeah I will be there. Even if I have to clean underneath the car after it rains.
8.00am sounds a bit early to wake up the locals but :(

I'm ok just have to pick up car from storage so no locals to wake up.
oop's forgot I have to drive the GTS to the storage yard and it's as loud as the camaro,they sould be used to it by know, the dailys not much quieter.

[rodent]

LOL , yeah I will be there. Even if I have to clean underneath the car after it rains.

I just finished giving the car a quick clean(real quick :) )...........does the car have an "underneath" :confused: :p :D this guy's to fat for that caper :o

Should be there if it's not pissing down hard when I leave here, my wipers have an "on" and an "off".........."off" currently works and works well and has never let me down, but the"on"..........not so good :rolleyes:

Can't see me being there before 10:am though :(

[blackoutsteve]

Get some Rain X Jim.. Hope to see you there, although I probably won't be there the whole time.
I got stuff to do!;)

[rodent]

Get some Rain X Jim.. Hope to see you there, although I probably won't be there the whole time.
I got stuff to do!;)

I've got some of that snot, never applied it though. I heard that it's a prick to get off :confused:

[454 NUTTR]

is it a big show like how many car are going to be there ? might make the trip as well

[blackoutsteve]

is it a big show like how many car are going to be there ? might make the trip as well

Weather always plays a part in the turn out.. I think we've had a little over 200 cars.. -Pretty good for a hotel car park.

[Nev68]

I've got some of that snot, never applied it though. I heard that it's a prick to get off :confused:

I've used it.
It's OK, basically makes the rain sort of "slip off" the windscreen but I wouldn't say it was a wiper replacement, just a bit of assistance to keep the windscreen a little more clear.
Not sure about the "hard to get off"???

[blackoutsteve]

Why would you want to get the stuff off??
Jim, try the stuff. Once you use it and see how good it works, you'll be hoping for it to rain..:p

[69coupe]

Spent Saturday polishing the car and general clean up. Wake up this morning and its pissing rain. Still going but will be cursing you Steve

[blackoutsteve]

Cursing me? Curse your damn god! He's the one responsible..:p

[rodent]

Pissing rain here :( wet road+HP=carnage :(
Not sure it's going to be happening for me unless I take the DD :(

[rodent]

Is it raining on your side of town Steve?

[68ls1]

Raining right now but looking at radar should stop in about 30 mins. Doesn't look to be too much after that for a while.

[blackoutsteve]

Guys, the rain has f-ed us, so we pretty much cancelled the show.:mad:
Normally at this time 9:45am (I just got back), we would be choc-a-block with cars..
Not the case unfortunately.. A few of our own club cars showed and a few others have made the effort too (Nice meeting you Peter aka 69Coupe :D ), but a fraction on what could be called a show.

Bummer because we generally raise a few bucks with this show too.

Thank you weather. :rolleyes:

[rodent]

That's a shame :( but what do you do.
I just had a look at the national radar and I reckon it will clear up in an hour or 2 :rolleyes:

So it's definately over?

[RAW454]

Bummer :( Good call though Steve. Some real bad news storms coming that way within the next hour.
Kudos to those who made the effort though! Cyaz at the next show.. plenty coming up:)

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[67SS502]

bummer guys, i was really looking forward to this!!!! 60's American muscle car club have said it is postponed until maybe Sunday 29th NOvember, next weekend. Hope it goes ahead with a pleasent sunny day.

[69coupe]

Bummer cancelled. Nice to meet some forum members. New experince driving in the wet. Had to use 3rd gear from a dead stop on a hill once

[67SS502]

it is that time off year again!!!!!

This sunday 21st November 2010 at The manhattan on heatherdale rd and guess what the weather is going to be good!!!!!!!

So who is going?

www.60samcc.com/am_breed2010.pdf

[Trans am Oz]

Look out for a yacht and a bunch of screaming chickens to turn up:D

[jaywildone57]

Looking good, how about we meet up beforehand for a Usmuscle cruise in?

[L88racer]

I am getting a brake problem and suspension on the elcamino fixed this week, all going well i want get there on Sunday. USmuscle cruise in is good for me.

[blackoutsteve]

Thanks Ben, this link/image might be a little easier than that 3.77MB pdf.
http://www.60samcc.com/Images/ambreed_event.jpg

[69coupe]

I will be there if the weather does the right thing> Hope to see some of you blokes

[RAW454]

Dammit - I swore would have car ready to go by this time of year... Still only half an interior...

[zed28427]

Can't make it before 12 but if it doesn't rain i'll get there...

[skywalker]

i will be there early, pedaling some model cars, can't wait always a good show

[67SS502]

i am down for a usmuscle cruise in anyone else?.........

[69coupe]

Ben,
Where you thinking of going ? Leave from the show or end up there ?

[67SS502]

meeting at a spot nearby and then going in together.

[zed28427]

What time are you talking Ben????????

[rodent]

meeting at a spot nearby and then going in together.

Do tell?

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[69coupe]

meeting at a spot nearby and then going in together.

Nominate a time and place :)

[rodent]

Is it raining over in the east?

