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Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 31 2013, 01:17 PM

That time of year again.
Time to reserve rooms at the inn.
Time to think about what you may want to sell or buy.
Time to think about heading to Hershey PA for the anual swap meet and party!
Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 31 2013, 04:44 PM

Found it. April 19th.

Posted by: r_towle Dec 31 2013, 04:49 PM

You driving the mean green 914?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 31 2013, 04:51 PM

A note for whoever ends up buying a block of tickets. The CPA guy who handles tickets only gives a set number of car passes no matter the number of spaces you buy. If we want to be together as a group the person who buys the block of tickets has to buy them bundles, not just as one sale. Otherwise it's an issue making sure everyone who gets a ticket gets a paid spot in the gate. Insane, and unfair, but we have learned to work around this nice little piece of BS.
Zach

Posted by: scotty b Dec 31 2013, 05:24 PM

Matt's turn to get the room or yours ??

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 31 2013, 06:01 PM

Matt's
:-)

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 31 2013, 06:02 PM

That's the plan.
Course, that was the plan last year too.
This year it may actually happen.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 31 2013, 06:18 PM

I'm out, unless I can afford a plane ticket. That is just too dang far to drive just to be bullied by Scooter and the Evil one.

Posted by: type47 Jan 1 2014, 06:32 AM

yep, Apr 19

http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/2014.html

Posted by: reharvey Jan 1 2014, 09:24 AM

Will it be another cold rainy day? Let's hope not but I wonder why they don't have this later in the season. Ray

Posted by: type47 Jan 1 2014, 10:47 AM

No way to predict Mother Nature ... a bad day at a cold and rainy Porsche swap meet beats a warm and sunny day working on the lawn in my opinion

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 1 2014, 12:00 PM

In!

Posted by: MMW Jan 1 2014, 12:37 PM

Just looked on Hershey park calendar & they are doing "Springtime in the park" this same weekend & the one before. Once the park fully opens up they don't have room for the swap. Hoping for no rain.

Posted by: gms Jan 1 2014, 01:09 PM

That is the day before Easter

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 1 2014, 01:43 PM

I just requested 18-21 off Scooter, think my car will be ready in time?

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jan 1 2014, 01:47 PM

Crap - That won't fly here. Wife will have my balls head if I miss Easter here.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 1 2014, 02:12 PM

Its going to be like two years ago when the same thing happened. No race the day after. I am still in.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jan 1 2014, 02:22 PM

If it wasn't an 11hr drive one way for me I would make the run, but pulling a trailer full of crap valuable 914 parts, on Friday then all day Saturday at the meet then to try to be home in time Sunday am to attended Easter services.

I guess I will see about attending the Carlisle swap meet the following weekend instead.

Posted by: Porschef Jan 1 2014, 02:51 PM

Seriously, have these people never heard of a calendar?

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 1 2014, 02:56 PM

I am sure the people or person planning this event are getting paid handsomely.....probably not. You get what you pay for.

Posted by: type47 Jan 1 2014, 03:04 PM

I'd recommend the Import/Kit Car swap meet instead. I've found the Spring Carlisle event is geared more toward American antiques (cars that is ...) Even so, Import/Kit Car is more Swedish/English, not much VW and less Porsche ...

Posted by: Porschef Jan 1 2014, 03:15 PM

Well, I suppose a Friday/Saturday trip would be doable...

Posted by: struckn Jan 1 2014, 03:31 PM

I'm ready...marked the calender, advised the wife.

Maybe the year for all the local ZAMBEZI's to get together finally.



Doug

New Freedom Pa.

Posted by: type47 Jan 1 2014, 05:10 PM

Zambezi roll call (or greenish 914's )

saigon71
Vacca Rabite
struckn
Joe Sayre (green with envy...)

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 1 2014, 08:56 PM

Posted by: wndsnd Jan 1 2014, 09:55 PM

I should be there. Parts to sell......

John

Posted by: plas76targa Jan 2 2014, 08:16 AM

I agree. My turn

Posted by: saigon71 Jan 2 2014, 09:41 AM

Barring a cataclysmic event, my Zambezi will be accounted for at the show.

Will meet the caravan at the hotel the day of the show and book a room for that night.

What time does the caravan normally roll out?

Looking forward to it!

Posted by: scotty b Jan 2 2014, 10:12 PM

Typically about hangover:30

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 2 2014, 10:25 PM

Hey Scooter, I see you missed my question. Above ^^^^^. Post #15. Donald lost his shit laughing at it, I dont know why, and it is probably inappropriate, in post #25.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 3 2014, 10:20 AM

Yeah, I'll be there Friday till Sunday morning. Maybe get there Thursday night if others will be around to hang out somewhere.
Zach

Posted by: scotty b Jan 3 2014, 01:25 PM

No I saw it

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 3 2014, 08:02 PM

I lost it because it was hilarious oh Evil one. Wasn't an inapropriate jab at Scooter, it was a jab at you. How can he possibly have your car ready on time when you won't let him finish it? You always want to change or add something(nothing wrong with that} but if you want it finished, decide on what you want and let the man create a masterpiece so you can finally the damn thing. Geez, you are worse than me dude! Scooter, paint the damn thing neon green and give it to him.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 3 2014, 09:30 PM

Oh, the hillbilly thinks he so smart.


