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Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 01:18 AM

Please help a fellow member of the 914world.com get a much-needed motorized wheelchair by donating thru the 914Club.

You can donate by clicking the "pay pal" button at the bottom of this page.
If you don't know what "pay pal" is, you can read all about it by clicking here
Or, if you would rather send a check, please make the check payable to Brad Roberts and send it to:

SSI
C/O Brad Roberts
20 Pamaron Way
Novato, Ca. 94949

All donations go towards obtaining a chair for Korijo.

Dave, (or "Korijo" as he is known on the 914world.com BBS), has ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

He is 28. ALS is a fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness resulting in paralysis.
To learn more about this devastating disease go to this site www.lougehrigsdisease.net

Dave's married to Kori and they have 2 little kids: Keone David is 18 months old and Elijah David is 1 month old.
Dave was a sponsored skateboarder and worked construction.

Now, due to being stricken with ALS, he uses his time by playing with his sons and working on his 914 with the help of fellow 914world.com members Chris Reale & Geoff (Bleyseng) along with a few others in the Seattle area.
ALS has brought him to the point of barely being able to use his hands & arms.

He was turned onto the 914 because he was a VW lover and found out that 914s are based on a VW.
He found his 914 on ebay, bought it, then he and a friend drove it back to Seattle, where he began its restoration into an Auto Cross car for his children.
His desire is to leave his children a legacy.
He also has a Bug that has been fully restored and is quite stunning to look at.

Chris has helped Dave out with electrical stuff like lights, dropped his engine and split the case (Bleyseng helped split the case as well) and with suspension stuff.
Geoff (Bleyseng) has welded in a new floor pan, battery tray and engine shelf.

While being consumed by the 914 bug, he naturally has parts all over the house, some of which Keone likes to get into and play with.
Keone had a full roll cage in his room, something most kids cannot claim to have had!
His wife, Kori is originally from Oregon, and is a sweet person, and has quite a bit of patience with Dave and his car parts.

With as many close knit members in the 914Club (500+), all it would take is a small donation from each of us to help Dave (Korijo) get his chair in no time flat, and time is something he doesn't have much of.

If you'd like to make a donation, please click the button above...


bruce

Posted by: vortrex Apr 6 2003, 01:24 AM

did you use the paypal link on the top of this page? anything special to note/do to make sure it gets into the korijo fund?

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 01:28 AM

Yes, I used the link.
There wasn't anything as yet set up for it to go to his fund. As soon as Brad get back from his meeting I think he will be working this out. I just wanted to be sure this would work.
bruce

Posted by: vortrex Apr 6 2003, 01:37 AM

brad,

I just sent $50 to the generic 914club fund, please route it to korijo.


EDIT:

so you don't feel left out, I sent $17.67 to the 914club fund.

Posted by: ChrisReale Apr 6 2003, 03:26 AM

I made a donation as well, from mazjazz38@yahoo.com
Not sure how yo can differentiate a 914 club donation and a Korijo donation....

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 6 2003, 07:12 AM

Need an address to send a money order to (no Paypal)?

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 08:35 AM

I just opened the PayPal link to see if there was a way to specify the donation was for Korijo. I don't know if it will show up to the proper authorities but, under the area of "GIFT ADDRESS" you can add Korijo's name. I also added his name interspersed within my address.
Jeroen, Sir Andy & Brad
Can either of you check to see if this will work?
Also, is there an address that can be posted for those that do not have a PayPal acct. and want to send a check?
Below is a copy of the area in PayPal that will accept Korijo's name.
:flower: bruce

Enter Address Information

Please specify if shipping to you or to someone else and then enter the shipping address.


Recipient:
My Address (Home/Work)

Gift Address

Enter a name for your gift address above

Posted by: tryan Apr 6 2003, 11:29 AM

what would be a snail mail address for donations to either? not a lover of paypal.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 6 2003, 01:29 PM

I will donate everything in the account... so no need to specify..

We have 1100$ right now with everything combined (April 6th 12:26 Pm)

I'm still planning on donating 500$ from the sale of "Muellers 6" when I have it ready.

This is where I need some help. I have the ability to send out a mass email, but never intended to use it like "spam". Can I use it and NOT get my ass fried for spamming people with the admin@914world.com account ?? The cause is right and my intentions are correct but I dont need pissed off people.

Let me know what you think.

B

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 6 2003, 01:32 PM

Tryan,

To keep it simple: Send checks to

SSI C/O Brad Roberts
20 Pamaron Way
Novato, Ca. 94949

I have a PayPal bank card and can deposit through bank machines to the account using the card. When it comes time to pay for the chair I will give them the card number like a credit card.


