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Posted by: dcheek Aug 13 2014, 01:23 PM
This is the same posting in the "Events" Section of 914 World. The Admins. advised posting in the "World" section with the hope that we can drum up more 914 participants. Perhaps the Admins can highlight in a color?
The Central Jersey VW Society is having its 10th annual "All Air Cooled Gathering" in Flanders NJ on Sunday September 21, 2014. As in the the past I'm inviting all 914 owners, along with any model air cooled Porsche to show their pride and joy. Last year we had over 300 air cooled cars (mostly VW's with the exception of a total of 19, 914's, 911's and 356's). The venue is really unique in that its held at a private German Social Club with a beautiful full grass soccer field (actually several fields) along with German food and beer on tap in the 30's style clubhouse. This is a charity event where a portion of the proceeds will help Operation Jersey Cares, an organization that provides support and care for current and past NJ Combat Veterans. There will also be some parts vendors (mostly VW) and prizes being raffled to raise money along with a DJ for music entertainment. Also this year "Dyno Don" from California will MC the event. For those that don't know, he is California's popular VW personality. This is truly a family event with activities and contests for kids and adults alike.
Last year's Air Cooled Porsche turnout was a record 19 cars. The word is getting out in the Porsche Club that this is a fun event for both car owners ad their families. Judging is very low key with an emphasis on allowing every car on the field no matter what level of preparation. So, don't worry if your undercarrage is dirty (sorry CW's). We want this event to be fun for the whole family and consider it perfect for those who are looking for a nice day out with German beer and food and to help out with a good cause.
Here is the Website with directions, previous show pictures and listing of the day's events:
http://www.allaircooledgathering.com
Any questions you can e mail me personally at:
dmcdavey@aol.com
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Aug 13 2014, 06:56 PM
Of course its the third weekend in September....
EVERYTHING is the third weekend in September...
I really wanted to go to this, but I have a promise out to my WWII Armored Car guys to hang with them on the 20th in Gettysburg.
Least I can do is add some color to the thread title for you.
I will get to this event one day.
Zach
Posted by: dcheek Aug 19 2014, 05:47 AM
I had a discussion with the President of the Central Jersey VW Society. He said if we get a minimum of 6 Porsche 914's we will split the class and go 3 deep with the awards. Can I get some people to confirm they are coming?
Dave
Posted by: rgolia Aug 19 2014, 08:40 AM
I plan to be there 
Posted by: i love porsche Aug 19 2014, 08:48 AM
man, this event is literally 10 minutes from me, but ill be away at a wedding that weekend..too bad
Posted by: dcheek Aug 22 2014, 07:37 AM
Bump
Posted by: rmital Aug 26 2014, 01:53 PM
Posted by: MMW Aug 26 2014, 02:39 PM
This past weekend I was invited to the Southern Connecticut 356 picnic. I promoted this & handed out fliers to each couple. I think at least two more Porsches will be attending.
If you are on the fence about coming then I suggest you fall on the side of going. You won't be disappointed.
Here is a video from 2012. 350 cars that year, all air cooled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2zaaSj5E6E
This year is the 10th anniversary so it should be epic!
For those travelling a long distance my place is 15 minutes from the show with a pretty well equipped shop if needed.
Posted by: Porschef Aug 26 2014, 03:03 PM
I'm going... 
Posted by: MMW Aug 27 2014, 01:35 PM
Last years first place Porsche was a members car. Congrats Len.
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Posted by: dcheek Aug 31 2014, 06:45 AM
It's crunch time, September 21st is just around the corner. The President of the Central Jersey VW Society said if we get six 914's committed to attend he will split the class and go 3 deep with trophies. It's time to step up to plate and chime in if you plan to attend. He needs time to have the awards made.
Dave
Posted by: Big Len Aug 31 2014, 07:03 AM
Planning to drive up from the Wildwood show to attend. Although I wasn't going to enter the show (too much damn cleaning!), I will if needed to expand the category.
This is a great show at a terrific venue. Good people, low prices, awesome cars and trucks, and multiple vendors.
I'm guessing Ray M. will be attending. Might want to pm him to confirm.
