Homecoming 2004 Participants

[eliminator]

These are the Folks with paid registrations::):)

1.Eliminator, Rick & Cheryl Bagley, Lousisville, KY, 427 S/C Candy Apple Red, w/Performance White Stripes

2.BB427, Brent Blessinger, Newburg, IN, 427 S/C Candy Apple Red, w/Mustange White Stripes

3.Butch Capps, 427 S/C, Knoxville, TN, Guardsman Blue, w/Wimbledon White Stripes

4.Tammy Capps, Knoxville, TN, 289 FIA, Viking Blue, w/Poppy Red Team Stripe

5.Raph Long, Knoxville, TN, 427 S/C, Ford Silver Frost

6.clayfoushee, Clay Foushee, 427 S/C, Annapolis, MD, Mercedes Brilliant Silver, w/invisible stripes

7.Eric Miller, Eric & Donna Miller, Christiana, TN, 427 S/C, Candy Apple Red w/Wimbledon White Stripes

8.bittentoo, Kelly & Jodina Mullins, Sweeney, TX, 427 S/C, Orange, w/White Stripes

9.WBofTN, Wes & Cindy Banks, Cordova (Memphis Area), TN, 427 S/C, Med. Blue w/White Stripes

10.Gasman, Steve & Karen Foushee, Augusta, GA, 427 S/C Blue w/White Stripes

11.excelguru, Keith,Elizabeth,& Caleb McFarland, Camden, SC, 427 S/C, Red

12.Master, Scott, Lurie, & Samantha & Shelby Baeten, Cincinnati, OH, 427 S/C Delux Pallet Kit on order.

13.Tony Radford, Dacula, GA, 427 S/C, Torch Red w/ White Stripes.

14.nolastyankee, Brian/Bill Carlson, Neenah, WI, 289 FIA (Spence Car), in the process of building.

Rick

[eliminator]

OK Folks, we need to have more than this, send them to me so I can post the folks that are going.

Rick

[Master]

Rick, My wife and I "maybe my 2 daughters will be there", already made reservations at motel 6 lots of parking space. Alan's daughter Megan will help entertain them I hope. There is one detail I left out I will be picking my car up!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D[:P]

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."

[glenn]

Rick,
Sent my registration in last week, and made reservation at River Country campground.Bringing two of my three sons a buddy and his son.Hope to be in Gadsden thursday afternoon.
Glenn

[pgermond]

My regrets - 2,000 miles is out of my driving range, and as much as I would like to be there, I have a shareholders meeting I must attend Friday evening or I would be on a bird to Gadsden, or a snake, or an Oreo cookie if it were at all possible :(:([8]:(:( I sure would like to meet all of you.

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[bittentoo]

eliminator, I sent my registration and money to Alan a couple of weeks ago. But will gladly sigh in here too!

bittentoo, Kelly and Jodina Mullins, Sweeny TX, The Orange One with white stripes.

[eliminator]

We started this up at Brent's request (great idea) so we would have one listing of everyone coming. If you don't mind send me an email with all the information to rbagley@papesinc.com and I will add you to the list. Makes it easier to print and post.
Thanks,

Rick

[eliminator]

Glenn & Master,
e-mail me your information.

Rick

[eliminator]

Okiesnake,

What about you, are you going??

Rick

[excelguru]

Mail my check. Called Jean to let her know. Made my reservations at the Hampton.

excelguru - Keith, Elizabeth & Caleb McFarland - Camden, SC - 427 S/C, red, no stripes

Keith :)
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[weaver]

Rick, we now have 40 entries which includes 35 with cars and 5 without.

Alan

[clayfoushee]

I haven't seen Okiesnake (Trent) here or anywhere else in ages. Anyone have contact with him?

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[Tony Radford]

Rick, can you update the list? I should be on it by now as well. I sent my registration in last week.

427SC, Torch Red / white stripes
427 Windsor Stroker from Southern Automotive
Delicious example of Beauty + Power.

[Brent]

:D:D Great Day :D:D

The wedding plans that were causing me to return home early saturday morning have changed!!!!

I called the Hampton first thing this morning and extended the room soI can stay for the cruise and dinner. :D:D:D:D:D:D

Brent

[bittentoo]

Man, that is great news:D:D:D:D:D

Wow, a bride changing her wedding date[8] Don't see that happen very often!

