so who is planning on attending this years meet?

[rollguy]

Fingers crossed I'm in packing mode to make the meet international

Same here.  I will be leaving on Thursday eve from CA.  I am working out the last details on the car and sleeping spot (back of the wagon).

[rohnk]

I've been a member for about a year now and I feel like the new guy still in a lot of regards. I would like to make the meet though so I can put names and faces together and share in the "fellowship of the Eagle" as I call it whenever I run into another person with an Eagle.

Not to complain, but we had a family vacation recently to South Dakota and I bought a used 2001 Toyota Highlander "as is" and the engine blew 3 weeks into ownership! It just got back to Michigan yesterday via flat bed from Sioux Falls and because of this thing, my financial situation is in the toilet! I still plan to make the meet though on Friday and Saturday if I can scrape some cash up and have a car to drive. My Eagle is not running very good right now every since I washed the engine with a garden hose and I haven't had time to look at it yet. Lord willing, I'll get it running better and maybe drive it down for the meet.

Hoping to see some of you there! 

[rollguy]

My Eagle is not running very good right now every since I washed the engine with a garden hose and I haven't had time to look at it yet. Lord willing, I'll get it running better and maybe drive it down for the meet.

Hoping to see some of you there! 

You probably got water in the distributor, easy fix.   We hope to see you at the meet!

[jim]

All right!  Things are looking up.  I really hope all can make it - and that our Eagle makes it!

[83Eagle!]

Well, so much for this year.  My wife just got a notice that she has a manditory training on Friday the 9th.  So, the plan was to leave at 5 am, so we'd actually get a little bit of time at the meet.  Looks like that is not going to happen.  Now we would not be able to leave until the late afternoon, which puts us in Abingdon late Friday.  Then we have to leave Saturdayto get to Chicago for that family thing.  Looks like I may not be there after all.

Plus my wife's on call for Federal Jury duty all next week (she conventiently forgot about that).  Not sure when they will find out if she has to report on Friday. 

Sorry guys. 

[jim]

You need a break from the driving.  It's too far for one day.

[eaglefreek]

I really wanted to make the meet, but it is smack dab in the middle of a 10 day shift for me. I would have to miss 3-4 days of work which I can't afford right now. 

[Mavericke]

To those that can't make it... real-world is more important and there will be other Meets so don't fret!

To those that are going to make it! I can't wait to hang out and talk "eagle" with you guys! We'll have fun regardless of how many make it!

Jim, I guess that answers your question... I have considered making it this year. Though I may get lost from the bed to the Sanctuary, LOL!

And Rohnk, I think rollguy is right. That's usually a distributor problem. I bet if it has sat a few days in the hot weather - she'll probably fire up. If not, then maybe pop off the cap and blow it out with an air compressor or just let it sit and dry. You can also pull the plugs out - that sometimes helps if alot of water got down in there. But that's really all you have to worry about. Maybe some water in the carb/air cleaner... but again, that will dry up and you should be fine.

The goal this year is bring as many eagles as possible since the NAMDRA/Cordova guys have put alot into making it "special" for Eagle owners this year. Obviously, if you cant bring an Eagle - the next best thing is yourself... but do what you can to bring the Eagle and if she's not in perfect running shape, then it will give us something to work on while you're here!

[rohnk]

I tried starting it today and no go. I'll charge the battery tomorrow and give it another go. It has been sitting for a month now with no attention and I really need to get started on restoration. The meet is a 6.5 hour ride for me which is a little bit to trust with the Eagle running as it is now.

Wanting to come anyway though so I'm going to ask the boss for Friday off. Probably get down there about noon or 1pm if traffic is good.

Do you have shopping carts? 

[Mavericke]

Well of course... the hatch area of your eagle will work fine for your shopping cart.

[rohnk]

Probably have to be the backend of the Toyota loaner I have from the dealer. I think the carb needs a rebuild on my Eagle and I don't have the time to get it done before the meet. Oh well, at least I am planning to make the meet! See you all there soon.

[eaglefreek]

Well, there's a slight chance I can make it. As of right now it looks like this shift may ne slow and I may ne able to take a few days off. Won't know for sure until Thursday.

[Mavericke]

Probably have to be the backend of the Toyota loaner I have from the dealer. I think the carb needs a rebuild on my Eagle and I don't have the time to get it done before the meet. Oh well, at least I am planning to make the meet! See you all there soon.

Dude! You've got plenty of time to rebuil that carb! Seriously, a kit is like $30 I think and even a novice can rebuild it in about an hour or so. Just get a big piece of paper under you and trace your screws and label them where they go so you don't forget. The rest is pretty easy as far as replacing gaskets and stuff. You may have a hard time "tuning" it once you get it on... but if you can just get it running well enough to drive here, then we can slap on the finishing touches when you get here! C'mon! You know you want to!

Well, there's a slight chance I can make it. As of right now it looks like this shift may ne slow and I may ne able to take a few days off. Won't know for sure until Thursday.

Hey, awesome! Looks like it's starting to come together and people are showing up and making plans. It's like I've always said - in this economy, most people don't know their coming until they've left. People who KNOW they're coming aren't able to make it and people that expected to not be ablt to make have things open up last minute. It all works out in the end! I'm excited to see interest picking up!

[rollguy]

 It's like I've always said - in this economy, most people don't know their coming until they've left. People who KNOW they're coming aren't able to make it and people that expected to not be ablt to make have things open up last minute.

I think I MIGHT be able to make it in time.  This new job I got moving parts all around the country is taking it's toll.  Besides, the pay is not all that good. I may have to sell some of the parts I picked up on the road to pay for fuel to get there!

[Mavericke]

I'm sure the buyer wouldn't mind, lol!