Posted by: rmital Aug 31 2014, 08:15 AM
Planning to drive up from the Wildwood show to attend. Although I wasn't going to enter the show (too much damn cleaning!), I will if needed to expand the category.
This is a great show at a terrific venue. Good people, low prices, awesome cars and trucks, and multiple vendors.
I'm guessing Ray M. will be attending. Might want to pm him to confirm.
I'm definitely in....looking forward to relaxing in beautiful Flanders NJ.
actually a nice venue
Posted by: Porschef Aug 31 2014, 08:32 AM
I'm going...
I'm going
Posted by: Big Len Aug 31 2014, 03:00 PM
You'll have at least 6, Dave.
Posted by: MMW Aug 31 2014, 03:49 PM
Here is the teeners from last year. Five total. Can someone put names to these?
Green - Jim Foster, not a member afaik
Red - Len, aka Big Len
silver - Ray, aka rmital (I think)
blue -
yellow -
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Posted by: Big Len Sep 2 2014, 05:53 PM
Where's all the PA boys that attended Hershey?
Easy drive, right off Rt. 80
Posted by: Porschef Sep 2 2014, 07:05 PM
Where's all the PA boys that attended Hershey?
Easy drive, right off Rt. 80
No kiddin'. Giddyup ya slackers, I gotta cross a bridge
No, wait, 2.
Posted by: rgolia Sep 3 2014, 08:52 AM
one PA boy is in.....with his 914
Posted by: Dion Sep 3 2014, 06:25 PM
Would love to go, but will be down at
New Jersey Motorsports park.
Will try for next year. Good luck guys.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 7 2014, 06:09 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
Posted by: dcheek Sep 9 2014, 07:03 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
I've confirmed with the President of the Central Jersey VW Society that we will have at least six 914's in attendance. We will split the class from other Porsche models and go 3 deep for awards. Just 14 days until the show. Looking forward to a big 914 turnout!
Dave
Posted by: rmital Sep 9 2014, 07:48 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
...and who might they be?
Our friend from Paramus is out, he'll be heading out to PA for the weekend; and if attended, would probably have been as a vendor.
there's a new guy from Hoboken (silver 75 or 76) we should try to reach out to him if you hadn't already.
Posted by: rmital Sep 9 2014, 07:50 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
I've confirmed with the President of the Central Jersey VW Society that we will have at least six 914's in attendance. We will split the class from other Porsche models and go 3 deep for awards. Just 14 days until the show. Looking forward to a big 914 turnout!
Dave
Dave...any advice on how to avoid or navigate the speed bumps they installed last year??? not sure how I avoided bottoming out last year. could be costly
Posted by: dcheek Sep 9 2014, 09:25 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
I've confirmed with the President of the Central Jersey VW Society that we will have at least six 914's in attendance. We will split the class from other Porsche models and go 3 deep for awards. Just 14 days until the show. Looking forward to a big 914 turnout!
Dave
Dave...any advice on how to avoid or navigate the speed bumps they installed last year??? not sure how I avoided bottoming out last year. could be costly
Perhaps air drop your vehicle on the field? Only kidding. We have no control over the entrance. My suggestion is to idle your way in and approach the bumps on an angle.
Dave
Posted by: rmital Sep 9 2014, 09:33 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
I've confirmed with the President of the Central Jersey VW Society that we will have at least six 914's in attendance. We will split the class from other Porsche models and go 3 deep for awards. Just 14 days until the show. Looking forward to a big 914 turnout!
Dave
Dave...any advice on how to avoid or navigate the speed bumps they installed last year??? not sure how I avoided bottoming out last year. could be costly
Perhaps air drop your vehicle on the field? Only kidding. We have no control over the entrance. My suggestion is to idle your way in and approach the bumps on an angle.
Dave
a 356 was in front of me last year...he took the long way through the forrest. Not sure he ever made it out.....
Posted by: Big Len Sep 9 2014, 11:52 AM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
...and who might they be?
Two guys I met at the PCA event. One was newly acquired (a former racer being converted back to street) and another who brought his 911.
