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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ TEENERPALÜZA Driving Event - Sept 24-27, 2020
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 7 2020, 07:17 PM
Feeling the need to get out and drive? Missing that interaction with other teeners? Mark your calendars for September 24-27, 2020 and join other 914 owners for some fantastic driving in beautiful east Tennessee.
This fall, head to the mountains of east Tennessee to celebrate 50 years of the Porsche 914 in America. The drive will be based in “action packed” Pigeon Forge, TN – home to Dollywood, outlet shopping, music theaters, moonshine distilleries, mini golf and go-karts! What more could you ask for?
Roads? You’re asking for roads? Well, then… how does close proximity to some of the best roads in the southeast – Foothills Parkway (including The Missing Link), The Dragon, Moonshiner 28, Cherohala Skyway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway – sound?
FRIDAY DRIVE: We’ll enter the newest section of Foothills Parkway in Wears Valley and travel west to US129 / The Dragon. From there, the drive takes us into North Carolina along Moonshiner 28. Photo op at Fontana Dam and then break for lunch and free drive afterwards. Hit The Dragon multiple times or take the scenic Cherohala Skyway.
SATURDAY DRIVE: A day of leisurely scenic driving in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and a portion of Blue Ridge Parkway. Lunch in Maggie Valley and then return the way we came. Plenty of pullouts to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Smokies.
Feel free to join us for the entire weekend or meet up with us for one of the drives. The main goal of this event is to bring 914 enthusiasts together to enjoy driving mountain roads. And with Pigeon Forge as the base of operations, there is plenty to do while not driving.
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LODGING INFO
https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/
4236 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
For Reservations:
Reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-502-7058 then select option 3 then 1. Please be sure to use Group Code 66-575. Reservations must be received by the Resort no later than 08/24/2020.
In order for the group rate to remain valid, there must be at least 10 reservations made within the group block. The rates will revert to the prevailing rate at the time of cutoff when less than 10 reservations are made.
Reservations made other than described above (such as third-party online sites) may not be changed to reflect the group rate and therefore the attendee may not be associated with the group.
Check-In/Check-Out:
Check-in time begins at 4:00 p.m. Each reservation for which the required deposit has been received is guaranteed for late arrival until 11:59PM of the scheduled Check-In Date. Reservations that have not arrived will cancel the remaining dates of the reservation and forfeit their deposit. Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. A late-departure charge may apply for any room(s) occupied after the scheduled check-out time.
Payment & Cancellation Policy:
A deposit equal to the room rate plus tax is due at the time of reservation. Final payment for all Reservations is due upon check-in. A security deposit equal to a fifty dollar ($50) credit card hold or two-hundred dollars ($200) cash deposit is required at check-in for each Reservation to cover any incidentals. This amount is fully refundable upon check-out if no incidentals are charged and there is no room damage.
Cancellations for individual reservations must be made seventy-two (72) hours prior to the first check-in date in order to avoid payment of a penalty in an amount equal to the cost of one (1) night’s room and applicable taxes. Deposits are refundable if you cancel prior to the seventy-two (72) hour cancellation window. All rates are in US dollars.
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GOODIES / EXTRAS
There will be an event t-shirt - details TBA
Possible group meal Friday night - details TBA
Possible group viewing of Soul of Motown show Saturday night - details TBA
Vendors: if you are interested in donating items to be given away, please PM me.
http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ - it's free
Posted by: 914forme Jul 7 2020, 08:55 PM
thanks for putting this on, and getting us an event to enjoy our 914s. Now if mine will be done. 
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jul 8 2020, 06:01 AM
will register today, already blocked the dates at work for leave, see you there!!!
Phil
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=12871
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=21449
Posted by: bahnzai Jul 8 2020, 07:33 AM
Booked the hotel and pumped!!!
Thanks SO much for organizing this.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=15452
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1262
The road is calling...
Could not get registration to work...will try again later.
Posted by: 914dave Jul 8 2020, 01:23 PM
Room is booked , already had time off request in. Registration didn’t work for me either. Try again later. Woohoo!!!
Posted by: dlee6204 Jul 8 2020, 01:28 PM
Thanks for organizing this. Looking forward to it
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 8 2020, 01:52 PM
I will check on the registration system and let you know when it is working properly. Thanks for the heads up!
Steve
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 8 2020, 08:25 PM
http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ is now working!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jul 8 2020, 08:42 PM
http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ is now working!
not workie for me
Posted by: bahnzai Jul 9 2020, 03:46 AM
It may be me, but I still couldn’t get registration to work. Thanks
Posted by: 914dave Jul 9 2020, 04:10 AM
It may be me, but I still couldn’t get registration to work. Thanks
It’s not just you
Posted by: bahnzai Jul 9 2020, 06:48 AM
@Olympic 914
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10862
Hello Tom & Kiran...looking for you guys to join us
Ok...I cannot seem to get Tom’s call out to work
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 9 2020, 07:33 AM
Pretty difficult to troubleshoot when all you get is "An error occurred processing the form. Please try again" A google search shows this is a common issue with the form plugin I was using 
So... back to a basic form. Should work now 
Posted by: 914dave Jul 9 2020, 07:39 AM
It works!!! Thanks Steve
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Jul 9 2020, 07:46 AM
http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ is now working!
not workie for me
It works!!! Thanks Steve
OK , registered!!
see Ya'all in September!
