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Posted by: 736conver May 3 2006, 02:48 PM

Now that a date has been set, June 17th, and it seems good for everyone. I figure we could move this to the garage forum so no one gets left out.

For those of you who havent been to the other post, I am holding a little BBQ at my house with a little fun drive. Nothing special just a get together for the "locals" around here. I am thinking start time would be around 10:30am or so. Eat around noonish go for a drive and come back and just hang out.

I will provide food, but I ask that you provide your own beverages.
Hopefully weather will be good. If it is rainy I am not sure what we will do.

So chime in here and lets get a head count.

Posted by: lotus_65 May 3 2006, 03:05 PM

maybe... my car might be done by then and i'll be looking to stretch it's legs a little.

where exactly?

Posted by: BigDBass May 3 2006, 03:09 PM

Paul, Brian's in Mukwonago, WI.

Brian, I'm planning to be there.

Posted by: BarberDave May 3 2006, 03:15 PM

Brian; I will try to make it. I need some place to go in June. Please EMail me with your Address and zip ,for map quest. Dave

Posted by: itsa914 May 3 2006, 03:21 PM

Julie & I will be there.

Posted by: sk8kat1 May 3 2006, 03:34 PM

count me in too

Posted by: mikelsr May 3 2006, 03:43 PM

I will try and make it. Have to check my schedule. My wife doesn't like to ride in the 914 to she won't be coming with me.

Posted by: 736conver May 3 2006, 03:57 PM

Sorry forgot to put in location. But as mentioned its
W330S7879 Country lane
Mukwonago WI 53149

Posted by: ChicagoPete May 3 2006, 04:39 PM

I am interested in participating...my car is on the trailer and heading home tomorrow!

One thought that I am putting out there...Chicago Region PCA ConcoursI is the following day, Father's Day in Long Grove....

Posted by: BarberDave May 3 2006, 06:45 PM

Brian:
Got a map to your house,now how about a inexpencive motel close to your house. Seemed that all on mapquest are 12 miles away from city center. Any closer to you? Thanks Dave

Posted by: 736conver May 4 2006, 01:40 AM

Yea there is one about 10 minutes from me. Its the only one in town. I just checked their site and they arent cheap. $99 a night, Ouch.

Posted by: BarberDave May 4 2006, 04:33 AM

OK, Can I have a Name ,web site link,or phone number. If i can get my goverment discount ,that makes it more bearable. Thanks Dave

Posted by: 736conver May 4 2006, 10:19 AM

Here's a link from google.

http://si-mukwonago-wi.chidirect.com/hotel/index.shtml

Posted by: qa1142 May 4 2006, 10:41 AM

Lynne and I will make it

Posted by: BigDBass May 4 2006, 10:52 AM

Brian, perhaps you could edit your first post and keep a list of expected attendees going? Maybe include where we're coming from to help the possibilities of a caravan.

Posted by: 736conver May 4 2006, 03:13 PM

Good idea. I will start that when I get home later tonight.

Posted by: gopack May 4 2006, 03:28 PM

I am planning on attending and getting to know the "local" guys. THe only problem is i don't have a teener to drive, but maybe i can bum a ride, or at least prticipate in the BBQ/bull sesion!

Posted by: 736conver May 4 2006, 04:15 PM

Mark,

I pretty sure my brother will have a spare seat. How far off are you on your car.

Posted by: porschegal May 4 2006, 06:20 PM

Hey Brian,

Definitely one, possibly two people. Possibly a working 914

Once again, if you need any help, let me know.

Shauna

Posted by: GeorgeRud May 4 2006, 07:55 PM

My cars will be in Lake Geneva, but I'll be in Colorado that weekend. Please keep me informed of any other midwest gatherings, just con't change plans for this one!

Posted by: BigDBass May 5 2006, 07:36 AM

Posted by: gopack May 5 2006, 07:52 AM

Looks like the body shop will be done in about 2 weeks. then i have to haul it back and start to figure out he jigsaw puzzle and get it back together right and safe! i will be lucky to get it done before end of summer (my goal)!
regardless of the state of my teener, I wouldn't miss the opportunity to meet all you guys and talk cars for a afternoon.

Posted by: Bartlett 914 May 5 2006, 08:04 AM

Sounds great to me!

Kids O.K.? I plan on bringing Jessica and Steven (14 and 11)

Mark

Posted by: wbergtho May 5 2006, 02:52 PM

I'll be there in my V-8 car if it doesn't break before then. I hope it doesn't rain...cause my car is not weather proof yet!

Bill

Posted by: 736conver May 5 2006, 03:43 PM

Bill,

I am looking forward to seeing your car.