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Posted by: cantley914 Mar 4 2014, 08:23 AM

Is the Knights Inn the rendez-vous place again this year?

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 4 2014, 08:34 AM

I'm in...and planning on driving my 914.

It may be the maiden voyage, which means I'll have to stop 2-3 times for oil changes along the way. (Breaking in a freshly built motor.)

Worst-case scenario, I'll get to use up the remaining miles on my DD lease before it goes back to the dealership on April 25th.

So...where am I reserving a room?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 4 2014, 08:36 AM

Knights Inn is the place. It's in Palmyra PA.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 4 2014, 08:37 AM

Reminder that someone needs to organize spaces at the swap meet if we want to have a block. I don't have time to do it this year but can help the person who steps up.
Zach

Posted by: scotty b Mar 4 2014, 09:21 AM

crap I forgot to reserve our room Gotta make a phone call.....

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 4 2014, 11:42 AM

Hurry up. I am going this time, alone, and staying in the meat locker with the rest of you sausage queens.

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 4 2014, 12:11 PM

Reserved my room. I'll get there Fri night and leave Sun morn.

Posted by: scotty b Mar 4 2014, 12:39 PM

done. you get Matt

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 4 2014, 05:23 PM

Well, won't THAT be a cozy bed.
At least Matt is skinny.

Man, I had kinda liked it last year when we got up Sunday morning and there was not a VISIBLE toxic gas cloud in the room.

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 4 2014, 06:57 PM

Matt is like permanent magic fingers

I want to get there Fri afternoon and leave Sun.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 4 2014, 07:11 PM

Friday afternoon to Sunday is my plan as well.

Need to get a count for reservations at Underdogs Friday night. Looking forward to wings and beer!

Zach

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Mar 5 2014, 06:25 AM

I hate that I am going to miss it this year, but I can't afford two trips to the east coast that close together. Plus I should still be getting the new house ready and settled. Hope you guys have a blast!



Shoe

Posted by: plas76targa Mar 5 2014, 12:35 PM

You picking on my ability to "Shake"? that not nice.

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 5 2014, 04:59 PM

I'll probably meet the caravan at the Knight's Inn on Saturday morning and book a room for Saturday night. Looking forward to it!

Posted by: struckn Mar 5 2014, 08:13 PM

Hey while we're at it we need to all Park together Saturday this year.
How about behind the Concourse Judging Area. Last year it was off to the left when entering the parking area and there seemed to be planty of room?

Posted by: r_towle Mar 5 2014, 08:30 PM

Abel and I will be there.
Not sure what we will be driving yet..

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 6 2014, 11:31 AM

I am not sure if that was a compliment or not.



But, I love green

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 6 2014, 11:35 AM

I will be there! All http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=206193&hl=emergency aside.


And I am bringing Jody this year.

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 6 2014, 11:37 AM

I THINK I may be actually bringing Angie (and the boys?) with me too. She'll be in absolute hell but it could be fun.

Posted by: r_towle Mar 6 2014, 11:51 AM

See if the park is open that weekend.
I did it once with all of them when they were kids....it was loads of fun for them and me...I did cars and park...they looked at cars and left me in the swap alone and played in the park all day.

Iffy if it will be open, but it was when we did it, about 14 years ago.

We also rented a cabin in a campground nearby.
Private cabin with kitchen, pretty cheap from what I recall.

rich

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 6 2014, 12:37 PM

The Zoo and Chocolate World will be open. The show is usually the weekend prior to the amusement park itself opening to the public.
IIRC there has typically been a private event that Ken has been invited to at the park that Saturday.

Zach

Posted by: rmital Mar 6 2014, 12:37 PM

The park is open, there are “Easter Family Packages” available thru the official Hershey site.

It’s Spring Break that week, school are closed, so we’re “all” going
Outlet Mall shopping Thursday
Spa Day for the girls Friday, then park at night (if you purchase Saturday tickets, you get to go to the park the night before)
Swap on Saturday morning, then back to the park
Sunday brunch, then home

This will be the most expensive Hershey visit in the past 5 years

Posted by: Steve Pratel Mar 6 2014, 12:37 PM

I'll be up for Saturday, have a list of stuff I need. Will keep an eye on this to meet some of you guys and put faces to the online persona.

Posted by: Big Len Mar 6 2014, 06:35 PM

Be there early morning and made Saturday night reservation. Hope you guys like tequila.

Posted by: r_towle Mar 6 2014, 06:56 PM

Family pass brother????

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 6 2014, 10:21 PM

Betty and I are making arrangements to be there. Look for us driving a rent-a-slug........

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 8 2014, 10:01 PM

Ok.. our flights, car rental and room at the Knights inn in Palmyra are all set.

We will see y'all there!



Oh, and Evil....


If your buddies kick you out, you CANNOT stay in our room!

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 9 2014, 12:01 AM

Why not? You would only be using 1/4 of your bed.....

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 9 2014, 07:20 PM

I just don't swing that way.

Besides, you need a LOT of tic-tacs and deodorant.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 9 2014, 07:21 PM

Are there any dinner plans for Friday night?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 9 2014, 07:24 PM

Underdogs in Harrisburg.

Fantastic wings and beer. Usually crowded so I need to make reservations.
We have been going there the past 4 or so years and I am looking forward to it this year.

