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rocket · « **Reply #850 on:** March 30, 2013, 09:16:45 am »

Hi Mark, Judging day is here. Can hear people beginning to stir in the rooms around us. Early breakfast then at 7.30 the concourse cars will head down to NU-Ford at Wangara.

Have the camera ready to go and take some pics down in the car park as they leave.

Rocket

rocket · « **Reply #851 on:** March 30, 2013, 10:12:05 am »

Some random shots from the car park this morning -

More later.

Rocket.

Brumby1 · « **Reply #852 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:05:31 pm »

Lots of later models there ........Keep them coming Rocket

68Coupe · « **Reply #853 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:48:54 pm »

Quote from: Brumby1 on March 30, 2013, 12:05:31 pm

Lots of later models there ........

Its a trend that has been noted in the US. At most of the American shows the classic Mustangs are easily outnumbered by the '05 and later Mustangs.

mwizz · « **Reply #854 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:55:16 pm »

Same thing noticed at the all Ford Day in SA. A lot of new Fords and less classic ones.

rocket · « **Reply #855 on:** March 30, 2013, 06:15:00 pm »

When it rains it Pours

When all the Mustangs left for Judging this morning all was sweet.

Half way to Nu-Ford, Ron`s Mach 1 just died. He was stuck on the side of the road without tools. Ron did some troubleshooting and found there was spark at the points - but no spark to the spark plugs. He figured it was probably the new coil. We did not have one handy so he rang Denton (booah) to see if he may have one.

It happened that Denton was on his way out, but he dropped that, took the coil off his own Mustang, loaded that and his tools and came straight down to where Ron was stuck. Found it was not the coil, but somehow there was not much power going to the coil. Denton fabricated a temporary lead from the battery to the coil and had the car running again. Ron then proceeded to the Judging.

Denton, we cannot thank you enough for your very generous assistance

Thank you big time.

Rocket.

rocket · « **Reply #856 on:** March 30, 2013, 06:34:14 pm »

Some photos from the Judging -

Here is Q . For those who do not know the story of Q - Kerry restored this car for Lee ( Foresight ) and has done a magnificent job of it. The car is a Stunner

There are some more cars not shown here. I found it hard to get photos of the others due to shadowing, bad light, people around them etc. I will complete the list at the show tomorrow.

After a long day at the Judging, I can hear the cars rolling into the car park now. They left at 7.30 and are returning at 3.30. That is a long day for a lot of people.

Rocket.

tim_morrison82 · « **Reply #857 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:38:37 pm »

Being photographer for the day i got run off my feet... Was an awesome experience seeing such fine cars up close and personal. Looking forward to a rest before the function tonight...

Heaps of pics to sort through tonight.

Tim

rocket · « **Reply #858 on:** March 30, 2013, 07:42:50 pm »

Look forward to seeing your photos Tim.

Agree- it was an awesome experience just being there and checking out those awesome cars.

Rocket.

mwizz · « **Reply #859 on:** March 30, 2013, 11:10:01 pm »

Just love those pics

chopmgw · « **Reply #860 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:21:41 am »

Great update.
Good to see fellow mustangers willing to help out in a time of need.
Would be awesome to check out all these cars in person.
Hope to get to one of these shows myself one day.

rocket · « **Reply #861 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:07:24 am »

Hi Michael and Mark, Thanks. There is no shortage of willing helpers here.

Today is the big day! It is just on 7AM here and I can hear lots of Mustangs being fired up as they all make their way over to the oval for the big display. We were informed last night there should be about 300 Mustangs on display.

Fine weather forecast today with a max temp of 29 degrees.

Should make for a great day.

Michael, the Nationals are being held in Geelong next year so gives you 12months to plan for them. How about you and the other Members come along. It really is a fantastic annual event.

Rocket.

rocket · « **Reply #862 on:** March 31, 2013, 02:38:00 pm »

The Nationals Display Day is in full swing at the moment.

There is quite a large crowd so it is not easy to take good photos at the moment. Here are a few I managed before the crowd arrived -

Brad and Fi had a chat with Rosco McGlashan, owner of the Aussie Invader which is on display -

Will head back there shortly and take some more photos of the cars when the crowd thins out. There are plenty of awesome WA cars on display that we have not seen before.

Rocket.

