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Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 27 2015, 12:01 AM

Hmmmm...

The LA Lit and Toy Show, March 7th?
The SoCal All Porsche Swap and Car Show March 8th?
Amelia Island March 13th in Jacksonville, FL?

It seems to me that (with a slight detour to Las Vegas) the cities of Albuquerque, Dallas and Mobile might make up a nice romp across the country.

Thoughts? Ideas? I think it would be cool to drive a 914 from coast to coast. Especially being a featured mark at Amelia. It would be nice to document it. GoPro, Instagram, Blog??? Maybe a few gear head get togethers along the way?

Still thinking about it but... It's beyond intriguing for sure.



*******************UPDATE******************

The trip is now in stone. I'll be traveling across the country to meet 914 owners and document their "914 Experience" for a mini-documentary/film. So, don't be camera shy!

Here's the current schedule. Feel free to offer suggestions along the way:

March 7th - 8:00AM - LA Lit and Toy Show - LAX Hilton
March 7th - 5:00PM - Beach Party Send Off - Big Corona Beach, Corona Del Mar, CA
March 8th - 8:00AM - 2:00PM - SoCal All Porsche Swap and Car Show - Anaheim, CA
March 8th - 7:00PM - Hoffbrahaus, Las Vegas, NV - Dinner
March 9th - 12:00 Noon - Wildflower Baking Company, Flagstaff, AZ - Lunch
March 9th - 7:00PM - Turtle Mountain Brewery, Albuquerque, NM - Dinner
March 10th - 12:00 Noon - Big Texan, Amarillo, TX - Lunch
March 10th - 7:00PM - Gas Monkey Grill, Dallas, TX - Dinner
March 11th - 12:00 Noon - Herby K's, Shreveport, LA - Lunch
March 11th - 7:00PM - Conchon, New Orleans, LA - Dinner
March 12th - 12:00 Noon - Felix's, Mobile, AL - Lunch
March 12th - Live Oak, FL - Personal
March 13th - 12:00 Noon - Jacksonville, FL - Lunch
March 14th - 5:00PM Beach Party

Sign up... the world wants to hear what 914 ownership is all about.

Posted by: oldschool Jan 27 2015, 12:17 AM

Have camera will travel.....

Posted by: SLCE30318is Jan 27 2015, 12:29 AM

This sounds like a great idea. I drove my E30 from where you're at (I work out at Camp Williams a lot) back home to Houston and it was a lot of fun. I can only imagine driving a 914 being even more fun!

I don't know what it is, but there's something very beautiful about New Mexico every time I pass through... I stayed in Albuquerque one night on the way back from Utah and it was pretty chill hanging around downtown.

After a few drives throughout the country (Ft. Bragg to Houston, Ft. Lewis to Houston, LA to Houston), I have come to really enjoy those kinds of trips. I dread flying nowadays...

I highly recommend Austin while you're passing through Texas. I lived there for four years during college. In my opinion, it's the best city to visit in Texas.

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 27 2015, 01:09 AM

Hmmm... maybe next year after the build is roadworthy and vetted...

Posted by: RobW Jan 27 2015, 04:55 AM

Yes You Should! Do it. I mean really. Do it.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Jan 27 2015, 05:26 AM

I'll meet you at this end.

Posted by: Cuda911 Jan 27 2015, 05:42 AM

I did a cross country drive in a '70 Cuda. New York to Los Angeles. Worth doing. Bring tools.

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 27 2015, 05:59 AM

Cannonball?!?

Posted by: Beeliner Jan 27 2015, 06:32 AM

Do it.... I think about it regularly. I went back and forth to school in late 60's..

58 Chevy Impala(I think), A couple of friend's totally unmemorabke sedans, two round trips in my XK-140, and one RT in a 914.

The 914 made it from NYC to Cedar Rapids IA in one day. First stop for gas just into Ohio. That trip was in 72.

Every few months I approach an off-ramp in CT and say.... I don't have to get off... There's no tracking device in the 914..... I could leave my cell phone and EZ-Pass in my office....

See Ya!

Posted by: bandjoey Jan 27 2015, 07:53 AM

Talk to Shoe. He's crossed the country in his tenners a few times.

Posted by: mbseto Jan 27 2015, 08:12 AM

Throw off the bowlines.

Posted by: Steve Snyder Jan 27 2015, 08:43 AM

Posted by: stevegm Jan 27 2015, 08:49 AM

My wife and I have considered this a couple times. You know . . . bucket list . . . drive cross country in a 914. We always come to the same conclusion: The drive one way would be fun. But, we wouldn't want to drive all the way back once we got there. So maybe ship the car back and fly? It seems like I remember reading somewhere that Rick drove his car one way, left it for a few months, and then went and drove it home.

