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Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 10:58 AM

Come one. Come all. Help us celebrate.
When: Wed. April 18th 1:00 pm
Where: Hooter Casino on Tropicana in Las Vegas.

If you have been around the Club for any length of time, you know the buyer, you know the seller and you know the car. The new owner is flying into Vegas at noon on Wednesday, April 18th. You are all invited to come witness the change of ownership at the Hooters Casino. After the exchange the new owner will be driving his new prize home.

Ok. Start guessing. Who is the seller? Who is the buyer?

Posted by: jhadler Apr 17 2006, 11:03 AM

Would it give it away if I said that the buyer is a member of the "white glove" contingent? (his words, not mine...)

-Josh2

Posted by: Gustl Apr 17 2006, 11:07 AM

sorry, can't make it

maybe anybody could be so kind to take photos and post it here

Gustl

Posted by: Toast Apr 17 2006, 11:09 AM

Headrage and Turkey

Posted by: WRX914 Apr 17 2006, 11:11 AM

I will try to make it... I need to get there anyway, I sold them a Hummer golf cart and need to do a little PR with them.

Keith

Posted by: Howard Apr 17 2006, 11:25 AM

Think I figured out the buyer, didn't know Scott was selling the Shalom

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 11:50 AM

A clue: The seller says he will be down to only 19 cars when this sale is completed.

Posted by: neo914-6 Apr 17 2006, 11:54 AM

Hope it's not yours, would you still be a member?

SteveLV has a bunch there so he's my next guess.

Has Renegade completed Tom's Suby conversion?

See you there in November...

Posted by: Jenny Apr 17 2006, 11:57 AM

Does the seller have a second home based out of palm springs??

Jen

Posted by: Joe Sharp Apr 17 2006, 12:03 PM

So I know who the seller is but which car is it?
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: Mike D. Apr 17 2006, 12:06 PM

Seller: Craig
Buyer: Ferg

Did I Win? :beer:

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 12:08 PM

Josh nailed the buyer.

Gustal - yes we will take pictures.

Toast - Uhhh . . . . NO!

Keith - See you there.

Howard - Not Scott or the Chalon. Didn't you read the thread title. It says 'a cherry 914'.

Felix is a smart and talented guy.

Jenny - Craig has the most cars in Oregon, Howard has the most in SoCal, the seller is their Vegas counterpart.

Joe - you have seen the car before.

Mike - you are half right. Sorry no beer. You win a Pepsi.

Posted by: skline Apr 17 2006, 12:25 PM

What are you trying to say John? Dont beat around the bush or anything, just come right out and say whats on your mind............Buddy!

Posted by: JmuRiz Apr 17 2006, 12:27 PM

Not that I'm even close to that location, but is it Wed the 19th or Tuesday the 18th?

Posted by: LvSteveH Apr 17 2006, 12:28 PM

The suspense is killing me

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 12:32 PM

Sorry Scott, I just couldn't resist the opportunity to kill 2 birds (you and Howard) with one stone. I have never seen your Chalon so pay no heed to my cheap shot. Who knows, maybe I will get to see it actually on the road at the WCC.....









in 2010.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 12:34 PM

Oops. My bad. It is Wednesday, the 19th.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 12:36 PM

I guess you will have to come to Hooters to find out.

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Apr 17 2006, 12:36 PM

Me too! I think I peed alittle!

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 12:41 PM

To fuching funny.

Posted by: Jenny Apr 17 2006, 12:53 PM

LVSteveH is selling to Ferg.

Oh, yeah.

Jen

Posted by: Ferg Apr 17 2006, 12:55 PM

I hope we can figure it out before at Hooters

Ferg

Posted by: Ferg Apr 17 2006, 12:57 PM

OK then, my soon to be new ride... this shot taken by Ernie at RRC


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Posted by: Ferg Apr 17 2006, 01:01 PM

John so I know how to spot you at the airport, I suggest you come dressed in the proper attire


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Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 17 2006, 01:03 PM

Ferg,
I think I see a rock chip scratch the size of the tip of a needle on the left hand side of that chrome bumper. Plus, it looks like he last washed that car using a hard water source, i can see a few spots on the hood.

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 17 2006, 01:06 PM

That dosen't look cherry...it's more gold to me...or do I need a new monitor?