Posted by: sholman5 Jul 9 2020, 03:44 PM
Registered. Can't wait. I think that we all need a break to clear our heads, do nothing but drive and surround ourselves with new and old friends.
Posted by: 914dave Jul 10 2020, 09:24 AM
Posted by: Olympic 914 Jul 10 2020, 05:40 PM
@Olympic 914
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10862
Hello Tom & Kiran...looking for you guys to join us
Ok...I cannot seem to get Tom’s call out to work
Got it....
Room booked. On to registration.
Looking forward to seeing you guys again. This will be the first time I've had the Teener on the Dragon. Ran it a bunch on the motorcycle and the Cayman.
Hope I can keep up.
Posted by: lvnzdrm Jul 11 2020, 02:20 PM
I’ll be booking my room this week. I’ve got the all clear from CEO. I’ll be driving solo for this one.
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1262
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6509
@olymipic 914
Posted by: bahnzai Jul 11 2020, 03:20 PM
Sounding fantastic!! I better get a move on....
ok, how do I rotate this ?
Posted by: Olympic 914 Jul 11 2020, 05:38 PM
Sounding fantastic!! I better get a move on....
ok, how do I rotate this ?
Ha-Ha
Love being a 914 owner. I swear we will pull the engine out at the slightest provocation....
Posted by: 914dave Jul 13 2020, 09:12 AM
Sounding fantastic!! I better get a move on....
ok, how do I rotate this ?
Ha-Ha
Love being a 914 owner. I swear we will pull the engine out at the slightest provocation....Dan
That engine looks too far gone to save. I’d be willing to come haul the scrap away if you’d like.
Posted by: bahnzai Jul 14 2020, 04:05 AM
Dave,
As always, you are too kind
It is so hard these days to find that kind of selflessness and the desire to uplift mankind!!!!
Actually having to replace the engine harness. There was a recall from Porsche about 20 years ago for this on the 1995 993 models. I was unaware and had been chasing electrical gremlins for months. It could have been a disaster! A meltdown or electrical fire.
I will keep your offer in mind every time I bust my knuckles.
Posted by: 914dave Jul 14 2020, 04:48 AM
Dave,
As always, you are too kind
It is so hard these days to find that kind of selflessness and the desire to uplift mankind!!!!
Actually having to replace the engine harness. There was a recall from Porsche about 20 years ago for this on the 1995 993 models. I was unaware and had been chasing electrical gremlins for months. It could have been a disaster! A meltdown or electrical fire.
I will keep your offer in mind every time I bust my knuckles.
Any time Dan!!!
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 19 2020, 05:17 PM
Just over a dozen 914s set to be in attendance (along with ~2 dozen attendees) with a couple months to go. Still plenty of time to http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/. 
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5956 is donating a set of his aluminum rockers 
More great giveaways in the works!
See you in September!
Posted by: Porscheracer1 Jul 19 2020, 06:44 PM
My neck hurts...
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Posted by: Grosbard Jul 19 2020, 09:31 PM
@Olympic 914
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=10862
Hello Tom & Kiran...looking for you guys to join us
Ok...I cannot seem to get Tom’s call out to work
Thanks for the message! (I just saw it...I don't know why I didn't get a notification about it in my email...strange!). I will definitely try to attend! It's hard to predict at the moment if I will be able to make it work, but I definitely want to see you guys again!!!
Posted by: lvnzdrm Jul 22 2020, 07:25 PM
Registered!!
Posted by: Al Meredith Jul 25 2020, 01:17 PM
I registered some time ago , then read that the site didn't work , How can I tell if I'm registered ?
Posted by: stevegm Jul 25 2020, 02:53 PM
Registered.
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 25 2020, 04:15 PM
You are registered, Al. See you in September.
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 26 2020, 12:55 PM
Just got back from driving the first 25 miles of the Friday drive. Found out the road we'll be taking to Wears Valley has recently been paved so super smooooooth.
Room block available for ~month before being released to the public. If you plan to attend, be sure to book your room soon.
https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/
4236 Parkway
Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
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For Reservations:
Reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-502-7058 then select option 3 then 1. Please be sure to use Group Code 66-575. Reservations must be received by the Resort no later than 08/24/2020.
Posted by: Ecke Liebhaber Jul 27 2020, 11:23 AM
Calling for a room today.
I just wanted to veify that I am registered.
Bates McLain
Thanks for laying out the drives etc!
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 27 2020, 01:34 PM
Yes, you are registered. See you in September.
Posted by: Al Meredith Jul 27 2020, 02:06 PM
Can the registration program print out a last of registrants so we all know who is in . Al
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 27 2020, 05:53 PM
Here are the people registered so far. Many of them will be bringing a +one
Sorry, I don't have corresponding 914world handles. In fact, some may not be members here.
Jody Camak
Jon Clark
James Damiano
Ellen Hays
Chris Holman
Kelvin Knight
Brady Lambert
Doug Leehr
Thomas Linder
Brian Ludden
Brian Marks
Steve Martin
Bates McLain
Al Meredith
Clay & Betty Perrine
Steven Schleif
Danny Thomas
Dave Toppin
Philip Wagner
Rob Wright
If you don't see someone who you think should attend, give them a shout and point them to the http://okteenerfest.com.
