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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 13 2017, 06:56 PM

This is a NO Miss event for our air cooled Porsche cult
Luftgekühlt 4 brought to you by Patrick Long + Howie Idleson. The Venue to be announced in the next coming weeks. I'll post (or someone here will) the location as soon as it is announced .
Stay tuned !

Posted by: colingreene Jan 13 2017, 07:32 PM

so excited. Might even bring my hoopdie.

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Jan 13 2017, 10:19 PM

So excited. Date saved.

Posted by: 914_teener Jan 14 2017, 09:11 AM

I got a chance to actually meet Patrick Long at the last Rennsport.
What a cool guy....and he surfs.

Thanks Marty...date saved.

Posted by: Larmo63 Jan 14 2017, 07:24 PM

Last year was wonderful and the venue was great. I hope they have it at Modernica again.

Posted by: Gmanscott55 Jan 14 2017, 10:25 PM

Awesome event... Do not miss out. Estimate 300 + cars.

Posted by: sb914 Jan 15 2017, 08:03 AM

He surfs!! He must be cool!!!

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 15 2017, 06:06 PM

Thanks for the heads up; got in on the calendar

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Jan 15 2017, 11:55 PM

Bring the 914s

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 16 2017, 01:12 AM

Might even be worth the trip from Utah...

Posted by: rgalla9146 Jan 16 2017, 09:28 AM

.......or New Jersey

Posted by: oldschool Jan 16 2017, 07:17 PM

Snap my Granddaughter will be born around that time....I may tell them to hold off a few days..
They are big star war fans ...MAY THE 4Th be with you, Get it lol...

Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 17 2017, 01:04 AM

Damn, that'd be impressive! If you drive out, you've got a place to stay within a days drive from L.A. and I'd be definitely going!

Posted by: campbellcj Jan 19 2017, 02:08 AM

I will be there if at all possible! However I may not have a street-legal aircooled car to bring at the time, or anytime soon... I made it on the streets last year but it was pretty sketchy and the car is even further modified and decaled now.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 1 2017, 12:07 PM

Luftgekuhlt 4 gathering location noted as
112 e. 22nd Street
San Pedro .CA
Full info and RSVP a good parking space on their online site $20.00 .

Posted by: 914_teener Apr 1 2017, 12:49 PM

I signed up for the mailing list and haven't heard a word.

Thanks for the heads up Marty.

Posted by: 914_teener Apr 1 2017, 01:00 PM

You're going to Luftgekühlt 4 !


Signed up

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 1 2017, 01:02 PM

good it is saturday. I'm going with my 914.
Update: ooops wait after checking the site, its May 7 sunday. Sorry can't join! huhuhu

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/luftgekuhlt-4-tickets-33315187623

Posted by: 914_teener Apr 1 2017, 01:10 PM

It.s Sunday the 7th my friend.

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 1 2017, 01:21 PM

yes sir after checking the site is says May 7. The first post indicated May 6/7. Well sorry for me can't attend.

Posted by: sb914 Apr 1 2017, 03:10 PM

I'll be there, cool spot to. I just drove by there today.

Posted by: cuddyk Apr 1 2017, 04:16 PM

I went last year. Awesome show.

Posted by: SKL1 Apr 1 2017, 04:36 PM

Got an email for tix yesterday- damn, I should drive over from PHX...

Posted by: pete000 Apr 1 2017, 08:04 PM

Just down the street from me !

I will have my six there for sure. Registered today.


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Posted by: 914-300Hemi Apr 1 2017, 09:54 PM

Signed up first thing in the morning.

Posted by: sb914 Apr 2 2017, 06:14 AM

Question----- do you need to get in with parking only or do you need to pay parking and entrence fee?. Trying to sign up now !!


Thanks

Posted by: cary Apr 2 2017, 08:12 AM

I'll be there showing the 2 Rothsport Mexican 1000 rally cars. Patrick asked that they come as they finished the race the week before. Porsche factory style.

Off for a test flight.