And kids are no problem as long as they stay in their cage.

Posted by: qa1142 May 5 2006, 03:56 PM

you are near Alpine Valley... right?

Will

Posted by: 736conver May 5 2006, 04:43 PM

Yea about 15-20minutes via the freeway (I-43)

Posted by: jim912928 May 6 2006, 02:26 PM

I'm tentative...we might be having my "senior in high school" graduation party that weekend.

Posted by: 736conver May 6 2006, 04:00 PM

That would be a bummer Jim. But congrats on the gradution. Send me your address in a PM. I just got back from a nice little drive working out the bugs in the 3.2. It would be nice to stop by and see how you are coming along.

Posted by: smontanaro May 6 2006, 05:12 PM

Dang, I'll be on my 25th anniversary trip with the missus wandering around Alaska...

Skip

Posted by: 736conver May 8 2006, 09:16 AM

Posted by: aircooledboy May 8 2006, 09:37 AM

Hey Brian,

Sorry for the delay, but I had a few loose ends to tie up before I was sure. My wife Beth and I will be there with the 8. Really looking forward to it.

Looks like the crowd is growing pretty good. You sure you don't want to delegate some of the chow or supplies?

Posted by: theman352001 May 8 2006, 12:01 PM

Brian,

My wife Helen and I are planning on being there. (barring an act of God) The car is not fixed yet but I did find a spare pump on one of my parts cars. Problem is, it is a front pump and my questionable one is in the rear. Anyway, if the 914 is not ready and the weather is good, I have something else I can bring that would draw some interest.

Looking forward to meeting you all on the 17th.

Keith

Posted by: bjorn jacobson May 8 2006, 09:00 PM

I should be able to attend, 914 probably won't. I look forward to meeting everyone.

Later,

BJ

Posted by: 736conver May 9 2006, 02:57 PM

Ok I made up a list so far of everyone that said they will come and I also put in the ones that said they will try. The list was made from your signatures so if your information is incorrect or incomplete let me know. I included real name and club name so you can PM other memebers to plan a caravan.

Paul ,lotus 65, Minneapolis, MN
Dan ,BigDBass, Chicago,IL
Dave, BarberDave, Maumee Ohio
Garold Shaffer, itsa914, Portage IN
Mike, sk8kat1, Belvidere ,IL
Mike Matthews, Mahomet, IL
ChicagoPete, Lake Forest,IL
Will, qa1142, Lake Zurich
Mark, gopack, Madison WI
Shauna, porschegal, WI
Mark, Bartlett 914, Bartlett IL
Bill, wbergtho, Roberts, WI
Jim, jim912928, New Berlin WI
Chris DeRango, aircooledboy, Rockford, IL
Keith, theman352001, WI
bjorn jacobson, bjorn jacobson, LaCrosse, Wi

Posted by: morgan May 9 2006, 04:29 PM

I be there!!

John

Posted by: 736conver May 10 2006, 03:23 PM

John, whatcha going to be driving?

Posted by: 736conver May 16 2006, 11:16 PM

Just talked to the town board and it looks like I can close down the road for parking. Should have plenty of space now.

Also talked to Dave at GPR for some free t-shirts. Wooo Hooo.
Thanks Dave.

Posted by: morgan May 17 2006, 02:33 PM

I am going to bring this car

JM


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Posted by: BigDBass May 17 2006, 02:38 PM

Cool!

Posted by: 736conver May 19 2006, 11:10 AM

Posted by: 736conver May 21 2006, 10:54 PM

Just got an email from a long time lurker.
Dennis from Long Grove, IL is going to try and make it up. Lets get him to post for the first time. He's an original owner of his car.

Posted by: wireman461 May 22 2006, 05:12 AM

yeah I may be able to make it have to ask the misses. My 914 may not be done I am taking it to Brad down in Peoria to have all of my electrical problems figured out so it may not be in driving condition.

Posted by: wbergtho May 22 2006, 07:55 AM

Mayeur is the man for fixing anything 914....especially wiring issues! WOW is he knowledgable!

Bill

Posted by: BigDBass May 24 2006, 11:09 AM

Methinks this needs a

Posted by: akellym May 24 2006, 11:20 AM

Didn't see my name on the list, but I will be attending.

Posted by: BigDBass May 30 2006, 04:25 PM

My front brake parts are trickling in. Should have everything by this weekend so I am cautiously optimistic about having my 914 there instead of the jeep. ( )

Posted by: rick 918-S May 30 2006, 07:18 PM

I hope to building my motor by then. Too close to the WCC trip for me. Sorry guys, I have to miss it.

