Don Garlits Museum August 13th

[jimlam56]

Saturday, August 13rd is the date.

Once again, those of you within driving distance should consider attending.
This is a first class museum that contains some cars the ol' Swamp Rat made history with.

Just my opinion, but Don doesn't need to keep this museum open and he's getting up there (69 or so), if he closes the doors in the future you will be sorry you missed it...

Check this link out:
http://www.garlits.com/

For those of you that may consider coming from out of state, there are hotels withing feet of the museum.
Please chime in if you are still interested, I'd like to keep a head count.

(Maybe a Vendor would like to sponsor a lunch or something?) :D

[ShadyLurker]

Count me in.

[LANDY]

Im in also, i have been there plenty times and i will enjoy going again

[Go2GuyFL]

I thought we were going Saturday, August 13th? The 23rd is a Tuesday.

See last two posts in this thread:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71501&highlight=Garlits

[jimlam56]

I thought we were going Saturday, August 13th? The 23rd is a Tuesday.

See last two posts in this thread:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71501&highlight=GarlitsOops! Make that the 13th:P
Sorry, but I don't know how to change the title.:confused:

[ShadyLurker]

Oops! Make that the 13th:P
Sorry, but I don't know how to change the title.:confused:Unless it can be on the 20th count me out.:confused:

[MMBLUE]

Oops! Make that the 13th:P
Sorry, but I don't know how to change the title.:confused:

PM the MM.net GODS they can change it for ya :) Mike2004

[LANDY]

Everyone should post up what day they can make it and then we can choose one.
As for me any day is good, I live 12miles from that place.

[Go2GuyFL]

Aug 13th ... Both cars, 5 adults, 4 kids.

[jimlam56]

August 13th, 2 Cars, 3 adults.
If we get enough folks to commit, I will call the museum to see if they offer any group discounts.
Once again, this is a must see museum if you are a car guy or girl...

[Marauder_Santa]

Maybe, what time on the 13th will you be meeting?

[jimlam56]

Maybe, what time on the 13th will you be meeting?
Well, you are about 5 hours away, I am about 2 hours away so I wouldn't mind early afternoon if that works with everybody.

[LANDY]

Early afternoon works for me too, afterwards we car also go ride some go-karts at OPG for a 55mph thrill. The place is two exits north of the museum.

[cougar9150]

I am only a maybe for this event.

I'm still working 70+ hours a week and not sure when the schedule will get any better. If I have an off day right now I use it to catch up on sleep.

[jimlam56]

I am only a maybe for this event.

I'm still working 70+ hours a week and not sure when the schedule will get any better. If I have an off day right now I use it to catch up on sleep.
Hope you can come Phil!
By the way, your car sounded great when you passed me after the SSM picnic, I also really could tell how stiff your suspension is, very little travel seen...

[cougar9150]

Hope you can come Phil!
By the way, your car sounded great when you passed me after the SSM picnic, I also really could tell how stiff your suspension is, very little travel seen...

I'm going to try, just can't guarantee it at this time. Thanks for the compliment on the exhaust, been thinking about trying to quiet it down but everyone keeps telling me it sounds great so I'm going to leave it alone awhile. Maybe I'm just getting old but it gets to me on long rides sometimes.

The car handles and rides like a mustang since installing the Naake kit. I like it except for the front springs suck and bottom out occasionally.

Going to be swapping the factory springs back on with the QA1 shocks using a copy of fordnuts design for a lower perch. Should handle great and ride a bit smoother then. If I make it to the meet I give you the keys to take it for a spin.

[domesttuner]

Not a MM, but I'll be happy to join you all!


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[Go2GuyFL]

... bump ...

[LANDY]

Not a MM, but I'll be happy to join you all!


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[LSCR351]

I'll be there, count me in.

[jimlam56]

I'll be there, count me in.
Great to hear. I'll keep checking in on this thread and contact the museum around the first of August about group discounts etc.