Posted by: Alapone Sep 9 2014, 02:51 PM
Here is the teeners from last year. Five total. Can someone put names to these?
Green -
Red - Len, aka Big Len
silver - Ray, aka rmital (I think)
blue -
yellow -
pretty sure the green car is a guy named Jim Foster. Met him at the summit nj C&C event. Really nice guy.
Posted by: Alapone Sep 9 2014, 03:11 PM
Dave, think I enlisted another 914 (maybe 2) to come and a Bug. You should have enough for a separate category.
...and who might they be?
Two guys I met at the PCA event. One was newly acquired (a former racer being converted back to street) and another who brought his 911.
Hey Ray Andrew here 75' 2.0l from Hoboken. I'm currently working on sidestepping some family obligations ( or maybe convincing them to join) to get there. Ill let you know of my progress.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 9 2014, 04:23 PM
Not your average car show Andrew.....the family will enjoy all the activities and everything is reasonably priced.
Posted by: MMW Sep 9 2014, 04:44 PM
I have not been there this year but last year I went through the camping area which by passed the speed bump. Before you get to the speed bump bare left through the grass. If my car made it anyone's can. I'm am 2.5" to 2.75" clearance.
I am going to try to check it out this Sunday night with at the club preview.
Posted by: 914itis Sep 9 2014, 05:43 PM
going away again... returning on the 22nd
Posted by: dcheek Sep 15 2014, 06:59 AM
Yesterday we had our meeting at the show site to finalize the plans for this coming weekend. The show field, which is 3 grass soccer fields is in perfect shape. And all the rest of the facility is ready to go. Just some wood to split for the campers and we're done.
I checked the long range weather forecast and it's looking very good.
We are less than a week away!
Hope to see a record 914 turnout. Other air cooled Porsches are also welcome.
Dave
Posted by: rgolia Sep 15 2014, 08:03 AM
bad news here.......my son play goalie for Penn State berks ice hockey team and he has his season opener on Sunday at 1:30pm...no way I can make both. 
Posted by: MMW Sep 15 2014, 11:11 AM
Yesterday we had our meeting at the show site to finalize the plans for this coming weekend. The show field, which is 3 grass soccer fields is in perfect shape. And all the rest of the facility is ready to go. Just some wood to split for the campers and we're done.
I checked the long range weather forecast and it's looking very good.
We are less than a week away!
Hope to see a record 914 turnout. Other air cooled Porsches are also welcome.
Dave
I was unable to make it over last night so I'm wondering if any new speed bumps were added? There was only one big one last year where the road went between the two camping areas.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 15 2014, 12:59 PM
I might be a little late, 12ish. Save me a spot Mic.
Posted by: dcheek Sep 16 2014, 05:19 AM
A word about the speed bumps:
The subject came up in our preliminary meeting this past Sunday. We are allowing and instructing lowered cars to drive around on the grass where it's possible.
Weather forecast for Sunday - Sunny, high 78 degrees, 10% chance of rain.
Dave
Posted by: dcheek Sep 16 2014, 09:53 AM
There have been some question as to what day the actual car show is. Here is quick schedule of events:
Saturday Sept 20
- Camping set up
- Party at clubhouse in the evening with band, food, and bar. No cover for band. Food and drinks you are on your own.
Sunday Sept 21
- Car show and awards ceremony.
See Web page for complete details:
www.allaircooledgathering.com
Dave
Posted by: Big Len Sep 17 2014, 04:06 AM
Dave - Are they still going to serve breakfast on Sunday morning?
Posted by: rmital Sep 17 2014, 06:47 AM
Dave - Are they still going to serve breakfast on Sunday morning?
...if they did, you'd be around exit 45 on the GSP when it'd probably occured
I'll throw an extra bagel in the car for ya
Posted by: dcheek Sep 17 2014, 08:41 AM
Dave - Are they still going to serve breakfast on Sunday morning?
Yes, the Swim and Sports Club will be serving breakfast and lunch.
