Andrew,
Let me add my extreme admiration for Laurie's successful first annual
AzROC picnic. It was a real pleasure to meet the roadster people from
the Phoenix area, not to mention our visitors from California (with
roadster) and Wisconsin (sans roadster). Great food, lotsa silliness,
and six very interesting roadsters (including my own 1600 of course). I
especially enjoyed learning (from you, Andrew) all about what makes my
1967-titled car a 1966-manufactured model in reality. Mine was the
(Plymouth) red one on the end with the funny tail-lights and no
sidelights.
My favorite moment was when I asked Bob Coffin if he needed a radiator
and he said yes. I enjoyed the surprised looks from everyone when I
actually pulled that old (510 we think) radiator out of the trunk. I
think the quote was, "I don't believe it; this guy drives around with a
spare radiator in the trunk." Just my contribution to the roadster gift
exchange (Thank you Bob). I also enjoyed the slot car competition with
Deane. That was "the best gift of all." Nice touch Laurie.
Enjoy the ride!
Chris Doutre
Scottsdale, Arizona
1967 1600 SPL311-08147
AzROC!
Andrew Murphy wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
> I was waiting for Laurie to write to the list about the AZROC picnic as it
> was her show, but I just couldn't wait any longer.
>
> For those of you who didn't go, you missed out. There was so much food there
> that even the likes of myself, Phil Erickson, and Victor Laury would be
> overwhelmed. A great location right in the middle of a botanical preserve.
> Oh yeah, and I will let Laurie tell you about that poor chicken who just
> could not escape the squirt guns.
>
> Six cars showed up including my 1964 1500. Laurie showed up in her two tone
> 1970 1600. Bob Coffin came in a stunning tourqoise 69 1600. Ron Hamilton
> brought his awesome conversion. There was also a red 68 2000 there that was
> for sale. There was also a 67 1600 early there as well. In Laurie's words
> "It's the first time I have ever had more than three cars together."
>
> The people were great and a good time was had by all. Yes, it was a tad hot
> crossing the desert, but I figured if my almost 40 year old car could make
> it so could I.
>
> I think that the people here in California have it pretty easy. There are a
> lot of cars here and getting them together is a much easier event than other
> states. I felt I owed it to the AZ crowd to show up. They come to all the
> Cali shows. Why shouldn't I return the favor.
>
> I know some pics were taken and Bob's car really is a stunner. I hope that
> some pics are posted soon!
>
> My hat is off to Laurie and the AZ crowd. Truly nice people and a credit to
> the Datsun Roadster community.
>
> See you on the road!
>
> Andrew Murphy
> 1964 1500
> 1967 2000 Solex
> SoCalROC
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