QUOTE (tommy914 @ Mar 24 2006, 03:57 PM)

Question. How long will the drive take from Mena to Talihina (1 way) along the scenic hwy 1? I'm considering coming up that way on Friday, and going back that way on Sunday. that way I get to drive it 4 times in 2 days.

That will be 4 chances that Rottweiler will have to bite a big chunk out of your rear tire!

Actually, there's no loose animals about. Other than us.

It's a beautiful drive and keeps you on your toes.

Please join in - you could be in the running for traveling the longest distance. I think that prize is a lap dance, or was it a lap belt? Can't remember.

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Just a reminder.


TALIMENA I


is now just 3 weeks away


Looks like I'll have fresh rubber for it!

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If'n you don't mind a Volvo tagging along, We may be there. Just not enough time to finish up the teener.

No problem Jack!

Of course Clay and Curt will make you drive in the back. They're the bad cop, I'm the good cop.

This drive is enjoyable even in a Volvo! (Just kidding - I'm on my 3rd 850 wagon in a row - I love 'em).

But you will have to bring lots of photos of your car for us to look at.

Hope ya'll can attend!

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Hello all. Curt and the infamous "wooden bumper" will return this year. We have a new front bar, bilstein sports, and new rubber this year.

Jack, bring the volvo!!!

Tommy, it's a 60 mile drive. We made the return trip last year in 65 minutes. Glad there was no local law enforcement on the road!!!

I look forward to seeing everyone from last year, and a few new faces too.

Joseph, thinking about a drive to your town next weekend, since the bumblebee is now at it's new home in K.C., and I have nothing to do on the weekends anymore. Yeah, right!!! Actually I have a new project lined up already. A 74 2L that is in dire need of body, engine and mechanical repair, but all there, and no structural rust.


mrdezyne, I wanna see your suby conversion!

Clay, do I need to bring the golf ball grill?

Later, Curt

QUOTE (vsg914 @ Apr 1 2006, 04:06 PM)

Joseph, thinking about a drive to your town next weekend, since the bumblebee is now at it's new home in K.C., and I have nothing to do on the weekends anymore. Yeah, right!!!   Actually I have a new project lined up already. A 74 2L that is in dire need of body, engine and mechanical repair, but all there, and no structural rust.

Hey Curt!

Just finished installing a bug pac so I won't spew oil on the AX course tomorrow.

I'll be around next week - I am tentatively planning on attending a dyno day with the bmw club sat. morning.

If you don't get down here, I'll be up there soon.

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Curt,
We may need more than one grill, if everyone who has talked about it shows up. I got a toolbox grill for christmas that I am dying to try out! It's coming with me.

Well guys, I am sorry to say but I have a case of the "Dellorto Drip" that will keep me and my car at home this year. I will hopefully be shipping the affected carb off the ACE this week for repair.

So you guys have fun and BE SAFE. Stay on the pavement

Oh and Clay, technically my car is no longer on jack stands so keep your damn welder away from my car

Have you considered installing a simple rebuild kit for them?

Not having any previous experience, I did my Webers last year and it was pretty easy.

Del's may be different.

Sorry you won't make it. I know you've done a fair amount of work on your car since the last drive.

We'll miss not seeing you this year.

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QUOTE (Joseph Mills @ Apr 3 2006, 09:10 PM)

Have you considered installing a simple rebuild kit for them?

I have already rebuilt both of them. Apparently this is defect from the manufacturing process (lead plugs that sometime leak later in life). Thus I am sending the one carb to an expert that Jake Raby recommended). I won't be sidelined for long.

I am still planning of making MUSR this year too. I will catch you then.

QUOTE (jr91472 @ Apr 3 2006, 09:41 AM)

Well guys, I am sorry to say but I have a case of the "Dellorto Drip" that will keep me and my car at home this year. I will hopefully be shipping the affected carb off the ACE this week for repair. So you guys have fun and BE SAFE. Stay on the pavement Oh and Clay, technically my car is no longer on jack stands so keep your damn welder away from my car

We changed the date just for you, and now you are not coming!!!!

I am packing up the welder and some junk jackstands.....


(I didn't say your car would be on jackstands when I started, I just said that I would weld it up if you didn't show).


Anyone want to help with a welder party?????

Hello All!
I managed to make some progress last weekend on the Six. If all goes well, I may just make it. I also put in a set of Koni reds in the front and finished the majority of the front swaybar install. I need to put a few weld beads on the sway mounts and then reassemble. Then tomorrow, a coworker will lend me his peg welder to dent pull a little bow in the upper wheel house. I wll then be able to weld the new battery tray in place. Paint and reassemble.
Gee, maybe I should forgo sleeping until I finish...
Well, maybe I'll just stay up a little later working on it.

Until next time...
Regards,
George

QUOTE (GS9146Driver @ Apr 4 2006, 09:07 PM)

I managed to make some progress last weekend on the Six. If all goes well, I may just make it. I also put in a set of Koni reds in the front and finished the majority of the front swaybar install. I need to put a few weld beads on the sway mounts and then reassemble. Then tomorrow, a coworker will lend me his peg welder to dent pull a little bow in the upper wheel house. I wll then be able to weld the new battery tray in place. Paint and reassemble. Gee, maybe I should forgo sleeping until I finish... Well, maybe I'll just stay up a little later working on it. Until next time... Regards, George

Sounds like you got it all goin'on!

I've spent the last two days trying to resolve my wheel dilemmas and tire selection. Looks like I'll be rollin' on 16's for the street & track, but still 15's for AX.

But that's another story.

Glad to hear you're making some progress.

Well, I managed to make good progress last night. Sway bar plates welded and primer painted. Another coat tonight, paint tomorrow, then reassemble.
I have the dent pull welder in hand. I hope to have good luck with it tonight.
Discovered that the replacement altenator will not work, Rick at Rennsport is trying to figure that out for me. If all else fails, I will reinstall the old one for now. It just has noisy bearings.
I'd better get cracking, maybe I can get the sway bar primered before dinner.

I'm feeling another late night in the shop/hangar coming on tonight!

Regards to all!
George

Ok.. everyone who is leaving from the DFW area, how about we meet up for a caravan up there on Friday?

I was thinking the parking lot of The Complete Garage on Forest lane (Owned by the Yodster... ).

But if some of you are coming from the Plano/Richardson area, this will be in the complete wrong direction.


Alternative is to meet at H&H so we can harass Wes before we leave.


Let me know.....



Also... Can I get a 914 count ?

There is a slim possibility that I may be part of the non 914 non club -
Heather and I would drive up Friday PM as well ...
In the TERCEL....

TE

Clay - Is Yoder coming ???

QUOTE (dakotaewing @ Apr 6 2006, 03:49 PM)

Clay - Is Yoder coming ???

Jean (AKA Doc Yoder) wants him to go. But I dont' know if he decided to go or not.

Call him and help convince him.

Pulled the 914 into the garage for a little cleanup before the trip.

Hey all, newbie here in DFW area (Uptown area) my "new to me" 74' 1.8, bone stock Ravenna Green 914 and I are "planning" on joining you guys on this trip. A couple of questions to this crew (bear with me);

In reading through this thread, I understand this will be a "spirited ride"... as you all are aware the 74' 1.8 is the feablest of all our steads. Am I going to get dusted here?

Also, I will be bringing a fair amount of my own tools (including my wife) but my real question is... I am still working out the kinks and breaking her in (the car, not the wife) and I am concerned about making the trip there and back in one piece. She seems pretty road worthy at this early stage, new tires, plugs, coil, wires, fuel lines, air lines, cream coated tank, brake lines, fresh brake oil, engine oil, etc.

With two weeks to go, I will try and take her out for a longer run and see how she performs but do you guys have any concerns in me coming along? The last thing you all need is some dumb ass slowing things up...

Thanks for any feedback/recommendations. I really am looking forward to this trip if I can make it.

