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Posted by: root Oct 5 2008, 02:37 PM

I PM'd Ken today and decided to hold another VBWS.
VBWS = Virginia, Breakfast, Wrench, and Suds

When:
Saturday November 1st 2008

Where:
MATSYS, Inc, Sterling, VA (http://www.matsys.com/)

Theme:
Same as the earlier one's... cut, weld, grind, wrench, suds, sausage, and kraut.

Details so far:
We'll meet in the morning at Amphora's Diner in Herndon at 8AM and open the shop in Sterling at 9AM for the rest of the day.

The focus project will be the "Zymurgist Beer Mashmaster Modification" beer.gif .
According to the brew-master this project will include keg hole drilling, hose and fitting assembly and frame assembly.
As always any other 914 related wrenching, part swapping, etc.... is welcome.

I'll furnish the Sausage and Kraut, same cooks as last year, Charlie and Kyle.

I need a head count...... Who's In?

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 5 2008, 04:40 PM

saturday in nova - perfect

Posted by: plas76targa Oct 5 2008, 04:46 PM

I'm in ... but after 10/19.. tied up both the next two weekends. Would be nice to gather again so soon!

I'm such a Maroon. I just re-read the first post. 11/01 is tenative for me.. only cause 11/02 is our anniversary, and you have to honor the one who said "I do" to me!

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 5 2008, 06:17 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: angerosa Oct 5 2008, 07:03 PM

Count me in!

Posted by: slackin' at work Oct 5 2008, 08:57 PM

aw, man.
I'll be in Oregon for a wedding.

have a few for me. just know when to say when.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 5 2008, 09:01 PM

I should be able to play. Probably not breakfast, though. Too far,and far too early.

Zach

Posted by: plas76targa Oct 6 2008, 07:01 AM

Zach, come down Friday night to Frederick. It's less than a hour from here to Root's. And bring the good Dr. with you, if he's allowed out then.

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 6 2008, 07:03 AM

I'll be there, but I won't "do" breakfast. Getting up early on a weekend is too much like work.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 6 2008, 08:29 AM

I have to day trip it. Gotta feed the little guy in the morning. Assuming that I am able to get free, I'd rather not drag Erin along unless she wants to go (and watch the baby while I be a car geek). I'd rather get some time in the morning with my son/wife, get to Rod's around noonish and be able to stay a few hours. Alternately carting up the fam, annoying Erin with an early road trip (NOT a morning person), and have to head home when she or the baby got too bored.

Zach

Posted by: degreeoff Oct 6 2008, 08:44 AM

Believe it or not I should be able attend if ya'll have me:-) PMO's are on the way and I am sure I can do a quick fix on the ole suspension to get me there!

Josh

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 6 2008, 09:34 AM

He lives, ladies and gentlemen. Haven't heard from you in ages.

Zach

Posted by: Rick L Oct 6 2008, 09:38 AM

I'm out. 11/1 is our annual Halloween party (to which, all are welcome).

Zach, give me a buzz when you can about the shirts.

Cell is best.

Posted by: type47 Oct 6 2008, 04:24 PM

i'm in ...... fun nazi willing.....

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 6 2008, 04:37 PM

oh - there goes the neighborhood - just HOOD to you gangstas

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Posted by: zymurgist Oct 6 2008, 05:09 PM

Damn d00d, do you call her that to her face?

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 6 2008, 05:19 PM

Looking good depending if I am working or not. I will already be in York for the previous week and will be living down there. I also have an interview at 0730 on Mon the 3rd for a spot in their program (just as an aside) I may need a ride, though. I dont know if I am riding my bike down to York or if I am going to be able to borrow one of my cars from the ladies.

Posted by: type47 Oct 6 2008, 07:08 PM

you think i'm nuts? i have no cajones. i'm safe anyway, she never visits 914world.com.....