Posted by: Toast Apr 17 2006, 01:16 PM

Posted by: BMartin914 Apr 17 2006, 01:17 PM

I think they have nogotiated a 5 gallon water cooler jug of distilled water be thrown in the trunk with the deal.

Posted by: LvSteveH Apr 17 2006, 01:24 PM

List of things to do:

1)Reassemble car
2)Reassemble motor
3)Buy bondo
4)28 cans of Krylon
5)Pick up day labor on D street
6)Deliver car in the darkest corner of the parking garage


Can any of you imagine the scrutiny of selling a car to Ferg.


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Posted by: Toast Apr 17 2006, 01:29 PM

I'm staying out of this.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 17 2006, 01:56 PM

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EDIT - Attachment reduced for my 56K friends.

In the foreground L --> R. Fergs new 914, Fergs old 914. (A real Creamsicle and Elvira in the back row)


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Posted by: Howard Apr 17 2006, 04:30 PM

And didja see the dirt on the bottom of the right front tire?

Posted by: anthony Apr 17 2006, 04:31 PM

Ferg, so why sell your sweet six and now buy this one? I don't get it.

Posted by: jhadler Apr 17 2006, 04:32 PM

Sorry Ferg, you gotta admit, that was pretty funny...

Gorgeous car by the way. Ferg, you're a fortunate man to have picked such a perfect specimen of a 914.

Can't wait to see it...

-Josh2

Posted by: Ferg Apr 17 2006, 04:35 PM

My white gloves are already packed
I'm really looking forward to having a 914 i'm not afraid to drive to work, I may not even cover it when it's in the garage
OK yes I will

Ferg

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 17 2006, 04:39 PM

Anyone coming from LA wanna stop at a woodcutters lodge in the SB mountains and pickup some rear control arms for Lil Ole Me?

Posted by: Ferg Apr 17 2006, 04:41 PM

Just got to the point that I had to much $ wrapped up in a toy. I'll miss the speed of the six, but I know i'll enjoy the gold car almost as much

Ferg

Posted by: MW 914 Apr 17 2006, 05:58 PM

I'm a little confused and surprised by this latest development. If it is true, ferchrisakes put a sway bar on that thing!

Posted by: MW 914 Apr 17 2006, 06:01 PM

OK then, my soon to be new ride... this shot taken by Ernie at RRC
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Hey! I think I took that. I know a concourse car when I see one!! Somewhere I have a pic of the "factory" wood dash.

Posted by: Gint Apr 17 2006, 06:17 PM

Grats Ferg! Please drive this one once in a while.



FYI...

If you load this thread, you will load the full size picture regardless of whether or not you click on the thumbnail. In fact, once the thread fully loads, you might as well click on the thumbnail to view the picture in all it's full size glory because it already loaded. Ha!

Please resize your pics folks...

Posted by: Flat VW Apr 17 2006, 06:19 PM

Shaggy's '72 car has the rare wood dash option, Oak I think.

Do they have Oak trees in Germany?

John

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 17 2006, 06:25 PM

Steve,

I haven't told Ferg about the overspray you can see in that picture, so you still have time to fix it before he knows anything about it.

Posted by: LvSteveH Apr 17 2006, 07:04 PM

Swaybars are over-rated, and so is having a lot of horsepower for that matter. Take your car, once the 3.2L conversion is done. You'll be getting tickets all the time, pushing the capabilities of both the car and the driver to the limits while potentially endangering the innocent public at large.

Now, consider the dijon bomb, you can take it to redline at will in most gears without breaking any laws, yet you still get the exhilaration of indy car like sounds while maintaining safe and sane speed and performance. The same goes for sway bars. While Mike and Waide were leisurely motoring along, I was holding on for dear life, all without exceeding the speed limit.

Safe is good, the motoring public thanks you.

Posted by: Howard Apr 17 2006, 07:20 PM

Sorry, Steve. I have to call on your last post. Nice Car!!

Posted by: LvSteveH Apr 17 2006, 07:29 PM

That is not overspray, it's accenting..... big difference! Notice how it gradually blends in with the chassis. Anybody can mask off a wheel well to paint the exterior, but it takes skill to properly blend the two together.