Posted by: Dave-O May 30 2006, 09:02 PM

I've been working on my schedule a little more. I'll be there for sure...assuming my car doesn't break before then!

Posted by: porschegal May 30 2006, 09:28 PM

The possible 914 won't be done by then.
I will be there with some sort of Porsche or other German car. Would love to tour with anyone else coming solo.

Shauna

Posted by: 736conver May 30 2006, 11:17 PM

We are down to 17 days now. Your 914 doesnt have to be pretty just mechanically sound or close to it. Mine isnt too good cosmetically but its been running good lately.

If anybody needs parts just post here and I can see what I have or maybe another member.

Posted by: wbergtho May 31 2006, 12:28 AM

If all continues to go well, count on me showing up in the LS6 914. I still need to put a few miles on it before i head out to Portland.

Bill

Posted by: itsa914 May 31 2006, 07:22 AM

Julie & I will be there.

Posted by: theman352001 May 31 2006, 07:41 AM

I am still trying to figure out my running/starting issue. Here is what I have done so far and what I think my issue is: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=52551

On the plus side, I will have evenings the entire week before the event to work on my car.

If I am not able to get the 914 running by the event, I promise to bring something old and interesting in it's place. (weather permitting) It won't be German but it will be fun.

Posted by: aircooledboy May 31 2006, 07:45 AM

3 parts cars, no waiting. Jou need sumpting, say da word mang.

Posted by: Dave-O May 31 2006, 09:07 PM

OH man, if Chris comes I will actually have to pay up on all that beer I owe him! (you might get a PM about other parts)

David

Posted by: BarberDave Jun 1 2006, 05:22 AM

THIS NEEDS A BIG BUMP !
Dave

Posted by: 736conver Jun 1 2006, 01:43 PM

I was also thinking we could turn this into a mini for sale/swap meet too. I have some parts lying around and I am sure some others have a few things to sell. Dont bring truck loads but maybe a box or two.

Posted by: aircooledboy Jun 1 2006, 02:37 PM

David,

If I gots ta pull sum parts, I'm gonna need some notice bud. Heavily scheduled at the moment, so let me know ASAP if you need something.

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 1 2006, 02:54 PM

I'm getting psyched about the event. My lurking buddy from Florida is hopefully arranging a visit to Chicago. I'm praying I succeed in fixing my brakes by then.

Partswise, I'm looking for two items with a limited budget (i.e. "Preggers" thinks she froze my budget): late parking brake handle (Mark maybe?), passenger outside door handle with unbroken mounting tab.

I have a black Hirschmann antenna if anyone needs it. Effectively brand new as I installed it then removed it.

If anyone wants to give me a hand drilling/mounting a 3rd brake light to targa bar a la Demick, I'd bring it along!

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 1 2006, 05:36 PM

I could load up the trailer with what I got.




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Posted by: BigDBass Jun 1 2006, 09:32 PM

You just wanna show off your teener trailer!

Posted by: lotus_65 Jun 2 2006, 04:15 AM

it doesn't look good for me, unfortunately. i'd have co-pilot issues, and with the fresh repairs not fully fleshed out, the risk/reward isn't there for me.

but the swap idea is a great one! gl, and have fun.

paul

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 2 2006, 08:08 AM

Posted by: 736conver Jun 2 2006, 08:48 AM

Thats a bummer Paul. You'll be missing a good time.

I am also getting some things lined up for a raffle for parts and goodies. All the more reason to come, (nudge nudge)

Posted by: 736conver Jun 5 2006, 11:43 PM

11 days and counting!!!!!

Posted by: theman352001 Jun 6 2006, 07:52 AM

It's getting down to the wire on my 914. I am going to bypass the CHT sensor with a variable resistor to see if I can get the car running. Hopefully that is the issue.

To add to the challenge, I messed up my hand yesterday and now it is in a splint. I love trying to do things one handed.

On the plus side, I had my back-up car out for a long drive the other day and she behaved beautifully. I'm still shooting for the 914 however. Besides, I need to get it off the hoist soon so I can work on another project.

Looking forward to the 17th.

PS: I saw a white 914 at the Milwaukee Mile on Sunday. Didn't get a chance to talk to the guys in it however. Anybody on this forum???

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 7 2006, 03:50 PM

hey chris ( aircooled boy) -- you wanna make caravan plans?

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 7 2006, 04:02 PM

I'd like to hear of any caravan plans and would like to participate if something gets going.