Posted by: 914dave Jul 29 2020, 08:09 AM
Posted by: sholman5 Jul 30 2020, 03:29 PM
What is the going rate per night for rooms ? I have heard that they are starting you out at $200 per night and you have to negotiate your way down. Tried to book online at first. Showed no availability, but the day after was $69. I don't mind a business trying to make a profit, but that seems a little steep.
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 30 2020, 07:24 PM
Yeah... Pigeon Forge lodging in the fall can get crazy expensive - especially once the leaves start turning.
However, the group rate for Teenerpalüza is ~$70/night plus taxes. I have no idea what the standard room rate is for that weekend.
For Reservations:
Reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-502-7058 then select option 3 then 1. Please be sure to use Group Code 66-575. Reservations must be received by the Resort no later than 08/24/2020.
Reservations made other than described above (such as third-party online sites) may not be changed to reflect the group rate and therefore the attendee may not be associated with the group.
Hope that helps.
Posted by: poorsche914 Jul 31 2020, 07:14 AM
Updated attendee list found in Post #36.
Approaching 20 914s with 33 people. 
Posted by: Al Meredith Jul 31 2020, 10:27 AM
registered at Wild Bear , call the 800 # very easy . Al
Posted by: ClayPerrine Jul 31 2020, 10:47 AM
I just called and reserved our room.
I am soooooooo looking forward to this. I am about to go stir crazy!
FYI... we are only bringing one 914 this time.
Clay
Posted by: bahnzai Aug 9 2020, 04:55 AM
Another signed up, my brother and sister-in-law are coming.
We have about 2 weeks left on our block of rooms at the hotel...
Posted by: 914dave Aug 12 2020, 12:32 PM
Posted by: Garland Aug 12 2020, 02:38 PM
Add Michigan to the list, see ya in September.
Road trip!!!!
June 28th Michigan Waterford Hills Road Racing:
(Turn ahead, and Track)
Posted by: sholman5 Aug 13 2020, 04:30 PM
Room is booked. Great rate, plus going up a day early. Can't wait.
Posted by: 914four Aug 15 2020, 08:16 AM
Clay
Which six?
Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 15 2020, 08:22 PM
Clay
Which six?
The blue one. We have been doing lots of work on it.
Posted by: poorsche914 Aug 21 2020, 07:00 AM
Just a reminder there are only a few days left before any remaining rooms in our room block are released to the general public. Reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-502-7058 then select option 3 then 1. Please be sure to use Group Code 66-575. Reservations must be received by the Resort no later than 08/24/2020.
Host hotel is https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/ located at 4236 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN.
An updated list of registered attendees (minus any +ones) is below. If you have registered and don't see your name OR you haven't yet registered, please http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ before 9.14.20 so I can get a final shirt count to the printer.
A Tech Session "Electric System Troubleshooting" has been added to the event activities and will be hosted by Clay Perrine.
Jody Camak
Jon Clark
Bob Cunningham
James Damiano
John Forbes
Marc Fritz
Jack Geoghegan
John Grier
William Grier
Ellen Hays
Chris Holman
Bill Jay
Steven Jeffers
Jacob Klein
Kelvin Knight
Brady Lambert
Doug Leehr
Thomas Linder
Brian Ludden
Brian Marks
Steve Martin
Bates McLain
Clay Perrine
Steven Schleif
Danny Thomas
Glenn Thomas
John Thurwachter
Dave Toppin
Philip Wagner
Jay Weikel
Rob Wright
Posted by: 914dave Aug 21 2020, 07:31 AM
I am so looking forward to seeing everyone. We should have a blast!
Posted by: bludden Aug 21 2020, 12:29 PM
reservations made!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Aug 21 2020, 12:56 PM
Reservation made!
Posted by: poorsche914 Aug 24 2020, 01:16 PM
One last reminder that what's left of our room block will be released to the general public after today. If you plan on staying at the host hotel, be sure to book your room TODAY! Reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-502-7058 then select option 3 then 1. Please be sure to use Group Code 66-575. Reservations must be received by the Resort no later than 08/24/2020.
Host hotel is https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/ located at 4236 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN.
If you haven't yet registered, please http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ before 9.14.20 so I can get a final shirt count to the printer.
A Tech Session "Electric System Troubleshooting" has been added to the event activities and will be hosted by Clay Perrine.
Also, wanted to mention there will be a few "prizes" to be given away including a set of aluminum rocker panels from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5956 , a bag and ladies tote from Red Line Nine, and a set of rotors from PMB Performance @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1110
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Aug 25 2020, 12:33 PM
One last reminder that what's left of our room block will be released to the general public after today. If you plan on staying at the host hotel, be sure to book your room TODAY! Reservations may be made by phone at 1-877-502-7058 then select option 3 then 1. Please be sure to use Group Code 66-575. Reservations must be received by the Resort no later than 08/24/2020.
Host hotel is https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/ located at 4236 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN.
If you haven't yet registered, please http://okteenerfest.com/teenerpaluza-registration/ before 9.14.20 so I can get a final shirt count to the printer.