Posted by: degreeoff Oct 6 2008, 07:16 PM

Yeah I got bummed out by my car taking a shit @ that autoX and then bought a sailboat @ a killer deal and spent the rest of the summer sailing whenever possible. THEN low and behold Richard Parr calls to say my $3500 carbs are ready (as I sold the old ones to a (IDS super rare deal) concours dude) well now I can slap em on and hope for the best with the engine and make a temp fix on my rear suspension before winter when it will all come apart.....

BTW hows fatherhood dad?

Josh

Posted by: crash914 Oct 6 2008, 08:05 PM

Dr, ride the bike and I will ride mine... it should be above 30 degrees

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 6 2008, 08:13 PM

Dude, your bike is much more comfortable than mine for long trips

Posted by: root Oct 6 2008, 09:03 PM

Us "old skoolers" know bikes aren't meant to be comfortable!
Evil your a disgrace to the:
"Ride to Live-Live to Ride" Community.

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 6 2008, 09:09 PM

Yup, I burnt that card long ago. I got nothing to prove.

Posted by: plas76targa Oct 6 2008, 09:16 PM

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I have to day trip it. Gotta feed the little guy in the morning. Assuming that I am able to get free ....[/quote]

Zach, yer doin' the right thing taking care of the little one. I'll most likely bring one of mine along if I can tear them away from home. See you there.

Posted by: root Oct 8 2008, 03:46 PM

I'm planning on the following 12 so far....

Jimkelly
plas76targa
zymurgist
angerosa
vacca rabite
degreeoff
type47
dr. evil
crash914
root
charlie
kyle


scotty?, JPB?, C'mon anybody else out there interested in sausage and suds?

Posted by: Racer Oct 8 2008, 04:24 PM

Sterling is almost too close not to come say hello (especially since I had to cancel out of Summit Point ) I won't make breakfast but would like to stop by.

Posted by: scotty b Oct 8 2008, 05:50 PM

Very doubtful. I'm planning on going up to Zach's the following weekend, and trying to do both is going to be a bit much with everything else I have going on right now

Posted by: okieflyr Oct 8 2008, 06:28 PM

At the moment I'm doubtful, since I'll have my daughter's engine exchange goin on, and another weekend out of town as well. Buuut if the sun and the blue sky align, the calling may be too great.

By the way Rod, do you have a tubing bead roller?

Posted by: root Oct 8 2008, 10:47 PM

Nope! Wish I did! The only metal shaping tools I have are hammers, anvils. and time.

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 10 2008, 04:43 PM

root rooty root-ster

got the starter installed into creamy - i also installed one of my infamous momentary starter switches - starts everytime now : ))

thanks yo : ))

now i gotta track down some good latch parts for my trunk - the good set is on my v8 - and i have some spares but no combo seems to hold the trunk lid closed securely.

Posted by: root Oct 10 2008, 10:05 PM

Glad the starter worked!
How's creamy's tune job? Been almost a year now since we tuned her.
I say you bring her to the Sterling Meet and will check points and timing!
You are still running with 'old skool' breaker points right?

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 12 2008, 08:25 PM

creamy, maybe i will bring her to the party??? jim

i need you to squeeze out another 100hp from its motor - not much peddle response/torque.

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Glad the starter worked!
How's creamy's tune job? Been almost a year now since we tuned her.
I say you bring her to the Sterling Meet and will check points and timing!
You are still running with 'old skool' breaker points right?

Posted by: smdubovsky Oct 13 2008, 10:33 AM

Root,
I have a wedding that evening but I'll be there. Will try to make breakfast too since its the best part (depending on how crazy we get on halloween)

Posted by: root Oct 13 2008, 11:17 AM

You comin' on the or is the re-jetting still screwy?

Posted by: ws91420 Oct 18 2008, 05:34 PM

Well I am planning on being there Sat hopefully the breakfast but at least at Matsys. Now I wish I there was a way to get my non op 914 there to get some welding on it.

Posted by: plas76targa Oct 19 2008, 07:23 AM

Welby, get one of David Lee's tow bar brackets. That and a towbar and yer there! Your Aztek should have a 3500lb towing cap, plenty for a teener

Posted by: smdubovsky Oct 19 2008, 09:19 AM

Haven't touched it yet. Was trying to install a 2-post lift last weekend and found that the dirt under the garage has settled. There is a ~6" gap under the concrete that I now have to deal with. I'll either backfill via mudjacking or cut out a section and repour.

