Homecoming Anyone?

[Master]

Thought I would start this thread and get a list of people attending this year. Phil and other west coasters you had no representation last year and I ate your portion of cat fish. To everyone else that has not been to an open house it is a blast and the Margiheetas are good .:D

[eliminator]

My paperwork and check are in the mail, see you in May.

[weaver]

I guess I'll be here again this year, I haven't missed one yet.

Alan

[souzape]

I'm going to have to start saving this year to make it in 2008. We're already over $3.00/gal.

Phil Souza
the "old Phil"....not the Adonnis of Roseville

[dmswann]

Betty and I plan to attend. I have already made reservations at the Hampton Inn.

[TAGCAVE]

We will make the long drive up for both days and Thursday night catfish.


Rodney

[weaver]

I think we made a mistake on the letter we sent out, the Hampton Inns phone # is 256-546-2337 and the # for Motel 6 is 256-543-1105. We reversed them in the letter so make sure you call the hotel you want. Scott is your date coming again this year?

Alan

[rdorman]

Hoping next year I will make a return. But... Barret Jackson may be on my schedule, London of course, maybe WSCB.. I think I should just retire :o)

[Naumoff]

We will be there. Planing on being there Thursday, hopefully in time for catfish.

I just made our reservations at the Hampton Inn.

[JeepSnake]

Don't know if we're going to get to do Thursday night or not, though.

[Master]

I asked my date from last year but he is playing hard to get.;)

[pgermond]

What letter????? I didn't receive a letter!!!!
Master, if I don't make it this year knock yourself out with the cat fish:) Phil Souza and I have been talking - and maybe next year. Two Phil's from CA ought to contribute to some confusion.

[RJacobsen]

I'm thinking 2008 might be my year too. Maybe I can hook up with the 2 Phils. Oh and Phil S. I just noticed that you changed your signature, that cracks me up :D :D

[pgermond]

I hadn't noticed either, and now that I have I will ignore it. :p

[eliminator]

Zach,

I find it hard to beleive that you and Will would miss the catfish??

[JeepSnake]

Rick - Mom & Dad will certainly be there for the Thursday night festivities.

There's some changes going on at Sandy's school, so there's a possibility she may be in a meeting/conference late that Thursday, and there's a chance I will be in class that evening, so... Right now, we're thinking we may have to skip Thursday night catfish and just stay for Saturday night margaritas. Oh, the humanity! ;)

[ralphscott]

Still working, not sure I can make it. Working on it.

Ralph

[will butterworth]

time for old timers like us to go to the house--I go home next year, have 25 in and I am just tired of the rat race.Thursday night--save me and Joan a seat in the catfish house, man it will be good to get out. We haven,t cranked a car since before christmas, weather too bad. It,s 83 today and beautiful outside, and mayby we can get them out.Homecoming--count me and old Joan in. Can,t wait.Move over Alan. Will-alabama

[Naumoff]

Well it looks like I jumped the gun.
My oldest son's Confirmation is the 11th of May. We will not be coming to the Homecoming this year.
It looks like 2008 for us.

[KrAzEcJ]

Me and the wife are coming but I dont know about having the cobra done in time. Bruce needed another week to finish up the paint and Im running out of weekends. We look forward to seeing everyone.

[PhillipM]

I plan to be there. It is something I try to attend every year. I plan to take delivery of my car 2 weeks before homecoming. So I will not have a car but always enjoy looking at the awesome cars that attend.

[patrija]

Alan - What timeframe do you give Fibbers for lunch on the cruise? Not sure I'll make the entire homecoming, but if not would try to catch up with you at Fibbers.

[weaver]

We are planning a new route this year so Fibbers might be out, we will decide in a couple of weeks.

Alan

[eliminator]

Go with the new route, something different sounds good, change of scenery.

I have heard rumors and it sound good to me.

We can always take a short trip to Fibbers.

[JeepSnake]

Sounds good to me as well. Those of you who haven't really explored northeast Alabama would be amazed at the number of beautiful & fun drives to be had in the area.