I'd like to see more FL MMers to chime in. especially those from North/Central Florida.

A great museum, and a great time is guaranteed!

[bradical]

I have a weekend place just outside Ocklawaha, only 30 minutes from the museum. Hopefully I will be able to go up there the weekend of the event and meet everyone there at the museum. I went on a similar trip several years ago and it was great fun.

There is a Cracker Barrel next door to the museum.

[jimlam56]

I have a weekend place just outside Ocklawaha, only 30 minutes from the museum. Hopefully I will be able to go up there the weekend of the event and meet everyone there at the museum. I went on a similar trip several years ago and it was great fun.

There is a Cracker Barrel next door to the museum.
Glad to hear you can make it. I have a cabin in the Forest too, just north of the intersection of 445A and SR19. (Lake Beakman)

[jimlam56]

Saturday, August 13rd is the date.

Once again, those of you within driving distance should consider attending.
This is a first class museum that contains some cars the ol' Swamp Rat made history with.

Just my opinion, but Don doesn't need to keep this museum open and he's getting up there (69 or so), if he closes the doors in the future you will be sorry you missed it...

Check this link out:
http://www.garlits.com/

For those of you that may consider coming from out of state, there are hotels withing feet of the museum.
Please chime in if you are still interested, I'd like to keep a head count.

(Maybe a Vendor would like to sponsor a lunch or something?)

[domesttuner]

Still interested. Count me in.


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[LANDY]

Bump.........

[BigCars4Ever]

I'd still really like to go but a lot can change in a month for me so I'm still a maybe.

[napolitano]

I can probaly make it. Closer to the date, I can be sure. My work is affected by the weather and if it rains one day we are backed up into the weekend

[boatmangc]

I would love to be there but that is a haul for me.
I would do it in a heartbeat if you want to do it again in late October or early November as I pass by (SSHS11).

[jimlam56]

Well, time to bump this thread, less than a month away...

[bradical]

This is a bump, and a mention that is a treasure right here in our back yard. Both a drag racing heritage site, and a muscle car / classic antique car museum. Mix in a road trip with a bunch of Marauders and Panthers (we don't judge - all are welcome!) and you have ONE GOOD TIME. Don't miss this!

[jimlam56]

This is a bump, and a mention that is a treasure right here in our back yard. Both a drag racing heritage site, and a muscle car / classic antique car museum. Mix in a road trip with a bunch of Marauders and Panthers (we don't judge - all are welcome!) and you have ONE GOOD TIME. Don't miss this!

Thanks for the bump Brad.
I for one am a little surprised at the lack of interest so far...
This is a first class museum as you say, and within 2 hours or so from Tampa Bay, Orlando and Jacksonville.
I'd love to call up the museum for a group rate, but first we have to have a group!

[LSCR351]

I have been looking forward to this, shure hope it is still going to happen!

[LANDY]

Well I know we at least have 4 people going, Hopefully we can get more to come.

[Go2GuyFL]

Looking forward more and more ... 2 MMs, 5 adults, and 4 kids.

[JMan]

I have to attend a memorial service for a passed friend that evening in Lake City. I'll do my best to screw it up with an appearance! It may only be brief.

J

[jimlam56]

I have to attend a memorial service for a passed friend that evening in Lake City. I'll do my best to screw it up with an appearance! It may only be brief.

J
Hope to see you there Jake!
Don't forget I live about 30 miles from Lake City, if you need a place to stay give me a call!

[BigCars4Ever]

Now that it's closer looks like I will be there for sure! :banana:

[Jimimac43]

I must have missed the actual time everyone is going to meet there? Sat. Aug. 13, 2011 at (insert time here). Thanks.

[napolitano]

I've been reading the thread for a time too. Don't know if I have to work that day untila few days prior. If its later in the afternoon I might could leave work early.