Kangaroo bars being assembled today. Bastos type Rothsport Racing livery being done the week before we leave.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 2 2017, 12:51 PM

Been watching the build on iG and it's over the top ¡...bring 'em dirty !
Marty

Posted by: cary Apr 2 2017, 01:33 PM

I'll try and do a video with audio. The sound from two blocks away will curl your toes. Bitchn.
Rothsport designed GT2 exhaust for the 3.6.

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 2 2017, 02:49 PM

I will be there but probably not driving or walking under my own power...

If anyone might be up for carpooling (driving me) from the Agoura Hills area, please PM.

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 2 2017, 02:51 PM

Also FWIW VARA/SVRA is racing at Buttonwillow that weekend will which surely impact the Porsche participation at one event or the other...my guess is Luft will pull the crowd

Posted by: sb914 Apr 2 2017, 07:30 PM

Nevermind!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 3 2017, 03:56 PM

Chris, if you can get to the Hollywood area early in the morning, you can hitch a ride with us from there. PM me for details ¡
Marty

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 4 2017, 07:00 PM

Thank you Marty, you're awesome! I'll aim to line-up transport a good week or two ahead. I just got the great news that I'll be off crutches by then, which should make it a MUCH more enjoyable event.

Posted by: burton73 Apr 4 2017, 10:14 PM

I snoozed and now the air-cooled Porsche parking is sold out.
To bad for me.

Bob B

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Apr 15 2017, 12:32 PM

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 15 2017, 01:21 PM

See all of you down in ' Pedro. Will be walking the show this year (bringing no cars) with Mattylite, Chris cjcam and a couple other teener gearheads. For a Luft warm up...our Hollywood Cruise-in has been rescheduled to Sunday April 30, 2017, 2017. Details in another thread !

Posted by: Marv's3.6six Apr 15 2017, 05:48 PM

Yes this happened to me also. Awe schnitzel. Would have loved to show my car there.

Posted by: sb914 Apr 22 2017, 06:01 AM

two more weeks. Anyone wanna meet up in the O.C to caravan ?

Posted by: Gmanscott55 Apr 22 2017, 08:06 AM

Darn... Same day as PCA Orange Coast autocross. Have fun.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 30 2017, 06:23 PM

Chris, please confirm with me for next Sunday 5.7.17 , as I will meet you for pick up in Hollywood at 7am, same addy as the Hollywood cruise-in's.
Call me this week at 818.5zero7.69three7 to confirm. You may also email me at tech@msdsinc.com
If I don't hear from you this week, we will drive straight to San Pedro from L.A.
ALSO, get your general admission ticket online...avoid the long lines at Luft.
Hope all is good ! Marty

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 1 2017, 01:13 AM

for Sunday May 7, 2017

Posted by: campbellcj May 2 2017, 02:27 PM

Last year I got there maybe 6:30AM and the show area was already filling-up with a line down the block; they turned me away. Probably best they did the pre-reserve this time but it sounds like the venue is too small!

Posted by: campbellcj May 2 2017, 02:28 PM

Hi Marty,

I just left a VM on your shop phone w/ my cell # - I'm still up for carpooling if you are, and I can meet you wherever convenient. I do already have my admission ticket. Thanks again!

Chris

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 2 2017, 09:58 PM

Got your vm today Chris...all good, will meet at La Brea Sunset Plaza; check the addy' in my thread Hollywood Cruise-in. Anyone else wanting to caravan out to Luft 4...meet there between 7-730 am , Sunday 05.07.17
The show is getting bigger each year, coffee table Luft book already in print and for sale. Big dollar cars by invitation only in the main bldg. Divvy'd out spaces outside on the parking lot that will not hold enough of SoCals Radest (not to mention out of state attendees) air cool's.
Bigger venue next year ¿

Posted by: ValcoOscar May 3 2017, 12:29 PM

Dang it!!!! Happened to me too. Plan on a busy morning...lots of cars, and not too much space.

