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Posted by: MoveQik Jan 6 2014, 07:31 AM

All - we don't have all the details yet but we wanted you to be able to mark your calendars! We are moving a little east this year so hopefully we can get the CA folks to drive a little further and also get some new faces as well!

When - March 21 - 23
Where - Albuquerque, NM(Rio Rancho, technically!)

The host hotel for both nights:
http://www.riorancho-inn.com/index.php
1465 Rio Rancho Drive SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
1-800-658-9558
Rooms are $55 per night and they are reserving the whole back corner for us(see pic). Tell them your with the group "Porsche 914" so you get a room in the right spot. Parking is right outside the rooms.


Friday lunch if you can make it -
Sadie's
1pm(ish)
6230 Fourth Street NW
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
505.345-5339

FRIDAY NIGHT BBQ!
Thanks to our local member Nelson, there will be a BBQ on Friday night. $5-$10 donation.

The Saturday drive will be a 70 mile run up Highway 4. Taking us up to 10,000' through some great winding roads! Lunch along the way will be at http://www.losojossaloon.com/index.htm You can choose to come back the same way or go to Santa Fe and make the loop. Thank you Nelson(Madswede) for putting the drive together. See map.

Saturday night, dinner and awards will be at very 914 friendly http://www.turtlemountainbrewing.com/ (1 mile from the hotel) Props to Nico for making room for us during their 15th anniversary weekend!




Attendees:
Wills
Jason(AZ914)
Peterson(VegasRacer)
Nelson(Madswede)
Liz(TurtleGirl)
Jeff(JStroud)
Rick & Sandy
Jamie
Mike(Michael7810)
Mike & Mary Moorman(Kansas914)
Worn
Ell-Yut

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 6 2014, 09:24 AM

Marked and noted. I haven't made one yet. Hopefully this year. Maybe in a moving truck.... Minus 26 deg here today with a -55 deg wind chill factor.

Posted by: David_S Jan 6 2014, 09:42 AM

Mine MAY be driveable by then .... it may not be finished, but will hopefully be driveable !! Albuquerque is about 4 hours from me so if nothing else I may can show up in something else !!

Posted by: JStroud Jan 6 2014, 09:43 AM

I would really like to make this, since my son and two grandsons live in Albuquerque, we'll see though, cars on the lift...engines on the ground.


Jeff

Posted by: cpavlenko Jan 6 2014, 12:27 PM

Hmmmm, That's close to me. Please let me know where to meet.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 6 2014, 12:42 PM

I'm in.

Make up your mind, Jeff ... the motor's out, then in, then out again ...

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 6 2014, 01:14 PM

After breaking down on the way to Red Rocks, I would really like to make this trip. I've waited so long to put my engine back together, I hope I can remember how it's re-assembled.

Posted by: CptTripps Jan 6 2014, 01:41 PM

Hmmm....

This could give me some awesome motivation to get mine on the road.

Hey Rick: Maybe I can rent a double-trailer and pick you and a car up on the way?

Posted by: SLITS Jan 6 2014, 03:09 PM

Noted .... 753 miles .... maybe not this time.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 6 2014, 04:12 PM

Where's the fuel pump?

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 6 2014, 04:51 PM

Nay, I'm driving her. But we can caravan.

Posted by: AZ914 Jan 6 2014, 05:43 PM

Turtle Mountain anyone?

Posted by: JRust Jan 6 2014, 07:51 PM

https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ml
Just under 2900 miles & 45 hours of driving

Hell yes I'm in! Timing is perfect as I need to be in Vegas for work the following monday. So instead of the company spending money on my plane ticket. They can pay for most my gas . I think my daughter Kiana will be coming with. Looks like a great week for me. I'll fly her back to SLC from Vegas. Then fly my wife out to Vegas later in the week. She'll keep me company on the drive back through CA the following weekend . I'm stoked

Posted by: JStroud Jan 6 2014, 07:51 PM

I know right, got almost finished reinstalling the 2056, then it sold, now its back out waiting to go down south, the new six is sitting there waiting for McMark to have time to install the new motor mount......so realistically I'm shooting for RRC.


Jeff

Posted by: michael7810 Jan 6 2014, 07:51 PM

I'm in

Posted by: JStroud Jan 6 2014, 07:56 PM

Right now?........in a cabinet....bought a new one....eventually it will go in the front trunk........maybe.....you know vapor lock is just a myth.


Jeff

Posted by: euro911 Jan 6 2014, 07:57 PM

I might have an open seat, Ron ... but it's only a measly '4'


Michael, do you want me to bring those Honda GL-1200 air boxes?

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 6 2014, 08:24 PM

Nice to see some new faces on the potential attendee list!

Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 6 2014, 10:14 PM

It is absolutely amazing that this will be the 10th year for the Route 66 Classic.
I never thought it would last half this long.

I guess this will probably be the last one? Right?



Are there going to be any special surprises planned for this final anniversary event?

Posted by: euro911 Jan 6 2014, 10:39 PM

Why would it be the last one? ... you pulling your support?

Posted by: VegasRacer Jan 6 2014, 10:41 PM

No, . . . . your leg.





I'm just saying that you and everybody else who ever attended one of the previous 9 events, have an obligation to come this anniversary year.

(virgins are always welcome)

It doesn't matter what you drive either. Just show up.

Posted by: r_towle Jan 6 2014, 10:52 PM

Posted by: David_S Jan 6 2014, 10:52 PM

I bet I know of a pic that will be taken in Tucumcari !!!!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 7 2014, 12:59 AM

Gotcha.

The 'BB' should be able to make a deuce appearance ... no more Toyotas or H2O VWs

Posted by: SLITS Jan 7 2014, 10:15 AM

Lake Havasu?

Posted by: euro911 Jan 7 2014, 01:32 PM

Yeah, 2012. I didn't make it last year.

You remember my first run, don't you?

Posted by: SLITS Jan 7 2014, 02:54 PM

Yep .... watched the fake Bug blow in my rear view mirror ...

Posted by: spare time toys Jan 9 2014, 12:29 PM

This is just a quick ride out on the company jet perhaps I could blast out after work on saturday and fly home sunday.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 14 2014, 10:32 PM

I was marking up my new 2014 calendar and realized that I have another event scheduled for that same week end

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 14 2014, 10:40 PM

Easy enough. Cancel the other event.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 14 2014, 11:28 PM

Unfortunately, there's a atmospheric balloon project that I'm involved with and the team is counting on my presence ...

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 15 2014, 12:16 AM

Tell them to let go of it....let it float up and let you know what happens. My guess is that it will pop. But I am no scientist.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 15 2014, 01:11 AM

I submitted a schedule change request ... we'll see what happens

Posted by: SLITS Jan 15 2014, 09:47 AM

Well, you are known for expelling gas so you won't blow up.

Posted by: JRust Jan 15 2014, 12:37 PM

Attached image(s)

Posted by: AE354803 Jan 15 2014, 01:00 PM

So what's the plan on this thing? Meet up in Albuquerque and go on local drives? Drive east or west to some destination?

Posted by: euro911 Jan 15 2014, 01:39 PM

No, it isn't the annual 'Blue Flame' convention




... although, it IS a fun gig

Posted by: worn Jan 15 2014, 02:12 PM

I can't say I can keep up, but maybe I can come too?

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 15 2014, 04:05 PM

Tambien! IMHO, Red River is much nicer than ABQ.

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 15 2014, 05:45 PM

We will nail down a host hotel and camp there for two night. Friday night a meet & greet in the parking lot. Saturday a day trip somewhere with lunch along the way. We'll squeeze in a show & shine as well. Then Saturday night dinner with awards at a location TBD. Sunday you can roll out whenever you need to.

More details will follow soon.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 15 2014, 05:51 PM

That's 1000 miles from my house Jeff. You're another what? 150? Talk me into it.