B

Posted by: Mike9142.0 Apr 6 2003, 01:35 PM

If it is from someone I know and for a good cause I do not mind at all.
We still need a snail mail address for the people that do not want to deal with paypal.

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 6 2003, 02:16 PM

Way to go Bruce to get this started! Dave (Korijo) is a great guy with ALS so if everyone helps alittle bit we can get this done for him. I do want Dave to be able to show up for the 914 events we have up here (the pitiful few) plus to be able to get around too!

Geoff

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 02:48 PM

Brad, some might get upset but I think most would view it as a good cause. If you feel you should get clearance from admin@914world.com account people then better to wait. It can't hurt. Yer doin' a great job there Brad.... thanks

Geoff, let me know when a get together is planned with Dave involved and I'll try to make it up. My sister lives in Seattle so I could make it a double event
Well, here we go so I guess we're movin' forward
bruce

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 6 2003, 03:01 PM

Bruce,

F-them if I get any crappy response from people that receive the "admin" email. (forgot I was an ASSHOLE)


I need something written up that I can send out. We need to describe who Dave is and little about his 914 being built by other club members. I have met him personally but dont feel that I have enough info to write a email about the situation. The email has to "sell" people on the idea of donating.

I'll send it out tonight if we can get something written up (people will have it in their email for Monday morning)

B

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 03:38 PM

Brad, I kinda figured you'd say something like that. Right on
I just emailed Geoff (Bleyseng) since he's helped Korijo quite a bit, he knows him and can either write something for ya or furnish me with some info and I'll put it down.
I got the ok from Damp Dave to do a post on Pelican. It's on that site now too with your address for mailing checks and a directive to 914club for paying via PayPal.
We'll get this, one way or another.
bruce

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 6 2003, 04:11 PM

This is an excellent first use of the 914CLUB donation fund.

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 6 2003, 04:17 PM

Chris Reale knows him better than I.
Dave is building the 914 for one of his kids plus it gives him something to do ie: a passion. Hell, what better than a 914! Imagine dying slowly......and he is only 27 years old. His life was before him and stolen away by this cruel disease. We relate because he was also in construction so we always talk shit about that.... I have held his newborn baby in my arms which is kinda fun. Looks just like him but better lookin.
Dave should be at the "914 Breakfast in Seattle event", I know he wants to go. I'll check or maybe he will post soon about it.
I hope you make it up Bruce as it should be fun, if not, I do want to move the Breakfast Event around to different places and cities so we can show off the cars and eat in some fun places too.
Andy says he might come which would be cool too, heck, did he even get a Honeymoon?
Geoff

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 6 2003, 05:35 PM

Hey Brad,

Whadda ya mean spam???
If those wankers consider an e-mail to help a fellow 914world.com member as spam... fuck 'em and kick 'em off the bbs!



Send it out!

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 05:48 PM

I be drink'n to dat, Mon
bruce

Posted by: tahoward Apr 6 2003, 07:41 PM

Great job of getting this going guys. If you can't help a fellow 914'er in trouble what good are you. Thanks again all.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 6 2003, 07:49 PM

I just got back from Oregon, and see this.
I cannot believe this... I started to cry (happy tears ) You guys made my day.
I want to thank everyone for the support. Without this club/site, I prolly be a couch potato.
I am tired, and gonna take some time to rest. I get back soon.

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 6 2003, 08:17 PM

Don't thank us too soon. When we get all that money together we might just decide to have one hell of a party instead

Posted by: Aaron Cox Apr 6 2003, 08:17 PM

hey man,
our prayers and donations go out to ya!
well even spring for flames on yer wheelchair....screw the people who think that helping someone out is spam!

Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 6 2003, 08:42 PM

Brad for the email idea. People don’t seem to mind donating money when they are getting something in return.

This site has become an valuable resource for me and I have no problem with paying a membership fee. Also I want a sticker and T-shirt. What’s 20 bucks (or so) per membership and a couple of extra bucks tacked onto each t-shirt and sticker sale.

Doing it this way we will net more donations. Yes, we may also lose a small number of members, oh well, they can always use one of the other sites for their info.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 6 2003, 09:05 PM

Brad, got it done & sent it to you email
bruce

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 7 2003, 12:53 AM

MarkH,

I'll send a second email out offering the stickers/shirts and pushing the SSI swap meet.

(Good idea)


B

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 7 2003, 12:53 AM

MarkH,

I'll send a second email out offering the stickers/shirts and pushing the SSI swap meet.