QUOTE (thewheel69 @ Apr 8 2006, 09:00 AM)

Hey all, newbie here in DFW area (Uptown area) my "new to me" 74' 1.8, bone stock Ravenna Green 914 and I are "planning" on joining you guys on this trip. A couple of questions to this crew (bear with me); In reading through this thread, I understand this will be a "spirited ride"... as you all are aware the 74' 1.8 is the feablest of all our steads. Am I going to get dusted here? Also, I will be bringing a fair amount of my own tools (including my wife) but my real question is... I am still working out the kinks and breaking her in (the car, not the wife) and I am concerned about making the trip there and back in one piece. She seems pretty road worthy at this early stage, new tires, plugs, coil, wires, fuel lines, air lines, cream coated tank, brake lines, fresh brake oil, engine oil, etc. With two weeks to go, I will try and take her out for a longer run and see how she performs but do you guys have any concerns in me coming along? The last thing you all need is some dumb ass slowing things up... Thanks for any feedback/recommendations. I really am looking forward to this trip if I can make it.

You will not be the only 74 1.8L there. Betty (my wife) is bringing her car, and I am bringing mine.

Don't worry too much about the trip up there. We are getting together on Friday for a caravan to Talamena. You are not only welcome, but encouraged to join us for the drive. We are firm believers in "safety in numbers". But in this case, if you break down, someone in the group will have the tools and parts to help fix it. And we don't leave anyone behind.

Cool!!!

I have been hammering on her a bit today and she has been very resilient thus far... my main concern is the unknown... things like the clutch cable (I will be getting a fresh one in the trunk just in case), Throttle cable... ditto...

The suspension is pretty spongy but not that bad... might get some new struts and springs on her prior to the trip...

Is the Talamena Inn all booked up at this point I wonder? Do you have a headcount?

Can I ask more questions???

I am really looking forward to getting together and getting some great advice while driving some great roads!



Done this ride on my motorcycle so this will be a bit slower...

Thanks again Clay for the encouragement and open invite.

No room at the inn? I dont' know... you would have to call and find out.

I don't have a headcount either, but it looks like a bunch of people are going to be there.

Rich Johnson called me to say he would probably be there....

Clay -
What approximate time is the caravan planing on leaving - I need an answer NOW due to the spouse scheduling some work issues...

Thom

Noon on Friday.


IF we are going to have a bunch of people from the Plano/Richardson/Allen area, then we will meet at Wes' shop.

Noon won't work unless I can get her to reschedule with her client....

Noon was just the first time that popped into my head. If you need it later, that's fine. But we need to leave well before 3 so we miss rush hour.

It's a 5 hour drive up there. If we get up there too early we can eat dinner, but there is NOTHING to do after that. They roll up the sidewalks after dark.



So anytime before 3 is fine with me.

Clay -
Heather is shooting a bridal at 3:30 - so don't hold up the pack for us - I will let you know what we are doing once it gets figured out....

how does OK qualify as "southwest"? west of the Missisippi and south of CAnada?

I hear that, when I read "Southwest" I thought Cool ,San Diego I can make that one. Talimena is only 1450 miles away, no problem. Next year...

Hello again all!
I'm still working every day on the Six. Sway bar is in. Front struts in. Fuel tank back in. Final bondo skim coat on the upper wheel house done. Sand and then primer tomorrow. Saturday, time to get jiggy with the MIG and get the battery tray in. I hope to put the engine back in Sunday or Monday. Been working in the shop 'til 12 am every night, getting up at 5 am is a drag! Come on, Friday! Curt Curtis called yesterday, wanted to help. Sorry to say, that it just takes a lot of man hours to get it done right.
Well, hoping I make it on the drive.
Later, George

Well, since you asked, the Southwest is composed of the following states:

Oklahoma
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
Nevada
California



And actually, lots of people do not consider that California "qualifies" as part of the Southwest, being considered instead, a portion of the Western Pacific.

But hey, you guys are invited anyways!


Joseph
914 AXhound

Keep gittin' her done! You can do it!

Curt said he was comin' up to help you. None of this...

My gas tank is dripping Por-15 sealer out of it as I type. You have to wait four days before you add fuel. That will be Wednesday. That is cutting it close. Guess I'll have to do a BUNCH of test driving.

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So Clay, any decisions yet on the Dallas outbound gathering spot and time? I am most definitely in. the 1.8 has been running great and I am doing a valve adjustment today.

Do we have a headcount as yet?

