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Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 6 2014, 10:05 AM

Since this is one event that I look forward to every year, and it keeps me from jumping off a bridge, I thought I would get some interest started early as Easter is on the 5th this year and will not be an issue for the swap. This coming year should be HUGE. Who is planning on going?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 6 2014, 10:16 AM

"This coming year should be HUGE." "Huge"? I'm under the impression all years are pretty much the same size. Am I wrong?

The Cap'n

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 6 2014, 10:30 AM

Yup. Years with Easter on that weekend tend to be smaller due to family taking people away from the important things. On years where Easter is not on the same weekend, it is up to twice the size or even larger. Also, the AX that takes place on Sun is more fun when Sun is not Easter. Although, last years Easter AX was well attended.

Posted by: partsman Nov 6 2014, 10:32 AM

Actually, leap years are one day longer than regular ones, a .28% increase....

Posted by: injunmort Nov 6 2014, 10:56 AM

I am in

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Nov 6 2014, 12:02 PM

Already told the wife I'm going.

Posted by: CptTripps Nov 6 2014, 12:19 PM

I'm in.

Posted by: type47 Nov 6 2014, 12:35 PM

always a great trip

Posted by: dflesburg Nov 6 2014, 01:06 PM

I think we are going this year.

Which weekend is it?

Posted by: dudzy's914 Nov 6 2014, 01:23 PM

I'm going! Using Hershey as a goal deadline for the '75. Might bring it with a FOR SALE sign.

Posted by: Dr Evil Nov 6 2014, 02:53 PM

Hey, that ugly fucker is me! (try to guess which one, there all ugly ).

Posted by: rgolia Nov 6 2014, 03:16 PM

I am in. Last year was a blast, but I missed the fun at the knights in and my car was on jack stands. This year the car will be there and I will be at the Knights with home made wine to share.

Posted by: stevegm Nov 6 2014, 03:54 PM

Can someone point me to a link about the Hershry event? Or explain what it is?

Posted by: type47 Nov 6 2014, 04:39 PM

http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/2015/2015.html

Only the world's largest Porsche only swap meet. Info about 2015 meet not likely posted yet.

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 6 2014, 04:41 PM

I'm in.

Posted by: BeatNavy Nov 6 2014, 05:02 PM

I would love to go this year. It's on my radar, especially if Dr. Evil says it's HUGE.

Wait, that didn't sound right....

Posted by: stevegm Nov 6 2014, 06:08 PM

Thanks. I thought that perhaps there might be a 914-only event tied to the swap meet.

Posted by: Dion Nov 6 2014, 06:18 PM

Heheheheh there is. Only at the Knights Inn.

Posted by: Big Len Nov 6 2014, 08:11 PM

I'm in because I need more fuel.

Posted by: jsayre914 Nov 6 2014, 09:16 PM

I will be there, Hopefully with my beautiful wife.

Posted by: tdgray Nov 6 2014, 09:27 PM

Its been three years...yeah I might be there... As long as Sack does not wear that fugly sweater thing again...

Posted by: stevegm Nov 6 2014, 09:49 PM

Does anyone know if the final date has been set? I saw that the tentative date is April 18th (http://www.cpa-pca.org/sprecher/sprecher.pdf).

Posted by: scotty b Nov 8 2014, 07:09 AM

I know this is a long shot, and is going to be like herding fish, but I really enjoyed the drive we did a couple years ago. Any locals ( Ken, Sach etc ) know of other routes that might be nice to do, and would enough people be down for a day long tour to make this worth planning for ??

Posted by: tdgray Nov 8 2014, 08:44 AM

No P car

Posted by: gereed75 Nov 8 2014, 09:54 AM

I will be in and hoping to meet many or you reprobates in person for the first time.

Posted by: struckn Nov 8 2014, 02:20 PM

I'm in for the Swap Meet, wouldn't miss it!
I too would enjoy a group drive and have one to suggest.
About 45 miles North East of Hershey is Cigars International Tobacco Store and Micro Brew Bar.

https://www.facebook.com/CigarsInternationalHamburg

AND, with in sight of the above is Cabelas

http://www.cabelas.com/stores/store_info.jsp?pageName=009

Nice easy drive.

Doug

Posted by: type47 Nov 8 2014, 02:27 PM

day long tour sounds like a Sunday event. The swap typically (that is, typically) winds down in the 3pm time frame. Would a tour after the swap be long enough to be enjoyable? If not, Sunday afternoon 'cause I know it won't be Sunday morning

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 8 2014, 02:39 PM

I could set up a Friday drive again, but I need to pick the route and actually DRIVE it before publishing the directions this time.

Zach

Posted by: r_towle Nov 8 2014, 09:03 PM

That was memorable and fun.....

Posted by: scotty b Nov 9 2014, 09:13 AM

Fixed that fer ya

Posted by: stevegm Nov 30 2014, 09:50 AM

If enough people are interested in doing a drive, I would be interested in helping organize a Friday drive/rally. I would love to get it on the calendar before it goes to press.

Anyone interested in a Friday drive/rally? The issue with Friday is that set up at the swap met typically opens from 2 until 4 pm. So, that makes it hard to plan around.