[JMan]

Garlit's is a "can't miss" for those that have never experienced it. Thoroughly gearhead oriented in the Drag race museum and thoroughly historical in the Antique museum. I really can't say which I liked more!

J

[LANDY]

We have 7 cars so far. Come on guys

[domesttuner]

I'm still in.


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[cougar9150]

Things are looking better on my end just can't say 100% till the week before. I'll talk to Dave and Lane to see if they can join us.

[jimlam56]

Things are looking better on my end just can't say 100% till the week before. I'll talk to Dave and Lane to see if they can join us.

NOW we are getting somewhere, thought for a while it was going to just be me and Landy!

[jimlam56]

Saturday, August 13rd is the date.

Once again, those of you within driving distance should consider attending.
This is a first class museum that contains some cars the ol' Swamp Rat made history with.

Just my opinion, but Don doesn't need to keep this museum open and he's getting up there (69 or so), if he closes the doors in the future you will be sorry you missed it...

Check this link out:
http://www.garlits.com/

For those of you that may consider coming from out of state, there are hotels withing feet of the museum.
Please chime in if you are still interested, I'd like to keep a head count.

(Maybe a Vendor would like to sponsor a lunch or something?)


Bump...Around 2 weeks from now...
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~Jim

[LANDY]

Bump......

[Jimimac43]

OK! What Time are we meeting??????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????

[jimlam56]

I was thinking 1ish, but I'm pretty open...

[BigCars4Ever]

Anyone coming up the turnpike want to meet here to caravan?
http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=West+Colonial+Drive ,+Ocoee,+FL&daddr=13700+Southwest+16th+Ave nue,+Ocala,+Florida+34473&hl=en&sll=28.553164,-81.746521&sspn=1.283445,2.076416&geocode=FempswEdN9Ij-ymjOMmlh4LniDFPoQzVfWJ19g%3BFR 1RuwEd1HIa-ykl_j_W4dbniDExHE7g9Kak2w&mra=ls&t=h&z=10

[BigCars4Ever]

Also wondering about the time. If we were going to have lunch there too then a little earlier would be better. Maybe 11:30 to 12 to gather then grab a bite and head to the museum.

[jimlam56]

Also wondering about the time. If we were going to have lunch there too then a little earlier would be better. Maybe 11:30 to 12 to gather then grab a bite and head to the museum.

There's a Cracker Barrel in front of the Museum.
If we get a good count I will reserve a big table along with checking if we can get a group discount at the museum.
This is really worth attending if you like the history of drag racing.
Don has his original 1953 dragster on display, along with countless cool cars in the museum.
If you like Drag Racing, MMs and classic cars and live within 2-3 hours of the museum, it is worth your time.
It's a few minutes north of the I75/Florida Turnpike merge.

Hope to see you there...

[LANDY]

Put me down for 2 heads and 11:30 Sounds great

[LSCR351]

I will be there, but 1:00pm would be so much better for me.

[cougar9150]

It's actually looking pretty good for me. Unless some last minute ish at work prevents it I'll be there either solo or with a friend.

[jimlam56]

OK, less than a week away.
From my rough count we will have 10-15 cars?
I'll try to make it around 11, see ya when you get there!

[Go2GuyFL]

Are we meeting at the museum or Cracker Barrel at 11?

[jimlam56]

I'd say the museum parking lot.

[bradical]

I will be driving up to beautiful Ocklawaha Friday night, and meet everyone at the museum Saturday morning. Wanted to verify that the group will be meeting in the museum parking lot at 11. Is that the plan? Will we be doing lunch at Cracker Barrel first?

Really looking forward to this - the museum is fantastic. Should be a great time! See you all there.

[jimlam56]

I will be driving up to beautiful Ocklawaha Friday night, and meet everyone at the museum Saturday morning. Wanted to verify that the group will be meeting in the museum parking lot at 11. Is that the plan? Will we be doing lunch at Cracker Barrel first?

