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Posted by: RS22b Jun 20 2007, 12:16 PM

So who would be up for a NNJ meet sometime soon? Havent seen ppl lately nor a 914 other than mine on the road.

We will need to figure out a place and day that will work for most.

_billy

Posted by: SLKWrx Jun 20 2007, 12:23 PM

Mine is sans engine, trans and fuel lines, I'll have to pass on this one.

Posted by: RS22b Jun 21 2007, 12:47 PM

steve you need to get that thing goin! its been way too long.

Posted by: rmital Jun 21 2007, 02:15 PM

not sure how many of us left in Northern NJ....

There's always the Whiskey Cafe on Saturday nights if wanted to just hang out.
Could meet over at MovieTime if anyone needed lift time...quick oil change, etc....then over to the Whiskey....

....if anyone wanted to make the drive up to Park Ridge, I could throw some burgers on the grill. Maybe map out some roads up in Bergen County for a run.

Posted by: ptravnic Jun 21 2007, 02:35 PM

Go to Bear Mtn - that road on the eastern side of the Bear Mtn Bridge is truly awesome.

-pt

Posted by: rmital Jun 21 2007, 02:37 PM

...just did a fun run with the "993" group up there a couple weeks ago. I thought we could do a repeat with the "914" group.
Really beautiful area. Great roads...lots of twistys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz2tXaIRcRY

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jun 21 2007, 03:46 PM

this gathering sounds interesting...hmm.. --JON

Posted by: drewvw Jun 21 2007, 03:57 PM

great video ray...that run is in Jersey???

Posted by: rmital Jun 21 2007, 04:54 PM

...just over the border into New York. Lots of nice roads in the area...some are really breath taking. You forget that your only 25 minutes from Manhattan.
I live in Park Ridge, right on the border of NY (about a 3 wood away)....so I get the "best" of both worlds. Of course NJ and NY get bad raps. Bergen County (NJ) and Rockland County (NY) could compete with most other States as far as open space and scenic roads.

Posted by: type11969 Jun 22 2007, 07:15 AM

Depending on the weekend, I would be up for a cruise/hangout. Of course your 914s would have to put up with a t4ed Beetle.

Seems like the N.E.W. lost a lot of steam this year. Anyone heard from Rich or Leo recently? Doesn't help that Pete's having all the fun with his projects up there in Buffalo now!

-Chris

Posted by: rmital Jun 22 2007, 08:03 AM

last summer, Richie had all the time in the world...now that he's in the working force again, probably doing 90 hour weeks at his new restaurant, we may never see him again


...Pete needs to come home. He could always bunk in the storage container behind MovieTime...

Posted by: turboman808 Jun 22 2007, 09:01 AM

I'm always down for anything where there are cars.

Bear Mountain would be kinda cool. I've tore up some pavement on the bicycle but never in my car. I'm up there at least once every weekend.

But Movie Time and Whiskey Cafe would be alot of fun. Followed up by party that night at the strip club and running from cops on 21

Posted by: type11969 Jun 22 2007, 09:21 AM

Ray, that road that video is on isn't along the deleware outside Port Jervis, is it? If not, it definitely reminds me of one out that way that I haven't been on in a long time . . .

Posted by: rmital Jun 22 2007, 09:54 AM

didn't get that far west...the guy that arranged the run kept all the roads within an hour of the city.

just driving thru "7 Lakes Drive" (Harmon State Park) was nice....probably too many State Troopers though.

Posted by: RS22b Jun 22 2007, 10:53 AM

Hey sounds great Ray.

Im up in Montvale everyday im actually goin over to Blue Moon right now for some Mexican snacks.

Let me know when we wanna do this and we can set it up. Whiskey Cafe and Movietime i guess would be the route to go.

_billy

Posted by: rmital Jun 22 2007, 11:03 AM

...I'm just about a mile or 2 away from "Blue Moon"....PM me your cell so we could meet next time I'm home for the day....
I'm sure you drive right past my house on the way there...off Ridge Ave.

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 22 2007, 01:07 PM

just say the date and ill try and make it....a work day on my car wouldnt hurth either =]

Posted by: psu914 Jun 22 2007, 05:35 PM

sounds fun, count me in.

