September 2016 Meet - Sat 9/10 Chatterbox Inn, Augusta, NJ

[BonzoHansen]

The Chatterbox has one of the best cruise nights in the northeast. We meet earlier in the day, so hang out and watch the cars pour in. Milkshakes!

When: Saturday 9/10 (rain date Sat 9/17)
Time: Get there by 3:30pm to get a spot

Where: Chatterbox Drive In (http://www.chatterboxdrivein.com/)
1 State Highway 15
Augusta, NJ 07822
Tel: 973-300-2300
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1+state+route+15,+augusta,+nj+07822&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=61.669968,114.257813&ie=UTF8&ll=41.119921,-74.711623&spn=0.00729,0.013947&t=h&z=16)

The manager will tell us where to park. Details will be provided closer to the meet date. We will likely be parked in the grass where they park the 'late models' for cruise night

For anyone that posts up saying 'maybe', please try to update your status a few days before the meet if possible.

You in?


Scott - BonzoHansen
Mike - JerseyMike
Brian - Blackbirdws6 +1
Dave - IROCZMan17
Bob - UBG
Hel67
Keith - The Bishop
Joe - MDShedsSS
Chase - The3lite
Mike - IROC-MIKE
Larry - TaKid455 (Maybe)
Nick - Anti_Rice_Guy
Dave - IROCZman15
zuuhlsT/A
The3lite
Scott - 2MCHPWR (maybe)
...
...



Facebook link -> https://www.facebook.com/events/1115984111817151/

[Jersey Mike]

Me & my hooptie will be there.

[Blackbirdws6]

Never been. In for now +1.

[IROCZman15]

unsure if I will have a functional transmission in the car by then. Unfortunately after limping the car around for the past few months knowing the trans was on its last legs... I did make it down to the club meet this past Saturday... and then decided to drive up north to go to the Chatterbox's Saturday night cruise night.. and the trans finally let go.. probably for good this time. Will be doing some research to figure out the plan of attack, but unsure of my timeline. Count me as a maybe at this point. the same goes for the October Meet (which unfortunately is in the town I grew up in and for the PD I briefly was a dispatcher for).

[Jersey Mike]

unsure if I will have a functional transmission in the car by then. Unfortunately after limping the car around for the past few months knowing the trans was on its last legs... I did make it down to the club meet this past Saturday... and then decided to drive up north to go to the Chatterbox's Saturday night cruise night.. and the trans finally let go.. probably for good this time. Will be doing some research to figure out the plan of attack, but unsure of my timeline. Count me as a maybe at this point. the same goes for the October Meet (which unfortunately is in the town I grew up in and for the PD I briefly was a dispatcher for).

You have 17 days. Get to work!


(...or, just ride shotgun with your cousin / bring the DD :lol: )

[BonzoHansen]

unsure if I will have a functional transmission in the car by then. Unfortunately after limping the car around for the past few months knowing the trans was on its last legs... I did make it down to the club meet this past Saturday... and then decided to drive up north to go to the Chatterbox's Saturday night cruise night.. and the trans finally let go.. probably for good this time. Will be doing some research to figure out the plan of attack, but unsure of my timeline. Count me as a maybe at this point. the same goes for the October Meet (which unfortunately is in the town I grew up in and for the PD I briefly was a dispatcher for).

you can still come!

[unstable bob gable]

Put me n' my Dodge in. This sounds like a cool meet with a nice drive involved.

[hel67]

I'm in.

[The_Bishop]

Holy crap, I'm actually not working for this one! Should be able to make it.

[MDSheds_SS]

The Z is still in overhaul mode, any room for a holden?

[Jersey Mike]

The Z is still in overhaul mode, any room for a holden?

YES. YES. YES. YES. YES! :redblob::leghump::banana::naughty:

[NJ Torque]

D'oh... Another Saturday... I'm out.

[Jersey Mike]

D'oh... Another Saturday... I'm out.

We'll be sure to sprinkle in an occasional Sunday meet for folks like you.

[BonzoHansen]

D'oh... Another Saturday... I'm out.

call out sick lol

[unstable bob gable]

The Z is still in overhaul mode, any room for a holden?

That's a ride I'd like to see in person.

[MDSheds_SS]

If the weather is clear and I can muscle the keys from my Pops I'm in with the Ute.

[zuuhlsT/A]

if I can get the 79 T/A running right I'll show up. She's in primer but I really don't care. Just want to drive her.

[The3lite]

I'll be there with the SS!!! Chatterbox always has a very impressive turnout.

