The car is packed and Europe awaits

[Toms007]

Love that '65. The 63 roadster ain't too bad either.

 

[jackfit]

Like old planes ?

Ram Island Farm Airfield - YouTube

Do you think I could fly one of these to Europe ?

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

More photos uploaded to my Corvette Vagabond site. Berlin, Monte Carlo and a Castle in East Germany


12 Country European Tour

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

I have added more photos to Corvette Vagabond - Home Page . Germany and France. Nuremberg Sat. Night Cruise and Corvette Gang of France Beach Fest .



Enjoy

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

have added photos from Finland to my Corvette Vagabond - Home Page website.


The photos from Brittany are next. So many great shots to chose from .


Here are a few samples. I will be adding more as the weeks go by.

Thanks for all the great memories


Finland

 

[jrbartholomew]

WOW What a trip!! thanks for the info and pics.must have been great
jeff

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos

As I wait for the Patriots / Ravens football game on TV later, I thought I would add more photos of my trip to the Corvette Vagabond - Home Page website. The area covered is southwest France, Brittany, Normandy, Paris and beyond.


Here are a few samples

 

[jackfit]

What do you think of this statement ?

I would like to re post part of a reply to me on my http://www.corvettevagabond.com/ website from a German C2 owner , on the German Corvette forum. He is now in Fla. at the NCRS event and Mecums , taking in American car culture.

" On your homepage you wrote about the European:"

"...their kinship towards American muscle cars and the iconic Corvette was similar, but different than in the U.S."

" I'd like to know what's exactly the difference?"

I wrote back to him explaining some of my opinions based on my experiences. He wrote back. Speaking about the difference , using my trip as an example.

(he is speaking about Germany , but it could be any of the countries I visited)

"And, in my opinion, it was that courage "state of mind" makes the USA so special that time. (50's-70's) In my childhood people had more fear and it was a bit boring.

"Before a big project (like your EU-trip)"

" Many Germans would asking, what all could go wrong if they do this."

"The US people asking, what all they would miss," " if they don't do it."

Makes you think about America and gives you some insight on how some other people view us.

Jack

ps drive your car , it will love you for it

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos Europe 2012

Good Day everyone,


I have uploaded more photos to the Corvette Vagabond - Home Page website of the 2013 European Tour.


The countries visited are Netherlands and Belgium. More of the Netherlands including the famous "Dutch Collection" later.


Sample photos:

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos Europe 2012

This time we are off to the Bielefeld and Paderborn area of central Germany. Many thanks to the members of the corvetteforum.de | Portal for hosting me and treating me to the local sights.

Hundreds of pictures are now available at my website Corvette Vagabond - Home Page




Here are some samples:

 

[jackfit]

Update of Corvette Vagabond Journey Photos Europe 2012

This time we are in Northern Germany in the Hamburg area, along with some Berlin fun. About 750 photos are now posted to my website Corvette Vagabond - Home Page.


Enjoy, here are few samples. The car collection belongs to Jens , of Hamburg.

 

[jackfit]

American and European Corvette Owners

This is a post by a Corvette Owner and corvette forums member. I thought I would share it with you. This is a common theme of posts about my trip.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Olustee bus
The more photos I see, the more fascinating that experience must have been. I am still enjoying your sharing it with us.


Take care.


Hi Buster,

The experience was very similar to my 48 State Trip, but different .

It was the difference, that made it so interesting, challenging, stressful and at times, absolutely beyond imagination

The welcome by (Europeans Corvette Owners) and the desire to be part of a journey of this crazy American, (my trip, life style of travel ) that most only fantasize about, was the same as the many US hosts on my 48 state jouney.

Corvette owners, like yourself, who helped me, and doing so, became part of the trip and rode along with "The Corvette Vagabond" on a historic trip.

I am working very hard on the TV and book project. We shall see.