Zach

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 9 2014, 07:34 PM

What time? Do you have directions? We don't get to the hotel until around 7:30pm.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 9 2014, 07:49 PM

Underdog Sports Bar & Grill
3100 Paxton Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17111
717-564-5150

No time yet set, as I have not called for reservations. Was thinking 8ish.

Zach

Posted by: auerbach Mar 10 2014, 11:39 PM

Is AA throwing us a dinner this year ?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 11 2014, 08:42 AM

We are flying into Baltimore, so that should give us time to drive up to Harrisburg.

See Y'all Yankees there!

Posted by: achman_73_2.0 Mar 11 2014, 11:30 PM

I'm hoping to meet some of you all there, coming from Queens...

Posted by: zymurgist Mar 15 2014, 07:57 AM

Got my reservation.

Posted by: okieflyr Mar 16 2014, 05:23 PM

We're reserved for Sat Knight paradise

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 16 2014, 06:14 PM

Scooter, did you get our special room? You know I am going to be staying there, right??

Posted by: scotty b Mar 16 2014, 07:34 PM

see post 43

then see post 45 where you responded to post 43

Posted by: Big Len Mar 16 2014, 10:31 PM

Anybody leaving NY/NJ area on Saturday morning? I should hit Easton PA around 8 am. I'm coming down from Newton NJ area.

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 18 2014, 07:03 AM

Reservations made at the Knight's Inn for Saturday night. Looking forward to it!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 18 2014, 10:40 AM

Comming up on one month out.
As of yet no one has stepped forward to handle buying spaces. Folks may be going out on their own this year, and that's fine. It would be nice to have a central hang out point during the event.

Is anyone buying spaces at the event? Do you want us miscreants hanging out with you?

Zach

Posted by: Big Len Mar 18 2014, 11:04 AM

What are the spaces for?

Posted by: rmital Mar 18 2014, 12:05 PM

vendor spaces....or designated hangout spot(s)
pretty sure your not selling stuff Len?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 18 2014, 12:46 PM

It's a swap meet, and you have to buy spaces from PCA. In the past someone had stepped up to organize that effort. Chris (Tangerine) did it for a few years, I did it last year.

Essentially someone World buys a block of spaces (funded by individual members) so that we can all have a hang out palace during the show as well as sell stuff. I'm not bringing stuff to sell this year and don't have the time to org the slots, so am looking for someone to take up the mantle.

PCA has been difficult to work with on this in the past, and I had to go out of pocket to make sure everyone who paid for a spot got one. This pissed me off towards PCA in a big way and I just don't have he energy to do it this year ( though I'm happy to help the next guy avoid the pitfalls PCA places in your way).

Zach

Posted by: Big Len Mar 18 2014, 01:05 PM

You mean like a hang out, drink, and eat area?

What do I have to do? Do you need to be a PCA member? How many spots?

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 18 2014, 01:10 PM

I will do it

I will pm you Zach

Posted by: type47 Mar 18 2014, 02:47 PM

my bad ... pre-reg ends mar 20th

http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/prereg.pdf

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 18 2014, 03:44 PM

I sent an email to CPA.PCA to get the ball rolling.

John

I just talked to Zach and am waiting to see if we can still qualify for early registration.

If I do not hear back from them in 24 hours, we will have to assume it will be full price for the spaces which is $50.00 per 9 X 18 space. At this point I can not guarantee that will get your car in. And If you do get a car in, it must also be on your 9 X 18 space.

Get your registration fees ready. When I hear back from the PCA, I will post my PP account and what the final $# is.

John

Posted by: eimc Mar 18 2014, 05:41 PM

you probably will no hear back from them (this has happened in past) Just go online and register I registered at www. cpa-pca.org/swap/2014 enter and scrow down to register Paul

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 18 2014, 05:50 PM

The purpose of me coordinating is so we can have a block of spaces together. If you do not care about location just register online on your own.


John

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 18 2014, 06:30 PM

PCA just made initial contact with me and they are happy to have us as a group. I need to get an approximate count on members who want to reserve selling space. I think the easiest way is for me to do a group survey. Take a look and check in.

Thanks
John

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 18 2014, 06:51 PM

Fantastic we have at lease two days. I will work on an extension. Reserve your space now on my poll post.

John

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 19 2014, 05:33 AM

Len,

If you are bringing stuff to sell or trade you should reserve a spot. If not bring a chair and hang out with one of us. Spots can be reserved on my poll post.

John

Posted by: Big Len Mar 19 2014, 06:35 AM

Thanks John.

What I have to sell could fit in a gym bag and probably wouldn't cover the cost of the space.

My intention is to meet you guys, party a bit, and hopefully learn a few things. Maybe buy a couple of T shirts and bust Ray Mital's chops.

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 19 2014, 07:18 AM

If you want to sell a few things why dont you split a space. Let me know and I will make the arrangements.

John

Posted by: rmital Mar 19 2014, 07:41 AM

heck...you don't need a space for that. Just park in my driveway any Saturday afternoon. You'll find me in the garage, struggling on some project...

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 19 2014, 04:07 PM

Would someone be willing to ship the shit, err... very important parts I buy back to Texas for me, or do I have to freak out the shipping person at Office Depot again?