Posted by: JRust Jan 15 2014, 07:39 PM

I will
here kitty kitty! Whats a measly 1150 miles. Here Kitty Kitty

Posted by: worn Jan 17 2014, 10:09 PM

I see it as about 1400 miles each way. With a 4 and somewhat heating heads i may just see you in passing. But i am tweaking towards rich to get the heads happy. And eric is either going to findv me new shocks or perhaps evaluate the car in person. My moms ashes will be riding along. How she loved the four corners region. I think Seattle was never the same for her, beautiful as it was even back in the quiet days. She wont be making the return trip.
Here it is just going to sit beflow zero for a week, so when my block of lectures ared done yet spring is a minimum of two moths away, well. I hope to be ready. Last year i missed out.
Gonna try to make this work. I have the summer tires on. Need to change?

Posted by: worn Jan 17 2014, 10:14 PM

I thought it went through santa fe, not abq. Route 66 that is. I admit to being vague on this.

Posted by: rnellums Jan 17 2014, 11:22 PM

No, it ran through ABQ (Central Ave. is old Rt. 66), although for some reason there are some historic rt. 66 signs near Santa Fe too... Is a cruise up through the Jemez on the Docket? I know the owners of a Music camp in Jemez that might let us rent out the camp (individual cabins, etc. if that would be of interest).

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 18 2014, 08:04 AM

It hits ABQ. That said, Route 66 is not a requirement for this event. :-)

Posted by: JRust Jan 18 2014, 09:56 AM

At some point coming. You should hit Route 66 one way or the other. Just a name & an excuse to get a bunch of psychotic teeners together for a party

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 18 2014, 09:59 AM

Posted by: rnellums Jan 18 2014, 10:00 AM

Well we could always do one of he Breaking bad tours? I know of a store downtown that carries a "special" kind of rock candy.

Posted by: JStroud Jan 18 2014, 11:35 AM

Your car will be done by then....no reason not to go.

My white car won't be making the trip...its being taken apart and body work started....once the engine mount is welded in and oil tank holes cut it will get painted before I put it back together....so no trips for that car this year....unless I make RRC.

But I did buy a "running" car so I would have something to drive, it may look ugly....but if I can get it mechanicaly sound, or close...I'll drive it

Here's a shot of the grandsons at the 66 diner in Albuquerque, last year on my trip.




Jeff

Posted by: abnrdo Jan 18 2014, 11:44 AM

Not too far for me. I will put it on my calendar. Maybe I can bring the fam. Car wont be ready, but I can try.....

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 18 2014, 07:07 PM

587.6 miles

Posted by: David_S Jan 18 2014, 07:27 PM

299 miles for me if I go straight up to I-40 in Vega. If I meet up with whomever in Amarillo, then add about 30 miles to that. I am really planning on making this, even if I have to hitch a ride with some one coming thru Amarillo !!!!

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 18 2014, 09:03 PM

Thanks for the mileage Eric! My car is no where ready or capable, but I'll be taking the Harley if the weather is good...

Posted by: JRust Jan 18 2014, 09:22 PM

1377 miles for me from home. Taking a little longer route going home. I'll log about 2900 miles overall if I go through reno going home from Vegas. May go through CA instead which will make it even longer. Still debating my return route. Here is my initial route

https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=ml

Posted by: hcdmueller Jan 19 2014, 12:18 AM

I think I will have to make this trip. Not that far for me.

Posted by: JRust Jan 22 2014, 10:18 AM

Less than 60 days

Posted by: 2mAn Jan 22 2014, 04:51 PM

I have some sort of plan brewing in my head... If I have a teener, I'll be there

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 22 2014, 05:59 PM

Pick a hotel close to an airport.

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 22 2014, 10:30 PM

I like where this is heading! Will work on it sir!

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 23 2014, 03:05 PM

See the initial post for updates. More to come!

Now call and reserve your room!

Ell-Yut, it is a 20 minute ride to the airport so come on out!

Posted by: JRust Jan 23 2014, 06:15 PM

Done! Room is booked for friday & saturday night. Not usually much going on sunday right? Once we hit breakfast we pretty much head out

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 23 2014, 08:50 PM

1025 miles, sure is a long way. I'd be afraid to drive that far in a teener traveling by myself. I'd have to be to make a drive like that in one of my teeners.

Posted by: michael7810 Jan 23 2014, 08:59 PM

Hotel booked, I'll be there Friday. Ron is coming along with his taildragger.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 24 2014, 09:23 AM

Donald - we already know you are crazy so that tactic didn't work. (FAIL)

We already know you have driven twice that far by yourself in a 914 before. (FAIL)

We also know you live in Memphis which is on I-40 and Albuquerque is on I-40 so there are not even any turns for you - just head West. (FAIL)

You also know that if you come Mary will make her special dessert for you and I will have a bottle of your favorite Scotch...

Do it!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 24 2014, 12:32 PM

Room is booked!

By the way I have a spare 914 if someone wants to fly into Durango and drive it down (some assembly required so you might want to add an extra day....).

Posted by: Madswede Jan 24 2014, 01:26 PM

If you mean the Double Eagle II airport, maybe. ABQ is more like twice that. But it's all good, someone will get ya Ellyut!

Posted by: Madswede Jan 24 2014, 01:35 PM

Rt66 in New Mexico changed at least once (I think twice) over the years, so it's a matter of when you're talking - the very old, original route used to swing down to Los Lunas about 20 miles south of Albuquerque, then back up through the ABQ, up to Santa Fe, and finally over towards Arizona. Hey, it's called the Land of Entrapment for a reason!

I am advocating a Jemez run (actually up to the Valles Caldera for pics). Even if it isn't part of the group plan, one could always do it anyway. It's a great twisty, scenic drive (once you get past the Jemez Pueblo) and can even be made into a loop to go through Los Alamos and into Santa Fe to return to Rio Rancho/ABQ via I-25, though that would take up most of a day if one wants to stop in either place.

Personally, I might not have a car to drive during the event, but I could be a front-seat driver/guide/annoyance!

Posted by: euro911 Jan 24 2014, 01:50 PM

Why don't you just buy das fliegende auto?






There's a used one from an old Bond movie on Craigslist

Posted by: d914 Jan 24 2014, 04:27 PM

I might sign up, now in OKC, but of course my car is still in pieces.. Suby turbo weapon of choice right now!!!

Hey can I get included in the pics?? Last region excluded because I showed up in an old vette!! I was the camera car!!

Posted by: JRust Jan 24 2014, 05:51 PM

We don't exclude anybody. Although we might park your Narp at the end of the row. Which may or may not accidentally get missed in some pictures

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Jan 24 2014, 10:02 PM

Posted by: abnrdo Jan 25 2014, 12:27 PM

Well, the three days I do work that week are....you guessed it... I will see how things progress, as I may be off that week but will not know until March!

Posted by: MoveQik Jan 29 2014, 03:50 PM

Saturday drive and dinner details added to the first post. Check it out. Also, let me know if you plan on attending so we can start to get head counts for lunch and dinner. Thanks!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 29 2014, 03:56 PM

Hi Michael,

Count on two from Durango (Mike & Mary Moorman). I am still working to get a few more from here to make the trip....

Posted by: JStroud Jan 29 2014, 07:40 PM

I won't be making it, driving or flying...

The wife is flying to Michigan to deliver a puppy and visit relatives that weekend.
Someone has to stay home and take care of the zoo.


Maybe next year,
Jeff

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 29 2014, 09:33 PM

Sandy and I are thinking about driving down if we can shovel her car out the snow... So, We are still on the fence.

Posted by: euro911 Jan 29 2014, 09:40 PM

Congrats, Jeff ... I didn't know you two we're expecting

Posted by: JRust Jan 29 2014, 09:44 PM

I'll have my daughter Kiana with me. So I am a +1 .

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 2 2014, 09:59 PM

Posted by: JRust Feb 4 2014, 12:37 PM

Only 6 weeks to go

Posted by: worn Feb 4 2014, 12:46 PM

I have a snow blower on its last legs if that will help.

I am on the fence because I built the engine and tranny last year and wonder if the car will make 3,000 miles. And also something else could fail I suppose. Can I use the summer tires, or is it going to be up into the frozen passes?

