Picnic in Austin TX Sat Nov 20

Discussion in 'Texas Buick Nationals' started by austingta, Nov 11, 2004.

  1. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    Ok guys here is the final word for the picnic.

    Place: Bull Creek District Park and Greenbelt

    Located at: 6701 Lakewood Dr Austin, TX 78731

    Date: 11/20/04

    Time: 2:00 PM

    It is at 360 and 2222 (approximately) on Lakewood Drive. As you go south on
    360 before 2222, Lakewood is a neighborhood to the right, and the park is on
    the left. It is the road that always gets closed by high water when it rains
    more than an inch or so... It is a big COA park and has plenty of parking
    and shouldn't be too crowded this time of year.

    Frank brooks will be bringing a BBQ trailer... he stated the following:

    It works well if people just bring what they want to cook, and they can
    either cook it themselves or turn it over to the grill hands and have it
    cooked for them! I have lots of room to cook for everyone. I can have 4 different mesquite fires going at once, if necessary, so bring anything you like to grill!

    Just for emphasis, No food will be provided.

    Also the Oldsmobile club will be joining in the festivities

    Please let me know if you will attend this event.


    see the weekend forecast here


    Thanks
    Phil Green
    Austin Area Buick Coordinator
    email: tx70gs@austin.rr.com
     
    Last edited: Nov 14, 2004
  2. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    Thanks for posting this Frank! :beer
     
  3. napier

    napier Muscle Car Weboard Addict

    Unfortunately I am going to be out of town that weekend or I would be there in a snap (no windshield and all) since that park is just down the hill from my house. I have been wanting to meet all the Buick people that Patton speaks of so often.

    Thanks for inviting us Olds folks. Thats a good time for all. Hopefully I will make the next one if we are lucky enough to get invited again :grin: .

    Ben Napier
     
  4. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    Ttt
     
  5. Stevo

    Stevo Well-Known Member

    Austin Area Buicks

    Phil,
    Who did the paint on your car it sure looks great. Did it set ya back much? I will be ready to paint my 71 soon and want to make sure it is a good one. I might even consider getting it done in Austin if the price is right. Did you do all the body work as well? I have a few pin holes I am going to weld up after metal is treated. Maybe I will meet up with you guys when I get my 71 up and running. Let me know if you guys need any hard to find parts for your cars a frequent all the local salvage yards for spare parts.


    Thanks,
    Steve :TU:
     
  6. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    Steve my paint was done by a guy in San Antonio (near bandera), If you want more I can give you a ring. Let me know.
     
  7. 1970GS455

    1970GS455 Well-Known Member

    Phil, you happen to see what time you posted that reply????? 4:55 am.....

    And yeah, what does a good paint job run these days???
     
  8. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    Quite a bit.... but not as bad as you think..... give me an email and we can talk about it more if you are concidering a repaint.

    :beer
     
  9. Stevo

    Stevo Well-Known Member

    Paint Job

    Phil,
    I am interested in speaking with the guys you used for paint & Body. I know a few in Boerne, but was impressed with the pictures and would like to get in touch with the same person who did yours look very clean. I found a 72 GS 350 in Boerne the guy wants $1000.00 but motor not in the car but he does have the original motor, but my wife didnt sound to thrilled when I told her lol.

    Let me Know Phil
    I know price would depend on Bady work Paint Etc.
    Thanks,
    Steve Johnson
     
  10. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    steve PM me your number and I will give you more info... :beer
     
  11. Texas-BOP

    Texas-BOP Active Member

    Is the picnic still on for tomorrow?
     
  12. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    I haven't talked to Phil, but as of now yes it is still ON!

    Frank
     
  13. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

  14. ATX

    ATX Guest

    I won't be able to make it... I have to work on Saturdays. :(

    According to the weathermen here at work it is supposed to rain.
     
  15. Nicholas Sloop

    Nicholas Sloop '08 GS Nats BSA runner up

    Wish I could be there guys, have fun.
    P.S. Hope your weather is better than ours!!!!!
     
  16. jcamp116

    jcamp116 Well-Known Member

    No More Rain!!

    :mad:

    Well, the rain is off and on. If the streets are dry when I head out, I will still be bringing my car. Does anyone coming out today have a canopy for any cover if it does rain.

    The streets are dry right now in front of my house and I am staying overly optimistic that it will not rain, of course I did have to wash the car yesterday just to temp the rain gods a little! :Brow:

    Do we still have everyone on the last e-mail list coming out?

    To avoid the low water crossing, do I enter from 360 or 2222 (Sorry Frank I forgot, I know you already told me :Do No: )
     
  17. jcamp116

    jcamp116 Well-Known Member

    Rainout

    It's a wash! Too much rain, I knew I shouldn't have washed the car yesterday! Maybe another day.
     
  18. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    I took the grill out there just to spin the bearings (it had sat for a few months) and it rained the whole time on the road. Deserted park. We'll try again some other day.
    I did get this pic of Bull Creek, though:
     

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  19. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    I had venison and Elgin sausage ready to cook, and plenty of it too!

    Darn the weather!
     

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  20. TXGS

    TXGS Paint by numbers 70 GS 455 4spd

    Update Rain date is December 11th.... :beer
     
    Last edited: Nov 20, 2004

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