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Posted by: army dude Feb 26 2006, 09:56 AM

[B]I recently purchased a 914 from a gentleman in San Diego and I need to move it to Florida. I would do it myself however I am in Iraq and wont be home till mid May. I have no resources except limited computer time and everybody I know who could of helped is either here or getting ready to come over, again. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much!!
Ian in Iraq

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2006, 10:14 AM

I'm about as far away from California as I am from Fla. So not much I can do to help except ask questions. So what are you looking for? Just a place to store it until you can get home? or are you looking for a shipping company (transporter) lead? What can the club help with?

Posted by: brant Feb 26 2006, 10:19 AM

bump...


(lol.. hey its not #4 is it?... just kidding)


brant

Posted by: army dude Feb 26 2006, 10:31 AM

I would ultimately like to get it to Sarasota Florida but my unit is actually in Winder Georgia. If it could be transported to either, that would be great. I don't really want to store it-rather have it taken to a shop and have a few things done to it before I get back.

This is like a christmas present for me, I can't wait to drive one again.

aaagh, what is a #4?

Posted by: brant Feb 26 2006, 10:35 AM

number 4 is just a bad joke...

anyways.. back to your car.
It sounds like it is not driveable then?
so are you looking for someone to schedule assist, with a transport service?

brant

Posted by: army dude Feb 26 2006, 11:23 AM

A joke, ok.

Yes i would greatly appreciate the help of scheduling a transporter. I even thought somebody here might have that as a side business or could recommend someone.

The car is driveable and in good condition. An open trailer would be good enoogh for me. I will be indebted to someone for the help.

Where was this club when I first owned a 914 in 1985?

This place is great!!

Ian in Iraq

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 26 2006, 02:18 PM

Posted by: d914 Feb 26 2006, 02:24 PM

if you can get it here I can store for awhile, inside and have access to a good 914 mechanic,,hell I even know a few things.....as longs as its on wheels and movable no a problem......The california to here is alittle outta my league..

Posted by: Headrage Feb 26 2006, 02:27 PM

Perhaps Craig Laughlin at camp914 could help or offer advice on the transport.

http://www.camp914.com/

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 03:13 PM

Is it servicable?


Club Driving Relay,

John

P.S. I'll take the San Diego to WEST TX border leg.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 03:55 PM

If you guys want to relay the car to FL, I volunteer the NM-ish segment.

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 03:59 PM

QUOTE (Series9 @ Feb 26 2006, 02:55 PM)

If you guys want to relay the car to FL, I volunteer the NM-ish segment.

In the words of Tony Montana, "That sounds like fun to me."

John

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 05:58 PM

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 26 2006, 06:06 PM

Man, a relay would be awsome! I wish I was in the line up again

PA is not on the way....unless we take an interstate joy ride

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 06:14 PM

RELAY! RELAY! RELAY!


John

Posted by: boxstr Feb 26 2006, 06:19 PM

Well If the car is drivable, you guys go fo it. If you need a transport. Let me know.
CCLINCOASTTOCOAST

Posted by: deserttoad Feb 26 2006, 07:03 PM

Wow, a bucket brigade with a 914 would be fun! I'm in Northern Nevada, so that probably isn't much help....

Used to know a truck driver that drove a lowboy, but he's moved too.

Where there is a will, there is a way, right??

Thanks for your service, Ian.

DT

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 07:14 PM

QUOTE (deserttoad @ Feb 26 2006, 06:03 PM)

Thanks for your service, Ian.

Yes. That's exactly the point.

Let's put something together. I'll take responsibility for the move.

Members on the way sign up and let's do this for him.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 07:20 PM

OK guys,

Sign up.

I need:

San Diego to Yuma (170 miles)
Yuma to Tucson (260 miles)
Tucson to Lordsburg (150 miles)
I've got Lordsburg to (somewhere in TX) (? miles)
Mid TX to San Antonio (300 miles)
San Antonio to East TX (320 miles)
ETX to New Orleans (240 miles)
NOR to Mobile (130 miles)
Mobile to Tallahasse (240 miles)
Tallahasse to Ocala (180 miles)
Ocala to home (150 miles)

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 26 2006, 07:22 PM

That's why I come here. Always something cool happening. Didn't he say he wanted it in GA.?

Posted by: shaggy Feb 26 2006, 07:23 PM

about how long is each leg?

when is this all going to happen?

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 07:26 PM

QUOTE (shaggy @ Feb 26 2006, 06:23 PM)

about how long is each leg? when is this all going to happen?

I don't know yet. We need people to take responsibilty for the individual legs and then I'll orchestrate the move.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 07:27 PM

Step 1: Someone in SD take delivery of the car. Anyone?

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 08:19 PM

I will cover Yuma to Lordsburg or share with others as necessary to provide either support or driving, as needed.

I know of a great mexican food place in Deming, too, right along the I-10, great chile rellenos....


John

P.S. We CAN DO this thing!

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 08:24 PM

Leg lenths have been roughly outlined. See my previous post.

All legs are subject to change.

Posted by: Brian Mifsud Feb 26 2006, 08:32 PM

I'll be back in San Diego (finally) permanently (no more San Diego to Bay Area Commute) next weekend. I've got a week off between finishing my old job, and starting my new one. I'd be happy to drive east. Just trying to figure out how to get back home, after I hand off the car.