A Tech Session "Electric System Troubleshooting" has been added to the event activities and will be hosted by Clay Perrine.
Also, wanted to mention there will be a few "prizes" to be given away including a set of aluminum rocker panels from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5956 , a bag and ladies tote from Red Line Nine, and a set of rotors from PMB Performance @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1110
looking forward to it. Cars and coffee is nice but few other aircooled cars here , and this past week i was the only 914 and none of the corvairs made it, just a couple aircooled 911's. AND too hot for decent driving aroudn here right now, so i hope it cools down, i am watching the temps there and its still pretty warm in Tn too. Hoping for some cool nights!!
have you designed the shirt yet, Steve?
Posted by: poorsche914 Aug 25 2020, 12:45 PM
No, not yet
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 9 2020, 06:15 PM
Updated the attendee list in http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&showtopic=347112&view=findpost&p=2844641
Look like we'll have upwards of 4 dozen attendees with 28 914s
Still a few more days to get registered if you want a t-shirt.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 10 2020, 08:04 AM
No, not yet
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hey Steve, i may have a friend coming with but he's not really interested in the shirt etc, but may change his mind once he sees it, anyway Jim has been up to Okteenerfest before, and found out he will be able to get the time off and come up. If he doesnt want a shirt, is there any reason to "register"? just riding along -
Oh and i hope your temps cool off in the next 2 weeks, looks a little warm still.... i know you cant control the weather but..., but it does not matter, we will be driving teeners in the trees!! - is there a good place to go hang out outside in the evening like up in Helen along the creek?(with room for proper social distancing of course as well).
Looking forward to it,
Phil
Posted by: naro914 Sep 10 2020, 10:17 AM
OK, so I've been told I've been noticeably absent from this thread and event. Even being accused of hiding in my basement not seeing the rest of the world.... lol. Nothing could be further from the truth on that!!!
We went to Colorado in April to see Nadine's mom after Nadine's father died, then starting Memorial Day weekend, we were at the track as a vendor for 6 straight weekends. Had a few off in July, went to Summit Point Raceway to drive at the end of July (had a bad trans fluid leak that ended the weekend early), Spent a week in Florida for my fathers surgery, and have been to the track twice since then to work.
Trust me...I really REALLY want to be there and really REALLY wanted to have a normal Okteenerfest. Steven and I spoke about this months ago and unfortunately our schedule (for this year at least) conflicted with every single weekend in September and most of October... 
But I am getting to race next weekend, so that's good! (17 914's are currently signed up for the PCA Club Race at Summit Point!!!).
So to the person that shall remain nameless...no, we are NOT alike in hiding from the world!! 
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 10 2020, 10:42 AM
or... hang out at the https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/dining/wild-bear-tavern/ and enjoy its German cuisine and selection of beer and liquor (closes at 8:00 ). A short distance down the Parkway is Patriot Park. Or, we can hang out in the parking lot 
Two more weeks...
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 10 2020, 10:49 AM
Hey, Bob... good to hear from you. Have fun at Summit Point and the other upcoming weekends of racing.
Hopefully, 2021 will be a more "normal" year and Okteenerfest can resume as usual.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 10 2020, 11:52 AM
OK, so I've been told I've been noticeably absent from this thread and event. Even being accused of hiding in my basement not seeing the rest of the world.... lol.
So to the person that shall remain nameless...no, we are NOT alike in hiding from the world!!
Methinks Thou Doth Protest Too Much. (A variation on a line from Shakespeare's “Hamlet”)
As the nameless person in your post, I have to say it worked. You finally emerged from the basement and posted.
I am glad to hear you are staying busy. Sorry we are going to miss you at Teenerpalooza. We will post pictures, so you can view them from the basement.
FYI... I can't hide in the basement, they don't put them in houses in Texas. But I will admit to spending a lot of time in the garage.
Posted by: naro914 Sep 10 2020, 12:08 PM
Ha! I've been active posting in a lot of places, just not where you are Clay...maybe on purpose??? 
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 10 2020, 12:59 PM
Ha! I've been active posting in a lot of places, just not where you are Clay...maybe on purpose???
sorry we will not get to see you guys this year!, well good thing its not an official Okteenerfest, so your perfect record for attendance to Okteenerfest may still be in place. well we may have to vote on that, or atleast there will be an asterisk ** in the official record book
, i guess that may leave just a few of us that have made and driven our car at all the Okteenerfests........ Hope to see you next year!!!! Good luck at the races,
Phil
Posted by: Betty Sep 11 2020, 11:56 AM
OK, so I've been told I've been noticeably absent from this thread ...
Please give Nadine our condolences? And we hope your Dad is doing ok now?
We're just happy you're getting to race and doing the business thing!!!
We're going to miss you guys soooo freaking much, but life does happen. If even the tiniest hole opens up in the schedule, you know where to find us that weekend!
How about posting some video of Summit Point?
That many 914's in a club race?!?! - it' s going to look just like racing did back when 914's were new.
Posted by: Al Meredith Sep 11 2020, 03:13 PM
"I hate it when this happens" I'm going to have to cancel my weekend in Pigeon Forge as I am scheduled for spine surgery on the 25th. I was hoping I could work around the date but the Dr. just called with the date . I will surely miss y'all . I be good shape next year. Al
Posted by: stevegm Sep 12 2020, 12:42 PM
Is anybody bringing a drone? PM me if you can.