Posted by: ws91420 Oct 19 2008, 04:10 PM

I am planning to eventually but too much money right now. I woud have to buy the brackets, the bar, and the hitch and wiring for the Aztek.

Posted by: scotty b Oct 19 2008, 04:25 PM

one chain and a piece of pipe is all you need Welby. Run the chain through the tow hoop on the 914, place one hook on each side of the Aztec bumnper, cut the piece of pipe to be a snug fit in bewtween the 2 vehicles and cram it down into the 914's bumper. Wife drives the Aztec and you ride the 914. Problem solved

Posted by: ws91420 Oct 19 2008, 05:02 PM

Solo trip for me this time. Anjie has a bday party to take Jimmy to. The 914 has no front bumper at this time.

Posted by: scotty b Oct 19 2008, 05:11 PM

Even better !! with no front bumper you won't have to touch up any paint from the pipe cramming See it's all working out now

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 23 2008, 11:03 AM

I think I am going to bow out, probably.

I want to have as much done on my car before Scotty drives up, and its looking like the weekend of the 1st may be my only chance to actually get QT with the 914.

I've got this dream that before Scotty leaves Sunday, my car will have been on a test drive. I've got work to do to make this dream even close to reality.

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 23 2008, 11:31 AM

I may bow out to help Zach get ready for Scotty. We will see, I dont even know if I have weekends off or not yet.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 23 2008, 01:54 PM

I won't turn down the help, for sure. But I'd hate for you to miss the party on my account.

Zach

Posted by: root Oct 23 2008, 05:21 PM

VBWSIII is still on for Saturday November 1st. We begin at Amphora's Diner at 8AM.
Shop opens at 9AM!

I need feedback from Zymurgist for the "Zymurgist Beer Mashmaster Modification"

A friend of mine gave me this old 15 gallon stainless keg.
Is this what your looking for Ken?

If so we can chop and weld it into whatever you want at VBWS and/or build that MashMaster frame you mentioned. I think I have a S.S. drain valve we can put in the keg bottom and cut open the top and add a removable lid.

Let me know! Email me a rough sketch for the frame so I can put together some materials ahead of time........ email me at: vwporsche@verizon.net

Posted by: scotty b Oct 23 2008, 05:45 PM

MLK Jr. had a dream too. How'd that one werk out ??

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 24 2008, 06:24 AM

Hmmm. the keg is pretty cool, although I've never heard of anyone using that kind as a kettle... normally the straight sided Sankey keg is used. I think it's because the Sankey kegs don't have a bunghole on the side. Not sure that I can use that one.

Posted by: smdubovsky Oct 24 2008, 06:40 AM

Huhhuh Huhhuh Huhhuhhuhhuh - He said bunghole.

FWIW, you can easily weld it shut. Root, do you have either solarflux or a dual regulator setup to purge the inside? Solarflux would prob be simpler given the interior volume. I could bring either.

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 24 2008, 06:52 AM

D'oh! I never think about welding as an answer because I don't have a welder.

Yeah, Hoff-Stevens kegs can be turned into brew kettles... it's about the only thing they are good for since they aren't made any more.

http://www.northchautauquahomebrewers.com/keg/hsbrew.htm

Posted by: root Oct 24 2008, 07:11 AM

Yep! good point 'smdubovsky', I got regulators and argon for purging. Can weld up the bung (have a lot of bung background experience), add a drain port, cut-off the top whatever we need.

Guys.... we have the technology even though it's heavily influenced by 'old school' methodology.

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 24 2008, 11:56 AM

i will take one small white and wet t shirt for the ole lady ; ))

Posted by: root Oct 25 2008, 07:59 AM

Here's VBWS III attendee list to date:

JimKelly
Zymurgist
plas76targa
angerosa & friend
type47
racer
smdubovsky
ws91430
crash914?
dr.evil?
scottyb ?
Vacca Rabite ?

