2013 BASH – May 18th

I’m confused… will the BASH be "at Carlisle"? … or just at the same time?

(seems like I should find a room there… if I go to "Import Carlisle", "Ford Carlisle", and "GM Carlisle" 🙄 )

BASH headquarters will be at Tiger Tom’s North of Annville, 30-40 min drive from Carlisle . We plan to go back to our roots (Rootes) and have an old fashion Fix-In. Bring something broke. There will be enough talent, wisdom and experience to fix anything.

We should be there – lookin’ forward to it already.
Always a good time at TT’s Place 😀

Mark

A good time this year is a valve cover with wheels. Classes for all generations.
Young Sunbeamer: Ages up to 18
Wild Sunbeamer: Ages 19 to 50
Tired Sunbeamer: Age 51 up
We need more young and wild Beamer’s? What do you think about offering a free BASH registration to them if they bring and race a valve cover?

More BASH info!

38th Annual BASH
Sat 18 May, 2013
“Where Sunbeams and friends meet”

The 38th annual spring BASH is going back to its Rootes, the way it started, a FIX-IN at Tiger Tom’s and Joanne’s in Annville, PA. Bring something broke! There will be enough talent, experience and wisdom in our ranks to heal anything. Valve Cover Racing will be a centerpiece of excitement. Think Pine Wood Derby on steroids. Take your favorite valve cover, add wheels and go racing. Sunbeam valve covers encouraged or use brand X, but bring a valve cover on wheels. Classes for all ages. See simple rules.

As usual, the BASH will be an enriching family experience. We will begin with our early arrivals on Friday the 17th by taking an excursion through the ONLY canal tunnel in the United States, the Union Canal Tunnel. (Google Union Canal Tunnel) followed by a Dutch treat dinner.

Saturday starts whenever Sunbeams show up in the morning….dawn? Or the first owner brings something broke. We’ll have a nice catered hot lunch and a picnic for those staying for supper. This IS the day where friends with a Sunbeams meet old and new friends. The BASH is conveniently scheduled the same weekend as Import Carlisle; But be sure to sell your parts at the BASH swap meet. There will also be activities to engage the whole family, kids, grandkids, and old codgers, even side trips to Hershey events during the BASH.

Please register before Saturday May 4th ,however we still welcome drive-ins. Side dishes and desserts are requested if you can. Last names beginning A to L, please bring a dessert and M to Z a side dish.

Call 717-832-1116 for BASH info.

NAME(s):__________________________________________ ________________________
Address: __________________________________________________ ________________
__________________________________________________ ________________
Contact info (phone or email)____________________________________________ ______

Saturday BASH & FIX-IN: $20/person X ____= _____
Friday (Union Canal Tunnel Experience): $6/person X ____= _____
TOTAL: _____
Make payable and send to: Tiger Tom’s, 1924 Black’s Bridge Road, Annville PA 17003

Do not forget VALVE COVER RACING at the BASH. Can’t race without a valve cover, so bring one with wheels. Sunbeam preferred but not required. Open to any valve or engine side covers, but Sunbeam valve covers are cool.

Classes for: Young Sunbeamer: Ages up to 18
Wild Sunbeamer: Ages 19 to 50
Tired Sunbeamer: Age 51 up

Anything goes as long as it meets these criteria:
 No propulsion mechanisms or moving weights.
 Covers must have four wheels with non-metallic surface contacting the track.
 Wheels can be attached in any manner. Can not extend past front of valve cover.
 Covers shall be actual valve or side (flat heads) cover from an automobile engine.
 Appearance alterations encouraged
SPECIFICATIONS: (with wheels)
 30 inch maximum length
 15 inch maximum width.
 10 inch maximum height.
 10 pounds maximum.
 Lowest valve cover surface ¾” or more above track surface

This sounds like so much fun…but Kevin’s graduation from KU is that same day, so we will not be able to make it. (How did that 4 years go so fast?!) We hope to see everyone soon.

Lori

Dave had a thought/question… any chance the "fixes" could ve videoed and posted as a resource?

Lori

I’m not one of those people walking around with a camera an as extension of my eye socket. But it’s a good point Lori. I usually make it a point to capture people who capture photos at our events. We’ll certainly capture the essence of the event, skinned knuckles, tears and joy.

Ron – Tiger Tom has more of an "estate" type setting (vs. your average "house") – it will be great for this event.
The BASH is always a good time, we’ve been to most since 1985. As noted, back in its "roots", the event used to alternate between the Woerth estate and Tiger Tom & Joanne’s place.
This location is close to Hershey and Lebanon PA… should be pretty easy to find a place to stay nearby.
The 25th BASH was held there back in 2000, it was a fantastic time. I was still using 35mm film for pictures back then, so no easily posted pix… maybe someone else will chime in??
Hope to see you there.
Mark

We do have different levels of lodging about 10 min from here. Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn. Days Inn recently refurbished.All are decent. All are at Grantville exit 80 of I-81. I suspect most will be staying at Days Inn.

Here are the local #’s. Holiday: 717-469-0661; Hampton: 717-469-7689; Days: 717-469-0631

If BASH registration $ can not be sent in time, Please let me know how many, including names, are planing to attend so I can plan accordingly. Hate to see attendee’s starve.

TT

Here is my favorite picture from the B.A.S.H. in 2000 at Tiger Tom’s… I took it off the wall in the garage and scanned it in. That should give anyone who wasn’t there an idea of the 2012 BASH venue.
Yes, it is an "aerial" shot – I took it thru the canopy of the helicopter 😮
The actual house is not shown in this photo.

with the import festival at carlisle being the same weekend as the bash,i would suggest making hotel reservations ASAP. the hotels within a ten to twenty mile radius of carlisle are usually booked solid far in advance.

Just found out today, my neighbor across the lane from me in the woods will have two rooms available for her new B&B in time for BASH. Her name is Jan Keim. Husband Russ. PH # ….Shucks, I just found out her ph# changed. Will report correct # later.

Here’s info on neighbors B & B. They have two rooms available. One a king and one queen bed. Both have private baths. One ensuite. Includes breakfast. $145 and $125. Chocolate Cottage 717-602-4003 Jan and Russ Keim

Great photo Mark! I forgot to take my camera on the helicopter ride. I can even ID some of the cars in the photo. What a fun weekend that was. Eric

Kerch and Joe McConolog in their Alpine, Joe Paralani and a couple others I think of at moment. Too busy at moment to check. Let me know if you need more info. Will get back to you late this eve.

you do nit need luck, just bravado. Remember, this is a Fix-In…….bring something broke and a Valve Cove with wheels. TT

Seems like a "good time was had by all"!
Nice turnout, SUPER JOB by the hosts – THANKS, and the rain even held off until it was time to leave.
Had a great time chatting, checking out cars, eating, and watching the valve cover racing… and did I mention the great food?
I was really admiring that black car with the AACA "senior" badge, too.

Mark & Nancy

Thanks to Tiger Tom, Joanne, and family for a great BASH! We met some folks we have not seen in a long time too. After the valve cover racing, swap meet, videos, lunch, and awards the upcoming United was discussed and it looks like it will be another great event-see you there! Eric

Thanks for the pix – you can see (or re-live) the entire event!

Thanks for Thanks Ron. It’s our pleasure. Look forward to "why?" you are a wanderer!!

I’ll ck out R&R. BTW Ron, My neighbor asked that I correct the name of her establishment to Chocolate Cottage B&B.