Looks like a lot of fun. I'll be in Santa Barbara. 50/50 if I'll drive the 'new' VS Speedster to SB and then the 90 minute drive North on the 101 to SLO. I still need to fix my 75% WOT plate issue (minor). But I do want to add a remote oil filter, CHT gauge, front and rear shocks and do a few 'while I'm there' suspension mods before the event. I just haven't had the time lately to work on it. I got the VS to drive as my summer beach town morning-cup-of-coffee-go-getter as a replacement for my 1969 912 daily driver which I plan to restore. Who would have thunk to get a project to work on a project??!! Perhaps it's best I wait to do some of the mods until after SLO - I'll have better ideas after seeing and talking with all you guys.
montereybrian posted:Hi guys, just wanted to post that I will be attending the gathering and staying at the host hotel. After much deliberation I have decided to trailer my car down as it is new to me, has no top, windows, heater, gps, spare tire, etc. My question is can anyone tell me where I can park my 18' car/equipment trailer down there? I don't think there will be a big enough parking lot at the hotel for it and my jeep, but hopefully so. Thanks in advance for any info.
I remember from last year that there was quite a bit of parking available in the lot surrounding the hotel. If any early-bird arrivals could block off a few spaces for you, you should be "In Like Flynn!" And BTW: Most, if not all, of the Speedsters in attendance are without tops, windows, gps, spare tires, and the proverbial "etc." As for "heaters," the best anyone will be getting out of theirs is about what a Zippo lighter puts out. Our chosen "mobile money pits" are best outfitted with a warm coat, gloves, over-the-ears cap, and a good lap blanket. 
I kind of hope it's cool enough for a coat but I'll bet it will be perfect top down weather.
Brian....I really like your Spyder ? Especially the Subaru engine ! Who made your car ? In the photo of your engine compartment, are those the seat belts hanging into there ? Do they mount in there and then come out, up and over into the cockpit for you to use? Do you have any straps as a final "safety catch" to insure that the clamshell doesn't fly off if the regular latch don't fully connect ? I've never seen a radiator mounted back there. Not a bad idea ! Especially for bleeding out air !.........Bruce
@aircooled it looks like the radiator is attached to the back of the rear hood
For the June 7, 8, & 9 Cruise; are there any shows happening in that time frame, or is this just a meet up with the LA SOC?
This is the annual meeting where the SoCal SOCers, the NorCal SOCers and a few ZonerSOCers have the honor of meeting up with the CenCal SOCers.
Troy Sloan posted:This is the annual meeting where the SoCal SOCers, the NorCal SOCers and a few ZonerSOCers have the honor of meeting up with the CenCal SOCers.
Yes, an honor.
PaulEllis posted:I kind of hope it's cool enough for a coat but I'll bet it will be perfect top down weather.
SOMETIMES and I mean only SOMETIMES the drive home on Saturday along the coast can get a tad chilly. Not for me mind you but for some.
I forgot to mention that Teby is no longer a CenCal SOCer, but we will still open the gate for him.
Troy Sloan posted:This is the annual meeting where the SoCal SOCers, the NorCal SOCers and a few ZonerSOCers have the honor of meeting up with the CenCal SOCers.
Whew! At first, I read your Post as saying a few "stonerSOCers" would be meeting up with CenCal, but then - figuring that was redundant - I went back and reread your comment. 
Lol. Zoners are what Californians call Arizonians.
Troy Sloan posted:I forgot to mention that Teby is no longer a CenCal SOCer, but we will still open the gate for him.
last thing I heard about Tebs was he'd moved in with our new governor...and wife...
Troy Sloan posted:Lol. Zoners are what Californians call Arizonians.
I'd be surprised if a few aren't also "StonerSOCer's" Say, I wonder if Cheech Marin has a Speedster? 
@9971 are you coming?
Hope to be .. won’t know for sure til next week.
THIRTEEN DAYS!!! Not that I’m keeping track!
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I didn't know if I would be in town that weekend... Well I am! Too late , all rooms are booked.. I'll try next Wednesday to see if anyone cancels.. Maybe Make it Markos
to quell concerns about weather...
we've had a really weird May, it's been raining more than not but...
starting this coming weekend and continuing into the unseen future...
the North County of SLO county (Paso Robles) is supposed to start hitting triple digits!
