Buicks@Bates 2018 - Official Kickoff Thread

[Omen340]

I will be there!
Are the SoCal guy's meeting at Home Depot in Lake Forest?

 

[marleyskater420]

I'll be at Bates, mind helping me load it into my Acura TL trunk? (I'm so ashamed....)

Sure thing. It's wrapped up by itself so the pallet doesn't need to go with it. should be totally fine to load into your trunk.

 

[dank GN]

I’m finishing up on some wiring . I’m taking a bunch of wires out that I’m not using anymore . I’m thinking about bringing acouple sets of irons to possibly sell or raffle off . Also I’m considering bringing my generator and table and possibly porting a set there s long as I don’t have to many cold ones lol . Anyway this years Bates is going to be one for the record books and can’t wait to see everyone and everyone’s rides .

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Keep in mind that Bates charges us for every "vendor" who is selling stuff there.
Vendors are by invitation only. However, if you happen to forget a few car parts in your trunk and leave that trunk open.

 

[marleyskater420]

Keep in mind that Bates charges us for every "vendor" who is selling stuff there.
Vendors are by invitation only. However, if you happen to forget a few car parts in your trunk and leave that trunk open.

Chris is with us. Does that make it easier for him to bring stuff?

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

Chris is with us. Does that make it easier for him to bring stuff?

Chris knows the deal. Keep it low and it's cool. I'm not too worried about someone who has a couple used TB parts they want to unload. What we don't want is unwanted vendors crashing the party, trying to sell stuff.

Part of what Bates charges us for, is how many vendors we have selling stuff. They do check.
We absorb this cost to the invited vendors who support and make this a better show.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or PM me.

 

[SPOOLFOOL2]

On a side note: My guys at Spoolfool Productions will be bringing nice and a few blem or slightly damaged bumper fillers to sell for cheep.
This is your chance to save some dough on shipping and fillers. Cash deals.

 

[rafael vasquez]

I hope we can get to 100+ Buicks im doing my part and bringing my Buicks thats 4 yes all 4 to get the count up
Should have a good size group leaving from lake forest

Well be leaving lake forest home depo at 7:30am

 

[Boost231]

I'm sure we will. My Arizona friends are coming as well

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[Jeff Rand]

I am trying to get my new motor and trans in and ready for Bates. I have a V8 Corvair which a few guys asked me to bring. If everything works out I will have both at Bates.

 

[Way2QWK]

I plan to bring my WE4 out to represent Tucson.

Side note: If any one has a decent condition header panel please bring it to Bates. Im in need of one for a beater TR project

 

[~JM~]

I have a V8 Corvair which a few guys asked me to bring.

There was a mid-engine small block Chevy powered Corvair in the small town where I grew up.

It was THE car to be reckoned with in its day.

 

[myfast70]

Here's a couple of pics of my new power steering reservoir's that I just picked up from being polished. I have a batch of black ones that should be done this week as well

 

[Boost231]

Well it's official... car is ready

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[Boost231]

Anyone want to have a tech session while they attend the event? I want to start getting back into the Buick stuff more and want to get to know you socal Buick guys and help out more.. some of you may know me and alot of you dont. I would like to talk tech with you guys if people are interested. Also maybe start another get togther where we meet up and just talk tech.. thoughts?

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[myfast70]

I'm up for something like that! I'd also do a lot of private track rentals for the guys that don't always fit the rules or requirements of the NHRA. I think it would be great for the west coast to be more active with our cars and I remember the old days of racing at Speedworld with all of the Buick's and having Cal out to even do some tuning for people. I typically do 3-5 private rentals a year and they are awesome!! You/we have the track to ourselves, two fully prepped lanes, from 9am-2pm and you could literally hotlap and make 50 passes if you wanted to. It's truly the best way to go drag racing!

I'm in the same boat as Brent and even fewer people know who I am because I've been a behind the scenes person but now I'm making a go at producing and manufacturing as many cool & needed parts for the Turbo Buick's as I can.

 

[Boost231]

I'm up for something like that! I'd also do a lot of private track rentals for the guys that don't always fit the rules or requirements of the NHRA. I think it would be great for the west coast to be more active with our cars and I remember the old days of racing at Speedworld with all of the Buick's and having Cal out to even do some tuning for people. I typically do 3-5 private rentals a year and they are awesome!! You/we have the track to ourselves, two fully prepped lanes, from 9am-2pm and you could literally hotlap and make 50 passes if you wanted to. It's truly the best way to go drag racing!

I'm in the same boat as Brent and even fewer people know who I am because I've been a behind the scenes person but now I'm making a go at producing and manufacturing as many cool & needed parts for the Turbo Buick's as I can.

I'm in for the next track rental

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[myfast70]

For those who have pm'd I will be at Bates with all of my products and will have a table setup with Nick Micale

 

[TurboTGuy]

I'm in for the next track rental

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Brent, you would love one of Joe's track days. They are a blast!

 

[Boost231]

I know you better be there.. we need to make it a WCN event

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