You have 'till Wednesday to confirm .....
.............or you just might not get your German sausage quota!

PM me if you need directions.....

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 25 2008, 11:04 AM

I'm 90% out. I need the time to work on my car. Way too few weekends to do the things that I want to do, rather then the things others want or need me to do.

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 25 2008, 05:57 PM

Zach,
Since I am not sure about my schedule, it would likely be less of a stretch for me to come to your house since I will be in the neighborhood. I also need to study for the Step 2 of my licensing exam at the end of the month. If I were responsible, I would stay local. So, I am about 80-40 in favor of staying

Posted by: type47 Oct 25 2008, 07:24 PM

if we bring musical instruments, will that tip the balance toward the AVBWS? (i can get a set of drums.....

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 25 2008, 07:36 PM

Well ya, that would make it 70-50 in favor of staying

I could bring down Herb's front bumper, maybe.

Posted by: root Oct 25 2008, 10:34 PM

VBWS II

Posted by: crash914 Oct 26 2008, 06:33 AM

Then I would have to drive the car instead of the bike.....

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 26 2008, 09:51 AM

I could just drop it at Matt's some time. I will be about 1hr away from his place for the next month.

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 26 2008, 10:44 AM

This is shaping up to be a real sausage fest.

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 26 2008, 11:59 AM

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Oct 28 2008, 05:14 AM

I'll be able to make it. What to bring???

Posted by: root Oct 28 2008, 06:36 AM

Mike, glad you can make it!

Sausage, Kraut, and Beer will be provided.
Anything you want to bring is fine, or just bring yourself!
We'll start at Amphora's Diner in Herndon at 8AM, then off to the shop for the rest of the day.

Posted by: JmuRiz Oct 28 2008, 11:19 AM

Sorry, can't make it.
The inlaws are making a visit...first one in a couple years so I'll be hanging with them this weekend.

Have a couple of beers for me!

Posted by: root Oct 28 2008, 10:32 PM

Weather Forecast is lookin' good for the feast!



I'm headed to the German Gourmet tomorrow to pickup the sausage and kraut!

Posted by: jimkelly Oct 29 2008, 06:08 AM

sunny - aw shit

Posted by: smdubovsky Oct 29 2008, 07:31 AM

FWIW, Heres a map w/ Amphoras diner & Matsys.

http://tinyurl.com/552o8h

Posted by: angerosa Oct 29 2008, 01:36 PM

Sweet! I'll probably be there around 11:00. Maybe earlier. I might be helping my buddy get his bus going that morning but I'm not gonna spend too long trying.

Posted by: type47 Oct 29 2008, 02:25 PM

Hey, what kind of bus? type 2?

fri oct 31:

Posted by: type47 Oct 31 2008, 07:49 AM

hmmm, that didn't work

Posted by: degreeoff Oct 31 2008, 07:55 AM

damn lookin forward to the trip....just unclogged 2 idle jets and the beastie is running good...it'll be my first rip (I mean trip) of any distance so we shall see if I can get er up to temp?

Posted by: root Oct 31 2008, 08:04 AM

Everything is a go for tomorrow, just need to clean the grill!

Posted by: root Oct 31 2008, 09:34 AM

Lookin' forward to seeing that roadster! Good Luck and call us if you have any probs, we'll send out a search party!

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 31 2008, 10:05 AM

It will probably taste better if you don't.

Posted by: crash914 Oct 31 2008, 10:44 AM

anyone need parts? Got a '74 in boxes....need to know to see if I want to ride the bike or not...

Posted by: plas76targa Oct 31 2008, 11:55 AM

Herb, you planning on making it to breakfast? Call me if you're driving through Frederick. I plan on leaving a little before 7 am

just read further up. Josh - same goes for you.

Posted by: type47 Oct 31 2008, 01:32 PM

combo gauge with oil temp and taco sender
MPS
AAR
bumper tits
fuchs
door window end plastic tips
fuel pump
2.2E with 914-6 engine sheet metal, microsquirt EFI, original -6 oil tank, -6 stub axles, -6 HE's

Posted by: root Oct 31 2008, 02:23 PM

Home Depot and FCPS must be good providers to be able to afford 6 cylinder power! No can do on a MATSYS salary

Posted by: crash914 Oct 31 2008, 04:26 PM

I will see what I can do on the parts....I only have a 3.6l......not....