...so bring your board shorts!
Markos posted:I didn't know if I would be in town that weekend... Well I am! Too late , all rooms are booked.. I'll try next Wednesday to see if anyone cancels.. Maybe Make it Markos
Why don't you check out the University Inn? It's only 1/2 mile up the street and 1/2 the price.
Will Hesch posted:to quell concerns about weather...
we've had a really weird May, it's been raining more than not but...
starting this coming weekend and continuing into the unseen future...
the North County of SLO county (Paso Robles) is supposed to start hitting triple digits!
...so bring your board shorts!
Everyone should make sure your Speedie's A/C is topped off and ready to blow out @ 50 degrees (that's Fahrenheit) ...and don't forget your coat. 
Sorry I won't get to meet all of you on this cruise. I am going to have to cancel, since its the same weekend as my 914 club gathering. with my Spyder sold and my 914 finished, I have to show it off.
Thanks all. I cancelled my room at University Inn if anyone needs last minute booking.
I had great hopes of making it out there but Carey still has my Speedy Green Machine at Breman where it's been sequestered since November for the Subaru conversion. It looks like I will have to wait another year. My mother used to live in LO and I was looking forward to visit her old homestead.
Save me a spot next year.l
This will be our last cruise to SLO. Moving to Arizona.
GERD posted:This will be our last cruise to SLO. Moving to Arizona.
How soon?
RandyF posted:Sorry I won't get to meet all of you on this cruise. I am going to have to cancel, since its the same weekend as my 914 club gathering. with my Spyder sold and my 914 finished, I have to show it off.
Thanks all. I cancelled my room at University Inn if anyone needs last minute booking.
Post a few picts for us to see your work. 
Hello, I'm currently in SLO county and would love to bring my Speedster. I'd like to head down the 41 or 46 highways and meet up with y'all headed south on Highway 1. Will this be SUNDAY JUNE 9th I assume? I'm hoping I can time it right, and then drive the rest of the way to SLO. What do you think? Is it possible to estimate the time after you leave Big Sur? Any other stops like in Cambria or Morro Bay planned? Thanks! Marcel
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Gentlemen,
We are a go. T-shirts orders have been sent to the printer, food quantities have been sent to the caterers, route books have been printed, route packets have been assembled, and we are now one week away from the 2019 West Coast Cruise. I hope it all goes well and I don't F it up.
My plan is to be at the hotel on Thursday but if not very early on Friday. Look for me by the pool on Friday evening so you can come and get your route packet. I'd like to have a driver's meeting around 8:00pm by the pool so we can go over the route book and some strategies for making the drive go smoother.
We are driving about 40-50 more miles this year but at slightly past the midway point there is a place, two places actually, where you can get gas. If you're comfortable doing 140-150 miles on a tank of gas you won't need to fill up.
Don't forget to bring some cool gear, SWAG, memorabilia, or whatever for the raffle.
I emailed Bill Nash and Vince Manto the details.
We'll see you all in SLO.
@Robert M Im looking forward to it! I’ll be there Thursday evening for sure. Going to take in the Farmers Market Street Fair. I can lend a hand on Friday if needed.
Excellent, group leader!
Regarding the raffle...I have run out of car-related items. I have no more shirts or artwork left, I'm down to just two etched glass speedster mugs which I'm keeping.
This year I'm thinking drugs or alcohol...probably alcohol. The drugs will most likely be consumed on the ride down...
Terry Nuckels posted:Excellent, group leader!
Regarding the raffle...I have run out of car-related items. I have no more shirts or artwork left, I'm down to just two etched glass speedster mugs which I'm keeping.
This year I'm thinking drugs or alcohol...probably alcohol. The drugs will most likely be consumed on the ride down...
There are a lot of local places to stop and get SWAG from. Barrelhouse Brewery growlers, hats, shirts (they even had a cool VW bus themed shirt), o Firestone Brewery. Head out to one of the many wineries and grab a few bottles, stop by Anthony's shop and grab some Brad Penn oil for an oil change prize, etc etc. You're an imaginative guy so I'm sure you'll think of something.
Shop on Amazon and grab a tool roll or a compact tool kit. Prime will get it there overnight.
