The car is packed and Europe awaits

Toms007 · Jun 13, 2013

Jack where is the race track from LeMans (proper)? I was trying to find it on Google maps.

jackfit · Jun 13, 2013

I will remember that when my back is breaking !

Toms01 said:
Never slept in my 64 coupe when I had it, Jack. But the C5 is very comfy.

Thanks Tom,

I guess I will just have to keep well lubricated :L at night as to allow for more comfortable sleeping , yea ! right ....

Hope to lots of pictures, Some the drivers from the Corvette team may stop by the Corvette Club of France hospitality suite...Oh ...I forgot...they do have a hospitality suite...bar..food...who care where you sleep. But I should remember , I am running with a much younger crowd over here.

Cheers,

Jack.

ps my following on Facebook by Europeans is really something. They use it like we use forums, without the tech stuff, much more social. The distances that I have driven, just mystifies them. But then again, I drove to your town, I think about the struggles that small towns must face. Same in Europe, I travel the less traveled road, and you know, people are pretty much the same, family ,friends, town, cars...Blue highways my kind of road. I don't mind if you throw in a few castles.......

jackfit · Jun 13, 2013

Toms01 said:
Jack where is the race track from LeMans (proper)? I was trying to find it on Google maps.

How do I know, you think I pay attention to where I am driving. lol....Tom I don't remember, as I really did not go into the town. You have to remember that much of the course is public highway.. with a grandstand and interior track portion. Look southwest of the town, you may find it , but you have to look hard.

Jack

Toms007 · Jun 13, 2013

I'll have a look-see and maybe I'll find it. Have a great time.

jackfit · Jun 14, 2013

Map of track location

Toms01 said:
Jack where is the race track from LeMans (proper)? I was trying to find it on Google maps.

Hi tom , here is a link map to track, it is to the right of the airport, right next door

Jack

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&so...95188,0.214319&spn=0.024345,0.082397&t=h&z=15

jackfit · Jun 16, 2013

Weather problems Fight on Monday not Sunday

I will be in Europe on Tuesday not Monday as planned. Flight problems from Portland ME to Philly. Just have to drive fast to make the date of cake and coffee in Belgium.

Tuesday, I drive from Wezep , Netherlands, to Belgium for lunch with some hosts from last year's trip. Then on to Forges les Euax , small town in France , (hotel stop) . Wendsday, on to Le Mans.

Lots of activities at the track and town. Many photos to follow

Jack

jackfit · Jun 20, 2013

Corvette Vagabond lives off of land (in France ? )

Hi,

I am in a small town just south of Le Mans. Staying for a few days with a group of NCRS members from the UK and Netherlands.

Jack Humphrey, of the NCRS US, is running a judging session, and today they are judging 3 cars.

Tom Falconer of UK has organized the Farmhouse Inn that we are staying at. La croix Joreau, La Croix Joreau.

Later , I am off to Le Mans to shoot pictures and meet the members from the Corvette Club of France, who have invited me to Le Mans.

I have been driving a wonderful C-5 for the week and I have to admit , it is fun to drive, AC , Auto and fast.

Some pictures of the judging workshop last night and the farm

Car that I am driving in front of my room

jackfit · Jun 21, 2013

Le Mans Corvette Pit and Garage area

The Corvette Vagabond was allowed to go inside the ropes at Le Mans to meet crew and shoot photos. Race starts at 3 pm Europe , 9 am US time.

You can see all the photos by clicking on this link

Le Mans Corvette Pit Slideshow by jackfit87 | Photobucket

Miss Le Mans not in pit area

catbert · Jun 21, 2013

Great garage pics!

jackfit · Jun 27, 2013

Corvette Race Team at Le Mans 2013

Hello & Bonjour to all,

While I am getting my car ready to go tomorrow to NJ to join the Vikings in the new world for the Lincoln Highway Tour send off, I thought you might like the warm up lap of Le Mans that I shot.

The Corvette Race Team cars are shown. Just click on the link

Corvette Vagabond at LeMans Warm Up Lap 2013 - YouTube

jackfit · Jun 29, 2013

Corvette Race Team at Le Mans 2013

Here is the actual start of Le Mans shot by me 2013

Click on you tube link not picture for video..... full screen to get full effect of start

Jack

Corvette Vagabond at Start of Le Mans 2013 - YouTube

Mac · Jun 29, 2013

What an excellent adventure for you, Jack!!

-Mac

jackfit · Jul 6, 2013

Clutch Pedal Pivot Rod Repair

I had started out for NYC last week to join the Scandinavians in a send off of starting their Lincoln Highway Tour 2013.