Posted by: type47 Nov 1 2008, 06:57 AM

no, i was listing the parts i need. (sorry Johnny...)

Posted by: angerosa Nov 1 2008, 07:34 AM

Proposed slight name change for event.

Virginia Breakfast Wrench Suds - VBWS
to
Virginia Wrench Brats Suds - VW BS



I'll be there around 11.

Posted by: crash914 Nov 1 2008, 07:53 AM

ditto

Posted by: jimkelly Nov 1 2008, 07:35 PM

some pics of the rides


Attached thumbnail(s)

Posted by: type47 Nov 1 2008, 07:48 PM

root, thanks for hosting!
my pix:
angerosa

degreeoff

jimkelly

Posted by: type47 Nov 1 2008, 07:51 PM

MikeSpraggi and angerosa fix a -6

plas76targa

root our host

Posted by: type47 Nov 1 2008, 07:55 PM

type47

ws91420 and root

sorry to Herb and sons, smdubovsky and zymurgist for no photo

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 1 2008, 10:46 PM

What, no pics of Asian Fury!

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Nov 1 2008, 11:05 PM

Rod, great get together. Thanks again for hosting! No problem so far with the #9 fuse blowing ..... think we got it

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 1 2008, 11:18 PM

Nice!

Looks like a good turnout.

Mike came over, and we got a lot done on my car. Still a lot more to do, but it will be driving soon!

Zach

Posted by: crash914 Nov 2 2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks for a good time,

We got to do it up my way sometime...
here are a couple of shots I took...

and

Posted by: jimkelly Nov 2 2008, 08:08 AM

we missed you guys - glad you took care of some issues on your knock off list.

we have one sausage left - who wants it : ))

root - thanks for the location and the eats

jim

Posted by: angerosa Nov 2 2008, 03:43 PM

Totally agree , thanks root, another great Octoberfest. Can't wait until next year!

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 2 2008, 05:14 PM

Rod,

Thanks again for the sausages and kraut. om nom nom nom Lots of fun, good guys. Jim put on a little bit of a show as he left the parking lot. We could also hear his car as he hit the highway.

Posted by: jimkelly Nov 2 2008, 07:09 PM

i need more power - and maybe a lsd 901 might be ideal - being narrow bodied with skinny girlie tires - and all : ))

oh - yeah - that parked van in the parking lot just came out of nowhere - whew - that was close : ))

jim

ps - stay off the sidewalk

Posted by: root Nov 2 2008, 07:25 PM

Thanks to all for the big turnout.

I'm for the name change for next year to Virginia Wrench Brats Suds - VW BS
We only had 4 troopers for the breakfast at Amphora's.

It was great to see Matt, Jason, and Jim performing ignition tunes on the fly and their cars making the trip home with more power, right?

Thanks to Jim for repaving the parking lot with rubber.

Zymugist stayed 'till 9:30 or 10:00 and we got some great plans layed out for the Mash Master and Brew Keg design, It should go together without a hitch. My target completion date is this weekend!

Posted by: ws91420 Nov 2 2008, 07:47 PM

Just because no one else wanted to get up for breakfast thats their problem.

Posted by: degreeoff Nov 2 2008, 09:55 PM

I admit its hard to get excited @ 100mph and 40 degree's with no heat!! It was fun and thanks for the tour of the shop root, nice place!

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 3 2008, 12:43 AM

Hey guys, I just measured the specific gravity of the Oatmeal Stout. The alcohol level exceeded my estimates, to say the least.

9.43 percent ABV

Woo hoo!

Posted by: type47 Nov 3 2008, 08:37 AM

in my case, the fun nazi didn't leave the house until 11

Posted by: zymurgist Nov 3 2008, 10:22 AM

I don't "do" mornings on my day off.