June 11th, 2006

[pro69]

This emial was sent to a friend of mine who does the Support our Troops show in NE Philly. Currently, we have 20 cars registered. If anyone out here would like to attend, please pm or email me your name, city, state, car you are bringing so that you can be put on the list to get in the base. This is a great way to meet the troops who are fighting abroad, their families, etc. Show your support and come out, we are limited to 50 cars.




Thank you again for the support your group has shown the 111th Wing members and families. We would like to extend
an invitation to your Cruise Night group to be our guest at our Family Day, Sunday, June 11th 10 am-2 pm at Willow Grove Air Base.
Our members would enjoy the cars and also would like to thank your group for always remembering our families.

Your group has touched us with your donations and if any could attend we would be honored!

Thanks,

Sarah Blank
President
Family Readiness Group
111th Fighter Wing Air National Guard

[bluenite]

I would like to attend the car show at the Base on June 11, I have an '87 vette and would love to be part of the group.. Please let me know what I need to do further to register... Thanks...Larry

bluenite@localnet.com 215-942-7810

[GoVetteGo]

This is a great way to support our troops! Count me in!;ps

[pro69]

Glenn and John, THANKS!!!

bluenite, email sent.

[pro69]

Also, time for the day is 10 am until 2 pm. Be at the Willow Grove Air Base as close to 9:30 am as possible. You must enter the base from the intersection at rte 611 & County line rd.
This is FREE. It is just a way to say "Thank You" to the troops for what they do, and for their families to see we are behind their loved ones!!
Thanks for the support guys!!!!!!

[Glennm27]

Just a note on this.

I know from previous events similar to this at the Willow Grove Base that every car entering for display purposes is required to show proof of ownership and proof of up to date Insurance coverage.
Not sure if they mentioned this or not or even if required for this event but I'd be willing to bet it will be required.
If you are not sure, I'd suggest being ready to have this info with you when showing up at 0930 hours at the gate just to be on the safe side.

pro69, I will see you on the 11th.

I am honored to help the folks and their families that give so much to the USA;ps

[74stingray454]

Hey guys, I am looking forward to seeing some of you there. I will have my new addition there if it passes inspection this coming tuesday at Bryners.

I work for the 111th every day as a A-10 mechanic ( I maintain the ejection seat systems) and appreciate your willingness to come on out and let us drool over your cars.

to get on base you must have

Valid driver license
proof of insurance
owners card
wear seat belts

The gate being referred to is the one near the Red Lion restaurant, that is the "air force" gate.... the main gate that everyone sees is the "navy gate"... both gates should have a list of attendees, but to be safe and to make it easier, use the Air force gate at 611 and county line.

Our security will have a better knowledge of the event than the Navy, yeah, silly, one base, two different gate manned by two different branches.

any questions, please feel free to ask here and Ill answer best i can

[Glennm27]

I work for the 111th every day as a A-10 mechanic ( I maintain the ejection seat systems) and appreciate your willingness to come on out and let us drool over your cars.



Hey, that's cool. I have a buddy, Ryan "Boomer" that fly's those A-10's.

I'm sure you know him..... ;)

[pro69]

stingray, thanks for that info!!!

As I was informed, all the cars for this event are to use the entrance at County Line Rd. and Rte 611, that is where the list of names will be.

Also, from what I understand, the 111th is sending some troops (including their Commander) to Iraq right after this event, so this gives even more reason to show your support.

I am also planning on meeting up with those that are up my way that moring and making a caravan down. Currently, I alone, have 4-5 trailered cars coming!!!! with the caravan including......a 27 t-bodied race car, my car, a 70 Ply. Duster pro street car, another Mopar, a 92 Camaro, etc.

Currently there are about 30-35 cars signed up for this!!!!!!

[74stingray454]

Glenn, to be honest, I dont know many of the guys who fly them. They have thier little world and us mechanics have ours...

Yes, our wing commander is heading over for a while.... and a lot of our guys here were there for the initial invasion of both Iraq and Afghanistan.... we still have a lot of folks deployed around the world today.... and more to come in the future I am sure. I spent my time in the desert as well...

Yes, do use the air force gate at 611 and county line road... be careful as the "terrorist barriers" might pose issues for long truck / trailer combos.... its a concrete "weave" that you have to go through to get to the gate... just for those who are trailering, you might want to scope it out first before commiting to the weave...