(Good idea)


B

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 7 2003, 07:08 AM

I just updated the http://www.914world.com/paypal/paypal.php page with the info from the e-mail

If any of you have any other ideas or info to add to this page, lemme know and I'll work it out...

If you haven't visited the page yet, please do so now.
Any and all donations will be put to good use!!!

It's great to see the 914 community join forces on this and it's great to be a part of such a community!

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: djm914-6 Apr 7 2003, 07:59 AM

I'm sorry, I don't have any extra cash at this time. I really want to help out a fellow teener, so this is the best I can do for now...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2922151153

Please spread the word!

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 7 2003, 08:40 AM

Hey Dave, that's might cool of you
I'm going to say right now that I want that Orange teener. Do ya want me to bid or can I send your going rate (+) for it?
bruce:driving:

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 7 2003, 08:45 AM

PayPal site Very well done Jeroen
Looks good and well done
bruce

Posted by: djm914-6 Apr 7 2003, 09:01 AM

Bruce,
Right now, I'm not taking any extra orders as I'm trying to build up some stock for the Hershey event later this month. I think that placing a bid for what you would like to pay is the best bet for now. If you don't win, then we can talk. BTW, those are just sample pics of shirts I had sold in the past and not what I have in stock.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 7 2003, 09:30 AM

Dave, I saw your post on Pelican too. That's great. I will bid and request an Orange teener... If I don't win it I'll get in touch wit'cha when you have your stock built up.
bruce

Posted by: Chris H. Apr 7 2003, 10:41 AM

How much do we need for the chair?

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 7 2003, 11:52 AM

It depends on the model. I vote for the six with the flares.
Geoff

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 7 2003, 12:01 PM

We need: 8000$


We have: 1761$ as of 11am on Monday the 7th. Plus the 500$ I'll kick in when I sell "Muellers6"


B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 7 2003, 12:56 PM

You people amaze me...

Much thanks, again.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 7 2003, 01:02 PM

I want family pics from you Dave. Get the kids and wife in one room and have your parents shoot a us pic.

Or give us some F-'d up crippled pose. I'll make you a poster child...LOL sorry.


Figured you could use a laugh or two.


B

Posted by: dagdal1967 Apr 7 2003, 03:45 PM

I'm bidding for the T-Shirt cause its cool.. All the better that the money goes to help Korijo!

I'm donating to the fund as well.. Just gotta get my paypal account set up and working.

This is the best use of a BBS community that I've ever seen! Well done to everyone!

Doug

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 7 2003, 04:33 PM

Posted by: TimT Apr 7 2003, 05:12 PM

Im in... just dropped some coin....

Id rather help find a cure.... but if a chair will help till we find a cure then so be it.

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 7 2003, 05:24 PM

I'll work on an updated pic for yuse guys...

My disease dont affect my sense of humor lol

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 7 2003, 06:20 PM

Jon, You're right on both counts. Steven Hawking has ALS and has been beating the odds his whole adult life.
A sence of humor does wonders for one with medical problems. Korijo continues to show us that.
Here's a link to some things Steven says about himself.
http://www.hawking.org.uk/disable/dindex.html
enjoy, with hope
bruce

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 7 2003, 06:58 PM

As of 6pm 04/07/03 2055.00 without my 500$ (I may have a couple of buyers for the cars) (Tube car and Muellers6)

I listed parts for sale in the classifieds and will give some of the proceeds from them as well.


B

Posted by: JRust Apr 7 2003, 07:54 PM

I just paypaled the account! Absolutely happy to help anyway I can. I had a lady that wanted me to sell her van with a wheelchair lift on it. Let me know if that is still a need & I'll look into it a little further. I didn't have the time to deal with it then. I'm sure she still has it! Proud to be a member of all the 914 groups out there. I've always loved the comrodery & help I've recieved since I bought mine! Hope to see you soon Koirijo -Jamie (pizza dude)

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 7 2003, 09:20 PM

OK.. WHO told the 911 guy's ?? LOL I just had a 911 friend of mine from Phoenix AZ donate. He has never even owned a 914.

Damn Dave (Korijo) what else will you need ??



B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 7 2003, 09:28 PM

Jamie,
Yes the van is still needed. I may need to trade our mv in for the proper style van, tho. It will need to have a bumped up roof AND lowered floor, so my face isn't smushed into the roof.

I need to clear up some minor details...

First, I have been fitted for a chair already. It should be finished soon. A donor chair might not serve all my needs (a place for a breathing machine, for one thing). I do appreciate the offers...

Second, there is still a chance the maker of the chair will donate the chair. More likely they wont cover the entire cost. Medicare covers some. How much? Dont know. I dont expect more than 20%.