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 15 2020, 06:57 AM
T-shirt order has been made.
Posted by: 914dave Sep 15 2020, 07:03 AM
That looks awesome!!!!
Posted by: lvnzdrm Sep 15 2020, 07:50 PM
I’m officially unfocused at work until my return from this event! Looking forward to the drive and great people! Small, small punch list, pretty much ready!
Danny...... how’s it going?
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 16 2020, 12:25 PM
3 more work days before I am off a week to attend this event. We leave out of here a week from today!!!!!
I wanna go NOW!!!!
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 16 2020, 01:12 PM
The scenery should be phenomenal - a "leaf watching" map I saw predicts the leaves in the Smokies to be near peak the weekend of Teenerpalüza.
Posted by: bahnzai Sep 16 2020, 07:51 PM
I’m officially unfocused at work until my return from this event! Looking forward to the drive and great people! Small, small punch list, pretty much ready!
Danny...... how’s it going?
Going back in this weekend...cutting it too close!!!
Posted by: bahnzai Sep 16 2020, 07:52 PM
"I hate it when this happens" I'm going to have to cancel my weekend in Pigeon Forge as I am scheduled for spine surgery on the 25th. I was hoping I could work around the date but the Dr. just called with the date . I will surely miss y'all . I be good shape next year. Al
Al, sorry to hear this! Will miss meeting up with you. Thanks for the help with the tranny!
Posted by: Olympic 914 Sep 17 2020, 07:27 AM
I’m officially unfocused at work until my return from this event! Looking forward to the drive and great people! Small, small punch list, pretty much ready!
Danny...... how’s it going?
Going back in this weekend...cutting it too close!!!
Hope everything goes back together smoothly.
I'm keeping it simple, just an oil change and its ready.
See you there.
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 17 2020, 07:48 AM
Being east Tennessee, this WILL change
Might want to make sure your heat system is working. Mornings are bound to be chilly 
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 19 2020, 08:09 AM
unfortunately i will not be making the trip,
due to medical issue last week and having to miss 4 days of work i cannot make the trip.
just cans sit and drive that far right now. (kidney stones) not clearing out so i have to bail.
see you all next year.
Phil
Posted by: 914four Sep 20 2020, 12:56 PM
see you all next year.
Phil
That's unfortunate, but on the bright side, it's one way to keep you car looking good until the car show next year.
Hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 20 2020, 02:05 PM
see you all next year.
Phil
That's unfortunate, but on the bright side, it's one way to keep you car looking good until the car show next year.
Hope you feel better soon.well that’s true, and also why i was doing clear bra Xpel treatment to the front, and i am considering doing that on the rear quarters and doors too.
hope you keep that beauty as is and see you next year. i have been touching some stuff up and cleaned up a few things that i couldn’t afford to do 2 years ago... if you can believe it, it’s actually improved from last year, it since we are in the custom class, i plan on adding some tasteful dealer offered type options like ski rack etc!. just added this.....
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Posted by: Olympic 914 Sep 21 2020, 08:12 AM
Being east Tennessee, this WILL change
Might want to make sure your heat system is working. Mornings are bound to be chilly
Looks like BETA has changed the forecast a bit...
So in addition to having your Heat system in order, You will want to be sure that you Wipers work also.
Looks like Clay will be suffering this weather for most of his drive up...
Posted by: bludden Sep 21 2020, 08:16 AM
unfortunately i will not be making the trip,
due to medical issue last week and having to miss 4 days of work i cannot make the trip.
just cans sit and drive that far right now. (kidney stones) not clearing out so i have to bail.
see you all next year.
Phil
That's too bad I was looking forward to meeting you. Kidney stones are no joke take it easy!
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 21 2020, 09:19 AM
If it's any consolation, rain pictures on the Dragon look great 
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 21 2020, 09:48 AM
unfortunately i will not be making the trip,
due to medical issue last week and having to miss 4 days of work i cannot make the trip.
just cans sit and drive that far right now. (kidney stones) not clearing out so i have to bail.
see you all next year.
Phil
That's too bad I was looking forward to meeting you. Kidney stones are no joke take it easy!
yea, it really sucks but what would suck more would be having one on the trip!. Steve M. knows about that, happened to him a few years back. I got food poisoning from the BBQ joint thursday night 3 years back in Banner Elk, was sick all day friday, still couldnt eat at the banquet either... so if you ever go to Banner Elk, just dont eat at the Pink Pig, ... or the Pepto Pig i call it now
So we'lll have to get together up in Charlotte then sometime. Let me know if there are any car events starting back up and i will come up. We are down in SC and our son lives in Charlotte so we like to come up as much as we can!
Phil
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 21 2020, 12:05 PM
Looks like BETA has changed the forecast a bit...
So in addition to having your Heat system in order, You will want to be sure that you Wipers work also.
Looks like Clay will be suffering this weather for most of his drive up...
I don't think we will suffer that much. We are leaving very early on Wednesday morning, and from your pictures, we will be well ahead of Beta. Plus, Elwood just got all new seals for the passenger compartment. They fit nice and tight. Yes, I know he's a 914, so they are going to leak, but it has been cut down as much as possible. We will be putting towels inside to catch any leaks while he is on the trailer, and we have an umbrella cover for when he is parked.
And when I showed Betty this, she said "Doesn't matter, we are coming no matter what!"
We arrive very late Wednesday night, so we will see any early arrivers on Thursday!
Clay
Posted by: Olympic 914 Sep 21 2020, 12:14 PM
Looks like BETA has changed the forecast a bit...
So in addition to having your Heat system in order, You will want to be sure that you Wipers work also.
Looks like Clay will be suffering this weather for most of his drive up...
I don't think we will suffer that much.
We will be putting towels inside to catch any leaks
and we have an umbrella cover for when he is parked.
And when I showed Betty this, she said "Doesn't matter, we are coming no matter what!"
Clay
I always carry a Towel.
Posted by: Al Meredith Sep 21 2020, 12:14 PM
Phil, Sorry you and I will not be meeting again ,this time in Pigeon Forge . Both of us should be in good shape by the next function . Since I couldn't be there I went ahead and shipped your windshield stuff , you should have it by now. AL
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 21 2020, 12:29 PM
Looks like BETA has changed the forecast a bit...
So in addition to having your Heat system in order, You will want to be sure that you Wipers work also.
Looks like Clay will be suffering this weather for most of his drive up...
I don't think we will suffer that much.
We will be putting towels inside to catch any leaks
and we have an umbrella cover for when he is parked.
And when I showed Betty this, she said "Doesn't matter, we are coming no matter what!"
Clay
I always carry a Towel.
This year is the 42nd anniversary of the publication of the first book.
Posted by: Garland Sep 21 2020, 10:46 PM
“ And when I showed Betty this, she said "Doesn't matter, we are coming no matter what!"”
Love that answer! 
Posted by: Betty Sep 22 2020, 04:42 AM
... Both of us should be in good shape by the next function.
Just hate that both of you won't be there but you'll both be rarin' to go for the next event!
Al, I hope you'll post your status when you're able to after the surgery? And Phil, I hope that sucker gets to moving!
Posted by: lvnzdrm Sep 22 2020, 06:22 AM
Had a minor set back Saturday while driving. Fried the rotor button. Swapped over from my green car. Changed the cap, rotor, wires and new points. GPS mount is wired, and drove to work today. Tonight I adjust heat cables, rain x and pack spares and tools. See everyone soon.
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 22 2020, 07:18 AM
Phil, Sorry you and I will not be meeting again ,this time in Pigeon Forge . Both of us should be in good shape by the next function . Since I couldn't be there I went ahead and shipped your windshield stuff , you should have it by now. AL
... Both of us should be in good shape by the next function.
Just hate that both of you won't be there but you'll both be rarin' to go for the next event!
Al, I hope you'll post your status when you're able to after the surgery? And Phil, I hope that sucker gets to moving!
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3255 thanks, i am sure we'll be there next year, i am really sad to miss out, its like missing a Family Reunion!
@Al Meredith yes sir! it came saturday, sorry i didnt confirm the delivery of it.
I am doing better but still am getting some pains telling me its not all moved out yet,
i was considering still coming up a day ago, when i thought i had cleared it all but, has not so i hate to get there and then be dealing with that, so i am going to stay home, and go to carsandcoffeehhi .
Post lots of pictures!!!
Posted by: 914dave Sep 22 2020, 08:34 AM
The weather is trending in the right direction. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Sorry you won’t make it Phil.
Posted by: Minerva's 914 Sep 22 2020, 09:33 AM
Sad to add to the defectors but this past weekend my Boxster's PDK turned into a box full of neutrals. Looks like it will be a lot of work and expensive. Sigh, gotta stay here and get it back on the road ASAP.
You guys have fun.
Posted by: Garland Sep 22 2020, 10:32 AM
Just finished a partial repaint, ran out of time to make it a complete. Next is an oil change it may be a little rain-x. Just in case. 
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 23 2020, 03:54 AM
We are headed out in 10 minutes!!!!
Woo Hoo!
See y'all there!
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 23 2020, 05:38 AM
Just finished a partial repaint, ran out of time to make it a complete. Next is an oil change it may be a little rain-x. Just in case.
Man that is cutting it CLOSE!, no time to even cure! that looks pretty good too, dont mess that paint job up by not letting it cure long enough, unless you are planning on a wrap over it? have a great weekend
Posted by: Garland Sep 23 2020, 11:16 AM
No worry, Acrylic Lacquer PPG, Reassembled last night leaving first thing tomorrow morning.
Up in the air this morning changing the oil, found both rear shocks seeping from the top seal. Koni reds, I’m going with seepage, opposed to leakage. Still seem to be dampenIng.
Also I’m still going with the bumper sticker, unofficially.
Posted by: 914dave Sep 23 2020, 08:21 PM
Babies are tucked away. Tennessee bound in the am
Posted by: Tonyooc Sep 23 2020, 08:46 PM
Have fun...if all goes well I'll be there next year. Looking at places in NC next month.
Posted by: VaccaRabite Sep 24 2020, 07:29 AM
Hey folks,
THis thread is now an image uploader thread.
