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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Mid America Swap Meet this Sat

Posted by: Engman Jun 6 2005, 10:18 PM

Who else will be there and what are ya bringing/looking for?

I will be there around 9 AM local time, will have some specials

M

Posted by: flatout Jun 7 2005, 06:13 AM

I'll be in Effingham friday morning. Nothing to sell just bringing a car. Hope to meet some midwest owners. See you saturday.

Posted by: 736conver Jun 7 2005, 07:42 AM

I am going to miss this years show, last year was fun. I was hoping to get my car running but now it looks like July/August.
The wife is happy she doesnt have to drive, navigate, 8 hours.

Have fun all.

Posted by: mikelsr Jun 7 2005, 07:46 AM

I won't make it this year either (last year was a lot of fun). Going to a Boxster fest in Blowing Rock, NC. Maybe next year (unless these two are scheduled together again).

Have fun!

Mike

Posted by: seanery Jun 7 2005, 09:00 AM

I'll be there.

Posted by: Headrage Jun 7 2005, 10:15 AM

I'm looking for a Turbo Tie rod kit. Tweeks sells them for $119.00 + tax & shipping on-line. If they are on sale, I'd like a set.

Thanks

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 7 2005, 10:15 AM

I'll be going as long as the weather is acceptable.

I'll be looking for a 70 -73 rear chrome bumper in excellent condition, a fiberglass rear valence, and maybe a set of 4 lug fuchs that are in good enough condition for me to send to Al Reed for polishing.

Posted by: jd74914 Jun 7 2005, 10:44 AM

My Dad and I wanted to go this year, but can't because of other commitments. Next year we'll drive ther though with both my teener and his 911.

Posted by: CptTripps Jun 7 2005, 10:51 AM

Anyone have a link to info on this? I'm free on Sat...this could be a fun trip.

Posted by: flatout Jun 7 2005, 10:57 AM

Go to mamotorworks.com

Posted by: CptTripps Jun 7 2005, 11:07 AM

Whoa....8hr drive....I'm out.

Posted by: seanery Jun 7 2005, 01:17 PM

Doug, you wanna share a ride?

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 7 2005, 01:37 PM

Well once again I'm out We have a wedding that I was told I must attend or

Posted by: hi ho silber Jun 7 2005, 02:30 PM

I'll be there!
Looking for 16X6 Fuchs one or more (polished paddles).

Maybe some other small parts

I'll be there Saturday only. Sunday is an AutoX here in STL (Gateway)

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 7 2005, 04:10 PM

Sean - Yes. I'll send a PM to set up time/place to meet.

Posted by: Engman Jun 9 2005, 07:53 AM

Doug - bring the stuff that you want done to the meet - save you shipping it to me.

I have even managed to borrow a canopy!

Look for me in the 'swap' area.

M

Posted by: 736conver Jun 9 2005, 08:31 AM

Hopefully they wont shove the swap sites all the way back to the corner and half the people who came to the show didnt even know it existed and all the vendors who where selling stuff sat in the hot sun waiting for the hoards of customers that didnt show up and then had to pack up 90% of their stuff and then had to drive back 8 hours with a full van becuase the swap was shoved all the way to the back where no one knew it existed.

No I wasnt mad at the swap sites shoved all the way in the back where no one knew.

I hope you guys get a better location this year.
And you wont be waiting around like this because the swap got shoved all the way to the back where no one could see.

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Posted by: Engman Jun 9 2005, 10:34 AM

Really it was not that bad. There were deals to be had back there. A real saratoga top - in decent condition was even there (he was asking over 1000 for it - never sold)

Had some great conversations with Brad Mauyer - he always goes to this one sine its only about an hour from his shop.

And then there is the free luch, t-shirts, pins that Mid America gives out.

All in all a very cool day! Looking forward to Sat!

M

Posted by: flatout Jun 9 2005, 11:05 AM

I am leaving friday morning, so I hope to get in before noon. Then I will just hang out in town and swim at the hotel. Will be at the show early sat. I am bring the 911 slantnose, it's green so if you see it and want to say hi, that would be nice.

Posted by: 736conver Jun 9 2005, 11:11 AM

Yea its a cool show. Just bad planning on where to put the swap. The two years before the swap was all the way in front.
Location Location Location

Its always worth it to go and chat.
I met Sean, Indydad and some others last year. Also talked to Brad Mauyer. It turned out we both were going after the same Porsche parts estate about 3 years ago. He grab alot of the NOS stuff and I got the rest.
I dont think I met you though, Mark. Maybe next time

Posted by: Engman Jun 10 2005, 04:50 AM

Good Morning!

Well I am optimistic that Mid America will place it in a better spot this year ... we will see...

Look for me, Sean, Doug and others in the area - Sean will have his stuff there - we going to share a space - and maybe we will have a club banner up!

Pics will be taken - storys swapped and just generally a good time will be had!

M

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 10 2005, 12:08 PM

I'll also be looking for a rear caliper (73-76). I only need the outer adjuster. The one with the 13mm nut and c clip. I had to destroy one of mine because someone (not me this time) tried to remove the nut without removing the c clip.

Can anyone help with this part?

Posted by: seanery Jun 10 2005, 02:53 PM

If anyone would like to order a club ID card and lanyard I can make them tonite for delivery Sat am.
See this thread for info http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=27787

Posted by: seanery Jun 10 2005, 04:42 PM

Oh, there WILL be a 914World.com banner!

Posted by: Lawrence Jun 10 2005, 04:46 PM

I really wanted to go this year. Back when they were Tweeks, it was a pretty good weekend. Freebie food and soft drinks, door prizes, etc.

Bring sunscreen... after walking around drooling on cars for two days, I looked like a lobster.

Oh.. and the fact that I drove both ways from Des Moines topless in my Wrangler... that might have helped, too. :evil grin:

-Rusty

Posted by: Engman Jun 10 2005, 04:53 PM

QUOTE
I really wanted to go this year.

Lawrence - you can still make it!

If ya dont caome - we will talk about you!

M

Posted by: Lawrence Jun 10 2005, 04:57 PM

QUOTE (Engman @ Jun 10 2005, 05:53 PM)
Lawrence - you can still make it!

If ya dont caome - we will talk about you!

M

You'd talk about me if I was there next to you...

Posted by: GWN7 Jun 10 2005, 07:12 PM

QUOTE (Lawrence @ Jun 10 2005, 02:57 PM)

QUOTE (Engman @ Jun 10 2005, 05:53 PM)
Lawrence - you can still make it!

If ya dont caome - we will talk about you!

M

You'd talk about me if I was there next to you...

Bad gas?