If the chair is fully paid for, then the donations will help with the mv. Everyone clear on the details?

My family and I are so greatful. We cannot believe this. The initial post was for an idea, and has since blown up to an unbelieable, unimaginable scenerio. How much can I say? Thanks to all

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 7 2003, 09:48 PM

I know your camera works Dave, so post a "family" shot so the newbies and people unfamilar with you can see you and the family. Hmmm, on second thought, how about just the wife and kids as they are soo cute, we know what you look like: the smiley face!

Geoff

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 7 2003, 10:44 PM

Nice avitar !
Working on the pic. #1 son is in bed. Prolly tomorrow.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 8 2003, 04:35 AM

When I first learned of Dave's need for assistance funding the purchase of a wheel chair I proposed offering some of my 914 license plates as incentives for donations. I am delighted to see that I underestimated the generosity of the teener friends on this web site and that bribery is not needed. Apparently an open heart and open wallet over ride greed and selfishness around here. I am proud to be associated with such a fine group.

Korijo this one will be in your mail box soon.

Posted by: djm914-6 Apr 8 2003, 05:31 AM

Well guys and gals,
When I posted the ebay auction (page 2 of this thread) I had expected a little more money than my normal going rate, but I never expected it to take off like it had. As of a few minutes ago the auction is at $76 with 9 days 2+ hours to go. That's noce to see but...

Here is the surprising part. I got an email from someone outside the Porsche world who wrote this...
4/7 5pm est
"I was just thumbing through some stuff on eBay and saw your auction...and went to the link to your club. I wouldn't mind sending a small donation for your friend with ALS and telling others about it as well...BUT I seem to be blinded as to what the e-mail address should be when sending payment through PayPal. Could you please send me the e-mail addy?
Thanks,
Anita"
4/8 3:03am est
"Not trying to be a pest....but the top yellow PayPal logo doesn't link to PayPal. The one on the bottom of the page does though. I am sending your link out to many.....hope you "hear" from them!
Anita"

To all the kind hearted people in this world...

Posted by: dagdal1967 Apr 8 2003, 05:38 AM

WOW.. that is amazing!

It really does prove that there are some fantastic people in this world!

Posted by: dagdal1967 Apr 8 2003, 05:40 AM

AND........

I keep getting outbid for the bloody t-shirt! I'll keep trying!



Dougie

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 8 2003, 05:44 AM

If we can keep this snowballing like it is now, Dave will be on the cover of the next issue of Excellence Magazine

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: dagdal1967 Apr 8 2003, 06:01 AM

Vegas...

Love the license plate! LOL.. PERFECT!

Really made me laugh.

Hand in there Korijo... Looks like we'll be there in no time!



Dougie

Posted by: Kurt V Apr 8 2003, 07:55 AM

Can't believe you 914 guys are going to let us 911 guys outbid you on the charity auction. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...=ADME:B:LC:US:1 (I'm kvalent and the next highest bidder also owns a 911, "oldskate") If I win I am going to have a painting of my Carrera put on the shirt and send it to Korijo to wear every time he goes to a 914 event!

Current bid US $111.64

Posted by: djm914-6 Apr 8 2003, 08:19 AM

Kurt,
Since you post as much on 914 boards as you do 911 boards, when will you sell that tail dragger of yours and buy the better handling car (a 914!)?

Over $100 for a shirt!?! I will be very nervous painting that one. I had better brush up on my skills. (Pun intended)

Posted by: Kurt V Apr 8 2003, 08:37 AM

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 8 2003, 10:29 AM

DJM,

The email address is: sales@all914.com. PayPal wouldnt let me setup a third account for donations.


B

Posted by: seanery Apr 8 2003, 10:59 AM

Hey Kurt,

You 911 guys are more "Wine & Cheese" type people than us teeners, you guys may have scared a lot of us off?
Maybe if we pool our money all us 914 guys could outbid one of you 911 guys!

Just kidding, let's go guys, keep up the bidding!

Posted by: JRust Apr 8 2003, 11:22 AM

Hey Dave I checked on that van again. I made a mistake on the wheelchair lift. She has an assisted living for the elderly. She just uses the fold up wheelchairs & puts them in back. I don't know where I got the idea in my head it had the lift. Sorry about that!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Apr 8 2003, 12:39 PM

Hang in there dude! after you get the chair and the van, you gotta have a party, invite the "wine and cheese crowd" and the "Maccaroni and Cheese" crowd.

as to a van- what sorta van (give me some specifics) you want? I can keep my eyes open. are we talking a vanagon a dodge caravan, a ram van, a hippie van ...what man? we
gotta know what to keep our eyes out for in the papers!