Posted by: carreraguy Apr 17 2006, 07:42 PM

Likely in mid May - not a bad idea though!

Posted by: swood Apr 17 2006, 07:50 PM

Hmmm....I never can make any club meetings within 20 miles or so of me, but I will be in Vegas that day!!!!

Where exactly are you guys meeting?

Posted by: pib Apr 17 2006, 08:17 PM

But seriously, congrats ferg!

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 17 2006, 08:25 PM

Posted by: Ferg Apr 17 2006, 08:28 PM

Dijon Bomb

Posted by: Mrs. K Apr 18 2006, 12:54 AM

Do they have booster seats there??? If so I think A-aron is on spring break and could be there....

Lisa

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 18 2006, 04:26 AM

Sorry. I did not know that. My Bad.
(Damn. That is twice in the same thread I have Fuched up. )
The picture I posted has been resized.
"I promise I will never do it again" :fingers crossed smilie:

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 18 2006, 04:35 AM

Now you're talking.

1:00 PM Wednesday April 19th.
Hooters Hotel & Casino. 115 E Tropicana Ave.
1/2 block east of The Strip. Next to the Tropicana. Across from MGM.
It is what was the old San Remo Hotel Casino.
In the back of the casino there is what looks like a regular Hooters restaurant.
See you there. I sent you a PM with my cell phone number.
If you look like your avatar we should have no trouble picking you out of the crowd.

Posted by: Ferg Apr 18 2006, 07:05 PM

Packing my bag. See you guys tomorrow

Ferg

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 18 2006, 07:16 PM

No takers on stopping by the cabin in the woods?

Posted by: Grimstead Apr 18 2006, 09:49 PM

You talking about our ole Grump? I just so happen to be heading to LV tomorrow night. Won't make it for the Hooters gig, but we'll still be in Vegas till Sat.

How can I help you?

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 18 2006, 10:08 PM

That would be ole Grump

There's some control arms (3 pair) there I'm in need of... long story, got pimped on some International orders. LV gets them 1/2 way here anyway

Sounds like too short a notice to get them held there or driven to the I-70 junction

Posted by: Toast Apr 18 2006, 10:20 PM

Hey, at least it will make it all the way to the Land of the Red and back without 200 mile stretch on the back of AAA bed.

Posted by: WaideS Apr 18 2006, 10:26 PM

Safe is good, whatever.....
The bad part is when you take a corner you practically scrape one side of your bumper and your "top" head light is blinding on-coming traffic........definite hazard......definite

Ferg, it'll be the ride of your life.

Posted by: WaideS Apr 18 2006, 10:27 PM

Where did Steve quote go?

New fangled system

Posted by: Grimstead Apr 18 2006, 10:40 PM

Well my In-laws live in Vegas (Summerlin), does that help?

Posted by: Jenny Apr 19 2006, 12:56 AM

Have a safe trip, Ferg!!

And post lots of hooter pics! (.)(.)
(I think those look better than Z's (*)(*) )

Jen

Posted by: brant Apr 19 2006, 02:03 PM

I wonder if this car has passed the white glove test yet?

bump
brant

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 19 2006, 03:02 PM

Do they like rusty control arms?

Posted by: Jeroen Apr 19 2006, 03:10 PM

forget about the car... where's them hooter pics?

j/k... congrats Ferg!

Posted by: LvSteveH Apr 19 2006, 09:57 PM

John had to work, so I imagine he'll get pics posted when he gets home later tonight. It was good seeing Ferg again. We should all be very proud of him, not one complaint! I'd like to say it's because the car was so good he couldn't find anything wrong, but we all know that's not true. I think he's just happy to have something he can enjoy driving without being so concerned about it getting hurt. I suggested he pick up a lug wrench, in the event of a flat (the car already had the jack and hubcap removal tool) and he said quite confidently that in the event of a flat, he has AAA.

He was a pleasure to deal with, and I'm sure they'll have many happy miles together. Last I heard he made it to Utah in short order, with no issues.

I did notice a little more leakage than usual when looking it over in the parking lot. It had a very light leak from the oil cooler seals ever since the engine was installed, but now the filter was a bit wet. So either the light leak progressed to a class II, or it may have a bad oil filter. It just had an oil change a few weeks ago, and everything looked great, so I'm betting on a bad filter, or maybe the seal on the old filter got stuck to the filter console, and now it has two seals sandwiched together. Either way it's not leaking enough to be an issue, just annoying.

