Well for one thing, some of us have to plan ahead, set money aside, finish out probation, get our shots etc.

You'll need a passport too Scotty...

I can bring passable welding skills (questionable) and lots of encouragement and help. I can also have lunch at The Girl and the Fig.

Will I need to bring my translator too ?

You wouldn't say that if you've ever seen me weld....




...Waitaminnit.... I've never welded....

--DD

I could be in for a day of helping. not a welder but I can grind on metal, pop the top off of beers, grill food, go for parts...


Do you want that set of Koenig's for the build? You just have to have them re-done.

I can do October

Just not the first. (Wifes bday)

I can bring a mig with me as well and you'll be hard pressed to find something I cant weld.. Damn good grinder too

I'm with Drew. And I can usually take stuff apart.

Pick a date Mark. We (those of us who can) will be there.

Sounds like we've got the beginnings of something. Looks like I need to spend some time getting a work plan together and looking at the calendar to pick a date.

This could work...

Don't have either but i would certainly put up a chunk of cash towards a "Fly me to Sonoma" fund ...

this is awesome

You might. I was born in Virginia and it took me years to understand Californian. It helps if you're drunk though...

Well..........it's October?



Jeff

And my bathroom still isn't done. I hear ya.

Oops....didn't realize the bedroom-bathroom conversion project needed to be done before the limo party could happen...guess we better stop going on vacations and me taking off to work on my shop...and get R done so thing can move on.

Be there tomorrow!

Jeff

How about posting the most recent picture of the beast?

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Not much has changed from that last picture (post #452)

Do you have time next weekend? I wouldn't mind putting in some hours ...

ScottyB and I were talking back and forth about coming out but I fell off the pace. Life has it's ways of distracting us.

Yeah, that could work on Sunday. The next weekend will be the trans clinic Sat/Sun and so both those days could be work days as well.

Maybe the limo could travel?

If I can make it down for the tranny clinic. I'd be up for working on the limo! I'll just be coming to watch & BS. So I could at least help stand in it to see if it buckles

Jamie...you driving? I'm planning on going over Saturday and could meet you in Sacramento and caravan over.

Forgive me, but I really don't feel like reading 34 pages. What engine did you guys decide on?

Yeah I will drive down my new ride. Although I have a set of wheels to bring too. May be a bit of a squeeze but shouldn't be to bad. Guess it depends if anyone buys anything else that I need to bring

Anybody got a spare bed. Happy to split a room saturday night with someone. Is there a planned hotel?

I have a guest bedroom but i'm 45 minutes away.

I'm down for a little welding... Do I still have beer in the fridge?

Now that sounds like progress, next Sunday and the tranny clinic weekend

I'll be there both days of the tranny clinic, only one tranny to build, I'd be happy to put some time on the Limo.......if there's anything I can do.

Don't worry Mike....I'll bring some beer, Mark probably drank yours.

Jeff

The engine is going to be a 2.7 six...

If it does work out that all of the out-of-town talent comes in, I'd suggest checking Craigslist in the vacation rentals section. You may be able to get a house you all can share. Local hotels are $200+ / nicht. Unless you go 30 minutes away to American Canyon. Then it is still over $140+ / nicht...

Jeff, Brett (Biosurfer) lives in Sacramento and sounds like he is coming down...

There are 2 Newcastle Brown and about 18 BlueMoon.

Extra points for people who bring amazing craft beers for me.

No more German beer in my fridge but i can bring you some Kümmerling!

https://www.google.com/search?q=k%C3%BCmmer...ms&tbm=isch

That's worth 6.5 points.

I've got a mig welder, full bottle, I could bring if needed.
Also have a couple of roasts in the freezer if you want to do roast beef sandwiches fire up the BBQ.....is Jim coming.


Jeff

For Hotels, you could try Fairfield, not that far might be cheaper?
What about Napa, should be something reasonable ?

Jeff

The BBQ is always ready to go.

Ya, where am I staying over the work weekend?

Saw Motel 6 right off 80 in Cordelia for $56, there's also a comfort inn and a best western there for $65, and $75. Only about 20 min drive to Sonoma from there.

I have some homemade apricot and plum wine I can bring also if anyones interested.
Might as well make a party of it.

Jeff

I may just sleep/pass out at the garage

$500/night.

That better come with a handy, you bastard.

Or a couple latex gloves


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQfD92sb-qU

Autocross on Saturday, Jeff. I think I can come up on Sunday. I'm pretty good at taking stuff apart, putting it back together - maybe.

There's a good craft brewery in town, I'll stop and get some crafty beer.

Jim

Anyone know of some good camping options near the shop? I'll be bringing my hotel with me ('78 westy)!



I'll be heading down from East Sac. Send me a PM and we can coordinate.

Edit: I'll be down on the weekend for the tranny clinic

I'm in Petaluma/Penngrove which is 17 miles from Mark's shop. There's a very nice KOA campground right near 101 if you can't find anything closer.

So what is the official date(s) of this build party?

10-13-13?

Or during the tranny clinic?

Or both?

Yes

Cleaned 3 years worth of crap out of the car and gave it a good shop vac treatment.
Surprisingly little surface rust considering that it has been sitting outside the whole time.

She's ready for some serious work!