...(after some homework)... looks like Southwest Flies our of Tucson for $79... maybe I just hitch from Yuma all the way to Tucson?

What say we kick this off sometime between Monday, March 6th, and Friday, March 10th?


And IAN.... Thank you for your service to our country.

Let's take a bunch of picks guys and plot the whole journey in one thread....

Posted by: grasshopper Feb 26 2006, 08:37 PM

i may be able to get the Tallahasse to Ocala leg... i'll have to talk to my dad, since i can drive it... well i can, but i dont think he would appriciate a 15 year old driving his car

Posted by: grasshopper Feb 26 2006, 08:42 PM

well, my dad said he would do it if he was off of work. He is a pilot, so he doesn't have a set schedual.... is there a rough date that this might happen???

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 08:44 PM

QUOTE (grasshopper @ Feb 26 2006, 07:42 PM)

well, my dad said he would do it if he was off of work. He is a pilot, so he doesn't have a set schedual.... is there a rough date that this might happen???

I'll have a date when we have all the legs covered and schedules arranged.

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 26 2006, 08:48 PM

If I might make a suggestion, could someone set a calendar up that folks could fill in their availabilities in? Since there is no rush the car could stay at a persons house at the end of a leg for a couple of days before they can drive it on the next leg. This way you could start today on part one, and part two can start as soon as possible. Either way if it did deteriorate, the distance would be less and the shipping cost (if it ends up at that) would be potentially less.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 08:51 PM

QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Feb 26 2006, 07:48 PM)

If I might make a suggestion, could someone set a calendar up that folks could fill in their availabilities in? Since there is no rush the car could stay at a persons house at the end of a leg for a couple of days before they can drive it on the next leg. This way you could start today on part one, and part two can start as soon as possible. Either way if it did deteriorate, the distance would be less and the shipping cost (if it ends up at that) would be potentially less.

That's a good suggestion.

Interested parties should PM me with your availability.

Posted by: Brian Mifsud Feb 26 2006, 08:53 PM

What say we kick this off sometime between Monday, March 6th, and Friday, March 10th?

I'm off work that week. Will go San Diego via Yuma, and hitch to Tucson the same day if feasible... need to get to airport to get back home so the first 2 legs need to get done in one day.. (409miles.. I could do it if pushed)

Hey Ian.. got a decent radio in that car? Any good Arizona stations along the route?

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 26 2006, 08:57 PM

I hope it is a good runnign car We should also set up a support line for just this event.


Hey Ian, I hated the middle east. I hope you are not sweatingit too much
Thanks

Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 26 2006, 09:09 PM

This will make a great thread. Looks to me that at least 2 people will be required for each leg, both for return transportation and support. Since Ian doesn't hit the states til mid-May, there's plenty of time to work out logistics.

Licensing, insurance and correct title transfer are very important to insure that relay drivers don't have any liabilities and Ian is covered in case of problems. Wish I wasn't so far off the route; this will just add to the legend of the non-club.

Git r dun!

Marc

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 09:13 PM

Where are our Tucson Peeps?



John

Guy, Guy, GUY!

Posted by: d914 Feb 26 2006, 09:15 PM

I can do Mobile east, and or store in the atlanta area depending on final destination...

lots of vacation time!!

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 26 2006, 09:18 PM

I LOVE when a plan starts to come together.

John

Posted by: Brian Mifsud Feb 26 2006, 10:10 PM

One thought.. if Ian doesn't feel that comfortable with a bunch of strangers driving his car (+ all the liability...).. maybe we ought to just all pitch in for the cost of transport...

I'm already in $150 for airfair and gas...I believe the quote I got to move cars from California to New Hampshire (4 years back) was $1500/vehicle..

that's probably accurate for CA to GA.....that way, MORE people can contribute also...........

I'm still up for the drive as I've never been to Arizona and I'm not planning on changing jobs again so SO I'm GAME... but just a thought....

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 26 2006, 10:13 PM

$1500, Jeez dude. I just moved to PA from SD and paid $700 for each car.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 10:17 PM

QUOTE (Brian Mifsud @ Feb 26 2006, 09:10 PM)

One thought.. if Ian doesn't feel that comfortable with a bunch of strangers driving his car (+ all the liability...).. maybe we ought to just all pitch in for the cost of transport...

This is true.

Posted by: McMark Feb 26 2006, 10:18 PM

If a relay happens I'll tip in $ for gas.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 10:23 PM

QUOTE (McMark @ Feb 26 2006, 09:18 PM)

If a relay happens I'll tip in $ for gas.

Thanks Mark.

Honestly, I think a relay with a thread to document the progress would be more fun.

Posted by: Cloudbuster Feb 26 2006, 10:24 PM

I can be base leg from San Diego. Heck I live in east county -- practically AZ already.

However, along with the driver's liability issue, I don't want to be the receiver of stolen property or the victim of a poor chain-of-ownership issue.

Joe, PM sent.

Maybe we can put Mike L's BMW K75 in one of the trunks...

