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Posted by: McMark Aug 6 2015, 02:53 PM

Marty bumped my other thread, so let's set up a going away BBQ. I think Aug 29 would be a good day. Any conflicts with that date that I don't know about?

I won't have time to setup a whole food/drink setup. So let's call this a pot-luck style. Bring something to share (drinks or food). I have the BBQ here, so that's covered. I also have plates and plastic silverware.

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Aug 6 2015, 03:08 PM

I'd love to come but Michigan is just too far.

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 6 2015, 04:01 PM

Do you still have my EZup?

Posted by: McMark Aug 6 2015, 04:38 PM

The wind ate it. But I got you a new one. So, yes.

Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 6 2015, 04:40 PM

Mostly bald German guy looking for shade...

Posted by: arkitect Aug 6 2015, 06:25 PM

The start of a sad era. ...sounds like a good reason for a get together.

Dave

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 6 2015, 06:30 PM

I'll bring some flesh to burn and adult beverages.

Posted by: biosurfer1 Aug 6 2015, 08:49 PM

I'm coming

Posted by: Mueller Aug 6 2015, 09:44 PM

Added this to my calendar. .. we'll be there.

Posted by: 914_teener Aug 6 2015, 10:00 PM

But he is a BIG German guy.......

Wish I could go...Sonoma just a little to far for the weekend.

Good luck for you Mark and your wife in your new locale.

Think you might want to come back and visit Cali ever so often though.

Posted by: wes Aug 6 2015, 11:36 PM

Won't miss it! I'll ask my better half to make some Spicy Thai Sausage for the BBQ!

Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 6 2015, 11:39 PM

I remember the first McBBQ I ever went to. There was this guy there in a 914-6 named Joe Sharp... He didn't let a little thing like 300 miles keep him from a BBQ!

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 7 2015, 01:15 AM

Busy(the one day this month I got shit going on..).. But enjoy!!!

Posted by: eyesright Aug 7 2015, 07:53 AM

Hmmm. Are you in MI yet? I'll be in Huron Co. then on up to Alpena. Where are you?

Posted by: 72 IXXIV Aug 7 2015, 08:37 AM

Ab so lutely!

Posted by: McMark Aug 7 2015, 12:15 PM

Not till mid- to late- september.

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 7 2015, 12:29 PM

See you there!

Posted by: Marty Yeoman Aug 7 2015, 01:48 PM

Glad to see this take shape! Count me in for for a little sumpin.

Posted by: blackmoon Aug 7 2015, 02:07 PM

I'm a maybe, damn to much going on

Posted by: Hank914 Aug 7 2015, 02:39 PM

But I think I can make it, between coming or going from Oregon.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 7 2015, 03:08 PM

I'm'a try to make it...

--DD

Posted by: wes Aug 7 2015, 03:50 PM

Spicy Thai Sausage is on Som, that's my wife has just started making a batch (for best results it needs to be cured to make that sweet spicy flavor, bring your antacids it's great with beer) for the BBQ and she said she may make crab cakes as well!

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 7 2015, 05:28 PM

Mike Bellis - Meat & Beer
Wes - Thai Sausage & Crab Cakes
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Posted by: Mueller Aug 7 2015, 06:25 PM

I'm sure I can talk my mother-in-law in making me some potato salad!

Posted by: JStroud Aug 7 2015, 07:43 PM

That's my off chemo week, so I'll try and make it. Maybe even drive my car...

Jeff

Posted by: jimtab Aug 7 2015, 08:22 PM

Even though I no longer own a P-car, I think this is a good reason to go a bit North and suffer a little crap for no longer having a 914.....officially on the list, I'll bring something.....you do have some parking for "other" vehicles I hope.....

Posted by: wes Aug 7 2015, 08:32 PM

Hay Jeff been wondering how your doing, will be great to see you!

Posted by: Krieger Aug 7 2015, 11:12 PM

What time were you thinking for the festivities?

Posted by: McMark Aug 8 2015, 09:52 AM

Daytime.

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Aug 8 2015, 02:31 PM

See you on Thursday 27th Mark. I'm hoping around 1 or 2ish. Oldest daughter getting married in Oregon Saturday. Wish I could be there Saturday!

Posted by: McMark Aug 8 2015, 02:54 PM

Oh, I see where your priorities are.

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Aug 10 2015, 01:21 PM

A quick heads up, Hey I'm going to talk to you about maybe taking my car with you on one of your trips back with the trailer?! Engine (another), body and suspension.

