Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 Last year we decided against having a dedicated W-Body.com meet in the summer and merged with the 3800 Gathering in Detroit. It was worth doing, we had a good time and pulled a bunch of trophies out of there but summer isn't that far off so we should have some loose plans pretty soon here so we aren't rushing around at the last minute. The meet last year was nice in that we didn't really have to plan everything and we got to see some new people and cars but that's about it in my opinion. We paid for our convenience by not being together as a group and not having any activities, also it seemed we were missing some people from further south due to the location but I may be wrong. We should put some thought into the location and dates for this year's meet as well as wether we want to merge again (providing there even IS a 3800 Gathering 2018). There's rumors but nothing finite regarding 3800 Gathering 2018. IF we host our own meet I personally would like to look more closely at the Akron / Canton area. It's a little more centrally located so we could try to accommodate members from a little further south and there are 2 Pull-A-Part yards within easy reach as well as a third up the way in Cleveland. There's also some rural areas in that region so we may be able to find a small, privately owned motel and overtake the whole damn thing so nobody complains about the noise. Who has thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94 olds vert 2,489 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) I enjoy going to a yard with everyone. It's always fun parading the cars around as well. We should get some Wbody flags for the pace car that leads the group. So people can look out for broken down cars. Edited February 22, 2018 by 94 olds vert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaxie500XL 2,738 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 I’ve always wanted to attend a meeting...maybe this will be the year. So...should I bring the Corvette, or the IROC? 4 Psych0matt, Imp558, 94 olds vert and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breakdown 110 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 I'm probably in. Are pants optional?? 1 Mach 5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 As always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MemphisMan 642 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 I've never been to one of the meets, but I told myself that I was going to make it if we had one this year. My wife is a planner, so the sooner the dates are locked in the better. I'm not sure where everyone is in relation to Akron, but it's about an 11 hour drive for me :-0 1 Imp558 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 I've never been to one of the meets, but I told myself that I was going to make it if we had one this year. My wife is a planner, so the sooner the dates are locked in the better. I'm not sure where everyone is in relation to Akron, but it's about an 11 hour drive for me :-0 Toledo would add another couple hours or so to that. This is why I said maybe we could try something a bit more south to help some southern members this time. And ... our choice of 3 Pull-A-Parts for Saturday! 2 Galaxie500XL and MemphisMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vipmiller803 466 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 I’ve always wanted to attend a meeting...maybe this will be the year. So...should I bring the Corvette, or the IROC?IROC if the trans is fixed by then 1 Galaxie500XL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MemphisMan 642 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 IROC if the trans is fixed by then IROC x2! 1 Galaxie500XL reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94 olds vert 2,489 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 (edited) 'Well i just so happen to be in neighborhood jkjk Everyone excited? Get them dates off work.... June 2nd 2018 Yeah enough people pushed we will see how it goes' This was just posted by Darryl Hanscom on the Facebook page for 3800s. Edited February 22, 2018 by 94 olds vert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 22, 2018 So now we decide if we're merging again. .. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94 olds vert 2,489 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 A merger is 50/50, this would be a take over...of us. Either way, I have no idea where it will be this year. Probably not Detroit. That is fine with me a change of scenery is nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 Word on the streets is Wyoming MI, ZZP HQ. With that in mind is it really going to be a "3800 Gathering" or are we going to "The ZZP Show"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
94 olds vert 2,489 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 Probably a ZZP show, but will it be a good show? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breakdown 110 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 It's a w-body meet. And not a ZZP meet. 2 Imp558 and LuminaPower92 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 If we are tagging along again we better get on it before all the hotels are booked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_e777 907 Report post Posted February 23, 2018 I`m good either having just a Wbody.com meetup or a merger. My focus is just getting there this year. I'm probably in. Are pants optional?? You can dance if you want to, dont leave your pants behind Cuz if you do that dance, without your pants, then your no friend of mine. 3 94 olds vert, Galaxie500XL and Imp558 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Psych0matt 2,269 Report post Posted February 24, 2018 having been to both the last few years (and the dual one last year), I much prefer to do our own. This also falls on my work weekend so feel free to do ours the following (or previous) weekend instead I'm down for wherever location wise 1 LuminaPower92 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 24, 2018 Hopefully some more people check in and we can start figuring out a location. Toledo was cool and I'll always have a place in my heart for KRAP but I think a little further south could make a difference for some members and a smaller roadside motel may be a bit more comfortable for the noise levels. That area is pretty close to me, a couple hours so if we want to shoot for something there I wouldn't be against taking a ride out and scouting - talking to motel managers - ect. With 2 PAPs there and me feverishly assembling a car at the last minute before racing season I'm bound to go that way anyway so maybe I'll make an overnighter of it and stay a weekend in Canton/Akron area. 1 Psych0matt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nas Escobar 959 Report post Posted February 24, 2018 I'll keep watch. I'm trying to get stable financially and have a car that's not my G6 to take. I kinda blew $1000 in 2 weeks. Oops Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 24, 2018 There's nothing unusual about not arriving in a W-Body. 3 Psych0matt, Galaxie500XL and 94 olds vert reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vipmiller803 466 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 I can't make it out of town that Saturday (June 3rd). The Detroit grand prix is that weekend and I will be there basically all weekend. If we make it within a few hours drive I'll do my best to get there for a night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 26, 2018 Our meet will undoubtedly be a different weekend than the gathering. 2 Psych0matt and rich_e777 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rich_e777 907 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 Man if its the weekend before or after the 3800/GP meet up then I might be up north awhile. I`d love to see both. 2 94 olds vert and Imp558 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Imp558 4,293 Report post Posted February 27, 2018 I'm planning on going to the gathering, and our meet whether they are one in the same or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites