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Posted by: pjhaun Jul 23 2005, 06:35 PM

some pictures of the meet

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Posted by: reverie Jul 23 2005, 08:02 PM

The weather was perfect. I didn't need any parts, but you know how it is... if you make the mistake of bringing money, you buy stuff you didn't know you needed. It's a very strange phenomenon which requires more research.

I nominate Der Campmeister for the long distance award.

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 23 2005, 08:06 PM

hi phil, didn't even know you showed up. you must have been in the upper lot. good turnout this year. it was fun not to be a seller this year. i didn't spend much but picked up a few interesting little bits and ends. whole lot of fun not having to load up a truckx2 . there were quite a few wheels for sale this year. some guys thought they were gold and i'm sure took them home. lots of members showed up. didn't know there is a member close to me with a raby 2270. full meal deal to include a tangerine. the new green paint job got oohs and ahhs. perfect weather. some talk come up of a cruise up hwy410/chinook pass/packwood/skate creek road cruise in the fall.

k

Posted by: DNHunt Jul 23 2005, 08:11 PM

Der Campmeister did Ok. He got some of my coin. My purchase 4 of these. Starts with a P, next letter a, next letter n, next letter a. You can guess the rest. Loving it right now but, I have to enter the check Monday. Wrote it on the business account so the wife won't know but, the accountant hates when I use the business for personal stuff. Screw the SOB

Dave

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Posted by: TimT Jul 23 2005, 08:40 PM

JW is a legend.. why has no one posted pics of this Porsche guru?

Posted by: Rand Jul 23 2005, 09:31 PM

pjhaun: Thanks for posting photos. My son and I had a great time today. We came for the experience but sold a few things too. Bonus.

I tried to pay Craig $10 to take my '75 bumpers back to Camp 914, but he didn't have room.

Eddie914: Can't believe I missed that killer deal on the fiberglass IMSA front bumper/spoiler! Good meeting you.

John Kelley: Thanks for the bumper! I look forward to one of your workshops in the Seattle area. Hint hint.

Kevin: I can't believe you didn't take those #450 springs for your teener! Someone did take them away though... Just think how well his Boxster is going to handle now! Soon he will be trading his masseuse visits for a chiropractor.

spiritedTreiber: Looks like you got a good deal on that car! Nice. Good to meet you.

John Walker: THANKS for keeping this event going. Looking forward to next year.

In the mean time... Any more Porsche shows/events coming around the Seattle area??? Please post a thread.

Posted by: boxstr Jul 23 2005, 10:24 PM

Hey Thank you one and all for the great time in Seattle today. It was great meeting new faces and seeing old ones. Phil I didn't see you??
I am strong in character this evening, since I didn't buy ANYTHING.
But I did sell ALOT.
Okay now it is time for those of you up north to nmark your calenders for the Susnet Porsche swap meet Spet.11 Sunday. in Beaverton Oregon.
CCLINBOFAONMONDAY

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Posted by: boxstr Jul 23 2005, 10:24 PM

Another one..

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Posted by: Rand Jul 23 2005, 11:34 PM

How about the very choice VW bus with the 911 motor? Nicely done!!! I think he is well-known, but I have to ask.... who was it and any other info????

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 24 2005, 08:54 AM

i had forgotten about the 4 mystery tubes. get this guys, there were 4 tubes with "free" written on them. 2 sets of 450# rear springs . they were as thick as my index finger. the owner was no where to be seen. 450#, why? might just as well put steel rods in and throw away the shocks . craig always seems to lighten a few wallets when he comes up. the meet was sort of out of control this year. usually you have to unload and then pull you vehicle out. this year everybody just left their big trucks and vans parked in the display area. jw was not pleased. why brad k doesn't list his super nice 6x15 and 7x15, 5 lug fuch in the classifieds. you had me going with BOAOM craig. but i figured it out.

k

Posted by: greenie Jul 24 2005, 10:02 AM

What fun the swap meet was, my neighbor & I take the freshly painted & partially assembled "green one" to the swap meet. What a confidence booster that was.
Lots of positives on how great she looked.

I met a lot of club guys , it's funny how I felt I knew them, I had to meet "Rhody Guy" , I made sure I was very very nice to him & had absolutely NO business transactions with him! He is a super guy & we had some good laughs about "another layer of the onion."

Met Craig of Camp 914 ( about $450.00 contribution to his good business day ) Beware he really pushes those Pilot driving lights. I couldn't say no.

DN Hunt visited a bit, two guys hovered over my car for & hour, turns out that they both have 914s sitting for many years & seemed inspired by my car to get working on them.

Great fun & great guys to hang with.

Posted by: scotty b Jul 24 2005, 10:08 AM

Got any pics of the notchback beside the 911 cab?

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Posted by: Michael J Jul 24 2005, 11:13 AM

What a fun day and enjoy talking with some club folks face to face. The traffic up I-5 was ugly so I got there late but was still able to pick up a few trinkets. Some of the nice paint jobs on the cars that showed up made me look with some disdain at the work the PO did to mine. But what the heck I was able to take the top off and have a great drive home. It looks great when it is sitting by itself back in the garage.

Posted by: reverie Jul 24 2005, 12:27 PM

Rand, that sure was a beautiful bus!! It had BC license plates, so it will probably be at the Great Canadian VW Show (along with a lot of other awesome VWs) in Vancouver BC on Sunday, August 21st:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=125443
I always get up early to drive to that event.. and any event in JP's back yard.

Somehow I missed seeing that notchback! But I did ogle Greenie's car for a while.. quite excellent. I thought it was Eric's car at first glance, but the wheels are different.

Phil, we need to do something over your way again.