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Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 9 2009, 01:17 PM

Dave is a bit busy right now, so I'm going to take the torch and see if there is interest in a repeat of last year's run.

The date can be a bit tricky... October 10th would be the "same" day as last year, which worked out good with the weather, but the leaves were not really turning yet. The catch is, the later we wait, the less likely we are to have nice weather. So... I'm open for suggestions as to the date.

My 914 is still in pieces, so I won't have mine there... I'll either drive my truck as a support vehicle, or bum a ride in a teener.

Posted by: JRust Sep 9 2009, 01:35 PM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Sep 9 2009, 12:17 PM) *

Dave is a bit busy right now, so I'm going to take the torch and see if there is interest in a repeat of last year's run.

The date can be a bit tricky... October 10th would be the "same" day as last year, which worked out good with the weather, but the leaves were not really turning yet. The catch is, the later we wait, the less likely we are to have nice weather. So... I'm open for suggestions as to the date.

My 914 is still in pieces, so I won't have mine there... I'll either drive my truck as a support vehicle, or bum a ride in a teener.


10th is out for me. I can do the 3rd or the 17th. I'm up for it but am not sure I'll have a 914 to drive either. Should be able too though biggrin.gif

Posted by: sgetsiv Sep 9 2009, 01:49 PM

Any nice October weekend day works for me.

Steve

Posted by: thompson-mfr Sep 9 2009, 01:55 PM

I am interested! Should be able to make it. Any weekend in October just nail down a date that works for the majority.


Posted by: number6 Sep 9 2009, 02:09 PM

Sounds awesome. I'm in! Let me know if I can lend a hand with anything.

-duc

Posted by: jmmotorsports Sep 9 2009, 02:39 PM

Most any weekend in October should be good for me.

Jerry

Posted by: Coy Sep 9 2009, 02:44 PM

I can't guarantee either, but the 17th sounds better to me.

I don't know if this sounds like a good gorge destination, but I stopped by here a couple weeks ago on my motorcycle :
http://www.route30classics.com/

Neat little place, half way between The Dalles & Hood River, with Ice cream and espresso and lots of Porsche paraphernalia. I think he advertises here or something. I found his web site from 914World some how. Nice guy... beautiful 914 & wicked cool 356 owner.



Posted by: JRust Sep 9 2009, 02:54 PM

Coy's ALIVE piratenanner.gif piratenanner.gif piratenanner.gif

Good to see you back Coy. Hope all is well. Be cool if you can make it with the wife again. I think I'll bring my wife along this time myself biggrin.gif

Posted by: Coy Sep 9 2009, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Sep 9 2009, 01:54 PM) *

Coy's ALIVE piratenanner.gif piratenanner.gif piratenanner.gif

Good to see you back Coy. Hope all is well. Be cool if you can make it with the wife again. I think I'll bring my wife along this time myself biggrin.gif


Okay the last post I saw said your wife wanted to keep one of your many many 914s. Maybe she'll bring you... lol-2.gif

I'll try to make this, for sure!

Posted by: mstein95 Sep 9 2009, 07:34 PM

I believe my October is open. Consider me "in".

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 9 2009, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Coy @ Sep 9 2009, 12:44 PM) *

I can't guarantee either, but the 17th sounds better to me.

I don't know if this sounds like a good gorge destination, but I stopped by here a couple weeks ago on my motorcycle :
http://www.route30classics.com/

Neat little place, half way between The Dalles & Hood River, with Ice cream and espresso and lots of Porsche paraphernalia. I think he advertises here or something. I found his web site from 914World some how. Nice guy... beautiful 914 & wicked cool 356 owner.

Sounds interesting... it would add about 50 miles to the trip that we made last year.

Opinions?

Last year, Jakeodoule pointed out a dive that he claims has the best chicken ever... maybe that would be a good lunch stop.

Posted by: scotty Sep 9 2009, 10:11 PM

Great timing -- I just put in a new fuel pump dry.gif

Any Saturday works, but the 10th would be best.

I second the drive to route 30 classics -- escpecially since we shouldn't have any trouble passing any vanagons on we meet on the way headbang.gif

Posted by: davesclassicvws Sep 9 2009, 10:48 PM

I'm in and the 17th sounds like a good date.

Posted by: NORD Sep 9 2009, 11:05 PM



I may be interested, the 10th OK driving.gif


Posted by: EyeTrip Sep 11 2009, 02:34 AM

I'm in for the 10th. I may be able to do the 17th, but I'm not sure.

Posted by: scotty Sep 13 2009, 09:26 PM

icon_bump.gif

Posted by: JRust Sep 13 2009, 09:31 PM

I'm feeling inspired to get my v8 914 ready for this drive! I'm hoping the 17th will be the day though. These get togethers just get me pumped to have more drooley.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 14 2009, 12:54 AM

Seems like there is a bit more interest for the 17th, and seems like there is interest in the drive to Mosier to visit Route 20 Classics. Jakodoule and I are going to get together to plan a route. Nothing is firm yet, so if you have something to say... say it now!

Posted by: pete-stevers Sep 14 2009, 10:58 AM

this sounds like a great excuse to get a way from the shop...again
keep me posted!

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Sep 14 2009, 11:22 AM

Sounds like fun!! My schedule is pretty fluid so whenever is good, I'll try and be there.

NORD, Steve and other north enders: when the day comes, we should all drive down as a group.

Posted by: NORD Sep 14 2009, 03:44 PM




Todd

You have to pick the DATE, the weekend of 10th or 17th will work for me.

We already have three North enders planning to come, No rain, can you

Garrantee nice weather? driving.gif

NORD

Posted by: pete-stevers Sep 14 2009, 09:26 PM

this would be a lot of fun Tod if you need some help of sorts let me know....
as much as i can do from up here!!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 16 2009, 11:20 PM

Okay, we're going to call it the 17th. I talked with John over a couple beers last night, and we have some ideas for a route. I'm looking for a good spot to meet up in the morning and a good place to stop for lunch. We'll meet up at 8:45-9:00 and hit the road at 9:14. Any out of town guys that want to drive in on Friday and need a place to crash, either John or I can accommodate. It's gonna be a blast!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 17 2009, 12:13 AM


idea.gif this would be fun to make if I can swing it. I have been working way too much. I need a break. Here's to hoping I can go beerchug.gif

Posted by: JRust Sep 17 2009, 12:58 AM

Man wasn't there a NO BOvey Clause somewhere in there blink.gif




Ah just kidding. Be nice to see you again. It's been like 3 weeks & I'm having withdrawls barf.gif . I may even have my v8 back on the road for it. I'm holding out hope I'll have my LE back in time. While I am holding onto hope I am not holding my breath. I was supposed to have it back in July too WTF.gif

Either way I am driving a 914 if it has to be my rusted 73 rolleyes.gif

Posted by: davesclassicvws Sep 17 2009, 09:03 AM

I'm in!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 17 2009, 04:35 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Sep 16 2009, 11:58 PM) *

Man wasn't there a NO BOvey Clause somewhere in there blink.gif




confused24.gif That hurts man sad.gif lol-2.gif

Posted by: PanelBilly Sep 17 2009, 07:19 PM

I can't do the 10th need to be in Indy for a wedding, but the 17th could work. Won't be in a teener unless I thumb a ride, but I could bring out the silver car.