Mom, Dad, Sandy, & I are actually talking about take a side trip on Friday between lunchtime & suppertime over into Alabama's "Covered Bridge Country" just west of Gadsden.

[bittentoo]

Us and the Orange POS will be there Thursday for the catfish!

Scott, don't take no from your bitc....I mean date.

[Donnie Thomas]

I will be there Thursday for catfish also.

[Slither]

Keep your fingers crossed... we are hoping to start building a week from today:rolleyes:! Cottage first, to get out of the FEMA trailer, then on to the house after that.

I made reservations today, and I plan to be there if the building schedule permits:eek:.

[Brent]

Kelly, Kelly, Kelly.

If I do decide to go it will NOT be to see your ugly a$$ or your obnoxiously painted car or your ugly Don Ho fake silk shirt.
I will be there to see your beautiful bride and her orange painted toe nails again!

You jacka$$!!!!!

[eliminator]

Now Boy's, lets not get ugly.

[dmswann]

Betty, me and our two dogs (Burnie & TJ) rented a cabin in Mentone last weekend right on top of Lookout Mountain. NE Alabama has some spectacular scenery. We went in our 1984 Toyota Landcruiser (K9CRUSR) so I did not get to enjoy the driving experience of the Cobra on some of those beautiful mountain roads. I'm looking forward to the Home Coming Lunch Trip on Saturday.

[bittentoo]

So, are you implying that it is time to buy a new shirt?

[Tony Radford]

Is anyone heading up from the Atlanta area? I'm thinking of heading up on Thursday afternoon.

[Slither]

Whoa man... I can't believe I missed the orange toe nail polish. I must have been distracted by somethin' else:shift:!! Y'all have some nice rides:D :D !

By the way, he's probably actin' ornery 'cause he's just wishin' he weren't missin' the red one right about now:cool:.

[JeepSnake]

C'mon Paul, go ahead and come to Homecoming. Speaking from experience, I can promise you the guys working on your cottage/house can make just as many screw-ups whether you're there or not! Ohhhh, the joy of building...

You know how people say, "If your marriage can survive building a house, it can survive anything"? My retort to that is that Sandy & I didn't disagree on anything as far as paint, flooring, etc. - there were a couple of times we thought we'd both get sent to prison for killing a contractor with our bare hands, though! :)

And our house building experience has a "UNIQUE" twist. Mother's Day weekend, 2002 - also Unique Homecoming weekend. Mom & Dad's very first Homecoming with their car. Sandy & I are 2 weeks from moving into our new house, waiting on the hardwood floors to cure. Late Friday afternoon, the water heater in the house we're renting bursts, flooding the house ~6" deep. Mom & Dad have to leave Homecoming, and we literally spend all night Friday night getting our belongings out of the flooded rental and packing them in my parents' basement around the Cobra. Then, we camp out in their living room floor for 2 weeks... So much for the detailed, relaxed moving plans we had made.

Anyhow, really do hope you get to come to Homecoming, and hang in there with the rebuilding.

[ALVRRROOM]

Don't your folks mark your calenders a year ahead so that you do not schedule anything else homecoming week end? Looking forward to visiting with everyone. Any route the Weavers choose will be a great cruise. Alabama weather has allowed us to start cruising early this year, so we are already having fun. Remember I am a SOUTHERN girl, see Y"ALL soon.

Joan

[Slither]

But Zach... I am the contractor:o, so at least the good news is that I guess the cottage won't get messed up while I'm gone:eek:.

[weaver]

It looks like both Kit Car and Kit Car Builder will be at this years open house so we need a big turn out. I'm thinking of this years cruise taking us by the Talladega Speedway for tour of the museum and maybe a photo shoot inside the track, it will be a longer trip than in the past and we can still eat at Fibers. Please don't wait till the last minute to send in your entry form, it makes it hard on my mom to plan everything.