I hope Ferg has a good trip, he should be back home by Monday. I'm sure he'll eventually find the Concours 914 he's been dreaming about, until then this will keep him in the club.

Oh, and our waitress had the biggest "eyes" in proportion to her "face" I've seen in a while Nice girl.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 20 2006, 05:42 AM

What a GREAT DAY. It started when I picked up Ferg at the airport.
We then went to Hooters for lunch and waited for the others to arrive.
The first to join us was WRX914. Thanks for buying lunch Keith.
(It was nice to finally meet you after over a year of PM's and phone conversations.)
A short time later LvSteveH and the guest of honor (the Dijon Bomb) arrived.
Then it was out to the parking lot for a PPI (Post Purchase Inspection) and to consummate the deal.

The 914 Experts Ferg (Mike) - VegasRacer (John) - LvSteveH (Steve) - WRX914 (Keith)




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Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 20 2006, 05:49 AM

I suppose you all want to see photos of the Teener, Right?

Here is Ferg giving a close inspection of his new ride.


Oops. Wrong picture.
That looks more like Waide "The Stalker" Stockhill checking out Eric's hot wife.

Let me try again.
Here is Ferg checking out The Dijon Bomb.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 20 2006, 06:06 AM

Is it to late to back out of the deal?
"Crap. I only bought a one way ticket. How am I going to get to back home."



Trying it on for size. Nice headlights.



The buyer and the seller.
"Trust me. All 4's are supposed to make that noise"



Artsy Shot.



Ferg had his camera and took some photos also.
I am sure he will post them when if the car makes it all the way to Colorado.



On the way to Moab for the weekend.
Happy Motoring my friend. See you at the WCC in PDX.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 20 2006, 06:11 AM

The Money Shot.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 20 2006, 06:14 AM

OK. One more.


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Posted by: jasons Apr 20 2006, 07:40 AM

Is the Hooters Casino just the San Remo with a boob-job?

Posted by: Jenny Apr 20 2006, 09:51 AM

Them there are some shiny legs!!

Jen

Posted by: WRX914 Apr 20 2006, 01:17 PM

It was very cool meeting you John and Ferg. Your welcome for lunch... it really is my pleasure!

Steve, John, Ferg - Damn cool guys.

Ferg, enjoy your car and I hope you made it to Moab safe and had a kick ass time biking while you were there.

Keith

Posted by: LvSteveH Apr 20 2006, 01:47 PM

Ferg has made it Moab in one piece and was happy with the car. I don't know how it does it with only 70hp or so, but the little car will motor right up the hills at 85mph as long as you keep it around 3500rpm. Use the torque Luke.......Use the torque.

My only question is how he's going to use the clutch if he gets hurt mountain biking?

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 20 2006, 03:52 PM

That is one way to put it.
They really did a nice job on the remodeling.

Posted by: BMartin914 Apr 20 2006, 05:20 PM

Hockey stick. Or one of his crutches...

Posted by: Ferg Apr 23 2006, 08:38 PM

I"M BACK

Car ran great, no problems Thanks again for lunch Keith, and thanks for the pickup John., You guys rock. And thanks to steve for letting the dijon bomb go to it's now home.

Moab was great, 3 perfect days of riding... I don't have pics yet, but I'll post them as soon as I do.

Ferg.

Posted by: Gint Apr 23 2006, 09:00 PM

Give me a call later in the week after the rain quits and we can get together and compare stocker/progressive carb notes.

Posted by: brant Apr 23 2006, 09:09 PM

cool Ferg!

If my face wasn't too sunburned to put a phone to my ear I'd call...

glad you made it home safely and had such a good time
drive that car to work this week so I can see it!

brant

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 24 2006, 12:04 AM

Welcome back Ferg!

brant, how was bob's race?

Posted by: brant Apr 24 2006, 08:43 AM

good ...
very fun
pictures will come later.
The upcoming DE is going to be a hoot!

ferg, you gonna bring that fancy new car or what?

brant

Posted by: Ferg Apr 24 2006, 08:47 AM

Gonna try Sat, but my friends wedding that weekend is killing me.

Ferg