Posted by: Series9 Feb 26 2006, 10:28 PM

QUOTE (Cloudbuster @ Feb 26 2006, 09:24 PM)

However, along with the driver's liability issue, I don't want to be the receiver of stolen property or the victim of a poor chain-of-ownership issue.

Understood.

Posted by: green914v8 Feb 27 2006, 12:26 AM

Hey guys, its my...or was my 914. I had it up in the for sale section a few weeks back. Not that it couldn't make it or anything but ive never taken it on any really long trips before(more than 50 miles or so). I dont want to piss on a good thread, or ruin anyones fun. But it seems crazy, insurance, liability, blah blah to have so many people driving a car so many miles when you could have a insured company drive it for less than a grand. I want to help Ian out, and it looks like everyone else wants to aswell. So maybe we can find someone on here who can ship it for cheap and all pitch in so he doesn't have to pay for anything. After all he is in Iraq fighting for us...I will throw down $300 for the shipping cost if you guys want to pick up the rest and give him an awesome present. What do you guys think??

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 12:31 AM

QUOTE (green914v8 @ Feb 26 2006, 11:26 PM)

Hey guys, its my...or was my 914. I had it up in the for sale section a few weeks back. Not that it couldn't make it or anything but ive never taken it on any really long trips before(more than 50 miles or so). I dont want to piss on a good thread, or ruin anyones fun. But it seems crazy, insurance, liability, blah blah to have so many people driving a car so many miles when you could have a insured company drive it for less than a grand. I want to help Ian out, and it looks like everyone else wants to aswell. So maybe we can find someone on here who can ship it for cheap and all pitch in so he doesn't have to pay for anything. After all he is in Iraq fighting for us...I will throw down $300 for the shipping cost if you guys want to pick up the rest and give him an awesome present. What do you guys think??

That's a generous offer. With that kind of downpayment, I think putting it on a hauler makes a lot of sense.

Posted by: green914v8 Feb 27 2006, 12:44 AM

This guy...Ian, is one of the nicest guys ive talked to. Ive only emailed him!!! I would ship the damn thing myself if i diden't need the money for school. You guys think you could spare some cash for a stand up guy? I dont want to ask anything for you, but series 9 you seemed like you were going to handle the relay if you want to handle this that would be cool. People might not want to send money to someone who has no posts. Let me know what you think...

Posted by: army dude Feb 27 2006, 02:06 AM

WOW!! HOLY SMOKES!! JUMPI GEEHOZEFATS!!!? I leace to go on a mission and you guys have been busy!!
I want to start by backing up and letting you know a little about me, so you can see where I am coming fron.

My first 914 was in 1985 and was a 1.7. Pushed it to a 2.8 w/ 48 Delorrtos and hipo ignition and the works. Drove from NAS Miramar, in San Diego, to Sarasota Florida, 1 hour south of Tampa, in 42 hours after getting stopped in Ozona Texas by a cop who belonged to the Porsche club of Texas, he let me off with a warning. WWound up selling car for a girl, won't do that again, got 2 more and sold them when I transfered to Atlanta with a major grocery chain. All the while still in the military.
I am a fireman/EMT-I by profession and was a deputy chief before coming over here. I have been blown up 5 times by IED's and mortared several times, we will not mention the gun fights or RPG attacks. But, with all my injuries and making it this far the only thing that really mattwers to me any more is mking sure somebody else gets a break that they deserve. I am a combat medic and have seen soooo damn much I won't waste your time talkin about it. OK, so where am I goin with this... well, I teared up,wimpy moment here, and couldn't believe what you guys were thinking for someone you hav not met nor talked with much. The car is only a material thing and I would never hold anybody responsible for anything if they were trying to help me out. I think that you guys are by far the best club I have ever been with. Even if the relay doesn't happen I am indebted to yall for even trying to help and have fun!

I love the Idea of a relay, that is so much sexier than a transporter, but I will leave it up to you guys to decide what would work best. DID I mention it was a v8 conversion??

Thanks again for all the ideas!! MAybe I might even make WCC?!MMMMM......

Posted by: Andyrew Feb 27 2006, 02:15 AM

If its a v8 conversion, and the one that im thinking of (Grassroots motorsports 2003/4 challenge) then I personally wouldnt want to have so many people drive it.

With all the 914 owners on the board, it would require a big amount of "trust" and such because things can break so easily... Also, it could overheat, and the temptation to do burn outs would kill who ever drives it, What happens if they accidently use 1st? Also, I dont know the car, but it might not be balanced brakes wise, and someone could get into trouble on those long streches of road.....

I would not trust my car (even WITH all the spares that I have in the trunk) for a journey that far.. And thats with ME driving, knowing its limits.


Ship the thing. Heck, heres an idea... Get DLee's tow bar, take off the front bumper, (if its f/g) and have people with TRUCKS tow it across...

Andrew

Posted by: army dude Feb 27 2006, 02:42 AM

Common sense, maturity and respect are things I have seen here for a while. While I don't have the years behind me in membership like most of you do I greatly accept your advice and respect your opinions . I only started out hoping to find a transporter and never expected what blossomed. I am a very trusting individual and I will agree that maybe it isn't the best idea to relay it. My mind is really deep in the game over here and I really didn't play devils advocate on it like I should have. BUT, with SERIES 9 taking such a command over it I felt at ease. Thanks dude!