Posted by: mepstein Nov 30 2014, 10:49 AM

Steve - I would suggest working with zach, he knows the area. I would be up for a friday tour. Not really interested in Sunday. Personally, I've never set up for Hershey the day before. With the wind and rain of some past events, I would not want stuff exposed the night. Even if you bring tents and tables there are always people willing to pitch in and help set up. There's plenty of time in the morning.

Posted by: stevegm Nov 30 2014, 11:19 AM

That sounds great. Zach, what do you think?

Great points about set-up n Friday. If we do it on Friday who would be interested in participating?

Last question - 914 only? I would love to invite everyone that is interested. But, . . .

Posted by: Mblizzard Dec 1 2014, 06:36 PM

I am planning on being there.

Posted by: struckn Dec 1 2014, 06:57 PM

I'm in for any day and anywhere you guys want to go. Zach if you need any help let me know. One mention about a Sunday trip is that's when the AutoX is, just so if anyone is looking at doing that verses the trip.

Doug in Shrewsbury.

Posted by: Ian Stott Dec 1 2014, 08:10 PM

Looking at going! If the salt is gone from the roads I plan on making the trip, went once before, many years ago. It rained like son of a bitch so my friend and I toured the chocolate factory, brought home a big giant hershey kiss which I almost lost to the customs lady who wanted it!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 1 2014, 08:16 PM

With the new job I have ample time off and it is easy to use, so I would be in for a drive. I can bring the 914

Why they hell would they put it on the 18th? Is that not Easter? The last weekend this year is finally NOT Easter. For fuck sake, who plans this shit?

Posted by: stevegm Dec 1 2014, 09:02 PM

Easter is on April 5th in 2015, right?

Posted by: type47 Dec 1 2014, 09:49 PM

My phone calendar says Easter is on the 5th ...

Posted by: altitude411 Dec 1 2014, 09:53 PM

the fifth? THE FIFTH! I've got a dentist appointment for the fifth.... WHO PLANS THIS SHIT???

Posted by: struckn Dec 1 2014, 09:57 PM

Posted by: balljoint Dec 1 2014, 10:31 PM

Shhhhhhhhhhhh. Ixnay on the easteryay.



Scotty's gonna be pissed!

Posted by: altitude411 Dec 1 2014, 10:42 PM

Is he still not over the accident?


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Posted by: cantley914 Dec 2 2014, 05:46 PM

Home made wine? anything close to the "unknown substance" in the jerry can?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Dec 2 2014, 10:15 PM

I would like to make it this year if at all possible. I made 4 in a row but took a break this year. I hate that I missed it and plan to try. Nothing to drive as of now but hopefully that will change before the event gets here.


Shoe

Posted by: rgolia Dec 3 2014, 11:07 AM

Not Jerry can juice....this is a fine wine (sort of) made with Washington State grapes...all reds cab, merlot, syrah etc. The good new is that I make lots of it.

Posted by: tdgray Dec 3 2014, 01:26 PM

What are you some kinda anti-dentite

Posted by: altitude411 Dec 3 2014, 04:38 PM

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

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 3 2014, 05:52 PM

Sorry for not replying sooner. Been up in the mountains...

Any how, last time we did a rainy tour of Gettysburg and a lunch stop at my favorite German restaurant for lunch, and wings for Dinner.

There was interest in doing a covered bridges tour. There are several in the area.

Lancaster has Amish and old trains. Lots of fantastic scenery, but can easily get stuck behind a horse and buggy.

If folks have other ideas, love to hear them.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 12 2014, 05:17 PM

We are working on this event. We should have some more info soon. It will be the day before the swap meet, Friday, April 17, 2014. We added it to the 914 Calendar as the - Hershey Spring Fling. If you are planning to go to the Hershey Swap Meet post here, and we will PM you when the info is available.

Posted by: saigon71 Dec 13 2014, 07:36 AM

Always a great time...I will be there. I'd be interested in the drive/rally as well.

I live about 30 minutes south of Hershey & can help organize the route if you guys want a hand.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 13 2014, 07:51 AM

Definitely. I will PM you.

Posted by: Ian Stott Dec 13 2014, 03:54 PM

Very interested in doing a tour, great way to see the countryside and to be with a group of 914's!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: CptTripps Dec 15 2014, 11:51 AM

I'm planning on doing the swap-meet. Please sign me up for a full spot in the block if we're getting one. I'd love to do the rally if it gets organized. Keep me on the PM list please.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 15 2014, 01:08 PM

Who normally handles the block of 914 spaces at the swap meet? I would like a spot as well. We will have rally info to post this week.

Posted by: CptTripps Dec 15 2014, 01:39 PM

I'm not sure who was in charge of it last year, but there were some issues. I don't remember what the issues were either. I'm worthless today.

Sidenote: Just booked my room at http://www.knightsinn.com/hotels/pennsylvania/palmyra/knights-inn-palmyra-hershey/rooms-rates

Posted by: stevegm Dec 15 2014, 02:31 PM

I just spoke with them about their ad in the calendar. Let me see what I can find out about parking, as well as Swap Meet booth spaces for this coming year.

If everyone is happy with the Knights Inn, we can set up a block of rooms.