But, tell me it won't be snowing down south and I could be persuaded.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 4 2014, 01:30 PM

Ya.. no. It's a frozen bank now. I will have to chop it with a shovel.

Car trouble is all part of road trips. I've had my share. Just roll with it.

I'm on the fence but leaning now.

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 4 2014, 03:38 PM

Only 10 rooms booked so far? C'mon folks! We should have all of Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Kansas and parts of California.

Posted by: JRust Feb 4 2014, 08:02 PM

Yeah get of your arse's people! We need teeners

Posted by: Madswede Feb 5 2014, 10:19 PM

It won't be snowing down here in late March. Unless it snows, of course. The drive is planned for a trip into the local mountains, but I doubt we'll do that if there's a chance of snow. It's hard to predict in the high desert, but it's very rare we have snow (or anything like it) at that time of year. Some of the other mountain passes I can't say.

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 10 2014, 07:36 AM

Posted by: JRust Feb 11 2014, 02:48 PM

What time is our dinner saturday? I may bail after dinner & drive at least part way to flagstaff. Planning to hit the grand canyon Sunday. Then head up to Vegas from there & take Kiana to a show sunday night. So a little headstart on that drive wouldn't hurt.

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 12 2014, 07:44 AM

The time isn't nailed down yet but I would guess around 7:00.

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 12 2014, 04:36 PM

ALL!! I talked to the owner of the local race track and he said we could have 2-3 hours of track time if we can round up 10 or so cars. The cost would be $50 per car. Yeah, you read that right...$50. The only catch is that we would have to do it Friday from noon-3 as he has races after that and then on Saturday.

http://www.napaspeedway.com/

I can be there no sweat and it would be a blast! Is there enough interest? If so, I will reserve the slot. Please post here if you are interested and can make it Friday!

Posted by: michael7810 Feb 12 2014, 10:30 PM

I'm interested if I can get there early enough. A definite maybe. I'm in process of installing new shocks, springs, bushings, and front sway bar. It will be a good opportunity to test out the new hardware.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 13 2014, 08:31 PM

Booked a room today.

Posted by: JRust Feb 14 2014, 08:32 PM

I'd love too get out on the track! Might be a little tough to make it but I'd work it out

Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 14 2014, 11:28 PM

If it happens, I will be there.
(now I have to figure out how to get out of work)

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 17 2014, 05:21 PM

Posted by: JRust Feb 19 2014, 11:14 AM

How is our track time looking Mike? We have 10 people yet?

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 19 2014, 12:45 PM

Track time is still ours if we can get the cars. So far, we have three. I am surprised at the lack of interest in getting on a track??

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Feb 19 2014, 01:26 PM

I would be happy to drive your car on the track. 'Course I'm an excellent driver.

Posted by: JRust Feb 19 2014, 02:56 PM

Well damn. If it doesn't work oh well. Be a little tough for me to get there that early anyway. I will though if it works out

Posted by: Madswede Feb 20 2014, 02:20 PM

It's actually a decent track, if a bit bumpy. Not terribly long or complicated, but entertaining with its symmetrical pattern. Start/Finish line is on the longest straight, probably a 1/2 mile, into a decreasing radius left, through a shift-while-you-steer mini-S challenge, then a hard right, another S, a tight increasing radius left onto the back straight, and then all of the above in reverse that is the symmetrical "other half" of the track. That's my memory of it anyway, but it's been a while, and I've only watched, never driven it. EDIT: I know I'm missing some curves in there. Never mind, it's fun.

As for me, I don't think my car will be driving at that time, and I have next to zero $ to get it tuned and set up (not as in racing set up, but it does need to have equal camber instead of where it is right now). I might not have the time either - things are very much in flux. But I don't need to be there, YOU guys do! It's a pretty fun course, from what I've been told, worth checking out.

Posted by: JRust Feb 20 2014, 07:58 PM

Maybe if it's a car issue. We can dbl up drivers on cars? I wouldn't mind doing a co-driver thing with mine

Posted by: shoguneagle Feb 20 2014, 09:44 PM

I think everyone who can should make this event. When it was in Arizona, it always seemed to involve Flagstaff; I lived there so I would go meet the people wherever they were staying. Had a lot of fun and the group AWESOME! DO attend and venue being planned seems to be another great one.

Cannot make it this time since my 914 is down and out from the theft we had in Barstow while moving to Oregon.

Posted by: JRust Feb 23 2014, 10:09 PM

Dang wish it was closer. After driving the teener some this weekend. I can't wait to make this trip out. So nice getting seat time. I'll be getting plenty of that this trip. LOL!

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 24 2014, 07:41 AM

Awesome!

Posted by: JRust Feb 24 2014, 12:49 PM

Okay people we show 12 people attending. Looking at the list it seems they all have 914's. So how about track time. Wouldn't you enjoy geting out on the autoX track. Just for fun. I could care less who is faster than who. It's just fun to get out on the track & see if you can improve your own time. It's a blast & unless your insane your not going to break anything on your car . Just DO IT . We need 10 people to step up so we can get the track. At $50 each it is a cheap to have the track for 3 hours. For that matter if we are short a few people. Can we just each pay a little more to do it Mike? We are talking $500 for the track for 3 hours. If there were only 5 of us that's $100 each. I'd certainly prefer to spend a little less than that. So let's get at least closer to 10

Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 25 2014, 01:03 AM

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 25 2014, 10:12 AM

I will call the track and see. It has been a couple of weeks since I spoke with them. The time may be booked.

Posted by: MoveQik Feb 28 2014, 12:26 PM

Getting close!

Looks like we will be skipping the track. Maybe next year!

Posted by: JRust Feb 28 2014, 02:09 PM

Damn. Oh well would have been a tough one to get there by noon. I won't be as pushed for time this way. I would have gladly foregone some sleep to make it though. Still wish it was 3weeks sooner. I'm ready to roll out of town & be away from work .

Posted by: Madswede Feb 28 2014, 11:04 PM

I'd love to be on the track, but it just cannot happen this year. Excuses are like assholes, I know, everyone's got one and they all stink, but in this case mine stinks more than … well, TMI. I'll shut up now.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 1 2014, 09:17 AM

Skipping the track? You mean like drifting on sticky tires where the car kind of skips going around the sweeping turns?

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 1 2014, 02:43 PM

Much like that, yes. Only we'll have to do it on the open road.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 4 2014, 08:40 AM

17 days!

Posted by: JRust Mar 4 2014, 02:21 PM

I'm ready to leave now . Just 15 days for me . Time please speed up

Posted by: worn Mar 4 2014, 02:40 PM

I called but didn't get an answer. Maybe a busy time there. I haven't seen above freezing since I went to Seattle at Christmas, so I am ready.

Now! I need suggested spare parts. I have a ton of extras and I do not want to bring them all. But, what should I have?? Need to take a break from the -6 build anyway and start planning. Trying to decide whether I will be able to hear the radio or not. If I head down the Mississippi it will have to be Uncle Tupelo for a day or so...then maybe the AM band. In that case I really should attach the rear window so I can hear anything at all.

I will try calling again.

Travelling south with my MPS adjuster in hand, and an eye on the temp...

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 5 2014, 09:48 PM

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Posted by: AZ914 Mar 6 2014, 08:13 AM

Woohoo! Finally booked my room... already

Posted by: worn Mar 6 2014, 12:20 PM

Again. 4 degrees below zero. I booked the room!!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 6 2014, 06:11 PM

Are 10 year olds allowed? (no... I'm not talking about whiskey)

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 6 2014, 06:36 PM

You know the answer, of course!

Posted by: JRust Mar 7 2014, 11:23 AM

My daughter (Kiana) will be there! She is 18 but she's used to all her younger cousins. They can hang out some . Better than all these crazy old guys & their 914's

Less than 2 week now. I can damn near taste the open road

Posted by: SLITS Mar 7 2014, 11:28 AM

10 & 18 .....

Posted by: JRust Mar 7 2014, 11:33 AM

Damn it I forgot Slits will be there. Better make sure she is packing

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 7 2014, 12:46 PM

10. 18. And Slits. At least 2 out of 3 are out of diapers.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 7 2014, 02:48 PM

Did someone cancel my room?