Alan

[dmswann]

According to Map Quest, it is 58 miles from UNIQUE to the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, AL.....taking the backway (411). That is how I come to UNIQUE anytime I'm in the Cobra.

You could leave the falls, stop for a BIG Breakfast somewhere(?), drive to Barbers, tour the museum ($10/person) and then take 411 back to Gadsden for some rest time and early Mexican dinner. I could let the museum know we were coming as a group and maybe even get a reduced entry fee. I'm not sure I could talk George into any track time or not. That same weekend is rented for Sportbike Track Time and anyone who has never seen a superbike running 180 mph around a closed circuit is in for a treat.

Just thinking outside the Box!

[Tony Radford]

Alan, I'll be sending in my ap as soon as Dr. Parham gives me a diagnosis. Hopefully it's not too serious. It looks like I'll be tossing the BG Mighty Demon for an HP Holley. Also, I would like to get in Maurice's queue for a new set of headers. I'm wanting to upgrade to 1 3/4 tubes with the flanges cut to a modified felpro gasket that matches my ported heads. I figure I'll be able to sell my current headers as they are in great shape, save for a new coating job.

[Brent]

What happened Tony?

I must have missed the post.

[Tony Radford]

Hi Brent. All of a sudden, she developed a bad vibration that seems to be coming from the engine. I replaced the harmonic damper first. Then a local shop tightened all the hardware bumper to bumper, removed and checked the motor mounts etc. I'm guessing it's something in the bellhousing. Southern has it and will be tearing into it soon. It's very sad seeing an empty spot in my garage.

[Brent]

Tony,

Hopefully it is just an easy clutch disc or pressure plate issue. Hope for the best. This stuff always happens when the weather gets nice.

[Justin Upchurch]

Tony,

If you are tossing the Mighty Demon, what size it and how bad do you hate it?

Justin

[Tony Radford]

Justin, It's a 750 with mechanical secondaries. I was considering sending up to a specialist to be fine-tuned. After talking to the guy (ex-BG employee), I think it woud be cheaper just to have an HP Holley installed. He said he was working almost exclusively on Holleys as they tend to make better HP than a comparable Demon. My Demon has always run a bit rich and according to the Dyno, the jets are OK.

[JeepSnake]

Tony, it's been a while since I've talked to Rodney (aka TAGCAVE), but he was having Demon troubles as well. I think he was on his second or third Demon by fall of last year without success.

[TAGCAVE]

Tony, My Mighty Demon ran reallllllly rich out of the box, jetted it down still ran rich, sent it back to BG came back with same jets as when it was new, installed it, runs much better but still rich. I am still not pleased with the perfomance, I am thinking of making the switch to a Holley myself, keep me posted on the results.

Rodney

[GREENHOUSE]

Does Anyone Have Unique's Fax# I Need To Fax My Registration For Homecoming.
Thanks,
Mike

[RJacobsen]

Fax # is 256 549-1618

[Slither]

I ran into an acquaintance today (owns another brand of car), who was thinking about making the trip to Gadsden for Homecoming. He knows Gary Darcy here in town as well. I was telling him how great it was last year and all, and he asked if it was OK to show up with brand X at the Homecoming. I said, ":confused: :confused: :confused:." I told him I did not think it would be too big a deal, but that I would post the question here for comments.

He mentioned he was considering another car project. What do you think it might end up being if he shows up in Gadsden ;) !

[eliminator]

I will let Alan answer that one, it has come up before and I think the answer is NO.

[weaver]

Sorry, only Unique Cobras, we spend too much time putting this together to promote other manufacturers product.

Alan

[Naumoff]

I am going to miss all the fun this year.
Next year I will be there even if it kills me.:D
I just canceled my reservations for 4 at the Hampton inn if anyone want to jump in there.

[eliminator]

Well one month to Homecoming, time is moving fast.

Better get tires aired up, oil changed, tune up work done, and of course the Big Clean up and Detail work.

The last thing to do is wax the frame!!

Life is all about choices so no excuses just be there!!

