Have a Safe & Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone!!!

Janice and I took a Cruise with my Mom & Dad to Cuba last week. It's definitely a step back in time!!! First stop was Key West then on to Havana.

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I wonder how long before all those old American cars in Cuba make their way to the US?


Went out and got some pictures today, here's a distance one of her car.


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Most of the cars were 4 Doors and used as Taxi's.

Good looking vert!

Congratulations Janice you have earned it. I am one of the fortune ones in that my wife gets a pension. Right now the NYS pension she gets is very well funded and stable. We also have been able to save a decent amount in 401k plans since we never had children. That is why we are aiming for an early one i will be 60 and she will be 55. Now I just need to stay the course for 5 more years. Trick I love those Cuba pictures looks like a beautiful country.

Jan — what a great retirement party. That cake is neat. Even had some camaros on it. Racing to retirement is a nice touch for you.

Trick — what a great trip. The old cars are funny to see. Wonder about parts for them ??

Everyone have a safe holiday !!

John

Trick .cool pictures , especially the old cars .

Going to watch the Indy 500 tomorrow , one of
These days I have to go and see this race and
The museum ..

Everyone enjoy your memorial weekend !

To those who served & to those who gave their all. Semper Fi.

Spike III Build 2011 IBM 1SS/RS [COTW 6/25/12]New pics of the exterior
 

New pics of the exterior new mods. American racing torque wheels & took the side silver graphics off. Also 9 solid hrs. of washing, buffing, clay bar, total detailing.:bellyroll:

Looks GREAT Spike!!! Now get out there and drive it!!!

I detailed my ZL1 yesterday. Haven’t been able to drive it. Rained all day from TS Alberto. Looking better today!

Trick great pics from Cuba. I watched what they did for car parts on Velocity unbelievable what they do making parts that don't even belong on their model work. Took the camaro to a BOCES Tech School a week ago 80 miles to the show rained all the way & all day up until an hour before the trophies. I took home a special award for outstanding late model.
There are no classes and the kids at the school pic out the winning cars. Plus they make all theeir own trophies.

:wave: :thanks: Ruby

Spike — You sure can make it shine !! The Cubans probably smuggle our car parts like we do their cigars.

John

Cuba is definitely a step back in time. Since they haven't been able to trade with the United States our tour guide told us they fabricate all the parts. He also told us that a lot of the cars have been re-powered with diesel engines. Not converting a gas engine to diesel but actually replacing the gas engine with a diesel engine.

Cuban cigars are expensive!!! 15 Cohiba cigars were $175 at a Cuban state store. I bought them for my friends. I hope they ENJOY them!!!

This weekend is our Ontario Camaro show , their 30th anniversary...friday is track day at Canadian Tire Motorsport park formerly Mosport ..Saturday / Sunday is car show at General Motors Headquarters .
Hope that the weather changes for Sat calling for 40% chance of rain = 60% chance of no rain lol...
Chief eng Al O is coming to it ...

I have a show I like going to at the VFW every year 30% this Sun. Have you ever been to the BBOMG or going this year?

Spike , have fun at your show this weekend . I have not gone to Bbomg yet. I like the Ontario show as in past it is a judged show and i like to compete against the judges..
I will be at camaro Superfest in Michigan at the end of June - July long weekend .

Richard — post up some pictures of the show.

Have a safe weekend everyone!!

Some pictures at Ontario Camaro nationals 30th anniversary show and track day, with Ron fellows

Richard — Love the shoes !!! What a nice facility. Did they let you get to tire sqaulling speeds on the track ??

John

john , they described it as a difficult track , with lots of turns , several elevations....... I think it is a great learning track as soon as you get some speed up your turning again ... they are very strict on safety ,there were some tire squealing moments ..the trick is learning where you should be entering turn and where you should be exiting .....it was fun , you can sign up for more training there using their cars SS !LE . V caddy , and Z06

2013 Hot Wheels owners reunion is at Indy this weekend
For vintage racing , Hagerty car show . Wish that i could have made it but work got in the way .being a big Indy car fan it would have been great to go and see former racers , cars , indy museum.. I will make it here one year. Going to camaro Superfest in Michigan so I expect to see several hot wheels there as they are showcasing hot wheels this year.. Have a great weekend folks

Here is a picture at the track last Friday. 2 -18 Hot Wheels with my 13 Hot wheels

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Just curious is the one without hood vents a 6? or a differant model V-8:noidea:

Yes spike the one on the right and without the hood vents is a v6

I'm 76 yesterday and I smile everytime I look at my 2011 2SS 6speed convertible. And like one of you said - gotta watch I don't get too young when I drive it!!!! Its pure fun!!

Great pic Richard! :thumbup:

Happy Friday Everyone!!! :wave:

You have no idea how hard it is to restrain myself from making sarcastic remarks every time there is a post about days of the week (complaints about Mondays, hump day, wishing for Fridays & finally Fridays, etc.) Because...…………………………………...EVERY DAY IS Friday WHEN YOU ARE RETIRED!!!!!!!!!! This crap never gets old. Lovin' being retired. :happyanim:

Good for you Jan - Enjoy!!! :thumb:

I have about 5 more years - Can't wait!!!

LOL Enjoy it!! I am certainly looking forward to mine in December 2020.

Well I have already enjoyed mine for the last 14 yrs.:facepalm:And no I'm not 84 yrs old. I just got all my crap together and set myself up to retire at the ripe old age of 59.:word:

All I need now is some cheap shoe laces from Dollar General & a kit of bicycle tire patches for my winter boots.

How did you do???

Another step closer to getting the IROC-Z back on the road. All new stainless steel braided brake lines installed. My son and I worked on the IROC-Z this weekend and then loaded it up to take to my local Chevrolet dealer. The issue that I'm having now is the linkage goes into drive but then it won't go.....So it's at the Chevrolet dealer to fix the transmission issue and an alignment.

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I beat a Vette! He barely passed me at the line but he red lighted so either way you look at it, I won. I had my best reaction time that run. I red lighted the next round though & was out but it was great fun. I was trying to learn to use my new inside the car GoPro mount. First time I forgot to turn it on, the second time & this one, I forgot to turn it off. Just too much to think about.

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