The car is packed 48 states await

[jackfit]

Washington DC

Had I great time with Bluestripe67 , thanks again Dennis and Judy

DC

 

[jackfit]

Shemp and Tom Austin

Many thanks to Shemp (Jeff Roberston) and his wife Lisa for their hospitality and Tom Austin for joining us in Crownsville MD, near Annapolis MD.

Shemp is restoring his 67 and is waiting for the body to come back from painting

Tom Austin and his 66

Thanks guys

Jack

 

[Toms007]

Jack, looks like you're almost home. You've run into quite a few Corvette people since you left here. Thanks for the pictures and the stories. Take care.

 

[jackfit]

Dover International Raceway DE

I thought while I was in DE, I would visit the track. To my surprise, no one was home, and I drove right up to the main straightaway in front of the grandstand.

Hope you like the pictures

This couple won the one horsepower heat

 

[jackfit]

York PA

I had the pleasure to stay with Chic (1-2-67L89) and Karen Renn on Sunday night.

The ride from Annapolis through Delaware and some of the most beautiful Pennsylvania Amish country side was wonderful.

Chick is restoring his 67 BB as well as a 68 Camero

His 07 ZO 6

I got to drive it .....very fast

Happy Couple

Different mode of transportation

Gap PA

 

[jackfit]

New Jersey - Joe the "Situation" Mish

Had the pleasure to stay in Branch Berg NJ. Joe started with a 62 and it now restoring a 61 FI. He drives a 63 SWC Coupe

Have a look

 

[Vanity Plate Bob]

I believe there were approx. 2000 SWC's built.
Seems like there are still 1897 on the road or in resto mode. Nice looking ride.

 

[Toms007]

About 1/2 of the production of 1963 were coupes 10,594 (vs 10.919 roadsters) all 63 coupes were split window. 2610 had Fuel injection (total production coupes and roadsters)

 

[jackfit]

Wait ! There's more

My last forum stop (maybe) was in Pittstown NJ. "Pappy" Papenfuhs.
Don't ask me how it is pronounced , but I can understand why he is called Pappy.

His wife Gail made a great Cob Salad for lunch.. mmmmm

Pappy has a fully restored 63 SWC that he bought in 1974 and restored in 2004. He retired from Eastern Airlines , aircraft mechanic.

Here is his 63

Pappy at the wheel

Pappy now owns his own business Pappys Foreign Car Service

My clutch needed adjustment and Pappy got right to work

85 plus days on the road, 82 days of sunshine, 3 cloudy days and 3 hours of rain total

Thanks to your (forum's members) good wishes

Cheers to all

Jack Panzica aka Buzz & Todd

 

[Toms007]

I love that color combo...my 64 was Silver with red.

 

[pairofjacks1]

Four Door Vette

Hey Jack: You're going to have to put a back seat in the car for Todd and Buzz. You're in the driver's seat now. Hands down, the best Corvette adventure ever! T and B got nothing on you. You're real. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in these cars, we don't see the people behind them. Your journey has put an amazing face on the Corvette hobby. Thanks for showing us the Corvette Nation.

 

[Mac]

What a great thread!!

-Mac

 

[jackfit]

New England

I am on my way home with a two day stop in NH visiting family. I thought I would share some of the late fall scenery with you.

I will make my final leg home on Friday. Give me a few days to get back to normal life and routine.

I have thousands of pictures and as I rest up , I will post some of them.

Book ? Articles ? I have lots of material to go over. I promise something , but that's another story ..... for later

Love to you all

Hope you like the pictures

Newport NH

Looking forward

Looking past

Pretty Vermont

Working hard

 

[Vanity Plate Bob]

Grreat. Take us to the garage door.
Then relax.

 

[Vanity Plate Bob]

When U get rested ck this thread.

RED HOT BOOK with 160 pages and over 330 photos

 

[jackfit]

The Last Night On The Road

As I reflect back on my Journey this last night

I think back to the question most asked by the many men and woman that I have met on this adventure

What was the best part of the trip?

All the people and places aside......

What truly was the best part?


Every morning getting in my 1966 Corvette Roadster starting the engine and driving driving and driving

Every day for almost 3 months Passing cars accelerating up mountains flying past slower cars getting waves and hello's

A daily dose of high speed sharp turns and long straightaways

I have been privileged to drive my midyear corvette every day as fast as possible day in and day out

So I have told you what the best part of the trip was for me


Time for you to have your trip short or long Get in your car and drive it You love the car The car loves you

Drive your Car

Jack

 

[Toms007]

Jack, many of us have followed this trip since the beginning. I know that all of us have wished you well, I just want to say take care one more day. We are all glad that your trip has been everything you hoped it would be.

You are doing what many, on the multiple forums, wish we could do. We are living vicariously through you. Some of us have had the extreme pleasure of meeting you in person. I know that I am looking forward to whatever format you choose to document this epic trip. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Safe travels my friend.

 

[SebringBill]

Jack,

Thank you for sharing your experience with me and allowing me to do the same. Here's my favorite picture I took (you fill in the "what's Jack thinking" blank...)

 

[pairofjacks1]

The Choice

Jack: I only found you half way through your adventure, but every day I just had to check in. I want to say it was great but, the fact is, it's better than that. It's timeless. Nobody that's followed you can ever feel the same about their car, about THE car. No matter how much we polish them and tune them and pamper them, our Corvettes were made to run. Something inside me can't wait for it to rain so I can find out where the windshield wipers are. I know now I have to get over that impulse to check the doppler radar before I open the garage door. Yeah, I'll always take care of my car, but you're right: this has to be a two way street. Thanks to you, I realize that there's no crime in putting the right kind of miles on a Corvette. Welcome home.

 

[jackfit]

Home at Last

I am home........safe and sound....... My last pictures taken today

Left Maine August 2 2010 7:30 AM

Arrived Home October 29 2010 11:30 AM

Thank you.......everyone from the bottom of my heart

Jack

PS

data on trip, tech stuff, repairs will be posted later

Now is home time...........