Posted by: RobW Aug 20 2015, 11:53 AM

I'll bring Caspers dogs buns, a grill, and mustard. You're on your own for ketchup.

Posted by: RoadGlue Aug 20 2015, 12:01 PM

I'm stuck eating rice for the next few weeks, so I'll bring a couple of six packs (or more) of beer to share.

Posted by: LeftCoastErik Aug 20 2015, 03:30 PM

Need to meet some of you guys, I will try to make it out!

Posted by: Krieger Aug 20 2015, 08:22 PM

I may come by in the morning iffin people are there.

Posted by: matthepcat Aug 28 2015, 06:54 PM

Bumping this thread. 102 miles from my house....and considering it

Posted by: JStroud Aug 28 2015, 07:12 PM

I should be there by 12:30 or so, bringing some macaroni salad, and the wife...she may have to drive the car....but bringing my car

Posted by: Mueller Aug 28 2015, 07:21 PM

I'll bring chips....a bunch of different types....

cannot do the homemade potato salad, mother-in-law had back surgery and she won't tell us her recipe

Posted by: RobW Aug 28 2015, 07:32 PM

I'm still for Caspers, buns and mustard. Bringing the kids.

Posted by: Mueller Aug 28 2015, 07:51 PM

Luckily I always have some ketchup packets in the glove box

Posted by: hydroliftin Aug 28 2015, 10:22 PM

I must be out of touch. Tell me again why McMark wants to move to Michigan? I hear it snows there.

Posted by: Mueller Aug 28 2015, 10:28 PM

His wife is moving there for a job, he is following her...keeps the marriage thing going a little smoother that way

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 04:54 AM

That's just the front, the real reason is for Motown and the Detroit Lions.

Posted by: maf914 Aug 29 2015, 05:41 AM

Today is BBQ Day. Thanks for the invitation Mark. Wish I could make it. Hope you all have a good time.

Posted by: arkitect Aug 29 2015, 06:12 AM

The news showed a hurricane heading toward Florida... hopefully no damage.

Dave

Posted by: rick 918-S Aug 29 2015, 06:47 AM

It died out. No worries. Party on Garth!

Posted by: Harpo Aug 29 2015, 07:41 AM

Detroit Lions? Not really

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 07:52 AM

NARFBT?

Posted by: Mueller Aug 29 2015, 09:49 AM

Think it is okay to bring my small dog Dexter?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Aug 29 2015, 09:56 AM

Heading out in a hour or so!

--DD

Posted by: Hank914 Aug 29 2015, 09:56 AM

Yeah, it should be.... I'm not THAT hungry and I'll bring my own hotdogs. And some chips and drinks.

Posted by: Hank914 Aug 29 2015, 09:57 AM

Which way? I'm in Palo Alto...

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Aug 29 2015, 10:03 AM

You guys do know that we expect a lot of pics? Not Amelia lots, just lots.

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 10:11 AM

I guess... if you bring enough BBQ sauce to cover him...

Posted by: TJB/914 Aug 29 2015, 10:16 AM

Answer::

Because we have lots of WATER to make BEER.

Mark will fit into our area very well, we have lots of rust.

Tom

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 29 2015, 11:01 AM

Posted by: Harpo Aug 29 2015, 11:13 AM

Technically they are real but I gave up on them a long time ago

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 11:28 AM

We're on our way...

Posted by: matthepcat Aug 29 2015, 11:55 AM

I'm on my way.

Posted by: wes Aug 29 2015, 12:19 PM

We're on the way!

Posted by: bandjoey Aug 29 2015, 12:21 PM

Posted by: jimkelly Aug 29 2015, 01:00 PM

have a wonderful time gentlemen and pls provide plenty of pics of the ladies for those of us at not in attendance

Posted by: jimtab Aug 29 2015, 02:54 PM

Sorry guys, not gonna make it something came up this AM.....

Posted by: Hank914 Aug 29 2015, 03:19 PM

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:36 PM

Sorry to miss you Jim....

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:38 PM

Good time was had by all....


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:39 PM

A pretty Olympic Blue


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:41 PM

More cars...


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:43 PM

Pretty red one and white one...


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:44 PM

Marty and a square...


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:45 PM

Surf n turf


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:47 PM

Or shells and bells?


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:48 PM

Shop view.... Sir Andy protecting the LE... who knew he is a concours guy?


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:50 PM

Who let kids in there?


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Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 05:51 PM

Gold metal...