SO, I am open still and game for anything, within reason.

Thanx again
Ian in Iraq

Posted by: BarberDave Feb 27 2006, 06:28 AM

My thought is ,transporter. that will let more members Who live outside the line of transport contribute.
my 2cents Dave

Posted by: army dude Feb 27 2006, 07:14 AM

Hey Series9, what do you think? I will be off line for two days for a long mission. Will check back when I get back.
Ian in Iraq

PS THanx for everybodies thoughts; RICK 918-S, BRANT, SIR ANDY, D914, HEADRAGE, FLAT VW, SERIES 9, DR EVIL, BOXSTR, DESERTTOAD, SHAGGY, BRIAN MISFUD, GRASSHOPPER, KELTY360, McMARK, CLOUDBUSTER, GREEN914v8, ANDYREW and BARBER DAVE

Posted by: redshift Feb 27 2006, 07:28 AM

You guys rock, bigtime!

As said before, and always true from me, thanks for your service!


M

Posted by: mack914 Feb 27 2006, 07:30 AM

Hey, with over 5000 members everyone throws in $.25 and gets this guy his car. My vote is to transport the 914

Posted by: d914 Feb 27 2006, 08:18 AM

times are tough, but not that tough, I'm in for $100 if we ship it.

Posted by: green914v8 Feb 27 2006, 09:15 AM

Well then we are up to $400...i have a couple quotes in the mid $800 range. Is that a good price? We are at least half way there...

Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 27 2006, 09:18 AM

I'll add $50. Who's collecting the $$$?

Marc

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 09:20 AM

QUOTE (Series9 @ Feb 26 2006, 09:23 PM)

QUOTE (McMark @ Feb 26 2006, 09:18 PM) If a relay happens I'll tip in $ for gas. Thanks Mark. Honestly, I think a relay with a thread to document the progress would be more fun.

Posted by: mudfoot76 Feb 27 2006, 09:21 AM

Ian, thank you for your service to us. Stay safe and come home in one piece

Transporter sounds like the best idea, fully insured, one party handling the whole time. If someone sets up the paypal, I'm in too

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Feb 27 2006, 09:21 AM

I'm in when ready!

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 09:31 AM

QUOTE (army dude @ Feb 27 2006, 01:06 AM)

I love the Idea of a relay, that is so much sexier than a transporter, but I will leave it up to you guys to decide what would work best.

RELAY! RELAY! RELAY!


John

P.S. I think that Ian being in the military only adds "sugar to the cake."

Heck, I would have done it anyway, "just for the drill".

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 09:37 AM

QUOTE (green914v8 @ Feb 26 2006, 11:26 PM)

Not that it couldn't make it or anything but ive never taken it on any really long trips before(more than 50 miles or so).

Wussie!


John

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Feb 27 2006, 09:42 AM

The relay sounds like a possible insurance nightmare for the "cars owner"even before he takes possesion of it. I suppose a "great race"story is more fun to tell the Grand kids ,but a trailor sounds more fun to live to tell everyone!

Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 27 2006, 09:43 AM

Ya'll noticed that I posted that I just shipped two vehicles from San Diego, to PA for $700 each this last July, right? I still see people throwing around larger numbers. I used DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers). All I got was insurance and that was it. It should not be over $800 for sure.

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 09:57 AM

QUOTE (mudfoot76 @ Feb 27 2006, 08:21 AM)

Ian, thank you for your service to us. Stay safe and come home in one piece  :flag1: Transporter sounds like the best idea, fully insured, one party handling the whole time. If someone sets up the paypal, I'm in too

Uh, that "voice of reason" stuff is a "buzz kill" , but I have to agree.

John

P.S. The Relay would be alot more fun though.

As for driving another's automobile, my folks taught me to respect others property.

I would regard the car as my folks taught me.

Besides, burn-outs are just idiotic, especially for adults.

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 10:31 AM

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Feb 27 2006, 08:57 AM)

QUOTE (mudfoot76 @ Feb 27 2006, 08:21 AM) Ian, thank you for your service to us. Stay safe and come home in one piece  :flag1: Transporter sounds like the best idea, fully insured, one party handling the whole time. If someone sets up the paypal, I'm in too Uh, that "voice of reason" stuff is a "buzz kill" , but I have to agree. John would regard the car as my folks taught me. Besides, burn-outs are just idiotic, especially for adults.

My mother just called here and I told her about this thread, she said "Put your Dad and I down for $100.00."


John

P.S. I do not know about my Mom driving a V-8 'teener though, she would probably want to do burnouts in it!

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Feb 27 2006, 10:34 AM

I t looks like there should be enough donations to ship it there by the end of the day!

Posted by: Leo Imperial Feb 27 2006, 10:37 AM

QUOTE (Dr Evil @ Feb 27 2006, 07:43 AM)

Ya'll noticed that I posted that I just shipped two vehicles from San Diego, to PA for $700 each this last July, right? I still see people throwing around larger numbers. I used DAS (Dependable Auto Shippers). All I got was insurance and that was it. It should not be over $800 for sure.