Glad to hear of the assortment of cars coming, I for one will have our bone stock 78 Startfire there and maybe the Corvette.... I am working with my Chief here to see how many unit members will bring thier cars out to the show... If anyone is interested in seeing a Ejection seat and what it does, just ask "where is the Egress shop", Ill be more than happy to show you around..

Jim

[Glennm27]

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I am also planning on meeting up with those that are up my way that moring and making a caravan down. Currently, I alone, have 4-5 trailered cars coming!!!! with the caravan including......a 27 t-bodied race car, my car, a 70 Ply. Duster pro street car, another Mopar, a 92 Camaro, etc.

Currently there are about 30-35 cars signed up for this!!!!!!

Where you meeting up in the morning?

I'll meet you too and roll in with the crowd

[pro69]

Jim, question on those barriers.....I know for a fact that I am about 50' long total with truck and trailer, what's your thoughts?????

Glenn, still working on that. I will post up as soon as I finalize it.

[74stingray454]

Pro 69.

a 50 footer might be tough, maybe even impossible..... I have a crew cab silverado and i wont attempt to drag my 10" utility trailer through that gate, i use the navy gate as it is set up and geared for large trucks making deliveries and such.

Ill talk to security and see if there will be seperate accomodations made for folks who are trailering cars to use the navy gate...

Ill post here as soon as I get some dependable information.. If you commit to the air force gate and cant get through the barriers, it would be one heck of a mess trying to get back out of it.

[pro69]

I have 4 trailered cars coming with a possible 2 more. All of us are min. 40 feet in length. I am the longest with a crew cab ford with an enclosed 28' trailer.

[74stingray454]

working now to see if plans can be made to have truck/trailer combos to use the NAVY ( MAIN) gate on 611, all others use the air force gate at 611 and county line. Ill post as soon as i get more details but rest assured, no 40 footer will make it through the AF as it is arranged now.

Jim

[pro69]

Just keep me posted!!! Thanks a bunch for working on this!!!!
Brian

[74stingray454]

As of Monday, 5 June

Issue has been brought to the attention of the higer-ups, so i should have a answer / game plan tomorrow or wednesday. It take time to coordinate our plans through the Navy... Again, one base, two different gates manned by two different branches, each with different commanders / rules to play by.

Just hope the weather co-operates with the show!

Also we have a A-10 on "static display" perhaps I can arrange for cars to be allowed near it for pictures.... have your hot rod parked right next to a decommisioned A-10, Ill have to float that by the commander to see if he'll allow that..



what kind of cars are coming so far?

[Glennm27]

I would love to have my car pictured next to an A-10...

One of my buddies fly's the A-10's out of Willow Grove, Ryan "Boomer" Sherbondy. You guys may know him.

Check out this picture taken just last Friday 6/2/06 from one of the KC refuelers. Click ===> HERE (http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/glennm27//a10s060206.jpg)

[pro69]

Jim, I will see what I can do with the list of cars coming so you have an idea of what will be on display.

Also, is anyone else wants to join us, tomorrow, 6-6-06 is the deadline at 5 pm. All names need to be in by that time.

Brian

[74stingray454]

Glenn, I heard of Sherbondy and heard he was a decent guy, but I dont make it a habit to know pilots.

Years ago when i was 18 years old, new to the Active Air Force and just in my first full year, I came to know a pilot... a nice guy.. Capt Truesdale was his name... A down to earth man, not a cocky young fighter jock, but a genuine decent person and easy to talk to..

In 1994 we were on a deployment to Nellis AFB outside Las Vegas, that one morning I happened to walk by his plane as he was doing his pre flight checks... wished him a day of "happy hunting and safe flight"....... three hours later he was dead, crashed with his plane and made no attept to eject.... After that I just keep my distance from aircrew.... it hurt too much really... may sound wimpy or what have you... it can happen to anyone...

weeks later i was questioned by the investigators who show pictures of what was left of Capt Truesdale..... and his seat... asked if I felt the seat was defective, later on it was decided he never attempted ejection, instead he had "target fixation" and simply flew his plane right into the target....

Pro69.... yeah, give me a idea of what is coming so i can tell the gang at work...

[jim4242]

Is there still time to register?

Jim

jim4242@verizon.net
215-493-6095

[Glennm27]

Jim, see below.....
PM pro69 your name, City, State and car you want to bring onto the base.
Is there still time to register?

Jim

jim4242@verizon.net
215-493-6095




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Also, is anyone else wants to join us, tomorrow, 6-6-06 is the deadline at 5 pm. All names need to be in by that time.

Brian

[pro69]

Jim, PM sent.