I plan on leaving No. OC @ 5:30AM (Near Beach / Orangethorpe) basically 5 @ 91 fwys

Posted by: pete000 May 3 2017, 01:53 PM

Wow, this came up fast !

I'm pre registered and will be in line around seven am I hope...

Not a long drive for me !

Posted by: sb914 May 3 2017, 02:46 PM

30 percent chance of rain.

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Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 3 2017, 08:24 PM

The event planners have stated that this is a Rain or Shine gathering.
Last year at the gathering in Vernon, the rain let up overnight, and it was a gorgeous day.
I fabricated a trick magnetic / vinyl engine grill cover (keep the water out of the horiz fan and air filter) and brought it to protect these vulnerable engine components....never needed it. I won't need it this
Sunday tho

Posted by: sb914 May 6 2017, 06:23 AM

who's going?
I got parking,but if it rains I'm out!

Posted by: Heeltoe914 May 6 2017, 06:45 AM

I'm in rain or shine. ETA 7 a.m. Sunday morning

Posted by: sb914 May 6 2017, 06:51 AM

Taking one from your quiver?

Posted by: cary May 6 2017, 07:21 AM

I'm at PDX right now .....

Posted by: 914-300Hemi May 6 2017, 07:33 AM

I will be there rain or shine.

Posted by: Montreal914 May 6 2017, 12:11 PM

Will be there with a couple of teener/Porsche friends. No 914 as parking is sold out.

Posted by: 914_teener May 6 2017, 02:03 PM

Going with the car.

Bought the tickets a while ago and got parking.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 6 2017, 04:41 PM

Be looking for you Leamon ¡

Posted by: cary May 6 2017, 06:12 PM

seeing lots of 914 s driving around.

Posted by: 914_teener May 6 2017, 08:20 PM

My wife is sick and has opted out.

So I have an extra ticket if anyone needs one.

PM me if anyone needs one. I.ll be there at 7.

Just screwed the rain tray in the car.

Posted by: burton73 May 6 2017, 11:02 PM

I will be there.

Bob B

Posted by: infraredcalvin May 7 2017, 05:10 AM

All cleaned up yesterday... 4:08AM today, pouring outside...

Posted by: sb914 May 7 2017, 05:22 AM

should clear up but raining now.
I have no top.

Posted by: sb914 May 7 2017, 05:39 AM

Pouring rain right now!

Posted by: burton73 May 7 2017, 08:54 AM

Clear now. 8.00AM

Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 01:41 PM

Got back early....could have stayed all day.

I sure others will post more.....incredible event.

Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 01:43 PM

Doesn.t get much better.....

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Posted by: 914-300Hemi May 7 2017, 03:35 PM

Met Rob, Cesar, Leighman, Don, Mark, Ben and Chris. Had a great time but exhausted.

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Posted by: Montreal914 May 7 2017, 04:26 PM

Very nice event.

I don't know if this car is owned by a member here. Nice car, like many other 914's at the event.




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Posted by: rgalla9146 May 7 2017, 04:31 PM

Is that silver car from New Jersey ? !!!!

Posted by: 914-300Hemi May 7 2017, 04:49 PM

Yes it is

Posted by: cuddyk May 7 2017, 04:55 PM

Nice to see that Cheech was represented....

Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 05:05 PM

That beautiful red teener is Pete Stout's.

Helluva nice guy.

He was "tauting" a new publication...."000". It was awesome. Probably worth everything he charges.

Met several folks that drove their 914's down from the Bay area. Almost too much to take in.

Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 05:20 PM

Dumped.....they look cool like this.....otherwise....meh..

Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 05:24 PM

Saw quite a few 914's come "out of the woodwork".

A six with a husband and wife...didn.t get a chance to talk...they left right before me.

My car on the right. Put they rain tray in and good thing I fixed my wipers last year thanks Jim!

Posted by: Catorse May 7 2017, 05:31 PM

I think that was me and my wife! This is my car


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Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 05:32 PM

Few more...

Posted by: 914_teener May 7 2017, 05:35 PM

I keep trying to get this guy to sell his car to me....yes that right in the "marquis section now". One of our members here.