Posted by: Ian Stott Jan 27 2015, 09:03 AM

I have made a few long trips, looking forward to doing more as I continually get my teener sorted out. I envy you having the option to go anywhere in March or April, just not possible where I live if you want to keep your car out of the salt. I hope you do the trip and share like that guy who shipped his 911 to Europe and spent a lot of time posting his trip, I enjoyed following that. I have been invited to visit a friend in Yuma Arizona and am thinking about doing the trip in the teener, worried about the heat though, not for the 914 but for me, I think would be hospitalized in 100 degree temps!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: JStroud Jan 27 2015, 09:26 AM

I drove almost there and back in 2013, left Sacramento area, drove to Vegas and spent the night, then to Albuquerque, from there through Dallas to Atlanta TX, then back to Albuquerque, up to Durango for RRC, then to SLC (following Mr Shea) then through Reno and home.......12 days 4600 miles. Had a great time, despite some problems....can't wait to do it again.

Posted by: 914Next Jan 27 2015, 09:49 AM

Do you remember who that was? My mechanic told me of a guy in Atlanta who did that. Wonder if it was the same guy. Last name cohen?

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jan 27 2015, 09:59 AM

Talk with Mark (aka Bartlett 914) he drove his 914 all over the USA using it as his work car for his business.

I think it would be fun, just bring tools and some spare parts (cultch cable......)

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 27 2015, 10:00 AM

That guy was one of us. He posted here, on the World. I think the car was an RS America?


Eric's trip sounds like the old Yoder-Milo Roundyround of a decade+ ago. Joe Yoder from the DFW area (anyone hear from Yoder?) decided to take an epic road trip, and Steve Milo volunteered to go along with him. They went from TX out to here and stopped in MI (?) where the Parade was being held. I don't remember if they got to the east coast or not. The trip was several weeks at least.

They had a good time, from what I read.

--DD

Posted by: Ian Stott Jan 27 2015, 10:00 AM

Can't remember his name, maybe the story was in Panarama magazine, I think I read about here though, maybe somebody did a link you could click on. Anyway it was a real great read and lots of interesting pictures, what he found interesting I did as well. I spent 4 years in Germany and travelled around a good bit, so his trip was a bit of a ride down memory lane for me.

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: rgolia Jan 27 2015, 10:18 AM

I did it in my 914 in 1984. It was 10yrs old and had about 110k miles on it. No issues..me and my dog. Got a little hot crossing the nevada desert at 90mph. My wife followed me in her saab 900 turbo.

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 27 2015, 10:24 AM

My longest was the drive from Oakland, CA to Little Rock, AR which is about 2,000 miles one way.
Surprisingly uneventful and easy if you go prepared.

You can do it!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 27 2015, 11:15 AM

I already did Monterey and back without an incident. About 21mpg. Everything is new and I have that as a basic shakedown cruise under my belt. My scavenge line was a little loose and I had some fuel delivery issues that we've addressed so, I think it's ready...

Here's one option:



Here's another...

Posted by: Mueller Jan 27 2015, 11:18 AM

I say go for it....It'll be inspirational for those that cannot do something like that...at least we can read about and say "I know that guy!"

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 27 2015, 11:31 AM

Getting there... looking for 600ish mile days so I can enjoy the drive and stop at some out of the way places.

Anybody have any "Out of the Way" places suggestions along either of those routes? (wait... is that an oxymoron? Out of the way, along the route?)

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 27 2015, 11:46 AM

Absolutely!

Posted by: stevegm Jan 27 2015, 11:54 AM

I think a lot of people share this dream. How about taking pictures along the way, and let's do a story in the magazine. What do you think?

Posted by: KELTY360 Jan 27 2015, 11:54 AM

The member's name is http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105355&hl=
He did a number of threads for his journeys...he went twice...but the link above gets you started.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 27 2015, 01:39 PM

Maybe on your route, Route 66 and Joshua Tree National Forest. Skull Rock





Probably not on your way. Goblin Valley




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Posted by: bandjoey Jan 27 2015, 01:51 PM

Go the northern Texas route...then at Alexandra LA cut down to Baton Rouge to New Orleans. Easy drive. New Orleans is worth a stop too. Then over to Mobile.

ElPaso route is 800 miles of straight barren wilderness IMHO

Fun trip!

Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 27 2015, 02:06 PM

Posted by: 76-914 Jan 27 2015, 02:10 PM

An improved a new version of Charles Kuralt. If you go the El Paso route be sure to hit Cattleman's Steak House. It will be the best steak you'll ever taste. I've eaten there 3 times w/ large groups and everyone always says the steak was cooked to perfection (as they ordered it) and the best they can remember. IIRC, they're closed on Tuesdays!

Posted by: Steve Pratel Jan 27 2015, 02:18 PM

I've done a few of these,http://www.ironbutt.com/ridecerts/ I imagine it wouldnt be too much different in a 914. HIGHLY recommend a partner, either in a second car, or as passenger.

I say do it! Once I get my car sorted and reliable, I plan a 4 corners Trip of the US.



Also, I've used this site for cycle routes as amazing motorcycle routes, would be great in a 914 as well (all paved) Clock on the map and will give all kinds of routes all OFF super slab. http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/interactive-network-map/

Here is the southern tier route - http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/adventure-cycling-route-network/southern-tier/ MAN now you have me motivated!

