2010 WANADA Show Dates

[JBRIDGETT]

The WANADA show is scheduled for January, 27th through January 31st.

Jim Bridgett

[Renntag]

I am expecting to be there everyday as I not only wish to support NCRMC, but will also be working with National Auto Sport Association and Summit Point Raceway.

Thanks for the info.

[pfadams]

Hi, I am new to Club so I would like to ask, what is WANADA Show and do you have a link you could email me?

Paul

[JBRIDGETT]

The WANADA show is the annual show at the Washington Convention Center for showing off the new cars. Our club usually has a large display in the show each year. We use this show as a way of advertising our club to the Washington area public. There are pictures from previous shows in the Photo Gallery of this web site.

The url is: http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/

Jim Bridgett

[vamach1]

As always we will strive to have a variety of cars of high quality and some high performance Fords also. Email me pictures of your ride and I'll assemble the list of candidates.

Rex
rturner72@verizon.net

[atlanticbluestang]

I am expecting to be there everyday as I not only wish to support NCRMC, but will also be working with National Auto Sport Association and Summit Point Raceway.

Thanks for the info.


Colin,
Do you plan on renewing your NCRMC membership?

Chris Caldwell
NCRMC President

[atlanticbluestang]

Hi, I am new to Club so I would like to ask, what is WANADA Show and do you have a link you could email me?

Paul

Paul,
You also need to be a paid member of the NCRMC to be consider to have your car in the WANDA show.

Club members can renew or join the National Capital Region Club online by clicking here (http://www.ncrmc.org/forums/payments.php) or you can still download the form and mail it with your check to:

NCRMC Membership
4222 Fortuna Center Plaza, #224
Dumfries, VA 22025-1515

Thank you for your support.

Membership Form PDF File (http://www.ncrmc.org/mem_form.pdf)or you can pay your Membership subscription fee online here (http://www.ncrmc.org/forums/payments.php)

Chris Caldwell
NCRMC President

[GEE TEE]

I am willing to do those weekday shifts when other people are at work. I can also provide a 427 Cobra for display if you don't have enough Mustangs.

[vamach1]

You might have to twist our arms but I think we can squeeze you in.

[VASCJ]

wow Val, I didn't know you had a 427 Cobra? is it a real one, and when did you get it?
very cool...must be a little different than all of your small block cars ;)

[vamach1]

He would have to sell all the Mustangs to get an original Cobra. Heck - who want to insure a million dollar car anyway - you would be too afraid to drive it. That wants makes nice Ford powered kits (fiberglass) and not aluminum so practical. I would still like to have a roof though or some really stiff roll bars.

http://www.ncrmc.org/photopost/data/662/medium/692391978_dsc_0015.jpg

[GEE TEE]

Having a Cobra replica is great fun. Unlike a vintage Mustang, you don't have to pamper your Cobra, it can easily be replaced if you wreck it. Just be aware that since they are short on safety features, personal survival should be your primary concern.

In the Cobra Club, there are no shows, just road trips and racing. The closest we get to a show is when a group of us are parked at a restaurant while on a road trip.
http://www.ncrmc.org/photopost/data/500/medium/Cobras_in_Rehoboth.JPG
In the Cobra Club, points are not deducted for rock chips, mud on the fenders, or high miles. In fact, patina is admired on Cobras.

By the way Tony, it is a Windsor, but it is 427CI

[JBRIDGETT]

Val,

But as you can see in the photo they just don't look right with a top. I know it allows for more comfortable rides in the winter, but it doesn't do anything for the looks.

Jim

Having a Cobra replica is great fun. Unlike a vintage Mustang, you don't have to pamper your Cobra, it can easily be replaced if you wreck it. Just be aware that since they are short on safety features, personal survival should be your primary concern.

In the Cobra Club, there are no shows, just road trips and racing. The closest we get to a show is when a group of us are parked at a restaurant while on a road trip.
http://www.ncrmc.org/photopost/data/500/medium/Cobras_in_Rehoboth.JPG
In the Cobra Club, points are not deducted for rock chips, mud on the fenders, or high miles. In fact, patina is admired on Cobras.

