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Posted by: Garold Shaffer May 3 2015, 07:35 AM

It's offical!

The 8th Annual NorthWest Indiana 914 BBQ will be held on August 15th 2015. So save the day!

Because of my employment situation we are asking if possible to please bring side dish to share. We will have the big ice tray cooler so we can keep cold food cold.

Menu will include, but not limited to:

Burgers, Brats, Dogs
Soda, Water, Ice tea, and Coffee BYOB if you want anything else.

You don't need a 914 to come. We have plenty of room. I have chairs, but its a good idea to bring your own.

Doors open 10:30am central, that's 11:30am for eastern time guys

My address:

Garold Shaffer
6852 Prairie Run Ave
Portage In 46368
219-730-9205 (cell)

Location is my house in Portage Indiana just off the Indiana Toll road (Portage exit) and I-94 (exit 19).

Directions:
From I94 take Exit 19 (Portage / Port of Indiana) south to 1st stop light (Rt 20). Turn left (east) on RT 20 to first stop light, aprrox 1 mile (sameulson road). Turn Right (south) on Sameulson rd. Go to 3rd stop sign (central ave) and turn left (east) on Central Ave. My subdivison is on the left about 1/8 mile called Prairie Run. Turn in and stay left, we are 5th house on left. You will see my 914(s) in the drive. Don't worry about parking in my drive, all 914s mark their spots and I have cleaner.

I will put out a few signs with 914 & arrows on them once you get to central ave to help direct you on your way.

Location is my house in Portage Indiana just off the Indiana Tool road (Portage exit) and I-94 (exit 19).





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Posted by: snakemain May 3 2015, 08:13 AM

I'll be there. Actually in a 914 this year!

Posted by: GeorgeRud May 3 2015, 08:49 AM

You da man! Looking forward to it once again.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 May 3 2015, 09:25 AM

Looking forward to it!

Posted by: worn May 3 2015, 10:13 AM

I am gonna try my best, and hope to make it this year. Looking forward to it.

Posted by: earossi May 6 2015, 06:09 PM

Garold,

Thank you so much for your hospitality in hosting these events. Last year was my first ever meeting with the 914 group.....and it was your BBQ that got me to come. Did not have my car with me, but was able to meet a few folks that I am still in communications with today. Also was able to hook uo with Brad Mayeur, whom I had met down in Peoria 6 years prior. We talked about my car and my desire to put a 6 in it. Brad completed that transplant this last winter. I'll be driving that car to your affair this year, so am looking forward to the event.

Regards,

Ernie Rossi
Naperville, Illinois

Posted by: Garold Shaffer May 12 2015, 09:36 AM

Just a to keep it close to the first page.

Posted by: designerguy90 May 18 2015, 03:03 PM

I should be there as well Garold! Hopefully I will be done with my car by the end of June to have fun with!

Posted by: mburkhart May 18 2015, 09:30 PM

I'm really going to try to make it this year. I've asked my wife for no vacations and no medical emergencies that weekend. Hope to see everyone there!

Mike

Posted by: gereed75 May 19 2015, 06:10 PM

Garold, Need a part... check PM's Thanks gary reed

Posted by: Garold Shaffer May 29 2015, 07:01 AM

weekend to page 1

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 10 2015, 10:16 AM

for the new owner of 7 of 9. Dennis in the Milwaukee area may be interested.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jun 16 2015, 09:12 AM

for this week

Posted by: jat914 Jun 16 2015, 10:44 AM

QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ May 3 2015, 06:35 AM)

It's offical!

The 8th Annual NorthWest Indiana 914 BBQ will be held on August 15th 2015. So save the day!

Because of my employment situation we are asking if possible to please bring side dish to share. We will have the big ice tray cooler so we can keep cold food cold.

Menu will include, but not limited to:

Burgers, Brats, Dogs
Soda, Water, Ice tea, and Coffee BYOB if you want anything else.

You don't need a 914 to come. We have plenty of room. I have chairs, but its a good idea to bring your own.

Doors open 10:30am central, that's 11:30am for eastern time guys

My address:

Garold Shaffer
6852 Prairie Run Ave
Portage In 46368
219-730-9205 (cell)

Location is my house in Portage Indiana just off the Indiana Toll road (Portage exit) and I-94 (exit 19).