Posted by: Pursang Jan 27 2015, 02:45 PM

Sounds like a fun trip. Wife and I drove from Oregon to NY in 2008 and it was great fun. One thought though; we had planned long driving days as well but found that we tended to cover many fewer miles than we originally thought we would. I think that we might have averaged somewhere around five hundred miles a day, give or take. Mind you this was in our A4, a car that is considerably more comfortable than our 914. But then, our age (in our senior years) might have had an impact too. If you can do it, go for it. It will be a trip you will remember for the rest of your lives. And don't worry about mechanical issues either. I mean, what's more reliable than a Volkswagen!?

Posted by: gereed75 Jan 27 2015, 03:03 PM

Did this back in 1976 Pensacola Fl to San Diego in a 74 2.0. Back again San Diego to Pittsburgh in a 70 914 -6. Both times with the wife.....do I get an award for that??

The 74 2.0 trip was liesurely and "pleasant", lots of stops on a loose time frame.

The way home in the six was leave Saturday morning, starting out pleasant evolving into GET ME THE F... OUTTA HERE!!!! by Saturday afternoon. Iron manned it from there and got home to watch the Steelers on Monday Night Football.

The 3000 RPM resonance drone can kill you!!!!!

Posted by: anderssj Jan 27 2015, 06:58 PM

I've done a number of long-distance one way trips in our 914 (CO to MN, MN to FL, FL to AZ, AZ to WA, WA to VA, VA to WA, WA to VA, VA to CO, CO to VA). Some were solo, some were with my wife. All were associated with military transfers (too bad I couldn't take it overseas with me).

It's been a while since the last one (1993), but I now have a route planned that goes through all of the lower 48 states plus a couple of Canadian provinces. Wife thinks I'm crazy, but it's something I would really like to do. We'll see. Maybe when the car turns 50 . . .

If you make it to the east coast you might just as well come up this way (VA). I volunteer at a great museum (http://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/) and would be glad to show you around. Even better, Scotty's shop is just up the road.

Steve A-

Posted by: Tom_T Jan 27 2015, 08:08 PM

YES!

And take a little detour in in AL to Foley for lunch or dinner at Lambert's Cafe - "Home of the Throwed Rolls"!! Go hungry!

http://www.throwedrolls.com/shopcontent.asp?type=Foley

Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: balljoint Jan 27 2015, 08:19 PM

You need a copilot?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 27 2015, 08:38 PM

Sure.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 27 2015, 10:22 PM

A couple of things:
- Bring earplugs. They make the trip a whole lot more endurable. You're likely going to be driving with the windows down, and of course with that motor, you're going to very fatigued by all the noise. Earbud earphones can work for keeping the noise out as well.
- Bring a cooler with ice in it and a washcloth can be a lifesaver. The ice will melt, the washcloth will soak up the cold water, and you can drape the cloth around your neck to keep your head cool. Having a half-dozen bottles of water in the cooler is also a requirement.

Hopefully your route won't be as gaddawful hot as the trip from the SF Bay to SLC was, but if it is you should be prepared.

--DD

Posted by: Mike Bellis Jan 27 2015, 11:17 PM

I did this one and continued up the coast to Philly. Great drive...

Posted by: Cuda911 Jan 27 2015, 11:54 PM

I agree. When I did the cross-country trip in the Cuda, I kept overheating in the desert from Utah to CA. It was 118 degrees, and I had to turn on the heater and fan full blast to try and dump heat. Roasted my feet from the heater. (Of course, that just might not be very effective in a 914.)

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 28 2015, 02:33 AM

Thanks guys.

That's the plan Mike. If I end up doing this, I'll probably keep the car at my brothers house in live oak and fly back there to drive it up to Hershey. Then... From Hershey?

Posted by: Ian Stott Jan 28 2015, 03:30 AM

After Hershey you may as well come to Canada! I will take you for a lobster and a beer if you make it to Moncton! Hershey time could still see snow storms and salt on the road though, that is the big issue for us. I will follow your progress if you post your trip! Now I gotta go snow low my driveway so I can get the cars out so the wife and I can go to work!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 28 2015, 09:31 AM

The planning of this trip reminds me we should resurrect the "914 help line". I know it existed many years ago but should be updated.

Eric - I think the admins had access to it if it still exists.

Posted by: gereed75 Jan 28 2015, 11:10 AM

Eric, I might be available for a few days after Hershey for a side trip. There is a fabulous car museum in Philly, http://www.simeonemuseum.org/the-collection . They have a 917 and cheesesteaks!

We could go as a flight of two.

Posted by: somd914 Jan 28 2015, 11:33 AM

Awesome plans. My sons and I have been dreaming of such a trip, but the real world keeps interfering...

Two suggestions for the Texas crossing:

Toothpicks to prop your eyes open as you doze off

Hand throttle or brick on the accelerator for a makeshift cruise control

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jan 28 2015, 01:37 PM

I have rooms booked in the following cities:

Long Beach
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
Dallas
New Orleans
Live Oak - Family
Kingsland, GA

Plan is to fly out of Jacksonville on 3/16 and fly back 4/15 then,

Drive to Richmond
Drive to Hershey

Head back to SLC via 70 and Denver (no more Wyoming, especially this time of the year!!)

