Yep,
I'm just stupid enough to invite one and all to my little place in Redneckville for a 'Southern Contingent " get together.
I figure burn some meat on the grill , drink some beers and shoot the shit about our beloved cars.
I have plenty of parking, a small shop to tinker in and possibly crank up my 1.8 I built prior to having a manual!
Maybe do some horse tradin' (thats parts exchange to you So-Cal boyz).
I have been contacted by a few folks so far and I figure what the hell.
Info.
Place.
BrotherBob's barn

Time.
Daylight is good and when I get tired or too hammered I'll go to bed.

Address.
141 Gina Circle
Granbury Tx 76049

Date
4- Feb

Kids are welcome, my son will be turning 15! that week so he will have a few buddies shooting everyone with airsoft guns in the back forty.
We have trampoline out back too.
If you drink to much you WILL stay for the night but I only have so much room so come prepared.
The So-Cal bunch has been having way too much fun so Its our turn.
Does anyone have a contact for the Texas motorsports ranch? It is only a few minutes from my place, maybe we could arrange a class trip?
Just pop a reply up and lets get this thang' going.

I would love to come.

But I don't think that you are going to get any time at MSR... it's booked 2 years in advance, and its very expensive.



Count Betty and I in.

I'm there with bells and bottles on!

Texas motorsports ranch is expensive for a membership but I figured if someone in the club has a membership maybe we could get in and look around for those that have not seen it?
Clay you bringing me any goodies? I have a few goodies for trade too or the same deal we discussed? Its all good.
Shit now I gotta go clean the shop!!

Ill try to get over there but it depends on how Matts tryouts/ training camp and Cams Special Olympic turney goes.

Good deal Larry , did you have any luck grinding down those 993? hubs to fit your car? I have some too...

Bump for the morning crowd who surf at work.

For the crowd coming from the North Dallas area...

We can meet at my house before heading down.

LowGT is coming too, I'll bring some meat and snacks... as well as plenty of booze

I'll try to get away and make it over, lots of stuff going on, though...

I'm definately gonna try to make it..

Doug C

QUOTE (Brotherbob @ Jan 25 2006, 10:38 PM)

Good deal Larry , did you have any luck grinding down those 993? hubs to fit your car? I have some too...

They were getting there I have had some unexpected issues come up and all my car stuff is on the back shelf for an indefinet time. I may need to liquidate all my car stuff and some shop items also:(

WhooooooHooooo!
Damnation , it looks like a party then. Glad to see we have attracted some folks that know what the hell they are doing . I hope you folks are not expecting the Taj Mahal , we will be in the shop 40x40 redneck barn.
I've got smoker that I'll stoak up and throw on a brisket, beans .
I'll have plenty of coolers laying around for those get thristy.
I think I have a 1.8 close enough to crank up. If it lets go well then what the hell.
I can park at least 10 cars in the front of the house and shop in my drive.
We can pour into the yard too. I have a rotten tub that I'll roll out front if anyone needs anything I have a Sawsall.

Thanks to,
Viva La 914World.com

Yup, I'll be there.

I hope at least one running 914 shows up, I have yet to see one in person.


Dan

There will be at least two running 914s. Mine and Betty's. Just ordered new tires for hers.


Hopfully DougC brings his too.

I am going to let my neighbors with the 914 know about this. Maybe they would like to come too. (They are not computer literate people. I pass along 914 info to them)

just in case someone hasn't seen it yet...

it's not THAT far from Austin either guys...

Clay wrote:

QUOTE

But I don't think that you are going to get any time at MSR... it's booked 2 years in advance, and its very expensive.

Hey I know, let's build our own MSR around BrotherBob's homestead, yeah let's dirttrack it The barn will be the in-field. J/K !! Oh by way, are the Police in "rednecksville" friendly

Doug C

police in small towns are ALWAYS friendly... they are always eager to have you pull over as soon as you get into the city limit and welcome you with a visitors certificate... they know you're a visitor by the fact you are going 36 in a 35...

Sounds like a blast. Wish I could make it down. Who knows... I could show up!


Don't want to hi-jack, but since so many of you texans are watching this thread, take a minute and put down April 15th/16th in your calendar for the TALIMENA drive. I talked to Kitty at the motel and she wants us back.

Dont worry guys we dont live in the city limits so the only Police that will come would be Parker Co. Sheriffs or Constables.
We believe in redneck justice around my place.
I have been known to shoot my .50 cal in my backyard.
Really the police are are very nice and as long as you dont get smart with them and treat them with respect, you are good to go.
For all you folks headed in from Dallas and all points north I would take I-20 to 51 and down to my place. :

A Texican, checking in. SInce I'm having a little outpatient surgery an thursday, I don't think I'll be up for Saturday, that combined with thte 6 hour drive, both ways. Wish I could.

