Wings and Wheels

[SVT10th]

IU just ran across this and thought it sounded cool.

The 2013 GREAT NEW ENGLAND WINGS & WHEELS

http://www.greatnewenglandwingsandwheels.com/uploads/images/wingsbanner2.jpg
The Galaxy Community Council, organizer of the Great New England Air Show, is proud to present the first edition of the Great New England Wings and Wheels, August 24th and 25th, 2013, at the Westover Metropolitan Airport, 255 Padgette Street in Chicopee, MA.
The two day family-friendly event will feature static vintage and modern aircraft, as well as CARS, CARS, CARS. Music groups, along with food and beverage vendors will keep everyone entertained and nourished. The cost to attend is $10 per person. Children under 12 are free.
Aviation enthusiasts will see civilian aircraft and War Birds, including a C-47 transport, General Hap Arnold’s B-25 Bomber and other World War II aircraft. It is possible, but not confirmed, that other static aircraft may include a few currently operational military aircraft.
For automobile enthusiasts, early 1900’s antiques to modern exotics and everything in between will be on display. The cost for vehicle entries is only $20.00 per day and includes your parking spot, admission for driver and rider, and a goodie bag for the first 500 registrants. An early registration discount of $5.00 will be available at our web site.

There's even a "Have your Mustang photographed with a Mustang" event.

The bad news -- it's two hours away in Chicopee, Mass. But if enough people are interested, it would probably be a blast.

http://greatnewenglandwingsandwheels.com/

[Jibber]

I would be interested in this for one of the two days.
Even though I don't want to do the "car show thing" this year, this one sounds different enough and may be worth the effort.

[ToplessPony94]

Me, too. It's the same weekend as the ECCC show at Alvirne in Hudson, which I hope to finally make it to this year. Somehow I've never made that one even though it's in my town. But that's Sunday, I believe, and doing this on Saturday would be cool!

[SVT10th]

Yep, I was thinking saturday would be the better day to try for also.

[chachee52]

If I'm not in a parade that day I'd be up for a cruise down.

[chachee52]

So, this date is coming up QUICKLY (I can't believe it).
Anyone still interested in this? I think I'd like to check it out.

[SVT10th]

Assuming the weather is good, I'm up for it.

[Jibber]

So, this date is coming up QUICKLY (I can't believe it).
Anyone still interested in this? I think I'd like to check it out.

Get a plan in place...... See what happens.

[ToplessPony94]

I'm still interested - will check tonight if it still looks doable.

[chachee52]

So looking at this, it looks like it's about a 2hr drive. There are a couple of ways to get there. I'm kind of looking at heading down Rt 2 to 202 to 33. I think that it would would a little nicer drive than the Pike.
I've talked to a couple people and it looks like Saturday would be the day to head down. If we do Rt 2, there is a rest area at Rt3 and 113 in Tyngsboro, or we can do the rest area on 495 (or both if need be).
It starts at 9am, so plan on leaving around 7am?
Whose in?

[ToplessPony94]

I'm still interested unless something comes up. I'm also planning to be at the ECCC show in Hudson on that Sunday.

[ToplessPony94]

Note: The registration form for this event says all vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher!

[chachee52]

Note: The registration form for this event says all vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher!
Good catch, I'll make sure I drink plenty of water before we enter the show

[SVT10th]

So looking at this, it looks like it's about a 2hr drive. There are a couple of ways to get there. I'm kind of looking at heading down Rt 2 to 202 to 33. I think that it would would a little nicer drive than the Pike.
I've talked to a couple people and it looks like Saturday would be the day to head down. If we do Rt 2, there is a rest area at Rt3 and 113 in Tyngsboro, or we can do the rest area on 495 (or both if need be).
It starts at 9am, so plan on leaving around 7am?
Whose in?

I think it's going to be much more than 2 hours if we take that route. Google adds 30 minutes for that route as opposed to the Rt 495 & I-90 route. But I don't know the area so I can't tell if it's a reasonable estimate....
Meeting up at 7am is fine, but I think we should plan the highway to "make time" -- and maybe do the scenic cruise on the way home.....

[ToplessPony94]

I think it's going to be much more than 2 hours if we take that route. Google adds 30 minutes for that route as opposed to the Rt 495 & I-90 route. But I don't know the area so I can't tell if it's a reasonable estimate....
Meeting up at 7am is fine, but I think we should plan the highway to "make time" -- and maybe do the scenic cruise on the way home.....