Posted by: ptravnic Jun 22 2007, 07:56 PM

Fun has been in rather short supply - but the orange car will live! I've been waiting to get it properly road worthy to post a thread but here's a couple pics anyway (remember the side rails w/all those holes?). My pops & me have really slaved over this car in the past few weeks. I hadn't planned on saving the orange car but my dad pursuated me & since he was willing to pour blood, sweat, and tears into the welding side of the "recovery" I willingly went along with his "new" plan...

Driver's side wheel well had a nice hole that was getting my feet wet when it rained... All patched up & POR-15'd (actually Chassis Saver b/c it's 1/2 the price of POR-15)



Driver's side rail, this thing is a work of art (as is the passenger side for that matter), again Chassis Saver over top to keep it beautiful for years to come...


The interior was stripped (I hate tar), scrubbed with gasoline, then got the Chassis Saver treatment. "While we're in there" we put in a freshly rebuilt pedal cluster, new 19mm master cylinder (it's got the 320i brakes up front), and new front brake lines.




We also mounted the fuel pump & filter in the bottom corner of the front trunk so as to make changing the filter V easy. Again, "while we're in there" the fresh air/heater hoses got updated & the gas tank got a fresh coat of paint.. The trunk area's are going to probably stay with the rust preventative black brush on Chassis Saver - the look is kinda growing on me. The gas tank area and the engine bay got the silver Chassis Saver (I thought black for the engine bay was just too dark).




There's still quite a bit to do, but if all goes well both it and the black car will be tearing up the streets by the time I shuffle off to school.

-pt

Posted by: RS22b Jun 24 2007, 03:37 PM

looks great Pete! glad things are moving along up there.

So at this point, just so we all have enough warning. Why dont we do the meet the July 14th?

Sound good to ppl? If so i will post up an actual meet thread for all of us to reply in and such.

_billy

Posted by: tod914 Jun 25 2007, 09:20 PM

Hey guys.. count me in if you do one. Bear Mt. would be awesome. Had my hands full the past 6 months and havent had time for much of anything. Ray still got your rivets as well. Great roads up there. Couple good eateries in the area too.

Posted by: rmital Jun 26 2007, 01:37 PM

I might be busy on July 14th (company picnic)...I'd be up for Sunday the 15th though. No Whiskey Cafe', but we still could set up a wrench session or a fun run. Then barbeque back at my place.....

Posted by: i love porsche Jun 26 2007, 04:16 PM

sunday the 15th sounds good to me!

Posted by: tod914 Jun 27 2007, 12:10 AM

sounds good

Posted by: RS22b Jul 3 2007, 11:00 AM

15th sounds great.

shall i set it up and post it?

Ray let me know if we would be able to get some wrench time in there if ppl really wanna do that?

I wouldnt mind wrenching for a bit, but would rather go for a ride.

_billy

Posted by: type11969 Jul 3 2007, 11:10 AM

Anyone interested in doing it Saturday instead??

Posted by: rmital Jul 3 2007, 11:30 AM

...I'm still interested either day...just when and where is the question...

Posted by: Winfield Jul 3 2007, 12:43 PM

Hi campers, I just found out about this site and logged myself in today. I'm from NJ and would be interested in attending a 914 event. Keep me in mind if and when you decide on a specific place and time. For myself, driving to Bear Mountain would be a stretch. My car isn't too comfortable for long treks, as it's built for the track. But I'm game for something w/in the state

Posted by: type11969 Jul 3 2007, 12:57 PM

Where in Jersey?

Posted by: rmital Jul 3 2007, 01:01 PM

Winfield...where about's are from in NJ..?

The bunch of us have typically gotten' together around the Northeastern area. Around the Meadowlands....

Posted by: RS22b Jul 3 2007, 01:12 PM

Well if we do saturday i say we get together over at Whiskey Cafe and then head for a ride. Or do a ride first and use that as a meeting point.

Sound good?