By the way Tony, it is a Windsor, but it is 427CI

[Oldstyl]

Some of us don't worry too much about rock chips and patina...of course if I could get it finished I could put rock chips on it ...LOL.

Build'em to drive...unless its really rare...then you gotta have two.

[GEE TEE]

I never cared for the looks of the cars when the top was on, but now that I've been using it with the top up I sort of like the look.

http://www.ncrmc.org/photopost/data/500/medium/IMGP2115.JPG

My wife loves the top, maybe not for the looks, but it sure is nice to drive with the heater on and the wind not blowing on you on those cold sunny days. Many of the cars in the Cobra Club don't have tops or heaters and therefore are not driven much when it gets cold. One exception is New Years Day, when the club does a driving tour of the DC monuments. I was informed recently that no tops are allowed on the "Frost Bite Cruise". I think that rule was made up by people who don't have tops.

P.S. the people who had their tops up in the Rehoboth gathering photo above were very smart. When the sun went down, the dew set in, and those of us who didn't put up their tops were greeted with wet seats and dew on the inside of the windscreen, which made for a very unpleasant ride back to the hotel.

[Oldstyl]

Those tops look very much like the old "bow type" tops on my early 60's Austin Healey. The bows folded up into a small bag and the top went in the trunk rolled up like a sleeping bag. They were upright compared to the permanent tops on later MG's, funtional (sort of), and very British....I kinda like the look myself.

[JBRIDGETT]

Everyone,

This morning when I went to the (http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/) web site for the WANADA show, on the main page was our club display from a few years ago. It is the lead-in picture to a video for the DC Auto Show. In the video there are brief glimpes of last years display with the FORD GT and Saleen S-7.

Jim Bridgett

[Pete S.]

With my car slightly (right!) apart for about the last month, I am going to need some slightly warmer weather to get it out of the garage to clean off some of the mess; then back into the garage for reassembly; I am on the fence about being ready for the show, but will give it a good effort.

Pete S.

[atlanticbluestang]

Rex,
Put me in for a badge.

Chris

[JBRIDGETT]

Rex,

We should have member support at our display on Monday the 25th and Tuesday the 26th. Monday is the opening media day and Tuesday is the second media day and the Congressional preview and Benefit Gala. I will try to be available for the Monday media day. The show is open to the publc the 27th through the 31st.

Jim Bridgett

[vamach1]

Do you know the times for Monday-Wednesday? I'll check the website.

Rex

[wsovonick]

Jim, I work downtown and can make myself available to help out. Let me know when you need folks on those dates.

Wade Sovonick
NCRMC Member #3143-10
MCA Member #74399

[BMontgomery]

Rex,

I too work downtown just a few subway stops away from the Convention Center. If you need/want member support on Monday or Tuesday, as Jim suggests, please let me know.

Thanks!
Bob Montgomery
NCRMC #3326-06

[atlanticbluestang]

I just picked up a number of boxes today from Virginia Classic Mustang at the club's PO box and I will be delivering them to the Auto Show so that they can be handed out by the club's volunteers. The club is going to send Virginia Classic Mustang 300 Spring Show Flies and they have agreed to put them in the catalog when handed or mailed

Thank you Virginia Classic Mustang, Richard Porter and Lyn Rumble for making this happen.:)

[vamach1]

If you want to come hang out at the club display send me an email asap so I can get you a pass to get into the show. Otherwise you gotta pay $12. rturner72@verizon.net

Rick Robinson - 10 supercharged V-6
Hugh Barber - 07 orange GT
Buddy Turner - 07 Shelby GT
Lynn Rumble - 70 Grabber fastback
Scott Shepherd - 65 conv restomod
Wade Sovonick - 66 red convertible
Bill Sarver - 67 T-5 coupe
Eric Webb - Cobra Daytona Coupe
Val Wadsworth - Cobra replica
Jim Bridgett - 70 Boss 302
Fred Anderson - 66 GT convertible
Pete S - Red Ford GT
Jerry Papa - 67 coupe
Mike Paluh - 73 Mach1
Rex Turner - 72 sprint

[halehouse]

Do you guys think Friday morning would be a good time to go to the show? Thinking of bringing the family in then. We went last year during a really busy time on the weekend and we are thinking this time might be better...maybe not as crowded and we would Metro in.