[pro69]

Stingray...
2005 Vette, 69 GTO Vert, 70Lemans,03 Cobra, 05 Mustang GT, 62 Impala SS, 03 Mach1, 91 Mustang LX, 71 442 S/W, 62 Chrysler Imperial, 66 GTO,
56 Chevy, 71 Buick Stage 1 GS, 68 GTO, 96 Caprice, 94 Cobra, 92 Chevy Silverado, 81 Malibu, 02 Vette, 76 Vette, 87 Vette, 70 Duster, 56 F-100,
96 Impala SS, 92 Camaro RS, 70 Camaro SS, 69 Nova, 27 T-Bodied Race Car, 86 Olds 442, 64 Ford Galaxie, 70 Mustang Mach1, 69 Camaro Z-28,
02 Mustang Vert, 02 Trans Am, 99 Camaro SS, 67 Camaro RS/SS, 69 Firebird 400 Vert, 75 Trans Am, 67 Mustang F/B, 65 GTO, 70 Trans Am, 96 Cobra, 70 Camaro Z-28 Race Car, 79 Malibu.
Just added a soldier from Dover Air Force Base with an 04 Cobra Vert.
45 cars so far with jim4242 just added and 2 more corvettes possible.

[pro69]

Ok, sorry, but have to do it, I cannot add anymore cars. We have hit our 50 cars (actually went slightly over). I am just waiting on adding my 2 surprise corvettes if they are able to come!!!!

Looks like it will be an awesome day with a wide diversity of cars!!!!!!!!

[74stingray454]

thanks for the list, nice bunch of cars, too bad no AMC's made the list, I love to drool over a AMX or a hot Javelin..

[74stingray454]

OK, this is what i can say as of now. Sorry for all caps, but I want to stress these points

ALL TRAILER COMBOS WILL USE THE MAIN GATE ( NAVY) ON 611

EXPECT TO BE SEARCHED (OPEN TRUNK, HOOD AND GLOVE BOX)

ALL OTHERS WILL USE THE AIR FORCE GATE AT 611 AND COUNTY LINE RD

PLEASE HAVE:

DRIVERS LICENSE
PROOF OF INSURANCE
VEHICLE REGISTRATION

You are here for the 111th "Family day" car show..

for ****PRO 69****

I WILL NEED A DETAILED LIST OF NAMES OF ALL PERSONS WHO WILL BE COMING ON BASE AS WELL AS VEHICLES, SO WHO EVER IS THE MAIN COORDINATOR FOR THIS EVENT, I NEED THAT INFORMATION RIGHT AWAY.



THE GATE MAY ASK FOR SOCIAL SEC NUMBERS TO DO A CHECK PRIOR TO YOU ENTERING TO DO A BACKGROUND CHECK.

[74stingray454]

Also I just want to say thanks to all in advance for taking the time to participate, I know a lot of guys here will be drooling, so bring some extra towels with you to clean the slobber off your rides...

[7DMACH1]

Hey everyone. I'm Ray the guy that has the Troops Cruises at my dealership. I'm glad to see you guys are coming. This should be a GREAT event. I've added a few cars since Brian posted that list. We have a 69 Road Runner, a couple more GTO's, a 30 Model A Ford and a 33 Ford Cabriolet. It's a great mix of cars. Can't wait for Sunday. See you all there. Ray

[Richy]

Sorry I was late.If possible,I'd like to participate.

[7DMACH1]

email me you name, city, state, year, make and model of your car. I have a couple spots left. A couple people cancelled. r.jermyn@northeastlincoln.com

[Richy]

Thanks Ray.

[7DMACH1]

You're in!!!!!!!!!!

[7DMACH1]

REGISTRATION FULL!!!

[pro69]

Should be a great day!!!!!

stingray, contact Ray (7dmach1) he has the list of trailered cars. Some are with me and some are with him, but he has the master list.

[pro69]

Also, I am planning a meet to drive down. The meet will be at the intersection of 202 and County Line Rd. at about 9 am this Sunday. If anyone wants to meet up with us, please let me know. Also, if you want to join the caravan, just look for 4 trailers coming down County Line Rd.
Brian

[7DMACH1]

List Of Cars Attending Willow Grove Family Day

57 cars. Approx. 90 people.