[will butterworth]

gotta see my new engine Cy and Zach designed and built this past year, and Joan is designing some secret stuff to show off right today, under the hood.Spruce up a bit.Somebody send warm weather, Will-alabama

[ALVRRROOM]

I thought Homecoming was for the BEST of the BEST so that indicates only UNIQUE COBRAs should be there.

[Brent]

I would say the brand X Cobra owner is a professional bowler or owns a bowling alley.............................He obviously has 16 lb balls.

[Slither]

No Brent, he's not a bowler:rolleyes: - wise guy.

I think that he was just thinking more like it was a Cobra meet, where anyone could attend. He seems like a decent guy, with a pretty nice car - albeit not my choice of car, but nice for brand x.

And by-the-by, there was another brand of car there last year, remember :eek: ?

[weaver]

We've had several people over the years hear about our event and call about bringing another brand, when they find out is a Unique only show most have no problem with it but some really show their a$$. We do allow Tony Lewis to drive his SP on Sat cruise but he sends more potential customers to us than you would believe, he bought his car before knowing about us. Several years ago someone with a West Coast Cobra showed up and parked his car out front of the shop, we didn't notice his car untill he pulled out to leave so he got away with it, we pay more attention to whos car is here now. We do welcome anyone who wants to attend just don't bring another brand Cobra.

Alan

[will butterworth]

one pull in with us at pigeon forge last year, think it was a new carroll special with 1964 technology, we looked him over--he looked us over--we wished him good luck--he us, and away he went.We sneak in on local corvette fellows here at local, all neighbors, but you can tell it ticks them when folks walk quickly by all those vettes to look at the cobra,.Hotdern, have you ever took refreshments from the adjoining conference ? Sneak out quietly.Wish we could just get out and drive it some.Will-alabama

[Slither]

Ya Alan, when I told the brand x guy he said, "Ya, that makes sense, since it is sponsored by Unique." So he was not miffed or anything.

Like I said before, I think he was just thinking "Cobra brotherhood" kinda thoughts... that's all.

[traveler]

I was driving my Unique this past week end and happened across a Mopar only show . I pulled in only to look at the cars in the show and the Cobra ended up stealing the show . I was not invited to leave and some one did tell me , I was welcome anytime but unless I had a Mopar to show please drive the family sedan next time I came to their show .

I knew these cars drew attention but had no idea how many new people I would meet by just getting out and driving around .

Rick

[weaver]

Things are coming together for Homecoming, shirts ordered, catering set up, starting to clean up a little and we should have the new sat cruise route figured out this weekend. If there is anyone planning on coming that hasen't sent their entry in please do it now while we still have time to adjust the numbers. Looking foward to a great time this year.

Alan

[Master]

Alan, do you know how many will be attending?

[RJacobsen]

I spoke to soon. I earlier said that 2008 would be my year, but my wife and I will be at Homecoming this year. :D :D Looking forward to meeting you all there. No car this trip however so we'll be looking to hitch a ride on saturday.

[will butterworth]

COME.Bring Phil. Will-alabama

[weaver]

We have 47 enties at this time but I have a couple more who are suppose to send their entry this week.

Alan

[pgermond]

I'm happy to see that there will be some west coast representation at this years homecoming, albeit it won't be me :(

Yall take good care of Rod and his wife, and make sure they eat plenty of that fine southern fried cooking (Rod - make sure someone takes you to Fibber's for lunch).

[Mike Del]

STOP TYPING: Start Driving!

[eliminator]

Alan,

How many cars are entered out of the 47 entries???

[weaver]

I think we have 43 plus our 4 and we are still waiting on a few to send entries in.

Alan

[dmswann]

Alan,

I did'nt know y'all had 4 cars. Red 427 with EE motor, Viking Blue FIA.....which two am I missing?

[weaver]

I am just finishing a new car, the silver FIA in the show room and TPs black car. That actually makes 5.

Alan

[eliminator]

In 9 days I am out of here headed South, will leave Wed. the 9th to make sure everything is set up and ready to go by Thursday evening.