Posted by: CptTripps Dec 15 2014, 03:31 PM

Rooms are only $51 a night. Not sure if it's worth the effort to get a block rate.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 15 2014, 05:20 PM

I spoke with Steve Baun who is organizing vendor space at the swap meet. He said that for parking you pay the day of the event. If you want to park together, then come in together.

For booth space you can register on the website in Mid-January. "Preregistration is suggested." He said that if we want booth space together, then we need to register under one person. Otherwise there is a "slim chance u will be together." I am not sure who organized the booth registration last year. If no one wants to do it, I don't mind organizing it.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 22 2014, 10:02 PM

I've been talking to Zach and Bob about the route. Working on the details.

What does everyone think about making this a fun, scavenger hunt-style road rally? Where each car is given instructions and has to complete some tasks on the route. Then at the end we give out some prizes to the winners. Maybe we could invite some other Porsches and do a couple individual prizes, as well as a group thing for the 914s, or the 911s, or whichever model scored better. Just an idea.

The other option is to caravan through the route. But, I think with traffic, etc. it is challenging to stay together. People always end up getting broken into different groups anyway. Thoughts?

Posted by: wndsnd Dec 22 2014, 10:20 PM

I organized the spaces last year. Zach in prior years. Issues are getting spaces together and how many cars they will allow you at the spaces. Which is only one for every two spaces. Everyone wants a car at their space but they do not allow that. So last year I allocated a car pass only if you paid for two spaces.

I ordered extra spaces in my name to get more passes and some stand up members picked up the cost with me for that.

Other than that, and PCA always seeming to short what we request, it is a piece of cake.

But now that I think of it, the biggest problem was that I don't stay at that hellhole because I get points for business travel throughout the year, so I was not there at the motel in the morning g to hand out the passes. People had to find me on site to get their pass as I was setting up.

Someone else can do it this year. Not sure I am going down.

John

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 22 2014, 10:25 PM

It was fun last year, but we can't make it this year.

If the power at the hotel goes out again stay away from Dreevil.

Posted by: ejm Dec 25 2014, 03:21 PM

Been on a few drives here and there. Gimmick rallies/scavenger hunts work better as a team challenge when there is a passenger to play the game. Most people don't have time to look for other things while busy driving and trying to read directions or a map in an unfamiliar area. If you want to caravan the route should be generally clockwise in direction. What works for a single car often doesn't when people are following. Making left turns at a light or anywhere in traffic is a sure way to separate a group. A couple of preplanned stops to regroup is a good idea and if they're at a scenic/photo op place that's even better. And although everyone should gas and go before leaving on the run a gas/bathroom stop on the way out and maybe on the way back is also good planning.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 25 2014, 04:30 PM

I'll pick it up this year.

Posted by: stevegm Dec 25 2014, 06:58 PM

Thanks Mark. I would like a space to park and sell some stuff. Just let me know what I need to do.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 25 2014, 08:53 PM

Woot! Thrilled to see this coming together.

Zach

Posted by: r_towle Dec 26 2014, 06:42 PM

Is that a volunteer?

Posted by: ejm Dec 26 2014, 07:08 PM

Nope... it's a job best left to someone local.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 26 2014, 08:03 PM

FYI -

Event Name: Central PA

3
Event Requirements
Registration opens in 4 days on December 31, 2014 12:00 AM EST



Special Groups: We can reserve parking for your cars in the Porsche Only Parking area. Let us know if you are bringing a small - large group, such that we canplan enough space for you to park together. We need notice one-week to accomodate your group. Email Steve: sbturbo@aol.com.

People's Choice Concourse: Great location for the 2015!. Event grows each year; Registration is the day of the event, plenty of goodies and trophies for the winners. For more information , visit www.cpa-pca.org.

Directions: Log on to the Hershey Park website or mapquest.com. Once at the facility, follow road to Swap.

Swap Meet 2015: Remider for vendors rto pre-register at the club tent no later than noon for the 2016 Swap Meet.

Vendor Information:

-Primary Spaces (includes vendor pass) $80.00
-Additional Spaces $40.00 each space (one additional vendor pass for every two additional spaces purchased)
-Choose side/side or end/end
-Confirmation will be by email or can been seen in your profile.
-Vendor passes will be mailed 2 weeks prior to event
-Gates open for Vendors 6:30am
-Each space is 9X19 approx (parking space size)
-Allow enough space for vehicle and display
-Bring confirmation with you No Refunds
-Day of registration $100/2 space min plus $25 township fee.
-Additional spaces day of $50/space
-Pre-registerd vendors may load in Friday 1pm to 5pm (lot locked down at 5pm)
-No selling food, No Stakes in lot, No electric available
-Porsche Coral $25/car, No Pre-reg required to sell your car

Swap Meet General Information:

-All lots are paved
-Event held rain, shine, snow
-Gates open public 7:30am and close 4pm
-Admission is Free, Parking $15 per car
-Porsche only parking $15 per car
-Largest gathering of Porsche's in USA
-On site food and beverge
-ATM 10 minute drive
-Peoples Choice Concourse
-No pet or Animals
-Purchase, trade, barter-everything Porsche
-No scooter, Mpeds, trail bikes etc.

Registration opens in 4 days at December 31, 2014 12:00 AM EST

Posted by: dudzy's914 Dec 30 2014, 09:06 PM

Do I have to sign up for a space? What do I have to do if I want a spot for my car? Who do I talk to? Websites? I have never done this, so help!