My version of an "Ironbutt" ride.

Posted by: Vysoc Jan 28 2015, 07:50 PM

Post #30 - THE BIG TEXAN STEAKHOUSE - Amarillo, Texas on I-40.
Free 72 Oz. Steak if you can eat it in 30 minutes!

Went to College in Canyon, 27 miles south of "Amarillo by Morning"...George Strait!!

That is the Wild West!!!

Eric if you are going to Amelia Island, may have to drive my 914 up!

Vysoc

Posted by: Mike Bellis Jan 28 2015, 08:20 PM

Take 17 up the coast and stay off 95 as much as possible. Lots of cool places to see along the way like Savanna and Harper's Ferry. Wilmington NC has some cool civil war sites.

I was driving my fully loaded Chevy ZR1 and had 4 days to get from Jacksonville FL to Wilmington. I took the long way...

Posted by: 914_teener Jan 28 2015, 08:25 PM

X2 on the Northern route through Texas....

If you can.... side route up through the enchanted forest through Taos...

Drive across the Gorge Bridge and take lots of pictures along the way.

See ya in Cali.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jan 28 2015, 08:37 PM

Sounds like a great adventure! Julie and I are taking the easy way into Amelia Island by simply flying into Jacksonville. Time is short, but have to go see the concours and attendant Amelia Island events.

Hope to see you there!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 17 2015, 10:02 PM

Looks like it's a go

LA
Vegas
Albuquerque
Dallas
New Orleans
Live Oak
Amelia Island

Pacific to Atlantic

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Feb 18 2015, 06:25 AM

15 years ago I took my 8 year old grandson on a trip to San Diego and back. We did all the tourist stuff along the way. Even saw all three of Billy the kids graves.lol.stops included Yuma prison, sea world, grand canyon, Vegas, meteor crater, painted desert, monument valley, lake havasau. We even saw a coyote chasing a road runner in the az dessert. I will admit that spending 4 weeks in a 914 with an 8 year old was quite challenging.

Posted by: Steve Pratel Feb 18 2015, 06:32 AM

Looks great, I am in Alexandria VA (basically between Richmond & Hershey) if you need anything

Posted by: Steve Snyder Feb 18 2015, 07:55 AM

Eric,

We are staying in St. Mary's, GA for the Amelia Island Concours. This is apparently right next to Kingsland, so we should meet up when you arrive.

Posted by: saigon71 Feb 18 2015, 08:05 AM

Sounds like an awesome trip!

I'm about 30 minutes south of Hershey. Let me know if you need anything on this leg of the journey, including free accommodations.

Posted by: Shadowfax Feb 18 2015, 08:11 AM

I'm in between Dallas and NOLA if you need anything while you're in the area. Sounds like a fun trip. Enjoy!

Posted by: balljoint Feb 18 2015, 08:39 AM

Oh yes, count on me if you need help and you're in the area.

Like directions back to your country.

Dumbass!!!

How did you get so far off course?

Posted by: thieuster Feb 18 2015, 08:49 AM

http://s211.photobucket.com/user/TR3A1959/media/Schermafbeelding2015-02-18om155236_zps96712209.png.html

You make me jalous with this sort of plans. To get my head around this distance, I took the map and plotted a 3200 mile trip from Amsterdam to... well, Perm, east of Moskow, north of Kazachstan! In short, not a trip I want to undertake here in Europe. Eastern from Germany, Poland start the no go areas for a man in a simple Porsche... Well in any car, for that matter...

You guys must be so glad and proud to be able to consider travelling that distance without borders, passports, customs.

Enjoy the trip and please post pictures!

Menno

Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 18 2015, 11:49 AM

One thing for our European brethren to realize: America is really BIG! It's easy to look on a map and say, "Oh yeah, I guess it's big." But when you start comparing distances and such to things you're familiar with, you get a real sense of "OMG that place is HUGE!"

It takes just about the same amount of time for a jet to cross the continental US as it does to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. That is seriously big!

...And, of course, Russia kind of dwarfs the US, unless you count Alaska and/or Hawaii.

--DD

Posted by: bandjoey Feb 18 2015, 11:58 AM

Be sure to put some dates on the stops when u can. Looks like a fun trip!

Posted by: TJB/914 Feb 18 2015, 04:57 PM

Wow Eric, great plan.
I want to grow up to be just like you
Tom

Posted by: Madswede Feb 18 2015, 11:31 PM

Let me know when you plan to be in the ABQ! Sounds like a helluva journey!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 19 2015, 09:31 AM

Ummm Tom, I don't believe you will ever grow up. And that's a good thing.

Important: this trip will fulfill a personal goal and will, more importantly, honor the Porsche 914. Moreover, the fact that the 914 is all grown up with its featured status at one of the worlds most prestigious automobile events.

I want to meet you and your 914 along the way. I want to document the adventure and... your adventure with your 914. If you're along the route, I'd like to hook up and talk 914 with you. Let's get this party started.

