Scott Carlberg
Jul 16 2003, 06:59 PM
www.german-autofest.com
Saw the ad in Excellence yesterday, was wondering if anyone here had gone
to any of the previous fests?
Gint
Jul 16 2003, 07:09 PM
It got pretty good reviews last year as I recall. I almost want to drive out for it myself. That's iffy though.
markb
Jul 16 2003, 07:52 PM
I went to the first one & did the swapmeet. Great day! Gonna do it again this year (hoping to clear some parts out of the shop). Lots of really cool Porsches, and pretty much anything you could ask for was there. I may even drag a super-flared body I'm picking up to dump...er, I mean pass on to some lucky person.
If any of you have seen Eric Geers "yellow submarine", I bought it for the 2.0 & 2 sideshifters. Other than a few bits & pieces, the rest of the car is gonna go away from me pretty fast, so If you're in the market, lemme know. Hope to meet a bunch of you there.
boxstr
Jul 16 2003, 10:28 PM
Missed the first year, 9/11, could not get a flight out of Portland Oregon. Flew down the next year landed at John Wayne airport and drove up to Ventura, stayed at the
Hilton right next door and had the best time, was like going to a mini Porcshe Parade with swap meet. and a cars for sale section. You will find things that you never saw before and things that you have to have, bring $$ and ship it back home if you don't drive.
Going again this year, Boxsters are the featured marque, so I will drive the Boxster. Last year the featured marque was the Speedster.
CCLINHOTRODHELL
campbellcj
Jul 16 2003, 10:40 PM
Absolutely worth going to. It is by far the biggest Porsche event around here, although it lacks some of the "cool factor" of the Dunkel Brothers gatherings. But especially since the future of Dunkels may be doubtful, and the Pomona meet pretty much sucks for Porsche stuff lately, I'd make the effort to hit Ventura.
Also FWIW I am definitely up for having a fun run and pool party / BBQ afterwards again this year. My place is essentially halfway between Ventura and LA, very close to some awesome canyon roads and view points.
Elliot_Cannon
Jul 16 2003, 10:45 PM
Hi,
I went both years and it was very good both times. I will definately be there this year, schedule permitting. The first year could have been better but 9 11 effected everyones travel plans. A lot of vendors coundn't make it. Last year was great. Good swap meet. Found a center consol for my 73 and a few other odds and ends. If you don't feel like driving, there is an Amtrak station rite at the fair grounds. You can walk to the show. They also have an indoor swap meet, with books, tool kits, old trophies, models, etc. Last year the featured car was speedsters, this year boxters, next year 914s maybe
? Almost as good as Dunkel Bros. There were quite a few 914s in the parking lot. Hope to see you there.
Cheers, Elliot
fuch toy
Jul 17 2003, 08:43 AM
Yup....you will get to meet...M E......
I will be there selling stuff for 911s and 14s, prolly sharing space with a 911 buddy named Ingo....maybe Sammy and Malmzx too.....
We plan on being crazy and obnoxious as usual.....hope top have the Frankenstien 356 there.
KaptKaos
Jul 17 2003, 09:18 AM
www.german-autofest.comSweet! I think that this has just gotten onto my calendar!
QUOTE
Also FWIW I am definitely up for having a fun run and pool party / BBQ afterwards again this year. My place is essentially halfway between Ventura and LA, very close to some awesome canyon roads and view points.
Sounds great. I can bring some bratwurst!
- Joe
Uncle Richy
Jul 17 2003, 10:34 AM
I went both years. Pretty good both times.
There were more 914s on Saturdays. Hardly any on the Sundays.
bernbomb914
Jul 17 2003, 01:03 PM
Malmz
Aug 4 2003, 10:23 PM
Chris, you definitely putting something together for the GAF? I'm not vending, just want to go have fun FOR ONCE. Vending gets old...
Gotta put the new 901 with tall 5th in by then!
sm
campbellcj
Aug 4 2003, 11:05 PM
I was thinking about that the other day. I am definitely up for a fun run and/or gathering afterwards, probably Saturday but Sunday might work too.
I will have a super short-geared 901 in my car by then. It actually should be fantastic for the canyons around here, but not freeway-friendly at all. Of course this car isn't intended for the freeway, so who cares
KaptKaos
Aug 4 2003, 11:20 PM
Chris,
I am going to be out of town from Aug 14 to Sept 1 and willnot have web access. I want to go to the meet and like I said earlier, I can bring the bratwurst.
Let me know what you are thinking.
- Joe
campbellcj
Aug 4 2003, 11:32 PM
I'll kick around some ideas and propose a plan in a week or so. Last year we got a fairly small group together and did a canyon fun-run from SeaSide Park to my house, and indulged in some charred meat, beverages and a bit of swimming. There is some gorgeous scenery and fun driving roads between there and here. It's 90 mins or so via the canyons vs maybe 45 via the fwy.