I just shipped the wife's car for $500 with DAS from Norcal to Cold assed Jersey.
Sorry the westy is not available to do a pickup at this time.

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 11:01 AM

Maybe, we could get this guy to drive it, only six cents a mile.





From today's Arizona Republic Newspaper- http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0227chassisjockeys.html


John

P.S. There would still be money left over for tequila to power our driver!

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 11:17 AM

Good morning guys,

Well, it looks like the transporter would probably be safest way to do this.

I'll collect the money and I would like for the previous owner (green914v8) to make the shipping arrangments, please.

PayPal: jfoiv@cableone.net

Posted by: Brian Mifsud Feb 27 2006, 11:30 AM

I'm good for the $100 I would have spent on airfare and gas.

I believe we've hit the $500 mark in pledges.


Much less fun than driving the car with toolbox in hand........
Maybe I can take a picture of the funds being transferred and start the relay thread with that???
Payment sent

Posted by: Mueller Feb 27 2006, 11:35 AM

just paypal'd ya...not a lot, but it should help...

Posted by: mudfoot76 Feb 27 2006, 11:55 AM

Paypal sent

Posted by: d914 Feb 27 2006, 12:27 PM

paypal'd $100.00

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 12:39 PM

Things are going well.

I'll cut donations off around $1k. I'll send any left overs to Lauren's MS charity.

But we're not there yet. Keep 'em coming.

Posted by: KELTY360 Feb 27 2006, 01:41 PM

Paypal sent $50.00

Posted by: aircooledboy Feb 27 2006, 02:43 PM

Huh? Where'd the last reply I typed go?

Anyway, good to see the old school non-club rear it's drunken head every now and again.

Things have been butt ugly around here financially, but I can "temporarily re-allocate" $50.

Pay pal already sent.

My family thanks you for your service Ian. A small token of that.

Be safe.

Posted by: mudfoot76 Feb 27 2006, 03:09 PM

How's the collection going?

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 04:06 PM

We're around $460 right now.

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Feb 27 2006, 04:17 PM

Ian I'm located 20 miles from Winder,Ga in Athens. You are welcome to ship the car to Ga and I can store it at my house and check it out for you.

I've got 3 914 V8 conversion cars here now and can't see where one more will be a problem.

Bob

Posted by: SpecialK Feb 27 2006, 04:18 PM

Paypal sent....good cause! Be careful over there Ian!

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 07:11 PM

We're going to meet the goal tonight.

Just a few more.

Posted by: green914v8 Feb 27 2006, 07:12 PM

I sent my $300...

So far my cheapest quote is $825 from bravotransport.com
Im still waiting on DAS to get back to me. They seem like they are the cheapest from what i heard. I was looking to ship the car around march 10th.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 07:13 PM

QUOTE (green914v8 @ Feb 27 2006, 06:12 PM)

I sent my $300...

Like I said before, very generous.

Thanks.

Posted by: Flat VW Feb 27 2006, 07:17 PM

QUOTE (Series9 @ Feb 27 2006, 06:13 PM)

QUOTE (green914v8 @ Feb 27 2006, 06:12 PM) I sent my $300... Like I said before, very generous. Thanks.

Extremely kind,

You must like this fella.

John

Posted by: deserttoad Feb 27 2006, 07:28 PM

Sent mine at lunch today - must be getting very close!

Great site with even better members!



Wife has a cousin that's an MP down in Fallujah, so we understand the job - It ain't easy, but it's necessary.

Stay safe,

DT

Posted by: Eddie Williams Feb 27 2006, 09:02 PM

OK I'm in. Anyway that I can help. I live near Beaumont, TX. I'll also PayPal some $$$

FYI. I'm in the Air Guard, and was already on Active Duty for Noble Eagle when Iraqi Freedom kicked off so I didn't get a chance to go, since then my unit has been remissioned, so my deployment oportunities are slim to none. Any way, now I work at the 842 Transportation Batallion, Port of Beaumont, so I guess you can say I'm in the business of moving vehicles for the Army!!!

Posted by: Series9 Feb 27 2006, 09:06 PM

$825 now. I'll ask for more if this isn't enough.

You guys did a nice thing today.

Posted by: Brian Mifsud Feb 28 2006, 04:14 PM

BUMP...

Has somebody signed up to collect the car? Need someone?

Posted by: Series9 Feb 28 2006, 05:15 PM

QUOTE (Brian Mifsud @ Feb 28 2006, 03:14 PM)

BUMP... Has somebody signed up to collect the car? Need someone?

The previous owner is taking care of arranging shipping and taking the car to the transporter.

Posted by: itsa914 Feb 28 2006, 07:05 PM

I got some $$ if more is needed.

Posted by: Series9 Feb 28 2006, 07:20 PM

QUOTE (itsa914 @ Feb 28 2006, 06:05 PM)

I got some $$ if more is needed.

We're good right now. I'll ask for more, if needed, but it looks like at least $100 is going to charity.

Posted by: SpecialK Feb 28 2006, 09:11 PM

Excellent!! Way to organize it Joe!!

Posted by: MrsUnFun Feb 28 2006, 11:52 PM

Hi - it's Laurie (John Unthank's wife), recent visitor to the SoCal contingent, and someone who spends a lot of time with a.i.s. Hey you guys, I have a thought. I've been on the periphery of this thread since it's inception and I'm gonna add 2 cents here.