I'd like to see the route 30 shop if it fits in the plans

Posted by: jmmotorsports Sep 17 2009, 08:04 PM

QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Sep 17 2009, 06:19 PM) *

I can't do the 10th need to be in Indy for a wedding, but the 17th could work. Won't be in a teener unless I thumb a ride, but I could bring out the silver car.

I'd like to see the route 30 shop if it fits in the plans


I am more into Route 30 than Mt. St. Helens,I have been up there twice this year. The 17th is good for me too.

Jerry

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 17 2009, 08:22 PM

The drive that we are looking at will take us to Route 30. I plan on calling Stephen, the owner, to let him know that we are coming.

Posted by: pete-stevers Sep 17 2009, 10:16 PM

this sounds kinda like fun!!!
oct 17...it could be cold but i guesse there are always blankets, thermal undies and woolie socks, happy11.gif
do i remember seeing heated seat pads somewhere??
this sounds like fun!! drunk.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 17 2009, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Sep 17 2009, 08:16 PM) *

this sounds kinda like fun!!!
oct 17...it could be cold but i guesse there are always blankets, thermal undies and woolie socks, happy11.gif
do i remember seeing heated seat pads somewhere??
this sounds like fun!! drunk.gif

Cold? What do you think this is, Canada?

Posted by: 6freak Sep 18 2009, 08:42 AM

Thats opening day Buck season ar15.gif !! Sorry guys i will not be there

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 18 2009, 01:29 PM

QUOTE(6freak @ Sep 18 2009, 06:42 AM) *

Thats opening day Buck season ar15.gif !! Sorry guys i will not be there

Bring your rifle... we might see some!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 18 2009, 02:17 PM

QUOTE(6freak @ Sep 18 2009, 07:42 AM) *

Thats opening day Buck season ar15.gif !! Sorry guys i will not be there

So you have to go out opening day? What, you can't wait a week? poke.gif

Posted by: 6freak Sep 18 2009, 03:31 PM

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Sep 18 2009, 01:17 PM) *

QUOTE(6freak @ Sep 18 2009, 07:42 AM) *

Thats opening day Buck season ar15.gif !! Sorry guys i will not be there

So you have to go out opening day? What, you can't wait a week? poke.gif

cause i dont miss opening day deer season chowtime.gif ..maybe you can show up for me! driving.gif

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 18 2009, 03:55 PM

What's the difference of waiting a week?

Posted by: JRust Sep 18 2009, 05:45 PM

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Sep 18 2009, 02:55 PM) *

What's the difference of waiting a week?

Tradition man! I no longer hunt but people who do & seriously. Do not miss opening day for anything screwy.gif . Never was that big a deal to me rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 18 2009, 07:28 PM

The only people I know that did that are the ame people who would wait in line all night to get something they "had to have" when they could just wait a week and go get it without the wait. Besides, if you mis opening day you get past te day that has the most accidental shootings every year poke.gif .

Posted by: EyeTrip Sep 19 2009, 04:27 AM

17th looks good to me now. driving.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 27 2009, 12:54 PM

Okay... we have a route. Let's see what you think....

Start in old town Troutdale, just off I-84. Leave at 9:14 AM. We'll stop in Mosier at Route 30 Classics at about 1:30 PM. I don't have a lunch plan yet... the route is mostly through the boonies. I might just make sack lunches for everyone that signs up, if that works.

The route is 227 miles, should take about 5 hours plus stops. I imagine we'd get back to Troutdale between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. I live about 5 miles from Troutdale, so anyone that wants to crash here on the night before or after is welcome.

For comparison, last year's route was about 125 miles.

http://tinyurl.com/fallingleaftour

So far, I've heard interest from:

Jakeodoule
JRust
sgetsiv
thompson-mfr
number6
jmmotorsports
Coy
mstein95
scotty
davesclassicvws
NORD
EyeTrip
pete-stevers
aircooledtechguy
Phoenix 914-6GT
PanelBilly

What say you all?

Posted by: number6 Sep 27 2009, 06:35 PM

Todd, the route looks good. Thanks for putting this together!

For those of us who didn't attend last year, could you give us an idea of what the driving was like? Spirited? Leisurely? Tight caravan or pretty spread out? Is the same planned for this year?

This will be fun. Can't wait!

-duc

Posted by: Jakeodoule Sep 27 2009, 08:10 PM

Allot of what we did last year was fairly busy with traffic as well as patrolled. It was a very nice drive but for the most part just a cruise. I would say the route Todd and I have got for this year will have some places where you will be able to rip it up if you want to. The stuff into and out of Tygh Valley is really cool with open canyons and switch backs. Nice smooth curvy pavement with wide open lines of sight. Great photo's. I have been on this route many, many times on sportbikes and I think you'll love it. Some of it will be a cruise (up to Mt Hood) and some of it will be good for more spirited driving. I would second Todd's idea of packing lunch. There is a super nice area for a picnic right on the Deschutes river just outside of Tygh Valley. If you look on the map it would be where we go east for alittle bit and then turn around. Its a cool waterfall and nice park right on the river.

BTW I will NOT be writing the directions...... chair.gif KMA.gif

Any out of towners are welcome to crash/camp at my place as well.
Hopefully I'll get my car running by then.. Or I may do this route again on my Ducati.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 27 2009, 08:44 PM

QUOTE(Jakeodoule @ Sep 27 2009, 06:10 PM) *

Hopefully I'll get my car running by then.. Or I may do this route again on my Ducati.

If you need help with the car, just holler.

Posted by: JRust Sep 27 2009, 10:25 PM

Sounds very good! I'm not sure I'll have my v8 ready. Be pretty tight. I also am picking up my LE next saturday. Finally painted & ready to go aktion035.gif . I could probably have it going enough for the drive theoretically. I'd have to throw my 76 2.0 motor in temporarily though confused24.gif . As usual I have no idea what I can get done in the next few weeks. If life wasn't so dang busy I could get more done blink.gif

Posted by: DNHunt Sep 28 2009, 08:06 AM

I am a maybe.

Dave

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 29 2009, 01:26 PM

I just fired a warning to Stephen at Route 30. I invited him to drive along with us, or just prepare for the onslaught.