Here's the dates:

March 7th - Corona Del Mar Beach - Beach Party! From sea to shining sea send off. Stay tuned for details!
March 8th - Anaheim. SoCal all Porsche Swap and Car Show. Phoenix Club.
March 8th - Las Vegas, NV - Dinner
March 9th - Flagstaff, AZ - Lunch
March 9th - Albuquerque, NM - Dinner. Turtle Mountain? Jon, should I bring a guitar?
March 10th - Amarillo, TX - Lunch
March 10th - Dallas, TX - Dinner
March 11th - Shreveport, LA - Lunch
March 11th - New Orleans, LA - Dinner
March 12th - Mobile, AL - Lunch
March 12th - Live Oak, FL - Dinner
March 13th - Jacksonville, FL - Lunch
March 13th - Amelia Island, FL - "We Made It" (hopefully) Party! Looking to do another Beach Party this afternoon/evending.

Posted by: JStroud Feb 19 2015, 09:48 AM

What route are you taking from SLC to LA......if you go through Sacramento let me know.....I'll buy you dinner, beer, or lunch, beer.

So are you doing this trip alone, or do you have a passenger?

If I could take the time off it would be an awesome trip, my son lives in Albuquerque and my daughter lives between Dallas and Shreveport! Next year I'll drive to Texas and back again....should have the car back on the road by then.

Have fun Eric.....sounds like a great adventure.

Jeff

Posted by: Kansas 914 Feb 19 2015, 10:07 AM

"March 9th - Albuquerque, NM - Dinner. Turtle Mountain? Jon, should I bring a guitar?"

I will try and drive down in the 914 from Durango on the 9th for Dinner.

Posted by: Shadowfax Feb 19 2015, 10:30 AM

I'm in for lunch on the 11th in Shreveport. Hopefully the car is ready by then haha.
Lots of good places to eat in town.

Edit: My bad - meant to say lunch is on me.

Posted by: scotty b Feb 19 2015, 10:34 AM

Don't forget to pack your Midol and defibrillator this time buddy.

Posted by: TJB/914 Feb 19 2015, 03:23 PM

Hey Eric,

I would like to offer a donation of .5 cents per mile on your cross country trip for party time expenses with 914er's when you get there.

Accept Yes or No offer??
Hmmm, Let me see 2,000 miles @ .05 cents== $100bucks
Anybody else in for a donation if Eric accepts????

Tom

Posted by: balljoint Feb 19 2015, 06:59 PM

Not to mention the extra strength Beano and Immodium.

Posted by: bandjoey Feb 19 2015, 07:35 PM

Lucky you. Free Food at each stop. (If you play your cards right don't forget samples )

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 19 2015, 10:11 PM

Tom, I think I still have your credit card number!

...and Scatty's and Dave's

Posted by: scotty b Feb 19 2015, 10:15 PM

pfft good luck with that

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 19 2015, 10:16 PM

Any recovering videographers want to ride shotgun?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 19 2015, 10:16 PM

Says George?

Posted by: scotty b Feb 19 2015, 10:24 PM

bring a trailer in tow. I've got a pile of clappers for you

Posted by: 914_teener Feb 19 2015, 10:32 PM

Are ya takin the trailer?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 19 2015, 10:37 PM

No... I may have it meet me in Hershey though. Weather over the Rockies can be quite challenging in April.

And... It's just a hunch but, I believe there's a ice age coming for the northeast and there might be a glacier in the parking lot at Hershey this year.

Posted by: Rob-O Feb 20 2015, 12:32 AM

Aren't you an ex-Michigander like me? I'm in Dallas and could meet up with you in the DFW area. Dinner would work if you're still on schedule. Maybe a quick tour of Dealey Plaza (where JFK was assassinated)?

Posted by: R8CERX Feb 20 2015, 12:43 AM

Nice trip!!

Curious; from Anaheim swap meet to make it to Vegas on same day, u will not spend much time at the swap meet..... If you intent to be in Vegas by dinner-- assuming 7 pm dinner or 8??

How did you prep for the trip? The car....

Tempting to join you!! Not working now, some down time and if I can sell enough Girl Scout cookies, I may just be able to afford the trip....


Perhaps I should set up a "go-fund" account !!!

Any other cars joining you?
What is the plan for the trip back with car?

Posted by: R8CERX Feb 20 2015, 12:44 AM

Oh yes... We can always share the room......

But nothing more.....

Posted by: TJB/914 Feb 20 2015, 05:58 AM

Eric,
Beer money donation going out in today's mail.
Send us stay at home 914er's travel news at dinner stops along the way with 914 members.
Travel safe
Tom

Posted by: mepstein Feb 20 2015, 06:19 AM

Chilly today



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Posted by: 9146986 Feb 20 2015, 08:11 AM

Cool trip, but your route is all wrong, you need to stay on I40 until Nashville (spare room, cold beer, guitars, and 914 stuff here)

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 20 2015, 08:26 AM

Hey Jeff, heading down to LA the direct route.

I plan on leaving the swap around 2-3:00 to get to Vegas by dinner. That's about the time things wind down.

I'll be leaving the car in Live Oak until mid April. Then I'll fly back out and drive it up to Hershey. Then back to SLC via somewhere in Tenessee perhaps!