As you recall, my pedal was heading left. Well about 3 miles away from home the pedal came off. Tow truck brought it back home and I was in my other car and off to NYC. I was fortunate not to have it break in the middle of CT or MA.

Once back home I took on the job of repairing the pedal. I ordered a new pivot rod and had it welded back on to pedal. The following pictures will give you an idea what it looks like to do the repair.

First you have to take out the seat and steering column 1/2 hour

You have to take off the clutch spring and cover along with the column hardware . You can see the column hole in firewall . Also notice the bolts that hold the master brake cylinder and two above hold the pedal assembly to firewall

Column out complete , do not take apart , just pull out after removing under cluster supports.

Parts laid out on table. column parts in order , pedal assembly

Broken pivot rod and replacement rod inserted in pedal

Original Capacitor for brake lights

Pedal installed into assembly

The bushings used are the plastic ones use also in the headlights and convertible top latch assembly. Just re grease and insert pedal pivot rod and re-clip

All done . Total time about 4 hours without rushing.

jackfit · Jul 12, 2013

Scandinavian Cars brought to US for Lincoln Highway Tour 2013

Here are some of the cars traveling across the US . Enjoy the photos and the look for posts for location of hotels in the cities on the route posted above.

I met them in NJ for the send off, as you know my clutch pedal broke and I had to drive to NY in a modern AC car. I was presented with the Norway Corvette Club award for Valor.....living and staying with them in Norway and for posting on the Norway Corvette Forum.

Here is a quick calender of the Lincoln Highway Tour 2013

Jul 1: Secaucus NJ/New York
Jul 2-4: Gaithersburg, MD
Jul 4-5: Pittsburgh, PA
Jul 5-6: Canton, OH
Jul 6-8: Fort Wayne, IN
Jul 8-10: Chicago/Alsip, IL
Jul 10-11: Cedar Rapids, IA
Jul 11-12: Ames, IA
Jul 12-13: Columbus, NE
Jul 13-14: North Platte, NE
Jul 14-19: Cheyenne, NE, Denver, CO
Jul 19-20: Evanston, WY
Jul 20-21: Salt Lake City, UT
Jul 21-22: West Wendover, NV
Jul 22-23: Ely, NV
Jul 23-24: Reno, NV
Jul 24-25: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Jul 25-26: Sacramento, CA
Jul 26-29: Oakland/San Francisco, CA

Telephone number to reach them, for location stays. Harry Harbakk is president of Corvette Club of Norway and will answer 1 239-450-5783 Tell him Jack sent you .

By clicking on any of the photos you will go to a slide show with all the cars ....

Tom Bryant · Jul 13, 2013

I missed them when they were in Ft. Wayne. I had to work. They sure like their Caddy convertibles. I can't remember when I last saw 3 '58 Buicks all together. Amazing. Love that '53 Olds Fiesta. I learned to drive in my parents '53 88 2 door.

Thanks for posting the slide show.

Tom

jackfit · Sep 13, 2013

Europeans coming to Maine for a vist

Hello to all,

Sorry for lack of posts since I got back from France and the Le Mans race. I think 4 years of travel and posting just got to me. I had trouble sitting down looking at pictures or doing posts. I was driving my car every day when possible.

Good news, I am back in the saddle and will host 2 couples from Berlin , Germany. They fly into Boston, drive up to Portland , Maine, stay for 3 days, with me lending my car to them to explore the coast of Maine.

Matthias's parents where very kind to me on my first night in Germany, by letting me stay with them in their castle.

Here are some photos of my time with them. I will post more once they arrive. I am still waiting for a few of my US hosts to come up for a visit.

Nice parents

Matthias's 65

Frank's Bat mobile

I will let them drive my car along the coast of Maine

Toms007 · Sep 13, 2013

So cool, Jack! It's great to be able to "repay" those kindnesses afforded to us.

I think Matthias's 66 is really a 65. vents on the pillar behind the door give it away. :L Also 65 hub caps.

jackfit · Sep 14, 2013

I should have know

Toms01 said:
So cool, Jack! It's great to be able to "repay" those kindnesses afforded to us.

I think Matthias's 66 is really a 65. vents on the pillar behind the door give it away. :L Also 65 hub caps.

Hi Tom,

Correct 65.......

Jack

jackfit · Sep 22, 2013

Visit to Maine by German Corvette friends

I had the pleasure to hosts 2 couples from Germany at my home and city of Portland , Maine.

Pictures of ferry ride to Peaks Island, Food, and Lobster dinner at my home . Enjoy !

Tom Bryant · Sep 22, 2013

Looks like a good time.

Tom

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