Posted by: 6freak Sep 29 2009, 01:34 PM

tHATS GONNA BE FUN ...dANG I WISH I COULD BE THERE


F`n cap locks

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 29 2009, 11:03 PM

Stephen is excited that we are coming! He had 20 Audi TTs visit him today.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 30 2009, 01:34 AM

QUOTE(6freak @ Sep 29 2009, 12:34 PM) *

tHATS GONNA BE FUN ...dANG I WISH I COULD BE THERE


F`n cap locks


You can be there. poke.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Sep 30 2009, 01:37 AM

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Sep 29 2009, 11:34 PM) *

QUOTE(6freak @ Sep 29 2009, 12:34 PM) *

tHATS GONNA BE FUN ...dANG I WISH I COULD BE THERE


F`n cap locks


You can be there. poke.gif

So can you poke.gif

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Sep 30 2009, 07:08 PM

Just depends on if I can get the time off wink.gif I am trying to make it though beerchug.gif

Posted by: Coy Oct 3 2009, 08:54 PM

sad.gif I am not going to be able to make it. We have a big family thing at the coast that I thought was on the 10th, but is actually the weekend of the 17th.

Yes, I did originally say I would prefer the 17th. headbang.gif

There's always next year... hissyfit.gif

Posted by: 914junkie Oct 4 2009, 05:37 AM

Probably can't make the tour that day but I will try to at least meet up with you guys in Troutdale in the morning to say hello. Would be nice to meet you guys and check out yer cars. Paul S. aktion035.gif

Posted by: pjhaun Oct 5 2009, 05:54 PM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Sep 27 2009, 11:54 AM) *

Okay... we have a route. Let's see what you think....

Start in old town Troutdale, just off I-84. Leave at 9:14 AM. We'll stop in Mosier at Route 30 Classics at about 1:30 PM. I don't have a lunch plan yet... the route is mostly through the boonies. I might just make sack lunches for everyone that signs up, if that works.

The route is 227 miles, should take about 5 hours plus stops. I imagine we'd get back to Troutdale between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. I live about 5 miles from Troutdale, so anyone that wants to crash here on the night before or after is welcome.

For comparison, last year's route was about 125 miles.

http://tinyurl.com/fallingleaftour

So far, I've heard interest from:

Jakeodoule
JRust
sgetsiv
thompson-mfr
number6
jmmotorsports
Coy
mstein95
scotty
davesclassicvws
NORD
EyeTrip
pete-stevers
aircooledtechguy
Phoenix 914-6GT
PanelBilly

What say you all?


I am not familiar with Old Town Troutdale. Is there a particular place in Old Town that we are meeting?

Thank You!!!!!
Phillip J. Haun
Oak Harbor, WA.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 6 2009, 12:18 AM

QUOTE(pjhaun @ Oct 5 2009, 03:54 PM) *

I am not familiar with Old Town Troutdale. Is there a particular place in Old Town that we are meeting?

I was looking for a coffee shop or something, but it might just be easiest to meet in the parking lot at the outlet mall. Anyone that needs coffee will have to stop on the way in... there are truck stops right off the I-84 exit, if trucker coffee does it for you. I don't drink coffee myself, so I'm not much help.

This will be a picnic lunch... I'd be glad to pack a lunch for anyone that wants me to, just let me know ahead of time. Sammich, chips, water and maybe a cookie.

Posted by: JRust Oct 6 2009, 12:28 AM

Hey anybody with time to kill is welcome to come to my house this saturday (10th). I'll be working on the LE. Trying to get it driveable for the tour. I'll be working on it till about 3pm. I'll be going to the Beaver game at 4. Think I am going to pull my 73 2.0 drivetrain & throw it in temporarily.

Really looking forward to the drive. I just hope I can do it in my LE confused24.gif Time is short but we shall see. I won't have it finished by any means. Just hopefully driveable smile.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 8 2009, 12:00 PM

Just a icon_bump.gif

A little over a week away!

Posted by: scotty Oct 8 2009, 06:37 PM

Heck, with this weather, I'm driving this weekend (but not the whole route)!

Posted by: JRust Oct 8 2009, 11:20 PM

Yeah man I can't wait. I'm hoping to get my LE going in time. We'll see how much I get done this weekend confused24.gif . Supposedly my motor was close to being done. He said he could button it up today. Except I need a new oil pump? I'll find out more tommorow. Oh & I have to find someone to install my new windshield. I've got to call on that tommorow too blink.gif

Posted by: number6 Oct 9 2009, 02:29 AM

QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 8 2009, 10:20 PM) *

Yeah man I can't wait. I'm hoping to get my LE going in time. We'll see how much I get done this weekend confused24.gif . Supposedly my motor was close to being done. He said he could button it up today. Except I need a new oil pump? I'll find out more tommorow. Oh & I have to find someone to install my new windshield. I've got to call on that tommorow too blink.gif


Sam's Autoglass will sell and install a windshield for you (Portland area) for $230! Just installation is $40 or $60, I believe. They take their time and do really good work (I've had several cars done by them). They're a small, 2-person operation (father & son), and they don't come off very professional over the phone, but they do top work. 503-896-3902. Highly recommended. Hope that helps.

-duc

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Oct 9 2009, 02:34 AM

Just received the schedule for next week and they have me down for a bouble on Saturday mad.gif

On the bright side, I have an interview for a job with a good friend's company and it may give me a regular 9 to 5 job. So the next function I can make beerchug.gif

Posted by: number6 Oct 9 2009, 03:23 AM

QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Oct 9 2009, 01:34 AM) *

Just received the schedule for next week and they have me down for a bouble on Saturday mad.gif

On the bright side, I have an interview for a job with a good friend's company and it may give me a regular 9 to 5 job. So the next function I can make beerchug.gif


Bummer, Jon! I was really looking forward to checking out your cool car. Next time smile.gif

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Oct 9 2009, 03:41 AM

Definitely beerchug.gif

I really want to see your car as well.. I have seen your others and they were beautiful.

Posted by: pjhaun Oct 9 2009, 11:02 PM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Sep 27 2009, 11:54 AM) *

Okay... we have a route. Let's see what you think....

Start in old town Troutdale, just off I-84. Leave at 9:14 AM. We'll stop in Mosier at Route 30 Classics at about 1:30 PM. I don't have a lunch plan yet... the route is mostly through the boonies. I might just make sack lunches for everyone that signs up, if that works.

The route is 227 miles, should take about 5 hours plus stops. I imagine we'd get back to Troutdale between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. I live about 5 miles from Troutdale, so anyone that wants to crash here on the night before or after is welcome.

For comparison, last year's route was about 125 miles.

http://tinyurl.com/fallingleaftour

So far, I've heard interest from:

Jakeodoule
JRust
sgetsiv
thompson-mfr
number6
jmmotorsports
Coy
mstein95
scotty
davesclassicvws
NORD
EyeTrip
pete-stevers
aircooledtechguy
Phoenix 914-6GT
PanelBilly

What say you all?

I see by the weather report that they are projecting rain on the 17th. Is the tour still on?

Phillip J. Haun
Oak Harbor, Wa.


Posted by: scotty Oct 9 2009, 11:13 PM

Actually, that weekend may be nice... but forecasts that far out are only about 10% accurate. Kinda like my speedometer...wink.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 10 2009, 12:36 AM

The tour will hit both side of the mountains, so even if it's raining on one end, it may be nice on the other...

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 13 2009, 12:13 AM

As of right now, the forecast is Portland rain, Mosier partly cloudy.