[Brent]

Not my wedding. A co worker. My wife is staying home with the girls for the weekend.

Just me and my redhead for the weekend.

Brent

[nolastyankee]

Rick,
My Dad and I will be there without our wives and without the Spence car. We'll certainly have stories and pictures.

Please add Bill and Brian Carlson to the paid list.

Unique 9122 - 289 FIA Cobra - The Legendary "Spence" Car

[clayfoushee]

Brian,

That's great....look forward to meeting you. I'll be solo as well, but with my car. Should be several available seats open for the cruise.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[jhaynie]

Just put form in mail. Haven't decided if I'm towing or driving, but we'll see. See you all in Alabama.

John

[excelguru]

John - You have mail.

Keith :)
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My Photo Album (http://members5.clubphoto.com/keith355593/owner-429c-1.phtml)

[Brent]

Has anybody spoken to Alan lately? I was wondering how many cars they are expecting.

Brent

[spd4me]

I can't wait for Homecoming to put some faces with these weird nick names. signed up two weeks ago. We'll have to have some special name tags made up.

[weaver]

We have 45 entries as of now but are expecting more.

Alan

[patrija]

Mine went out yesterday! :)

[ToyCollector]

What weekend is this (May I believe)? For a spectator, is a entry form needed? My understanding from my engine builder is all Fords may be welcome?

[Poorboy]

ToyCollector,
We will gather at Unique's shop Friday the 14th. to kick tires and tour the shop. Spectators welcome. Friday evening their will be a catered dinner(regestered persons only). Saturday the cobras will go on a cruse thru the country side and stop for lunch.

[rawald]

This is my first post on this site. I am bringing my finance manager/wife to the open house on Friday of homecoming. We are coming as future(hopefully) buyers/spectators. I am not sure if she will catch the fever or completely hate a Cobra. You know all the things that make them the legend they are(ie too fast, too loud, etc.). Hopefully, she will catch the fever and the road placing my order will be easier and much shorter. I have been lurking on this site and CC for the last couple of months. I am trying to get as educated as possible on Cobras. However, all you guys are killing me with your talk about driving them. Especially all the talk from the Atlanta Club Cobra group. I am in Marietta, Ga. I cannot stand it. I must have one soon!!!!

I am coming to the open house to try and settle several questions for my self. I have already determined that I cannot go wrong with a Unique 427 SC with a SA engine and paint by Bruce. However, I want to look at paint schemes, colors, 15" or 17" wheels, BB or SB. I also want to take a look at the Serpent Express trailers. Tony you are still planning on having one there on Friday I hope? Any one interested in giving me and my wife a ride around the block on Friday?

Sorry for the long post. See you all in May.

[weaver]

Anyone interested in coming to our Homecoming is welcome, if you want to eat dinner on Friday night or purchase T-shirts you will need to fill out an entry form. Call us and we will be glad to fax you a form. Toy Collector, all Fords are welcome but only Unique Cobras.

Alan 256-546-3708

[ToyCollector]

Allan,

I would bring my 65 GT-350. My fax is 770-645-6115.

[excelguru]

rawald - You won't have a hard time finding a ride with this group. :)

Mike - Hope you can make it! Hey, throw my darn jacket in the trunk if you think of it.

Keith :)
Unique Motorcars (http://www.uniquecobrareplicas.com)
Southern Automotive (http://www.southernautomotiveengines.com)
Bruce Bunn (the painter) (http://www.jodecoautobody.com)

My Photo Album (http://members5.clubphoto.com/keith355593/owner-429c-1.phtml)

[Brent]

Rewald,

You want to pick your driver and car carefully. Your wife may not get the ride that helps sell her the car.:( We all want to see you get a Unique. Butch Capps wife Tammy will be there with her car and she LOVES COBRAS. You need to have your wife talk to her.

Brent

ps. Her husband sells and builds Uniques. If you had an oppertunity to see the DIY show " How to build a kit car" that was Butch Capps.

[rawald]

Brent,

I know what you mean about picking the right ride. My wife is definitely interested in having a hot rod in the family. I am just not sure she will like one as HOT as a Cobra. She use to complain about my F-150 with dual exhaust being to loud and rough. I may be in for a tough sell with her. I will just have to take my chances. I might have to get her a Miata or a(God forbid) Corvette to make her happy before I get a Cobra.

Hopefully, she will catch the fever. Sometimes, she still suprises me.