The only thing I could think of all day was John Belushi in Animal House and his motivational speech culminating in the famous toga party when they were all kicked out of school.

I mean, come on now, are we going to be voices of reason, or ARE WE GONNA HAVE SOME FUN !!!!????

How thrilling is it to ship a car across the country? Okay, there's a picture of it being loaded, and gosh here's another one of it being unloaded. If I were sitting in Iraq with limited computer time I think it'd be a lot more fun to see my vehicle in each state with it's corresponding beautiful scenery and talented, good-hearted and mechanical individuals taking a leg of the journey from my old home to my new home. You remember the old "if you can't be there, be Kodak" thing.

Just envision the possibilities:
- required pictures of the passing of the keys
- typical blogs with trip details
- leaving a little something in the car for armydude when he comes back (rattlesnake eggs come to mind)
- making any repairs necessary along the way - maybe with the money that's been donated
- just plain old making the trip
- just plain old arriving in Florida
- heck, just plain old arriving in Arizona
- h,e,double toothpicks, just plain old arriving anywhere you plan to go when you drive a 914

We just took a trip from Arizona to Indiana and back in the fall, and it's darned exciting just to see if you're gonna make it. Everyone here knows that. It's the edge. You're all addicted to the edge.

I figure any breakdown that may occur on the trip would have occurred anyway when armydude comes back and tries to put his first 1000 miles on it. We could iron these 1000 miles out for him!!!

With all of the good will everyone constantly expresses around here it interests me to think of what a special little trip this could be for armydude's new car. Heck, it's like his Christmas present, he said. Wouldn't it feel good to take care of it for him? Wouldn't it be a blast to entertain him? Doesn't it get your creative juices flowing? It would be like having a little 914 reality show for armydude in Iraq. Can anyone think of anything more fun? I mean, I've had to be "an adult" for most of my life now - can't we all have a little kid fun? DON'TCHA THINK IRAQ NEEDS A LITTLE FUN???

Unless I'm mistaken, armydude's car insurance should cover anyone he gives permission to drive the car? And who's gonna drive it hard or wild?? I can't imagine anyone from this crowd doing anything but babying it.

Now come on, dudes, whadya say? Are we gonna sit here and take it...???


P.S. - Hey armydude, what do you think?

Posted by: Series9 Mar 1 2006, 12:01 AM

Holy crap. How do you say no to that?

Well, I was one of the first to want to do a drive/tow. I'm still in, but we will really need the TX group to step up.

I'm gonna tag it with a S9 decal and a hat in the glove box.

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 1 2006, 08:18 AM

QUOTE (MrsUnFun @ Feb 28 2006, 10:52 PM)

The only thing I could think of all day was John Belushi in Animal House and his motivational speech culminating in the famous toga party when they were all kicked out of school.

Yeah, what she said.........................

John

P.S. "forget it, she's rolling"

Posted by: army dude Mar 1 2006, 08:54 AM

Hello,
I am back at my camp and I think what you people have done is great!! All I wanted was a phone number to get a transporter, now you guys have gone some place I never anticipated. I will find ways to take care of everybody who did this and wanted to.

I have always said I am game for anything but I will let series9 work it out. Things are out of control here and right now I have a way too full plate to even think about this. Maybe I should have waited till I got home to buy my dream but I knew it was right when I saw IT!! Sorry for getting ya'l involved in this but thanks for the Help!! Words can't express my thanks enough!!

I'm crazy enough for anything!! I'll holla back later !! Series9

Posted by: Eddie Williams Mar 1 2006, 08:57 AM

Am I the only one in Texas to step up??? Come on there has to be some of you guys out west. The hardest part will be getting it from El Paso to San Antonio.

Posted by: mudfoot76 Mar 1 2006, 09:04 AM

QUOTE (MrsUnFun @ Mar 1 2006, 12:52 AM)

Now come on, dudes, whadya say? Are we gonna sit here and take it...???

Heck, when you put it that way....

Well if it goes down as such, I'll send seanery a few extra $$ and donate a 914world.com sticker...


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Posted by: Flat VW Mar 1 2006, 09:32 AM

(MrsUnFun talking)


What? "Over"?


Did you say "over"?


Nothing's over until we decide it is!


Was it over when the Germans
bombed Pearl Harbor?


Hell, no!


-Germans?

-Forget it, she's rolling.


And it ain't over now.


'Cause when the going gets tough...


(Patriotic instrumental music)


the tough get going! Who's with me?


Let's go! Come on!


(MrsUnFun screaming)


(Tense instrumental music)



What the $%#& happened
to the 914Club l used to know?


Where's the spirit?



Where's the guts?


This could be the greatest night
of our lives...


but you're gonna let it be the worst.


"We're afraid to go with you, MrsUnFun.
We might get in trouble."


(Shouting) Just kiss my a** from now on.


Not me! l won't take this!

Posted by: Eddie Williams Mar 1 2006, 10:54 AM

IS THAT A PLEDGE PIN...

ON YOUR UNIFORM???

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 1 2006, 01:35 PM

There must be someone in TX with V8 teener experience?