Posted by: SLITS Mar 7 2014, 02:55 PM

No, they just assumed since you are a Euell Gibbons look-a-like that you would prefer sleeping on the ground which would give your ready access to the rocks you love to eat.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euell_Gibbons

Posted by: worn Mar 7 2014, 03:14 PM

And just why not!?

Posted by: SLITS Mar 7 2014, 03:44 PM

'Cause he's mor(mo)nic and not allowed.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 8 2014, 11:04 AM

The t-shirt company made me have Nico / Liz send them an authorization to use the Turtle Mountain logo before they would approve my art for printing.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 8 2014, 03:15 PM

That's it. I just sent one of my wives over to kick your @$$ Slitzy-Pooh.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 8 2014, 08:12 PM

RUN SLITS RUUUUUNN!



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Posted by: SLITS Mar 9 2014, 08:14 AM

WOW! Laura has grown up nicely.

Posted by: worn Mar 10 2014, 10:17 AM

My mistake, and a humble apology. Yeah, I knew about the Utah part. I guess the advertisement for polygamy should have been a tip off.

Even so, I can bring a 12 year old that my own kids are old enough to drink can't I? Just trying to get the baseline about what is expected. If I make it, it will be my first event and I want to know the rules. Do we go upstairs to remove our Pilotis and dress for dinner?

Posted by: SLITS Mar 10 2014, 11:12 AM

The rules are .......

NO RULZZ except for no drinking & driving

Remove your Pilotis .... Oh God forbid!

Dress for dinner? ...

Posted by: worn Mar 10 2014, 11:50 AM

Good. That is pretty much what I thought. If I get there...

Posted by: JRust Mar 11 2014, 09:48 AM

Changed my oil last night. Getting everything set for my trip. I'm a little limited for space. Still deciding between the spare saver & a full size spare. As limited as my space is I will probably just do the spare saver. I just need to get my flat tow Kit installed tonight. I bought a truck in Idaho. So I will be grabbing it on the way back from Route. I also need to put my travel kit together of tools with a couple parts. Not as worried on parts with the suby.

Posted by: worn Mar 11 2014, 10:03 AM

I got the 914 out of storage yesterday. First week this year with a thaw. Alternator (new) isn't producing the voltage I expect on the gauge. Grounds are good, several new regulators have been swapped. New harness, new battery. New belt with tension. I don get it, but suspect maybe the gauge?

SInce I am covering a lot of ground I would appreciate suggested spares to take and also if there are folks along Route 66, possible havens in distress. With such a simple car, I figure that the breakdowns are likely to be big if at all.

Posted by: JRust Mar 11 2014, 02:33 PM

Stock car with FI or carbs? When I had my 2.0. I always had 2 spare injectors, Points Cap & Rotor, Clutch cable, Accelerator cable, Fuses, A small floor jack & 2 small jack stands. Oh yeah a Spare is always a good idea OF course tools to be able to change any of those out is good too

Posted by: worn Mar 12 2014, 08:17 AM

Thanks. I am thinking fuel pump and filter too.

Here is a good reason to go south. I took this this morning. Moved the car out of storage and left it outside for a couple of days and this is what happens

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 08:20 AM

The car looks great. I can't wait to see it in New Mexico without the snow!

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 12 2014, 08:32 AM

Mike,
Are you bringing the red or willow car ?

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 12 2014, 08:36 AM

Just when I was thinking we were starting to make headway it snowed here again today.

The tarp shed to the right in the first photo is where Sandy's car is stored.

Here's three days ago when I finally dig my BMW out of the snow.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 08:42 AM

Hi Jason,

It will have to be the red one - the Willow car is in the same state as when you last saw it but it is my project this year. There is talk among my 914World friends that they are planning an intervention (spelled weekend build) to get the car done.

I am trying to get some locals to make the trip - though a few of them might be tail draggers. I know you wouldn't mind!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 08:43 AM

Rick,

All the more reason to drive South to sunny New Mexico!

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 12 2014, 09:44 AM

5" of new powder and still coming down

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 09:48 AM

I am looking for my device to measure sunshine...

Posted by: SLITS Mar 12 2014, 11:09 AM

Take a head count of mosquitos in the swamp.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 11:11 AM

None today.

Ask me again in July......

Posted by: worn Mar 12 2014, 11:19 AM

I have mosquitos anyway and no mountains.

Rick, should I start by driving north with the padded carharts and a shovel? I have a former grad student up there now on faculty who is young and strong. Should I call in a marker?(actually my tab is in the red in that arena, but he would still do it).

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 12 2014, 12:37 PM

YOU DID NOT TAKE THIS TODAY! No fair...

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 04:11 PM

Rick - You busted me - that was from December - this is from today (5 minutes ago)!

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 12 2014, 07:46 PM

What, no golfers?

Oh, I forgot, its not 75 there like it is here

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 12 2014, 07:47 PM

ACHTUNG! The awards have been ordered. Be there or be square.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 07:57 PM

Nope, not 75 degrees here. The golf course is closed for 2 more weeks.... But then look out! Springtime in the Rockies...

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 12 2014, 07:58 PM

The awards are worth the trip! Jason does great awards!

Posted by: JRust Mar 12 2014, 08:56 PM

Man glad I've had my teener out driving this week. Took it to work today. Stopped for gas on the way home & it wouldn't start. MY ignition has been squarely. Replaced the switch twice with no change. I can turn the key & it will turn over no problem bt not start. If I wiggle the key a little while turning. Some of my gauges get a pulse & all it fires & runs. After My key side of the ignition was a little sloppy. After getting gas my key didn't turn as well. I've replaced everything but the key side of things. So glad I had this happen 30min from home. Instead of mid trip. I've got a complete column out of a 73 to replace it. Going to look into new options too. If anyone has one they recommend shoot me a PM

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 13 2014, 07:40 AM

Thank! I tried to make these a little more fun

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 13 2014, 07:53 AM

I was watching the weather forecast for Albuquerque this morning (we don't have a TV station in Durango) and it looks great for the event.

70 degrees everyday and no rain in the forecast...

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 13 2014, 09:43 AM

Strange that it turns over... Maybe in the START position, the starter is obviously getting power but not getting the 'ON' position power. I wouldn't think the tumbler would matter, unless the nub on the end that turns the switch is faulty or twisted or something.. Seems once the starter is turning, the power should be on to the rest of the car. But I don't know squat

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 14 2014, 07:26 AM

This time next week…..I am on the road!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 14 2014, 08:11 AM

Michael,

When do you plan to arrive? Are you going to be part of a caravan? We thought we would arrive right after the lunch crowd is gone and go to Sadie's.

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 14 2014, 09:11 AM

I've always wanted to go there!! (Plus have a daughter named Sadie )

I'm leaving at the crack of dawn so I can probably make an early afternoon lunch.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 14 2014, 09:22 AM

Jason - We should plan on meeting there. The location of Fourth is fairly close to the hotel.

6230 Fourth Street NW
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107
505.345-5339

http://www.sadiesofnewmexico.com/sadies-4th

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 14 2014, 03:39 PM

We'll do our best to make it there as well!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 14 2014, 03:45 PM

It will be a great start to the event!

Posted by: michael7810 Mar 14 2014, 07:32 PM

Any other Phoenix teeners leaving early Friday morning?

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 14 2014, 08:10 PM

I won't be there in time for lunch.
Look for me to arrive around 4:20.

Posted by: worn Mar 14 2014, 08:13 PM

I am leaving tuesday morning. Does that count? Can i come too? I will prolly get lost, but i figure on finding N.M.

Posted by: JRust Mar 14 2014, 08:13 PM

I hope to be leaving SLC thursday. Not sure how early I'll be getting there though. If I get there early enough we'll try to get a few hours in. I'd like to get to Moab but all depends how the trip to SLC goes

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 14 2014, 08:33 PM

Hey Mike,

I have Waide riding shotgun and just talked to him today. We are heading out Thursday and will stay at our cabin in Pinetop Thursday night. Makes for a short 4 hour drive on Friday morning. Let me know if interested in joining us!