[spd4me]

I went by Unique this morning and talked to Alan and Maurice. Sounds like Friday and Saturday are going to be a great time. Friday is open house and we can all meet each other and check out each others handywork. Then we'll drive somewhere about 4 miles away and eat dinner. Saturday is a cruise up through the mountains and we'll make a couple stops and eat. Just hope it doesn't rain.

[eliminator]

Well the way I have it figured it's the 4 week count down. Time to take the engine out and polish all my aluminum and get ready for Gadsden. Hard to beleive when it's 38 this AM and rain and sleet in the Louisville area. Good news is near 80 for the week-end.

Rick

[gasman]

Rick, How many registered? Gotta be more than page one reflects.

Steve Foushee

[gasman]

Rick, How many cars will we have at Homecoming?

Steve Foushee

[eliminator]

Talked to Maurice this AM and right now the official total is right at 50 cars counting the Weaver Clan who will pull 3 cars off the shelf for the Festivities. That folks is a BIG TURN OUT. 17 Days and counting.

Rick

[clayfoushee]

Holy......that's probably more Uniques than at any other time in one place!

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[jhaynie]

Watching the forums for the last couple of years, it seems that there has been a lot of Uniques sold in the south during that time. Maybe that is affecting the turnout.

Unique 289FIA #9367
351W Fuel Injected

[Brent]

Where are we going to put 55 cars around that bldg??????????

Brent

[eliminator]

Have you looked at a can of sardines lately, the cross pak ones.

Rick

[gasman]

This is going to be too much fun! Can't wait.

Steve Foushee

[Brent]

I went, without a car, two years ago and there were cars in the bldg, down the right side of the bldg.,down the left side of the bldg,across the front and a couple across the street and I think there were about 30 cars......WOW

Brent

[bittentoo]

Been wondering the same thing[?]

[excelguru]

The local gas station owner will get a nice surprise!
The Weavers may have to work out a deal with the businesses across the street to take over their parking lot for the weekend.

Keith :)
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Southern Automotive (http://www.southernautomotiveengines.com)
Bruce Bunn (the painter) (http://www.jodecoautobody.com)

My Photo Album (http://members5.clubphoto.com/keith355593/owner-429c-1.phtml)

[eliminator]

I have Reserved Parking, "Early Bird get the Worm". They will have Valet Parking courtsey of the local High School.

Rick

[gasman]

Alan, Have you planned for this?

Steve Foushee

[weaver]

We've had more cars than this before and managed fine, I would get to the shop early, not too early, if I you want to park in front of the shop.

Alan

[bittentoo]

So Alan, what is "early, but not to early"?:D

The wife and I are coming in Thursday afternoon, ready to eat some catfish[:P][:P]

[WBofTN]

Bitten:
My wife is coming too - So, that means I will [u]Not</u> be there Early[V]
Wes

'93 Unique 427/351W/4sp

[weaver]

The open house starts at 8am and the front will be full by then, we won't be here before 7:30 so if you get here before us park your car straight and tight so we won't have to move them later. If you unhook from your trailer your wife can drive over in the tow vehicle.

Alan

[gasman]

Alan, Is the Gadsden airport close to your shop? My wife can't leave until Friday and is flying in.

Steve Foushee

[Brent]

Rick,

You need to update the list and add Mother $%#$@&! Nature to the list of participants.

Brent

[weaver]

Hopefully the rain will bypass us this weekend but everyone needs to bring their car cover, we keep a few weather proof covers in stock. Steve I just saw the post about the airport, it is about 5 miles from the shop.

Alan

[eliminator]

A little shower will be fine, any time from 12 PM until 5 AM. The rest of the time is for COBRA'S.

Rick

[patrija]

Can someone post the schedule and times for the Homecoming? Thanks!

[ToyCollector]

Ditto Jason's request on a schedule--especially for Saturday.

[WBofTN]

from memory:
top of the river for dinner 5:00 or 6:00pm Thursday night
Car show at Unique 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday
Meet at Noccula (sp?) falls for catered dinner friday night ?time?
Saturday Cruise thru the mountains - Time to be announced.
Wes

'93 Unique 427/351W/4sp

[bittentoo]

BTW, does anyone know if Bruce Bunn is planning on attending?????

[weaver]

Yes, Bruce, Bill and Susan Parham are coming over on Friday morning.

Alan

[bittentoo]

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