Also, if anyone coming from further away is passing through Chicago, let me know if you need a place to stay on your way to or from WI. I'm a quick and easy 10 minutes from I-294.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 7 2006, 04:16 PM

can we get a contact # just in case as well ..... you know not real sure where I am going .... we are gonna be in WI ... we are driving teeners .... all put together can be a little scary .....

Posted by: 736conver Jun 7 2006, 04:39 PM

Here's my cell number 262-470-2963. what road or highway is everyone taken to get to my house. I wont be much help if someone gets lost but I can always use mapquest to help if you get lost.

Did everyone also get my address, I believe it was posted earlier in the thread.

Posted by: porschegal Jun 7 2006, 09:03 PM

For those of you coming from Chicago, 294 merge to 94 (careful of troopers at the WI state line), then left onto 894 at the airport, left onto 43 (Beloit). Stay on 43 until Mukwonago exit. Brian'll have to take it from there. I travel from Milwaukee to the Chicago burbs daily for work, so if you need help I'll throw my cell out there: 262-352-9466. Beware the construction at the Gurnee toll as well.

John Takahara from the Chicago region owns a beautiful white teener that he races. Has antique IL plates on it. That may have been who you saw.

I will be there in the *sigh* Audi. Three porsches - zero running. I have angered the Gods of German cars. Should still be a great time!

Shauna

P.S. Has a time been set? Did I miss it somewhere in the thread?

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 7 2006, 09:12 PM

We are coming. My cell is 219-730-6418. Not sure how long it is going to take to get there from Indiana with all this #@#!$#@%^*&^ construction going on.

Oh, picture of John's car before he change the style of his numbers. Hi John I know you are lurking


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Posted by: bjorn jacobson Jun 7 2006, 10:23 PM

10:30. Lunch at noon. See everyone there.

Posted by: theman352001 Jun 8 2006, 09:47 AM

For those of us coming from the Chicago area and are taking I-94 North, you may want to consider taking the Hwy 20 exit at Racine to cut off some miles and time.

Take Hwy 20 west to Waterford and then get on Hwy 83 straight into Mukwonago. There is also a route around the south of Waterford that will allow you to bypass the town. (D to N. Maple road)

Some plusses: a little scenery, some curvy roads, less trafic,......

Posted by: aircooledboy Jun 8 2006, 10:05 AM

PM Sent.

I am also trying to get Mark Wild to join us. He was the guy I saw driving the nice black flared car a few weeks back. He's been out here to the NARP research facility, and he is a really nice guy. Has a pile o' real Posches too.

Posted by: 736conver Jun 8 2006, 11:55 AM

Where/Who are they coming from?

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 8 2006, 12:01 PM

Rebuilt fronts from Eric Shea. I should know today if I'll have them in time to be installed. I have installation help waiting in the wings for this weekend should I have all the parts. Only the calipers are missing from my pile of rotors, flex hoses, pads, speedbleeders, and wheel bearings and seals

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 9 2006, 07:35 AM

Calipers are expected to arrive tomorrow. I should be good-to-go. My buddy from St.Pete FL is hopefully flying up for the weekend as well so I am getting my hopes way up there for a fun fun pre-fatherhood weekend!

( )

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 9 2006, 07:59 AM

ARRGGGHHHH !!!


I think mty TPS is going out on me!! --- anyone got any good hints if there anythings to watch out for if I end up replacing it?

Posted by: mikelsr Jun 9 2006, 12:43 PM

I won't be able to make it (sigh...) My 914 still has an electrical problem, a broken shock, etc. I could drive the Boxster but my back isn't up for the drive (one of the reasons my 914 isn't working properly). I thought it would have been by now. Sorry.

Posted by: 736conver Jun 10 2006, 10:14 AM

7 days left just got another email from another possible attendee.

Dont forget bring your own beverage.

Also who here thinks they are going to bring items for swap/sale. Just trying to get an idea for a layout.

Posted by: wbergtho Jun 10 2006, 10:19 AM

I'll be driving my V-8 car...probably won't bring any parts (both trunks are taken over). See ya in a week!

Bill

Posted by: gopack Jun 11 2006, 05:02 PM

Well, it looks like work has screwed me over again. I will probably be stuck in MI for the entire weekend, but if I do by some slim lucky event get done Friday, I will still be there with my wife, but without a 914. I will bring a german car, but a boring one! Keep the good thoughts for a short work week everyone, and I hope I will be there!

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 12 2006, 02:10 PM

Julie & I will be there. I might have a few small parts to bring.

Posted by: sk8kat1 Jun 12 2006, 02:28 PM

MUST ...GET .....NEW ...TPS ...INSTALLED!!!!!