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 8 2003, 01:40 PM

I'm waiting for a call from a contact that builds these vans specific to the needs of the person here in Portland. He has some used vans available too.
Charlie (part owner of) Performance Mobility is in a chair himself. He also races a VW Rabbit with hand controls. At least that's what he raced a few years back when I needed a car top carrier for my wifes chair. I'll see what he has & what prices we're looking at. The more eyes open to what's out there.....
bruce

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 8 2003, 03:36 PM

Hang in there dude! after you get the chair and the van, you gotta have a party, invite the "wine and cheese crowd" and the "Maccaroni and Cheese" crowd.

as to a van- what sorta van (give me some specifics) you want? I can keep my eyes open. are we talking a vanagon  a dodge caravan, a ram van, a hippie van ...what man? we
gotta know what to keep our eyes out for in the papers!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 8 2003, 06:07 PM

3300$ as of 5pm... and this is before my 500$ from "Muellers6" Getting it ready to go... as we speak.

B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 8 2003, 06:13 PM

Posted by: Hawk Apr 8 2003, 07:55 PM

My pleasure to help you Dave. That 914 addiction is a blessing of itself.
You are all one heck of a great crowd, guys!

Posted by: Gint Apr 8 2003, 09:16 PM

Allright, I'm in.

Hey Dave,

Don't go pullin a Mueller on that new chair!

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 9 2003, 11:23 AM

Korijo, I'm going to Performance Mobility where an aquaintence has & builds vans with chair lifts. They asked if I could get your seated heigth measurement so we could best understand the size van you'd be looking at. Email me at ballert@guidedogs.com with that info please. I'll be going around 130. I'll also get pics & post em.
bruce

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 9 2003, 07:33 PM

Hey B,
When you check to pay pal history you may see a few donations from the BMW community. I posted a link to this thread on a couple of BMW Boards I surf. Great bunch of guy's. I hope they help.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 9 2003, 07:37 PM

Thanks Rich,

I have noticed quite a few names/email addresses that I didnt recognize flowing in.

We will get there. The flow has slowed, but it is still coming in.

B

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 9 2003, 08:10 PM

I guessed the flow had slowed. I think it's time for idea's for phase II. I think everyone should go paste a link to this thread on other boards they visit. There are a lot of non 914 car guy's out there that would get behind this. We've seen them coming from the 911 boards, and others. Everyone post a link someplace over the next two days and lets see if the flow increases.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 9 2003, 08:29 PM

Hmmmm, good idea. I'll post one on the TUG board. That's a bbs where thousands of timeshare people gather to gab.
bruce

Posted by: ChrisReale Apr 10 2003, 07:55 PM

I have posted a few places a swell, and one has been "locked" Fuck em. They are worried that it will promote "beggers" to ask for money to pay for debts. I thought they would understand, but everything is peachy on their forum, so why would they want to be made aware of someone else's problem?
Really, it makes me sad because i thought they were better people than that...

Posted by: tryan Apr 10 2003, 08:20 PM

what do you have when you have a party with 6 women with yeast infections and 6 with pms.


a whine and cheeze party.

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 10 2003, 08:22 PM

ChrisReale and all, I had a much better response so far. The BMW boards I posted on have left the request up. I received some very nice email asking for B's address. I guess I should have made it part of my post. Not everyone will warm up to this. All we can do is ask. Lets see if we can come up with a few other angles. I'm too far away to help any other way.

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 10 2003, 08:32 PM

Hey Bruce, Go and edit your first post on this thread and ad B's adress and instructions for the pay pal info.

Also add the family info you and B sent to us in the email so people not familier with Dave and his family can read about him.

It will make it easier for non 914 visitors not interested in reading all the chat to get the info they need to make a donation.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 10 2003, 09:34 PM

Rich,
Where is the BMW thread? PP? I just want to reply w/ some thanks

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 10 2003, 10:49 PM

I posted on the E12 and 2002 BBS on roadfly.com site.
Also on the E12 (I have a 1977 530I) http://www.firstfives.org./

Like I said, The message hasn't been taken down yet. But I'm watching them. Not everyone is as receptive to this type of thing. I'm just glad to help. Thanks,

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 10 2003, 11:48 PM

Rich...
'tis done
bruce

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 10 2003, 11:56 PM

Chris, I did a post on a timeshare site last night and got a couple negative responces within15 minutes. I even put the links to the web sites and the initial post. It was regarded as a scam. I replied to all of their negativity with friendly responces hoping to sway them. I actually turned one guy around and he let out that he had a 944! and lived in Seattle. I think I could have gotten him to come to the breakfast and help with a work party to get Daves car a little further along but the post was deleted so....
Oh well, they will never know the good feelings we all are having now being part of this "brotherhood".
bruce

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 11 2003, 12:53 AM

Yea, anyone want to "practice" on my rig, come on by...