1992 Chevy Camaro RS, 1996 Chevy Impala SS

1999 Chevy Camaro SS, 2003 Chevy Corvette

1987 Chevy Corvette, 1956 Chevy Bel Air

1964 Ford Galaxie, 1970 Chevy Camaro SS

1930 Ford Sdn., 1970 Chevy Camaro Race Car

2005 Mustang GT Conv., 2003 Ford Mustang Mach1

1979 Chevy Malibu, 1966 Pontiac GTO

2002 Ford Mustang Conv., 1967 Mustang Fast Back

1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 Conv., 1975 Pontiac Trans Am

1965 Pontiac GTO, 1970 Pontiac Lemans Sport

1986 Olds 442, 1962 Chrysler Imperial

1988 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, 1970 Ford Mustang Mach1

2002 Z06 Corvette, 1970 Chevy Corvette

1934 Ford Coupe, 1981 Chevy Malibu 4dr. Conv.

1971 Buick GS Stage 1 Conv., 1967 Chevy Camaro RS/SS

1995 Chevy Impala SS, 1969 Chevy Nova SS

1957 Chevy Station Wagon, 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra

2002 Chevy Corvette, 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra Conv.

1969 Pontiac GTO Conv., 1968 Pontiac GTO

1969 Plymouth Road Runner, 1933 Ford Cabriolet

1937 Ford Coupe, 1970 Plymouth Duster

1991 Ford Mustang LX, 2005 Chevy Corvette

1992 Chevy Silverado, 1971 Olds 442 S/W

1930 Ford Model A, 1996 Chevy Caprice Classic

2002 Pontiac Trans Am, 1969 Chevy Camaro Z-28

1932 Ford Coupe, 1927 T-Bodied Race Car

1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 1930 Ford

1970 Pontiac GTO Conv., 1967 Pontiac GTO

1970 Pontiac Trans Am.,

[pro69]

Going to be great spending time with our troops.

Thanks to those members who have made the time to attend!!

[7DMACH1]

HOW ABOUT THE GUY THAT PUT THIS ALL TOGETHER!!!! GEEZ!!! lol

THANX BRIAN FOR ALL THE HELP!!!

[pro69]

Christ Ray, you are EVERYWHERE!!!

Yes, Ray gets a LOT of credit for putting this together!!! Without him, the 111th would not get to enjoy all these cars. And the cruise he does twice a year raises quite a bit of money for them as well. Kudos to you Ray!!!

Glad I could help too!!

[7DMACH1]

Just busting your chops. I would like to thank everyone for attending this, and my Troops Cruise Nights. Without all of you, there wouldn't be an event. This is my 5th year of having the Spring and Fall Troops Cruise that raises money for the Family Readiness Group of the 111th Fighter Wing. Together we have raised a lot of money for a great organization!!! Hope you all can attend the fall event. Details and date to follow. Thanx, Ray

[74stingray454]

list was forwarded to the Navy and Air Force Security folks. All trailer combos will use the Navy Gate and there will be a Air Force person there to check your "papers" and guide you where you need to go. All other who are drivng thier cars here will use the air force gate at county line and 611

I will be available starting at 0900 sunday to take calls and guide folks onto base to either the car parking area or trailer unload area.

Trailered cars will be unloaded about 1,000 feet away from the parking area and then can driven to thier spot. There are NO assigned spots and it is pavement you'll be parking on.

There is no shade, so bring sunscreen. Last I talked to the FRG, they will be providing lunch for those who are attending.

There will be a Aircraft on display for those who would like to take a look around and sit in a LIVE A-10

Points of contact

myself TSgt James McGuire (215) 443-1480 this is my phone number here at the shop, call sunday if there are any problems. I will be at the parking area to assist during setup.

Chief Tom Gillespie, (215) 443-1336, also a active person helping to set this up.

Navy Gate (215) 443-6000 or 443-6454
Air Force Gate (215) 443-1424

any questions, please call me, i am here today ( friday) 0700 - 1600, tomorrow 0700-1600 and sunday 0700-?

[Glennm27]

There will be a Aircraft on display for those who would like to take a look around and sit in a LIVE A-10



cool ..... ;hw :D

[7DMACH1]

Thanx Jim!!!!

[74stingray454]

My pleasure to be of assistance... I am very much looking forward to seeing you all sunday, looks like the weather will be nice!

[7DMACH1]

It should be a GREAT day and a GREAT time!!!!!

[pro69]

Thanks Jim!!! Looking forward to GREAT day!!!

[jim4242]

Is the area where the cars will be shown a secure area as far as cameras to take pictures of the cars. Could someone check to see if it is okay.

Thanks

Jim

[pro69]

Jim, 2 questions:

1. I am thinking about driving my car down, but my wife would end up driving her car seperately so that way if she had to leave early, she could. If, and it's a big if, this would happen, what would I need to provide to you to get her in??

