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Posted by: Hawk Feb 20 2005, 06:51 PM

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Posted by: seanery Feb 20 2005, 07:12 PM

woohoo mark your calendars!

Posted by: GWN7 Feb 20 2005, 07:24 PM

Darn, I'm going to be in BC for a wedding (not mine) then.

Posted by: xsboost90 Feb 20 2005, 07:26 PM

im there! i think.....

Posted by: Dave-O Feb 20 2005, 07:33 PM

Fantastic Work! I can't wait. Nice cars and good people!

David

Posted by: aircooledboy Feb 20 2005, 08:21 PM

should work for us

Posted by: jim912928 Feb 20 2005, 08:31 PM

on my calendar!

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 20 2005, 08:54 PM

So when does the caravan from Ohio start? =)

Calendar marked...

How many people usually go to the midwest one?

Posted by: Garland Feb 20 2005, 08:56 PM

Great News! My son was unable to attend last year, He will be thrilled to mark his calendar.

Posted by: itsa914 Feb 20 2005, 09:16 PM

QUOTE (jim912928 @ Feb 20 2005, 06:31 PM)
on my calendar!

Me Too!!! Time to start planning the caravan

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 20 2005, 09:37 PM

Were up for it! I think we'll try to drive it again....

Posted by: jim912928 Feb 20 2005, 09:42 PM

Doug...there were about 40-45 pristine 914's there last year. Was a great time!

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 20 2005, 09:46 PM

I'll be there. I am (15) miles from the site. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Tom

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 20 2005, 09:58 PM

We need to get this local "John Deere" green #80 to attend this year.

Tom

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Posted by: seanery Feb 20 2005, 10:03 PM

I used to have a pic of that car hanging in my office in Hollywood!
It was one of the inspirations for bluecar.

Posted by: spare time toys Feb 20 2005, 10:11 PM

Any AX at this Im thinking Aug. could be do able

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 20 2005, 10:14 PM

I don't know about an AX but we had a cool trip to Hell!

Posted by: Steve Thacker Feb 21 2005, 04:02 AM

Shoot!
I'm showing at local events between those dates! I'm just going to be frigging sick. Oh well I'll try again next year.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Feb 21 2005, 07:38 AM

I'm planning on being there! I should have the 73 put together and debugged by then.

Posted by: seanery Feb 21 2005, 08:43 AM

QUOTE (Doug Leggins @ Feb 21 2005, 08:38 AM)
I'm planning on being there! I should have the 73 put together and debugged by then.

maybe I can hitch a ride?

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Feb 21 2005, 02:01 PM

Great job on the website, guys. Can't wait. Those uf us that were there last year know better than to miss this event.

Posted by: Steve Thacker Feb 21 2005, 06:58 PM

QUOTE (Steve Thacker @ Feb 21 2005, 06:02 AM)
Shoot!
I'm showing at local events between those dates! I'm just going to be frigging sick. Oh well I'll try again next year.

Wait a minute I have my wires / dates crossed. My shows are in July. That means I should be in good shape for the MWC !!!!

Posted by: BarberDave Feb 22 2005, 07:31 AM

I will be there with bells on.Fri. to Sun.
This is a challange to all OHIO 914 ers
This year lets try to have more 914's for Ohio than any other state. I think that 25 is a dueable. Come on guys lets all mark our calenders NOW. Dave Kimple

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 22 2005, 07:46 AM

So here is the Ohio map so far...

xsboost90 starts in Cinci...
drives up to Columbus to grab Steve Thacker...
drives to Akron to get (another guy I forget his name)
drives to Cleveland to get CptTripps and (another guy I forget his name)
drives to Toledo to get BarberDave

That'd be 6...I'm sure we can add to the list.

xsboost and I want to drive to our PO's houses and make them jealous. =)

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Feb 22 2005, 08:54 AM

QUOTE (BarberDave @ Feb 22 2005, 08:31 AM)

This is a challange to all OHIO 914 ers
This year lets try to have more 914's for Ohio than any other state.