Just stripped rear trunk and front w.wells. Getting ready to cut holes for sway bar. Plenty of stuff to practice on

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 11 2003, 07:31 AM

a work party. that's a fun idea. like a bunch of ants running around w/ 10,13,15,17mm wrenches and sockets. bruce instead of debating w/the dopes you should have just directed them here. dave, hate to ask such a pointed question. how much time do you have to still drive your car?

kevin

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 11 2003, 07:43 AM

Kevin, I posted the site and thread several times but with narrow minded people you have tunnel vision! Oh well....
bruce

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 11 2003, 02:10 PM

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 11 2003, 07:01 PM

I know what I would have said when they said "Scam"

"Do I sound like I'm from South Africa and have a large sum of money to put into your bank account" ??

I would have gone off on them.


B

Posted by: seanery Apr 13 2003, 09:59 AM

Have you guys checked this lately!?!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=20947&item=2922151153

$405 as of 4/12 Noon Eastern.

Unbelievable! I had to bow out when it got past my $209.14. I'm way, way, way amazed!
Good Job Dave and those continuing to bid!

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 13 2003, 10:04 AM

That's impressive and amazing. Very nice.

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 13 2003, 12:01 PM

W O W ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 13 2003, 01:39 PM

Hard to believe all this fuss over li'l ol' me...

Thanks again, people

Posted by: seanery Apr 13 2003, 07:50 PM

Since Dave's Shirt Auction is going so well, I've decided to put one of the very few (6) 914World.com poster for auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2170272242

I don't have any dreams that we'll get as much $$ as the shirt, but bid it up guys!

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 13 2003, 08:44 PM

Do the poster auction again next month too. My wife cut me off for 30 days. She put our trip to Monteray on the American Express. Need to catchup. I want one of those posters for the hobby shop. It will be a great conversation piece. I want to bid one that is for the van fund. BTW I have my posters framed.

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 13 2003, 09:23 PM

Can't edit and add an attachment. Here's one of my posters. This is a proto type Viper. This poster was done by the Chrysler Promo Dept. 1 per dealership issued. Not sold to the pubic as far as I know. I got it from the parts manager at a dealership I used to use alot as a perk. Very rare. Bad photo sorry...
You should use the Limited Edition Signed poster as part of the auction. Dave use to be sponsered. Dave are you able to write yet?

Posted by: seanery Apr 13 2003, 10:19 PM

I like the headers coming out the vents.
I don't think the production cars did that did they?

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 13 2003, 11:07 PM

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 13 2003, 11:29 PM

The poster is of the proto type car. four square head lights per side and non production chrome side exhaust. Just posted it for an example. The first run 914 posters could have something unique. And Dave could sign one or something? Hey just tossing it out there. Just floating a trial balloon. (always wanted to say that one)

Posted by: seanery Apr 14 2003, 12:46 PM

As of 1:45 the poster is $102. Amazing....keep it up guys!!!

Posted by: JRust Apr 14 2003, 12:50 PM

Yah I bid on the sucker up to a $100. Hope it keeps going

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 14 2003, 10:59 PM

Seanery,

Post a new thread. I'm betting half the club doesnt know this is on EBAY.

I didnt know until this evening.


B

Posted by: James Adams Apr 16 2003, 09:43 AM

Here you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2411636668

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 16 2003, 05:53 PM

Ok, I guess pretty much everybody already knows about it, but we've finally put a "event webpage" up...

http://www.ssimotorsports.com/swapmeet2

Check it out, and please spread the word (and link) !!!

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 18 2003, 02:50 AM

Got a denial letter from Medicare yesterday. Figures Fuckin Gov't...

I also talked w/ the supplier. Chair was ordered without reply from Medicare simply because I need it, whether they pay or not. Thank God I got friends in high places.
Just an update.

Brad, PM me to figure some details out...

Posted by: djm914-6 Apr 18 2003, 09:34 AM

My Tee shirt auction has closed at $405. I just got conformation that it was paid for via the Paypal link at the top. I will be doing a sweatshirt with a nicely modified tail dragger targa. I'll post a pic here when it's done. It will require me to do a few additional sketches first, so it will be awhile.

I hope this auction/ donation helps in some way.