[JBRIDGETT]

Friday morning at the show should be pretty good. The crowd starts to build around 4 PM. Friday is usually pretty busy. Saturday is busy all day.

Jim Bridgett

[shelby07]

I can be there Wednesday to Sunday.

[halehouse]

I just picked up a number of boxes today from Virginia Classic Mustang at the club's PO box and I will be delivering them to the Auto Show so that they can be handed out by the club's volunteers. The club is going to send Virginia Classic Mustang 300 Spring Show Flies and they have agreed to put them in the catalog when handed or mailed

Thank you Virginia Classic Mustang, Richard Porter and Lyn Rumble for making this happen.:)


Boxes of...? What are you handing out?

[halehouse]

Friday morning at the show should be pretty good. The crowd starts to build around 4 PM. Friday is usually pretty busy. Saturday is busy all day.

Jim Bridgett

Friday it is then. We'll come in early and will be sure to stop by the booth. :)

[shelby07]

Calling for rain on Sunday the 24th! Can the cars go in Saturday or Monday?:( I sure hope they're wrong!!!

[atlanticbluestang]

Boxes of...? What are you handing out?

Catalogs from Virginia Classic Mustang.

[tr6nut]

Calling for rain on Sunday the 24th! Can the cars go in Saturday or Monday?:( I sure hope they're wrong!!!


Any weather report that far out is just an educated guess. Right now (1/18@1200) on weather.com, it says cloudy with a 20% chance of rain for Sunday (but raining on Friday and Monday). I'm sure by tomorrow that will change as well.

[Pete S.]

I'll bring a bunch of extra towels. And that's what I read too: rain at night, but just cloudy during the day.

Pete S.

[shelby07]

Yea! 20% is good! :D

[atlanticbluestang]

I'll bring a bunch of extra towels. And that's what I read too: rain at night, but just cloudy during the day.

Pete S.

Pete,
You are a great sport! Thanks for bring some extra towels. I am hoping for no rain. I will see everyone at the Auto Show Sunday afternoon. I will be delivering Club Flyers, etc.

Chris

[shelby07]

Now just cloudy for Sunday, cross your fingers!:D

[tr6nut]

Now just cloudy for Sunday, cross your fingers!:D

Well if it's really nasty, there is a car wash a couple of blocks away from the convention center.......:rolleyes:

[shelby07]

The Mustang Gods are happy :p . Rain late Sunday according to channel 5, cloudy according to the web. Either way, we have a chance of getting to the show dry! :cool:

[shelby07]

If your car is supercharged, according to Keene Bell, if you get below 1/4 tank of fuel, harm could be done the the fuel pump and supercharger. We'll have to cheat a bit with the fuel going into the car show. The checking last year was bad at best. I think I pointed to the amps guage and that was good enough for the security people.

And, don't run out and buy the blue painters tape, I have enough for everyone.

[tr6nut]

If your car is supercharged, according to Keene Bell, if you get below 1/4 tank of fuel, harm could be done the the fuel pump and supercharger. We'll have to cheat a bit with the fuel going into the car show. The checking last year was bad at best. I think I pointed to the amps guage and that was good enough for the security people.

And, don't run out and buy the blue painters tape, I have enough for everyone.

Actually since the 2005-current Mustangs use the fuel to cool the pump and have a no-loss (non-recirculating) fuel system, its not recommended to run any of them with less than 1/4 tank of gas for long periods of time.