Feb 5th is Sunday, is that correct or did you mean to have it on Saturday?

Just curious.

I think it's come and get drunk on the 4th, leave the 5th

I won't get to drink but I'll bring extra for others...

QUOTE

A Texican, checking in. SInce I'm having a little outpatient surgery an thursday, I don't think I'll be up for Saturday, that combined with thte 6 hour drive, both ways. Wish I could.

we wish you could make it too, hope the surgury goes well...

I'll be here both days and welcome anyone wanting to drop by.
I'll burn some meat on Saturday, but what ever works for you guys is cool with me.
The shop is not clean its CROWDED! I think I will be sleeping there for a few days with my 1967 VW Westfalia bus project in 9 gazzillion pcs. I bought it today!
It was too good of a deal to pass up, made a withdrawl out of the old emotional bank account today
We are definately on for the Southern Contingent gathering .

So, are we doing this Saturday or Sunday?

Personally, I think you should pick one day.

I vote for Saturday.

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jan 30 2006, 09:45 AM)

So, are we doing this Saturday or Sunday? Personally, I think you should pick one day. I vote for Saturday.

I can't come both days, too many 'honey-dos'

Ok then Saturday it is. I will burn meat on Sat.
That gives LowGT and TatPhreak a day to recover too.
Wait untill you see this camper project I bought! Oh geezeuuuuusss I think was what the wife said.

Next Question.... What time does this start?


I have to go pick up the new shoes for Frodrick before coming down.

I get up around 430 AM everyday so anytime after that!
Anytime before noon.

I'll be there on Saturday - anyone what me to bring any parts?

QUOTE (James Adams @ Jan 30 2006, 10:33 AM)

I'll be there on Saturday - anyone what me to bring any parts?

Yea... bring me a rennshifter....

bummer, I'll be out of town.

ya'll have fun and be safe!

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jan 30 2006, 12:12 PM)

QUOTE (James Adams @ Jan 30 2006, 10:33 AM) I'll be there on Saturday - anyone what me to bring any parts? Yea... bring me a rennshifter....

Ok, bring money.

JR beat me to the punch...

BTTT

Do you want to have some type of tech session?


If someone wants to provide the problem, I can provide the tech session.


Note: This excludes body and paint work.

Sure Clay,
How about " how to adjust the valves on a 1.8 and fire it up on a test stand ?

QUOTE (ClayPerrine @ Jan 31 2006, 09:45 AM)

Do you want to have some type of tech session? If someone wants to provide the problem, I can provide the tech session.

Grease and oil removal for dummies?

I'll supply a crate load of parts...

QUOTE (Brotherbob @ Jan 30 2006, 10:58 AM)

I get up around 430 AM everyday so anytime after that! Anytime before noon.

I think we should narrow the time a little so everyone can get together - how about 11:00 AM?

QUOTE (Brotherbob @ Jan 31 2006, 10:15 AM)

Sure Clay, How about " how to adjust the valves on a 1.8 and fire it up on a test stand ?

I can do that.

I can demo the easy way to adjust valves.


I have done enough of them in the past.....


Is the 1.8 injected?

Is it injected?
Well it can be...I have all the parts but it has twin 34ICTS on it now hooked up with cross bar and all.
I also have......a weber progressive with intakes, and twin 40mm dells but no manifolds , cross bars or cleaners?

The 1.8 is on a roll around cart with the tranny hooked up , starter, full of oil, dressed, wires,dist, yada,yada.

If you require any more set up let me know, I'll handle it.

hell seeing the factory injection hooked up would be cool to me... it may go towards me deciding if I want to go to FI

Just a remote starter button, a battery, and a new set of feeler gauges.

Ok I have a hot batt, a few wires for a remote start, feelergages.

Viva La 914World.com!

I have a remote starter thingy, if you'd like me to bring it along.

this is going to be fun

Tat -you have no idea!!!!!
Cleaned up the shop, still a mess but a clean mess.
Menu is..
Briscut and beans
Ribs provided by Tat
Cold beer , sodas, H2O
I serve all day so dont worry about the time, no-one will go away hungry.

The engine 1.8L w/carbs is on a roll around cart.
Tools are ready, LowGt is bring a remote start thingy, mine is burnt.

If you wanna do some parts trading thats ok by me, I have a few.
Weather should be great.

When you wonder on your drive out " where the hell is this place" your almost there. Some nice twisty roads too out my way , if you wanna know shoot me a PM.

MY place is the one with new wood fence in front of the shop, and has a 67 VW Westy and a Sand rail out front.

11:00 AM is the start time.


I gotta helicoil a intake bolt tonight!
Bought some new sawsall blades for the rusty tub.