So I'll add VRROOMM1 (sorry, I don't recall your name, even thought I met you at TR2) as a potential "maybe". Bill and Luz won't be there unfortunately due to prior plans, but maybe next year! We'll definitely miss them.

Click to view attachment

Click to view attachment

its Doug, Joe but thats ok i foregive a Oingo fan. i will come out one nite to hang. i have some realy nice 75 seat covers if any one is intrested in them i can take bring them. see you soon.

sorry George did not see who posted.

43 days till TRIV!


Bill - I'm sorry I missed your post re: hotels. I'll work on getting a more comprehensive list of hotels and maybe make some calls for discounts. There isn't a whole lot going on in DeLand that weekend, so I wouldn't imagine that they'll be charging an arm and a leg, but it never hurts to ask!

Here are some preliminary options for lodging. I'm working with Joe to see what his recommendations are, but all of these hotels are within 5 miles of Series 9 and have good reviews on Google. The Bed and Breakfast sounds particularly good to me, but I need to call to get pricing. If we have some idea of where most of you would like to stay/what your budget is, I'll work on getting a discount at that particular hotel.

Comfort Inn - $89/night
400 E International Speedway Blvd
DeLand, FL 32724

Artisan Downtown - $150/night
215 S Woodland Blvd
DeLand, FL 32720

Hampton Inn & Suites Deland - $93/night
20 Summit Oak Place
DeLand, FL 32720

Deland Country Inn Bed & Breakfast -$$??
228 W Howry Ave
DeLand, FL 32720

I have not heard from anyone regarding their lodging choices, so I haven't called anywhere to get a discount. Would be nice to know what kind of amenities, or price range you guys want so I can limit the amount of begging I need to do with the hotels

Ill be in Orlando at Surf Expo. I plan on leaving the my trade show early to go to the Ramble.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that Ill be sleeping in Orlando.

Hampton Inn works for me!

It's time to pony up!

$75 this year.

Please send a check or PayPal

joe@914rs.com

1403 Flightline Blvd, Unit 10
DeLand, FL 32724

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR SHIRT SIZE WITH YOUR PAYMENT.

If you want a T-shirt, the payment deadline is August 30th.

Speaking with Joe, the itinerary is the usual. People will trickle in on Friday and if there's enough interest, we'll head out on the boat to the spoil island. The remainder of the evening will be a Q&A (pestering) with Joe and meet and greet the gang. Saturday morning is usually a coffee and perusing of each other's cars. Sautrday afternoon we do our drive out to A1-A and Joe's favorite restaurant on the beach. Saturday evening, relax, have a few drinks, play some music (I'll bring a couple instruments) and then dinner.

I contacted the Comfort Inn - rooms are a little scarce for the weekend due to a baseball tournament in town. But currently they have 6 King Single rooms available for $84.60 for both Friday and Saturday night. There are a few King Suite rooms and Double Queen rooms for a little more - $89/night. To lock those prices in though, I need some confirmation from folks. Joe also said that camping at the shop/airport is available for those who chose that route, but space is limited.

I'm in for Friday and Saturday . Sent PayPal. Extra large shirt.

Bob V.

I'll have to miss this year...again.

My youngest son (who is in the USMC stationed in Okinawa) is coming in for two weeks next week. He just got approved for a short leave. I haven't seen him since December 2013...so, his visit takes priority! I hate missing the TR; however, I am very excited to see my son!

Large please. PayPal send

Paypal sent. XL for me, L for Verena.

We will probably arrive lunch time on Friday and have to head home lunch on sunday.

John

Won't be able to make it. We're closing on our house at the end of Sept so I'll be in full moving mode that weekend.

Lori and I were really looking forward to the ramble this year but can't make it either. I've been working every weekend for a while and will have to through September. Hope everyone has a great time!

Payment sent. Medium for me

planning on Friday or Saturday arrival, depends on friend. Sent check plus an email. Looking forward to meeting all you guys and girls.
Steve

There will probably be some extra T-shirts from TR IV. After the event, I will put any extras up for sale here for $25 delivered.

I won't be able to spend the weekend, but I may be able to stop in on Saturday with my kids. My car is in pieces, anyway.