[unstable bob gable]

if I can get the 79 T/A running right I'll show up. She's in primer but I really don't care. Just want to drive her.

Driving is what it's all about. I'd rather see a driven project
then hear about what's home in the garage...

[IROC-MIKE]

I'm in. I messaged a few members and suggested meeting up to rally in together so if anyone wants to join me I leave from Wyckoff and take the following route:
Rt 208 North to Rt 287 South to Route 23 North. Route 23 eventually turns into a 2 lane road near Ogdensburg where I make a left at the light at the bottom of 23 onto Munsonhurst Road. From there its a few miles of country roads and a short jump onto Rt 15 that puts you right in front of the Chatterbox and it would make an impressive showing if a dozen or so cars rolled up together.
For those who aren't familiar with this route, it offers a few miles of straight, flat highway sprints and some twisties, sweepers, elevation changes, etc like a giant 30 mile road course. Some of the way is pretty lightly traveled (by North Jersey standards) so there's a good chance we'll have some sections of the trip all to ourselves for a few miles. There's a scenic rest area (just parking) on 23 which is a good place to get a group pic of the cars as well as a midpoint for groups from different directions to meet and do the last leg of the trip together. I'm located right in the middle of the old and current Wyckoff shows and it takes me about 40 minutes or so this way. It's a stress-free ride with little truck traffic, distracted drivers and other things to worry about. If anyone going wants to meet at my house you're ALL welcome to follow me up (or lead if you want). The ultimate goal would be to try to get as many together for the longest amount of trip so if a bunch of you are already going there together please let me know and I'll go out of my way to meet up with you if its practical.

[Jersey Mike]

I'm in. I messaged a few members and suggested meeting up to rally in together so if anyone wants to join me I leave from Wyckoff and take the following route:
Rt 208 North to Rt 287 South to Route 23 North. Route 23 eventually turns into a 2 lane road near Ogdensburg where I make a left at the light at the bottom of 23 onto Munsonhurst Road. From there its a few miles of country roads and a short jump onto Rt 15 that puts you right in front of the Chatterbox and it would make an impressive showing if a dozen or so cars rolled up together.
For those who aren't familiar with this route, it offers a few miles of straight, flat highway sprints and some twisties, sweepers, elevation changes, etc like a giant 30 mile road course. Some of the way is pretty lightly traveled (by North Jersey standards) so there's a good chance we'll have some sections of the trip all to ourselves for a few miles. There's a scenic rest area (just parking) on 23 which is a good place to get a group pic of the cars as well as a midpoint for groups from different directions to meet and do the last leg of the trip together. I'm located right in the middle of the old and current Wyckoff shows and it takes me about 40 minutes or so this way. It's a stress-free ride with little truck traffic, distracted drivers and other things to worry about. If anyone going wants to meet at my house you're ALL welcome to follow me up (or lead if you want). The ultimate goal would be to try to get as many together for the longest amount of trip so if a bunch of you are already going there together please let me know and I'll go out of my way to meet up with you if its practical.

Mike,
You already know I'm in! As you know, I'm right off of Rt 23 and working on getting a few other North Jersey guys involved. We'll square away a rendezvous point some time next week.
In the meantime, I'm loving the increasing head count! :mrgreen:

[TaKid455]

Maybe. Car of choice TBD

[MDSheds_SS]

Can we take the route that leads us threw Mexico so we can stretch out our throttle cables?

[Jersey Mike]

Bump, 4 days out!

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

https://www.facebook.com/events/1115984111817151/

Threw up a Facebook event page, invite your friends.

[ar0ck]

This whole working weekends things is really putting a damper on my hobbies and social life.

[IROCZman15]

arOck.. I know exactly what you mean bud. it can become a bummer



you can update my status to be a yes. I should have the blown transmission/converter out of the car by then, however I won't have the new setup installed in time. My cousin and I did about 75% of the trans removal today during the afternoon but we just ran out of time and fell short on taking out the trans-to-bellhousing bolts before I had to go to work tonight.

I'll probably just be in my daily driver 2006 dodge ram truck and I have to work that night also.. so I'll only be at the Chatterbox or a little bit.

[2MCHPWR]

is this only for the NJBOA crew? or is it in conjunction with the chatterbox's normal cruise in?
i'm gonna try and go.

[MDSheds_SS]

Unfortunately I have to bail out on this one, it's the wifeys wedding shower and I'm on present pick-up duty.