Posted by: mepstein Dec 31 2014, 06:15 AM

I'll start a list in January. We have plenty of time. thanks, mark

Posted by: stevegm Jan 1 2015, 04:54 PM

Count me in for a space. So if we organize this together, we can each get a space for $40 (after that initial $80 space is paid for)? Also, it seems like I remember that you had to buy two spaces for them to allow one car. is that right? Or, is it as simple as 1 $40 space will let me park my car at my vendor spot?

Posted by: mepstein Jan 1 2015, 04:59 PM

yes, 2 spaces = 1 car.
and that's sort of best case scenario

Posted by: stevegm Jan 1 2015, 05:02 PM

Thanks. At $40 per space, I'd take 2 spaces. I'd really like to get my car at my vendor spot, if possible. I know someone will have to pay that $80 for the first spot, before the $40 per spot kicks in. I can pitch in on that.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 1 2015, 05:12 PM

We have been working on organizing the drive on Friday. Zach and Bob are both going to help with the route. I am in the process of contacting a couple air-cooled shops that we might be able to include on the route. Maybe we'll have a couple 914 contests (name that part/bolt). I think we are looking at an afternoon drive (to give people the morning to arrive), that ends at Underdogs in Harrisburg (the same restaurant that has been the ending point in year's past). Stay tuned for details.

Posted by: Steve Pratel Jan 2 2015, 11:15 AM

I'll be there, if the stars align, will drive my 912E, but that is unlikely.... If I do it will be without the interior done. Either way I will be there.

Driving up from the Metro DC area

Posted by: type47 Jan 2 2015, 12:06 PM

Where? I go up 270 to Rt 15 through Frederick. If that's your route, a caravan possibility. You going up for the Fri shenanigans?

Posted by: Steve Pratel Jan 2 2015, 05:48 PM

Yeah, that's my route too. I think I may this year as it will likely be my last due to a PCS move this summer. Lets touch base late March.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 3 2015, 10:39 AM

Mark, be warned that you are likely only to get a few parking passes, no matter how many spaces we buy if we buy them in one block. You have to buy the spaces in several groups to get the parking passes.

It's a volunteer run event, and I give them props for putting it together, but the dude that has usually run vendor registration really soured me to joining PCA. If you buy in one block, you are going to be going out of pocket to make sure everyone gets a parking pass who bought spaces.

Zach

Posted by: mepstein Jan 3 2015, 11:03 AM

I remember you and john saying this from previous years. I will be clear to what im asking when i send in the money but I will make no promises for parking spaces. Just distribute what is received.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 3 2015, 11:13 AM

Mark, we dealt with a couple people at CPA-PCA for their swap meet ad in the 914 calendar. I will PM you their info. I know they value the 914s. Maybe it will help.

Posted by: wndsnd Jan 3 2015, 11:42 AM

Mark,

If I can be of any help, PM me. I have some notes from last year.

John

Posted by: mepstein Jan 3 2015, 12:19 PM

Thanks guys. I have a list going on another thread. It's really early yet to get into the details. I will make sure this works and touch base with all of you before things get rolling. Mark

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jan 3 2015, 02:07 PM

I responded in the other thread that I will need 4 vendor spaces. The only thing I will have there is my trailer, so I don't need any parking passes.

Posted by: struckn Jan 4 2015, 10:43 AM

Slightly OT but good to know. The AACA Museum Exhibit this year during the Porsche Swap Meet is featuring Lotus Street and Race Cars from 1954 to 2014. If you have time during the Swap Meet Weekend it might be worth seeing.

http://www.aacamuseum.org/lotus-art-lightness/

Posted by: stevegm Jan 11 2015, 03:16 PM

Does anyone remember what time the Friday drive started in years past. We are considering starting at 1 pm (to give everyone plenty of time to get to Hershey), and ending for dinner. Sound good?

Posted by: mepstein Jan 11 2015, 03:55 PM

2 years ago we met at the hershey car museum and then did the drive. 1-ish sounds right.

Posted by: ejm Jan 11 2015, 04:39 PM

We were at the museum for 9

Posted by: mepstein Jan 11 2015, 04:42 PM

I said "ish"

Nice find.

Posted by: stevegm Jan 11 2015, 04:46 PM

Thanks. Very helpful. I am waiting to hear back from Bob and Zach on a 1 pm start working. But, I think going from 1 pm until dinner will fit well. We have a couple stops in mind on the route. But, none are as long as the visit to the museum. We are trying to spread out the stops a little. So, a 5 hour-ish drive (including route and stops) is the type of thing we have in mind. But, we are certainly open to everyone's ideas.

Posted by: scotty b Jan 11 2015, 06:42 PM

Anyone else want to meet at the museum like last time for the Lotus display ? I never got to see the whole museum last time, since we were in a bit of a time crunch. If our drive doesn't start until 1p.m. that gives us more time .

Posted by: struckn Jan 12 2015, 06:25 PM

Yep! I'm going to the Museum in the morning for sure and it is a good place to gather before the Run.