Posted by: James Adams Apr 18 2003, 10:20 AM

Ok you guys who lost that auction - get over to this one and bid it up!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33736&item=2411636668&rd=1

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 18 2003, 05:56 PM

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 20 2003, 01:54 PM

I wondered where the 405$ came from... I saw who it was... LOL

I still need to get 5-6 checks into the bank on Monday.

We should be at 6k dollars. I havent had time to add everything up.

B

Posted by: scottb Apr 20 2003, 05:44 PM

this is great! am very pleased to be part of this group!

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 20 2003, 09:43 PM

This is pretty fucking incredible! $6k in what less than 3 weeks. Pretty amazing and it shows how great 914 guys are.
Geoff

Posted by: Kurt V Apr 22 2003, 08:45 AM

Posted by: James Adams Apr 22 2003, 10:01 AM

Kurt - yes.

Posted by: KaptKaos Apr 24 2003, 12:02 AM

Hello All,

I am new to this forum and am pleased at what I see. What a great use of technology!

For us newbies, could someone in the know please repost where to make paypal payments to?

Thanks,
Joe
73 914 1.7

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 24 2003, 12:04 AM

Welcome Capt.

I think your the first person to sign up and post a reply within 5 minutes...ha ha

Look up in the upper right hand corner of every page on this site...


B

Posted by: James Adams Apr 24 2003, 05:59 AM

Hey - the shifter auction got Dave another $222.50! (Plus a shifter).

The money will be delivered to you (Brad) at the swap meet.

I ma uploading pics of the complete shifter to my site today if you guys want to see it. The one shown is the one that will go to Dave.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 24 2003, 01:02 PM

Looks awesome, Thanks James
Do you need my core? Can I get the 18% shortened throw?

Posted by: James Adams Apr 24 2003, 01:21 PM

Yes, I could use your core. You want 18%? No problemo.

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 24 2003, 01:23 PM

Posted by: James Adams Apr 24 2003, 02:25 PM

sent you mail...

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 24 2003, 02:35 PM

Posted by: KaptKaos Apr 24 2003, 10:59 PM

Brad,

Thanks for the hint on the link. I am a sucker for a good cause. I hope he gets his chair soon. Now if there were just some way to fit it into the teener......

Posted by: Aaron Cox Apr 27 2003, 03:58 PM

did dave decide on the veedub van? c'mon brad! add up the total....were dyin to know!

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Apr 27 2003, 05:17 PM

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 27 2003, 06:07 PM

I recieved the 230$ today for the shifter from WEVO.

I have a lot of cash to ad up and a bank account that I need to look at... I'll have a total by Tuesday. I'm going to need Monday to recover from the swap meet.

B

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 27 2003, 08:53 PM

mmmmm meat

Posted by: JRust May 21 2003, 10:36 AM

Hows about an update guys! Any luck with the chair yet? How about the van!

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey May 21 2003, 01:17 PM

Posted by: Jenny May 21 2003, 04:21 PM

Your boys are adorable!!

Jen

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey May 21 2003, 05:45 PM

Posted by: Brad Roberts May 22 2003, 09:44 PM

Ok OK.. I will know by Saturday our exact total to date. I deposited 12 checks from various people and a couple hundred in cash from sticker sales.

When all the checks clear.. we are golden.

Dave.. stop playing with the pics.. it makes your kid look like he has a skin disease or something.


B

Posted by: Aaron Cox May 22 2003, 09:50 PM

Posted by: seanery May 22 2003, 09:55 PM

His hair is STILL green.

Damn, I've got pics somewhere....

Posted by: loux951 May 30 2003, 03:35 PM

I'm new to 914world.com, I did have had the honor of meeting Dave and his family before. Outstanding people. They didn't know me from Adam and allowed me to participate in a very special family event.

Dave, you let me know if there is anything I can do for you down here in the Bayou State!!!! I just added a little more to the pot!

Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 3 2003, 07:40 AM

Brad, I think the problem is that old pos camera he uses. I have used it a couple of times and its an old digital one. Course, its better than no camera!
Geoff

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jun 3 2003, 08:23 AM

Geoff, can you get Daves address for me. Need to send him ..... well, it's a surprise my MIL got him.
bruce

Posted by: Bleyseng Jun 3 2003, 08:53 AM

Yeah, I'll have to drive over there to get it.
Geoff

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jun 3 2003, 11:21 AM

Sorry Bruce. I meant to reply sooner...