Who can we expect at this point?

Posted by: aircooledtechguy Oct 13 2009, 09:23 AM

unfortunately, I'm out. A family thing came up for Friday evening and I can't/won't be getting out of it. I'd have to leave at like 3am from here just to make the start. . . That is not happening sad.gif

Maybe next year. . .

Posted by: number6 Oct 13 2009, 02:27 PM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Oct 12 2009, 11:13 PM) *

As of right now, the forecast is Portland rain, Mosier partly cloudy.

Who can we expect at this point?


I'm still in.

-duc

Posted by: JRust Oct 13 2009, 03:23 PM

I'm still in the but the odds of the LE making it are not to good. No drivetrain yet. Besides that I still need to install my new windshield. I've got alot of misc seals to put on. Oh & I typically don't get home from work until like 6. Family stuff wipes out most evenings. I may consider taking friday off work if I can get my motor before. If so that would mean the drive would be breaking in my motor. Not opposed to that but the odds of me getting it all in on friday & working enough to trust driving it all day. Probably not gonna happen. Still I've been known to be dumb enough to pull something like that off. Not real crazy about having the LE's maiden voyage involve rain confused24.gif .

I may just bring the wife in the MDX. I would say I am still a 90% at coming

Posted by: 6freak Oct 13 2009, 03:36 PM

Just slap the motor in and go ...you really legally dont need a windscreen you can wear swim`n goggles ...lmao lol-2.gif lol-2.gif .......have fun guys and drive safe

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 13 2009, 03:46 PM

I am looking at changing the route depending on weather/snow up on Mt Hood.
I have an alternate route out the gorge cross at bridge of the gods. Then up to Glenwood then east round through Glenwood canyon and down along the Kickitat river. very curvy and would get us out of the rain faster and into eastern WA/OR quicker. Little shorter but still ends up at that Porsche shop. Then we can cruise the Columbia Historic Hwy on the way back for those that want to. Those that are in a hurry can rip back on the Fwy.
We'll just wait and see what the weather is like.


Posted by: thompson-mfr Oct 13 2009, 04:32 PM

I am most likely out. My brother in law was in a bad car accident about a month ago and has no feeling from the waist down. We visit him on Saturdays in Portland ( I live in Silverton long drive). Then Grandpas B-Day after that.


Posted by: scotty Oct 13 2009, 09:12 PM

Most likely still in at this point...

Posted by: number6 Oct 13 2009, 11:02 PM

QUOTE(Jakeodoule @ Oct 13 2009, 02:46 PM) *

I am looking at changing the route depending on weather/snow up on Mt Hood.
I have an alternate route out the gorge cross at bridge of the gods. Then up to Glenwood then east round through Glenwood canyon and down along the Kickitat river. very curvy and would get us out of the rain faster and into eastern WA/OR quicker. Little shorter but still ends up at that Porsche shop. Then we can cruise the Columbia Historic Hwy on the way back for those that want to. Those that are in a hurry can rip back on the Fwy.
We'll just wait and see what the weather is like.


John, no snow would be good! I'd hate to see the fun drive turn bad for any of the participants. I know I don't have much experience driving a teener in snow or ice.

Posted by: JRust Oct 14 2009, 12:04 AM

I drove in the snow once for 3 hours in my first 914. I was meeting my family in Lincoln city & we were living in Monmouth a the time. Typically a 45minute drive. It was in late january & I decided on a whim to drive my 914.

I had literally just gotten it back from getting painted. It was the last step in my restoraion of that car. Weather was cold but not bad. Sure as hell didn't hear anything about the possibility of snow. I get to lincoln city & all is good. We are sitting in a restaurant having dinner. I look out on the beach & damned if it doesn't start snowing. I am so amazed as I have never seen snow at the coast. It was coming down hard & sticking on the beach. Total insanity! While I am sitting there in amazement I get a call from work. Turns out I need to head back early. No problem as we were done eating. Then it dawns on me I am in my 914 headbang.gif headbang.gif . Still I figure it's a fluke & I won't find it once on the road. NOT! I never would have really considered any of the beach runs having a real pass. I never left second & the ride home was pure hell. Defrost didn't work for shit. So I spent the drive home hunched over looking thru maybe a foot & a half arch in my windshield. Me in my new paint following these people that can't drive in the snow hissyfit.gif . I was so tense when I got home. I parked my car back in the garage & walked the mile to work just to try to loosen up. Still my alltime worst experience in my 914. screwy.gif

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 14 2009, 12:24 AM

There really is hardly any chance of snow. I just mentioned I was thinking of a dif. route. It is warming up as the week goes on anyway. Unless we drove up past Timberline lodge onto the glacier, I'm pretty sure there's a snow balls chance in hell we would end up driving in the snow. I I drove a 914 all winter in MN once and it went pretty good unless it got deep. Defrost suck though and I just kept a towel for the windshield.
I didn't mean to scare anyone, I was really was just thinking if we went out the gorge we could get out of the rain faster.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 14 2009, 02:20 AM

Plan: A common point from which to deviate.

Posted by: JRust Oct 14 2009, 09:53 PM

Okay so I am finally saying the LE is NOT going to be ready by saturday. I am still planning on coming & bringing my wife. I'm only going to do it if there is a good turnout though. Otherwise I should just work on the LE.

So what is the headcount again?

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 14 2009, 10:06 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 14 2009, 08:53 PM) *

Okay so I am finally saying the LE is NOT going to be ready by saturday. I am still planning on coming & bringing my wife. I'm only going to do it if there is a good turnout though. Otherwise I should just work on the LE.

So what is the headcount again?

I was wondering that myself....
I'm in


Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 14 2009, 11:07 PM

I may need to work. Hopefully I'll know soon

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 14 2009, 11:54 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 14 2009, 07:53 PM) *

Okay so I am finally saying the LE is NOT going to be ready by saturday. I am still planning on coming & bringing my wife. I'm only going to do it if there is a good turnout though. Otherwise I should just work on the LE.

So what is the headcount again?


So far... me, Duc, John, Scotty and you... me and you don't have running teeners, and I'm not sure if John got a tranny in his or not. Billy might make it without a teener as well.

Posted by: davesclassicvws Oct 14 2009, 11:59 PM

I'm not going to make it after all. I have to work. I'm really bummed.

Posted by: number6 Oct 15 2009, 12:40 AM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Oct 14 2009, 10:54 PM) *

So far... me, Duc, John, Scotty and you... me and you don't have running teeners, and I'm not sure if John got a tranny in his or not. Billy might make it without a teener as well.



Just a thought... Perhaps we might consider rescheduling for next weekend, especially if weather will be nicer? I'm no fair-weather teener, but a fun cruise like the one planned would be so much more enjoyable w/ sun and top off! And hopefully more people will be able to come out, like Jon...and JRust can get his LE road-going...

My gf has to work this weekend, so if anyone is without 914 and would like to ride along, I have an open seat. Wheel time, too, if you're interested in driving a '70 -6 with a fun motor (and don't worry; it's been converted to side shifter).