[atlanticbluestang]

I have been is indoor shows where the fire marshall wanted full fuel tanks. The reason for a full fuel tank was that there where little to no gas vapors which was the explosive component to the the gasoline. The fire marshall at the convention center has the opposite thoughts. Very confusing.

Here is what is on the Washington Auto Show about fuel, etc

⇒ All fuel in tanks must NOT EXCEED ¼-tank or five (5) gallons, whichever is less.
⇒ All vehicle batteries must be disconnected and cable ends must be taped.
⇒ All vehicles must have locking gas caps or gas caps sealed with tape.
⇒ All exit doors and fire safety equipment must not be blocked or obstructed.

Attached is the Exhibitor Manual

[atlanticbluestang]

Rex,
What time should everyone arrive at the convention center on Sunday?

[halehouse]

The checking last year was bad at best. I think I pointed to the amps guage and that was good enough for the security people.

.

:D Now, that's funny.

[vamach1]

I'll be there at 1pm but you can get there at 11am if you want.

I put everyone that wanted a pass on the list.

[shelby07]

The rain is PM, I hope! If we get there early, the entrence is covered. Once there, we're dry until the doors open.

[tr6nut]

Dammit, it's 8:30 and starting to rain. Don't forget to bring extra towels.

[shelby07]

OK, I plan to be there everyday around 10am, 11 at the latest. So if anyone has something else they have to do, I'll be on guard duty!

P.S. The weatherman SUCKS!

[BMontgomery]

I'll be there at 1pm but you can get there at 11am if you want.

I put everyone that wanted a pass on the list.

Where do we go to pick up our pass?

[JBRIDGETT]

Rex,

I spoke with one of the people at the convention center and they put up another length of curtains between "DC Lottery" and our display. I took the extra stand an replaced the stand that was taped to hold the railing. I don't think we will need any extra fiencing. They were still setting up displays today. The FORD display is going to look great, once they put everything together. The exotic and high dollar cars are going next to us on "C" hall. The guy said that they will leave a walk-way between the displays.

Jim Bridgett

[atlanticbluestang]

Rex,

I spoke with one of the people at the convention center and they put up another length of curtains between "DC Lottery" and our display. I took the extra stand an replaced the stand that was taped to hold the railing. I don't think we will need any extra fiencing. They were still setting up displays today. The FORD display is going to look great, once they put everything together. The exotic and high dollar cars are going next to us on "C" hall. The guy said that they will leave a walk-way between the displays.

Jim Bridgett

Thanks Jim for the update on displays. I am really looking forward to see the Ford display. I hope that the new 5.0 liter motor is in the display.

[halehouse]

I saw the photo of the display set-up in the Photo area of the site. Looks good. Looking forward to checking it out in person on Friday!

[Pete S.]

I took a few pictures and they can be seen here:

http://home.comcast.net/~skatesharpening/2010WANADA.htm

Pete S.

[JBRIDGETT]

Not to throw a damper on the show, but we may be getting snow beginning Friday afternoon through Saturday. Could be significant. But let's hope that it goes south and misses us completely. Could make it interesting getting the cars home on Sunday.

Jim Bridgett

[shelby07]

Thanks Jim, I can worry about that all week! :confused:

[tr6nut]

Got any other good news to share? ;)

[tr6nut]

Here's a couple of photos that are on the US News & World Report website article about the WANADA Show:

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/php/galleries/image.php/105/2/2.jpg

http://www.usnews.com/usnews/php/galleries/image.php/105/11/11.jpg

[tr6nut]

And from the United Press International website:

http://photos.upi.com/slideshow/lbox/a6f9bd61a76cdf2ea007f38035d2e2c4/Washington-Auto-Show.jpg

[vamach1]

Dang - I should of hung out all day Tuesday :-( and not just showed up for the free food and beer :-)
Awesome picture Pete :-)

[Pete S.]

Day 2

http://home.comcast.net/~skatesharpening/WANADA02.htm

[wsovonick]

Pete, some guy stopped by the display last night and fell in LOVE with your GT. He really wanted to meet the owner. I'd be surprised if he didn't come back again.