Several things:

I talked with Kitty at the Kiamichi Inn and she said she only has one room left in the "wing" of the motel reserved for us. She has plenty of other rooms available, they are just in a different wing a bit further away from our area.

Call 918-567-2243 to reserve a room and remember to tell them you're with the 914 group.

Here is a the list of people that have either been mentioned, or have indicated they would like to attend (+ denotes strongly confirmed):

Joseph Mills (OKC)+
Curt Curtis (Tulsa)+
Clay Perrine (Dallas)+
Betty Perrine(Dallas)+
GS9146Driver - George (Tulsa)+
dlee1967 - David (Houston)
tommy914 - Tommy (Ridgeland, MS)+
thewheel69 (Dallas)+
Craig Mitchell (OKC)
dakotaewing - Thom & Heather (Dallas)
maxwelj - Jack ( Owasso, OK)
Dave Forman (Tulsa)+
Jerry Aigret (Tulsa)+
Joe & Jean Yoder (Dallas)
Gint (Denver)
Redbeard (Houston?)
Richard Fisher (Dallas)+
Travis Howard. 73 2.0+
Robin Howard (Dallas) +
Julie Floyd (Dallas)+

Looks like we will have 12 to 16 teener drivers along with several "support" vehicles.

It would be nice to have a headcount. If it looks like you're attending, please respond here or send me a PM. I am working on a new tour decal for everyone.

I will be arriving Friday afternoon and staying thru Monday morning. Tommy, if you attend I will probably be interested in doing a portion of the drive again on Sunday when you return home to MS.

Another way to look at this event is to also view it as a "Reliability Tour". When finished with this 500 mile or so drive, you will have established a new benchmark in mileage for your teener. Nice!

Five days and counting...

I have some additional folks coming, and one deletion.

Rich Johnson can't come.


Richard Fisher is coming (914 with a Brodix 350 in it)!!!

Travis Howard. 73 2.0
Robin Howard 944

Julie Floyd. 914 (Sorry Julie, I can't remember the year.)

I have heard a few more are going too, but we don't have an exact count of them.


Should be a great turnout this year!!!




Dallas and Houston area folks.



The caravan departs from Wes Hildreth's shop in Plano at 3PM. We want to beat the traffic out of Dallas.

Anyone remember the address of Wes' shop? I know it is between plano parkway and 15th street, just south of the old downtown. I can drive there, but I don't know the address.

Houston folks, if you have a problem with your car, We will get it fixed before we leave.

And my caravan rules are "no one gets left behind".

I can't wait to see everyone there!!!

Clay - I updated the list with the new additions you posted above.


We're going to need more of these... ...







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Note to all the attendees....

If you are going to , then I suggest that you consider Oklahoma to be BYOB.

They only sell 3.2 beer there. And this is a small town so anything more "potent" is not available.


Pack your favorite stuff IN THE TRUNK and bring it with you for the evening after the drive.

Click to view attachmentClay et al, I can bring a portable grill? Didn't get to my valve adjustment today nor my shock/strut/spring replacement.

She's running pretty good and I think she'll be fine for the trip... minus the spirited driving part.

Oh well, I am really looking forward to this trip and our maiden voyage and some food and imbibing....

Took this picture this afternoon

Not quite correct. All you can buy in grocery stores in OK is 3.2 beer. However there is a liquor store a few blocks down the street from the motel that will have whiskey, wine and 6.0 beer, just like in the big cities.

Of course, most likely all they will have is stuff like Bud, Coors, Corona and Shiner, so if you want anything more sophisticated, then you will want to bring it with you.

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That would be great if you could bring your portable grill.

Your car is gorgeous!


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Clay, put me down as a definate

You going to meet up with us at Wes' shop?

Clay,

you are so blessed that my 944 is coming this week-end.

Robyn

Bloody water pumper.... Real Porsches have AIR COOLED motors in the MIddle of the car.

Back of the line for ya.....

No, a little out of the way for me, I'll be at the hotel sometime Friday. Kinda depends on whether I end up taking the sceninc route on the way over.

you will be following me Clay....

If the files I created for the vinyl guy work okay for him, I will have these stickers for everyone that attends our tour. You can put them on your car or tool box, etc.

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Very Nice!!!

Linda and I will be there.