Posted by: JRust Oct 15 2009, 01:04 AM

I wouldn't be opposed to a reschedule. I do have a beavers game next saturday. I'd hate to have to give my tickets away. I suppose I could sell them. This is the forst year I've gotten season tickets & I allready missed one game. Great seats to 3rd row from the field & on the 35. It is the old side of the stadium but the seats rock. So I don't know if I would go next week. If I had my LE running I would say screw it & go. If I didn't have it finished I would go to the game instead.

So don't change the date for me. I am still up for saturday but I would rather make the drive in a 914. I promised my wife she could go though. That means following in the MDX. I can do that but if no one else is bringing their wife. I am not sure this is the time to bring her. In which case I could hop in someone else's car.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 15 2009, 01:36 AM

QUOTE(number6 @ Oct 14 2009, 10:40 PM) *

Just a thought... Perhaps we might consider rescheduling for next weekend, especially if weather will be nicer? I'm no fair-weather teener, but a fun cruise like the one planned would be so much more enjoyable w/ sun and top off! And hopefully more people will be able to come out, like Jon...and JRust can get his LE road-going...

My gf has to work this weekend, so if anyone is without 914 and would like to ride along, I have an open seat. Wheel time, too, if you're interested in driving a '70 -6 with a fun motor (and don't worry; it's been converted to side shifter).

I'm easy. Proceed, postpone, cancel, whatever the consensus is... if one person says they are coming, I'll be there. The weather will be a crapshoot from now until July 5th. My biggest concern is that I don't want someone to come from a long way away and have this be a dud. Phil Haun seems to be considering it, and he's a 5 hour drive from here. Billy is 3 hours away. Jamie's a good hour and a half at least.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Oct 15 2009, 03:11 AM

If you reschedule it I can come biggrin.gif

Then again, you may not want to reschedule it because of that blink.gif

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 15 2009, 08:53 AM

I'm fine with rescheduling. I would rather there be more than 2 or 3 teeners. Thats kinda the point..
My car is ready. I think Tod is right though about the weather. It'll be a crap shoot any weekend for here on. We could just call it and plan a nice big one for the spring. Then everyone can work to that date with the winter projects.

Posted by: davesclassicvws Oct 15 2009, 10:22 AM

I can go for sure next week.

Posted by: JRust Oct 15 2009, 12:46 PM

Heck I was way off. Next week the Beavers are down in Cali playing USC. Games not on until 5 so I'll be good to go next week. If it works out thats cool. Weather will definately be a crapshoot. As long as it isn't snowing I'd be good. I should be good for the LE next week. Especially having saturday to work on it. I'm picking my motor up friday after work. I'll put everything on it & hopefully get it up in my car this weekend biggrin.gif

That is still a best case scenario but I'm trying to stay optimistic smile.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 15 2009, 01:05 PM

Okay, I'll make the call...

OFFICIALLY RESCHEDULED for 24 October

Posted by: thompson-mfr Oct 15 2009, 02:49 PM

I am glad to hear that this has been rescheduled! piratenanner.gif

I should be able to make it on the 24th.

Posted by: thompson-mfr Oct 15 2009, 03:03 PM

QUOTE(Jakeodoule @ Oct 13 2009, 02:46 PM) *

I am looking at changing the route depending on weather/snow up on Mt Hood.
I have an alternate route out the gorge cross at bridge of the gods. Then up to Glenwood then east round through Glenwood canyon and down along the Kickitat river. very curvy and would get us out of the rain faster and into eastern WA/OR quicker. Little shorter but still ends up at that Porsche shop. Then we can cruise the Columbia Historic Hwy on the way back for those that want to. Those that are in a hurry can rip back on the Fwy.
We'll just wait and see what the weather is like.


This route sounds pretty cool to me. I love the bridge of the gods! Really neat to drive over.

Posted by: JRust Oct 15 2009, 03:11 PM

I am stoked! Picking up my engine after work tommorow! Now my saturday is open to get it all ready to put in piratenanner.gif . Typical me I had a perfect clutch setup for it. I think I gave it away at the last swap meet headbang.gif . Now I get to go buy a new one dry.gif . Then It will probably turn up. My garage is just s huge mess right now. It usually is but it is just worse than normal.

Ah but soon driving.gif aktion035.gif

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 15 2009, 03:43 PM

Thats fine with me, I should be able to attend next weekend.
Have to do a little shuffling with the wife's plans.....

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Oct 15 2009, 04:16 PM

oh man..... I don't know if I can that weekend as that is my last weekend at Gordon Biersch. Maybe I won't be scheduled biggrin.gif . If I am I will try to switch. I really want to go.

Posted by: scotty Oct 15 2009, 07:08 PM

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I may have a family thing 10/24... but Okay.

Posted by: number6 Oct 16 2009, 12:09 AM

I'll be there!

Weather.com's forecast is not looking favorable, but they're never right this far out anyhow. Cold is fine - I just hope it'll be dry.

-duc

Posted by: EyeTrip Oct 16 2009, 01:40 AM

Crap!!!! ok, I cant miss this so I'll make it work.
I guess I'll have to go to the wifes dinner party after all, this weekend. HAHAHA

Posted by: Coy Oct 18 2009, 08:52 PM

Okay, so I was in Chicago all week and Lincoln city most of the weekend... It looks like we're going to try & do this next Saturday, correct? I can't commit yet, driving.gif but let me see...

Posted by: JRust Oct 18 2009, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Coy @ Oct 18 2009, 07:52 PM) *

Okay, so I was in Chicago all week and Lincoln city most of the weekend... It looks like we're going to try & do this next Saturday, correct? I can't commit yet, driving.gif but let me see...


Just Do it man biggrin.gif . Should be a good time & a nice drive. Even if it does rain on us sad.gif . Still I'm going to do it. Still hoping to have the LE done enough to drive. Got held up some this weekend. Stil doable but I don't have my motor yet. Hoping to get it tuesday night. It's gonna be tight still. If I can get my motor then I should be okay. Going to take friday off to get things finished hopefully. Worst case my wife & I will be in the MDX. Best case I'll be driving the LE driving.gif . Either way I'll be there with the little woman

Posted by: number6 Oct 19 2009, 12:05 AM

I'm glad we rescheduled! This was Saturday, looking out my window:

(Of course, this weekend may not be any better. Fingers crossed!)


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Posted by: dashgod Oct 21 2009, 12:40 AM

I'm in... at least for some of it. Wife has plans that I'm going to ruin part of. Oh well...


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Posted by: davesclassicvws Oct 21 2009, 09:57 AM

Hey Todd have you decided on a rally point yet?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 21 2009, 11:28 AM

QUOTE(davesclassicvws @ Oct 21 2009, 07:57 AM) *

Hey Todd have you decided on a rally point yet?

Troutdale Factory Outlet stores parking lot. You'll need to get your coffee and sack lunch beforehand.