_billy

Posted by: Winfield Jul 3 2007, 01:12 PM

I'm in Warren, in Somerset County. (The Jersey answer is exit 36 from Route 78)

Posted by: type11969 Jul 3 2007, 01:21 PM

Cool, I grew up in Westfield, Union County (135 off the pkwy)

Posted by: RS22b Jul 3 2007, 01:23 PM

not too much of a ride. + if something were to happen we would prob have a few good techs on hand.

_billy

Posted by: rmital Jul 3 2007, 01:25 PM

...Jersey talk....what exit are you from?

me, I'm exit 172

Posted by: type11969 Jul 3 2007, 01:40 PM

If Saturday works for everybody else, I'm more free then. No 914, but I'll have my Beetle.

Posted by: Winfield Jul 3 2007, 01:41 PM

I certainly could do the Meadowlands. I've driven there for autocross events for several years. Now I know I'm the new guy here, but could I suggest a venue? Cruise nights have become popular over the last few years. One that I think is excellent is the one in Somerville. It's every Friday evening on Main street. Officially, it starts at 6:00 pm but people start showing up to get good parking spaces on the street as early as 4 It's easy access off of 287 or 22. There is an overflow lot when the main drag fills up, and it always does. There are often 200 cars in attendance, but very few P cars. The crowds are considerate of the cars. You are allowed to set up chairs on the sidewalks. All the restaurants stay open, (there are numerous good ones of all types of cuisine) and there is a D-Jay playing oldies music all evening. It's also free. Maybe this is too far South for most of you but I thought I'd mention it. No I'm not a member of the Chamber of Commerce or anything.

Posted by: sendjonathanmail Jul 3 2007, 02:15 PM

me, exit 136 -JON

Posted by: i love porsche Jul 3 2007, 03:37 PM

my 924 is down for the count right now, so i would need to bum a ride...ray, you have a very nice passenger seat dont you?

Posted by: rmital Jul 4 2007, 08:22 AM

what happened....?

Posted by: i love porsche Jul 4 2007, 03:44 PM

busted radiator hose...waiting for the parts to arrive to fix it.....nothing serious..i just wanted an excuse to ride in your car =]

Posted by: rmital Jul 4 2007, 04:07 PM

...water cooled...

Posted by: RS22b Jul 5 2007, 03:31 PM

ok so we will be doin this on Saturday the 14th then. Whiskey Cafe, Lyndhurst, NJ.

Any particular time for anyone? i was thinking around 2pm. should give sufficient amt of time for ppl that need to get up early and work on their cars before heading out

_billy

Posted by: rmital Jul 5 2007, 03:41 PM

....I'll be out on Saturday till later on that evening. Hopefully could catch up with you all around 5-6:00pm....save me a spot at the Whiskey if your there...

Posted by: Leo Imperial Jul 5 2007, 07:22 PM

Drive, Drive, Drive!!!

Posted by: RS22b Jul 6 2007, 10:28 AM

well we could start it around 3pm at the Whiskey Cafe and then head out for a drive and come back to the Whiskey Cafe for some food and drink afterwards.

Any suggestions on drives?

Was thinking we could prob go a few different routes and directions.

i guess we could always take a poll when ppl show up to the meet.

_billy

Posted by: i love porsche Jul 6 2007, 10:32 AM

saturday works for me but ill have to leave around 5 for work...so sunday would be better but oh well

Posted by: type11969 Jul 6 2007, 10:49 AM

If Sunday works out better for everyone then don't let me be the driving force to change it! If you change it back to Sunday, there is a VW show in Bound Brook if you guys want something to drive by . . .

-Chris

Posted by: RS22b Jul 6 2007, 03:05 PM

Poll:

Saturday at 3pm
-or-
Sunday at 3pm

Or another weekend?


Post quickly, this needs to be decided asap if its goin to be this weekend.

_billy

Posted by: i love porsche Jul 6 2007, 03:26 PM

sunday

Posted by: rmital Jul 6 2007, 03:46 PM

Sunday, July 15, 3:00pm (if so, I could arrange MovieTime's facilities)

Posted by: RS22b Jul 7 2007, 11:30 PM

meet thread has been started here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=73785

Please direct all convo over to above thread.

Thx.
_billy