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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.14261509-1958-porsche-spyder-std14261516-1958-porsche-spyder-std14261517-1958-porsche-spyder-std

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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

@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.

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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.

@SimplifyTALightness

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. 

https://www.ewarbirds.org/index.shtml

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.

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. 

https://www.ewarbirds.org/index.shtml

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. 

James Dean, James Dean
I know just what you mean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look allright
If I could see it on the silver screen
You were the lowdown rebel if there ever was
Even if you had no cause
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
We'll talk about a low-down bad refrigerator,
You were just too cool for school
Sock hop, soda pop, basketball and auto shop,
The only thing that got you off was breakin' all the rules
James Dean, James Dean
So hungry and so lean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
Little James Dean, up on the screen
Wond'rin' who he might be
Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
And took him down the road to eternity
James Dean, James Dean, you bought it sight unseen
You were too fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
You were to fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye, bye
majorkahuna posted:
James Dean, James Dean
I know just what you mean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look allright
If I could see it on the silver screen
You were the lowdown rebel if there ever was
Even if you had no cause
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
We'll talk about a low-down bad refrigerator,
You were just too cool for school
Sock hop, soda pop, basketball and auto shop,
The only thing that got you off was breakin' all the rules
James Dean, James Dean
So hungry and so lean
James Dean, you said it all so clean
And I know my life would look all right
If I could see it on the silver screen
Little James Dean, up on the screen
Wond'rin' who he might be
Along came a Spyder and picked up a rider
And took him down the road to eternity
James Dean, James Dean, you bought it sight unseen
You were too fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
You were to fast to live, too young to die, bye-bye
Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye-bye, Bye, bye

Hot Damn! Isn't it great that Mary Juana is now legal and, obviously, available in South Lake Tahoe?!  I'll see you Thursday! 

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. 

https://www.ewarbirds.org/index.shtml

I'm organizing this year's rally and unless I completely blow it and get flogged to death I will probably end up doing next year's rally as well. I'll send you a PM with my number if you could reciprocate in kind we can talk and come up with a nice midday stop. If there is a hanger we could use at the airport for a lunch that might be real cool. I believe I have now driven almost all of the roads out there between 101 and the 1, 41 to 46, and all the others in between and beyond.

Was there all day, from 8am until 4:30pm. Great cars. A bit smaller than the historics at Laguna Seca in August, but equally as cool. 

Impressive to see (2) Ferrari 250 GTO’s racing against a few Ferrari 250GT, a Ferrari 250 TdF, and a few Cobras and a few speedsters. 

Was cool to see the speedsters hold their own against the much larger engine displacements of the Ferraris. 

Also, a huge highlight was watching Lewis Hamilton’s F1 car (the W07) whip around the track to set the track record. 

calmotion posted:

Yes sir. Amazing weather. Enjoy your day tomorrow. Make sure phone fully charge. To much pictures and video. Ended up at Laganitas beer place at Petaluma 

I will, for sure, be taking my camera. I don't carry a "smart" phone with me - I can't stand 'em. The one I've got is used exclusively to keep papers from flying off my desk. The old clam-shell Motorola works fine as my emergency phone. I keep in the Speedie (to call AAA) instead of the missing spare. 

 

Robert M posted:
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. 

https://www.ewarbirds.org/index.shtml

I'm organizing this year's rally and unless I completely blow it and get flogged to death I will probably end up doing next year's rally as well. I'll send you a PM with my number if you could reciprocate in kind we can talk and come up with a nice midday stop. If there is a hanger we could use at the airport for a lunch that might be real cool. I believe I have now driven almost all of the roads out there between 101 and the 1, 41 to 46, and all the others in between and beyond.

We have done that many times thru the years. For the newbies it would be great. Boring for most of us

Robert M posted:
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.

Alright, @Robert M, you shamed me into purchasing a raffle prize on Amazon. I did it while consuming alcohol...My second...whisky, neat. Therefore my gift was purchased while I was in a state. You could say that this raffle prize is related to alcohol.

I will present this raffle prize in it's Amazon packaging. The lucky(?) recipient will have to take a chance on its value and viability. Who knows? It could be compostible garbage bags or puppy treats as these items relate to my current orders.

The lucky(?) recipient might want to donate it back to the raffle, unopened, and add to the money prize at the end?  If it was me I would pass the box under the nose of a dog before I made that decision.

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Terry Nuckels posted:
Robert M posted:
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.

Alright, @Robert M, you shamed me into purchasing a raffle prize on Amazon. I did it while consuming alcohol...My second...whisky, neat. Therefore my gift was purchased while I was in a state. You could say that this raffle prize is related to alcohol.

I will present this raffle prize in it's Amazon packaging. The lucky(?) recipient will have to take a chance on its value and viability. Who knows? It could be compostible garbage bags or puppy treats as these items relate to my current orders.

The lucky(?) recipient might want to donate it back to the raffle, unopened, and add to the money prize at the end?  If it was me I would pass the box under the nose of a dog before I made that decision.

Poor dog! 

calmotion posted:

How was your day at Sonoma @paul

EXCELLENT! I got there early (7:30AM) and was able to spend some time with the 3 speedsters during their setup and prep. Then, I walked the complete paddock...drooling the entire time. I stayed for the first 3 races (#1: pre-WWII "BM's"(before mufflers); #2: I was so impressed with them, I forget ; #3: Ferarri's, 350 GT Mustangs, and the 3 Speedsters). At least the Porsches looked good while trying to keep up! All in all, it was a very good morning. I had to get home in time to do some errands and watch the Warriors. Gotta go...it's 4th Q and the Dubs are leading.

@montereybrian

x2 what Troy said. Our West Coast Cruise is not an exclusive cruise. Quite a few SOCers who no longer have their Speedsters still attend with their other favorite car. Cuz'n Vinny has driven his '57 T-bird and Cadillac XLT, GERD drives his (AHEM) Miata, Dave Mitchell drives his Fiat Spyder, Bill Nash brought his '72 El Camino, Troy has brought his Mercedes GLC, etc.

The event is not so much about the cars as it is the camaraderie we've all established over the years.

Don't miss the event simply because your Spyder is not ready. This IS NOT the PCA!! 

Ryan in NorCal posted:

It's red, not cardinal. Totally different colors. It'll be under your parka anyway.

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But why not. This fictitious product now comes in blue too.

I'd like one, long sleeve henley in graphite. Please add a white and copper racing stripe with the number 11 on the sleeve.

PLEASE let me know where to send the $4.00 + shipping.

Thank you.

 

I was going through all of my old YouTube videos and found this one from 11 years years ago at our 2008 Morro Bay get together.  This was in the days before we had HD video so the quality isn't the greatest, but man there were a lot of cars there!

There is also video from a few other years including one year from Carlisle.  Here's the link to my YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/VANATIC99/videos

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Robert M posted:
PaulEllis posted:

Wow, thanks

I was kidding Paul. There will be 33 cars and about 70 people in attendance. We like to rib on Murtaugh a bit. He does however rent 4 rooms and he brings 10 people with him. You could say he travels with his own entourage. 

And let’s make sure we add that his family is awesome and they are GREAT people... and be apart of the maddening crew

Looking forward to seeINV all you knuckle heads!

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