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Posted by: Seagrave Feb 21 2004, 09:57 PM

Thanks JP, for hosting a nice event. There were a total of 10 914's there, more than I've seen at one place and one time in some years. It was especially nice to see the van provided for a club member. What a great group of people. Thanks again.


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Posted by: Seagrave Feb 21 2004, 09:57 PM

Here's another photo of some of the cars at the event...


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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:06 PM

the keys


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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:07 PM

the hug


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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:08 PM

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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:09 PM

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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:09 PM

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Posted by: seanery Feb 21 2004, 10:10 PM

looks like a tight fit.

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:10 PM

sticker shock


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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:10 PM

JP and


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Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:11 PM

Kevin smoking a joint he got from Dave


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Posted by: seanery Feb 21 2004, 10:11 PM

Hey Karl,

Can you write a follow-up letter to Excellence? Maybe send a link to this page.

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 21 2004, 10:12 PM

Took us about 15 minutes to figure out how to use the lift and then get Dave and chair into the Van. Needs a poptop.

Geoff

Posted by: itsa914 Feb 21 2004, 10:37 PM

GREAT JOB EVERYONE.
It does my heart good to see that Dave
and family have their van.

I am really proud of this club!

- Garold

Posted by: Seagrave Feb 21 2004, 10:43 PM

Here's another including Craig's six with some phat tires. There's seven 914's in this photo.


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Posted by: campbellcj Feb 21 2004, 10:54 PM

I'm bummed I couldn't make it up for the event, but very very happy to see that The Van finally made it to Dave! GREAT JOB to all involved in the Van Saga! I know it was frustrating and emotional at times...but the Club prevailed


About all I got done on this rainy SoCal day was -- unfortunately no 914 content -- prepared for 3 almost back-to-back trips back east to the cold and snow, and I CUT MY HAIR. (Well, technically somebody did it for me.)

I didn't go as extreme as Dave D; it still qualifies as fairly long...can barely make a pony tail...but at least 8" was lopped off! So far, I don't miss it. It was time. I might go way shorter for summer (90-110° around here).

Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:13 PM

It was a great turn out. Glad I was there. The van couldn't be given to Dave without one more FOPAH tho! Would you believe it locked itself with the keys still in it???


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:14 PM

here's the van being washed
Varick did a great job!


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:16 PM

Then we found out Brad & Lyressa had a baby on the way up!


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:18 PM

this is just a few of the people that made it. The day was nice so a lot were outside lookin at the cars.


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:19 PM

Dave's Happy!


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:20 PM

needed some scholors to figure oout how to operate the lift. Someone got the brite idea to RTFM!


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:22 PM

Daves first time inside


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Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 21 2004, 11:25 PM

and the end of the van saga has come to fruition
Dave, Korijo & kids are headed home in their new van


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Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 22 2004, 01:25 AM

I very happy fpr you Dave & Korijo.

Posted by: DNHunt Feb 22 2004, 06:32 AM

Dave really is a tight fit but it works. Seeing the smile on Kori and Dave's faces when they drove away was a special moment. Special thanks to everyone that worked so hard on this. I don't know everyone that worked to make this happen but I think you're special people

Dave


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Posted by: Sammy Feb 22 2004, 07:19 AM

I have to say it makes me proud that I know you people. If karma is real, you all have some good things in store for you. Even Brad

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Feb 22 2004, 09:54 AM

Looks like a great time.

Posted by: rhodyguy Feb 22 2004, 01:02 PM

... and thanks to those that bought stickers. you other 1300 or more people that have not, should do so. that's going to be the only way to make me stop mentioning them in EVERY thread!!!

kevin

Posted by: Aaron Cox Feb 22 2004, 01:12 PM

daves wheels almost look like fuchs

Posted by: Malmz Feb 22 2004, 01:21 PM

Dave or anybody else. PM me Daves address, he needs a "There is no substitute" sticker for the van...

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Posted by: seanery Feb 22 2004, 01:49 PM

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Posted by: Eric Taylor Feb 22 2004, 04:01 PM

Wow that is really cool. I wish I could have goon. Dave sure look's happy. How did brad get home?
Eric

Posted by: boxstr Feb 22 2004, 04:23 PM

:Brad is staying at JPs until he can get a ride home.
CCL

Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 22 2004, 05:30 PM

I also wish I'd been able to go. But there was just no way...

I'm proud to be a part of the Van effort--thanks very much for the pics of the results!

--DD

Posted by: Jeroen Feb 22 2004, 05:54 PM

So glad the Van finally made it "home"
Thanks 2 Brad and all others involved to get it there
I love this community and am proud to be part of it...
Thanks for posting the pics

Dave / Kori, many safe and happy miles with the new Van!!!

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Seagrave Feb 22 2004, 06:14 PM

I've gotta coupla' photos more to add. Tom Wilkinson has a beautiful silver six. One of the more striking features are the annodized wheels. Check this out.


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Posted by: Seagrave Feb 22 2004, 06:15 PM

Here's one of JP's gold nugget. He and Brad were busy trying to jimmy the lock on the Vanagon. You guys would never make it in Compton. The shop was empty so I took advantage of the time to snap this photo.