We all will "traveled down the less traveled road" together

Jack


PS Hundreds on photos at this link. You have to wait a few seconds for the photos to load. http://www.corvettevagabond.com/12_C...opean_Tour.php

 

[jackfit]

Sound test for videos

Hi, the sun was out and I am trying to capture the sounds of the car for videos. I kept the car under the speed limit in Germany


Jack


Just click on photo and video will run . Let me know about the sound , thanks


Stero sound test exhaust - YouTube

 

[jackfit]

Ride after Blizzard of 2013

We survived the blizzard here on Cape Cod. 80 mph winds and 17 inches of heavy wet snow. Lots of trees down. We were without power for almost 3 days. Finally back on and cleaning up. The generator and John Deere along with the chain saw are helping. Lots of coastal damage.


How did you fare up there Jack?

We survived, and now it is fun time.

Lots of snow, but the sun is out and off we go . Just click on words , Corvette Vagabond Snow ride on picture


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5tZA62Aafk

 

[jackfit]

Mud Racing

The sun was out and I thought it would be a good day for a ride in New England. I think there was a little too much sun, well that is what a fire hose is for, to clean your car after a nice February 15 ride in Maine.

If I am not careful, I could wind up here !

Back in the man cave , nice and clean

 

[jackfit]

Fun videos from France

When you are lost and a friend lets you use his house , make sure you know where the keys are !

Vid # 1 just arrived


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pPf6GiI9nc


Vid #2 Where is that key ?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5ObCEiiWXQ


Jack

 

[jackfit]

Nice day for a ride

Good Afternoon to all,


The weather in Maine is beginning to get better. I thought I would go for a ride.


Club of Norway hat, Corvette Gang France jacket, Corvette Club of France scarf, Corvette Club of Finland shirt, and underwear by Calvin Klein. Car running great , CorvetteActionForum members.

 

[vett boy]

Been right out there Jack ,drove back from Florida in the aftermath of the great storm a few weeks ago .Vett's do go well in snow ,very well . May take a run to Alaska sometime .

 

[jackfit]

French C3 Race Team needs help

Hi , I hope winter ends soon.


Most of you are familiar with my trip to Europe last fall.


The car is packed and Europe awaits - Corvette Forum


I had the chance to meet many corvette owners and race teams. One of the teams that I met in France is building a C3 for race competition in Europe.


They asked me to post their site and if any of my US friends would like to comment and or make suggestions on the build, they would appreciated it.


The site is in French and English. More and more US muscle cars are being shipped to Europe and our experiences with these cars will help them a lot.


Here is a link to the site Accueil Corvette Racer Team


Let me know what you think and if they are on the right track


Jack

 

[jackfit]

Took the trim off today

Many of you have followed my travels in the US and Europe over the last 3 years. Last spring I had to replace the windshield that was hit by a stone near Park City UT.


It was the 3rd windshield since car was new. I replaced original in 1976, could not see through (150,000 miles) on car, it lasted until 2012, about 150,000 miles.


In my rush to get the car ready for the European trip, we put the windshield in and followed right away with the trim. In hindsight, not a good idea. Lots of sealer and glue and junk, you are in a hurry and the job did not come out looking good. No leaks , but I was ruff with taking it off, put some bends in it, did not get the front piece centered, etc.


Well I got inspired by 65Rush (Jim) replacement and polish job on his trim.


I called over a friend and in less then an hour we had it off. The biggest mistake I made , and maybe others that have problems putting trim on , is too much sealer when installing windshield. Over concern with sealing everything. (too much around clips) etc.


Taking off trim is not hard, just have to do it in the right order. Take out every screw first that hold trim, latches, mirror etc. Trim screws, do not have to take off trim in front of pad.


Take off inside piece first (mirror) part, next top piece after gently pulling side pieces away from cage. (4 5/16 speed nuts 2 reg nuts hold trim) You must take of side pillar rubber first and mounting plate for trim.


You can then side out side pieces from front trim, next release the front trim with tool


I will post tomorrow a few pictures of the tool in action. Most have problems because they do not understand how the tool works to release trim.


Installation , have to wait until trim is done but....before putting trim on. I will talk about a order of installation later.


It is important to make sure the clips are free of sealer so they can grab the trim around the front windshield. Also , I found the grove of the front trim to be clogged with gunk, gunk in the grove, keep the clip from locking in place.


I am debating doing the polish myself, but don't feel good about it.


I hope this helps some of the new members who may be thinking of doing this job


Jack


Pictures


Trim off ready for repair and polish

Birdcage too much sealer

Before defects