2. Since there is no shade, are there any problems with bringing a 10x10 "tent"(I don't know what else to call it)??

[Glennm27]

Is the area where the cars will be shown a secure area as far as cameras to take pictures of the cars. Could someone check to see if it is okay.

Thanks

Jim

Jim bring your camera. No problems at the base...

[jim4242]

Jim bring your camera. No problems at the base...

Thanks Glenn

[Sledgehammer]

list was forwarded to the Navy and Air Force Security folks. All trailer combos will use the Navy Gate and there will be a Air Force person there to check your "papers" and guide you where you need to go. All other who are drivng thier cars here will use the air force gate at county line and 611

I will be available starting at 0900 sunday to take calls and guide folks onto base to either the car parking area or trailer unload area.

Trailered cars will be unloaded about 1,000 feet away from the parking area and then can driven to thier spot. There are NO assigned spots and it is pavement you'll be parking on.

There is no shade, so bring sunscreen. Last I talked to the FRG, they will be providing lunch for those who are attending.

There will be a Aircraft on display for those who would like to take a look around and sit in a LIVE A-10

Points of contact

myself TSgt James McGuire (215) 443-1480 this is my phone number here at the shop, call sunday if there are any problems. I will be at the parking area to assist during setup.

Chief Tom Gillespie, (215) 443-1336, also a active person helping to set this up.

Navy Gate (215) 443-6000 or 443-6454
Air Force Gate (215) 443-1424

any questions, please call me, i am here today ( friday) 0700 - 1600, tomorrow 0700-1600 and sunday 0700-?

I have had the great luck of burning 6 pistons in my motor the other week. At this time my car does not run....I will still be glad to show the car but will I be able to unload my car close by so I can push it into it's space? :o

Pro69....if I can get close enough to unload I have 2 10x10 tents.....you can use one of mine if needed.

[pro69]

Eric, nice to talk to you!! I have 2 as well!! So between us, 4 should give some good shade!!!!! I say bring the car anyway, I will be more than happy to help you unload, just won't be able to help push it back in as I will be leaving and going straight to work.

[Sledgehammer]

Thanks for the offer....now if you has some pistons...LOL.

I have a winch to get the car in and out....just want to make sure I don't have to push it from God Creation and back...LOL.

[pro69]

list was forwarded to the Navy and Air Force Security folks. All trailer combos will use the Navy Gate and there will be a Air Force person there to check your "papers" and guide you where you need to go. All other who are drivng thier cars here will use the air force gate at county line and 611

I will be available starting at 0900 sunday to take calls and guide folks onto base to either the car parking area or trailer unload area.

Trailered cars will be unloaded about 1,000 feet away from the parking area and then can driven to thier spot. There are NO assigned spots and it is pavement you'll be parking on.

There is no shade, so bring sunscreen. Last I talked to the FRG, they will be providing lunch for those who are attending.

There will be a Aircraft on display for those who would like to take a look around and sit in a LIVE A-10

Points of contact

myself TSgt James McGuire (215) 443-1480 this is my phone number here at the shop, call sunday if there are any problems. I will be at the parking area to assist during setup.

Chief Tom Gillespie, (215) 443-1336, also a active person helping to set this up.

Navy Gate (215) 443-6000 or 443-6454
Air Force Gate (215) 443-1424

any questions, please call me, i am here today ( friday) 0700 - 1600, tomorrow 0700-1600 and sunday 0700-?

Eric, Call any of these numbers to see if you can unload a little closer. I talk to Sgt. McGuire today, very understanding gentleman and from my conversation with him, will do anything he can to help out.

[Sledgehammer]

Thanks...I left a message on Chief Gillespie's voicemail briefly explaining my situation with the broke car. I will try again in the morning. I am going to head back out in the garage and get the heads and intake back on the motor to make it somewhat presentable.

[7DMACH1]

Eric, hope to see you there tomorrow. Ray

[74stingray454]

sledge, call me tomorrow morning (215) 262-1496 and Ill see what i can do

Tents, if you have them, please bring them!

Cameras, will be allowed ONLY in desinated areas, no pictures of the flight line are usually allowed, use caution taking pictures of any aircraft NOT on display..... there are ones set aside for display, please take pictures all you want of these aircraft, the ones on the ramp security gets real antsy over....

Jim McGuire

[74stingray454]

Great event and I want to thank all of those who participated in this event! We loved having you as our guests and hope you'll join us again next year.


Jim