Posted by: number6 Oct 21 2009, 11:55 AM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Oct 21 2009, 10:28 AM) *

QUOTE(davesclassicvws @ Oct 21 2009, 07:57 AM) *

Hey Todd have you decided on a rally point yet?

Troutdale Factory Outlet stores parking lot. You'll need to get your coffee and sack lunch beforehand.


Since I've never been there before, I just want to double-check...

Google tells me the factory outlets are clustered around:

450 NW 257th Ave, Troutdale, OR 97060

Is this correct? Will it be obvious where everyone will be when pulling in?

See you all Saturday! driving.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 21 2009, 01:57 PM

QUOTE(number6 @ Oct 21 2009, 09:55 AM) *

Since I've never been there before, I just want to double-check...

Google tells me the factory outlets are clustered around:

450 NW 257th Ave, Troutdale, OR 97060

Is this correct? Will it be obvious where everyone will be when pulling in?

See you all Saturday! driving.gif

That's them. Exit 17 off I-84. There is only the one big parking lot, so the first person there will be the rally point. If I'm the first person, I'll be in my truck, so I'll follow the first 914 that shows. Call it 8:45-9:00 rally time, 9:14 roll out.

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Posted by: JRust Oct 21 2009, 02:29 PM

My wife & I will be there. Looking more like in the MDX but still holding out hope. I've got alot to do to the LE to have it ready. Still a chance but it is slight. Don't have my motor yet. Supposed to be able to pick it up tonight but dry.gif we'll see. Which means install on friday if I am lucky.

Either way looking forward to the drive saturday. Hope there will be a few other women coming. See you all soon- Jamie

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Oct 21 2009, 04:01 PM

Well, my last weekend at the restaurant will be keeping me away once again. Sorry guys. I wish I could make it but the finances are tight until I start my new job and I can't give up the two Saturday shifts right now.

Have fun and be safe. beer.gif

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 22 2009, 01:32 AM

Saturday's weather forecast as of right now - 58° and 10% chance of rain.

Posted by: davesclassicvws Oct 22 2009, 11:29 AM

Todd you mention bringing a sack lunch. Are we not going to be near any places to eat?
A picnic does sound nice!!

Posted by: Coy Oct 22 2009, 10:34 PM

Right now it looks like me & my daughter Shelby will try & make it. My wife already has a date planned with my son...

What time are we meeting up in Troutdale?

Posted by: JRust Oct 23 2009, 12:18 AM

I am not coming in my LE sad.gif . Oh well it was pushing it anyway. I'll be coming with my wife for a nice drive. Picnic is fine but really wouldn't mind stopping somewhere for chow if there is a place. Coy we'll have to caravan up. Call you to figure it out tommorow biggrin.gif

Falling leaf tour here we come (okay in another day anyway)

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 23 2009, 01:16 AM

QUOTE(davesclassicvws @ Oct 22 2009, 09:29 AM) *

Todd you mention bringing a sack lunch. Are we not going to be near any places to eat?
A picnic does sound nice!!

Not if we stick to the route. We'll be far from civilization around lunch time.

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 23 2009, 01:17 AM

QUOTE(Coy @ Oct 22 2009, 08:34 PM) *

Right now it looks like me & my daughter Shelby will try & make it. My wife already has a date planned with my son...

What time are we meeting up in Troutdale?

8:45-9:00... 9:14 roll out.

Posted by: number6 Oct 23 2009, 01:52 AM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Oct 23 2009, 12:16 AM) *

Not if we stick to the route. We'll be far from civilization around lunch time.


Todd, around what time do you think we'll roll back into town?

What's the head count? I'll start:

Duc - will be in my '70 914

Posted by: Coy Oct 23 2009, 08:00 AM

My Daughter & I will be in my 74 914. I might not be able to spend the entire day.

I don't know where Glenwood is. Is that on the Washington side? What time will we get to Route 30 and what time will we head back on the Columbia Historic Hwy?

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 23 2009, 09:46 AM

Sorry but I am out... I still have some friends from Itay here and my teener is still giving me the business. Last weekend was the one for me. I have laid out the second route so you guys can choose between the two. The first one over Mt hood is longer and some of it is in the sticks. The second route is a little shorter and there are plenty of places for lunch along the gorge. the loop up to glenwood and back down the Klickitat river doesn't have many places to eat, but along hwy 14 in gorge there are little towns every 10 or 30 miles. If you choose this route this is THE part of the route not to miss. The Glenwood canyon is awesome and the klickitat river road is sweet.
I will still meet up with you guys at 9. I have some parts from Drew.


The Second route
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Troutdale,+Multnomah,+Oregon&daddr=2nd+St+to:Glenwood+Hwy+to:klickitat+wa+to:Lewis+and+Clark+Hwy%2FWA-14+E+to:45.678241,-121.311636+to:mosier+or&geocode=FdbftgIdj4S0-A%3BFQw9uQIdwji8-A%3BFUwovgIdUhjH-A%3B%3BFTKLuAIdviLH-A%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=5&sz=14&via=1,4,5&sll=45.674403,-121.305971&sspn=0.029807,0.075016&ie=UTF8&ll=45.72296,-121.363907&spn=0.238244,0.600128&z=11

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Oct 23 2009, 12:07 PM

QUOTE(Jakeodoule @ Oct 23 2009, 08:46 AM) *


I will still meet up with you guys at 9. I have some parts from Drew.




thumb3d.gif All worked out. spoke to "Treemn" last night, told me he is headed up!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 23 2009, 12:38 PM

Sorry to hear you can't make it, John.

With a little modification to the original route, I think we can plan on lunch in The Dalles... Burgerville..., and then hit Route 30 Classics shortly after.

I expect that we should be back in Troutdale no later than 3PM.

Tomorrow still shows 10% chance of rain for the whole route. That's about as good as it gets this time of year!

Posted by: thompson-mfr Oct 23 2009, 01:27 PM

Don't think I am going to be able to make it. Wife is not sure she wants to be in a 914 for 7+ hours. Silverton to Troudale then 5hr drive.

Might be able to talk her into going to the Dalles and back. We will see. If you see me at 9am then that's the plan and if not I am a no show (don't wait up)

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 23 2009, 01:58 PM

QUOTE(number6 @ Oct 22 2009, 11:52 PM) *

What's the head count? I'll start:

Duc - will be in my '70 914

I will be in my 2006 GMC.

Posted by: JRust Oct 23 2009, 02:29 PM

I will be there in our Acura MDX with my wife biggrin.gif

Posted by: treemn Oct 23 2009, 02:31 PM

+ 2 914s & spouses.
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Posted by: Coy Oct 23 2009, 02:39 PM

QUOTE(thompson-mfr @ Oct 23 2009, 12:27 PM) *

Don't think I am going to be able to make it. Wife is not sure she wants to be in a 914 for 7+ hours. Silverton to Troudale then 5hr drive.