Posted by: bulitt Feb 20 2015, 01:44 PM

So how was the trip?

Posted by: Madswede Feb 20 2015, 10:24 PM

Hey that's perfect! I wouldn't normally be in Rio Rancho on a Monday, but that one I will be here.

And yes, bring a guitar. If the weather is nice, the patio always allows spontaneous acoustic jam sessions. I'll let Nico and Liz know you're coming! And any others headed down to hang out would be cooler than cool too!

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Feb 21 2015, 01:30 PM

There's ribs in Tennessee.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 24 2015, 10:49 AM

Looking to do East and West Coast "Beach Parties"!

I'm in need of a little assistance from any Jacksonville teeners in finding a beach location similar to the Cali location.

West Coast
When - March 7th
Where - Corona Del Mar Beach
Time - 5:00 - ?

East Coast
When - March 13th (or... could be later as people arrive)
Where - Jacksonville/Amelia Island?
Time - 5:00

Vegas dinner is shaping up to be the Hoffbrauhaus. I need to nail down the time as it will dictate when I need to leave Anaheim Sunday.

Albuquerque sounds like it's in stone, as well as Flagstaff lunch. Shreveport - We'll need to pick a spot. Dallas as well...

Anyone in J-Ville that can offer their local expertise, PM me.

Posted by: ndfrigi Feb 24 2015, 12:08 PM

Is everyone invited to join on March 7 Corona Del Mar Beach? Is that 5am?

Thanks!

Posted by: Rob-O Feb 24 2015, 12:17 PM

In Dallas there are a few good BBQ places. Lockhart Smoke House in the Bishop Arts district is always good. There is Pecan Lodge too. Really good stuff there but we'd have to check times. Both are just minutes away from Dealey Plaza, AKA the Sixth Floor School Book Depository and 'the Grassy Knoll'

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 24 2015, 02:13 PM

The beach party is open to any and all.











I suppose this means the 914 guys won't show up until after 6:00 on a Saturday.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 24 2015, 03:12 PM

Word has it, we have a beach house in J-ville

Posted by: cpavlenko Feb 24 2015, 09:46 PM

Sooooooo, where is lunch March 9 in Flagstaff. I'm at Chino Valley Az. Would b a good cruise for the 914. But it all depends on the weather. Would like to met u.

Posted by: Shadowfax Feb 25 2015, 09:18 AM

Here's a suggestion for Shreveport that is very near the I-20/I-49 interchange: http://www.herbyks.net - should whet your appetite for New Orleans

Posted by: 57lincolnman Feb 25 2015, 07:35 PM

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I did this drive in the reverse direction. 13 states and nearly 10k behind the wheel of my '75 914 from Atlanta to Vancouver Island, British Columbia and then down the Pacific Coast Highway to LA. I drove across the top tier of the US on Route 2 through WI, MN, and ND. Then I dropped down to I-90 to make better time and find decent hotels. In Minot, I opened the rear trunk in a Hampton Inn parking lot and the wind tried to use it as a sail. It broke the welds on the passenger side hinge. I crossed the Rockies in the Idaho panhandle, climbed out of the Columbia River Gorge in the truck lane (not fun!) and crossed the Rockies again in the Cascades. It was all down hill into Seattle. From there I drove across the Canadian border into Vancouver and took the ferry over to Nanaimo, BC on Vancouver Island. I entered a vintage sports car rally there for three days with the 914. They call it the Rain Coast for a good reason! After a stop in Seattle for a valve adjustment, oil change, and getting the hinge re-welded I set off down the Pacific Coast through Oregon and into SF. In nearly 10k of driving, I had a windshield wiper that came loose, a fuel pump that crapped out (luckily I carried a spare with me), and a trailing arm bushing that went bad. A quick stop at Elephant Racing in San Mateo and I was back in on the road again with some suspension upgrades too. I called it "rolling improvements". Do it! You will have memories for a life time. The 914 is a great touring car and is actually comfortable on the long hauls. It even survived a hail storm in MT (every collector car owner's worst nightmare). You'll make lots of friends along the way.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 25 2015, 08:57 PM

How does the "Wildflower Bread Company" sound?

Aspen Place at the Sawmill
530 E. Picadilly Drive
Flagstaff 86001
928-233-5010

High Noon!

Posted by: r_towle Feb 25 2015, 09:50 PM

I am jealous.
If I could I would, but I cannot this year....

Good luck, keep in touch.
If you need help in the middle of no where, give me a call.

Rich

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 26 2015, 07:31 AM

Rich, I called last night. Forgot about the whole time zone thing... sorry, you didn't sound amuzed.

Herby K's looks "Perfect"!! - Shreveport is in the books.

Any teeners in Amarillo?

Let's nail down a good local Dallas casual dinning spot and get some Dallas/Ft. Worth teeners out there.

Posted by: bandjoey Feb 26 2015, 09:33 AM

The in place for cars music and food (as others have told me) is Gas Monkey Garage Bar and Grill in Dallas. Centrally located for east and west folks. Anyone here know how the food is?

http://www.gasmonkeygarage.com

http://gasmonkeybarngrill.com

Posted by: Kansas 914 Feb 26 2015, 09:38 AM

Bill,

That is a great idea and could be a good opportunity to get Richard Rawlings to stop by. Good fodder for a magazine article....