Dave
Posted by: tod914 Sep 19 2014, 02:30 PM
I'll try to pop down on Sunday. I also have 6 quarts for Brad Penn 20W50 I'd like to get rid of. $20.00 and it's yours. I can bring it down, or you can pick it up at the house.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 19 2014, 08:41 PM
I'll take that deal.....see ya there.
Posted by: rmital Sep 19 2014, 08:44 PM
Dibs on the oil if Len stays down at wildwood
Posted by: Big Len Sep 20 2014, 04:36 PM
No chance Mital. I got sand in every orifice from the freakin wind, we're coming.
Posted by: tod914 Sep 20 2014, 06:55 PM
Len, I'll be there around 1130-1200 with my friend in his Beck Spyder, weather permitting.
Posted by: MMW Sep 21 2014, 04:02 PM
Awesome day today. Record # of cars (380), record spectator attendance plus 250 people camping & partying on Saturday night. Had seven 914s show up to make the class break out from all the other Porsches. Congrats to Big Len for another 1st place. Pics to come soon.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 21 2014, 05:02 PM
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Posted by: Big Len Sep 21 2014, 05:04 PM
Tod- Got the oil, sorry I missed ya. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 22 2014, 04:54 AM
380 cars/buses displayed.
Posted by: MMW Sep 22 2014, 05:57 AM
If you didn't make it you missed an awesome day. Thanks to everyone who showed up so the 914s could have their own class this year. Don't know how I missed taking a pic of Jim Fosters green 914-6, sorry. 
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Posted by: rmital Sep 22 2014, 08:33 AM
...it was an excellent day. And how I know it was is because my wife really enjoyed herself!
hanging out with Joe, Len, Linda and all the other strange but wonderful air-cooled folks made it worth the trip! We even won a nice wine basket...so that helped her happiness too.... 
Posted by: dcheek Sep 22 2014, 10:03 AM
I would like to thank all those 914 owners for turning out to the biggest and best All Air Cooled Gathering, marking the 10th anniversary of the event.
The last time I checked with the registration booth we had 345 cars registered. Add the Central Jersey VW Society cars, which can't be judged, and we were pushing 400 Air Cooled Cars total. A new record! Also, the swap meet and the camping area was at full capacity.
Congratulation Len on your beautiful red 914 for garnering 1st place.
I intend to post the official car attendance total along with all the results as soon as they become available.
Dave
Posted by: Big Len Sep 22 2014, 11:15 AM
Love da buses.
Posted by: tod914 Sep 22 2014, 01:13 PM
Glad to see it went to good use Len. Love the 5 lugs on your car. Sets it off nicely. Enjoyable show, as always.
Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 22 2014, 01:53 PM
Looks like this show had some awesome weather + great turnout!
Red+white Corvair Greenbriar pick up hiding there too !
Marty
Posted by: MMW Sep 22 2014, 04:18 PM
Looks like this show had some awesome weather + great turnout!
Red+white Corvair Greenbriar pick up hiding there too !
Marty
Didn't get a pic from this year but here it is last year. They had a great corvair turnout this year also.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 22 2014, 08:53 PM
This was last year's Best of Show.
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Posted by: Big Len Sep 22 2014, 08:56 PM
Posted by: Big Len Sep 22 2014, 09:04 PM
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Glad to see it went to good use Len. Love the 5 lugs on your car. Sets it off nicely. Enjoyable show, as always.
Thanks, but did Mital tell you to say that?
Posted by: dcheek Sep 23 2014, 04:52 AM
Registered cars - 335
Add 5 for late unregistered attendees
Add 15 for club members cars on the field (not judged)
Add 18 for Swap area cars
RECORD TOTAL - 373 Air Cooled Cars
Record number of spectators
Camp Ground - full capacity
Swap Meet - full capacity
Spectator Parking - full capacity
Record 50/50
Record Raffle
T-Shirts - sold out
Our show was a smashing success due to all the great people that support this event and all the CJVWS members that help to make it work.
I hope everyone had a good time.
Dave
Posted by: rmital Sep 23 2014, 05:37 AM
Glad to see it went to good use Len. Love the 5 lugs on your car. Sets it off nicely. Enjoyable show, as always.
Thanks, but did Mital tell you to say that?
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