Doug

Posted by: stevegm Jan 12 2015, 07:20 PM

Ya, I will probably go to the museum Friday morning. And I think we are setting it up to start there for the drive. I am still waiting to hear back from Bob and Zach whether starting at 1 pm will give us enough time to do the drive and make it for dinner. I think Zach said it started at 11 am last time and everyone barely made it to dinner. I hope to have those details worked out this week.

Posted by: cantley914 Jan 13 2015, 04:42 PM

Me too!
Leaving Thursday this time. Will be at the Museum Friday morning. Traditional wings & beer on Friday night at Underdog. See you's there...

Steph

Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 13 2015, 06:06 PM

I will be timing it so that I get some days off before Not an issue!

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jan 13 2015, 07:03 PM

I'd like to see the Lotus exhibit also.
IIRC we got a group rate last time. But to get it we had to pay as a single lump payment.
The folks at the museum were really good to us and offered to let us line up for a group picture, but I don't think the time worked out for it.

Zach

Posted by: balljoint Jan 13 2015, 11:03 PM

Wouldn't miss this. I have so much fun every year. See you guys there!

Posted by: stevegm Jan 13 2015, 11:29 PM

We finally got the info together on the Friday drive. We are going to start at 1 pm at the museum. The drive thread is here - http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=248115

Posted by: zymurgist Feb 4 2015, 04:06 PM

Anyone want to split a (non-smoking) room?

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 4 2015, 04:43 PM

I already have the naughty sweet reserved

Posted by: zymurgist Feb 4 2015, 05:18 PM

I should reserve a room down by that end. Apparently you have to use telephone reservations rather than online in order to specify where you want to be.

Posted by: injunmort Feb 26 2015, 07:10 PM

i finally booked a room at the fashionable knights inn in downtown palmyra, looking forward to it.

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 26 2015, 09:05 PM

Mort! Right on.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Feb 26 2015, 09:47 PM

Making room reservation in the morning. Brad Mayeur will be with me. If anyone has a open seats for the museum & fun run we would be looking for two since I will have the big truck & trailer. I guess I could unhook the trailer and just take the truck, but would rather ride along in something other than a F250. I would buy you a or three

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Feb 27 2015, 06:24 PM

I am really hoping my car is ready. Was going to make my monthly call to Tony today to check in, but the day got away from me.

Zach

Posted by: struckn Feb 27 2015, 06:49 PM

Garold,
I'm solo and can hook up with you Friday at the Museum if one of you want to ride along I be glad to offer it to you.

I live 45 minutes from Hershey so will be heading home after the run Friday, then come back Saturday for the Swap Meet.

Doug

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Mar 2 2015, 12:22 PM

Room is booked Really looking forward to this

Posted by: saigon71 Mar 3 2015, 07:30 AM

Garold:

I've got an open seat in the 914 for Friday's fun run as well.

Posted by: MDG Mar 3 2015, 10:34 AM

Right?

Posted by: balljoint Mar 3 2015, 02:16 PM

I'm pretty sure.

Posted by: MDG Mar 3 2015, 02:49 PM

Exactly.

Posted by: AndyB Mar 12 2015, 04:57 AM

Ok we are confirmed wife may or may not go.

Posted by: zymurgist Mar 12 2015, 10:48 AM

Reserved a room at the glamourous Knights Inn!

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 12 2015, 11:46 AM

Just checked my email to see if I'd reserved a room or not. Yup...December 15th. (Damn, I'm good...)

See you all there!

Posted by: scotty b Mar 13 2015, 06:49 AM

Ummmm Doug ..... ....the swap meet is in April..........

Posted by: CptTripps Mar 13 2015, 07:05 AM

Yeah...but I BOOKED it in December.

Posted by: Big Len Mar 18 2015, 07:07 AM

One month to go......everyone still game?

Posted by: tdgray Mar 18 2015, 07:17 AM

Still on the fence...

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Mar 18 2015, 07:39 AM

Not sure I'm good, but I'll be there.

Zach

Posted by: plas76targa Mar 18 2015, 10:31 AM

Ken, you DID get a reply to this question?

See you all Friday am at the Moo-zee-um

Matt

Posted by: Dr Evil Mar 18 2015, 11:58 AM

Matt "magic fingers" Plasket, aka "Shakey the Moil". Sounds good, Ken.

Posted by: wndsnd Mar 25 2015, 07:28 PM

Looks like I will be down, is it too late to buy a spot for a table?

Posted by: BarberDave Mar 29 2015, 09:33 AM

OMG. After not being there for 3 to 4 yrs for medical reasons.I might be able to attend this yr.

God I hope so , If my son can take me with 3 of my Grandsons , or my wife

if it,s possible I really want to see all you( reprobates ) again!!!

Like Brad Mayer, Garold Shaffer, Cpt. Trippps, Zymurgist, but certainly

not the least !!!!
Doc. please bring pic of your SON,
the last time I saw you your wife was preg and I think I heard it was a boy,

Heck you could have 3 or 4 more.
\
Any way those of you who have not attended be fore you will have a great time !!!


Dave Kimple AKA BABERDAVE

Posted by: Big Len Apr 4 2015, 07:40 PM

Anybody taking Route 80 down to make the rally?

Any caravans planned?