I agree, Jim.

[Jibber]

As of right now, I'm in for Saturday...

[chachee52]

I think it's going to be much more than 2 hours if we take that route. Google adds 30 minutes for that route as opposed to the Rt 495 & I-90 route. But I don't know the area so I can't tell if it's a reasonable estimate....
Meeting up at 7am is fine, but I think we should plan the highway to "make time" -- and maybe do the scenic cruise on the way home.....

Mapquest was 20 min. Either way, I don't think that it's that big of a deal, but what ever people want.

[ToplessPony94]

As of right now, I'm in for Saturday...

Me, too. I just registered. Kevin, Maybe I can meet you at your place and we can both go meet Todd?

[ToplessPony94]

I just got my confirmation email and it contained the following information:

To ensure everyone has a good and safe time, we have identified the following rules of operation:

Due to the proximity of our neighbor, Westover Air Reserve Base, should you decide to have your vehicle pictured with one of the planes, your vehicle may be subjected to a security inspection as you enter the tarmac where the planes are on display.

All vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher.
No Haz Mat or weapons are allowed.
No coolers may be brought onto the show field.
Registration includes admission for the driver and one passenger. Additional passengers must pay the gate fee of $10.
The first 500 registrants will receive goodie bags.
Judging will be by people’s choice with prizes awarded on Sunday.
Gates will open at 8:00 a.m. Show times are from 9 to 5. Vehicles are expected to be on the show field by 10 a.m.
No skates, bikes, roller blades, skate boards or scooters are allowed on the show field.

[chachee52]

No coolers? That's a little crazy I think!! I always pack a cooler for drinks and snacks if I'm at any show all day.
Wow, this show is sounding more and more like a PITA

[whtmare]

No coolers? That's a little crazy I think!! I always pack a cooler for drinks and snacks if I'm at any show all day.
Wow, this show is sounding more and more like a PITA

I was out at the no roller skates part ! Really no roller skates what gives..

Not to mention all the haz mat and weapons I was going to bring lol

[ToplessPony94]

No coolers? That's a little crazy I think!! I always pack a cooler for drinks and snacks if I'm at any show all day.
Wow, this show is sounding more and more like a PITA

If you think this is a PITA, take a look at the new (post-marathon-bombing) rules for what you can't bring into an NFL football stadium. This is pretty tame compared to that. Welcome to the century of terrorism. I am not deterred - there are plenty of vendors promised to be on site. I guess if you don't want to pay the vendors then it's an issue.

[ToplessPony94]

I was out at the no roller skates part ! Really no roller skates what gives..

Not to mention all the haz mat and weapons I was going to bring lol

I guess gasoline doesn't qualify as haz-mat. :)

[chachee52]

If you think this is a PITA, take a look at the new (post-marathon-bombing) rules for what you can't bring into an NFL football stadium. This is pretty tame compared to that. Welcome to the century of terrorism. I am not deterred - there are plenty of vendors promised to be on site. I guess if you don't want to pay the vendors then it's an issue.

I actually have looked at the NFL new rules and have no issue with them. And that was in the planning WELL before the Marathon Bombings. Personally I don't see a need to bring a huge bag of crap to watch a football game. You haven't been able to bring food in for years and your there to watch the game, why do you need computers/tablets and such at the game? But that's my opinion.
At car show's you do a lot of walking around and most of the time its in an open field with limited vendors so I usually have drinks/water in a cooler. This won't deter me from going, only weather will do that (not driving that far in the rain again this year).
So I'll wait to register to see what the weather says about Tues/Wed to register.

[SVT10th]

I agree No Coolers is a annoyance. (Remember how well that worked at the Pease Air Show a few years ago? It was ridiculously hot, no one could have coolers and the vendors were charging insane prices for water. A lot of people ended up needing medical attention.)

Like Todd, I'll register when I have a better idea if the weather gonna hold.

[Jibber]

What's the status with this? Weather obstacle has been removed. Looks to be nice..

Meet up plans finalized?

[chachee52]

What's the status with this? Weather obstacle has been removed. Looks to be nice..

Meet up plans finalized?

