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> Minneapolis post purchase party? 4/29, Fly/drive or arrange delivery halfway
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post Apr 10 2006, 11:34 AM
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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...
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post Apr 10 2006, 12:01 PM
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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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post Apr 13 2006, 01:24 AM
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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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post Apr 13 2006, 05:26 AM
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I might be able to meet, let me know what you have in mind.
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post Apr 13 2006, 06:54 AM
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post Apr 13 2006, 07:04 AM
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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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post Apr 19 2006, 05:13 PM
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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.


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post Apr 20 2006, 05:28 AM
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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.
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post Apr 20 2006, 05:35 AM
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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!
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post Apr 20 2006, 06:10 AM
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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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post Apr 20 2006, 07:14 AM
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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.
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post Apr 20 2006, 03:08 PM
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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.

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post Apr 21 2006, 06:18 AM
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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.

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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
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post Apr 22 2006, 07:44 AM
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oh yea, official details:

4/29 @ noon

come on minneapolitans. gather up!
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post Apr 22 2006, 08:25 AM
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I am planning on making it..

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post Apr 22 2006, 08:50 AM
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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!
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post Apr 23 2006, 08:48 PM
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post Apr 24 2006, 12:54 AM
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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).

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post Apr 24 2006, 08:45 AM
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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
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post Apr 24 2006, 09:00 AM
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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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