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 14 2014, 08:33 PM

4:20? That sounds like a perfect snack time.

Posted by: michael7810 Mar 14 2014, 08:44 PM

Mike- thanks for the offer but I can't leave early enough on Thursday. Planning to leave 6am. Gimme a call if you get a late start on Friday.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 14 2014, 08:51 PM

First stop. Guess the airport, win a beer.


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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 14 2014, 08:52 PM

Destination.


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Posted by: MoveQik Mar 14 2014, 09:03 PM

Kingman. Flown there myself

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 14 2014, 09:32 PM

And the destination?

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 15 2014, 12:10 AM

That would be the Double Eagle II.

Posted by: SLITS Mar 15 2014, 06:34 AM

4 hours ..... that makes me

I think you should drive in circles for 10 hours then head out.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 15 2014, 02:23 PM

This is not the way Elvira usually looks a week before an event.

The new MSD had better solve what seems to be intermittent ignition problems!?!?
I wish all 914 repairs were as easy as replacing the rear lenses. Thanks Jamie.
The door handle decided to break yesterday. I pulled a replacement from the yellow 75 out back.
New tires are always a treat.
The little square plastic connector cover on top of the gas tank (73-74 model) jumped off and is now lodged under the tank. Anybody have a spare they could bring me?


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Posted by: worn Mar 15 2014, 07:33 PM

Sorry about the missing pieces. I have to leave a little earlier and we have wiring, new headlights, bilsteins (thanks Eric) and the bloody wiring to the gauge isn't reflecting the real voltage at the battery. Also Dakota Digital CHT gauge. Trying to decide between keeping the vdo, which i mistrust and installing the new cht on the other bank or replacing outright, keeping the thermocouple under #3. Leaning towards more gauges.
I know some of you could do more, but i am not looking for more than 500 miles in a day. My back isn't up to it.

Also, i have no idea about when and where to meet. I promise not to bring snow.

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 15 2014, 08:25 PM

Whats the plastic connector?

Posted by: JRust Mar 15 2014, 09:28 PM

I'll be glad to see them in person! Good to see your slumming it in the 914 this trip

I installed my push button to fix my ignition issue. Spent probably half my day screwing with stereo stuff. Man I am rusty. Been about good 15 years since I've done any car stereo stuff. Added an amp & have the option of a sub when I want. Stuck it in the front trunk just to see if I could notice it. I'll be doing some kind of custom box soon. I like a nice complete sound. While I like the sound of my motor. I've got a good 45+ hours of driving this trip ahead of me.

I also installed my flat tow kit. I really need to do a hard wire deal that uses my cars lights. Rather than bring my magnetic lights. One less thing to haul around with me. I need my flat tow kit as I bought a truck in Idaho. So I'll be towing my 914 for about 10 hours on my way back home.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 16 2014, 03:23 AM

When - ASAP. I think Elliot may be there already. Many others are shooting for lunch on Friday.
Where - The back parking lot of the host hotel.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 16 2014, 05:38 AM

My car is ready with one exception….and it is only cosmetic. I need to re-do the top pad of the dash where the defrost vents used to be. The question is….do I want to deal with those fuching nuts that hold the dash in place?

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 16 2014, 08:07 AM

Wait until after the event! It gives us something (the only thing) to harass you about on your car.

"I would have voted for your car because you have a great engine, paint and wheels but that dash......."

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 16 2014, 11:28 AM

What have you done to take care of the scratch on the left rear fender?

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 16 2014, 12:09 PM

It is a plastic cover, not a connector that I am missing.




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Posted by: Madswede Mar 16 2014, 03:03 PM

Local update:

WX: It's been chilly and rainy (unusual), and now it's windy and warming up (the usual). Early NWS forecast for the weekend has it in the mid-60s. Will be colder, perhaps as much as 10-15 degrees up in the Valles Caldera (aka Valle Grande), depending on cloud cover. Should be a great and beautiful driving weekend! I scouted the road not too long ago and it's in very good shape. (During the Atomic Ramble it was stripped and covered with gravel, not driveable for our purposes, so the route was changed to the Cedar Crest run that we went on).

Blah blah: Due to other commitments, my personal attendance will be limited I regret to report, and my car won't be at the event for various reasons, much to the relief of Wills I suspect. I should be around Friday (lunch at Sadie's is a great idea!). I don't know about Saturday. I'm hoping to have time to make the drive up with someone (it's one of my absolute faves!) as either a passenger or with my FJ Cruiser as a sag wagon. At this point, the dinner is out for me. Can't have everything, where would I put it? By the way, I'm a good weight penalty for all of you FI big-6 guys!

The Drive: If I can't go on the drive, LizO can guide I'm sure. It's really only two turns to make. The host hotel is on Hwy 528 which you can take north to Hwy 550 at the very north end of Rio Rancho, then turn left and go to San Ysidro where you turn right on Hwy 4, and follow it up. Los Ojos Saloon is right on Hwy 4 in the middle of the town of Jemez Springs, and the Valle Grande is also on Hwy 4, with some turnouts for photo op moments with the gorgeous valley behind you. So if anyone gets lost, let me know so I can laugh at them.

It should be a blast!

EDIT: If anyone needs any local support, bad repair advice, good tow/mechanic/lawyer advice or bond money, I can be reached for help, sympathy, and/or derisive laughter (depending on my mood and availability) via my cell at (505) 980-4882

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 16 2014, 03:52 PM

Oh its fixed. I got the car repainted.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 16 2014, 05:45 PM

I mean the one on the other side. You looked, didn't you?

Posted by: JRust Mar 16 2014, 08:58 PM

Here is my planned route down from picking up my daughter. If I can get some driving in thursday I will. Trying to leave Oregon wednesday after work. If I am lucky I will get out a little early. If I can get to Boise wednesday night I will. In which case I'll be in great shape thursday to leave early. If so I will be going by Arches for some photo's not he drive down friday. Anybody on my drive down want to caravan?
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/West+Jordan,+UT/Moab,+UT/1465+Rio+Rancho+Blvd+SE,+Rio+Rancho,+NM+87124/@38.0391591,-109.9723765,7z/data=!4m20!4m19!1m5!1m1!1s0x87528ef8ed5eba6f:0x7229563bc344160!2m2!1d-111.9391031!2d40.6096698!1m5!1m1!1s0x8747e1e59ab82d8d:0xb32b17af1d5c42d!2m2!1d-109.5498395!2d38.5733155!1m5!1m1!1s0x872270e3f651a9a5:0x32d32739732dfcf1!2m2!1d-106.659559!2d35.232645!3e0?hl=en

Posted by: TurtleGirl Mar 17 2014, 12:44 AM

Hey! I'm actually on this thing! (MIDTERMS ARE DONE!!!!)

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend! I have to work until 5 on Friday (The only way to get saturday and sunday off.... couldn't swing all 3. Yay restaurant life.) so I'm out for the Sadie's lunch. Have some stuffed sopas for me. Delish!

(Yes, Sadies is where the locals go.)

I can navigate on Saturday for the drive. I will not be taking the 914 on the run, so we'll have a sag wagon. (pesky registration and insurance. )

Hopefully I'll get my car to the parking lot on Friday night though!

Over and out!

Liz

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 17 2014, 08:42 AM

Nice route Jamie! No freeways!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 08:54 AM

Jamie - US550 runs behind the house so we are taking it all the way down. What time will you be going thru Farmington, NM? We are planning on leaving the house between 8:30 and 9:00am Friday. and Farmington is just over an hour from us.

Our plan is to be at Sadie's close to 1pm.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 08:57 AM

Here are our cellphone numbers (text is probably best) so we can stay in touch during the event:

Mike = 817-832-4171
Mary = 817-247-1319

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 17 2014, 09:00 AM

Got em! Mine is 480-227-9967. Text or call.