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Posted by: matthepcat Aug 29 2015, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the tour of the shop and conversation folks. Defiantly worth the 200 miles of driving for this event.

Enjoy the rest of your weekends.

Matt

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 29 2015, 07:03 PM

Posted by: Mueller Aug 29 2015, 08:21 PM

We all had a good time today, it was nice meeting a few new faces and seeing a few people I haven't seen in years!

Luckily I escaped without bringing home any kittens! Those there will fully understand that comment!

Posted by: wes Aug 29 2015, 08:27 PM

Had a great time but forgot to take pictures! Really good to see Jeff again.

Posted by: RobW Aug 29 2015, 08:32 PM

I'm sure it was a fun ride home without YOUR kittens!

Posted by: arkitect Aug 29 2015, 08:52 PM

Some more picts...









Dave

Posted by: arkitect Aug 29 2015, 08:56 PM

A six pack of this beer ended up in my ice chest of water and gatorade.

There are some benefits....besides cool cars and good company.

Dave

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 29 2015, 09:00 PM

Glad my kids are grown...

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 29 2015, 09:04 PM

Great time seeing people!

Posted by: theleschyouknow Aug 29 2015, 09:06 PM

wow those rear quarters are BAD ASS
looks lie y'all had a good time
safe travels to everbody

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 29 2015, 09:07 PM

More

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 29 2015, 09:11 PM

Mark and Tim are leaving in two weeks. Get to work boys. You got lots to do!





It was good to see Jeff out today.

Posted by: arkitect Aug 29 2015, 10:36 PM

I don't see how it will be physically possible, Mark said he has 4 cars to complete in addition to all the packing for the move.

Dave

Posted by: McMark Aug 30 2015, 08:14 AM

Thanks for coming out everyone. I'm so happy I got to see so many before I head out.

Yup, 4 cars to finish up before I get to leave in two weeks.

Posted by: Andyrew Aug 30 2015, 09:57 AM

Wow, thats a killer turnout! Sorry I wasnt able to make it!

Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 30 2015, 10:54 AM

Sorry I missed it. apparently, I can't be spared at work... I'm glad so many showed up.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Aug 30 2015, 11:05 AM

Forgive my curiosity, but what's with the shaved (warts) LE? Looks nice

Posted by: SLITS Aug 30 2015, 12:03 PM

Quite a few of us who have had cars painted will have the side marker (warts) hole welded up. European vehicles did not have the "warts" and look cleaner to the eye.

That said, it is actually illegal to remove them as it was a US DOT specification. I have never heard of anyone being busted for not having them.

The wiring can be used for the front Euro style turn signals (extra light in the bottom). It is white which is also illegal as in the US side markers are amber. I suppose you could use amber bulbs if available.

In reality, who cares. A majority of the vehicle inspectors or POPOs have no idea of what kind of car they are looking at anyway.

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Aug 30 2015, 12:25 PM

I'm aware of the legalities, preferences, etc... I have no warts on my six & used the wiring along w/ a camp914 kit to make my Euro lenses functional. I would love to remove the warts from my LE but that is a concours no no, which is why I was asking. It looks so much better w/out the warts, but LE's are after all, LE's. To go to all the trouble of restoring one & doing that has got me curious is all. Full conversion to a Euro SL would require a GB engine, different stripes, different headlights, KPH speedo along w/ Euro taillights.

Posted by: RobW Aug 30 2015, 12:28 PM

Next time Robby. Oh wait, there is no next time

Posted by: wes Aug 30 2015, 01:47 PM

Well Mark said he wasn't going for two more weeks!

Posted by: ConeDodger Aug 30 2015, 01:57 PM

I see him about once every two weeks.

Until he leaves...

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 30 2015, 02:15 PM

This car is on its way to the UK.

Posted by: SLITS Aug 30 2015, 04:39 PM

Then the front turn signal lenses are incorrect.

Posted by: Mike Bellis Aug 30 2015, 05:27 PM

OK. The owner in England will need some tweaks to make ot pass MOT.

Posted by: Chris Pincetich Aug 30 2015, 05:47 PM

FUN day! Thanks again to everyone, especially busy McMark, for bringing it all together for the BBQ! I should have taken pics but my hands were busy either at the BBQ or with a beer

McMark! We'll miss you in NorCal! Don't be surprised if I drive over for one more visit this week, hopefully!! I'll call first

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Aug 30 2015, 06:00 PM

Cool, thanks for the info. Be nice to go full SL on it & add RHD as well, especially in it's current condition. RHD English creamsicle would be most unique