Directions:
From I94 take Exit 19 (Portage / Port of Indiana) south to 1st stop light (Rt 20). Turn left (east) on RT 20 to first stop light, aprrox 1 mile (sameulson road). Turn Right (south) on Sameulson rd. Go to 3rd stop sign (central ave) and turn left (east) on Central Ave. My subdivison is on the left about 1/8 mile called Prairie Run. Turn in and stay left, we are 5th house on left. You will see my 914(s) in the drive. Don't worry about parking in my drive, all 914s mark their spots and I have cleaner.

I will put out a few signs with 914 & arrows on them once you get to central ave to help direct you on your way.

Location is my house in Portage Indiana just off the Indiana Tool road (Portage exit) and I-94 (exit 19).

Posted by: jat914 Jun 16 2015, 10:47 AM

Would love to come, but Prescott, AZ is a little too far to come. I still have the white 914 that I recently ran at Spring Mountain in NV.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 7 2015, 11:59 AM

Little over a month away Little over a month away

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 13 2015, 09:37 AM

Weekly bmp to page #1

Posted by: GeorgeRud Jul 14 2015, 02:05 PM

Just found out that I will have to go to a wedding that day instead, so it will be a bust for me! Hope someone will post pics.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 17 2015, 10:39 AM

Less than a month away.

Posted by: snakemain Jul 17 2015, 10:53 AM

The car is running fine. I keep driving it locally to see if anything is going to break. Only one thing has so far, and I fixed that. Next month will be the big test!

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 17 2015, 11:05 AM

I'm gonna try to make it.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Jul 30 2015, 08:05 AM

Getting closer

Posted by: ge9146 Jul 30 2015, 06:16 PM

Hey Garold,

We had a great time at this event several years ago. Thanks for putting it on again.

We are planning on attending if you will let me bring a Porsche that has the engine in the wrong spot. The 914 is still holding down jackstands at this time.

Looking forward to the 15th.

Ed Scott

It was great to see you at the Porsche Parade

Posted by: Camaro Mike Jul 30 2015, 07:41 PM

Thanks for hosting this. I'm going to try hard to make it out as well.

While my motor is in the right place, it's not quite as cool as a 914. I'll make sure I park down the street.

Posted by: oakpark Jul 31 2015, 08:37 PM

If the weather is good that day, I'm in. If anyone wants to caravan down from the Oak Park area I'm up for that. Meet up at 9:30 and it's about 60 to 75 minutes down there. If you're adventurous I'll take you the South Stony Island approach to the Skyway!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 4 2015, 07:26 PM

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 8 2015, 11:02 AM

One week from today. Extended weather forecast looks to be sunny & 82.

Posted by: mburkhart Aug 9 2015, 09:04 AM

Less than a week!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 9 2015, 06:04 PM

QUOTE(mburkhart @ Aug 9 2015, 10:04 AM)

Posted by: snakemain Aug 9 2015, 07:00 PM

Still planning to make the 5hr drive.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 9 2015, 07:20 PM

QUOTE(snakemain @ Aug 9 2015, 08:00 PM)

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 11 2015, 12:30 PM

come on out weather is looking great!

Posted by: orthobiz Aug 11 2015, 08:28 PM

I'm gonna try to make it, if I'm lucky my wife Amy, too! Is Brad coming?

Paul

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 11 2015, 08:29 PM

QUOTE(orthobiz @ Aug 11 2015, 09:28 PM)

Posted by: oakpark Aug 11 2015, 09:46 PM

QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Aug 11 2015, 10:30 AM)

come on out weather is looking great!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 12 2015, 07:11 AM

QUOTE(oakpark @ Aug 11 2015, 10:46 PM)

QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Aug 11 2015, 10:30 AM)

come on out weather is looking great!

Garold, will you have the grill fired up? My son works in a gourmet butcher shop and I can bring a selection of sausages for the guests.

Posted by: gms Aug 12 2015, 10:15 AM

Myself and Mike Bednar confirmed, possibly Mark Kinnaman
see you then!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 12 2015, 10:42 AM

Hey this is starting to sound like a party

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 13 2015, 01:13 PM

2 days

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 14 2015, 09:41 AM

1 ONE 1 day

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 11:43 AM

Heading that way shortly. Hopefully 300 miles doesn't break the car.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 01:34 PM

It broke the car. died on the side of the road after 40 miles.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 02:16 PM

And it cooled off and started working again.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 02:59 PM

And 50 more miles and it dies again. Wtf?