Posted by: Big Len Apr 4 2015, 07:40 PM

DP

Posted by: db9146 Apr 4 2015, 08:22 PM

I think I'm driving up from Atlanta on Friday. Hope to be there soon enough to get in on dinner. Got to find a place for Friday night ...I'll probably get in several hours of driving heading back Saturday late afternoon/evening.

Posted by: 1TRICK6 Apr 5 2015, 08:40 PM

Anyone going to Hershey, Be On The Look Out for some rear French 914 rear taillight lenses, preferably NOS or excellent condition. Only need the right side but will take a pair. Finder's Fee.

Posted by: Big Len Apr 9 2015, 07:01 AM

One week to go. I'm changing the oil and replacing sail panels this weekend. And picking up a bottle of good tequila.
So, is everybody ready? What else do you need to get done?

Steve, how we lookin'?

Posted by: struckn Apr 9 2015, 11:55 AM

Me too.

Monday I went to change the Oil and after taking the Tuna Can Bolt off I layed there on the garage floor watching the oil flowing out the tuna can Bolt hole. Then the Tuna Can and all of the oil released. The Tuna Can dropped into the drain bucket which over turned and oil went everywhere.

So then I tried put the Tuna Can back in place and proceeded to strip the threads in the Tuna Can Bolt.

Now what? OK, so after sleeping on it I figured I'd have to buy a new Tuna Can from the Bird which says ships in 5 days.......from Germany I think!
Hershey will be a memory by time I get it.

Better Idea! Run it up to Tony Miller at Translog, worst case see if he has a stock Taco Plate laying around. Tony stopped what he was working on and fixed the Bolt with a Heli Coil and said snug it, not too tight, torqued about 9 ft pounds no more!

Done and ready to roll.


Thanks to Tony, see you at Hershey.

Posted by: naro914 Apr 9 2015, 03:39 PM

anyone going up from the Charlotte general area?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 9 2015, 03:40 PM

I am. You? I have some stuff I'd like to take up. But, I don't think I am going to rent a trailer. :-(

Posted by: stevegm Apr 9 2015, 03:42 PM

Everything is looking good. Bob and I are going to talk tonight about the route. The shirts have been sent to the printer and will be picked up next Wednesday (I ordered about 20 extras if anyone wants one that hasn't already ordered). I will not be bringing the silver 914 (too busy lately to get it done). So, I will need to ride with someone on the fun run, if possible.

Posted by: naro914 Apr 9 2015, 03:49 PM

I am not...but I just bought something from someone in MA (a transmission) that will be and would be great if they could hand it off to someone that has room coming from around here. Otherwise I will have to either ship, or he might be able to bring it to Raleigh and I run up there... but if someone could bring it back from Hershey, that would be awesome...

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Apr 9 2015, 03:51 PM

I can't wait, after missing last year I am really looking forward to this year.

Since I am bringing the F250 & trailer full of crap I mean very valuable parts I would like to find a extra seat for me & Brad Mayeur for Fridays activities if possible. We are staying at that 3 star hotel, Knights Inn and should arrive late Thursday afternoon / early evening.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again for some

Posted by: stevegm Apr 9 2015, 04:13 PM

I should have room for a tranny. I'm taking the spring fling shirts and other stuff up that I won't need to bring back.

Posted by: struckn Apr 9 2015, 04:14 PM

I'll be solo so I'll have an empty seat to offer anyone needing a ride Saturday and I think Saigon Bob had mentioned having a seat available. Pretty sure there will be others, we'll work it all out at the Museum Friday before the start of the run.

Doug

Posted by: stevegm Apr 9 2015, 04:16 PM

Do you mean Friday? Ya, I figure somebody will have room for me. With shirts, magazines, posters, etc. it just won't all fit in the 914. Plus I'm behind on finishing it. Go figure.

Posted by: somd914 Apr 9 2015, 04:36 PM

So how many folks do we have looking to ride Friday afternoon? I could potentially bring the teener and the Carrera, well, ok, I can't do that, but since my oldest son is heading back from school to make Hershey, he could bring the 914 and I could bring the 911. Just a thought...

Also, we are heading up from Southern Maryland Friday morning via Annapolis and Baltimore. Anyone else passing through those areas Friday AM? Potential caravan?

BTW, I know it's in the Hershey threads and likely right under my nose, but where and when is the rally point for the drive?

Posted by: stevegm Apr 9 2015, 04:40 PM

The last time I checked I think we had a little more than 20 cars. There is the info:

EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Spring Fling Fun Drive (an afternoon in the covered-bridge country of PA)
WHERE: Starts at 1 pm at the AACA Museum (http://www.aacamuseum.org) - AACA Museum, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
WHEN: Starts at 1pm, Friday, April 17, 2015. Ends at approximately 6:30 pm at: Funcks Restaurant (http://www.funcks.com), 664 W Main St, Palmyra, PA 17078
COST: Nada. Zero.
T-SHIRT: Watch for event t-shirt information coming Sunday, March 29, 2015

Posted by: somd914 Apr 9 2015, 06:31 PM

Steve, thanks for the info. Looking forward to a great weekend and looking forward to finally being able to get away from work and join the Friday teener festivities.

Posted by: struckn Apr 9 2015, 08:28 PM

Yes, Friday for the Fun Run, I can take a passenger. Warning however, if the weather is nice I go Topless!