FWIW my place is off the 101, about halfway between the event (Ventura) and "LA" proper. So this plan works best for people living south or east from Ventura; kinda out of the way for the northerners. I'm at the top-center of this map:
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Brad Roberts
Aug 4 2003, 11:37 PM
I'm not sure how I can help... but I would be interested in attending an event down south.
I had already planned to attend the German Autofest anyway.
B
jonwatts
Aug 4 2003, 11:59 PM
Anybody know how much to rent an RV? That would be a cool way to motor down there and have fun.
Brad Roberts
Aug 5 2003, 12:22 AM
Oh.. good one Jon.
I actually know of one I can use.. let me check on it.
It would be fun to let somebody else drive for once.I could drink beer the whole way down..LOL
B
Scott Carlberg
Aug 5 2003, 12:25 AM
Brad wrote:
"It would be fun to let somebody else drive for once. I could drink beer the
whole way down..LOL"
I'll drive, I'll drive! I don't drink
No, really, I don't.
Jenny
Aug 27 2003, 10:12 AM
Brad, are you still planning on going?
Jen
Brad Roberts
Aug 27 2003, 11:42 AM
I'm going.. but havent check on a RV.
I have to take my truck+trailer.. picking up an engine/and some oher stuff.
B
Jenny
Aug 27 2003, 11:49 AM
You going both days, or just one? I'm contemplating whether to go or not. I'll be in Ventura that weekend anyway, but doesn't look like Jeff and Aaaaron are willing to drive 1.5hrs for the autofest. they seem to think it's a dud for how far they have to drive.
Jen
Brad Roberts
Aug 27 2003, 11:52 AM
I will be down Friday night.. I'm will attend both days but leave Sunday around 1PM.
What a bunch of lazy FUCKS. 1.5 hours ??? I drive that 4 times a week running back and forth to southbay.
B
Scott Carlberg
Aug 27 2003, 12:02 PM
Jenny,
for some petrol/fuel/gas money,
I just might be willing to drive you to the event on Saturday.
OT: Oakland Athletics > 1st Place!!!
Jenny
Aug 27 2003, 12:10 PM
Brad, Jeff NEVER likes to drive. He's got a new bike, but he doesn't want to ride up to Ventura either. I guess no one likes the 405. Can't blame 'em.
Scott,
Brian's parents live in Newbury park. It's just a short distance to Ventura. I just wasn't sure I wanted to go or not. Depends on how many people I know show up. It'd be cool to see the SoCal gang (Mikey, Malmzx, Chris, Sammy, etc..)
Plus if Brad's there, I know there'll be an EZ-up and comfy chairs for me to relax.
Brad Roberts
Aug 27 2003, 12:27 PM
My plan is to work the WEVO booth.
B
Jenny
Aug 27 2003, 12:29 PM
Does that mean no chairs for me to relax in? What if I donned a wevo shirt and tried to sell for them?
Jen
Brad Roberts
Aug 27 2003, 12:33 PM
I will bring chairs.. I'm sure Tracy and Hayden wont have a problem with you "hanging out".
Although they may not let me "work" the booth...LOL
I'll bring the EZup also.
B
redshift
Aug 27 2003, 12:35 PM
Man! sounds like fun!
M
Brad, make sure you take a camera, and get Jenny a small if they have any left.
Aaron Cox
Aug 27 2003, 01:09 PM
i agree, sounds like fun- socal to ventura is how far?
campbellcj
Aug 27 2003, 01:55 PM
QUOTE(acox914 @ Aug 27 2003, 12:09 PM)
i agree, sounds like fun- socal to ventura is how far?
Aaron, plug the following address into Mapquest or whatever to get the distance and directions from your place:
Seaside Park
10 West Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
Elliot_Cannon
Aug 27 2003, 04:27 PM
Hi,
Everyone should go to this thing. I have been to the last two and it is very much worthwhile. Lotsa cars, many vendors and seminars. A huge outdoor swapmeet and also an indoor swapmeet. Parts, books, tool kits, trophies, manuals, all kindsa krap!
You can even take the train if you want. Amtrak station walking distance. My 914 should be back on the road by then and may actually try and drive it that far.
Cheers, Elliot
(1973 2.2 almost there)!
boxstr
Aug 27 2003, 05:35 PM
Driving down from Oregon on the 11th and in there the 12th, stay over till the 15th and head to the desert till Oct 1 and back home. See you there.
CCLINAUTOFESTMODE
1974porsche914
Aug 27 2003, 08:11 PM
Can you guys tell me about the Dunkel Bros events?
What's the scoop with those?
I know them as machinery movers (I've used 'em several times over the years).
And I know they are motorcycle collectors, but I had no idea they are into 914s as well.