Really looking forward to this - the museum is fantastic. Should be a great time! See you all there.
If I had a better idea of who all is coming I would reserve a table at CB.
It is literally steps from the museum, so we can play it by ear...

[napolitano]

As long as we stay on schedule with this city contract I have Saturday off and will be there along with my significant other. You say 11am. If I do end up working. I will leave early, skip the lunch and meet up at the museum. Thanks guys for putting this together.

[jimlam56]

As we get closer to Saturday, can you please chime in if you plan to join us and what time you plan to be there.

[JMan]

I will most certainly be there but will not be partaking of lunch. My schedule will not allow for that. I'll try to meet up there at 1100 with you Jim.

J

[BigCars4Ever]

So is this a "rain or shine" event? I'm no matter the weather.

[jimlam56]

So is this a "rain or shine" event? I'm no matter the weather.
For me it is Ron. The museum is actually 2 big buildings connected by a breezeway.
There's a huge parking area we can use to hang out, but to me it's about the museum.

[cougar9150]

I still can't say 100% until probably Thursday night or Friday. Really overloaded at work at the moment and just don't know if I'll have the day available.

[JMan]

I should mention that you MUST allow about three hours to walking and gawking in that drag racing museum alone. There is iterations of drag cars I've never heard of and many I knew, but have never been up close to.

Every possible engine imaginable - Rat motors, Ford SOHC and BOSS429's, Early Hemis and Wedgies, Stage Buicks, RamAirs, Rocket motors, etc. And that's just the "production" stuff from way back. Then you get into the Allison Aircraft (P39 Invader/P51 Mustang) engines, the Cadillac Tank engines, Detroits, Rodac, Keith Black, General Electric non-afterburning and afterburning Turbines. And in those front-engined cars, all that power was channelled right between their legs until Big Daddy stretched it out and moved it to the back.

With the videos and graphic presentations and all the information at each car, it's just way too much to see in an hour or two and that's just the drag side. The antique museum is killer too!

If you're a gearhead and have never been there or just drove past it a hundred times like I used to, you owe it to yourself to go take a gander - if not this weekend, some other time by yourself. You'll say, "I shoulda done it sooner" like me.

J

[cougar9150]

Just got the word, I gotta work and won't make this one.

[boatmangc]

This is truly a gearheads haven, I am so bummed I can't be there...
It would be my 3rd time there in 6 years.
I am jealous!

[jimlam56]

This is truly a gearheads haven, I am so bummed I can't be there...
It would be my 3rd time there in 6 years.
I am jealous!
Sorry you can't make it, I look forward to meeting you down the road...
You are right, this is the kind of car museum you want to go back cuz you know you missed something.
here's the link...again...http://www.garlits.com/
Only 2 hours or less from Tampa, Jacksonville and Orlando...
Hope to see y'all there!

[bradical]

I am now in beautiful Ocklawaha, about 30minutes from museum. Looking forward to tomorrow. See you all as t 11!

[napolitano]

Sorry for late reply, had to wrap things up for the weekend. I can actually make an event. What a surprise. Was someone getting tickets or is it to late. Either way I'll be driving to Landy's house tomorrow and will follow him there. Looking forward to this guys. Thanks for pushing it forward. For me it was pushing my Saturday work to Sunday afternoon, but it will be worth it.

[jimlam56]

Sorry for late reply, had to wrap things up for the weekend. I can actually make an event. What a surprise. Was someone getting tickets or is it to late. Either way I'll be driving to Landy's house tomorrow and will follow him there. Looking forward to this guys. Thanks for pushing it forward. For me it was pushing my Saturday work to Sunday afternoon, but it will be worth it.
I have arranged for a group discount assuming we get over 10 people.
We can gather in the parking lot and decide if we want to get lunch.
For those of you arriving later just tell the DG cashier you are with the Marauder group.
See ya there!

[ShadyLurker]

So how was it?