Looks pretty good for us.
Sun 01
Isolated Thunderstorms
82°/61°
33%
W 6 mph
Mon 02
Sunny
86°/63°
6%
E 6 mph
Tue 03
Mostly Sunny
90°/69°
5%
SSE 8 mph
Wed 04
Partly Cloudy
89°/69°
12%
S 9 mph
Thu 05
Mostly Sunny
88°/71°
15%
SSW 9 mph
Fri 06
Partly Cloudy
87°/72°
24%
SSW 9 mph
Sat 07
Scattered Thunderstorms
86°/71°
57%
SSW 8 mph
Sun 08
Scattered Thunderstorms
87°/70°
37%
SW 9 mph
Ok, stupid question---
Are those open for anyone to walk around?
The one in New Jersey is close to my uncle. I know he would love to walk around there, but he isn't a member, and doesn't have a car.
Can anyone go in and look around?
Thanks
As far as I know anyone can walk around and look at the cars on display. They draw plenty of attention from everyone.
I think it would be detrimental to new membership if a person were to be denied a walk to look at the cars.
Many years ago, on the Forum, there was a long discussion about "restricting" access to the show fields. As I remember the gist of the discussions, there were several rather paranoid members being deathly afraid that their car might be vandalized or otherwise "hurt" while on display to the "unwashed" public.
At this late date, I can't remember the responses, but I may have (or someone else) posted a reply that may have asked, "Do you want us to erect a fence and have armed guards with German Shepherd along with them on 24 hour patrol?"
Cooler heads prevailed, and to date, I have never heard of any member's car being damaged at a GN.
So yes, a guest is certainly welcome at the GN show field. Just don't sit your three year old on the hood or trunk for a picture, or get close enough to damage the paint with a metal belt buckle.
I don't know what the above three posts have to do with weather, but if that front comes in early we'll have rain on Friday.
Quote from: Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373 on May 28, 2025, 10:00:53 AMThe one in New Jersey is close to my uncle. I know he would love to walk around there, but he isn't a member, and doesn't have a car.
Can anyone go in and look around?
Thanks
We don't have a Grand National scheduled for New Jersey. Next year is Concord, North Carolina; 2027 is Reno, Nevada; 2028 is Dayton, Ohio.
Quote from: Art Director on May 29, 2025, 12:08:36 AMWe don't have a Grand National scheduled for New Jersey. Next year is Concord, North Carolina; 2027 is Reno, Nevada; 2028 is Dayton, Ohio.
Actually, fair enough.
It is the Raritan region's show. My apologies.
I will leave my comment here tho because of the responses.
However I will remove if you want me to.
Quote from: cadillacmike68 on May 28, 2025, 02:47:07 PMI don't know what the above three posts have to do with weather, but if that front comes in early we'll have rain on Friday.
Ok, you're right. They don't.
But the topic was opened so I asked.
Quote from: Jeff Rosansky CLC #28373 on May 28, 2025, 10:00:53 AMOk, stupid question---
Are those open for anyone to walk around?
The one in New Jersey is close to my uncle. I know he would love to walk around there, but he isn't a member, and doesn't have a car.
Can anyone go in and look around?
Thanks
To my knowledge the show field is open to the public on the day(s) of the judging.
When the GN was in West Des Moines in 2005 or so I was told no, not open to the public. I was not a member.
While the weather forecast has no temperature above 87 or so that to this 61 year old is TOO HOT for early June!
Years ago, 45 years ago when I was 16, in Iowa the heat and humidity would kick in around July 1-15. And be done by Sept 10. Now it's going to be 85-88 here this weekend and we will be dialed in at that until October.
Welcome to normal Earth changes. The scheming greenies are shrewd enough to make billions off of it, even when their 12mpg carbureted Cadillac is touring the countryside on its way to a Grand National.
Quote from: Bryan J Moran on May 30, 2025, 11:31:32 AMWhen the GN was in West Des Moines in 2005 or so I was told no, not open to the public. I was not a member.
While the weather forecast has no temperature above 87 or so that to this 61 year old is TOO HOT for early June!
Years ago, 45 years ago when I was 16, in Iowa the heat and humidity would kick in around July 1-15. And be done by Sept 10. Now it's going to be 85-88 here this weekend and we will be dialed in at that until October.
It's 95-100F down here when it's not raining. I hope this rain / sun clears up by tomorrow morning.