Brad Roberts
Aug 27 2003, 08:12 PM
He is a 356 guy... and sold the business last year. You wont see another Dunkel event as far as I know. I attended 3 years in a row... great time and sold a ton of stuff.
B
Malmz
Aug 27 2003, 08:33 PM
I'll definitely be at the GAF, just need to nail down the schedule. I -may- need to go to my boy's soccer game around noon on Saturday, but missing that isn't -totally- out of the question yet. Depends on how Chris' event shakes out.
Not going to vend this year, it fills the pockets with green stuff but it isn't as much fun. I bet Jenny could double the WEVO sales by hanging out in their booth......... Bet Brad never got somebody to walk into a booth before they knew what product he was selling...........
(Jeff's not here, right? I don't want to get hurt...)
sm
Jenny
Aug 27 2003, 08:44 PM
I don't think Jeff's been wielding his bat recently. He doesn't follow ANY 914 related sites/lists/BBS's.
I wore a Renegade Hybrids shirt 2 years ago at GAF, not sure how much business it drummed up though.
Jen
markb
Aug 27 2003, 08:53 PM
The Cap'n & I, with our respective better halves will be there trying to get rid of the huge pile of parts we've collected over the years. Anybody need anything? I also am selling off the wide flared 72 roller I just stripped. This would be a good one for an 8 project. Stop by & say hi.
Howard
Aug 27 2003, 09:38 PM
Deal me in. When are where do we meet in Agoura? As previously offered, I live a few miles away and am willing to help.
Brad Roberts
Aug 27 2003, 10:08 PM
Where is good place to stay ?? I may have to sleep in the bed of my truck with the 3.6 engine...LOL
B
Steve
Aug 27 2003, 10:27 PM
I'll be driving up my silver beast Sunday morning for the swap meet.
Who's going from O.C.?
Otherwise I would love to meet everyone in Agoura.
I'm not familiar with the hotels in Ventura.
Steve
Elliot_Cannon
Aug 27 2003, 10:30 PM
Sorry to here about Dunkel Bros. I was only able to attend once last year and it was great. I wonder what they will do with the museum? The Porsche powered helicopter looked fun. I think there is a Hilton next to the Ventura fairgrounds. If that's too pricey there are lots of places in Ventura. I'll be looking for you there if my schedule permits. Or I'll just call in sick and go anyway.
Cheers, Elliot
markb
Aug 28 2003, 12:02 AM
We went cheap & close at the Motel 6 just down the road. Prolly lots of more expensive places around, but who cares about decore when you're sleeping?
Scott Carlberg
Aug 28 2003, 12:35 AM
I have a Reservation at the Holiday Inn, right where the event is being held at.
I have one room, for Friday & Saturday nite, with 2 Queen Beds. No Smoking.
Anyone like to share the room?
Brad Roberts
Aug 28 2003, 12:36 AM
How much ??
I may have Tony the fabricator with me. He wants to get away.
B
Scott Carlberg
Aug 28 2003, 12:49 AM
Event Rate: $105/nite.
Split 3 ways: $35 per; 4 ways: $26 per etc.
Queenie
Aug 28 2003, 02:02 PM
I'll be there but probably only for one day, which is likely to be Sunday so we can hit the swap meet. I'll be attending with my x-husband, not sure if we'll take his 912 or my 914 - depends on what's running good at the time!
We went last year and had a great time. Lots of neat cars and a great swap meet.
It'd be nice to meet any or all of you who plan to attend.
Brad Roberts
Aug 28 2003, 03:48 PM
Can somebody who semi knows the area arrange a dinner or something for Saturday night ?? A 914club dinner.. kinda like we eat pizza every year after the Dunkel event ??
I dont know the area.. or I would whip something up. Anything around like Chili's/Chevy's/Outback steak/On the Border/
B
Jenny
Aug 28 2003, 04:00 PM
Not sure if Brian's familliar with Ventura area. I'll ask and post tonight. Or maybe Chris C. can arrange something?
Jen
bernbomb914
Aug 28 2003, 09:53 PM
there should be all the above in Ventura its a large town and has all the chain resturants. There is a popular(El Torito) mexican resturant just across the freeway @ Seaward.
Bernie
campbellcj
Aug 28 2003, 10:55 PM
I'm up for the BBQ/beer/pool party at my place if anybody wants to do that. I lagged on announcing any plans cuz I was scheduled to leave for DC, but my trip got cancelled. Plenty of parking, pool, 'cuzzi, grill, outdoor tunes, etc.
OR, we could just do a fun run ending up at the Rock Store, Sagebrush, Roadhouse etc.
Either of these options are not in Ventura; about 30 minutes back down the 101 (south i.e. towards the 405) or ~90 minutes via the beach+canyons. If you northerers are taking the I-5 back home then it's on the way, otherwise its backtracking down the 101.
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