Posted by: nein14 Apr 10 2015, 09:14 AM

i HAVE 2 PAIR ONE ON MY GT AND A PAIR OF NEW OLD STOCK MY BE WILLING TO SELL ONE PAIR PM ME
THE FRENCH LENSES ARE IMPOSIBLE TO FIND

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Apr 10 2015, 10:43 AM

Me & Brad Mayeur if you are going by the Knights Inn? if not we will find someone to ride with that is staying there.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 10 2015, 10:54 AM

I'm riding with Matt, so while 914less, I'm covered. :-)

Zach

Posted by: naro914 Apr 10 2015, 10:59 AM

Hey Steve
thanks, but I think I got it covered after all. No need to spend time tyring to hook up with a guy you don't know.

thanks for the offer though!!

-Bob

Posted by: somd914 Apr 10 2015, 02:36 PM

Not staying at the Inn but shouldn't be a problem to drop by for the drive and dinner.

I have some work to do on both cars - long, cold, snowy winter, running a bit behind schedule. But I should have them both there if needed to help get a two others out on the drive. Just let me know - drop me a PM

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Apr 11 2015, 08:22 AM

Thanks PM sent

Posted by: somd914 Apr 11 2015, 09:02 AM

Should be fun - PM sent back...

Posted by: Big Len Apr 12 2015, 09:17 PM

Early forecasts calling for rain Friday and Saturday......

Posted by: firstknight13 Apr 13 2015, 01:08 AM

hey guys ....ill be driving down...is there a chance to get a space thru here or ill get it there ?? looking forward to seeing you guys... driving my sprinter with parts.....ray


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Posted by: somd914 Apr 13 2015, 03:50 AM

Forecast keeps flip flopping, but hey, the last three major storm systems to come through our neck of the woods were supposed to bring heavy rain and t-storms with each, but we saw hardly a drop.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 13 2015, 09:37 AM

Forecast means nothing. This time of year the forcast is a crap shoot unless you're watching out your window real time.

Don't even worry about the weatherman until Thursday night at soonest.

Posted by: zymurgist Apr 13 2015, 03:02 PM

Are we doing the wing thing at Underdog's?

Posted by: saigon71 Apr 13 2015, 03:21 PM

Regardless of the weather, I will somehow find a way to get sun and/or wind burn again this year.

Posted by: jsayre914 Apr 13 2015, 03:26 PM

I do miss you guys. I have no running 914. I finally broke my streak. I will drop in for about an hour sat afternoon. I look forward to seeing everybody.


Joseph

Posted by: rgolia Apr 13 2015, 03:50 PM

weather permitting I will be there in the 914 and I am solo, so if anyone needs a seat they got it.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 14 2015, 12:36 PM

Weather forecast has improved for Saturday

Posted by: somd914 Apr 14 2015, 03:51 PM

Darn it, i was hoping for this...

Posted by: scotty b Apr 14 2015, 05:28 PM

Nope. Funcks. Underdogs got too hot to handle

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/11/underdog_bar_and_grill_vows_to.html

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 14 2015, 05:47 PM

Anybody else thinking about doing the auto-x on Sunday?

Posted by: Big Len Apr 14 2015, 05:57 PM

No autox for me. Did it last year with Bob, both first timers. Realized I'm not bright enough to figure out where to turn, so I had to run with the instructor 5x. What a lightweight.

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 14 2015, 06:10 PM

If you had a good time otherwise I wouldn't let it discourage you.

The key is to walk it several (or many if you need) times so you see what your doing before you run.
There are usually only a certain amount of key cones that matter for best turn in and placement.
The rest are for distraction and hitting for points.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 14 2015, 06:35 PM

I'm thinking about doing it in my WRX. Will depend on how much I miss my family by Sunday.

Posted by: dudzy's914 Apr 14 2015, 07:28 PM

I'll be there! I'll be staying at a hotel about 30min from the show. Going to take the Taconic down there.
I would love to meet as many people as I can. I'll wear a name tag with my 914 world name and real name so don't be afraid to walk up and say hello. I'm the short youg one with a white PORSCHE hat with medium long brown hair walking around with my (bald) dad.

See you all there,
Finn O'Connor

Posted by: r_towle Apr 14 2015, 07:36 PM

We will look out for you.

Posted by: Zippy69 Apr 14 2015, 08:04 PM

Doing auto x in a BMW this year as 914 is still in surgery.

Paul

Posted by: dudzy's914 Apr 16 2015, 06:57 PM

Weather isn't looking so nice for the drive, but Saturday looks BEAUTIFUL!


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Posted by: Garold Shaffer Apr 16 2015, 07:42 PM

and................we are here. Checked in to the Knights Inn. Looking forward to see everyone tomorrow.

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 20 2015, 12:27 PM

Great time as usual, Folks!

Special thanks to Paul Behofist at European Import Maintenance Center (EIMC) in Penn Brook. He put my car on his lift and did my valve adjust for me so my car would not be so noisy. Lesson learned, never try to adjust valves in a hurry. Ah well. I also picked up a lot of transmission inventory I left there in 2010 when I left the area for my residency. Nice guy to store all of my shit, er, expensive and rare Porsche transmission parts.