No way!!!
Everybody knows that Michigan is the "East of the Mississippi" capital of 914's

Posted by: mudfoot76 Feb 22 2005, 09:09 AM

Oooh! I missed this last year. But now my car is all sorted out, I might just be able to make this

Posted by: Steve Thacker Feb 22 2005, 11:18 AM

QUOTE (CptTripps @ Feb 22 2005, 09:46 AM)
So here is the Ohio map so far...

xsboost90 starts in Cinci...
drives up to Columbus to grab Steve Thacker...
drives to Akron to get (another guy I forget his name)
drives to Cleveland to get CptTripps and (another guy I forget his name)
drives to Toledo to get BarberDave

That'd be 6...I'm sure we can add to the list.

xsboost and I want to drive to our PO's houses and make them jealous. =)

Sounds like the plan!

Posted by: BarberDave Feb 23 2005, 07:08 AM

Steve:
When you hit Toledo area pick up me and 5 others , try to get more. Dave

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 23 2005, 08:46 AM

Hi BarberDave!

Posted by: Steve Thacker Feb 23 2005, 09:09 AM

QUOTE (BarberDave @ Feb 23 2005, 09:08 AM)

Steve:
When you hit Toledo area pick up me and 5 others , try to get more. Dave

Will do Dave. When the time comes, you and I can setup a place to meet and away we gooooo. Hopefully there will be others here in Ohio that can do the same and we will have us a bonified caravan setup, with designated meet up spots. If one of us break down no biggie.

Posted by: mack914 Feb 23 2005, 11:37 AM

Hi Dave-include me in when everyone meets up in Toledo. Keep me posted.

Mack

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 23 2005, 12:22 PM

We can do the 'Cleveland' meet-up at my place. I've got tons of tools, (and jackstands) if there are any issues we need to take care of. I've also got a giant grill and can make lunch/dinner for everyone before we hit the road.

Are we thinking of going up on Thurs or Fri?

Posted by: BarberDave Feb 23 2005, 04:38 PM

Hi Rick,hope to see you there.
Steve , I will get a E -Mail out to all on my Ohio 914 list
in a week . It's 2 yrs. old so may not be all that accurate.
If anyone in Ohio thinks there not on my list ,Please E-Mail with there E-Mail. I am starting to get pumped. 914 comes out of storage MONDAY,Yahoo.
Dave

Posted by: Steve Thacker Feb 23 2005, 06:15 PM

Sounds gud! Get that teener ready Dave. Go Dave Go!!!!!
Mine is off to the touch up guy soon and then off to the guy that is going to color sand and buff the clear coat. Then I'm DONE...DONE....DONE ! WooHoo! Plus that will give me some time to get it out on the road and I can get a warm fuzzy that this darn car won't break down on a long haul.

Posted by: xsboost90 Feb 23 2005, 07:24 PM

im thinking of just meeting up in toledo area thurs or friday..not sure, prob. friday. My PO lives in waterville just south of toledo, so stopping by there would be easy on the way. Then we could have a mass meet up in toledo on the way up. I would like to stop in cleveland first but the extra 150miles may become a PITA.

Posted by: CptTripps Feb 23 2005, 09:14 PM

I hear ya...Maybe I'll pull people from further east to meet up here....

Posted by: BarberDave Feb 24 2005, 06:27 AM

Guys;
I have a spot in Toledo that is close to N.S.E.W.
major roads. I am leaving Fri. time is open,it's only a
1/2 hr. drive from there. I will update as nessary.
Oh yes for those haven,t seen it,Steve's 914 will knock your socks off. Dave

Posted by: xsboost90 Feb 24 2005, 07:00 AM

let me know the time, and ill be there!

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 24 2005, 10:38 AM

Wow,

Rayco Steve, Turbo Dan & Blackie Dave coming to the MWC 2005. You out-of-staters are bringing up your big guns.

My goal for the MWC-2005 is to park between Rick's (Black) 918-S and Nick's Black/Yellow LE. If you recall last year I beat out Nick's Bumble Bee by one point. I know he's gunning for me. Guess I'll have to spend some time prepping my car & saying my prayers. Nothing beats cunning old cougers over young stuff.

