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Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 16 2009, 11:14 AM

Even though we got only a few people interested in the master thread for a clinic in this area, I am confident we can pull this off. There are ample places to do this as well. So, if you can think of someone who didnt respond to the master thread (I can think of a few), send them a PM, call them, carrier pigeon. I'll be doing the same.
So far we have:
- SLKWrx (host)
- Cupomeat
- Mikespraggi


Ones I think might be interested:
- nycchef
- type11969
- Vacca Rabite
- Plas76targa
- okieflier
- Turboman808
- rmital
- essess

I know there are more, but I am drawing a blank.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jun 16 2009, 11:27 AM

How many transmissions do you want to rebuild for me?

PS - welcome to do this in my garage. Just let me know when, and you have to help me clean it up before hand. :-)

Zach

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 16 2009, 11:36 AM

I am working on my post whore status

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 16 2009, 11:41 AM

I just PMed some of our locals. I love the new CC function

Posted by: type11969 Jun 16 2009, 02:04 PM

I'm in, got two tailshifts and would like to make 1 good one out of them, love to turn it in to a sideshift if I can gather the parts. I vote for South Jersey . . . Or we could actually meet in my garage in Philly but some people might be a little wary of my neighborhood. Cars would have to be out on the street! Plenty of good bars/restaurants to walk to afterwards . . .

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jun 16 2009, 02:50 PM

Someone who actually needs a rebuilt tranny would make a better hosting spot then my place. I just offered as I like to see people.

Zach

Posted by: 914rat Jun 16 2009, 05:24 PM

When woud this take place?

Posted by: plas76targa Jun 16 2009, 05:43 PM

I could offer my place too, I'm sorta with Zach on that one - it's cool seeing everyone.
Katherine and I are figuring out when we can have our 'annual' picnic - june is almost shot. Mid July or August are our next candidates. Regardless of date we could do a transmission clinic along with the "Dr Evil kids swimming lessons".

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 16 2009, 06:29 PM

That is the purpose of this thread. You get to recommend when

Posted by: 914rat Jun 19 2009, 11:32 AM

I need to get permission but I have a pretty good venue to host.26x36 garage with a mid rise lift.Big driveway too.I will have to check with the wife on when would be good.I don't know what the schedule is and she is out of town til the 26th.I am in southern Md. I could also accomodate the instructor and a few students.I work 6 days a week so Sundays are best for me,but I could arrange a Saturday if needed.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 19 2009, 11:36 AM

Well, that sounds good. Nice to see this thread coming back to life.

Posted by: type11969 Jun 19 2009, 01:06 PM

Ooh, yeah, forgot about this. Again, my garage is available but I need a showing of hands who would actually drive in to Philly. My garage is not enormous but with the bus out of the way it is probably 25 feet deep (excluding the room taken up by the 914 and the Beetle) and 12' across . . more than enough room for a bunch of people and transmissions. I only have one portable workbench so tables would have to be brought or people would have to be fine sitting on the garage floor.

Again, so for those of you interested, who wants to drive in to Philly? My neighborhood doesn't look that great but it is fine. I would not drive your concours ready 914 here though because it will be out on the street . ..

-Chris

Posted by: type47 Jun 19 2009, 02:41 PM

OK, then I'll use the "free rebuild coupon" I drew at the ECC in Charlottesville. Will be out-of-town 7/6-7/24ish.

Posted by: rmital Jun 19 2009, 03:09 PM

...there's always the garage in Lyndhurst (MovieTime). Only about 10,000 square feet of room, a lift and fully equiped with the usual tools that would accomodate any shop activity.

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Jun 19 2009, 04:37 PM

I am not able to host, but wherever it is, I can bring some food and drink ..... and a transmission that needs to be rebuilt.

Posted by: ws91420 Jun 19 2009, 08:21 PM

I could possibly host at my Mom's in NOVA. Someone set a date as long as it dosen"t fall on the second full w/e of the month. (Visits w/ the kids.)

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 19 2009, 11:42 PM

I am down for MoviTime.

I have an idea of trying to get a group buy for 1st sliders since currently the cheapest ones are at Pelican for $435 and most of you will need them I bet.

Maybe AA can hook us up?

Posted by: TeenerTim Jun 27 2009, 08:47 PM

I'm taking the kids to Orlando 7/24-7/28 but would be interested in other dates.

Posted by: crash914 Jun 28 2009, 07:06 AM

Yep, I am up for drinking beer...

don't need the transmission part though...I do have a couple here that could be gone through..

I could host also..big garage with bench and fridge with beer...no pool though..

Posted by: nycchef Jun 28 2009, 07:48 AM

i'll bring the pulled pork and slaw.. probably not the 914... but i'll come

Posted by: jimkelly Jun 28 2009, 07:53 AM

hope i can make it for the food : )

jim

dr. mike, before you leave the east coast, you should visit the rehoboth beach area, i will set you up with 9 girls in need of your affections : )




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Posted by: ghuff Jun 28 2009, 04:24 PM

Jim, sell me some of your parts collection for my 75.


We can start with a spare tailshift late model box for this clinic which I need to swap mine in/out.

Perhaps I can give you my good one that is drivable but crunchy as a core when done?



Also i am definitely interested in this, and would love to host but am in the middle of moving froma 2bdr apt to a rented house with my wife and kids


What is the deal? How does this work? I am pretty mechanically friendly/adept.

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 28 2009, 10:46 PM

Jim, I have time. Let me know.

Posted by: gothspeed Jun 29 2009, 02:30 AM

Does SoCal ever have these gearbox rebuild clinics?

Posted by: Dr Evil Jun 29 2009, 11:12 AM

Yup, here is the link:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=96746&st=0&gopid=1186685&#entry1186685

Posted by: type11969 Jun 29 2009, 03:28 PM

Okay, this thread is in dire need of a poll. I think these are the available options, please confirm:

Zach's place (Vacca Rabite) - Dallastown, PA (south central PA)
Matt's place (plas76targa) - Frederick, MD (north central MD)
914 Rat's place - Southern MD
Movietime, Ray (rmital) - Lyndhurst, NJ (North Jersey)
A spot in NOVA
and I think a spot in South Jersey
oh and my place in Philly


Anyplace else? I'll set up a poll once I know of all the places.

Posted by: ghuff Jun 29 2009, 03:44 PM

I don't mind any drive, it is really worth it. I just need to pick up a spare good gearbox and get parts for it.

My 914 is still unknown so I will probably venture out in my Golf or the wifes jetta.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Jun 29 2009, 08:20 PM

Take my place off. I offered up as no one had yet. My tranny is a fresh build, so I don't actually need one. As long as there are other options for the meet, someone that needs the build should reap the benefits.

Zach

Posted by: type11969 Jun 29 2009, 08:21 PM

Done, anyone else?

Posted by: Dr Evil Jul 8 2009, 08:07 PM

Well, I just found out that I can not take my step 3 of my licensing exam until I am actually in a program. Soooooo, I dont have anything to sweat and can do stuff during July, Aug, etc So much for over achieving