Hey, looks like my car. Great choice, LOL.
Steve

It looks like TRIV is going to be a relatively small affair, but fear not!

I may be able to plan something for Saturday that would be impossible with a big group.

Be sure to pack your swim clothes.

By this time tomorrow, there will be cold beer waiting...

Hey guys, We can't make it again this year. Was hoping to make it up. Anyway, say hi to my son Brian around the corner in Suite 8, Elemental Technologies. He's driven my Electric 914 several times. The car will be offered for sale later this year if anyone is interested.

Jim Greeson
1971 914 Baha Red, pure Electric Drive

Dang, forgot all about it until Tommy asked me if I was going last night, and I have some stuff to drop off for my "Six"
Any BVD sized shirts left? What time does it start?

Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment
Click to view attachment
[attachmentid=516527
[attachmentid=516526
Click to view attachment

When will we start seeing pictures?????

TRIV is top secret.

What time should I show up with the parts??

I'm sorry to put it this way, but if you haven't prepaid to attend and we are not expecting you at this point, please don't show up unannounced.

I had so many people back out, that I had to rearrange the finances and the schedule to accommodate the people who were kind enough to sign up on time and pay on time.

Is James going, maybe I can send the parts over with him.

James doesn't have a 914. We will have to meet later.

Headed that way, following ThePaintedman.

Click to view attachment

My car was not ready on time so I will go tomorrow in my truck. At what time in the morning should I be there.

Oil temp hit 240 on way home , sorry but not coming back today . Boat trip sounded cool.
Bob

Really sorry about not being able to make it this year everyone. Hope you guys are having a good time. I will support by buying shirt(s). Joe, let me know what you have.

Were is everybody. found them

I wanted to make it but only have two weekends left before chump car. Theres always something else to do. Have fun

Thanks for a GREAT event!

I have some good ideas about how we will proceed with future events.

Sandy and I really enjoyed meeting you all. It seemed like at first nothing was going to work out. We got a late stop, then missed the boat trip, then the car would not start, got to Series 9 and the car would not start. Went to dinner (excellent) came back car would not start. Car then started by Sandy due to her not mashing in the clutch and we got home this morning. I have to say a great group of guys and I will be there next year if the creek don't rise (rained all this weekend, LOL) and God wills. I met some interesting people and took a few photos. I will try to add them or email them to someone with more computer literacy. I was the oldest guy there and I even owned a 914 in 1973 which one told me I was an original 914 guy. Anyway looking forward to another event.
Steve

Looking forward to the pictures

I was too busy enjoying myself to take pictures, but some may have some.

Click to view attachment

Thanks for a great time guys and gals. Had a blast, despite the smaller crowd. Glad that Chad, Steve and I got some driving in. As Joe always says though, these things are less about the cars, and more about the people. What a great 914 family we have... I certainly needed it. Now good luck to Papa Joe and Jenny on welcoming Calusa into it!

Joe was able to take us on a boat trip to Silver Glen due to the smaller crowd this year. It was a 50 mile round trip from Deland along the Saint John's River through Lake George and up Silver Glen.

Click to view attachment

Click to view attachment

Stopped for lunch at the Blackwater Inn.

Click to view attachment

Click to view attachment

Silver Glen has a fresh water spring that is crystal clear and 72 degrees all year. It felt good on the 85 degree day. You can see 100 feet under water.

Click to view attachment

Click to view attachment

Eventually a big rain storm came through. The rain and the air were the same temperature so we did not feel cold at all.

Click to view attachment

It was a unique and fun trip. You should have been there.

John

There was no shortage of 914s or car talk.

Joe's shop is stuffed with interesting projects, including some original sixes.

Click to view attachment

Click to view attachment

This car has custom made flares and a rotary engine.

Click to view attachment

There was a 930 turbo and a Karman Gia project.

Click to view attachment

George brought the Chump Car, still running strong.

Click to view attachment

This parts car features a chalon kit, but it also has a 915 transmission and a built up 460 small block chevy with a $12K build sheet.

Click to view attachment

Joe called it the "Borg Car". It has lots of "interesting" modifications done in a hacked up fashion.

Click to view attachment

Joe is obviously keeping very busy!

Next year, rumor has it that George and I will be organizing the Ramble, once again based at Series9!

John