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 19 2014, 06:58 PM

Tomorrow (the 20th) is the deadline for the reduced rate of $40.00 per vendor spot. I have five spots tallied in the poll so far. I will let this go till tomorrow night and I will reserve a block of side by side spaces. I will pay for the spaces and we will catch up. Then I will let it go another week to see if we have any additions. If PCA will let me, I will try to add to our original block, if not I will do the best to get them near by.

John
Don't forget to make your own hotel reservations and reservations for beer and wings Friday night.

Posted by: Big Len Mar 20 2014, 06:06 AM

I can help you out if you need, just don't buy anything too big or that leaks.

Posted by: rmital Mar 20 2014, 06:15 AM

...if stuff too big, I'll be driving my Jeep Liberty, so will have more room. Be more than happy to help out.

Posted by: tdgray Mar 20 2014, 07:12 AM

Have fun heathens... Easter weekend... no dice.

Just some advice for you noobs... stay away from the den of iniquity... you will know of what I speak when you get to the roach motel

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 20 2014, 08:47 AM

Any plans brewing for Friday late afternoon?

I have Underdogs Harrisburg at 8:00 pm.

John

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 20 2014, 10:22 AM

Put me down for a spot and let me know who I need to pay. I've already got my room covered.

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 20 2014, 03:45 PM

I paid for a block of spaces today and got it in for the early registration fees of $40.00 ea.

Spaces Reserved are for:
Dr Evil
Mepstein
Cptripps
puffinator 2 spaces: includes one car pass
wndsnd: includes one car pass (because I put this together)

extra space Shawn includes last car pass.



John

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 20 2014, 08:47 PM

I just heard from PCA. They are giving out one vehicle pass for every two spaces. I got 7 spaces and have already gone out on a limb buying two extra spaces for possible straglers so I don't really want to get one more. That means we have only 3 cars allowed in the swap area and these cars must enter the park together as a group.

Of course there will be other parking areas away from the swap area.

John

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 21 2014, 11:08 AM

See post #102 and #103

Note: There is just one car spot left unless we reserve more block spaces.
I think it should be assigned to a double space reservation so who wants to step up and pay for another space and get the parking spot?

John

Posted by: Big Len Mar 21 2014, 02:22 PM

I'll buy it. Tell me where to send the money.

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 21 2014, 02:29 PM

Len,

I don't have you down for a space and I thought you weren't selling. I thought it would be best for someone with a car full of parts that wants to park on site and sell parts.

I appreciate your offer but the group has plenty of spaces for everyone to hang out in now so only the guys selling should pay for spots.

PS. Someone will want that parking space so I know I will not be left holding the bag!

Looking forward to meeting you and seeing you there...

John

Posted by: Big Len Mar 21 2014, 02:52 PM

OK John. Just didn't want you to get stuck with it after paying for extra spaces.

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 21 2014, 04:41 PM

I am very excited !

I did a tune up last night and flew into baltimore this morning, stereo blasting, engine screaming, oil pressure is up and strong and engine temps are down and out




You guys need to take my 2056 for a spin. I promise I will not break anything before Hershey

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 21 2014, 05:00 PM

Oh dont do that to me.....

I have been so happy with my "lowly 1.7".
John

Posted by: 914itis Mar 21 2014, 05:07 PM

I Made my reservation last night, it will be the first long drive with the six.

Posted by: Steve Pratel Mar 21 2014, 05:14 PM

I'll be driving up and back from Alexandria VA on Saturday. If anyone needs a ride, drop me a PM.

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 21 2014, 06:11 PM

1st in line for the spin in the 2056. I want to see what a D-jet can do with some mods. No emergency thread please!

Posted by: okieflyr Mar 21 2014, 06:35 PM

I got an independent space since my attendance is 50/50. My grandson is due on that day so I hope he comes healthy and a day or two early.

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 21 2014, 09:56 PM

You got it Bob!

Posted by: type47 Mar 22 2014, 06:06 AM

what are your route and timing plans? possible caravan from NoVA. I go up early via Rt 15 by Gettysburg. From Alex, you might choose 95 thru Baltimore

Posted by: Steve Pratel Mar 22 2014, 06:51 AM

I generally go up the GW Parkway to 95/270 to 15. I'll probably leave between 6&7 head back weather depending and how much time I spend at Troegs ;-) I'm hoping to be buying so driving my Jeep.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 22 2014, 06:57 AM

Betty and I will be flying into Baltimore on Friday, and renting a car. Any good things to go see on the way? Anything I should avoid?

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 22 2014, 07:02 AM

I'm rolling up early Sat morning to meet the crew at the Knight's Inn. If the timing works, I'd also like to join the NoVA caravan heading up Rt 15 in Dillsburg, PA.

Posted by: 914itis Mar 22 2014, 07:31 AM

Bob, keep in mind that we are usually out by 7:30, 8 the latest.

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 23 2014, 09:30 AM

Thanks Paul...in that case I'll roll solo to the Knights Inn to meet the caravan Sat AM. The previous departure time of "hangover-thirty" was a bit vague.

Posted by: tdgray Mar 23 2014, 09:59 AM

Oh good god Joe... that's the kiss of death... why did you do that

Posted by: MMW Mar 23 2014, 02:26 PM

Don't forget that they have the peoples choice show-n-shine. This helps support the swap also. I think it's $15 to enter? No judging, just peoples choice. Split into categories by model.