Just email your pics to:
Iphone users: remember... BUTTON TO THE RIGHT.
Otherwise your pics will look funny standing on end.
Zach
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On our way
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 24 2020, 09:11 AM
We are here. Got in at 11:00 pm last night.
I have to fix the left hand rocker panel, the screws fell out (Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6 ).
It is just barely raining here and a bit cool. Hopefully it will dry up soon.
We are getting ready to go find some fun roads and do the touristy bit.
Clay
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 24 2020, 10:35 AM
WOW! You two didn't waste any time
I hope to get to the hotel by 3:00 or so. Waiting to pick up the shirts
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Parking lot
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Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 24 2020, 08:01 PM
wish i could be there!! here is my pictorial contribution
i had this clear ppt applications(XPEL) so that i could be driving this in TN without fear of bugs and stones. looks good though- miss Ya’all!!
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Posted by: Rusty Sep 24 2020, 08:17 PM
We are here. Got in at 11:00 pm last night.
I have to fix the left hand rocker panel, the screws fell out (Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6 ).
It is just barely raining here and a bit cool. Hopefully it will dry up soon.
We are getting ready to go find some fun roads and do the touristy bit.
Clay
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143 You've owned the car for a year and a half. Send me your Paypal email address. I'll transfer you the cost of a screw.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 24 2020, 08:23 PM
We are here. Got in at 11:00 pm last night.
I have to fix the left hand rocker panel, the screws fell out (Thanks @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=6 ).
It is just barely raining here and a bit cool. Hopefully it will dry up soon.
We are getting ready to go find some fun roads and do the touristy bit.
Clay
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143 You've owned the car for a year and a half. Send me your Paypal email address. I'll transfer you the cost of a screw.
It has been 2 and a half years, and it was 3 screws! And it is given that we will blame EVERYTHING that breaks on the DAPO!
Wish you were here.
Posted by: Garland Sep 24 2020, 09:08 PM
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Teenerpaluza 2020 Tennessee
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Sep 25 2020, 06:19 AM
Post #109 looks like an ad for my covers! Hated to miss it...again...next year...maybe....
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 25 2020, 07:13 AM
Post #109 looks like an ad for my covers! Hated to miss it...again...next year...maybe....
i thought the same thing when i saw that!
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Posted by: Big Len Sep 25 2020, 12:00 PM
This can't be a good 914 meet without a RED car. 
Posted by: porsche914rick Sep 25 2020, 12:14 PM
Hated to miss it.
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At Fontana Dam
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914 in the rain.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 25 2020, 04:31 PM
A red one!! All better now.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 25 2020, 04:35 PM
Post #109 looks like an ad for my covers! Hated to miss it...again...next year...maybe....
We overhears a comment about all the 914s with their yamaka's on.
Betty says you need to sell them with eyes on them like the Cars movie.
Posted by: Olympic 914 Sep 25 2020, 07:01 PM
This can't be a good 914 meet without a RED car.
Lots of Blue ones here though.
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Posted by: Garland Sep 25 2020, 10:56 PM
Just pulled in. Great Friday drive! with the group, and on the way home, Enjoy Saturday’s drive everyone.
1300 miles enjoyed every minute.
Posted by: Big Len Sep 26 2020, 06:17 PM
Hit me with some pics. Where are they????
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Posted by: sholman5 Sep 26 2020, 10:01 PM
Sorry. These days it's an upside down world.
Posted by: IronHillRestorations Sep 27 2020, 07:00 AM
Sorry. These days it's an upside down world.
I thought "hey they drove all the way to Australia"
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Posted by: sholman5 Sep 27 2020, 05:09 PM
Sorry. These days it's an upside down world.
I thought "hey they drove all the way to Australia"
That's right by cracky.
Posted by: Olympic 914 Sep 28 2020, 06:20 AM
Rain
Still raining
Fog and rain.
They don't call them the Smokeys for nothing..
Lots of driving fun.
More action pictures can be seen at Killboy and 129 Photos websites. They both have sections labels Porsches for the Sept 25th maybe check the 26th also as some made multiple trips.
Killboy Photos > https://www.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10593715&g=04RK03SH0A&gf=false&page=0
129 Photos > https://xtremesportsphotography.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10594578&g=0QAK03SF03&gf=true&page=0
And now I am pulling out my rugs and cleaning out the trunks to dry everything.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 28 2020, 06:52 AM
We had a great time....
We left Pigeon Forge at 5:15 am yesterday. We turned on to our street at 9:14 pm. Got Elwood unloaded and in the garage. Pulled everything out of him so all the interior and trunks could dry out.
It was a loooooooooonnnnnnnnnngggggggg trip. But worth it.
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 28 2020, 06:55 AM
Posted by: DRPHIL914 Sep 28 2020, 07:00 AM
just checked out the us129photos.com , some great pictures of every one going around that spot! looks like fun!!!, but heard traffic was pretty heavy overall there on saturday,
i am not surprised.
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 28 2020, 07:14 AM
And we have winners!!!