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 12 2006, 02:34 PM

My brakes are almost done. Bleeding lines tonight and then hopefully I can give a it workout locally over the next couple days and feel confident enough to take the 2.5 hour ride to WI...

Posted by: Dave-O Jun 14 2006, 08:39 PM

Does anybody have a good PCV valve around that they could bring. The disk in mine is cracked leading to an intermittent high idle. Will exchange for

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 15 2006, 08:03 AM

I will look in my stash of parts.

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 15 2006, 12:22 PM

I have a 9:30AM slot at the local VW shop to replace my rear flex brake lines and take a look at the as yet unidentified grinding in the front.

The owner has a Ford V8 914 Chalon on the premises so I am hopeful that he has a clue, even if he's lacking in taste Cross your fingers, gang.

Also, don't miss the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=53956

Posted by: 736conver Jun 15 2006, 04:11 PM

Dan

I betcha he will get it done in a hour or less. The right tools make all the difference.

My 3.2 is waiting for it brothers. 2 days left.

Posted by: 736conver Jun 16 2006, 08:52 AM

Lookin to be a hot one on Saturday, possible 90's. To those who might be bringing kids. My 5 year old daughter will be playing in the sprinker so feel free to have them bring their swimsuits and also play in the water.

Posted by: BigDBass Jun 16 2006, 10:25 AM

I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.


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Posted by: aircooledboy Jun 16 2006, 12:20 PM

Going to repair the high pressure line for the AC right now.

See y'all tomorrow.

Posted by: theman352001 Jun 16 2006, 02:11 PM

No go on the 914. Can't seem to get it running and I don't know what the problem is.

See you all tomorrow.

Posted by: bjorn jacobson Jun 16 2006, 11:06 PM

Well, looks like I'll be replacing the alternator in my Jeep instead of getting to meet everyone. This sucks!

Hopefully this turns out to be an annual event. If so, next year I'll be there with the 914.

Hope everyone has a tone of fun and safe travels.

Bjorn

Posted by: theman352001 Jun 17 2006, 12:46 AM

What is this??? Alternator in a jeep?? Should take all of about 30 minutes. Plenty of time to hang out with the 914 crew. So what if you don't bring the car. It would still be good to get together and look over those whose cars are in running condition.

See you tomorrow.

Posted by: ChicagoPete Jun 17 2006, 04:19 PM

Brian,

Thank you for organizing and hosting a wonderful afternoon event. Nice to see and meet everyone.

Very nicely done and much appreciated!

Peter


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Posted by: BigDBass Jun 17 2006, 05:29 PM

Just got home.

What a blast! Thanks a ton to both Brian and his wife for their hospitality.

Now I'm gonna join my wife in our neighbor's pool



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Posted by: porschegal Jun 17 2006, 05:36 PM

Everybody,

It was a pleasure meeting you all! Thank you to Brian and his family for hosting the event! I certainly had a great time!

Here's a link to my photos of the event. If it doesn't work for some reason, let me know.

Shauna

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shauna93/album?.dir=15b7re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/shauna93/my_photos

Posted by: Bartlett 914 Jun 17 2006, 06:04 PM

Hi all. Linda and I just got back. Thank you Brian for hosting this fine event. We had a great time!

The weather was great and the car were even greater!


Mark + Linda

Posted by: draucci Jun 17 2006, 07:01 PM

Brian (and Mrs. Brian),

Thanks for your hospitality. It was an very nice event with an amazing turnout of nice people and cool cars. Thanks again. We had fun.

By the way....first post...finally!!

Dennis

Posted by: theman352001 Jun 17 2006, 10:11 PM

Brian & Family,

Thanks for hosting this event. It was a great time and I really enjoyed getting together with other 914 people. Also, thanks for letting me have a little impromptu sawsall party. That section will really come in handy.

To the rest of the contingent, I really enjoyed meeting you guys and gals. Looking forward to another chance to meet you all again. Hopefully I will have figured out my 914 issue by then.

Take care all. I will post a link to the pix in a bit.

Keith

Posted by: Funfignugen914R Jun 19 2006, 01:13 PM

Cheers to Brian for putting together a great 914 gathering! Especially thanks to his wife and daughter for putting up with us 914 crazed enthusiasts!

Sorry I wasn't able to drive my 914 over to the gathering, will hopefully solve the leaking problem soon, tried though. Arrived after Brian's tour in my daily driver, enjoyed meeting all you 914 enthusiasts! Was great seeing all the 914s in one spot! Think events like this are great for sources of info, fixes, where to find parts and the friendship of fellow 914 owners!

Hope we can make this an annual gathering! Thanks again Brian!