Posted by: malcolm2 Feb 26 2015, 09:46 AM

Awesome sounding trip..... I may have to re-think going to Amelia.

Posted by: monkeyboy Feb 26 2015, 09:55 AM

Food is pretty good. I made a point to eat there when I was in Dallas for work.

RR is in the building quite often from what I am told. You may want to check and see their schedule as they have lots of concerts there and other events. You wouldn't want to not be able to get in because of a taping or something.

I was there the night after a taping and it wasn't over crowded but it was full. May be hard to get a whole group in at once.

Posted by: anderssj Feb 26 2015, 09:57 AM

Have you planned your route from Live Oak to Hershey? Will you be stopping in VA?

Inquiring minds want to know . . .

Posted by: t collins Feb 26 2015, 10:09 AM

I'll be leaving the car in Live Oak until mid April. Then I'll fly back out and drive it up to Hershey. Then back to SLC via somewhere in Tenessee perhaps!
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May want to consider returning via Hickory Tree, TN
Tom

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2015, 04:22 PM

Gas Monkey food is great! Went there with Clay and the Dallas guys! Waiting for a chance to go again!

Posted by: stevegm Feb 26 2015, 05:32 PM

Where are you going after March 13th? How are you getting back to the west coast?

Oops - I see it now. Leaving the car in Live Oak until Hershey.

Posted by: Ian Stott Feb 26 2015, 05:40 PM

If we are still up to our necks in snow I can understand you not coming to Moncton. However, if you do, the first beer and a lobster are on me! It's just up the road a bit from Hershey, well quite a bit! I'm pretty sure I can get you a death defying ride on a snowmobile!

Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 26 2015, 08:06 PM

Richmond... then on to Hershey.

Posted by: r_towle Feb 26 2015, 08:18 PM

If you had called, I would have answered......I always answer, part of the job.
I am also never amused, so that does not surprise me.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 26 2015, 08:21 PM

Gas Monkey looks like a lot of fun... I'm good with that.

Posted by: wndsrfr Feb 26 2015, 08:27 PM

Hmmmm......timing? Would be fun to cross paths with you as you come through....& buy you a brew...

Posted by: Sprovost Feb 26 2015, 10:35 PM

Commanders in New Orleans: turtle soup & bread pudding is a must.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 1 2015, 12:55 PM

Betty and I will see you in Dallas at the Gas Monkey Grill.

7pm. All the locals need to show up and enjoy dinner. We checked the calendar and there are no concerts that night.

And we will see you again in Jacksonville for the beach party and the concour.

If you have any problems with the car, I have loads of spare parts available, and I can get access to new parts easy (gaskets, seals, etc...)


Betty is excited about Amelia island. She keeps trying to make it sooner.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 1 2015, 04:56 PM

Awesome Clay.

Hey Gang, the "Kickstarter" campaign is officially live:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=250212

We could use your help turning this into a serious documentary. Looking forward to meeting ya'll (getting in my Southern mode) along the way!

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 1 2015, 05:09 PM

I get Eric when he is still fresh. The rest of you are stuck with sloppy seconds.

Posted by: dudzy's914 Mar 1 2015, 05:20 PM

If you want to drive a little north, come up to New England! I (dare I say te youngest owner) will be around to tell my story and show off my teener(s)! I will sweeten the deal with a nights stay in the guest house and a big pancake breakast?
Or maybe it's best to stay out of the 8 feet of snow up in NE.
-Finn

Posted by: tumamilhem Mar 1 2015, 06:03 PM

This is awesome! I've owned 3 914s and I haven't even driven them out of state. But my LE will be in the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance C&C so would love to be part of the documentary if you're there!

Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Mar 1 2015, 06:36 PM

Should be a great trip...

Back in '81 I drove mine from Pittsburgh to visit my brother in Key West.

Lots of stories from that trip.

Stayed for a month. If I didn't own a house back in PA I would have just stayed there.

only problem was a vapor lock on a 100+ degree day in Georgia. coasted it to an underpass, parked it in the shade, got out a blanket walked over to a grassy area and caught some rays while the car cooled off enough to start.

Probably my best vacation ever.

If you have half as much fun, you should go to jail for it.

Posted by: Rob-O Mar 1 2015, 07:22 PM

I'll try to make the Gas Monkey Grill, it sounds like a good time. But I did want to point out that the timing from Amarillo to Dallas may present some issues. If you're in Amarillo at noon, and assuming you're there for an hour, you may be pressing it to get to Gas Monkey by 7:00. Amarillo is an easy 5.5 hour run to Dallas. The traffic around rush hour is a bear, and you'll be plowing through a good portion of it coming from the west. 'Course you are in the teener and it COULD be done quicker, just gotta watch those Buford T. Justice small town sheriiffs. Queue up "East Bound and Down" music here...

Posted by: Rob-O Mar 1 2015, 07:23 PM

Oops double post

Posted by: flippa Mar 1 2015, 07:47 PM

Have a great trip Eric!