Posted by: phatnine11 May 7 2017, 10:07 PM

The ultimate theft deterrent device!


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Posted by: jim_hoyland May 8 2017, 04:55 AM

Great shots ! I believe the green 914 is Ceasers, always a head turner.


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Posted by: JmuRiz May 8 2017, 08:58 AM

I don't 'know' that orange 914/6...looks nice though. Maybe Rob brought it out to the show along with his Orange w/ white stripe ST replica 911. Hmmmmm.

Posted by: 914_teener May 8 2017, 12:37 PM

I asked about the Maryland plated car. He said he didn.t drive it often.

Here is an RS that fooled me. Tbought it was a real RS at first but tjen when I looked at the VIN....looked like a comverted 912....?

Posted by: 914_teener May 8 2017, 12:46 PM

In the backround you can see the parking lot for aircooled parking.
I was told that the 1,700 spots sold out in 36 hours. I suspect there were some no shows because of the early rain as the whole lot wasn.t full. There were probably 30 914's there and the rest were assdraggers. There were quite a few really nice 914's inside the gates along with Pete Stouts and a few other members here. A lot of the pictures I took just don.t convey what they look like on person. In some ways it was as good as Rennsport...witbout the racing IMHO.

In the end I was glad I left a little early...around 3 PM the skies opened up and there was one helluva lightening and thunderstorm that came through which is unusual for So. Cal.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 8 2017, 02:21 PM

One of the coolest professionals in our Porsche culture and BOSS of Luftgekhült gigs, Patrick Long ; giving Mattylite and the Falcon some pointers

Posted by: rgalla9146 May 8 2017, 04:44 PM

Ian are you tight with Cheech ?.....we should find out who the owner is....

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 8 2017, 07:56 PM

Hobie surfboard themed 914, I get it and see a blue surfboard on a roof rack. Some things that I don't get; vin plate on A pillar was cut off, top of rear fiberglass bumper was gapped about a 1/2" away from the body, rear valance was gapped about 1/2 " rearwards from the bumper. I was able to read some of the stamped vin # 473... top of R fender in the trunk...rest of the numbers covered in thick black paint. The 914-4 style w/ washer (goes to the spare tire) hose just left dangling in the trunk. A+ on the 6 cyl conversion with itb's and Motech stand alone mgmt...but why short change on simple details ? Word at Luft4 is that it was a commissioned build for the customer

Posted by: Catorse May 8 2017, 10:12 PM

Hey Marty I was there in my purple 914-6, the one with the gold wheels. I didn't know you were a 914 guy, I would have love to meet you simply because of the header gift on the Devore 928 which I also own!!!

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Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 9 2017, 10:35 AM

Type 597 Jagdwagen Porsche off roader owned by Tom Kendall, formerly owned by the Late Otis Chandler. Otis had a 4 cam Carrera engine slipped in there

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 9 2017, 10:41 AM

Hey Adam, sorry that we didn't meet . I dig the unique combo of color and wheels on your 914...are those Rose-gold ? How is the Highwayman project going ? I know the Captain Carl is finishing up your engine now...his engine dyno will only fit his special exhaust system, so you will probably install our headers directly on your car in your shop. Glad to supply a Gen-2 MSDS header set to such an iconic 928

Posted by: cary May 9 2017, 01:29 PM

Surfboard car smoked (blue) pretty bad when it was leaving.
Running pretty rough.

Posted by: 914_teener May 9 2017, 01:37 PM

It looked cool sitting there....but with a surfboard in the wind attached to the targa top the way it was.....probably not long for this world.

Probably a good thing it wasnmt running well with the surfboard on top.

Posted by: Catorse May 9 2017, 02:06 PM

Hey Marty!

Wheels are powdercoated a weird color called "flaming gold" LOL. Motor is done, dynoed at 503 HP and now we are building a new intake for it to go even further.

I have your headers in the garage awaiting install...to say they are a work of art is an understatement, thanks again and I will keep you posted!!!!