Yellow looks good btwn. black cars. Oh I can't wait.

Tom

Posted by: seanery Feb 24 2005, 11:01 AM

you're forgetting about the soon-to-be-finished tangerine dream coming from Nashville, IN....stand back folks

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Feb 24 2005, 11:01 AM

There was a catagory last year, I don't remember which one, that was a tie in points. The tie breaker (this was discussed before the event, should there be a tie) was whether or not a car had an on-board fire extinguisher. Fortunately, to break the tie, one car did and one car did not.

(Hint: you may want to have a fire extinguisher in your car for the judging this year)

Posted by: seanery Feb 24 2005, 11:09 AM

[PLUG] I'll be renting my fire extinguisher on-site[/PLUG] $10 /day

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 24 2005, 11:17 AM

Hey Curvie,

That be me. I counted it as (1) point.

Sean

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 24 2005, 11:20 AM

Seanery,

I forgot to say. We are looking for you. I understand your car is "outstanding" & will make Quarl cry.

Where is Quarl. Will he attend??

Tom

Posted by: seanery Feb 24 2005, 11:22 AM

not my car, that's Doug Leggins.
Maybe I'll get my engine back in this year

Posted by: gooddna Feb 24 2005, 12:14 PM

Looking forward to another great time -- wouldn't miss it!

Jim Christopher
Ortonville Hills, MI

Posted by: Hawk Feb 24 2005, 12:37 PM

Jim,
I know your 6 will have a new paint job that raises the bar for the competition, but dont forget that fire extinguisher, hopefully in matching color

Posted by: ArtechnikA Feb 24 2005, 01:12 PM

my calendar is marked and so far there are no other conflicting events.. i know i had to flake last year but i am looking forward to it this year!

Posted by: itsa914 Feb 24 2005, 02:39 PM

My money & registration will be in tomorrows mail!!

Sean, maybe we can meet up again at I65 & the toll road. I plan to head up on Friday, I'm taking a vacation day that day so I can leave at any time.

Posted by: Hawk Feb 24 2005, 03:05 PM

Garold,
The webmeister is away at a meeting in San Antonio tomorrow and will reply to you late next week with confirmation. As soon as the judging committee gets me the rules of engagement I will post that as well. Especially for those of you in phases of restoration.
Good to get registered early this year and let us know how many shirts you need please. Boy, are you guys enthusiastic!
-Dick

Posted by: Doug Leggins Feb 24 2005, 05:50 PM

QUOTE
you're forgetting about the soon-to-be-finished tangerine dream coming from Nashville, IN....stand back folks

ROTFLMAO!

But then.... that added some pressure...& $$$... -LOL

I've heard from many that the cars at the MWC are superb! I've been trying to get to the event for the last couple of years but have ended up on vacation in FL the days of the event. No complaints about being in FL - sandy beaches and plenty of . I just want both, MWC and FL. This year vacation is planned around the MWC- I've just got to see all of the fantastic cars!!! Driving up with a group of 914s would be great!

Hey it's SIGNAL ORANGE!!! Tangerine wasn't bright enough

Posted by: Hawk Feb 24 2005, 06:03 PM

Congratulations to the first official registrant to 2005 MWC. Drum roll................... rocking nana.gif

BARBER DAVE!

There's a cool one on the house from SMOG for you at the banquet for this distinction.
And its fitting since Dave started this midwest event rolling 3 years ago down in Maumee.

Posted by: Steve Thacker Feb 24 2005, 06:36 PM

QUOTE (Thomas J Bliznik @ Feb 24 2005, 12:38 PM)
Wow,

Rayco Steve, Turbo Dan & Blackie Dave coming to the MWC 2005. You out-of-staters are bringing up your big guns.

My goal for the MWC-2005 is to park between Rick's (Black) 918-S and Nick's Black/Yellow LE. If you recall last year I beat out Nick's Bumble Bee by one point. I know he's gunning for me. Guess I'll have to spend some time prepping my car & saying my prayers. Nothing beats cunning old cougers over young stuff.