Might be able to talk her into going to the Dalles and back. We will see. If you see me at 9am then that's the plan and if not I am a no show (don't wait up)


This might be similar to my itinerary. Unless something bad happens, I will meet up at Troutdale and convoy with the group to Hwy 141 and then maybe split to White Salmon and cut across at HoodRiver - maybe run over to Mosier and then head back. This is mostly about seeing other 914s, and driving around with my girl to be honest.

Posted by: JRust Oct 23 2009, 02:48 PM

I was screwing aorund with my 73 2.0 last night thinking I could just get it running & take it. Forgot about the fact that while I got my FI working. I didn't have any flippin brakes. They were froze up when I got it. Guy pulled the pads so it could move. Minor technicalities headbang.gif . After working to get my LE going it was my motor not being done that screwed me. Should have had it last weekend. Didn't happen so instead of just working on the 73 instead I waited hoping to get my motor for the LE. Really wanted to drive a 914 tommorow sad.gif .

I'll have to be content following some confused24.gif

Anyone wanting to caravan I am up for it. give me a call 5four1-5one0-00eight6 Jamie

Posted by: Coy Oct 23 2009, 03:02 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 23 2009, 01:48 PM) *

I was screwing aorund with my 73 2.0 last night thinking I could just get it running & take it. Forgot about the fact that while I got my FI working. I didn't have any flippin brakes. They were froze up when I got it. Guy pulled the pads so it could move. Minor technicalities headbang.gif . After working to get my LE going it was my motor not being done that screwed me. Should have had it last weekend. Didn't happen so instead of just working on the 73 instead I waited hoping to get my motor for the LE. Really wanted to drive a 914 tommorow sad.gif .

I'll have to be content following some confused24.gif

Anyone wanting to caravan I am up for it. give me a call 5four1-5one0-00eight6 Jamie



Do you want to meet at the 7:30 at the Enchanted Forest exit again?

Posted by: number6 Oct 23 2009, 03:30 PM

QUOTE(Jakeodoule @ Oct 23 2009, 08:46 AM) *

Sorry but I am out... I still have some friends from Itay here and my teener is still giving me the business. Last weekend was the one for me. I have laid out the second route so you guys can choose between the two. The first one over Mt hood is longer and some of it is in the sticks. The second route is a little shorter and there are plenty of places for lunch along the gorge. the loop up to glenwood and back down the Klickitat river doesn't have many places to eat, but along hwy 14 in gorge there are little towns every 10 or 30 miles. If you choose this route this is THE part of the route not to miss. The Glenwood canyon is awesome and the klickitat river road is sweet.
I will still meet up with you guys at 9. I have some parts from Drew.


The Second route
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Troutdale,+Multnomah,+Oregon&daddr=2nd+St+to:Glenwood+Hwy+to:klickitat+wa+to:Lewis+and+Clark+Hwy%2FWA-14+E+to:45.678241,-121.311636+to:mosier+or&geocode=FdbftgIdj4S0-A%3BFQw9uQIdwji8-A%3BFUwovgIdUhjH-A%3B%3BFTKLuAIdviLH-A%3B%3B&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=2&mrsp=5&sz=14&via=1,4,5&sll=45.674403,-121.305971&sspn=0.029807,0.075016&ie=UTF8&ll=45.72296,-121.363907&spn=0.238244,0.600128&z=11



John, sorry to hear you can't make it, especially given your contribution to putting this together. Many thanks for that!

Todd, can we incorporate the Glenwood Canyon and Klickitat River? That portion sounds incredible!

-duc

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 23 2009, 05:13 PM

If your looking for a shorter route, instead of cutting up the first route I would take the second route. The best part of the first route is the stuff east of Tygh Valley. If you cut that out, then the route is not that great.
The second route is only a 150 miles around and back to Route 30. then 50 or so back to troutdale. That stuff up to Glenwood and east is really nice. Then the road back down the Kickitat river really is a sweet drive right on the river. I would recomend that route for your guys.
I wish I could go.
I'll see you at the start anyway.

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 23 2009, 05:16 PM

If your looking for a shorter route, instead of cutting up the first route I would take the second route. The best part of the first route is the stuff east of Tygh Valley. If you cut that out, then the route is not that great.
The second route is only a 150 miles around and back to Route 30. then 50 or so back to troutdale. That stuff up to Glenwood and east is really nice. Then the road back down the Kickitat river really is a sweet drive right on the river. I would recomend that route for your guys.
I wish I could go.
I'll see you at the start anyway.

Posted by: PanelBilly Oct 23 2009, 05:20 PM

I'm bailing out too. Just too worn out this week. I enjoy work, but this week has been a little too much for my bones. It was awful hard to get up this morning and I afraid the long drive (even in a smooth car) wouldn't be any fun.

Posted by: number6 Oct 23 2009, 07:13 PM

QUOTE(Jakeodoule @ Oct 23 2009, 04:16 PM) *

If your looking for a shorter route, instead of cutting up the first route I would take the second route. The best part of the first route is the stuff east of Tygh Valley. If you cut that out, then the route is not that great.
The second route is only a 150 miles around and back to Route 30. then 50 or so back to troutdale. That stuff up to Glenwood and east is really nice. Then the road back down the Kickitat river really is a sweet drive right on the river. I would recomend that route for your guys.
I wish I could go.
I'll see you at the start anyway.


Route #2 then everyone?

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 23 2009, 07:35 PM

Works for me.... caveat being that we have to make good time on that route. We have to be at Route 30 Classics between 1:00 and 1:30. That gives us 4 hours, which is what Mapquest says the drive should take... but that does not allow time for lunch, and puts us on I-84 instead of the Historic Highway past the waterfalls.

My phone is 5zero3 7zero9 1two9five in case anyone is running late.

Posted by: Jakeodoule Oct 23 2009, 08:34 PM

you could shave some time by taking 84 to hood river then back tracking alittle on 14 to catch the road up towards trout lake and Glenwood. That will save at least 30 minutes of HWY 14 as well as the toll on bridge of the gods.
I don't think it will take 4 hours. Its only 150 miles...
Then on the way back anyone who wants can do the historic hwy and waterfalls

Posted by: JRust Oct 23 2009, 08:38 PM

Coy yeah we'll meet at that exit at 7:30.

I also was bummed about not being able to bring my car. I decided to rent something a little sportier than my MDX. I got a 08 mitsubishi Spyder. Should make for a little better drive in that. I am stoked for tommorow aktion035.gif See you all soon

Posted by: computers4kids Oct 23 2009, 10:36 PM

QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 23 2009, 07:38 PM) *

Coy yeah we'll meet at that exit at 7:30.

I also was bummed about not being able to bring my car. I decided to rent something a little sportier than my MDX. I got a 08 mitsubishi Spyder. Should make for a little better drive in that. I am stoked for tommorow aktion035.gif See you all soon

Geez Jamie, two, possibly three 914s sitting in your garage and your renting a car? w00t.gif

Posted by: JRust Oct 23 2009, 10:42 PM

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QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 23 2009, 07:38 PM) *

Coy yeah we'll meet at that exit at 7:30.