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Aug 14 2015, 03:46 PM

QUOTE(snakemain @ Aug 14 2015, 03:59 PM)

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 05:29 PM

Yep. Losing fuel pressure like it's running out of gas. Then maybe a starter issue on top of that, so it won't turn over for a while. Managed to make it half way, where I was kinda planning to stop anyway. Food and a drink or two and a shower and we'll hopefully do the last 2 hours in the morning.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 14 2015, 05:52 PM

Well be safe, hopefully you can make it here safely. We can take a look and see what is going on when you get here.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 06:43 PM

That's what I told my wife. Better chance of figuring it out with a dozen or so 914 guys than in my garage with me.

Posted by: designerguy90 Aug 14 2015, 06:43 PM

I'm gonna limp my 914 over. Having some idle issues, but it needs to meet some other 914s now. I can't wait.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 07:13 PM

Went out and checked on the car. Not a sound from the starter. Looks like I'm gonna have to push it off again in the morning. Good times.

Posted by: fixer34 Aug 14 2015, 07:56 PM

Electrical problem? Maybe ground lead from battery or ground strap to chassis? Not getting good connection even when cold, but lets enough power thru to run fuel pump. As current flows, bad connection heats up, higher resistance and finally fuel pump dies.

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 08:14 PM

Checked the battery and the ground was loose, oddly enough. Tightened it a bit but still not a click from the starter. I'll mess with it some more in the morning when it's cooler out. It's been a long day!

Posted by: Chris H. Aug 14 2015, 09:12 PM

QUOTE(snakemain @ Aug 14 2015, 09:14 PM)

Posted by: snakemain Aug 14 2015, 09:51 PM

Up 57.

Posted by: Chris H. Aug 14 2015, 10:30 PM

Ah...ok you're not going by me then. I'm close to the 55/80 interchange. Keep us posted though...

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 15 2015, 04:31 AM

TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Mike Fitton Aug 15 2015, 08:47 AM

On my way with my 6, can't stay long though!

Posted by: snakemain Aug 15 2015, 09:04 AM

Made it!!!

Posted by: snakemain Aug 15 2015, 10:18 AM

It's starting!

Posted by: fixer34 Aug 15 2015, 03:10 PM

Just got back home. My first time at Garold's, it was great meeting some of the names on this board. My 'girl' enjoyed the drive and had a chance to 'stretch her legs'. More motivation to get her out more.

Thanks for a great time Garold.

Posted by: orthobiz Aug 15 2015, 03:28 PM

Likewise, great meeting everyone!

Paul

Posted by: Camaro Mike Aug 15 2015, 03:32 PM

Thank you Garold for hosting a great event.

It was great meeting everyone.

Posted by: GeorgeRud Aug 15 2015, 03:39 PM

Looks like it was a great day, wish I could have been there (can't be two places at once)!

Keeping the Midwestern 914 faith!

Posted by: snakemain Aug 15 2015, 05:55 PM

A little rain at the end but looks like it's about finished.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Aug 15 2015, 06:21 PM

Wow that is so cool! That must have come just after we left

Thanks Garold for the really nice event. Good turnout.

Posted by: gms Aug 16 2015, 08:46 AM

Had a great time again Garold, thanks for putting this on every year!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Aug 16 2015, 02:27 PM

You are all welcome. Julie & I enjoy doing this. It was nice to see everyone. we will do it again sometime in Aug 2016. Here are a few pictures that Julie took.




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Posted by: earossi Aug 16 2015, 04:43 PM

Garold,

Thanks so much for hosting the event and for posting up some pictures. I had planned on making the event, but ended up driving my wife to her 50th high school reunion down in Steubenville, Ohio. Obviously, the reunion conflicted with your BBQ.

I attended for the first time last year and will certainly plan on attending next year if you are able to host the event.

Brad Mayeur completed the six conversion on my car this last February, and I was looking forward to bringing the car down. Brad did a wonderful job and the car runs extremely well.

I can't speak for the local 914 community; but, I m certain they all appreciate your efforts and the act of creating a venue for lovers of the 914's to meet and discuss the sport.

Regards,

Ernie Rossi

Posted by: ge9146 Aug 16 2015, 08:01 PM

Garold,

Thanks so much for a Great Party!

We both had a Great time!

Thanks again