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Posted by: Seagrave Feb 22 2004, 06:17 PM

Here's a shot of the back of Craig's car. Man...those are some wide wheels.


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Posted by: Seagrave Feb 22 2004, 06:21 PM

Here's another...yellow was the popular color of the day.


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Posted by: Seagrave Feb 22 2004, 06:22 PM

...and one final photo, lotsa' teens.


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Posted by: Jeroen Feb 22 2004, 06:24 PM

Funny, I don't think I've never seen a pic of JP's car with all 4 wheels on the ground

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Doug Leggins Feb 22 2004, 09:55 PM

Great... Fantastic... Wonderful.

The van has been quite a saga. Thankfully through its duration and now conclusion it is the kind of story that we can talk about with great pride. This group done very, very good.

Special thanks to those of you that had the sticktoittiveness to get it done. I'm glad to be associated to such a great bunch of folks.

Dave and family - Enjoy!

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 22 2004, 10:42 PM

Jeroen, I have never seen JP car run! (except with a 4 banger)

Posted by: ChrisReale Feb 22 2004, 11:01 PM

I rode in it once at an AX in Portland. Its nice.
(this responce was paid for in full by the "Lets pretend JP has a running 914" foundation)

Posted by: J P Stein Feb 22 2004, 11:39 PM

You boys are pretty damn funny. I'm gonna have to outta my way & have the ulf whupp youz both like a dog in the street.....soon as it's runnin'

March 14 is the ECD......Jeroen....if you're keeping track again this year.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 23 2004, 12:02 AM

OH Ya... there's a few of'm with all 4 feet on da ground! Some with smoke come'n outta'da tars from too much slippage

........b


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Posted by: boxstr Feb 23 2004, 12:18 AM

Bruce Allert was kind enough to supply myself and a few others with a CD from November 9 2003, Rainbonnet Drivers Education and Autocross day at Portland International Raceway.
The CD is complete with pictures and movies of JP and his ULF, Jim Chambers and his Road and Race car, and me in the black Boxster.
The weather was great and it was a really fun day at the track.
Thanks Bruce.
CCLINCAMP914

Posted by: GWN7 Feb 23 2004, 12:21 AM

Was that an AX event?

Or one of those knock down as many cones as you can type?

Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 23 2004, 12:29 AM

You're welcome Craig, glad you enjoyed the CD.

As for the Knock down as many cones event... ya, some of us just get a kick outta see'n the help scurry to stand the cones back up before the next car come thru Actually the layed down cones in the pic are directionals for those of us that can't see what way to go for all the cones

.........b

Posted by: zehrschnell914 Feb 23 2004, 12:46 AM

Thanks JP for hosting such a great get-together. It was incredible to see so many running 914s in one place!!

Please thank your wife for the excellent eats!

Tom, your car is incredible! I am definitely inspired now. I have never seen such a clean daily driver.

Mike

Posted by: BarberDave Feb 23 2004, 05:01 AM

Dave and family,enjoy the van. The club members who helped in this project Please take a bow. We all have done ourselfs proud. What a great group of people . I am proud to have helped,and proud to be a part of this very special Group.
Barber Dave

Posted by: Targa Feb 24 2004, 07:53 PM

I want to thank JP and Jane for hosting this wonderful occassion! It was a true pleasure to be there and meet everyone. I felt right at home the whole time. I can't wait to go back.

V

Posted by: Bruce Allert Feb 24 2004, 08:15 PM

Hey Varick (hope I'm spell'n it right!) Glad to have met & shared a Fat Tire wit'cha I wanted to go down & see yer Lincoln. I love that year & some others too, looked like a great ride especially if yer spending 10 hrs. in it. Do come up again.

...........b

Posted by: Korijo Feb 27 2004, 01:36 AM

Finally home from the funeral. Was rough... RIP Mimi



On a much, much happier note, The Van™ Kicks Ass !! Great power, for a 5 cylinder van. Sweet throaty sound from the Flow-miester. Brad described it perfectly as "... a small frieght train". Best of all, it is extremely easy loading the car, and me, in/out. ... sigh... THANK YOU, BRAD

Great pics of the event, everyone. Perfect day for the festivities, huh ? THANKS JP



My wife and I figuring out a special way to say THANKS to everyone. A nice write up, for starters... Also tryin' to convince the wife that the best Personalized plate is 914CLUB .

I am also looking into having car badges made

tired...

Posted by: VegasRacer Feb 27 2004, 01:45 AM

It works for me.


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Posted by: Targa Feb 27 2004, 02:18 PM

Thanks Bruce. The Lincoln Mark VII LSC(F.B.I. Mobile) is one of the last great american cars made. Right before Brad, Lyrissa and I made it to Lake Shasta the front right airbag (Air Suspension) gave out. I swore to Brad that it was due to the cold weather. So we stopped and shut off the air compressor to even out the ride and go into Low-Rider mode. Man was the ride horrible after that! The next day I turned the compressor back on and the shock was fine (in Cal. weather). I called Brad and told him the car made History to be the first Ford to fix itself

Varik