Still waiting on a water pump.....hopefully in by this Wednesday.

Looking forward to seeing everyone next week....good to be off for a week, much needed.

[JeepSnake]

Looks like Sandy and I will either be driving up late in the evening Thursday, or bright and early Friday morning. Probably be Friday morning since 1) We don't want to kill any more bugs with the windshield than necessary, and 2) Early morning is just about my favorite time to ride in an open top vehicle - be it a Cobra, Jeep, Mustang, ATV, boat, or whatever.

Wound up with my being the one to have a conflict on Thursday night. :(

Anyhow, we'll plan on seeing everyone then!

[brfutbrian]

im outa here in about an hour. tom and mike left yesterday. hope everyone has a safe and easy trip to gadsden, see ya`ll there. later, brian

[TAGCAVE]

Well just finished the pre homecoming cleaning and test drive, No major problems other than a leaking valve cover gasket, probably due to me taking them off to clean before every show.

Alan, Has the new cruise route been finalized?


Rodney

[weaver]

Yes, we will leave Gadsden headed towards Ashville then onto Pell City and Talladega Speedway, we will leave there going to Heflin taking Hwy 9 to Cedar Bluff and Fibbers for lunch. For those who want to keep riding after lunch we will go through Little River Canyon on the way back to Gadsden, I think everyone will be ready for a margarita by then.

Alan

[Tony Radford]

I would be more excited if my engine wasn't in a hundred pieces.

[saengine]

Oh please! You just gave us the carb today. Now be a big boy and ride with Lyle on Friday morning. You will have lots of fun and we will miss you if you don't come.

[Tony Radford]

Since Bill doesn't know how to type, I think I know who I'm talking to. Shiny pipes, new "black" carb, it'll be like starting over! Jim was puttin a spit shine on my block.

[Naumoff]

I wish I could be there. Next year for sure. Have fun.
Susan,I hope to see you soon.

[RJacobsen]

Alan- I'm sure glad you have Fibbers on the list, I don't think I could face Phil G. back here if I missed that one :) :)

[bittentoo]

The car will be loaded in the trailer this evening. Pulling out Wednesday afternoon with a lay over in Lake Charles. Up bright and early Thursday morning and should pull into Gadsden around three. Someone have a cold one waiting on me!

[weaver]

Donnie Thomas has been here since Monday and Freakin Brian pulled in this afternoon, we will put them to work sweeping tomorrow.

Alan

[Mike Del]

Mike & Tom are in Chattanooga. We'll be there Wednesday. Make sure Brian gets the place nice and clean..

[Slither]

Safe journey to all the travelers.

Cutting rafters tomorrow... don't know if we'll get any of them set, though.

I plan to head up on Thursday, though not sure exactly what time I'll leave.

Anyone heard from Chris K? Is he comin' up?

[pgermond]

How 'bout one of you techno-wizards capturing some video and post it like was done at the '05 Homecoming...... these were taken leaving Fibber's while the local County Mountie ran traffic interference for us - :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMNdtWJ9_WM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMNdtWJ9_WM)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_b8nS1R0R0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_b8nS1R0R0)

[ralphscott]

Phil that 2 video set is one of my favorites crank-up the volume!!

Ralph

[ALVRRROOM]

Everyone drive carefully. Hope everyone has a safe trip to Gadsden. Looking forward to seeing Y"ALL. Zach is picking up "lil red" for us this afternoon, she has been getting a little touch up done.

Joan

[Brent]

Will miss seeing everyone.
Have a great time!
Be safe!

[JeepSnake]

Kelly, my wife's been talking smack about the Cobra-coordinated finger & toe nails for several weeks now. I told her there was no way she could out do your lovely bride on the nails, just because of the color on "The Orange One."

So...

In she walks yesterday from the salon with silver and checkered-flag toenails. :)

[bittentoo]

Looking forward to seeing the "nails"!

Brent, can't believe you are going to be a no show. You will be missed.

Pulling out now.