[halehouse]

We made it in to the show this morning. The club's display looked great and it was nice to go at a time that wasn't crowded. We talked to Lynn for a quite a bit and he invited my son to sit in his car. We got some fun pics of him in it and pretending to check the oil. It was fun. There was a magician doing card tricks at the Ford display upstairs and that was pretty entertaining.

[vamach1]

He "clayed" my car at the show and that 38 year old paint looks great. I need to wax it now for the ride home Sunday in the friggin snow :-(

[shelby07]

SNOW!, we're screwed :eek: I watched Jim's friend this morning, good old Chuck Bell. Hope he comes back to the show today, I've got a few things to say to him. He said he was going to mention the club and he didn't. He said it wasn't going to snow and now he's smiling and forcasting 3 to 6"!:confused:

[tr6nut]

Started snowing down here in Stafford about an hour ago.:eek:

[halehouse]

He "clayed" my car at the show and that 38 year old paint looks great. I need to wax it now for the ride home Sunday.

Yep, Jerry was there also and I felt the difference in the areas on his car that had been clayed and not clayed. I am ready to do both of my cars now in the spring.

Best of luck getting home to all!

[Pete S.]

I went out this morning to run some errands with plow attached to the F150 and about 800 extra pounds in the bed and had no problems; taking it very easy. WTOP was right saying stay at home as many cars around me almost hit me during my venture. This being said, I am still debating tomorrow as I must work from 6:30 AM to 3 PM: and my trailer may not be accessible if the snow get too deep as it is now off in the grass. Maybe I'll hook it up today and practice for tomorrow as I have never towed in the snow either; and I am certain that when we leave the roads won't be in good shape. Wish they's allow us to stay an extra day. Good luck to all, and be careful out there.

Pete S.

[atlanticbluestang]

I went out this morning to run some errands with plow attached to the F150 and about 800 extra pounds in the bed and had no problems; taking it very easy. WTOP was right saying stay at home as many cars around me almost hit me during my venture. This being said, I am still debating tomorrow as I must work from 6:30 AM to 3 PM: and my trailer may not be accessible if the snow get too deep as it is now off in the grass. Maybe I'll hook it up today and practice for tomorrow as I have never towed in the snow either; and I am certain that when we leave the roads won't be in good shape. Wish they's allow us to stay an extra day. Good luck to all, and be careful out there.

Pete S.

I am am going to call Rex and see if his contacts at the Auto Show can arrange to have cars stay another day. I will keep everyone posted.

[tr6nut]

Maybe I'll hook it up today and practice for tomorrow as I have never towed in the snow

When I moved to VA from CA, I towed my vintage race car across country. The one encounter I had with snow still ranks high on my list of "oh sh*t" moments. Be careful.

[Pete S.]

When I moved to VA from CA, I towed my vintage race car across country. The one encounter I had with snow still ranks high on my list of "oh sh*t" moments. Be careful.

Absolutely & Thanks.

[vamach1]

Hopefully we can leave the cars in the building another evening.

[Oldstyl]

Well I have driven in the snow my whole life and usually find it enjoyable believe it or not. BUT TODAY was WAY DIFFERENT...my little BMW 328i Convertible is not made for winter driving....especially with no additional weight in it. I had successfully navigated Twinbrook Parkway, Braddock Road, 495, 66, and Nutley but then I turned onto Tapawingo ...and the combination of gumball tires, a slight uphill grade, and ice did me in. The car just slowed to a stop, drifted left and slid back down the hill. I had to get 3 teenagers (my son and his friends) to push me up the hill...I had them climb in and away we went. Its amazing what 500 pounds of teenager over the rear axle will do for traction....

[tr6nut]

Hopefully we can leave the cars in the building another evening.

Any word? Or do we still need to get them out tonight?

[JBRIDGETT]

I think Buddy went up to the front office yesterday evening and was told we will have to get the cars out tonight.