I'm in, just about to register. Kind of sounds like its just Jim, Bruce, Jibber and me so far. I think that if we meet on Rt 3 either at the park and ride on 113 or the Mobile station the next exit down on Westford Rd that way we can get snacks/drinks for the road (not to put in the coolers!!!), and gas up if we need that too.
7ish?

[chachee52]

So FYI, we can no longer register for the car show online. It must be done at the show now. O well.

[SVT10th]

Todd, How about 7:30? Don't really feel like leaving at 6:30 in the am.

Bruce, Kevin,
You want to meet at 7-ish somewhere around Hudson and cruise down to pick up the Mass contingent? Wheres a good place?

[ToplessPony94]

Todd, How about 7:30? Don't really feel like leaving at 6:30 in the am.

Bruce, Kevin,
You want to meet at 7-ish somewhere around Hudson and cruise down to pick up the Mass contingent? Wheres a good place?

We can meet in Hudson at the old Stop & Shop parking lot (the store just closed, so plenty of room!) right near the Haffner's gas station and where the Sagamore Bridge meets Lowell Road (where Wason Rd. meets Lowell Rd. too) Very easy access to Rt. 3 from there. What say you guys?

One more thing: While I'm not one for getting up early, it does say that all cars must be on the show field by 10:00AM, so we can't leave too late.

[chachee52]

Jim, you know me, the later the better!!! I just thought before we said 7, I agree 7:30 is fine. It only takes two hours to get down there so we should be fine.
And the Hudson Brigde is called the Sagamore? Huh? Never knew that, just called it the Hudson Bridge or sometimes I called it the Bypass (but not too many people call it that. Learn something new every day!!

[SVT10th]

One more thing: While I'm not one for getting up early, it does say that all cars must be on the show field by 10:00AM, so we can't leave too late.

I figure if you, me and Kevin meet up in Hudson by 7, we'll be collecting Todd by 7:20 or so. 2 hours to Chicopee. Should be there by at least 9:30. But if you want to meet earlier we can.....

[Jibber]

So..... It looks like Stop N Shop parking lot at 7:15 ish in Hudson..... Go from there.

Hopefully you clowns can keep up on the highway..... I'm not worried about Jim.... but Bruce and Todd?
Terminators roll at 80-90 so tap out now if you have to. Shouldn't take us 2 hours to get there. 90 minutes tops!

[ToplessPony94]

So..... It looks like Stop N Shop parking lot at 7:15 ish in Hudson..... Go from there.

Hopefully you clowns can keep up on the highway..... I'm not worried about Jim.... but Bruce and Todd?
Terminators roll at 80-90 so tap out now if you have to. Shouldn't take us 2 hours to get there. 90 minutes tops!

LOL!

My car is now running smooth and cool for a change, but I'd rather not get bagged on the way to the show. I say we figure 2 hours for the trip. 7:00 is OK with me. But let's decide so we all plan with the same time.

[chachee52]

So do you guys want to meet in Tyngsboro? I can just meet up there. Remember, I'm only 2 min from Jibber's house. So I can just meet at Stop&Shop if that's easier.
Doesn't matter to me, seems kind of silly for everyone to meet up there and then come and stop one more time.

[Jibber]

So do you guys want to meet in Tyngsboro? I can just meet up there. Remember, I'm only 2 min from Jibber's house. So I can just meet at Stop&Shop if that's easier.
Doesn't matter to me, seems kind of silly for everyone to meet up there and then come and stop one more time.

Yeah, Let's all meet at the Stop N Shop..... In Hudson..... 7am. Can get a coffee at Dunks and roll from there.

[ToplessPony94]

Yeah, Let's all meet at the Stop N Shop..... In Hudson..... 7am. Can get a coffee at Dunks and roll from there.

Agreed, except that I will NOT ever pull my Stang into the lot at that crazy Dunkin. I'll wait for you guys, since I'll be bringing Kahlua Mocha (it's non-alcoholic) from home! We'll see everyone at 7:00 and roll no later than 7:15.

[chachee52]

What happened to 7:30?

[SVT10th]

What happened to 7:30?

7:30 WAS when the NH folks were going to meet in Hudson at 7:00 and then roll down to meet you at 7:30 on rt 3 or wherever.
Now EVERYONE is meeting at 7 at Stop and Shop in Hudson.


Jibber -- PM me your cell #. I already have Todd and Bruce's.

[chachee52]

But it is only 5 min away from the other stop.