Posted by: JRust Mar 17 2014, 09:33 AM

My cell is 541-510-0086. Not sure on time yet Mike. All hinges on when I leave work wednesday. If I can get out midday I'll be in good shape. Then making at least Moab thursday is likely. If I am stuck working a full day then I may not leave SLC until early friday morning. Be cool to make the Sadies lunch but is probably doubtful at this point. All hinges on Wednesday, Work & traveling without any problems

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 09:43 AM

Understood - let us know if you need anything along the way.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 17 2014, 10:30 AM

Shot in the dark....anyone have a good set of taillight lenses they are itching to get rid of at R66? I have Euro's now but I wouldn't mind US if they are clean. How about a Jack post cover?

Posted by: JRust Mar 17 2014, 10:35 AM

I'm sure I have a Jackpost cover no problem. I'll dbl check lenses but I don't think I have a set nice enough to grace your car. Last nice set I had were Euro's & they are on Pederson's car.

What Route are you taking down Mike M? Are you meeting up with Wills in Farmington?

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 17 2014, 10:36 AM

Not after Friday they aren't.

Thanks for checking Jamie.

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 17 2014, 11:19 AM

Sadie's at 1pm, check!

Mike: I may have a jack hole cover, if Jamie doesn't.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 11:21 AM

Jamie,

US550 all the way from Durango to Rio Rancho. I have to think Wills would be driving I-17 then I-40 all the way.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 11:23 AM

Don't give Wills the jack hole cover until after Show and Shine judging!

Posted by: JRust Mar 17 2014, 11:30 AM

Anybody think I will be hitting snow on my route down? Anywhere chains would be required. I can guarantee they are never going on my car. Still some area's require you carry them

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 17 2014, 11:42 AM

I'll go home that way I40/I17. However, on the way there we are leaving Scottsdale via 87 to Payson, then 260 to Pinetop. We'll stay the night there at the cabin, catch dinner with mi padre and then head to ABQ from there on Friday morning.

Posted by: worn Mar 17 2014, 12:23 PM

New bilsteins all around, putting in a USB outlet since I am running alone. New cht gauge on the left cylinder bank, and wiring in a windshield washer. Wife bought me snacks and a bottle of whiskey for the drab and cold hotels.

I Leave Tommorow!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 12:35 PM

So I was printing my hotel confirmation when I saw this - never noticed it before. Thought it was funny.

At least it wasn't "Porch Club"

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 17 2014, 12:37 PM

We've been called worse.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 17 2014, 12:37 PM

Hah! My wife sends me off with a care package every time as well.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 17 2014, 12:39 PM

At least they had 2 syllables in the name!

Posted by: SLITS Mar 17 2014, 04:21 PM

I40 .... I40.... I40 .... .... I40 .... I40 ... I40

Posted by: worn Mar 17 2014, 08:38 PM

Not for me.
I have to get some southing in first. Well the vdo cht on 3 reads more than 100 degrees higher than the Dakota digital on 2. Could be the position, but so far out of 4 kinds of new vdo products i have purchased of late the only one that seems reliable is the clock. Put it this way. Just as it was in the summer after running an hour or two in 75 degree weather, i am seeing 450 from the vdo. But this time it is about 30 outside, and the oil temp is not even started on the way up, and yes. The cht reads exactly the same.

Posted by: worn Mar 17 2014, 08:42 PM

Forgot to add. I now have a button that activates the cutest little Porsche pump to clean the windshield. Was gonna do a big update to intermittent, but have bought the wrong insert for the column switch. Of course with theo top down, i just get wet.

Snacks and underwear are packed.

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 17 2014, 08:53 PM

Have a great drive Worn! Post some pics on the picture thread during your journey.

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 17 2014, 08:54 PM

I'm driving thru Hatch.. anyone want some Hatch chilis?

Posted by: euro911 Mar 18 2014, 02:50 AM

The farthest I'm getting to go this week end is up the 395 to Cuddeback Dry Lake ... leaving Wednesday morning ... the Westy




I was headed up to Santa Monica this morning to pick up two new front tires (since the tread was starting to separate). I was driving slowly in the right lane, got about half-way there, when all of the sudden - BOOM




Had a spare, so ten minutes later, back on the road. Got the new tires, will mount and balance Tuesday night at my auto shop class




So, while you boys and girls will be burning up the asphalt twisties, I'll be farting around in the local desert sands on this:




Hoping to make the Route-66 next year. Have a great time and post lots of pix

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 18 2014, 07:29 AM

Thanks to local member Madswede for helping out with the obligatory parking lot BBQ on Friday night. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. You are on your own for drinks but a $5-$10 donation would be much appreciated for the food. Gourmet burgers and franks will be served! And yes Ell-yut, there will be veggie burgers for you.

For those of you that attended the last Red Rocks Classic...don't expect the feast that the Moorman's offered up and certainly don't expect the venue to be as nice!

Posted by: Madswede Mar 18 2014, 07:55 AM

From Oregon? I doubt it. I've done several drives in the winter between here (Rio Rancho, NM) and Boise, and I've yet to need chains - then again I've always done it in a 4x4 vehicle of some kind. Besides the potential trouble spots in southern Idaho (Mountain Home, etc) and northern Utah (from Snowville down into Ogden), the mountain pass between Provo (or Spanish Fork, really) and Price might be a troublesome area as well as the area south of Moab around Monticello and over into Cortez, CO. Still, while I've seen some weather in those areas, only in the dead of winter has it been necessary to use 4WD in snow and ice. I doubt it would be sticking this time of year. I don't think any of the areas require snow chains like northern Idaho or Utah or Colorado (they never have any such posted requirements in New Mexico, even when they're needed).

I bet you'll be fine. Safe journey!

EDIT: Just a suggestion on the end of your route - I find the road down from Cortez to Farmington (the old US-666 - I think it's US-491 or some crap now) down through the Navajo Nation is very bumpy, to the extent of rattling your teeth, especially in a 914 - if you want to find out if you've got anything loose, that's your road! I find it much more pleasant driving, weather permitting, to leave Cortez heading east on US-160 through Mancos and into Durango. It is high altitude that way, so weather can be unpredictable, caveat emptor. From Durango, it's south on US-550 all the way into Rio Rancho (through Aztec and Bloomfield of course).

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 18 2014, 08:47 AM

I agree with Jon. US-160 into Durango is smooth and fast (you might be ready for smooth by then) and then US-550 South to the destination. The temperature should be near 60 on Friday so it should be a good drive.

Posted by: worn Mar 18 2014, 10:45 AM

Ok, i just am finishing up packing the car. If any one knows how to post pics from an ipad, please let me know. I am leaving the laptop behind, but bringing a camera and an ipad. Vamanos. I think.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 18 2014, 10:48 AM

Email them to r66@914world.com and they will be sent to the Live Uploader.

I just sent one but forgot to enter a subject. I think that is where the text gets inserted.

Safe Travels!

Posted by: JRust Mar 18 2014, 10:55 AM

Car started shifting tough last night. Not sure whats going on yet. Dropped it at a shop to take a look for me as I've got a busy day of work. Just tough going into gear. Clutch isn't slipping & still seems to engage fine once in gear. It is just getting into gear is tough. This is a suby transmission too so not your typical 901. Hoping it is something simple. Clutch shouldn't be toast & doesn't feel like it. It doesn't have but 15k for mileage. I know how to drive a stick so it's not like I am burning up the clutch. Hell maybe it's just low on fluid. Although I haven't had any leaks that would explain that. Hopefully it's something simple the shop will find. Going to be a bitch if I need to pull my drivetrain tonight to replace the clutch. Especially since my lift is tied up with a 914 with no suspension at the moment

Posted by: worn Mar 18 2014, 07:55 PM

Thanks. I made it as far south as Peru. Illinois. Late start, back roads and still just a little worried about the temps. I have the higher quality gauge on #2,, rather than #3 because i have the vdo still under plug 3. Vdo sits at 450 and the dakota digital at about 300. Made double sure it was not centigrade. Air is still just above freezing.

With the new bilsteins it runs like a top but i need to lower the front some. Didnt have time with the dozens of little things before launch. Fixing the door pull on the left and adding trunk lights will have to wait.