However, the drive back started late (5pm) and was about the shittiest driving experience I have ever had. Rating of F- to PA and WV roads. "Construction" should not indicated that I need a lifted off road vehicle. The pot holes were so bad that at 45mph I was about to lose some teeth. I though the 914 was about to split. It did not help that I was loaded down in cabin and both trunks with tranz parts and cores. It was so bad that my right headlight mount broke. Yes, the mount snapped off so that I was then left with one light. I did not notice this until I turned the lights off and then tried to turn them back on to only find out that the headlight was cocked, stuck, and fucking up my pain around all of those parts. Then, the core I had in the front trunk, a practice I have done numerous times, with protection around it to protect the car, put two dents in my hood from the inside. That is some serious pot hole induced bull shit right there. But wait, there is more....torrential down pours pretty much the whole way with visibility at about shit or worse. Pot holes + rain + poor vis + one headlight + slow going and I get in at 2am. I hope my suspension is OK, but there is no indication that there was an issues (remarkably).

An aside, I thought I was to be at work today at 8am like usual. I got about 4hrs of sleep due to my wife developing allergies and denying that she snores...I kicked her out of bed at 330am. Then, I some how end up at work, I dont remember how I got there, and they ask if I am open to seeing patients today. I am puzzled and ask if I have any openings to which they reply that I have a completely open schedule due to being off today and tomorrow as well. Holy shit, I need to get a grip on things. I may be pushing myself a bit too hard as of late.

Other than that, good to see my 914 family all together again. This is the one thing I can count on looking forward too every year.

Posted by: r_towle Apr 20 2015, 12:32 PM

well, it made it home...good news.
Now you get to nut-bolt the car....go tighten everything....something is now loose that is important...

I did NYC on time....came from LI to southern NJ right through the city....
I had to get out more than once to tighten up different things along the way....

Rich

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 20 2015, 12:34 PM

Yeah, it was a fantastic event.
Was great to see everyone this year!

Zach

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 20 2015, 12:37 PM

Also wanted to give a HUGE thanks to Steve and Bob for all the hard work putting the event together this year. Those of us that have done it know that it can be a lot of time and effort. They did a great job. Even got about perfect weather for the entire weekend. How they managed that, I have no idea.

THANK YOU!
Zach

Posted by: rgolia Apr 20 2015, 12:54 PM

Had a great time and it was great meeting many of you for the first time. One change for next year...I am not drinking any of that crap in the gas can.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Apr 20 2015, 12:56 PM

They always say that. And yet...

Zach

Posted by: wndsnd Apr 20 2015, 01:18 PM

Well, the little car made it to Hershey from the NH area, and my wife and I had a great time. We met a lot of new people, and some old friends. Made enough Moolah at the swap to pay for the trip, but not enough to get my 2.7 case back from machining, but that would have been a stretch anyway.

We ate chocolate, saw singing cows, and beat things up at the autocross.

The car ran like a champ and made it home without incident. (Thank you Chris and Ed), I was kidding with my wife that I must have had too much chocolate becuase my teeth ached but 7-8 hour runs over bad roads and pot holes had our teeth chattering.

Next year, will bring mouth guards, and ear plugs........

Thank You Steve for the group organization and whoever fixed the weather..

Good job Zippy at the autocross, you were flying. Did you beat that little open wheeled thingy, you must have been close.


John

Posted by: gereed75 Apr 20 2015, 02:00 PM

Great seeing all of my recent new aquaintances and some new new ones.

I actually liked the gas can. Haven't had one cough since Friday night.

Hope everyone is glad that I left my energetic partner at home this year so everyone could sleep.

Thanks Steve and Bob. So what is next????

Posted by: somd914 Apr 20 2015, 04:30 PM

Finally after a few years of work conflicts I made the Friday events - my first time. Had a great time, and enjoyed having my son come up with me with both cars, also had a good time giving Garold and Dan seats for the drive.

As for us, traffic was a bear to York, but the next 2.5 hrs threading our way south went smoothly. Also had another teener running with us to around York (light metallic green/blue that was in the concourse lot).

Me thinks we'll stay at the "Inn" next year and enjoy more of the festivities, but a free hotel compliments of work travel had its appeal...

Kudos to everyone who pitched in small and large to make this a great event!

Posted by: Dion Apr 20 2015, 05:38 PM

Dr. Evil so sorry to hear you had to endure all that crap. At least you didn't
end up on the back of a hook.
Finn a pleasure to meet you and your Dad. Come back next year!
Hope to do a tour with you guys next year as well as 914Dave(his car should be done!)
Good time as always.

Posted by: Zippy69 Apr 20 2015, 07:07 PM

No I didn't beat the Lola T340.
Having this open wheeled race car in the same division as all the other "non Porsche" cars is almost as ridiculous as judging brand new Boxters against pristine 40 year old 914's in the Concourse judging at the Hershey Swap Meet.

Posted by: okieflyr Apr 20 2015, 07:21 PM

It was a great time for Leesa and I this weekend thanks to Bob and Steve for putting together the drive and dinner events.
914Dave REALLY helped me out with space and support to sell a couple of large items for me. Thank you!

Posted by: Big Len Apr 20 2015, 07:35 PM

God damn right !!!