Thanks JP, for hosting a nice event. There were a total of 10 914's there, more than I've seen at one place and one time in some years. It was especially nice to see the van provided for a club member. What a great group of people. Thanks again.

Here's another photo of some of the cars at the event...

the keys

the hug

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looks like a tight fit.

sticker shock

JP and

Kevin smoking a joint he got from Dave

Hey Karl,

Can you write a follow-up letter to Excellence? Maybe send a link to this page.

Took us about 15 minutes to figure out how to use the lift and then get Dave and chair into the Van. Needs a poptop.

Geoff

GREAT JOB EVERYONE.
It does my heart good to see that Dave
and family have their van.

I am really proud of this club!

- Garold

Here's another including Craig's six with some phat tires. There's seven 914's in this photo.

I'm bummed I couldn't make it up for the event, but very very happy to see that The Van finally made it to Dave! GREAT JOB to all involved in the Van Saga! I know it was frustrating and emotional at times...but the Club prevailed


About all I got done on this rainy SoCal day was -- unfortunately no 914 content -- prepared for 3 almost back-to-back trips back east to the cold and snow, and I CUT MY HAIR. (Well, technically somebody did it for me.)

I didn't go as extreme as Dave D; it still qualifies as fairly long...can barely make a pony tail...but at least 8" was lopped off! So far, I don't miss it. It was time. I might go way shorter for summer (90-110° around here).

It was a great turn out. Glad I was there. The van couldn't be given to Dave without one more FOPAH tho! Would you believe it locked itself with the keys still in it???

here's the van being washed
Varick did a great job!

Then we found out Brad & Lyressa had a baby on the way up!

this is just a few of the people that made it. The day was nice so a lot were outside lookin at the cars.

Dave's Happy!

needed some scholors to figure oout how to operate the lift. Someone got the brite idea to RTFM!

Daves first time inside

and the end of the van saga has come to fruition
Dave, Korijo & kids are headed home in their new van

I very happy fpr you Dave & Korijo.

Dave really is a tight fit but it works. Seeing the smile on Kori and Dave's faces when they drove away was a special moment. Special thanks to everyone that worked so hard on this. I don't know everyone that worked to make this happen but I think you're special people

Dave

I have to say it makes me proud that I know you people. If karma is real, you all have some good things in store for you. Even Brad

Looks like a great time.

... and thanks to those that bought stickers. you other 1300 or more people that have not, should do so. that's going to be the only way to make me stop mentioning them in EVERY thread!!!

kevin

daves wheels almost look like fuchs

Dave or anybody else. PM me Daves address, he needs a "There is no substitute" sticker for the van...

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dun

Wow that is really cool. I wish I could have goon. Dave sure look's happy. How did brad get home?
Eric

:Brad is staying at JPs until he can get a ride home.
CCL

I also wish I'd been able to go. But there was just no way...

I'm proud to be a part of the Van effort--thanks very much for the pics of the results!

--DD

So glad the Van finally made it "home"
Thanks 2 Brad and all others involved to get it there
I love this community and am proud to be part of it...
Thanks for posting the pics

Dave / Kori, many safe and happy miles with the new Van!!!

cheers,

Jeroen

I've gotta coupla' photos more to add. Tom Wilkinson has a beautiful silver six. One of the more striking features are the annodized wheels. Check this out.

Here's one of JP's gold nugget. He and Brad were busy trying to jimmy the lock on the Vanagon. You guys would never make it in Compton. The shop was empty so I took advantage of the time to snap this photo.

Here's a shot of the back of Craig's car. Man...those are some wide wheels.

Here's another...yellow was the popular color of the day.

...and one final photo, lotsa' teens.

Funny, I don't think I've never seen a pic of JP's car with all 4 wheels on the ground

cheers,

Jeroen

Great... Fantastic... Wonderful.

The van has been quite a saga. Thankfully through its duration and now conclusion it is the kind of story that we can talk about with great pride. This group done very, very good.

Special thanks to those of you that had the sticktoittiveness to get it done. I'm glad to be associated to such a great bunch of folks.

Dave and family - Enjoy!

Jeroen, I have never seen JP car run! (except with a 4 banger)

I rode in it once at an AX in Portland. Its nice.
(this responce was paid for in full by the "Lets pretend JP has a running 914" foundation)

You boys are pretty damn funny. I'm gonna have to outta my way & have the ulf whupp youz both like a dog in the street.....soon as it's runnin'

March 14 is the ECD......Jeroen....if you're keeping track again this year.

OH Ya... there's a few of'm with all 4 feet on da ground! Some with smoke come'n outta'da tars from too much slippage

........b

Bruce Allert was kind enough to supply myself and a few others with a CD from November 9 2003, Rainbonnet Drivers Education and Autocross day at Portland International Raceway.
The CD is complete with pictures and movies of JP and his ULF, Jim Chambers and his Road and Race car, and me in the black Boxster.
The weather was great and it was a really fun day at the track.
Thanks Bruce.
CCLINCAMP914

Was that an AX event?

Or one of those knock down as many cones as you can type?

You're welcome Craig, glad you enjoyed the CD.

As for the Knock down as many cones event... ya, some of us just get a kick outta see'n the help scurry to stand the cones back up before the next car come thru Actually the layed down cones in the pic are directionals for those of us that can't see what way to go for all the cones

.........b