[Brent]

You know with a "date" as good as Scott it must be important.

My family is having a mothers day party and I am cooking for 70 people. Pork butts,chicken, and a shoulder.

Family first.

[Slither]

We will miss you, Brent. Have a great Mother's Day.

I caught a little flack about this being Mother's Day weekend. Maybe next year we could move it one weekend either way.

[JeepSnake]

Naaaaahh - just bring Mamma with you. Works for us!

[will butterworth]

leaving now, get other pair of drawers, other pair pants, that other shirt, a sock from some where---Brent---not coming, wanted you to see my motor. GOD SPEED ALL. Will-alabama

[Slither]

Headed north by northeast... see y'all there:D.

Be there or be squarepants... or somethin' like that;).

[Slither]

Yikes, the weatherman says 40% chance for T-storms Friday and Saturday in the area:eek::(.

Two Phils, better start doin' the anti-rain dance out west to ward it off for us:D!

[Justin Upchurch]

OK,

It's Friday morning, how was the catfish?

Justin

[Slither]

I missed the catfish, but Fibbers was AWESOME today:D :D :D !

The weather held for us and the cruise was fab. Talladaga was really interesting, and they had the racing school going... in fact, freakin' brian is out there doing ten laps in the driver's seat of a race car as I write this. Mike Del just went for a 183mph ride with one of the track drivers!

For all that missed it, MAKE PLANS NOW FOR NEXT YEAR!!!!

[pgermond]

Damn... I missed Fibbers :mad: Slither, The two Phil's have been doing the anti-rain dance out west in preparation for the WSCB this coming weekend.... and may have even spilled over into Alabama. Talladaga sounds fun.... 183 mph :eek: :eek: :eek:

Y'all have fun and we'll see you next year.

[Jeff 427]

I'm glad the good weather held out!!! I've been watching the "Weather Channel" and hoping it would for everyone down there!!

Man I sure missed not being down there with you guys!!

I need to be strapped into a race car as a passenger and taken for 180 MPH cruise with a pro driver!

Everyone have a great time and get home safe.

Please post some pictures for the rest of us.

[Slither]

Ya, it was FUNtastic:D!

Phil, I have ridden with your old friend Pat these last two years... he's a very gracious person. He mentioned that you rode with him his (and your) first year. Rod and I were talking about y'all making the Homecoming trip one year as a "California Contingent"... you need to work with him on making that happen;)!

Jeff, plan to attend next year... you won't regret it:D:D! Hope your build is going well. We'll be up your way before too long. I'll be in touch when we are getting closer to liftoff.

[brfutbrian]

[QUOTE=Jeff 427;77097]

I need to be strapped into a race car as a passenger and taken for 180 MPH cruise with a pro driver!

i wouldnt say that . i was going just as fast as mike was with a pro driver. its a no restrictor plate motor thats speed controlled by the rev limiter chip in the same msd 6 al box that lots of us run. as long as you dont go up on the chip youre running as fast as the pros doing the ride alongs. it was so easy to drive, after the first lap, as soon as i set the car into the turn, i was driving one handed and talking to the instructor with hand signals.(we kinda made up a couple extra signals as we went along). and i didnt even do the van ride around the track to be shown the groove.by the time 2 laps were done, the instructor was letting me get down on the bottom in the turns, and i mean right on the line. and all the way to the wall coming out of the turns (less than a foot)( youre not supposed get any closer than 3 ft) and i have an in car video to prove it. if youve ever driven a car set up for an oval track of any size, so you have a little feel for how a cup car drives, it an easy drive. the hardest part was keeping it just under the rev limiter chip. the wildest part is in the turns, with that much banking i could only see up the track about 75 feet , if that.( i think i was in a car set up for a short person) i will say it was intense. the best part is youre encouraged by the instructors to go fast , pass cars, and draft. everybody should do it. after i got done i think mike was regretting doing the ride along and not driving. although he did have a good ride, the instructors were mixing it up pretty good on his ride. later, brian