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 23 2014, 05:09 PM

Last group space gone to Shawn

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 24 2014, 02:02 PM

Cant Wait !!

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 24 2014, 02:03 PM

Any Idea how many 914s we got goin this year?

20?

30?




50?

Posted by: 914itis Mar 24 2014, 03:14 PM

Last year for some reason we didn't line up , we were all over right from the motel. Some of us went straight to the park and some stopped for breakfast.

Joe , we may have to leave a bit earlier and make time for all of is to stop for breakfast.

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 24 2014, 03:17 PM

Thats cause last year your leader had no car




I would love to lead the line from the Motel. I am looking forward to it

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 24 2014, 03:26 PM

I am leaving York PA around 6am and should be at the Knights in about 7am.

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 24 2014, 03:33 PM

I think the gates open @ 6:30 for vendors and 7am for the rest of us right?


what time do you guys wanna roll into the event?

who is going to wake up Scott this year??

Posted by: rgolia Mar 24 2014, 04:02 PM

Don't know if I am going to make it out to meet all you good people. Right now the teener is on jack stands waiting for the rear suspension, brakes, axles, etc to arrive and be put back together and I am the dude that has to put it back together. I hope I can pull it off, but time is getting short. Perhaps I should just make the trip even without my baby.

Posted by: 914itis Mar 24 2014, 04:10 PM

You still have about 28days plus, I am waiting for my wine...

Posted by: rgolia Mar 24 2014, 04:32 PM

If I make it I will bring plenty of wine. I have 190 gallons of 2013 aging in the winery, of course that will not be ready, but the 2012 is very good and I still have a few bottles of 2011 and 2010. I gonna try, hopefully Racer Chris will get the parts back to me soon. Eric at PMB already came through with the brakes. How hard could it be to put it all back together?

Posted by: Philip W. Mar 25 2014, 01:17 PM

if its the rear you are talking about, its not really that hard, i just completed that job. If you kept track of your alignment shims, you should be pretty close to put them back same as they came out. My trailing arms came i had powdercoated, came from bruce stone, but went to PMB where they put the bearings in for me. i had new 5 lug conversion, with new bearings etc , calipers , CV's from tangerine, it went pretty fast. probably had it all done in one day, but, remember after bleeding brakes to follow Eric's proceedure to set the pads! good luck.
Phil

Posted by: rgolia Mar 25 2014, 02:09 PM

Phil, thanks for the encouragement. Yes it is the rear and I have the shim stack for each side measured. Went the same way you did with the trailing arms powder coated and the bearing and hubs pressed in by others. Also have new axles and cvs done by others so all I have to do is bolt it all together. Now if my old body cooperates I could get it done in a day...or two and make the event....unless beer gets in the way. and it happens all the time when I am working on the teener.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Mar 25 2014, 04:28 PM

Still bummed it is Easter weekend that they are holding this. No way to make the drive there and back before Sunday morning.

You guys have fun.

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 25 2014, 05:28 PM

Let's stsrt a count

ONE

Posted by: Big Len Mar 25 2014, 06:51 PM

TWO

Posted by: struckn Mar 25 2014, 07:10 PM

Three

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 25 2014, 09:35 PM

Charging problems today, its been rain/snow all day. driving home stop at gas station starts up, gauge reads 12V WTF. ?? I put the meter on the battery 12.5




I jiggle everything check all connections, nothing changes. Hop in and continue the ride home, on the expressway, lights get brighter, gauge reads 14V as it should



Get home, start it up again..... 12V

drive it for a min or two, idle drops and gauge goes back to 14V


...... do I need to start the 2014 E M E R G E N C Y thread now?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Posted by: 914itis Mar 25 2014, 10:04 PM

It's not April foul day yet.

If you are for real, it sounds like a ground issue.

Posted by: MMW Mar 26 2014, 08:39 AM

Just booked my room for Friday night. I was told they are almost full.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 26 2014, 09:44 AM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=232950

Hey folks, please respond to the above poll if you want to come to dinner friday night at Underdogs, so I have a good count when I make reservations.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 26 2014, 10:14 AM

There is a bowling tournament at the lanes across from the Inn that weekend most years. The place is usually full to capacity that weekend.

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 26 2014, 10:29 AM

Wow, 2 of us going to UD. Do the bowlers have tournament on Easter weekend?

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 26 2014, 10:46 AM

Im In For Easter Bowling, If you are Mike.




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Posted by: MMW Mar 26 2014, 11:03 AM

Is anyone meeting at the motel before heading to Udogs?

Posted by: tdgray Mar 26 2014, 12:08 PM

Told you dufus

Posted by: jsayre914 Mar 26 2014, 12:56 PM

I am thinking my problem is weather related....

I fired it up this morning and it went right to 14V. Drove it all the way to Baltimore (very fast ) and it remained at 14V. Seems to me I get problems with the charging in heavy rain or snow. Today its sunny



Its running great today



I did put two extra batterys in the trunk and some jumper cables however

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 26 2014, 07:39 PM

Zach, before you posted this I made a reservation for myself and three others that will be with me with Irene at Underdogs. I explained that others might be calling and that it was a Porsche Group. (Didn't go into the Narp thing !). She said to make all reservations with her and she would do her best to get our group all seated together. When you get your count I suggest you coordinate with Irene. Also if anyone else made independent reservations I would suggest calling Irene and getting her to add to the group.

