Tacoma, Wa. Gathering of Opels, 2008

[sbarc]

The show was a blast. I was glad to see more cars and vendors this year. I picked up some parts from Opel GT source and our ride home to Victoria was smooth and uneventful.

Thanks to Mary and Paul and everyone else that helped make this happen.
It was a blast.

[Crusher]

This year was a great turn out at the Tacoma Washington "Gathering of Opels"
Lots of familiar faces and a couple new. There were cars from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and California. Gill from "Opel GT Source" of California was there with new products and lots of good information.
Thanks John for organizing the Northwests largest gathering of Opels.
I was there clicking away with my camera ... Check out the photos

2008 Opel Car Show

[MawandPawOpel]

Absolutely wonderful Photo's Steve!!! You did a really great job. Opels and Jets.

A BIG THANK YOU!
MAWANDPAWOPEL
OPEL JOHNB
PAUL KAMAN
CRUZ

[svrima]

Lots of nice cars !!...does anyone know how many cars were there?

[Paul]

Who's got the project GT for sale?

[OpelJim]

Originally Posted by Paul Who's got the project GT for sale?

I was not there this year but it appears that someone from So Cal showed up
this year with all that stuff

Someone tell me if I am barking up the wrong tree

[MawandPawOpel]

Hi Steve, yes we had 34 cars, Mostly Opel GT's. There were around 42 people that registered. There was probably double that number in Opel Fan's.
:::
MawandPawOpel

[MawandPawOpel]

Originally Posted by OpelJim I was not there this year but it appears that someone from So Cal showed up this year with all that stuff Someone tell me if I am barking up the wrong tree

Hey Jim, yes you are barking up the wrong tree. Once I get the paper work
of names I will get back to you all.
MARY

[Wolfman3002]

Oh, how I wish I could have been there! But, I'm determined to drive my '73 GT up there from Oregon the first time I go, and this will have to wait for the suspension bushings to be replaced (in process). Maybe next year .
Those were some great pictures, Steve. BTW, who's Manta was that w/ the nice centerline racing style rims (brushed aluminum, riveted). I've wanted those or some slotted aluminum wheels since I bought my car. Those wheels are nice! I'd like to know where they're from, and if they're still available.
Randy

[Crusher]

I wish I could help./...I'm HORRIBLE at remembering names, But I'm sure Ma and Pa would know.

Steve

[Dale .D]

Originally Posted by Crusher This year was a great turn out at the Tacoma Washington "Gathering of Opels" Lots of familiar faces and a couple new. There were cars from Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and California. Gill from "Opel GT Source" of California was there with new products and lots of good information. Thanks John for organizing the Northwests largest gathering of Opels. I was there clicking away with my camera ... Check out the photos 2008 Opel Car Show

Eh Great pictures. Got my motor in there,Cool! Had a great time. Dinner was a great way to socialize afterwards.Did every one get back home ok with no breakdowns.??

[MawandPawOpel]

Hi Dale and Zoe, Yes as far as I know everyone arrived home safe and sound.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the event. It was great wasn't it? And have you told everyone about the awards that you won?? HEH??

[Dale .D]

Yes I'm working on that.! Had to tell the kids & son in laws as they helped. Take care.Dale & Zoe

[West Coast GT]

1st - Thank you to the organizers that made this event happen. It was great and I hope to return next year, perhaps with my wife.

2nd - There's something about wives of guys that drive old Opels. I fell in love with everyone of them (wives, not the old guys) that attended this year.

3rd - I'm blown away with the level of work & customizing that I saw. Excellent work.

4th - Final Trip Stats:

Total Miles - 1,696
Fuel Consumed - 59.4 gallons
Ave Price Per Gallon - $4.43
Total Fuel Cost - $262.80
Miles Per Gallon - 28.6
Per Mile Fuel Cost - $0.15

5th - Break Downs - Two:

a. Alternator Upper Bracket - lost the nut & 2 isolator washers. Although the long bolt dropped out, it hung onto the block's oil pan flange and we recovered it. I'm guessing it stuck to the grease.

b. Electronic Ignition - One connection was bad due to vibration, a poor choice of wire routing, and jostling while fixing the alternator problem (above).

GT Roy rode up with me and I'm glad he was along as he provided valuable assistance in fixing the breakdowns. He also provided navigation and only once or twice forgot his duties. But he's an easy person to travel with and adds to the trip's enjoyment. He's a good guy.

Our return trip was more enjoyable than the trip north. We left Interstate 5 at Grant's Pass, Oregon, and cut southwest on highway 199. This is a very scenic sports car route. We camped in Del Norte Redwoods, and continued south on highway 101 through mist & fog enshrouded forest and mountains. Rather than face the perpetual Santa Rosa stop-and-go traffic and the Bay Area commute we took highway 128 through the Alexander and Napa valleys. Most scenic, and again, good sports car roads.

[Dale .D]

Loveing that California wine too. Thanks again

[MawandPawOpel]

Hey, Wine California Wine......We didn't get any!!!! Who was passing out the Wine.......?
MAWANDPAWOPEL

[West Coast GT]

Originally Posted by MawandPawOpel Hey, Wine California Wine......We didn't get any!!!! Who was passing out the Wine.......? MAWANDPAWOPEL

I'm afraid I might have been the guilty party. I brought some California dessert wine to share. PM me your mailing address and I'll ship some to you. What's your preferred vine?

[sawdust]

Originally Posted by GoinManta Have you guys followed the National Meet thread..? There is a lot of interest by the Opel community to have the 2009 Tacoma Meet be the National Meet. The issue is if anyone there is willing to help put it on. I can help with throphys and such, but help there organizing the Friday get togethers, Saturday dinner, and hotel, etc.. being I am in Virginia I cant help a lot with. Charles

Starting with Post#6 the idea of the nationals in Tacoma was thrown into the ring. I believe that MawandPaw wanted to wait for their 2008 tacoma show to be over before they dove in to the 2009 show. I would again give them the chance to run with it.