I just finished clearing my driveway and the cars. Time to take a shower and get ready to head downtown.

Jim

[atlanticbluestang]

I talked to Buddy who confirmed that all cars need to leave this evening. Good luck to everyone. I am still stuck at the house. I have to get the tracker out and start plowing. It looks like I have 8"

[tr6nut]

I talked to Buddy who confirmed that all cars need to leave this evening. Good luck to everyone. I am still stuck at the house. I have to get the tracker out and start plowing. It looks like I have 8"

According to Channel 5, Stafford got 10". Just finished shoveling and clearing the cars. Gonna get cleaned up and we'll start up to DC in an hour or so.

[atlanticbluestang]

According to Channel 5, Stafford got 10". Just finished shoveling and clearing the cars. Gonna get cleaned up and we'll start up to DC in an hour or so.

I just finished shoveling and I am getting cleaned and heading to Rex's house to help him out.

[JBRIDGETT]

Great show. Crowds were down a little compared to the past. Today's crowd was good and the FORD displays were jammed with people.

Thanks to all who participated.

[vamach1]

Thanks to everyone that participated and helped out. I got home about 8:30 which wasn't too bad considering I did not get into the building with the truck until 7:45. I think the car got a little dirty on the ride home but thank goodness the snow came yesterday and not today.

[shelby07]

This was great, I didn't want the flat bed to wait so I called when Rex showed up with his truck to load the fence. At 8:30 I was outside and waited until 9:15 and called the flat bed again. He was in Manassas and would be there in 45 minutes. After another call, he got there at 11PM. Almost midnight getting home. But the car is clean! :D

The good thing is 1 entire box of applications were asked for by visitors once we took them off the top of the table. If we get a third of them back the show would have been a success I think.

[JBRIDGETT]

Buddy,

Sorry hear that you had to wait that long for the truck. I took it easy going out NY Avenue. Only hit one spot where the road was wet. Just a small amount of spray. New York Avenue and Route 50 were dry. Dusty from salt but dry.

Once I got onto my street there were still places where there was packed snow on the street. I took it easy and had the wife open the garage door so that wouldn't have to wait for the door to open. The sun had melted the snow in the driveway. I think the car did fairly well considering the conditions.

I was home by 8:15.

Jim Bridgett

[wsovonick]

I just posted some photos from the show. I think I got at least one pic of everyone's car. I really enjoyed hanging out with fellow club members during the show. I decided to ditch the roll-back at the last minute and drove home. My trip went well, with minimal road smooge accumulated. I'm power washing the undercarriage and wheel wells tonight. I hope everyone else did OK as well.

[Pete S.]

Like the rest of you, it was definately a challenge getting out and getting home. Sure, I had the trailer, but it is never that easy climbing in and out of the drivers window and carefully strapping the wheels in place: not to mention having to get everything out of DC and back to Rockville. I unloaded the car this evening after work, and after sanding down the driveway, got it into the garage. It's been a tough week, yet the crowds always seem to enjoy all of our cars; so it's worth it.

Pete S.

[tr6nut]

I actually didn't get mine home until this afternoon. I got with a 1/4 mile of the house and the residential streets hadn't been plowed so it was a no-go. THe car spent the night at my Mother's house in Dumphries in her garage. Went by after work today and brought the car home. A little dirty, but nothing that won't wash off.

[halehouse]

Thought you might like to see a couple of pics we took of my son at the auto show on Friday morning. The whole show was a lot of fun.

[wsovonick]

I found this video on the web.

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[vamach1]

Why didn't we think of doing a video??

Imagine if the show was the 1st week of February. We would have had zero cars.

[wsovonick]

A couple of the club's high power rides are featured in this video.

http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/multimedia/video/index.asp

[vamach1]

Yeah - they zoomed on the Ford GT and then out to all our Mustangs :-)

[atlanticbluestang]

A couple of the club's high power rides are featured in this video.

http://www.washingtonautoshow.com/multimedia/video/index.asp

Here are to snippits from the video.