John

Posted by: okieflyr Mar 27 2014, 03:17 PM

Nah, you won't need'em.

It never rains at Hershey.....

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 27 2014, 04:53 PM

I was in Hershey Yesterday. It snowed........ and was freezing. Fuch this winter.

John

Posted by: mepstein Mar 27 2014, 04:58 PM

Supposed to be 60s tomorrow. Have faith.

Posted by: Porschef Mar 27 2014, 05:15 PM

Zach, please add another two. Thanks

Posted by: 914itis Mar 27 2014, 05:27 PM

+2

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 27 2014, 09:57 PM

Another 2 what?

If you are reserving spaces for dinner Friday, please post in the dinner thread so its in one place.

Thanks!
Zach

Posted by: 914itis Mar 27 2014, 10:11 PM

Will post it in the dinner thread
Thanks

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 28 2014, 08:56 AM

Sack, add 16

Joe, that is some freaky bowling gear.

Posted by: Zippy69 Mar 30 2014, 09:39 PM

LS Creamsicle will be there.

Will bring the gas can!

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 5 2014, 12:10 PM

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 5 2014, 12:23 PM

For those of you who have spots reserved and paid for,

I have not received anything from PCA as yet. I sent a note to Zach and he says I have to hound them, so hound I am.

I sent another email today, and will see what they reply.

Hang Tight,

John

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 7 2014, 04:24 PM

11 DAYS !!!


and my car is still running strong

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 7 2014, 04:24 PM

WOOT !!!






I am very excited to see everybody.

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 7 2014, 04:49 PM

PCA said they are mailing passes today, after they said they already mailed weeks ago.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 7 2014, 05:21 PM

I'm looking forward to this as well. Joe, I want to drive your car.
SO looking forward to a little get away weekend.

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 7 2014, 06:40 PM

Me too. This should be unapologetic, drunken, shenanigans time.

At least I should be there with a 914.....we will see what else I haul over there....I hope the bus

Posted by: balljoint Apr 7 2014, 07:31 PM

Gonna be fun!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 7 2014, 07:35 PM

Whose 914? I know it ain't gunna be yours.

Zach

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 8 2014, 05:56 AM

Got some parts on order from Pelican to get Babydoll's distributor working properly. She should be ready for the brief trip.

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 8 2014, 07:10 AM

6th year of attendance at the Hershey swap meet.

1st year my car can get there under its own power.

It's gonna be awesome.

Looking forward to seeing the crew again.

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 8 2014, 11:47 AM

w00t!

Posted by: Zippy69 Apr 8 2014, 12:19 PM

Getting there is only 1/2 way!
Ask me how I know

Posted by: tdgray Apr 8 2014, 02:31 PM

What car is Scooter bringing

Have one for me boys

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 13 2014, 06:31 PM

Game on! My eldest son James and his wife Morgan presented us with a beautiful 9lb 2oz grandson today! All are doing well, so Hershey will be a full weekend event for us as we will roll into town Friday evening. Looking forward to catching up

Posted by: 914itis Apr 13 2014, 06:53 PM

Congrats!

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 13 2014, 06:57 PM

I got the reservation back from PCA on Friday. However they only acknowledged 6 out of our 7 spaces. So I need to get that straight with them.

Mr. Epstein, I mailed your copy on Saturday as promised. Since they came late, everyone else, look me up at Underdogs or at Front Gate at 7:00 a.m. I will post a copy tomorrow that you can print as well.

John

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 13 2014, 07:02 PM

Me and Jody should roll in to Knights Sat morning about 7am, and I am hoping we get the caravan out the door by 7:30am.


SET YOUR ALARMS

Cant wait to see everybody. I also cant wait for the drive in, seeing all the Porsches along the way....


...as I pass them....

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 13 2014, 07:04 PM

Do we have special parking, or do I need to let them know at the front gate, that we all want to park together. I did like the area we had near the concourse area.

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 13 2014, 07:14 PM

They actually moved the Swap to the lot at Giants Arena, so I am not sure how that is going to go.

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 09:00 AM

Here you go!


 IMG_20140414_0002.pdf ( 518.62k ) Number of downloads: 116

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 14 2014, 09:47 AM

So, are we supposed to print that and take it with us?

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 10:13 AM

Probably be a good idea, at the very least it shows locations. One of those spaces is yours Doug.

John

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 14 2014, 10:23 AM

Just sent you a PM

Posted by: puffinator Apr 14 2014, 11:19 AM

John
It says we must have vendor decal (included w/this letter) on the vehicle windshield or we will be charged vendor fees again.
Did you get multiple vendor decals? I wanted the 2 spaces because I need one for my truck which will have all my stuff.
Rob

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 11:57 AM

Rob, I have a sticker for you.
Call me Friday for Sat morning 978-270-4554.

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 12:05 PM

To Clarify,

If you paid for a space to sell items with the group (me) then this is your onsite pass.
It is not a parking pass. It will allow you to set up in one of the assigned spaces.

If you are just going to enjoy the event, there will be fee collections by PCA there. Do not use these passes. They are for paid for reserved spaces only.