[69coupe]

Is it raining over in the east?

Sunny sky at the moment :)

[blackoutsteve]

Forecast for the rest of Sunday:
A shower or two clearing during the morning. A mainly sunny afternoon to follow. Winds southerly averaging up to 30 km/h.
24C

Nothing at all on the radar. Get your arse down there! :)

[chevL]

Ill be going see you guys there.

[skywalker]

Well what a turn out, wet this morning fining up to hot day, hope no one got sun burnt, informed by the guys running the event around 450 cars, alot of top end Cars & Rods, nice to catch up with the local guys, day went so quick, car park was empty by 2 ish, sorry no pics, was working, there should be pics on the www.60samcc.com soon, should be bigger & better next year, be there before 10 ish to get good parking.

[L88racer]

Hi Guys
What a great show, plenty of USMUSCLE cars at the show, great to meet a few guys from the forum, Steve, Deano, Jim, Peter, Luke and others, sorry if i forgot your names. There was some very rare cars displayed in fine weather and probably the most cars i've seen at this show.
I am going to post a heap of pics so bear with me it will take some time.
Deano had a good idea for Flemington in the new year to try and get a USMUSCLE reserved site for display.
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[chevL]

It was a great turn up of cars had a great time. Good pictures

[Russ]

Nice flicks mate!

Loving that Duster & the 442 Olds'

[L88racer]

Yer Russ, spoke to the owner that 442 was a beautiful original numbers match car.

[zed28427]

The elcamino looks fantastic Rowan..Came past a couple of times to say hello but no one around. Looks like you were to busy taking photos...nice pics...

[L88racer]

Sorry i missed you Dease, but i did not miss seeing and particularly hearing your car leave today it sounds tuff!

[IGALOP]

What about that Little Alfa with the 454 cuber in it? Twin Gas research set up and neat as a pin too. A bit of a sleeper !

[69coupe]

Got a usmuscle sticker put in the car at the show. Deano ????
Missed you Mate, good look at the interior and is coming along. Dont like the toy tacho much. Lose it and get something with a bit of class and set it at 7000 not 4500 !

[Trans am Oz]

Yeah great day, thanks for the stickers Deano, hope the furniture hunting went well:)

How many Camaros were there!!! nearly as many as mustangs.. ( but not quite) ;)
Great cars, quality - Here is a link to the our photo bucket album.

http://s703.photobucket.com/albums/ww40/kazmal/Manhattan%20All%20American%20Car%20Show%202010/

but dont forget you can go to the 60s american muscle site and check out their photos too.

[blackoutsteve]

http://www.60samcc.com/Manhattan10/index.htm
Loads of pics here too..

[RAW454]

Got a usmuscle sticker put in the car at the show. Deano ????
Missed you Mate, good look at the interior and is coming along. Dont like the toy tacho much. Lose it and get something with a bit of class and set it at 7000 not 4500 !Haha.. Yeah, Dease kindly printed up a bunch of stickers so I dropped a couple on familiar looking dashboards :p (Will update stickjer thread separately. Oh, & have have 3 other tacho's in the shed that I'm deciding between - But that VDO one was always going ;)

Brilliant turnout, weather & atmosphere. Plus great putting some USM faces to names. Only got a few pix, but Rowan's got us sorted, eh! Nice one mate.

[blackoutsteve]

Here's a few pics that I took, and then forgot I took, and then finally remembered I took them, and then got my lazy arse around to uploading them.
Here they are. :D

I see this 69 RS a lot. I love it. Who's is it? Anyone here?
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2551/10002sml.jpg

Bloody hell.. They let anyone in! :p Ben & Pete in front of Ben's 67 5-0.
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7691/10005sml.jpg

Nice T/A.. I like a nice T/A. (Numbers checked out.)
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/9090/10006sml.jpg

Roger's LS powered 68 'Vert.
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/6735/10008sml.jpg

Unusual, yet unexpectedly good looking color combo.
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1033/10009sml.jpg

I think this 67 is in Mountain Green.. I like it. :)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/215/10021sml.jpg

I like 'em, even if this one has 2 doors too many.
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/5756/10022sml.jpg

This Impala is delicious.
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/5786/10023sml.jpg

Can't beat OE for a great looking bay.
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/245/10024sml.jpg

Sweet, clean & neat.
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3513/10025sml.jpg

One of the best looking Fords.
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/6642/10027sml.jpg

John's Plymouth Belvedere.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7581/10028sml.jpg

Jim's yummy Nova.
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/7833/10029sml.jpg

This is the Alfa some were speaking of..
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8787/10032sml.jpg

..with a shoe-horned 454.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/388/10031sml.jpg

[RAW454]

Oh, me next... Only got a few pix & most already covered by you guys, but a small additional sampler;

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[L88racer]

I am a chev guy but i luved that plumb crazy challenger with auto drags. I've seen it at 2 car shows in the last 12 months and would luv to own it.

[blackoutsteve]

The Four Stooges! :D
Disco, Roger, Steve & Tim. (67SS502. 68LS1, BlackoutSteve & TimSS)

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2817/manhattanm.jpg