James & Donna Damiano won a set of rotors from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1110 @pmbperformance with their winning hand of 9-1-4
Chris & Suzanne Holman won a travel bag from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=17633 @redlinenine with their hand 9-1-7
Clay & Betty Perrine (sorry, no picture) won a pair of aluminum rocker panels from @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=5956 with their hand 9-4-4
And thanks to John Forbes and Rix 914 Parts @rix914parts, several others with a "9 series" hand received shirts and/or oil filters.
Thank you to Eric Shea, Steve Martin, Doug Leehr, John Forbes and Rick Sumoski for their support of this event.
EDIT: and can't forget 129photos.com for some great shots up on the Dragon.
And a HUGE thank you to all those who braved the wet, rainy weather to attend. Get those 914s dried out so you can bring them back next year
steve
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 28 2020, 07:29 AM
Killboy Photos > https://www.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10593715&g=04RK03SH0A&gf=false&page=0
129 Photos > https://xtremesportsphotography.photoreflect.com/store/Photos.aspx?e=10594578&g=0QAK03SF03&gf=true&page=0
I wanted to add...
129 PHOTOS is giving 20% OFF all items purchased with code 914
Also, be watching for Highlights Photos to be posted to the web site http://129photos.com this evening. Vote for your favorite
Posted by: lvnzdrm Sep 28 2020, 06:57 PM
Headed out at 5:15 and was home just before 1:00. Just over 1350 miles and the car did great. It was nice seeing everyone again and doing some great driving. See everyone next time!
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Posted by: ClayPerrine Sep 28 2020, 07:23 PM
And a HUGE thank you to all those who braved the wet, rainy weather to attend. Get those 914s dried out so you can bring them back next year
steve
I moved Elwood outside, opened him up and took out all the carpet today. I also hung the umbrella cover on the fence. The warm weather and the wind dried everything up quickly.
Thanks again Steve for putting this one together. We really needed it.
Posted by: 914Steve Sep 28 2020, 07:42 PM
This was a great event and I enjoyed meeting everyone. Thank you Steve for putting the event on and look forward to future events. Love the featured cars of the week on 129photos.com
Posted by: 914four Oct 3 2020, 09:08 AM
A few more pictures...
A fun group of people!
Nice scenery along the way!
Beautiful area and time of year for a 914 drive.
It happens to all of us... even Steve! Thanks to Clay and others for keeping all of our cars running by any means!
Posted by: poorsche914 Oct 3 2020, 06:55 PM
It happens to all of us... even Steve!
Thanks to Clay and others for keeping all of our cars running by any means! LOL... it seems to have become a tradition for me at these events
Posted by: bludden Oct 3 2020, 09:16 PM
uploaded my pics to my 914 album (scroll down to get to them):
https://pantherfanz.smugmug.com/Family/n-4kNkq/1974-Porsche-914/
Engine quit exactly halfway between home and TN. Had to get the car towed to Eurotechnik in Hendersonville NC. Thought it was the fuel pump. A VW mechanic who stopped to help also did (checked pressure at the sensor and said it was too low). Prettiest NC state trooper made sure I was OK. A teenerpaluza guy stopped as well to check on me. Finally got it towed, had to leave it with a shop I knew nothing about with the key in a key drop since it was Saturday. Rented a car to get home.
Monday diagnosis showed I was wrong. The coil went bad. It was an original '74 part. Don't want to talk about the price the situation put me in. It's back home and now I get to deal with the damaged back end.
I had a fantastic time with you all despite the home trip and look forward to the next event.
Thanks to Bill and John for their phone support and encouragement!
Posted by: Garland Oct 3 2020, 09:26 PM
Thumps -Up!
The Long Road Home
Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 3 2020, 11:37 PM
It happens to all of us... even Steve!
Thanks to Clay and others for keeping all of our cars running by any means! LOL... it seems to have become a tradition for me at these events
Betty has done that in a skirt and heels.
Posted by: 914four Oct 4 2020, 09:12 AM
It happens to all of us... even Steve!
Thanks to Clay and others for keeping all of our cars running by any means! LOL... it seems to have become a tradition for me at these events
I can't give you a hard time because I missed the entire Saturday drive with my car in the parking lot on jack stands while I was repairing a broken clutch cable tube. Just no picture evidence... probably jack stand award worthy at a normal event.
Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 4 2020, 04:56 PM
It happens to all of us... even Steve!
Thanks to Clay and others for keeping all of our cars running by any means! I think your starter is getting old and worn out.
Posted by: Betty Oct 4 2020, 05:17 PM
Light fog
Pulled off next to a river to take the Targa top off
Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 4 2020, 05:20 PM
Driving Tennessee 32.
This road is beautiful. Lots of turns, one side is a national forest, and the other is mostly a steep dropoff. And the best part is at the state line, it turns into a gravel road, so no traffic to speak of!. It is a slow drive because of the rain. We didn't want to risk sliding off the road.
View on YouTube
Posted by: ClayPerrine Oct 9 2020, 06:24 PM
A very long package just showed up on my porch.
They are fantastic!
Thanks to Doug (DLEE6204) for providing the rocker panels, and thanks to everyone who sponsored the event.
Posted by: dlee6204 Oct 9 2020, 06:39 PM
A very long package just showed up on my porch.
They are fantastic!
Thanks to Doug (DLEE6204) for providing the rocker panels, and thanks to everyone who sponsored the event.
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