I had spaces reserved for
Dr. Evil
Mark Epstein and Saigon 71
Doug Hardman
Rob Mairs (2) spaces includes parking pass
and Myself Included parking pass
and one extra, paid for by me but I think someone asked for it.. (I found I committted to Shawn with parking pass)

Total Seven Spots,
PCA confirmed six, so I am waiting on the seventh assignment.

If I missed you holler.......


John

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 14 2014, 12:09 PM

I may just park my 914 with the rest. No need to park it at the vendor spot. The bus would have parked there.....but I am giving up on it for now. So, I may have spare sticker for a larger vehicle.

Posted by: scotty b Apr 14 2014, 12:12 PM

I may need it.It looks like I may be driving the candy van

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 12:16 PM

Mike,

Unless you paid for two spaces, you did not get a sticker.
They only give one sticker per two spaces.

we have three total for the seven spaces.

Only one person paid me for two spaces, thats Rob Mairs (puffinator)

John

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 12:47 PM

Anybody know Shawn,

Please have him check in with me.

Thanks
John

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 14 2014, 01:14 PM

IF I can get mine done in time and drive it there, I may buy your sticker from ya...I'm not displaying much in the way of "stuff for sale".

Oh...and I'm brining that trans with me for ya. ;-)

Posted by: rmital Apr 14 2014, 01:49 PM

hey john....got any more stickers?????

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 14 2014, 02:36 PM

Ah, no sticker for me, then. Doug, thanks for bringing that core.

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 14 2014, 02:44 PM

Joe:

I'll meet you at the hotel at 7 and help bang on doors.

Bob

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 03:22 PM

There is one sticker left. It was committed to Shawn914, but I have not heard from him since he originally inquired.

I will hold one more day for Shawn to reach me but then it is up for grabs.

Looking forward to a great time this year.

I have been filling the trunks.

John

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 14 2014, 04:29 PM

AWESOME Bob !

we only knock.

never

NEVER EVER

open the door without knocking?









some things cannot be unseen......

Posted by: shawn914 Apr 14 2014, 06:25 PM

Oh shoot. To any who may be interested in this Hershey spot. Its paid for. I personally cannot go as traveling on business. My 914World daily surf has died off lately, and I lost track of this thread, not due to lack of enthusiasm for anything 914, just a bunch of other stuff.

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 14 2014, 06:40 PM

ERRRR... they lost my payment from a month ago. Probably gonna be in the boonies now

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 07:02 PM

Zach warned us that they are difficult.

I finally got them convinced they owe us one more space.

John

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2014, 07:13 PM

Scotty B and the Good Dr. One sticker left. Who wants it?

John

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 15 2014, 11:52 AM

Credit is do to the organizers for this event, they gave me an "A" row space without asking which is nice.

Thank you!

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 15 2014, 12:08 PM

Scooter gets it.

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 15 2014, 12:57 PM

Done

See everyone there.

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 15 2014, 02:12 PM

Are ya'll working on getting live event uploader, yet? Don't want to miss any pic's. Even if you are on the old coast.

Posted by: MDG Apr 15 2014, 04:48 PM

Bet it's been a while since you said that.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 15 2014, 05:02 PM

Telephone poles quiver in fear whenever he says it.

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 15 2014, 05:04 PM

I will set one up tonight, assuming I remember how.
Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 15 2014, 05:40 PM

Any EZ ups? Ill try to contact Paul at EIMC.

Posted by: MDG Apr 15 2014, 06:17 PM

Posted by: tdgray Apr 15 2014, 06:35 PM

And unsuspecting passengers teeth as well

Posted by: scotty b Apr 15 2014, 08:05 PM

yeah I'll take the sticker, and Shawn I can pay you for your spot. I hadn't intended to bring stuff to sell, but since I'm driving the van I'll bring some stuff to set out in the hopes. Let me know how,what,why,who, etc to pay, contact, rub down, handy, feed, get snockerd etc

Posted by: Big Len Apr 15 2014, 08:06 PM

Besides my GF, my car, a bottle of tequila, and a fistful of cash, anything else I need to bring?

Posted by: shawn914 Apr 16 2014, 12:11 PM

scotty_b - please see John at Hershey re: payment.

THX
Shawn

Posted by: rmital Apr 16 2014, 12:43 PM

....aspirin????

Posted by: crash914 Apr 16 2014, 06:34 PM

anyone bringing fiberglass bumpers? Evil?

Posted by: 914forme Apr 16 2014, 06:56 PM

I would make the run over for stock fiberglass bumpers and a good valance like this one.

Crappy picture I am sure, I need it for the SVX conversion.

I would even bring the 6x16s I have in the my FS is ScottyB really ants them.

Crap I forgot, I have a family event, I am supposed to attend.

If any Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus people are going, who would not mind shuttling parts, that could work too.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 16 2014, 09:44 PM

We should tell an admin to start a picture thread or... Just pull up last years.

Crappy weather and a bunch-o-drunks hanging out at the Knights Inn. See y'all soon.


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Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 16 2014, 09:46 PM

Don't look at me to post pictures. I am not bringing a computer at all.

I work on them all day every day, so I need to get away from the d@mn things for the weekend.

Posted by: r_towle Apr 16 2014, 10:33 PM

Jealous you are already on the road.....stuck in one more day of death by PowerPoint in New Jersey....then run home and get the porsche, then come back down......with my son..

