Hershey Porsche Swap meet

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Let's make it happen boys. I'm headed down. I might run the bus if I feel brave enough...anyone got a spare motor I can throw in the back just-in-case?

http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/

Anyone down for a long drive? (about 7.5hrs from GTA) Bring the ear plugs, mittens, scarves, toques and kidney belts if you want to ride in the bus...;)

Lanner

[petevw]

I'd be up for it. Plan on filling the bus?

Boxster brakes all round on my MK4 golf? :D
Saw your FS ad on vwvortex. :lmao:

[gonebuggy]

If you have room in the bus, I have a spare motor to bring! 1600SP that has enough torque to get us there and back a few times over (eventually...)


Alex

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Alex,

I like your thinking...Single Ports rule! I had the 1500SP in the bus last year (pure stocker down to the exhaust), then I put in a 1600DP with baby webbers and a header etc... Tell the thruth, the 1500SP was way faster around town. The SP's are little mini stump pullers. I'm planning a 1776 SP whenever I have some spare time....

Lanner

[gonebuggy]

Well you can borrow it, as long as i don't have to sit on it during the trip!

Alex

[petevw]

Lanner, drive out Friday afternoon, return Saturday/Sunday night?

You been before? What's the deal?

[petevw]

Next Saturday. Who's going?

Should i retire the '72's 17" chromies? May be time for a brake/rim upgrade. :D

Pete

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The bus motor isn't done, so she's not going to make the trip. Damn work keeps cramping my vw time! ;-P

I'm down, and so is Nelson. You in for sure Pete? I've got the room booked (3 beds). I guess we'll take my accord. I've got a pair of wheels and some brake rotors waiting for me at the swap. The plan is to hit the road about lunch-ish on Friday, that way we can get in a good dinner before a solid nap. Hit the swap on Sat morning till about lunch, then bugger-back quick time to this side of the border....

The super is definately in need for an upgrade....:) I've got lotsa 944 hubs and rear setups with your name on it.....

Lanner

[petevw]

Drive down in the TDI?

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TDI sound goods, save some greenhouse emmisions...

Lanner

[petevw]

Will these wheels and rotors and stuff fit in the hatch? Maybe the Honda? Bigger trunk.

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Anyone down for the ride? Pete and Nelson can't make it, and it'll be long drive on my lonesome....

Lanner

[petevw]

Sorry bud, i was really looking forward to this. :(

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Just got back. I had a great time! A quick synopsis:

I drove the accord down, which was a Godsend. Those mountains in Pennsylvania would have killed the bus with its poor ol' 1600. 5-8% grades are commonplace and there are a couple 10 percenters. On the way back I had to 'take-a-gear' on an uphill, but the car was loaded up heavy.

The swap was great. Alot of vendors with good prices. I picked up some stuff I needed like the much elusive 993 spare tire. I got some boxster rotors for my super, and some other little stuff. One guy had a 944 on the trailer that had previously been relieved of its motor and interior, and he only wanted $C100 for the rest of the car. If only I had a trailer... but, he said I can self-pick what I want. I couldn't resist, I grabbed some tools and pulled off a couple small things for a very reasonable price. Even though I try, I seem to always get my hands dirty!

Here is some eye candy:
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436278.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436274.jpg
Cha-ching:
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436279.jpg

Quite a few guys had the early carrera drum brakes, about $2800 for a clean pair :eek:


The show was amazing. I'd guesstimate about 500 P-cars. The star of the show was a real 917, that was DRIVEN there. Yup, seven figure car driven to the event. I don't even want to know what his insurance premiums must be....:)
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436271.jpg

The owner was really cool, and I spoke with him for a bit. He even left the car while he grabbed a bite to eat with all the doors open for all to see. The motor has gotta be worth 150K:
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436270.jpg

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There were tons of cars, all kinds of rare stuff like real RSR, gruppe B 911, lotsa 356's including a couple pre-a's. Here is a pre-A hubcap shot with my ugly mug:
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436273.jpg

More eye candy:
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436276.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436277.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436275.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436269.jpg
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436272.jpg

There was a crew of 6 GT3's showing up together, crazy times...
http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436267.jpg

It was a good time. I'm definately in for next year, and I'd like to run the bus down. I got out-of-dodge after lunch and had a relatively uneventful drive back. I did hit a strong thunderstorm going through the town of Bath, New York, which I thought was hilarious, but then again I had been driving for hours so I was easily amused...:)

At the border, the border gaurd looked at all the stuff I had on the back seat, in the trunk and on the front seat and just shook her head. I was WAY over my allowable spending limit (and claimed it honestly), but I guess she didn't feel like digging through the greasy parts..."Have a good day sir" she said as she returned my passport. Ah, fortune smiled at me.....

[chug_A_bug]

Very Nice Pics dude
nice Borader Story lol

Chris.

[petevw]

Ahhh man..... great pics!

Any cars for sale? pre-80 911's?

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/436269.jpg

[Sandeep]

Thanks for the pics Lanner .... kind of puts the JBS wet n chilly to shame, doesn't it. :eekno:

I would love to join you next year ... unfortunately, I'd probably end up buying a pre -80s 911 ... like Pete :D

Ahhhhh ... Porsche heaven .....

Sandeep

[gonebuggy]

Neat pics, and i had a good chuckle at the bath/rain story lol

I called ya today, but no answer. I'll get you your stuff soon.


Speakin of Porches.... I actually get full use of an '81 911 for a week when i go to BC in July. Unfortunately the family friend who is letting me enjoy it is not trusting enough to let me have his Testarossa for the week :( At least i'll get to drive it!:D

Alex

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Ahhh man..... great pics!

Any cars for sale? pre-80 911's?

There were a few. I was eyeing a 69 T, fully restored to gorgeous condition for 22.5. It's hard finding an older 911 that isn't a targa, cuz man I hate targa's. Ideally I'd like a short wheelbase car, but they are very difficult to find in good shape.

If (er, I mean when) I buy a 911, I want a 67S or 68S. I know, I know, keep dreaming right?

OH, and one more swap story. One guy had a pair or early 7" fuchs. These are super rare, they only came on the 67 (maybe 68) R's. I think he had a $2800 sticker on EACH wheel. I guess you gotta have the coin if you want to hang with the big boys....hehe

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