Yellow looks good btwn. black cars. Oh I can't wait.

Tom

Thomas,
Should look like a big stink'in bumblebee from the air , with yours in between those two.

Just remember .....

Old Age & Treachery Will Beat Out Youth & Skill Every Time

Just ask me

Posted by: BS Chairman Feb 24 2005, 07:44 PM

Hey Guys, The ONE point thing that made someone a winner last year, is a one point every 914 owner should have. Sometime when you have time, I'll tell you a good story about the one point. Maybe two stories because a dumb bunny didn't learn the first time. AH, but thats another story.

Posted by: Hawk Feb 24 2005, 08:28 PM

Make it HALON, eh?

Posted by: startsw/p Feb 25 2005, 09:24 AM

Hey all. We will be driving over from Canada. 914/6 conv. not quite done... will bring empty vanagon. See you there! Kris Hoecht, Ontario

Posted by: BS Chairman Feb 25 2005, 07:47 PM

Hi Kris,
Glad to hear that you will be able to make MWC this year. I think that The MWC might a bite closer than Hershey. Sounds like you may have a new car. A six did you say? No matter we are looking forward to seeing you.

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 25 2005, 09:28 PM

Mr. B.S. Chairman & Kris,
I wonder if Kris is the guy from Canada I sold (5) lug Mahle Gas Burners for his 6er a few years ago at the Stoddard Meet?? We also need to get ahold of Marc in Windsor (silver 914) and his friends in Canada. Lets make this an International event with our friends from the North. Eah!!!

Tom

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Feb 26 2005, 08:53 AM

Tom,
We first met Marc at the Vintage VW meet last year. Any word on when that event is?

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Feb 26 2005, 09:16 AM

Curvie (Tom) Good to see you back on the board.

The Michigan Vintage Volkswagon Club event is Sunday May22nd. 2005 & our local kick-off event from winter. I think it's on
This is the event we recruit those VW guys to the wild side of Type-4. Hey maybe Jake will be there??? I wonder??

Tom
BTW
Pic of U at last yrs. event

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Posted by: BarberDave Feb 27 2005, 07:00 AM

Tom B. or Tom M. is the V.W. meet in Yippisi again, got it on my calender. Dave
We sure shake those V.W, guys up ,don't we!

Posted by: Garland Mar 1 2005, 11:17 PM

I was at the V.W. meet last year. Took the yellow bug, then saw you guys at the MWC with my 914.

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Posted by: Garland Mar 1 2005, 11:19 PM

Here he is out of the trunk at the MVVC event. Who's 914?

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Posted by: Garland Mar 1 2005, 11:24 PM

Nice weather last year.

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Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Mar 2 2005, 04:55 AM

QUOTE (Garland @ Mar 2 2005, 12:19 AM)
Here he is out of the trunk at the MVVC event. Who's 914?

Thant's Andy's 6. In fact, there's Andy himself, posing for the camera

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Posted by: xsboost90 Mar 2 2005, 07:03 AM

whos got the red one w/ the OHIO plate? We'll have to get a 914club group (car) shot at the MWC this year...

Posted by: BarberDave Mar 2 2005, 07:03 AM

Hay thats just like Andy always posing , at least he puts his best ( foot ) forward. Dave

Posted by: dralf Mar 11 2005, 12:42 PM

Hi guys, tomorrow I will be filling in my application for the 2005 MidWest Classic. Iam both excited and scared . Excited for I will get to meet all of your guys in this part of the world, but scared for so far I have only driven my 914 around the block at best....I do not know if it will hold together that far and back. Oh well,I have till August to test drive it.

I live in Dayton so I hope to link up with some of you as we head up north. I get goose bumps thinking how much fun such a caravan will be. That way just as the settlers heading out west, if my wagon breaks down, you guys will fix me up to keep the indians at bay and send the calvary to rescue me.

That is all for now and hope to as time gets closer to have some comunications with fellow travelers.

