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FGMCC Meet Photos
Western Meet in Grass Valley, CA

Grass Valley, CA
September 9-11, 2016


 

September 9-11, 2016
Grass Valley, CA
Members Present: 14

Monte Carlos in Attendance

1970 - Forest Green, Black vinyl top, Green interior
Owned by Charlene (with Ray Portillo) of Sacramento, CA
1970 - Black Cherry, Black vinyl top, Black interior
Owned by Doug Braudrick of San Jose, CA
1971 SS454 - Classic Copper, Sandalwood interior
Owned by Aaron & April Dodsworth of Summerland, BC, Canada
1971 - Copper, Black interior
Owned by Roger Acquistapace of Santa Rosa, CA
1971 SS454 - Mulsanne Blue, Blue interior
Owned by Mark and Beth Andrus of Fair Oaks, CA
1971 - Fire Agate Pearl, Brown interior
Owned by Ramon and Grace Torres of Madera, CA
1971 - Green, White painted top, Green interior
Owned by Vaughn and Kathie Peoples of High River, AB, Canada
1971 - Burnt Orange, White vinyl top, Sandalwood interior
Owned by Cameron Lewis of Reno, NV
1972 Custom - Classic White, Black interior
Owned by Doug Cameron of Portland, OR
1972 - Green, Green interior
Owned by Robert and Mona Calderon of Fresno, CA
1972 - Candy Red, Black interior
Owned by Doug Scofield of Oroville, CA
1972 - Gulf Green, Green vinyl top, Green interior
Owned by Lon Wilburn of Snoqualmie, WA
1972 - Gulf Green, Black vinyl top, Green interior
Owned by Matt and Christine Hilla of Hood River, OR
Additional members in attendance
Terry and Laura Cupp of Las Vegas, NV

The 2016 Western Meet
by Aaron Dodsworth

My wife April and I look forward to the Western Meet every year, and it is no secret that we will drive long distances to attend. We had just purchased a 1971 Monte Carlo from another club member only a month before the meet and proceeded to take it on the 2,000 mile round trip from British Columbia. The trip was certainly met with a few challenges as this car had not had many miles put on it in recent years, but it was nothing we could not overcome. We had a blast on our first road trip with this Monte. April and I travelled with members Matt and Christine Hilla for a couple days of the trip. Overall there were 14 members from California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alberta with a good variety of stock, modified, restored and unrestored Monte Carlos.

Thursday

Matt, Christine, April and I arrived at the hotel on Thursday evening and the party was already in full swing. A night of pizza, friends, Montes and a few beverages is what we all looked forward to. It was great to see old friends again and meet some new ones.

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Aaron fixing the exhaust on the side of Highway 101.
Matt taking advantage of the photo opportunity.

Friday

A cruise through Nevada County was organized by member Doug Scofield. We cruised through some nice windy back roads and made several stops along the way to chat, look at the scenery and take some photos. One of our stops was at Empire Mine State Historic Park where we had a fantastic lunch prepared by Doug. The weather could not have been more perfect and we had a great day of cruising. We really appreciated Doug for organizing the cruise and lunch.

When we arrived back at the hotel, a few of us spent the afternoon washing our cars and doing some detailing. I had some hood alignment issues so a large group of us worked on that for a while, which proved to be entertaining. If you have ever tried to line up one of these hoods, you know it is not as easy to do as it appears to be. The evening was spent in the parking lot with lots of laughs and conversation, while more members arrived to join the meet.


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Hotel parking lot

Saturday

We were up early Saturday morning to get an area in the Nevada County Fairgrounds for our group of cars as part of the Cruisin’ the Pines car show. This event had a lot to see with 700 cars on display, a car corral and many vendors on hand. As usual there was a fair amount of awe from spectators when they saw how many first generation Monte Carlos were there as a group. One of the members of the Roamin’ Angels car club that organizes the event owns a silver 1972 Monte Carlo which was on display also.


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Sunday

We drove back to the Nevada County Fairgrounds for the Cruisin’ the Pines awards ceremony. The 2016 Indy 500 winner Alexander Rossi who grew up in the Grass Valley area was there with the Borg Warner trophy to make a speech and sign autographs. As we were enjoying the car show I was asked by a car show offical to be in the parade of cars during the awards ceremony. I accepted the club participation award on the club’s behalf and also received the Longest Distance award.

In the afternoon we had our club banquet at Smiley Guys Smokehouse. We handed out a number of door prizes and the 12 categories of FGMCC awards to the deserving recipients. I certainly was not excited to get the hard luck award, but I guess it was my turn this time.

Cruisin' The Pines Award Winners

Long Distance Aaron Dodsworth
Club Participation First Generation Monte Carlo Club

FGMCC Award Winners

Best Interior Ramon Torres - 1971
Best Paint Doug Scofield - 1972
Robyn Lance Best Engine Roger Acquistapace - 1971
George Lines Best Modified Roger Acquistapace - 1971
Best Street Matt Hilla - 1972
Best Stock Aaron Dodsworth - 1971
Best Non-Restored Vaughn Peoples - 1971
Best Documented Vaughn Peoples - 1971
Meet Director's Choice Doug Scofield - 1972
Members' Choice Robert Calderon - 1972
Ronnie Bryan Longest Distance Driven Aaron Dodsworth - 1971 (925 miles)
Hard Luck Aaron Dodsworth - 1971 (Exhaust and starter)
Congratulations to you all!


Sunday car show
 
Aaron accepting the club participation award

Cruisin' the Pines club participation award.
Thanks to all those who attended to make this happen. This award belongs to all of you.

Best Interior:
Ramon Torres

Best Engine:
Roger Acquistapace

Best Paint:
Doug Scofield

Best Non-Restored:
Vaughn Peoples

Best Street:
Matt Hilla

Best Modified:
Roger Acquistapace

Best Stock:
Aaron Dodsworth

Best Documented:
Vaughn Peoples

Members' Choice:
Robert Calderon

Meet Director's Choice:
Doug Scofield

Hard Luck:
Aaron Dodsworth

Longest Distance Driven:
Aaron Dodsworth
 
 
Awards banquet at Smiley Guys Smokehouse
 
     
     


On Monday morning it was time to say goodbye to all the great people of this club, and drive the 900 mile journey back home to Canada. The trip back gave April and I time to reflect back on a great meet and laugh about the fun moments that occurred over the past few days. Thanks to all who came to make this a successful meet and we look forward to seeing you all again!


Hotel parking lot
 
Yep, that's Aaron on the ground again working on the suspension this time. Matt working on an exhaust leak. This is in Crater Lake, Oregon during the drive home.