Posted by: Big Len Apr 17 2014, 06:16 AM

I registered for Sunday's autocross, first and probably last time for me. Anybody else doing it?

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 17 2014, 06:22 AM

I am considering it...it would be my first too. Online registration ends at midnight tonight.

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 17 2014, 07:43 AM

So I'm digging through my parts bins, and realizing I have a LOT more junk awesome stuff to sell than I realized. I imagine I'll bring more home than I leave with though. Funny how that works...

What kind of stuff are other people bringing?

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 17 2014, 07:53 AM

Wait, the AX is happening on Easter? Last time it was the weekend before. Can you register there? I would like to do it.

I have two fiberglass lower fronts that I might bring. It depends on if I have a passenger.

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 17 2014, 07:58 AM

I'm bringing:

Steering rack
powder-coated hats and dust covers that I now realize I don't need.
2 5-pt harnesses
complete brown interior
Most of a black interior
GT Door panels
new rear bearings that I bought by mistake
JWest Fust panel
fog and headlight switches
early speedometer

...and a core trans for Dr. Evil.

I grabbed an EZ-Up from my brother too. It's taped up to look like a circus tent, but that about sums it up...so I think it'll be just fine.

Posted by: nein14 Apr 17 2014, 08:00 AM

HAVE A SET OF 15 X 8 Fuchs w/ 225 x 50 x 15 Falken Z rated tires in excellent condition with Guards Red centers willi sell with inlaid center caps or w/o anyone interested? PM me

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 17 2014, 08:53 AM

Live Uploader thread is set up here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=234240

See folks tomorrow!
Zach

Posted by: Big Len Apr 17 2014, 08:54 AM

Dr Evil

You can register there or use this link:

http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/central-pa-cpa-swap-autocross-hersey-parking-lot-pca-357439#.Ux8dwOdQ-M5

Posted by: t collins Apr 17 2014, 10:00 AM

What space will you be setting up at? I would like to take a look at your back pad.
Thanks, Tom

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 17 2014, 12:03 PM

No clue. I'll be with the rest of the knuckleheads that got a block together.

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 17 2014, 01:38 PM

Looking through my old stuff, I found my 914club.com nametag....and my 914 keychain!

I may have another one made up real quick so people know who I am. ;-)

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 17 2014, 01:56 PM

The knuckleheads will be at E19-E25

Posted by: achman_73_2.0 Apr 17 2014, 05:36 PM

Looks like I won't be able to make it. Combination of car not working (See MPS thread) and the fact that I am very sick now.

I really wanted to go and meet everyone, but it won't happen unfortunately. Thanks to 914itis for trying to get my car working.

I HAVE A ROOM AT THE KNIGHTS INN that is paid for that I can't use. Anyone need it?

Also, if anyone finds a good MPS you can test that will work with a 2056cc, email me
text me 646-263-6581 and I might paypal you to get it for me.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 17 2014, 09:56 PM

I would like the fuse panel and rear bearings

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 17 2014, 10:01 PM

Damn, I was filling out the reg for the AX when it closed Never had to reg before, jsut show up. Oh well, we will see.

Posted by: bulitt Apr 18 2014, 04:22 AM

6 rooms for 30 guys? Yikes!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 18 2014, 05:10 AM

I would, but I won't be there in a 914. Want to lend me your car?

Posted by: Big Len Apr 18 2014, 05:20 AM

Brian - PM me if you need anything else besides MPS.


Clay - For the AX, yes if only my ex was standing in the middle of a fast sweeper.

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 18 2014, 07:55 AM

Doc:

It looks like they have registration the day of the event. I didn't get a chance to register last night either.

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 18 2014, 11:17 AM

Link to parts I'm bringing:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=234303

Posted by: scotty b Apr 19 2014, 04:54 AM

We're heading out for b-fast and then to the park . Who's got the stickers ???

Posted by: Amphicar770 Apr 19 2014, 09:56 AM

Just left Hershey. Not a lot of 914 stuff but a nice day out. I did get to meet Dr. Evil!

Posted by: tdgray Apr 19 2014, 12:09 PM

Sorry to hear that....the Evil part that is

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 19 2014, 06:47 PM

So we had a beautiful day at Hershey. It was great meeting a lot of new people and we sold some parts too.

We saw some amazing cars, I wish I sold a bit more to fund some new toys, but it was all good.

John

Posted by: CptTripps Apr 20 2014, 05:01 PM

Sorry I had to bail yesterday.

I realized that missing Easter morning was going to really suck. So I just packed it up and bailed.

Hope someone was able to use my (aweful) room.

Posted by: MMW Apr 20 2014, 05:09 PM

So did you buy the tri-moto?

Posted by: 914itis Apr 20 2014, 05:19 PM

I just made it home , decided to go home grab the old lady and went to Atlantic city to a total if a litle over 600 miles drive for the weekend. Car drives and handle well.

Thanks all for a great hangout.
Happy Easter

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 20 2014, 07:08 PM

Paul great meeting you and great job on the conversion. I drove behind you for a bit and your car sounds sic, (in a good way). No chance in hell staying with you.

Picked up a 2.7 down there so my next project begins. This won't be a drop in conversion. I am going to have to go to through this long block and start from scratch.

Nice car you got there.

John

Posted by: 914itis Apr 20 2014, 07:17 PM

Thanks if you need any help after getting the motor ready, let me know.