67fasty.sm · « **Reply #863 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:26:48 pm »

rocket thankyou for posting the great photo's , with so much going you could be excused for not getting anything out but
to take time out to post is awesome.
Thankyou shane

Mattstang · « **Reply #864 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:37:17 pm »

Nationals look awesome Rocket, I was lucky enough to go to the Newcastle nationals last year which was also an great experience.
Is Joe Caleja there with any of his beautiful cars? I was privileged to have a chat to him at Newcastle, he is a down to earth ( very lucky) guy
Cheers
Matt

rocket · « **Reply #865 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:44:16 pm »

Hi Shane, No worries mate.... In fact I would like to post more, but we have a very bad internet connection, so sometimes when I post a message comes up which reads " Resource Limit Reached Error". Not sure if it is at this end or the Forum end.

I am about to try to post some more photos from the terrific day we have just had - A smorgasboard of immaculately prepared Mustangs.

Quote from: Mattstang on March 31, 2013, 07:37:17 pm

Nationals look awesome Rocket, I was lucky enough to go to the Newcastle nationals last year which was also an great experience.
Is Joe Caleja there with any of his beautiful cars? I was privileged to have a chat to him at Newcastle, he is a down to earth ( very lucky) guy
Cheers
Matt

Hi Mattstang, Like Newcastle - this is an excellent event.

I do not think Joe is here with those superb cars of his. Unfortunately there are very few Victorians here. No idea why - guess they are busy doing other things. No problem, we will catch up with them later this year.

Rocket.

rocket · « **Reply #866 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:01:00 pm »

Managed to take photos of all but one of the Concourse cars, It was a beautifully prepared yellow 71 Fastback. There were just too many people around the car when I tried to photograph it.

Here they are - Photo of Brett and Angies boss from yesterday - Another I could not get close enough to today

Some more general photos -

This is Denton`s Mach 1 - He helped us out several times over the last few days -

We arrived back from the Display a short while ago. A couple of hours rest now before tonights Awards Dinner.

Rocket.

mwizz · « **Reply #867 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:35:08 pm »

Thanks again for the pics Rod and have a great night tonight. Can't wait to read the results.

rocket · « **Reply #868 on:** April 01, 2013, 02:34:06 am »

Just back from an excellent night at the Nationals Awards Presentations.

The Top Award in thoroughbred class was taken out by Paul Shervington`s incredible Fastback -

The WA cars took out a lot of Awards.

A couple of Queensland and NSW cars took out big awards -

Brian and Dawn Wildman took out Top Late model car in Display Class -

Ron Hoffman`s 71 Mach 1 was a shell back in January. Tonight he took out a Silver award in Concourse

Ron is walking on air at the moment.

Our 69 Winter Blue Mach 1 also took out Silver in Concourse -

Our 69 Candy Apple Red Mach 1 also took out Silver in Concourse -

So in fact, we are all walking on air!!

Those who have followed this Thread will know of the dramas we have had this week. Thankfully, all 3 cars wre running well at the Judging, thanks to Denton repairing Ron`s Mach 1 on the side of the road to enable him to drive to the Judging.

What I have not told you is that our Electrical gremlins continued. The Red Mach 1 developed an electrical problem on the way back from Judging, then ron`s car would not fire up this morning. Both cars were not at the display today. We were all physically and emotionally drained and pretty well over the whole saga.

To win the Silver awards for all three cars has made it all worthwhile for us. What an instant change in attitude.

In other news Lee ( Foresight ) also won Silver in Concourse. He and his wife are absolutely stoked. it is a superb car -

Rocket.

Shermatt · « **Reply #869 on:** April 01, 2013, 03:16:04 am »

Congrats guys! Sensational effort

A real special thanks for not only dealing with all the dramas but taking the time to post updates of the event for others that couldnt attend. (like Fatkid and Inga)

Take my hat off to you (aswell as all the fellow members that jumped in to help or assist with all the gremlins)

I couldnt help myself...I had to call J-Block and see how you all went

Image Classics kickin A5S

Brumby1 · « **Reply #870 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:41:56 am »

Hey Rocket
Thanks for the report and pics. I for one appreciate the time and effort. Thought you would make gold however silver on all cars is a magnificent effort. Congratulations. Take care on the way home
Jack and Briar

chopmgw · « **Reply #871 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:55:17 am »

Well done guys.
Brilliant effort for all 3 cars.
Ive also appreciated the updates.

red066 · « **Reply #872 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:58:14 am »

Well done guys and again what a great thread to follow
cheers Peter

nicco · « **Reply #873 on:** April 01, 2013, 09:01:44 am »

Congrats!!

Thanks for taking the time to post and keep us updated.

Ash · « **Reply #874 on:** April 01, 2013, 09:02:59 am »

Well done everyone, great stuff. Now go kick back with a beer, you all earned it

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