It looks like another beautiful day at the Grand National today. High temperatures will be in the upper 80's and chances of rain will be at near zero. Though a spotty shower can never be ruled out, but not likely.
Enjoy all! The past month here has been horrible. The Cadillac Gods are smiling down at us.
It was mid 80s on the driving tour yesterday, mild (compared to Florida) humidity, bright and sunny.
When we left Lynchburg 2pm), I put the digital IR thermo on various interior parts. I got between 122 - 148 F on the seats, door panels, etc!
Now imagine how hot that would be back in Florida!. That's why I have all the glass on all my cars tinted.
Quote from: Big Fins on May 30, 2025, 12:29:44 PMWelcome to normal Earth changes. The scheming greenies are shrewd enough to make billions off of it, even when their 12mpg carbureted Cadillac is touring the countryside on its way to a Grand National.
More like while they fly around in private jets...
There is plenty of green at the GN site, and that includes maple several maple and other trees to drop sap onto our cars...
I got stuck in a spot that is only shaded by the building in the morning. I have to cover the steering wheel and dash in the afternoon.
Quote from: Big Fins on June 04, 2025, 05:48:02 AMI got stuck in a spot that is only shaded by the building in the morning. I have to cover the steering wheel and dash in the afternoon.
Yes, your car will get scorched. Happens to me all the time at home. At least its not under a tree!
As for the tree sap problems, I took the Fleetwood to a car wash this morning and it got everything cleaned off in a single pass through the wash. I'll let others know. The car was was only 3 miles down the road. The little wash area behind the hotel might also suffice, but my war was covered with it. It has its cover back on until Friday.
It looks to be a nice day today out on the show field. The expected front took a turn to the North and is going to pass north of Nashville. (We're SE of Nashville here) Still too early to tell what the one behind it will do.
Keep your fingers crossed folks!
Anyone here at the GN that is reading these posts, it looks like the afternoon storm that was expected is falling apart. It looks like the worst we can expect up until 18:00 this afternoon may be a quick sprinkle.
Other than that, just light clouds keeping the sun from burning your hide!
It looks nice up until about 14:00 this afternoon, then we're going to get banged good for an hour or so.
Again, it should be a really nice morning and early afternoon out on the show field.
I think there may be 5 people out there that ever look at this forum.
For those of us at home that couldn't make it (and wished we could) your on the scene reports are nice.
Quote from: harry s on June 07, 2025, 10:32:35 AMFor those of us at home that couldn't make it (and wished we could) your on the scene reports are nice.
Please...somebody post some pictures !
Mike
I think all the pictures are posted on the CLC FB site. Harry
Quote from: Mike Baillargeon #15848 on June 07, 2025, 02:39:57 PMPlease...somebody post some pictures !
Mike
When I get home, I'll do a mass file transfer to my computer and will post the best of what I took.
Maybe this is a way of slowly migrating everyone over to FB. Myself? I've never been there.
No conspiracy just easier to post mass quantities of pictures on Fakebook.
I saw the cars up close and personal and the people that own them. That is much better than a silly social media platform.
Thankfully, Friday's downpour came after judging had concluded.
Due to mechanical issues, one entrant didn't arrive until Friday night but an exception was made to allow the car to be judged on Saturday. The CLC really does bend over backwards to accommodate its members.
Quote from: Eric DeVirgilis CLC# 8621 on June 09, 2025, 02:08:17 PMThankfully, Friday's downpour came after judging had concluded.
Due to mechanical issues, one entrant didn't arrive until Friday night but an exception was made to allow the car to be judged on Saturday. The CLC really does bend over backwards to accommodate its members.
The 1973 Coupe deVille. I think it won a place award in addition to the hard luck award. There was a 1972, 73, 74, and 75 CDV at the GN, along with NINE 1967-1970 DeVille Convertibles and SIX 1993-1996 Fleetwoods.
Please be advised that FB has no privacy whatsoever.
Prostitutes constantly solicit you.
Rogue criminals post fake ads and car deals for you as traps.
Rampant comments by 50 IQ morons are legion.
Quote from: jwwseville60 on June 14, 2025, 05:59:54 AMPlease be advised that FB has no privacy whatsoever.
Prostitutes constantly solicit you.
Rogue criminals post fake ads and car deals for you as traps.
Rampant comments by 50 IQ morons are legion.
50? more like 30.