Al

PS: mine is a black, 1975 - 2.0 L baby

Posted by: dralf Mar 11 2005, 12:48 PM

Hi guys, tomorrow I will be filling in my application for the 2005 MidWest Classic. Iam both excited and scared . Excited for I will get to meet all of your guys in this part of the world, but scared for so far I have only driven my 914 around the block at best....I do not know if it will hold together that far and back. Oh well,I have till August to test drive it.

I live in Dayton so I hope to link up with some of you as we head up north. I get goose bumps thinking how much fun such a caravan will be. That way just as the settlers heading out west, if my wagon breaks down, you guys will fix me up to keep the indians at bay and send the calvary to rescue me.

That is all for now and hope to as time gets closer to have some comunications with fellow travelers.

Al

PS: mine is a black, 1975 - 2.0 L baby

Posted by: mack914 Mar 11 2005, 02:27 PM

You must to be excited to push the button twice.

Posted by: dralf Mar 11 2005, 03:03 PM

You bet !!! Iam EXCITED
The women I live with trains dogs and as such I have had to go to a zillion dog shows, this time I get to drag her butt to someting I am intrested in.

Perhaps I should bring along a few dogs to pull the teener if it breaks down.

Oh perhaps I don't need to do that; the little lady can push it if that happens.

Posted by: seanery Mar 11 2005, 04:24 PM

QUOTE (dralf @ Mar 11 2005, 01:48 PM)
Hi guys, tomorrow I will be filling in my application for the 2005 MidWest Classic. Iam both excited and scared . Excited for I will get to meet all of your guys in this part of the world, but scared for so far I have only driven my 914 around the block at best....I do not know if it will hold together that far and back. Oh well,I have till August to test drive it.

I live in Dayton so I hope to link up with some of you as we head up north. I get goose bumps thinking how much fun such a caravan will be. That way just as the settlers heading out west, if my wagon breaks down, you guys will fix me up to keep the indians at bay and send the calvary to rescue me.

That is all for now and hope to as time gets closer to have some comunications with fellow travelers.

Al

PS: mine is a black, 1975 - 2.0 L baby

sweet!

You'll make it fine!

Posted by: Steve Thacker Mar 11 2005, 04:29 PM

Al,
Don't sweat it man.... there will be a few of us on maiden voyages also. So between the group of us, someone will have the tool or part to fix the problem. The number one thing is clutch cables. Keep a spare one. I'll be loaded down with all the right stuff.
As they say down under...No Worries Mate!

Posted by: BarberDave Mar 12 2005, 06:45 AM

Dralf: Welcome to the group of Ohio 914ers. Don't under estimate your 914,it,s not unusual for these engines to do 150000 to 250000 miles with out the case being split. The most important thing is regular maintance. 3,ooo mille oil & filter change.and adjust valves. There is all the help you will ever need on the 914 club site. Please send me your e-mail so I can add you to the list of Ohio 914ers.
Dave kimple aka BarberDave

Posted by: dralf Mar 13 2005, 10:21 AM

Thanks for the words of encouragement.
I was told this engine was rebuilt, but then again don't know who did it or what was actually done. I can tell that it was taken out of the car for only half the stuff was put back correctly. I am the 5th owner so we will see if my TLC will make it more reliable than my first on. Gosh I had a love hate relationship with my 1971 model. I got it new and in the 60,000 miles I drove it in 5 years I spent $5000 in maintance of every and any sort ! My dad thought I was nuts for you could back then buy a nice car for about $2500 and I had spent twice that much keeping the teener on the road.

THe "Dog Lady" and I look forward to that weekend.
My E Mail is DRALF@HOTMAIL.COM
and phone # is 937 859 1090. I look forward to participating in the caravan so please let me know when and where to link up.

AL

Posted by: jim912928 Mar 13 2005, 01:22 PM

Al, I was nervous to when I made the trek from South Bend to Whitmore Lakes for last years MWC. It was my cars maiden voyage after sitting in a desert outside for 6 years then about 8 mos of my restoration. Mine was totally apart and put back together (by me which makes it even more scarier). I was bleeding the brakes about 30 minutes before Garold (itsa914) swung by to follow me in case something happened. Sean met up with us in Angola. Ask around for those owners around you to caravan up. That way if something does happen you've got a crew to help you out. It's great peace of mind!