[ryba1985]

Unfortunately, my 2002 Pontiac Firebird didn't make it to Saturday... only made it to Tuesday! If anyone is interested in the car, shoot me a message. She broke down yesterday (overheated) with 190K miles and is fair condition otherwise. Don't have the time to fix her up, but hope someone else might.

[BonzoHansen]

is this only for the NJBOA crew? or is it in conjunction with the chatterbox's normal cruise in?
i'm gonna try and go.

Come on out, we just jump the regular cruise.

[unstable bob gable]

Unfortunately I have to bail out on this one, it's the wifeys wedding shower and I'm on present pick-up duty.

Well that's a punch in the head. I wanted to see the Ute!

[Blackbirdws6]

I hope the weather forecast improves.

[L695speed]

I may be in for this as well. Likely taking the daily. Nothing streetable, at the moment.

[unstable bob gable]

I hope the weather forecast improves.

Probably won't. One friggin' day a month and we can't even have it be nice. :facepalm:

[Jersey Mike]

Gulp. Cross your fingers boys.

[IROC-MIKE]

Is anyone going to try to meet up along the way, or are we all going solo? I'm going to meet up with Jersey Mike near Rt 23/ 287 which is basically the start of the trip for us.
If those who already committed to going want to provide me with your location I'm more than happy to plot out a course of several points along the way for each of you to decide what one you want to meet at. This way individuals can meet up with others from different areas at spots along their routes and continue to other points so by the time we get to the Chatterbox we should have everyone in one group.

[rockbox]

I should be there a little bit later. Hopefully the rain stays away.

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Weather looks to be fine until late (9pmish). IROC MIKE some of us from NW are cruising in together, but not in your direction.

[redsoxsstink]

im in with the 71... mike and nick where are you guys starting your cruises at? im gonna pick the closest one to me and head that way and cruise up to chatterbox with whichever crew

[wrong generation]

not sure if ill make it or not. looks like i'm stuck replacing a fence tommrow

[L695speed]

Larry hasn't chimed in yet, but he was saying we could use his shop as a meet up spot for a cruise. He's unsure if he can go, but people can still meet up there. I'm either riding shotgun with him and getting a ride back to my car if he leaves early, or I'm taking the daily. I'll sort that out when I get there tomorrow. Anyway, details.

Meet up around 2:30. At Second Gen Engineering. Address would be 116 Mill Street Hackettstown NJ. Just look for the lot with F bodies scattered about. I think we may wing it on the way up to the Chatterbox. It'd be a 40 minute romp give or take, and you'll burn a quarter tank of fuel.

See people tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have something revived for this meet next year.

[BonzoHansen]

Btk and i will be there but might be running late, my son has a game

[enRo]

Last minute RSVP, I'll be there with the catfish

[L695speed]

Alright guys, weather seems to be a go. So don't use it as an excuse. I'll see some of you at Larry's at 2:30, and see the rest of you there.

[Jersey Mike]

Last minute RSVP, I'll be there with the catfish

Which car was yours? I had to leave by 6, I know others left early as well, so I'm wondering if I saw your car or not. I don't think we've met

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Was good seeing everyone, and while muggy as hell I'm glad it didn't storm on us.

[redsoxsstink]

Was good seeing everyone, and while muggy as hell I'm glad it didn't storm on us.

muggy is def a good word to describe the weather.. i def need that dynamat in that car so freaking hot..

good seeing everyone probably the first meet ive been to since duke island a few years ago.

[The_Bishop]

I can't believe I made it to one, finally! Good seeing you folks.

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice seeing everyone. It almost didn't happen for me due to the rogue rain storm just as I left the house.

[Jersey Mike]

Nice seeing everyone. It almost didn't happen for me due to the rogue rain storm just as I left the house.

Thankfully you're well versed in DropTop Science :lol:

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Thankfully you're well versed in DropTop Science :lol:

Yet another reason convertibles are better. Don't even need a top to stay dry - can still feel the wind in your hair. 8-)

[The_Bishop]

Tell me that next time you get caught in a thunderstorm, when there's traffic. :lol:

[Blackbirdws6]

See there is this button on the console that will not allow rain enter the interior... T-tops vehicles do not have this luxury. :)

[IROCZman15]

good seeing you guys. sorry I had to leave early.

[The_Bishop]

My fully functional AC says I don't need to run topless when it might rain. ;) :lol:

[Blackbirdws6]

My AC is fully functional as well :)

[The_Bishop]

Touche, good sir. Touche.