Oh yeah - it doesn't always start. I have 3-4 starters at home and this one has a fussy solenoid. Fortunately i decided to throw a hammer in the tool bag this morning.

Posted by: worn Mar 18 2014, 07:58 PM

You can make it! Could it be moss growing in it. That used to happen when i lived in the pnw. I am rooting for some simple problem identified early.

Posted by: Madswede Mar 18 2014, 10:34 PM

Hey worn! If you're coming into town via I-25 heading southbound (I think you'll be coming in that way), it's best to get off at the Bernalillo exit for US-550 and head west through the town of Bernalillo into northern Rio Rancho. From there, turn south onto Hwy 528 (aka Rio Rancho Blvd) which will take you straight to the host hotel, about 10 miles down or so.

If you're taking I-40 into town and then taking I-25 north to get to Rio Rancho, it's best to get off I-25 at Alameda and head west into Rio Rancho. The main road most mapping software will send folks through is Paseo del Norte at I-25, which is under heavy construction and could be in major delay mode. Not recommended. Not for anyone, for that matter, so to all reading this that may be considering using Paseo del Norte, beware.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 18 2014, 10:39 PM

stay home....stay home....stay home.... ....stay home....stay home....

Posted by: JRust Mar 18 2014, 11:35 PM

Yeah it's okay. Nut backed off a bit after I adjust it. Problem went away then came back when the nut backed off. Still isn't perfect but it's fine overall. I'm good to go for the most part. Don't have jack packed yet. I'm tired & going to bed. Hoping to get out of work by noon but I don't think its going to happen. Then I've got to get everything loaded. I don't think I'll be leaving anywhere as early as I'd like tomorrow. Oh well good news is I do get to leave tomorrow

Posted by: SLITS Mar 19 2014, 07:00 AM

Excellent idea! Now where is my SAM?

Posted by: worn Mar 19 2014, 07:15 AM

Rain and about 40 degrees. I think i am south of the snow.

Posted by: Madswede Mar 19 2014, 01:10 PM

Should be 67F on Friday, a little cooler on Saturday and Sunday. Mild breeze if any, sunny and bright!

Posted by: worn Mar 19 2014, 01:40 PM

Stuck east of stlouis at Walmart. Starter solenoid quit. Dismantling in lot.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 19 2014, 01:56 PM

YIKES - good luck.

Do we know anyone in East St. Louis?

Posted by: Sleepin Mar 19 2014, 02:02 PM

We know someone in West Philadelphia.....

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 19 2014, 02:28 PM

This reminds me that we should have a network of 914World members that have volunteered to be on a rescue list. I know the 356 guys have one. So if someone is broken down and stranded on a cross-country drive there is a published list (or a list the admins keep) of people that can help if needed.

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 19 2014, 02:44 PM

Greg Robbins used to keep one and distribute it as requested. That was years ago and I can't get a hold of him these days.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 19 2014, 02:54 PM

Between a list like that and AAA Platinum (200 mile tow) one could feel better about making a BIG drive.

Posted by: worn Mar 19 2014, 04:09 PM

Pelican is fedexing a new starter to the nearby hotel where i am holed up in. Have to hike back to the car because i discovered all of my books are still there and i dont watch tv.

The starter solenoid is irreparable without a shop and the new starter arrives sometime tomorrow

So it may be late on thursday i am back on the road. The car was running sweet, but that would be a long way, with festivities beginning friday. I will keep you posted, i have little else to do.
Two newly rebuilt ones at home...

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 19 2014, 04:12 PM

I don't think I would carry a spare starter either. I do carry a spare throttle and clutch cable put that is about it. I might re-think the starter now...

Good luck - keep us posted!

Posted by: brant Mar 19 2014, 04:16 PM

you could push start?

most of us have driven many miles using "parking on a hill" to help
but it sounds like you need to sit by the mail now
be safe

brant

Posted by: Madswede Mar 19 2014, 05:18 PM

Yeah, what Brant said. Even if it is just really, really flat out there, should be able to bribe talk some kids into pushing it for you ...?

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 19 2014, 05:21 PM

Ya, Travis had to push start his at one of the RRC events.

Posted by: worn Mar 19 2014, 06:07 PM

Thanks Brant,
I figured that i had started rolling twice and hitting with a hammer three times and my luck had run out with food, an albeit limited supply of tools, but lots of cheap hoodies and a $49 hotel room. Pushing 60 means i ain't so good at pushing steel around. You have no idea how hard it can be to find a hill sometimes in the midwest. It just isn't a specialite de maison. I appreciate the thoughts. Fedex early, i be back at it. Late, i stay here another night i suppose. Like with everything else the hard decisions come with the in betweens.

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 19 2014, 08:44 PM

That's the way road trips go. You have be ready to think on your feet. And when all else fails call AAA, get the car someplace safe and hop on an airplane for home. I've had to do that once. Came back with the trailer.

Another time I had to rent a car, drive home, get the trailer and fetch the car. It happens. Costs a few extra bucks and a couple days extra off work. But it part of the journey.

Safe traveling!

BTW: I'm out. I'm not going into details here but it is unavoidable this year.

Posted by: brant Mar 19 2014, 08:45 PM

Makes sense.

I'm absolutely impressed with your route.
What an adventure.

What tools/parts can I dig up?

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 19 2014, 09:06 PM

Rick,

You and Sandy will be missed. Maybe you can make Red Rocks. There is a rumor it will be in Bryce Canyon this year.

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 19 2014, 09:24 PM

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Posted by: AZ914 Mar 20 2014, 09:23 AM

Welcome to 914 ownership.

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 20 2014, 10:11 AM

Great pic for a caption contest. "Are we there yet?"

Posted by: Madswede Mar 20 2014, 11:54 AM

Or, "I KNEW I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque!"

Posted by: worn Mar 20 2014, 12:17 PM

That is what my son said when i told him where i was headed.

I think the part will be here by three. On by 4 pm. Then a thousand miles to go. Sounds like a lot of the action will be over before i could get there.

Posted by: JRust Mar 20 2014, 02:20 PM

Made it to Utah! Waiting for my daughter to get off work. We'll load up & hit the road. We'll make Moab tonight with no problem. May go father but need to figure my route from there. I've got to go back & look at your guys suggestion of heading over to Durrango for better roads

Posted by: JRust Mar 20 2014, 02:34 PM

Is this the route I should take to miss the bumpy part of 491?

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/West+Jordan,+UT/Moab,+UT/Albuquerque,+NM/@36.9757921,-109.1686671,9z/data=!4m25!4m24!1m5!1m1!1s0x87528ef8ed5eba6f:0x7229563bc344160!2m2!1d-111.9391031!2d40.6096698!1m10!1m1!1s0x8747e1e59ab82d8d:0xb32b17af1d5c42d!2m2!1d-109.5498395!2d38.5733155!3m4!1m2!1d-108.0407398!2d37.2913008!3s0x873eaad66408292d:0xf981fcc6e67a865e!1m5!1m1!1s0x87220addd309837b:0xc0d3f8ceb8d9f6fd!2m2!1d-106.609991!2d35.110703!3e0?hl=en

Posted by: AZ914 Mar 20 2014, 04:16 PM

Yes - or even better just stay on the 160 to Durango, then pick up the 550. That 140 is mediocre if I remember it right from September. The bumpy stuff is on the 491 south of Cortez.

Posted by: Madswede Mar 20 2014, 04:36 PM

What Jason said. I would stick to US-491 all the way into Cortez (bypassing Dolores), then US-160 all the way into Durango (through Mancos, passing turn off to go to Farmington on the local routes you have selected). https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Moab,+UT/1465+Rio+Rancho+Blvd+SE,+Rio+Rancho,+NM+87124/@37.1306874,-108.2443422,9z/data=!4m24!4m23!1m15!1m1!1s0x8747e1e59ab82d8d:0xb32b17af1d5c42d!2m2!1d-109.5498395!2d38.5733155!3m4!1m2!1d-108.5895868!2d37.353948!3s0x87396fbef2f4e6b9:0x3d10d6801afd4472!3m4!1m2!1d-107.889729!2d37.2700616!3s0x873c029b7f8f35fb:0x8fcad00166a24d72!1m5!1m1!1s0x872270e3f651a9a5:0x32d32739732dfcf1!2m2!1d-106.659559!2d35.232645!3e0?hl=en

Jeez that's a huge link. Hope it gets truncated!