[Jibber]

But it is only 5 min away from the other stop.

you want some cheese and bacon with the WHine?

[ToplessPony94]

What happened to 7:30?

It seems to be 7:00 by 3 to 1. Even I (the ultimate not-a-morning-person) agree on 7:00, and I will NOT be wearing my shirt that says "Good Morning is an Oxymoron". Suck it up. :p

[chachee52]

I'm not whining, I'm not complaining, just asking. The timing just didn't add up to our original plan.
I get easily confused if no one has noticed

[hurtin_monky]

No wonder I don't make these events anymore.... everything starts awfully early on weekend mornings

[ToplessPony94]

No wonder I don't make these events anymore.... everything starts awfully early on weekend mornings

I agree. I'm very much not a morning person. I just really want to go to this one this year.

Todd, just yankin' your chain the way everyone always yanks mine about mornings. All in fun. Looking forward to cruisin' down with you!

[chachee52]

What a great show!! Great cars, great planes and some cute girls....... what more could you ask for?
On the way home Jim and I decided to "lets see where this goes" and had a nice cruise through MA. We wound up on Rt 9 and went through Belchertown, yup that's the real name of the town!!!!! Rt 9 west of Worchester is a really cool road to cruise down. On the way out Jim and I saw a General Motors "Parade of Progress" Peter Pan mobile. This thing was things that we all read about and think that they are all destroyed. It was an amazing thing to look at.
This is definitely a show to put on the list of shows to do in the future.

[ToplessPony94]

Yes, I really enjoyed this show, the planes at least as much as the cars. Here's a few photos from today with a P-51 Mustang and a B-25 Mitchell. It was great to enjoy this show today with Kevin, Todd, Jim C., Jay and my sailing friend Dennis. Best day I've had this season!

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm81/ToplessPony94/Wings%20and%20Wheels%202013/1_1-DigitalPhoto_13_GNEWW_0197_zps8216bdc0.jpg (http://s294.photobucket.com/user/ToplessPony94/media/Wings%20and%20Wheels%202013/1_1-DigitalPhoto_13_GNEWW_0197_zps8216bdc0.jpg.html)

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[SVT10th]

Awesome show! Great cruise, nice cars, awesome planes!

Here's some pics:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Mustang%20shows/Wings-Wheels2013/WingsWheels2013-03_zpsfc10cf6f.jpg
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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Mustang%20shows/Wings-Wheels2013/WingsWheels2013-006_zpse63ed0e3.jpg

[SVT10th]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Mustang%20shows/Wings-Wheels2013/WingsWheels2013-007_zps566a012c.jpg
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[SVT10th]

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[SVT10th]

Here's the GM Futurliner we saw on the way out. GM made 12 of these for the "Parade of Progress" that drove around the country in the 1940&41 and 1950-53. These trucks opened up to display all sorts of future tech, like microwaves ovens, stereo sound, television.
There are only 6 or 8 of these trucks left -- the owner of this one has another that is currently undergoing restoration.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Mustang%20shows/Wings-Wheels2013/futurliner1_zps5359f78c.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Mustang%20shows/Wings-Wheels2013/futurliner2_zpsec94fdfa.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa52/langod/Mustang%20shows/Wings-Wheels2013/futurliner3_zps4d2ead25.jpg

[chachee52]

Just to add to Jim's GM bus, I was researching it a little more and one sold for $4million in 2006 at B.J Auction. This was truely a once in a life time experience. I also saw that the top speed is 40mph with a 4 cyl diesel. I kind of hope that they changed that out. It looked that there is one located in Maine, so I would only assume that this was that one.

[chachee52]

Here are some that I took. Unfortunately my good camera had dead batteries, and I forgot that I gave my backups to Rick and Keith on the ride home from Carlisle, so these are from my cell.

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[ToplessPony94]

Nice pics, guys! I've been at the ECCC show today, but after I get re-hydrated, fed and a bit of a snooze I'll go thru them and post a few.

[whtmare]

Looks like you guys had fun nice pics!!

[Jibber]

Looks like you guys had fun nice pics!!

Yeah, it was a good show. There were three cars from NHMC present. Pictures with the P51 Mustang was awesome.
That alone was worth the trip down.

[TorchredSVT]

very cool...thanks for sharing the pictures! looks like a perfect weather day

[MY-S281]

very cool !