Robert M posted:@goofer @Napa Paul @Roy @PaulEllis @majorkahuna @Tom Murtaugh @Cory McCloskey @Kevin - Bay Area @*LongFella @Newbie Danny @Dave Mitchell @VSpyder @Terry Nuckels @TheMayoMachine @GERD @MusbJim @curtissb @Karyadi @IMDoug @Troy Sloan @Teby S @Rick99GSX @Dan Stewart @Speedster Marc @Ryan (formerly) in NorCal @OCC @montereybrian @Will Hesch @Todd M
Gentlemen,
We are a go. T-shirts orders have been sent to the printer, food quantities have been sent to the caterers, route books have been printed, route packets have been assembled, and we are now one week away from the 2019 West Coast Cruise. I hope it all goes well and I don't F it up.
My plan is to be at the hotel on Thursday but if not very early on Friday. Look for me by the pool on Friday evening so you can come and get your route packet. I'd like to have a driver's meeting around 8:00pm by the pool so we can go over the route book and some strategies for making the drive go smoother.
We are driving about 40-50 more miles this year but at slightly past the midway point there is a place, two places actually, where you can get gas. If you're comfortable doing 140-150 miles on a tank of gas you won't need to fill up.
Don't forget to bring some cool gear, SWAG, memorabilia, or whatever for the raffle.
I emailed Bill Nash and Vince Manto the details.
We'll see you all in SLO.
I forgot to add:
There was no requirement to pay in advance for your t-shirts but if you ordered a t-shirt and did not pay me in advance please bring $15.00 US for each shirt ordered.
Thanks for the suggestions @Robert M. I think I'll stick with my current plan.
Marcel;
The group traveling from NorCal to SLO is doing that trip south from the Monterey area on Friday afternoon, June 7th.
You can get more detail by searching for their post "NorCal caravan to SLO".
Click on "Forums" at the top of this page, click on "Speedsters", click on "Events" then scroll down to "NorCal Caravan to SLO".
Hope you can join the shenanigans next weekend!
As a newbie (owner since 9/2018) and some SLO county residency under my belt, maybe next year I can be of more help in planning, like reserving a private setup at a local winery, with of course a great road to get there (See Old Creek Rd. between Morro Bay and Rt 46) as just one example.
A place like the Estrella Warbirds museum in Paso Robles has car clubs arriving all the time for visits and photo shoots. I'm a volunteer over there.
Old Creek Road...nearly lost it in the hairpin several times as @Ryan (formerly) in NorCal can attest to.
Kath and I did Santa Rosa Creek road yesterday, it really needs some work. Saw a county truck with 2 workers doing "Road Construction" according to their signs.
they were filling a couple potholes, two of 99,000...
Still, it was a most excellent drive, of course Moonstone Grill made it perfect...
Will Hesch posted:Kath and I did Santa Rosa Creek road yesterday, it really needs some work. Saw a county truck with 2 workers doing "Road Construction" according to their signs.
they were filling a couple potholes, two of 99,000...
Still, it was a most excellent drive, of course Moonstone Grill made it perfect...
Robert said the same thing. I’m still tempted to find time to sneak up the road a bit just to check it out. Apparently funds have already been allocated for its repair.
@SimplifyTALightness - you’re welcome to join the NorCal rally down to SLO. But why not make a day of it? Drive up the coast to meet us. No timing necessary since we’re hard to miss. Plus, you wouldn’t be the guy who joins a marathon at 25.2 miles. 
Seriously though, please introduce yourself when we get to town. I’d love to learn about other local opportunities for next year.
Ryan, I’m meeting Cory Friday afternoon to work on a surprise for Saturday evening’s shenanigans. Thanks though, for the invite.
According to AccuWeather Saturday’s drive should include sterling Speedster weather!
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SimplifyTALightness posted:As a newbie (owner since 9/2018) and some SLO county residency under my belt, maybe next year I can be of more help in planning, like reserving a private setup at a local winery, with of course a great road to get there (See Old Creek Rd. between Morro Bay and Rt 46) as just one example.
A place like the Estrella Warbirds museum in Paso Robles has car clubs arriving all the time for visits and photo shoots. I'm a volunteer over there.
Thanks for reminding me of the Warbirds expo. I've now added a short side-trip to my journey home from SLO beginning Sunday. I'll be going east from Paso Robles to take some pix at the James Dean "site" , anyway, and the museum will be aother nice stop.