Attendance for 50 yrs. of Spridgets

[blkcorvair]

I was reading about the 50 years of spridgets and wondering how many of those here at the forum are planning to attend. Sounds like a once in a lifetime type of deal. Tossing it around myself.

 

[jlaird]

Wave, have my room and Miss Agatha is already thinking about seeing other BEs. Don't let her know but I think she has been looking for a boy friend.

 

[GB1]

I am hoping to attend, but bringing geebee may be somewhat of a problem.

Patrick

 

[drooartz]

I've got a room reserved and time off approved. Hoping to have Tunebug there, but that depends on a variety of other factors.

 

[jlaird]

Guess why they make trailers.

A Bugeye trailer is available new for just at 1000 bucks. Guess who has been looking.

 

[Baz]

I'm in.

 

[drooartz]

Where's that trailer come from, Jack? I'll be needing one...

 

[RickB]

Frank is nudging me that direction.

SWMBO is a bit growly about spending our vacation time that way...

So please hit me with some good points to sway the WAF.
(wife approval factor) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

 

[drooartz]

Every year my wife and I go on a trip for our anniversary. Last year was southern Colorado, this year is Las Vegas (guilty pleasure), next year will be the Sprite 50. Supposed to be a beautiful area, and the Sprite anniversary will only come around once. I think my wife finds the entire thing a bit silly, but even she agreed that a town full of little Sprites and Midgets would be worth seeing. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif

My wife was understanding, since it's only once. I won't suggest any auto-realted trips for many years to come though. I figure I've used up my one pass.

 

[jlaird]

https://www.stonehengeequipment.com/trailers.htm

These folks are close to me, maybe 40 miles, I emailed them and gave them the specs. 6x12 2 wheel, light weight, 1500 lb load.

Said come on up, if I did not like what I see they will put together one that will be right about a grand.

I do want a new one.

Will put a bit of alum on the front to keep trash off of Miss Agatha and will have a solid bed.

Look under utility trailers, after all we only 1500 lbs and do not need a real car hauler.

Lots of the lawn guys have these that will work just fine.

 

[drooartz]

Thanks, Jack. I'm hoping to find one that can double as a yard trailer -- after all, I don't plan on towing Tunebug much. I could but a grand together in the spring, that seems reasonable. There's got to be a similar place here in Utah that can do the work.

 

[blkcorvair]

Sounds like there will be some great fun to be had. And i do like the comment of a town full of Spridgets. That would be something to see. I would love to get my mainstream car road worthy enough by than rather than take bondo buggy but either would definatlly proove for a fun week. Anybody have the link to the website with all th info? I can't seem to find it.

 

[RickB]

Here it is:

https://www.sprite-midgetclub.org/

 

[tony barnhill]

Got my room reservations - got the few parts I need to get the '63 Midget ready for the long weekend!

 

[John Moore]

yesterday, when I was talking to the Spridget guys at the CT show, they mentioned another 50th Anniversary show somewhere in the Northeast. Unfortunately, I don't remember the details. I assume that many clubs will be incorporating the 50th anniversary into their programs. I dunno!

 

[Glen_B]

I've been upgrading Turbo-Bugsy for the event and plan to drive it out from N. CA. Two new pistons, new manifold, brake rebuild, suspension check, cruise control, I-pod friendly stereo. I'm already lining up what I would want in a road-kit. Should be a heck of a drive.

Glen Byrns

 

[Bruce_B]

There's going to be a 50th Anniversary in Hershey, PA.

 

[GB1]

There's going to be a 50th Anniversary in Hershey, PA.

when is this one? Hershey is a lil bit closer.

Pat

 

[John Moore]

There's going to be a 50th Anniversary in Hershey, PA.

Funny you mention that, now as I recall these guys said it would be in Carlyle PA. I wonder if that's the same show.

 

[jlaird]

It is.