I mean EVERYTHING is bigger in TX, so they say?

John

Posted by: Eddie Williams Mar 1 2006, 01:55 PM

David Lee comes to mind....

Posted by: d914 Mar 3 2006, 07:27 PM

If it comes down to it I'll cash in FF mileage and fly to EL Paso????!!! I need to visit a friend in Austin anyway!!

Posted by: grasshopper Mar 3 2006, 07:34 PM

if the relay is still on, im still in....i agree, it does sound more fun

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 3 2006, 10:15 PM

Relay! Relay!

Posted by: Series9 Mar 4 2006, 01:04 AM

Hey guys,

Look back at the original request. If we can get members to sign on for all the legs, the relay is on.

Posted by: army dude Mar 4 2006, 01:54 AM

Well lets go out with a bang!! 1st stop...adds new flares, 2nd stop...adds interior stiffening, 3rd stop...adds new seals, 4th stop....new airdam, 5th stop...adds turbo , 6th stop ...somebody wakes me up from my dream,wet stain on front of pants, embarrsassed, hide my head, crawl back into corner......really, I don't need a drug test , thanks, I'm alright, therapy works well - they say !!!

This 914 thing is addicting, isn't it?

Posted by: alpha434 Mar 4 2006, 02:28 AM

I'm in. If it goes through colorado...

Posted by: ffranktly Mar 4 2006, 03:03 AM

just got home from work, the server for the 914 site has been down for a few days... Great Thread!... you guys are terrific to help our Army Buddy, and i would like to donate to the cause, as my job is preventing me from joining in the relay... sounds like a lot of fun!!... let me know when to send money, i know where to send it on paypal... thanks!... frank

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 08:52 AM

Joe, is any of your flying experience derived from the military?


John

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 11:48 AM

QUOTE (Series9 @ Feb 26 2006, 06:20 PM)

OK guys, Sign up. I need: San Diego to Yuma (170 miles) Yuma to Tucson (260 miles) Tucson to Lordsburg (150 miles) I've got Lordsburg to (somewhere in TX)  (? miles) Mid TX to San Antonio (300 miles) San Antonio to East TX (320 miles) ETX to New Orleans (240 miles) NOR to Mobile (130 miles) Mobile to Tallahasse (240 miles) Tallahasse to Ocala (180 miles) Ocala to home (150 miles)

Posted by: Series9 Mar 4 2006, 12:59 PM

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Mar 4 2006, 07:52 AM)

Joe, is any of your flying experience derived from the military? John

I earned up through my commercial-single while in the military, but on the civillian side of the base.

Posted by: Series9 Mar 4 2006, 01:06 PM

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Mar 4 2006, 10:48 AM)

QUOTE (Series9 @ Feb 26 2006, 06:20 PM) OK guys, Sign up. I need: San Diego to Yuma (170 miles) Yuma to Tucson (260 miles) Tucson to Lordsburg (150 miles) I've got Lordsburg to (somewhere in TX)  (? miles) Mid TX to San Antonio (300 miles) San Antonio to East TX (320 miles) ETX to New Orleans (240 miles) NOR to Mobile (130 miles) Mobile to Tallahasse (240 miles) Tallahasse to Ocala (180 miles) Ocala to home (150 miles)

Final arrangements are close on the shipping.

Unless I can get firm committments for each leg, it's going on a trailer.

I mainly need the west TX to San Antonio leg covered.

Honestly, it will be much more trouble to relay the car, but I do understand that it would be a good thread for the owner to follow from Iraq.

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 04:55 PM

I think I hear the transport truck.

John

Posted by: Gint Mar 4 2006, 07:57 PM

QUOTE (Series9 @ Mar 4 2006, 12:06 PM)

I mainly need the west TX to San Antonio leg covered.

Do I have to drive down there and do it myself? Starting where to San Anotonio?

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 09:08 PM

I will support and/or drive or do whatever else is needed from Yuma, AZ to Deming, NM.

I think if someone went from Deming, NM to San Antonio, TX we would be pretty good.

I was thinking a driver and another support vehicle.

John

P.S. Chile relleno dinners in Deming, NM are on me.

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 4 2006, 09:09 PM

Just a suggestion, but at this point we might get more action if we start a "Relay drivers needed for CA to GA" thread along with a brief summary and link to this thread. JMHO.

Marc

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 09:13 PM

Deming, NM to San Antonio TX = 654.28 miles

John

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 09:15 PM

Yuma, AZ to Deming, NM = 454.34 miles


Piece of cake!


John

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 4 2006, 09:30 PM

QUOTE (KELTY360 @ Mar 4 2006, 08:09 PM)

Just a suggestion, but at this point we might get more action if we start a "Relay drivers needed for CA to GA" thread along with a brief summary and link to this thread. JMHO. Marc

I not so sure, this item has had plenty of "play" right here......


John

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 4 2006, 09:45 PM

That's cool, just trying to think of ways to wake up the masses. It pays to promote.



Marc

Posted by: Series9 Mar 5 2006, 11:30 AM

I was planning on taking Lordsburg to Ft. Stockton(ish).

We mainly need Ft. Stockton to San Antonio covered.