By the way...my teener made it back and forth with no issues. Then I drove it another 500 miles going back and forth to the FFC (Fall Foilage Classic) in southern indiana.

It was a blast!

Jim

Posted by: jfort Mar 15 2005, 03:34 PM

I can't wait to see everyone there again this year.

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Mar 15 2005, 05:46 PM

QUOTE (jfort @ Mar 15 2005, 04:34 PM)
I can't wait to see everyone there again this year.

Posted by: Steve Thacker Mar 18 2005, 05:38 AM

Al,
I'll be giving you a call probably a week or two before the show. We can link up somewhere in yellowsprings to look things over and make sure neither one of us have missed something. This also will give us both a little distance from home to listen to all the noises coming from the cars. If something is a miss we can get it squared away. The morning of the show we can get with Dan "xboost" who is coming up from Cinci. Brad Shisler and his cherry car will probably be caravaning also here from Cow-lumbus. I'll have to send him a email to see. Trust me, I'm a bit nervous also. The previous owner's son had the engine and tranny rebuilt. The FI had a problem after roughly a 1000 mile break in and he just let it sit outside for nine flipping years! I did not rebuild the engine. I PB blasted the cylinders and let it sit for a week. I did this again. I turned it over by hand for roughly an hour. Then I drained out all the oil, flushed the engine then refilled. Replaced all the hoses, injectors, yadda, yadda, yadda and this puppy runs awesome.
BarberDave is 100% correct, these are tough little cars. Try doing that with a Detroit iron engine, it would be a 600 lb paper weight after setting outside nine years.

So relax take a deep breath and all will be good to go. If you need help send me a email and I'll cruise out to D-town to your place. We can go over your car and look for potential issues. This might give you a warm fuzzy to plant your butt in the seat for the trip.

Me, I'm fearless or stupid one. Damn the torpedos full steam ahead!
If she breaks "AAA roadside assistance how may we help you"

Posted by: bbrown Mar 30 2005, 09:46 AM

My red 914 next to the LE.

Posted by: Steve Thacker Mar 30 2005, 10:55 AM

Welcome bbrown to the 914club site

Another Ohio teener owner Dave! Get him on your mailing list.

Posted by: dralf Apr 1 2005, 02:59 PM

This BBROWN would not by chance be Ben Brown of Miami University class of 1974 ?

Posted by: Hawk Apr 9 2005, 05:00 PM

See web page for updates that include:

JUDGES'S SCORECARD
SPONSORS
HISTORY OF 914
MARKET VALUATIONS
LATEST SMOG DRIVING CALENDAR

http://www.Porsche914MidWestClassic.com
The largest judged, concours event of 914s in the U.S.A.

Posted by: Nickm1 Apr 23 2005, 11:48 AM

Hey guys, I just found this place. I have a 75 914 I just bought from a friend not too long ago. I signed up for this event today also. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.

Posted by: Hawk Apr 24 2005, 01:36 PM

Likewise, Nick. Looking forward to seeing you at our other event rides too. See the website for those. Send me a beautiful pic of your car (after today's snow melts) and year, color, VIN and I will add you to the SMOG gallery page.
-Richard

Posted by: marks914 Apr 26 2005, 07:24 PM

QUOTE (Nickm1 @ Apr 23 2005, 09:48 AM)
Hey guys, I just found this place. I have a 75 914 I just bought from a friend not too long ago. I signed up for this event today also. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you.

Hey Nick,
Im in Ferndale, we should hook up sometime. I have the cybergreen 72 V8, you may have seen it around.

Mark

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Posted by: Nickm1 Apr 27 2005, 06:32 PM

shoot me an email at nickm1@wideopenwest.com. I have a few pictures of my car here. http://photos.yahoo.com/nicksws6

Posted by: Steve Thacker May 8 2005, 05:00 AM

Dralf,

How is your car coming along?

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