I also was bummed about not being able to bring my car. I decided to rent something a little sportier than my MDX. I got a 08 mitsubishi Spyder. Should make for a little better drive in that. I am stoked for tommorow aktion035.gif See you all soon

Geez Jamie, two, possibly three 914s sitting in your garage and your renting a car? w00t.gif

Yes 3 in my garage! 2 on stands & one without an engine dry.gif . Should have been here but such is life. Just wasn't meant to be ready for the drive I guess confused24.gif

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Oct 23 2009, 10:45 PM

Okay guys since I can't make it I hope someone is going to take pictures! Because we all know that

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Have fun! The wife and I will be there in the 914 next year!

Posted by: scotty Oct 24 2009, 12:40 AM

*sigh* Family.

sorry guys.

Let's plan a "Welcome Summer!" run...

Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 24 2009, 02:53 AM

QUOTE(montoya 73 2.0 @ Oct 23 2009, 08:45 PM) *

Okay guys since I can't make it I hope someone is going to take pictures! Because we all know that

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Have fun! The wife and I will be there in the 914 next year!

I will have my camera.

Posted by: JRust Oct 24 2009, 08:40 AM

Yes! I am just getting my fat ass up. Be heading out here in a few minutes! See you in a few Coy biggrin.gif

Hope we have a good turn out. Be nice to have a good showing of 914's. Sucks I can't drive mine. Still want my wife to see as many as possible.

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Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 24 2009, 06:18 PM

Just got home... what a blast! Ten teeners showed up, plus Jamie, John and me. More later, and photos tomorrow (hopefully)...

For now, thanks Ryan for the ride and letting my drive your car!

Posted by: EyeTrip Oct 24 2009, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Oct 24 2009, 05:18 PM) *

Just got home... what a blast! Ten teeners showed up, plus Jamie, John and me. More later, and photos tomorrow (hopefully)...

For now, thanks Ryan for the ride and letting my drive your car!


I had a blast! Thanks everyone! driving.gif

Posted by: JRust Oct 24 2009, 08:41 PM

It was a good time for sure. Thanks to everyone that showed. HUGE thanks to Todd & John for planning it pray.gif .

The Route 30 stop was great too! Nice place Stephen biggrin.gif Thanks for opening up for us. Wish I could have been there in my 914 but maybe next time sad.gif .

My wife had a good time at the event too. Really was the first time I have taken her along. She had fun & enjoyed meeting everyone. She isn't super outgoing so thanks to everyone for saying hello. She has very bad hearing & although the hearing aids help tremendously. She still misses alot of things. If anyone tried to talk to her & thought she ignored you. She just didn't hear you smile.gif .

We did have one casualty. Jeff from Kfalls lost a ujoint (I'm thinking he meant CV blink.gif ) Anyway he got a tow back to Portland & was able to get parts to fix it. When I called him on the way back thru Portland he was on the road again heading home. Sorry you didn't get to enjoy the drive with the rest of us sad.gif

Again thanks to everyone for a great day. It was great meeting all of you

Posted by: scotty Oct 24 2009, 08:50 PM

What a fantastic day I missed... sad.gif

Posted by: Coy Oct 24 2009, 08:58 PM

It was great seeing everyone and a blast while I lasted.
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We took our time and still got back to Salem before 2:00
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Thanks for a really great day Todd & John!


Posted by: Coy Oct 24 2009, 08:59 PM

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It was great seeing everyone and a blast while I lasted.
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We took our time and still got back to Salem before 2:00
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Thanks for a really great day Todd & John!


Okay, what did I do wrong? How come the images don't work?

Posted by: number6 Oct 24 2009, 09:12 PM

What a great drive! Thanks, John & Todd, for putting this together. And thanks, Stephen, for hosting us at Route30Classics. Good meeting everyone! It's great to have faces to match up to usernames now. Can't wait for the next get-together.

-duc

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Oct 24 2009, 11:09 PM

QUOTE(scotty @ Oct 23 2009, 11:40 PM) *

*sigh* Family.

sorry guys.

Let's plan a "Welcome Summer!" run...



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Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 25 2009, 12:35 AM

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Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 25 2009, 12:41 AM

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Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 25 2009, 12:42 AM

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Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 12:47 AM

Geez, thanks, Todd! I look like I'm touching myself in one photo...and ticked off in another! I told you I wasn't photogenic and that you should've deleted those shots smile.gif

Thanks for capturing today's outing - the photos are beautiful!

-duc

Posted by: montoya 73 2.0 Oct 25 2009, 12:50 AM

Todd you take good photo's!

Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 03:18 AM

I managed to squeeze off a few frames...


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Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 03:20 AM

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Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 03:21 AM

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Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 03:23 AM

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Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 03:25 AM

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Posted by: number6 Oct 25 2009, 03:25 AM

Do you count SEVEN? smile.gif


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Posted by: scotty Oct 25 2009, 01:53 PM

Damn! My life sucks!

Posted by: computers4kids Oct 25 2009, 02:03 PM

QUOTE(Coy @ Oct 24 2009, 07:59 PM) *

Okay, what did I do wrong? How come the images don't work?


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Posted by: computers4kids Oct 25 2009, 02:05 PM

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Posted by: computers4kids Oct 25 2009, 02:06 PM

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Posted by: Coy Oct 25 2009, 02:06 PM

QUOTE(computers4kids @ Oct 25 2009, 01:03 PM) *

QUOTE(Coy @ Oct 24 2009, 07:59 PM) *

Okay, what did I do wrong? How come the images don't work?


Coy's pics...


Dude! blink.gif How'd you do that??

Posted by: computers4kids Oct 25 2009, 02:07 PM

Coy's pics...



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Posted by: computers4kids Oct 25 2009, 02:07 PM

uno mas


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Posted by: blauporsche914 Oct 25 2009, 09:21 PM

This was the first tour I've ever been on and my wife and I had a great time! Thanks guys, looking forward to "falling leaf tour #3" next year! aktion035.gif

Posted by: blauporsche914 Oct 25 2009, 09:31 PM

A few pics


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Posted by: Todd Enlund Oct 25 2009, 09:32 PM

QUOTE(blauporsche914 @ Oct 25 2009, 07:21 PM) *

This was the first tour I've ever been on and my wife and I had a great time! Thanks guys, looking forward to "falling leaf tour #3" next year! aktion035.gif

Glad you made it! Keep an eye on the board... we'll try to do something in the Spring.

Posted by: blauporsche914 Oct 25 2009, 09:51 PM

not sure why that first one showed up so small?? WTF.gif But it's my favorite pic...so I had to try it again.


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Posted by: thompson-mfr Oct 25 2009, 10:54 PM

Thanks for planning this great event Todd and thanks to John for the great route.

What a fun day and the weather couldn't have been any better!

Thanks number6 for letting me drive your car. driving.gif

Posted by: dashgod Oct 26 2009, 03:33 PM

Gorgeous day+ beautiful cars+ awesome roads+ terrific people= one helluva good time.

Thank you to everyone that participated. Special thanks to those that set up the event. My son and I both had a great time.


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