This is a trip everyone should make! I drove a 914 from Boston to Los Angeles back in 1991 and had a great time.

You guys only have 8 feet out your way?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 1 2015, 07:51 PM

Thanks Rob, we'll try to make an early go of it and buy ourselves an hour.

Posted by: worn Mar 1 2015, 08:29 PM

I can afford you a wakefulness-defying snow bound day in Madison. But I think we are far north of your track. I am trying to get a couple cars of the era up to the same task though. Good luck!

Posted by: rdauenhauer Mar 2 2015, 10:28 AM

X-country would be Seattle to Jacksonville.

Posted by: anderssj Mar 2 2015, 02:24 PM

Will try to catch up with you in Richmondo then--assuming I don't make it to Hershey. The car ought to make it that far--and back, hopefully

Looking forward to the documentary!

Steve A-

Posted by: scotty b Mar 2 2015, 04:52 PM

I talked to Richmond about your stop today. They said no.

Posted by: scotty b Mar 4 2015, 09:03 AM

Posted by: Cuda911 Mar 7 2015, 11:33 AM

Hey Eric,

I may try to make it to Big Corona Beach in Corona Del Mar for the send off, if I can get my butt in gear.

Quick question: It's a pretty good sized beach... how will I find you guys? Look for a fire pit surrounded by jack stands?

Am I supposed to bring hot dogs, etc?

Parking usually reeks up there during the day, but maybe by that late in the day it will have thinned out.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 8 2015, 09:31 AM

That would keep Gint away.. but he is in Colorado.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 8 2015, 09:07 PM

Hello Las Vegas!!
We have an entire parking lot of "Conversion Cars"

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 8 2015, 09:24 PM

Next to the princess of darkness!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 8 2015, 09:27 PM

Bier!!!

Posted by: Larmo63 Mar 8 2015, 11:26 PM

Thanks so much Eric and your band of merry men for the great beach gathering Saturday night. I don't know how you guys managed to pull this whole thing off and do the swap Sunday, but it was class and fun. Get some sleep, you'll need it!!!!!

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 9 2015, 12:27 AM

Eric arrives in Vegas.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 9 2015, 12:28 AM

Ernie ready for a restoration.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 9 2015, 12:33 AM

Enjoy the adventure guys. Happy motoring. Thanks for dinner.
(several people had real cameras tonight, not just crappy a cell phone, so there should be good photos to follow)


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Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 9 2015, 08:02 AM

Is there a Live Event Loader for this somewhere I missed?

Posted by: stevegm Mar 9 2015, 09:03 AM

We are doing daily updates of Eric and Jamie's cross-country trip - http://fourteenermotoring.com

Posted by: Toast Mar 9 2015, 09:10 AM

First time I have ever cried myself to sleep over the 914. :-(

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 9 2015, 09:30 AM

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Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 9 2015, 12:05 PM

We will be in Flagstaff at 12:30!!!

Posted by: TJB/914 Mar 9 2015, 12:14 PM

Eric,
Be safe and watch out for storms ahead. Keep that beautiful 914-6 clean

Tom

Posted by: cpavlenko Mar 9 2015, 12:36 PM

Eric, sorry I missed u at Flagstaff today. Had unexpected call from Ca. about my Dad falling down and going to hospital. I'm at Beuna Park now, and Dad is OK...May b one day I'll take a cruise up your way. Have a good trip, and b safe, and watch out fot the other guy...

Posted by: Kansas 914 Mar 9 2015, 01:15 PM

I will be in Albuquerque at 330pm

Posted by: Steve Pratel Mar 9 2015, 02:28 PM

Eric, when/what is your return trip/route?

Posted by: scotty b Mar 9 2015, 06:00 PM

I'd be willing to take Thursday before Hershey off if enough of you want to come to Richmond and stroke Eric's ego a little more



ONLY his ego please

Posted by: VegasRacer Mar 9 2015, 09:35 PM

I asked him the same question last night at dinner in Vegas.

He said he is flying home from Florida after the Concourse. He is flying back a month later and driving to Hershey.
Then he is driving back to Utah. (I didn't ask the route.)

Posted by: ndfrigi Mar 10 2015, 09:30 AM

Is Andy "SoCalAndy" joined Eric and Jaime on this journey? His been with them since saturday night. Not with his beautiful 914-6 but with his SUV. Maybe his carrying all the supplies. Have a wonderful journey to the group and be safe! God Bless!

Posted by: bandjoey Mar 10 2015, 11:18 AM

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Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 11 2015, 03:17 PM

Well I'm here at Cochon, a little early but I need to wind downn. This looks like the perfect spot to geterdone.

Posted by: 914nola Mar 11 2015, 06:11 PM

Any 914's around. And where is Eric going to park?

Posted by: Steve Pratel Mar 11 2015, 07:47 PM

I ask because I'm planning a DC to Seattle burner road trip in my M3 Starting 1 June. Would be awesome to link up for a part of it.

Posted by: 914nola Mar 11 2015, 07:53 PM

Found them. Such a great group of guys. Just the right amount of encouragement I needed to get her road worthy quicker.