Posted by: dlee1967 Mar 5 2006, 04:06 PM

Missed this thread at it's start as I have been at a family reunion in Baton Rouge, LA.

I could get it from San Antonio to New Orleans if I can do it over two weekends. I would also wimp out and tow it on my trailer as I have a car that I want to bring back from New Orleans........David Lee (Houston, TX)

Isn't there enough cash now to send it on an INSURED car hauler????

Posted by: Series9 Mar 5 2006, 05:31 PM

QUOTE (dlee1967 @ Mar 5 2006, 03:06 PM)

Isn't there enough cash now to send it on an INSURED car hauler????

Yes.

And it will cost more to drive it. But our guy in Iraq would like it more to watch the excange happen.

Posted by: RobSchott Mar 5 2006, 07:57 PM

If we can get it to Phoenix.... I can get it to ABQ. las curcse N.M.

Rob

Posted by: newto914s Mar 6 2006, 02:20 PM

Series9 PM sent.
I may be able to pick-up leg to San Antonio

Posted by: Series9 Mar 6 2006, 07:32 PM

I've had to go ahead and make the final decision.

The car is going on the transporter with the new owner's blessing.

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 6 2006, 07:48 PM

All for the best, I'm sure.

John

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 6 2006, 07:53 PM

Sounds like the sensible solution.......Damn! Thanks for doing the organizing Joe. How do I get a Series 9 sticker?

Marc

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 6 2006, 08:01 PM

QUOTE (KELTY360 @ Mar 6 2006, 06:53 PM)

Thanks for doing the organizing Joe. How do I get a Series 9 sticker? Marc

Yes, thank you, Joe.

I sure like the hat you sent Tettster, I kinda pinched it from him.


John

P.S. It has become my favorite 'teening hat.

Posted by: Series9 Mar 6 2006, 08:03 PM

QUOTE (KELTY360 @ Mar 6 2006, 06:53 PM)

Sounds like the sensible solution.......Damn! Thanks for doing the organizing Joe. How do I get a Series 9 sticker? Marc

Send me your address. If you'll put it on paint, colors other than black or yellow will work.

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 6 2006, 09:08 PM

Joe, I will meet you in Deming for the rellenos anyway.

Do you drive the RS very much?

John

P.S. Thanks to armydude for being a good sport.

I hope the thead provided some distraction for you during appropriate times.

I guess this means the burnouts are cancelled, huh?

Posted by: Series9 Mar 8 2006, 12:22 PM

The arrangements have been made.

The car should be on the hauler in the next 24 hours.

We collected $920. The cost was $755.

That's $165 to charity.

Thanks Guys.

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Mar 8 2006, 02:20 PM

To all of you!

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 11 2006, 06:21 PM

Well?

John

Posted by: Series9 Mar 11 2006, 07:24 PM

It's on the way.

Posted by: army dude Mar 12 2006, 12:32 AM

Thank You All so much!!! This could not have been done without great members!! Awesome job! I want to get everybodies address so I can send them a little something from here. I owe you guys a HUGE one!!

58 days and a wake up........back in georgia
65 days and a wake up........to drive

Thank you all for supporting us here, we couldn't do it without you!!

Posted by: KELTY360 Mar 12 2006, 12:44 AM

No, Ian.....THANK YOU...for answering the call. Getting your car across the country was a piece of cake compared to your putting it on the line halfway around the world for a fight you didn't start and can't finish. I salute you. Make it home safe so you can enjoy that teener. Keep your head down.

Marc
Bravo Troop 1/9 1st Air Cav RVN 1970-1971

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 26 2006, 06:52 PM

Did the car arrive?

John

Posted by: d914 Mar 26 2006, 07:01 PM

58 days and we get to buy you

Posted by: malaga_red75 Mar 27 2006, 11:44 PM

WOW, I was about to go to bed, as it is a school night, and was searching around the website when I came across this thread. It looked interesting, so I read it, I read all 8 pages of the thread and was just taken back. The thought of a group of poeple with the same passion come together and willing to drive someones car cross country, a person that they had not even met, is just amazing. I think you all should go kick back, have a beer, and watch an episode of Seinfeld. You guys are amazing and deserve the greatest. A special shout to goes to series9 for organizing everything. Just thought i would throw that in there...

-Peter

Posted by: army dude Mar 28 2006, 06:29 AM

Yes, the car did arrive in good condition! My father forgot it had a v8 and roasted the tires in 2nd. He is now restricted till I get home.

As of today I have 30 days till I start home and will be in Ft Stewart, Georgia on the 10th of May. It is coming fast!!

Ohhh, I cant wait to drive!! Thanks again to everybody and especially Series9!!

Ian in Iraq

47 days till stateside
51 days till I drive

Posted by: Flat VW Mar 28 2006, 01:37 PM

QUOTE (army dude @ Mar 28 2006, 05:29 AM)

Yes, the car did arrive in good condition! My father forgot it had a v8 and roasted the tires in 2nd. He is now restricted till I get home. As of today I have 30 days till I start home and will be in Ft Stewart, Georgia on the 10th of May. It is coming fast!! Ohhh, I cant wait to drive!! Thanks again to everybody and especially Series9!! Ian in Iraq 47 days till stateside 51 days till I drive