Anyway, I've not taken those smaller highways through Dolores and from Mancos down into Farmington. They most certainly will be smaller, slower roads, but they may be more fun. Dunno, I haven't driven them to be honest.

PS: Don't take US-550 all the way to I-25 and into Albuquerque unless you're staying in ABQ somewhere! The host hotel is on NM-528 (aka Rio Rancho Blvd) and US-550 takes you right to it. If you cross the Rio Grande river you've past the turn onto NM-528, and you're in Bernalillo heading the wrong direction. And, if you go all the way to I-25 and head south towards ABQ, you're nearly committed to going all the way down into ABQ, which means having to re-cross the river, in traffic, back to Rio Rancho. That little mistake could add an extra hour or more if you're in rush hour traffic!

Posted by: worn Mar 20 2014, 06:13 PM

I am going to post a couple photos, but the story is - I am heading for home. The fed ex promised by 3 pm, so at exactly 3pm the truck arrived. Then I remembered installation is a two person job because the nut and bolt head are in two widely separated places. So tape had to hold the nut in place while I jiggled the bolt into threading. A half hour was all it took to back on the ground. But the battery hardly started the car. I decided to press on, but it died before I could leave the megalomart parking region; the battery was good for maybe six volts.

I bought a new battery and nosed north instead, driving by day. Something is very weird because I can use my fog light and running lights as a voltage regulator. I learned ohms law in grade school, but this isn't adding up in my addled brain.

damn it all! I really wanted to meet you guys and make connections in the world! I was going to introduce you to a twelve year old (scotch). I was going to vainly try to keep up on the roads. So many plans lost, like tears in the rain.

The lesson learned is it just isn't ready cause it still has unaddressed problems as a rolling restoration. The tr6 would have made it because all the bases were covered before I took it out. Not so for this working sports car, or trying to work at any rate. Gotta call the hotel and cancel.
Warren

Posted by: worn Mar 20 2014, 06:22 PM

Sounds like I cancelled an hour too late, they said they might ding my credit card for a late cancellation fee. I waited till I had internet access so I could look it up. Don't have an iPhone.
I am still optimistic and will keep you posted.

Posted by: Michael RD Mar 20 2014, 06:37 PM

Everyone have a wonderful time and be safe! Our state is very close to number one in the nation for drunk drivers per population!

Also ,just fyi, the Vietnam memorial wall will be in Santa Fe this weekend.
( No ,not the real one, the large mobile one.)

HAVE A GREAT TIME !! --- and post many pictures for others that cant attend!

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 20 2014, 07:24 PM

I'm here. Nice trip. Pretty bumpy. Just glad my wife wasn't along.


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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 20 2014, 07:27 PM

172 knots true airspeed. Not bad for a machine older than my 914.


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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 20 2014, 07:37 PM

FYI. The hotel is now a Howard Johnson. And it's on Hwy 528 Pat D'arco Hwy. NOT Rio Rancho Rd. I was a little confused. Yeah I know, "what else is new"? I'm hungry.

Posted by: worn Mar 20 2014, 08:29 PM

Elliot, you have the picture focused on everything BUT airspeed. Looks like you are at 1500 feet heading east banked a bit left? I see the rate of climb, but i am taking your word for the airspeed. Two engines? Looks like new. Total distance?

My Dad wears the same oxygen job, but he is older than we are. I always wondered how you dealt with the high flying. How do you keep warm though. Dammit, i wanted so much to meet you!

Posted by: JRust Mar 20 2014, 09:14 PM

Okay this is the route I am taking now thanks to all the advice.

https://goo.gl/maps/RuPV0

I expect to hit Durango & the 550 about 9:30. Anyone going to be going through about then?

My damn clutch is still screwy. It will work fine in the morning. As I drive through the day it gets progressively worse. Just doesn't want to go into gear. It will grind some too. Yet when it's in gear it does not slip. Engages like it should. I'll adjust it in the morning but this doesn't seem to stick. The linkage is all fine. Shifts perfectly with the motor turned off. So they are adjusted right. IT is my clutch that has me a little stumped. Oh well thats a problem for tomorrow. I've been driving since 4 this morning & I am going to bed

Posted by: Madswede Mar 20 2014, 10:21 PM

Hmph. Guess I'm an old-timer. It's still Rio Rancho Blvd to me. But good point Ellyut, it's labelled as Hwy 528 and/or "Pat D'Arco Hwy" nowadays. You're just down the road from me as I type this! I'll see ya tomorrow sometime. Get some chow and rest, I'm headed that same way myself.

Posted by: Madswede Mar 20 2014, 10:23 PM

OK, that looks more like it! But I reemphasize … when you're here, more or less, don't go all the way down and get on I-25 south to ABQ like your map says, unless you want to add some significant time to get back to the host hotel in Rio Rancho.

Posted by: JRust Mar 21 2014, 06:03 AM

yeah I didn't pout the address of the hotel in. I'm not actually using this map. I'll use the gps on my phone so all will be well. Thanks

Posted by: bulitt Mar 21 2014, 06:26 AM

Nice Selfie!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 21 2014, 08:21 AM

Jamie,

We are leaving the house at 8:30 but we drive slow and stop for coffee a few times. That means we will hit 160/550 in Durango at 8:45 so you won't be far behind us. Text me (817-832-4171) if you have a problem and we can turn around. Odds are you will catch us by Bloomfield!

Posted by: worn Mar 21 2014, 08:29 AM

Drive safe and fun. I head north amigos. You all look swesome.

Posted by: Madswede Mar 21 2014, 10:16 AM

That's a real bummer, but I guess these adventures are what makes the trips in these cars worth while - kinda like they gotta break down so many times in order for that one single weekend spent driving long distances and eating and drinking copious quantities to feel like a real achievement and justification for owning these things! Did I just say that?? I'm reading too much Zen truth books.

Anyway. Sorry you couldn't make it, maybe the next one will getcha.

Posted by: SLITS Mar 21 2014, 02:27 PM

If Elliot is here, I haven't seen him nor any other teeners.

It's Tequila Time!

Posted by: MoveQik Mar 22 2014, 12:17 AM

Surprise attendees!!! Brant and Slits!

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 23 2014, 03:50 PM

Just a note to say thank you to all those involved in putting the event together. It was great fun with a GREAT drive on Saturday!

Where will it be next year?

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 23 2014, 06:47 PM

Kind of a bad iPad pic. I was at 11,500ft, the third altitude pointer was hidden. "True" airspeed is not shown on the indicator. It has to be calculated. Total distance Paso Robles to Albuquerque was 699 miles. The airplane is a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza built in 1958 with a few upgrades. I found the heater works great. Same type of heat exchangers as the 914. Sorry you didn't make it. NEXT TIME.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 23 2014, 06:56 PM

I landed at Paso Robles this afternoon at 3:20. A reeeaallly bumpy ride. It was another great Rt 66. The barbeque (when it finally happened) was great. Much thanks for the veggie burgers. Lots of beer, wine and other stuff was consumed. We had a great run up into the mountains and my rented Hundai performed flawlessly. At $6 a gallon for avgas, maybe next year I'll drive the car. Mike Wills organizes a great trip every year and this one was as well and he is just soooo cute doncha think?


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Posted by: euro911 Mar 23 2014, 07:18 PM

Uh, isn't it easier to push DOWN hill

Posted by: euro911 Mar 23 2014, 07:25 PM

You're getting pretty creative with that 'Play Dough' stuff in your golden years, Elliot ...

Posted by: Sleepin Mar 23 2014, 09:21 PM

"There are some things that a mattress isn't supposed to remember."


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aACMBhdiWRw