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Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« on: January 04, 2010, 11:50:37 PM »
I started this topic to start getting everyone who is planning the Ames Iowa trip orgainized so we end up with a really good showing there of the 65's.

At this time, I really don't know if I'll be going to this or the GS Nat's in 2010, but I'm going to try and make at least one of the shows this year.

I know that Ames has been discussed in several other spots on the site and the interest really seems to be really good with everyone.

So.. who's all planning on going and has anyone made arrangements yet and would like to share where they are saying?  In the past, it always seems to help when a group stays at the same hotel and everyone shares in watching the cars at night, repairs and spare parts.

Did I forget to mention that having a string of 65's in the parking lot really looks awesome!

So.. who's first?   :blob7:

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 06:10:44 PM »
We'll be there!
Need to make reservations with the host hotel.

Looking forward  to seeing some more GSs.

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #2 on: January 06, 2010, 09:39:12 AM »
Karen and I plan to be there. I have already made reservations at the host hotel, the Gateway Hotel. I initially planned to debut of the silver convertible. However, it does not look like I will have the restoration completed by then. I do plan to drive the red convertible and possible the white hardtop.

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2010, 01:26:33 PM »
Hope to come over for the day  and see John, Loren and others, Jon :headbang:

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #4 on: January 06, 2010, 07:13:20 PM »
I'll be in Ames and i am 99% sure my car will be there with me.  I'll admit that i am a little confused as to which is the best weekend to be there.  I see some info suggesting it starts the weekend of the 24th and some suggesting the weekend of the 31st.   Looking forward to it.

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 08:48:37 AM »
Rob,

The 2010 BCA National Meet starts on Tuesday July 27 with registration and check in. However, meet activities don't start until Wednesday July 28. The car show/judging is Friday. The awards banquet is Saturday evening, July 31. Here is their website,    http://www.buickclub.org/iowa/2010_Buick_Nationals_Site/2010_Buick_Nationals_Page.html

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2010, 12:26:16 PM »
I will be there - car or no!

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2010, 03:44:39 PM »
Sounds great!
One question....what part of New Jersey is Iowa in?? :dontknow:
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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2010, 03:27:18 PM »
25 days and counting! :cheers2:
Anyone else going to be able to make it ?

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2010, 05:51:01 PM »
Loren,

Karen and I will be there with our two GSs. I've heard that Al J. from Illinois will also be there with his Midnight Blue hardtop with the white vinyl top. His GS has appeared in several publications that you may have seen. Roger S. will also be there with his modified black 4-speed hardtop. Some of you may have seen his GS in Bowling Green at the GSCA Nationals in the past. It's a stunningly beautiful GS. It will be a rare event to see more than a couple of '65 GSs at a BCA meet.

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2010, 08:08:28 AM »
I've seen Als' car. It is really well done.
I concur, it will be good to see more then just one or two 65's

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2010, 08:58:45 AM »
Loren,

I will be there with my red post car. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2010, 12:04:38 PM »
I will  be there. Maybe Rob will let me ride with him....

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2010, 09:12:10 PM »
Looks like the 65 crowd will be making a really good showing at Ames.

Here is a list of the guys I've heard are Iowa bound:

Al Jones
Roger Sears
Dan A.
Mark
John E.
Rob

That's six guys which is a really good showing and we should be represented very well.

Did I miss anyone who is planning on attending?

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Re: Ames Iowa - Buick Nationals.. Who's Going?
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2010, 10:04:20 PM »
Chris,

Loren A.

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