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Minneapolis post purchase party? 4/29, Fly/drive or arrange delivery halfway |
BigDBass |
Apr 10 2006, 11:34 AM
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Dumb Question Champion Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have to decide in the next couple of days how I will get my new-to-me 914. The date is set for 4/29. The seller is willing to either pick me up at the airport or to meet me roughly halfway between Chicago and Minneapolis. I am leaning towards the halfway delivery option, but if I could meet up with some of the Minneapolis 914club gang, that may sway me. So chime in... |
Dave-O |
Apr 10 2006, 12:01 PM
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Is winter done yet? Group: Members Posts: 511 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Minneapols, MN Member No.: 1,082 |
I'll be in Milwaukee that weekend (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Let me know how it goes!
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wbergtho |
Apr 13 2006, 01:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
I live in the Mpls area. I'd be game to meet up with you. Let me know your plans? Bill
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akellym |
Apr 13 2006, 05:26 AM
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Eyes Of The Deep Battle Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 25-July 04 From: Annandale, MN Member No.: 2,395 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I might be able to meet, let me know what you have in mind.
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lotus_65 |
Apr 13 2006, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
i'm always up for a toast! in fact i'd host the toast if it happens.
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rick 918-S |
Apr 13 2006, 07:04 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I'll try to make it. I'm about a 170 miles north of the Metro. I'll watch to see what you decide.
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BigDBass |
Apr 19 2006, 05:13 PM
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Dumb Question Champion Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi gang,
I'm about to get on the road to Toronto, but wanted to post an update. I've booked my flight. I'll be arriving at MSP on 4/29 at 10:30AM. The seller will be picking me up at the airport. The seller has gotten a tune up and oil change and insists I will have no problems driving back to Chicago, although Dave-O's inspection suggested a clutch adjustment and brake bleeding may be in order. I'd guess I'll be done with the seller by noon or so. If possible, I'd like to meet up with anyone interested, especially anyone willing and able to help ensure the car is safe to drive back to Chicago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'll be back from Toronto on Monday or Tuesday. See ya! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/givemebeer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
lotus_65 |
Apr 20 2006, 05:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
here's a map of my house in relation to the airport.
if you want to cruise over, we could have a cerimonial "first jackstand mounting" of your new ride! and have a little (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif) i'm not a mechnic though, so we'll need to get some of the other minnesota/wisconsin contingent over to do any adjustments. |
gopack |
Apr 20 2006, 05:35 AM
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CHEESEHEAD in CA, MARK Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 7-August 04 From: Folsom, CA Member No.: 2,472 Region Association: Northern California |
Hey Dan,
Very exciting! I will let you know if I will be around that Saturday, and if I am you can stop by the madison area and show her off. (Might be in Michigan , or Wi that day, I never know until the last minute). You have my cell phone number, so give me a call as you draw near! |
Gint |
Apr 20 2006, 06:10 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The very best way would be to find yourself another local 914er, hop in their 914 and head down there to pick up the new 914 and then caravan back. That way you'll have tools and a support vehicle and fun both dorections.
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736conver |
Apr 20 2006, 07:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,117 Joined: 25-May 03 From: SE Wisconsin Member No.: 736 Region Association: None |
Dan,
I am on your way home if you want to stop or run into trouble. I am right off of hwy 83. Which is the bypass you can take to avoid I-94, downtown Milwaukee. I'll send you a PM. |
fin |
Apr 20 2006, 03:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 3-January 05 From: MPLS, MN Member No.: 3,398 |
Hey,
As I work the weekend shift, I won't be able to help with the first jackstand mounting until after 7:00pm Saturday night. However, as these things usually go, there will be plenty of work to do by that time of night! I can bring the evening refreshments or raw meat or loctite or a set of 2.0L P+C's, spare tranny, GoJo, etc. Whatever is needed to move the project along. Lotus65's place is not too far from mine. I watch the sun rise over the beautiful Best Buy headquarters every day! If you're well on your way to Chi-town by that time, best of luck to you. Fin |
lotus_65 |
Apr 21 2006, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
ah, yes. the lovely confines of "palace du best buy"
stop by anyway! bigdbass won't need no stinkin' jackstands anyway. his ride is choice, but i'll be ready for gojo by then for sure, and maybe a few more coolers. i hope to get my engine back (2056 big bore) & start slapping it back together... could be lots of fun. paul Hey, As I work the weekend shift, I won't be able to help with the first jackstand mounting until after 7:00pm Saturday night. However, as these things usually go, there will be plenty of work to do by that time of night! I can bring the evening refreshments or raw meat or loctite or a set of 2.0L P+C's, spare tranny, GoJo, etc. Whatever is needed to move the project along. Lotus65's place is not too far from mine. I watch the sun rise over the beautiful Best Buy headquarters every day! If you're well on your way to Chi-town by that time, best of luck to you. Fin |
lotus_65 |
Apr 22 2006, 07:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) oh yea, official details: 4/29 @ noon come on minneapolitans. gather up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif) |
iamchappy |
Apr 22 2006, 08:25 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I am planning on making it..
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BigDBass |
Apr 22 2006, 08:50 AM
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Dumb Question Champion Group: Members Posts: 1,438 Joined: 11-January 06 From: Chicago (south 'burbs) Member No.: 5,405 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hello from Toronto! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I am "borrowing" wireless ethernet service from someone. And the hotel has Speed Channel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I hope I'm able to make it next saturday! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm getting excited. Is it wrong to be in the middle of one roadtrip and preoccupied by the next? Thanks Paul for getting this rolling! |
rick 918-S |
Apr 23 2006, 08:48 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
What happened? Did I miss the picture posts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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wbergtho |
Apr 24 2006, 12:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
I'll Be there...to send off a choice 914 to the "Windy City"! I'll even caravan back with him as far as Roberts, WI (not far).
BIll |
fin |
Apr 24 2006, 08:45 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 3-January 05 From: MPLS, MN Member No.: 3,398 |
I hope I don't arrive too late!
BigD, do you have lodging for the night? Lotus65/BigD do you need any equipment for the post purchase pre-trip checkup? Car ramps? Mighty-vac? Timing light? Baling wire and Pliers? Does anyone want to come over to my house afterwords and help: Drop a 2.0L motor. Tear down a 2.0L. Adjust a door. Repair rust worm damage. Remove film stencils from sides of car. Remove front calipers, trim dust shields and mount BMW calipers. Probably not, but don't be surprised if I ask anyone for advise on these issues. Fin |
wbergtho |
Apr 24 2006, 09:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
Are you driving it home? (I assume so) Or trailer?
Bill PS: If you need anything from my 914 junkyard...let me know before hand and I'll bring it there before departure. If you discover that you need something...my house is 30-40 minutes east of MSP and we can take care of it on the way to Chicago. |
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