3601 Fremont Ave N #414
Seattle, wa 98103

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jun 3 2003, 12:17 PM

HEY! you weren't supposed to see this!
(how do the sicilians say it?) f'gitdaboudit... you din'tseeit
thanks Dave
bruce

Posted by: VegasRacer Jun 13 2003, 09:50 PM

Hey Brad,

I just put a check for $40 in the mail to you today for the wheelchair fund.
This is money that was raised (after expenses) from the few 914 license
plates that I sold to 914world.com members on my thread a few weeks ago.
I trust that you will see that this donation gets to the proper account.

Thanks,
John


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Jun 14 2003, 12:38 AM

Cool.. NO problem.

I need to post a total.. but money is still trickling in.

B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jun 14 2003, 02:04 AM

I had talked about my aunt and her boss (a lawyer) fighting the Medicare denial before. My aunt doesn't want jinx anything, so she hasn't confirmed it. Meaning... all or most of the donations will be going towards an accessible vehicle.

The chair I have know sucks @$$... I cant wait. Really.

We went to the Mariner's game yesterday. I rode in the loaner chair, and we rode the bus downtown. Keone loved every second. My brother and wife also had a great time. Seeing them happy makes me happy, although uncomfortable b/c of the shitty chair. When I get my real chair and van, I might just be able to thank everyone IN PERSON

I love being mobile, again

BTW thats how Keone rides w/ me...


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Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jun 14 2003, 02:10 AM

Thats his favorite toy in his mouth. A skateboard.

Makes me proud


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Jun 14 2003, 02:25 AM

Great pics..

I hadnt seen you post in awhile and wondered what was up ..

I know we have a little over 11k right now.


B

Posted by: tryan Jun 19 2003, 01:14 PM

those white shoes are blinding me.

keone looks happy ridding shotgun.

Posted by: JRust Jul 7 2003, 06:45 PM

I saw this on ebay! Not sure if you've found a van yet?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2422090553&category=39411

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 7 2003, 07:21 PM

WOW! good find Jamie. And it's right in his area too
bruce

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 7 2003, 08:43 PM

We found a Eurovan on eBay. I sniped it last night. I am doing a new web page right now, to show and tell. Brads workin' on the details...

More to come.


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Posted by: seanery Jul 7 2003, 10:05 PM

It needs some 16" fuchs.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 7 2003, 10:38 PM

so do I !!!!! lol, nice van- how much did the ziggy marley van sell for?

Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 7 2003, 11:18 PM

Kewl euro. I can't wait to see it slammed with like 20" wheels and fat colored tires. Red is great for a two tone or tribal graphics. If it's lowered the lift won't have to raise as far.

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 8 2003, 06:59 AM

slam it to the ground.. use airbag suspension to lift the chair!
then all you need is a pair of fly-ass dubs!

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 18 2003, 11:20 AM

Van is purchased and a deposit has been made on the lift. Now to get the van to the lift place and get it installed.


B

Posted by: seanery Jul 18 2003, 11:25 AM

How are we doing on $ ?
Is there enough to get this done?

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 18 2003, 11:27 AM

I hope so. I didnt even ask the total for the lift.. DOH !!

We paid 5400$ for the Van. I have a little over 5K to spend on the lift and install.

B

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 18 2003, 12:27 PM

$3250 out the door, no tax. We saved $700 by finding a "display" model. Looks like we have just enough. Once it gets up here, we have to install tie-downs, and add on a bit to the platform. Gonna be close, but I think saving the $700 it'll be right on.

Who wants to drive it from LA to Brad?

Posted by: rick 918-S Jul 18 2003, 05:32 PM

If there's any money left you should get some cool wheels in place of those hub cap things. Check out www.victoriawheels.com Good prices on packages.

Posted by: seanery Jul 21 2003, 04:49 PM

bump

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 21 2003, 04:56 PM

Umm.. "admins"

We just had a small writeup in Excellence.... and now we bury the thread...


B

Posted by: Jeroen Jul 21 2003, 05:03 PM

Hmmmm... dunno what happened
Last time I looked, this thread was still nailed...
I'll nail it back again

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Dave Cawdrey Jul 21 2003, 10:06 PM

pics

Posted by: Jeff Bonanno Jul 21 2003, 10:12 PM

Gang,

Karl just sent me one of the few remaining stickers and to celebrate, i kicked some more into the fund

Thanks Karl and all the best to you and Korijo!

jbb

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Aug 22 2003, 11:39 AM

We've set up a new auction to support Dave and Kori and help get him the Van...

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=4280

See the link for details!

-Rusty

Posted by: fiid Sep 25 2003, 10:36 AM

Is there any more news on the Van & Lift or other things that are needed??

Fiid.