Tacoma, Wa. Gathering of Opels, 2008 - Page 4

sbarc · 07-20-2008

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 · 07-20-2008

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 · 07-20-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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

Paul · 07-21-2008

Who's got the project GT for sale?

OpelJim · 07-21-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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

Steve

Dale .D · 07-21-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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 · 07-21-2008

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

West Coast GT · 07-22-2008

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 · 07-23-2008

Loveing that California wine too. Thanks again

MawandPawOpel · 07-23-2008

Hey, Wine California Wine......We didn't get any

!!!! Who was passing out the Wine.......?
MAWANDPAWOPEL

West Coast GT · 07-23-2008

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 · 07-31-2008

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.

MawandPawOpel · 01-05-2009

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

Hello Charles..I found this in a past post. Are you still interested in helping with the trophies? How about getting back to us. Thanks
MAWANDPAWOPEL

07-20-2008	#76 (permalink)
sbarc 5 Car garage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Western Canada Posts: 42	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. __________________ 1971 Opel GT (a sad little car in need of a total restoration)

07-20-2008	#77 (permalink)
Crusher Opeler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Federal Way, Wa Posts: 115	Tacoma, Wa. Opel Show 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 Last edited by Crusher; 07-20-2008 at 10:36 PM. Reason: Correction

07-20-2008	#78 (permalink)
MawandPawOpel Opeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 245	Great Photo's Absolutely wonderful Photo's Steve!!! You did a really great job. Opels and Jets. A BIG THANK YOU! MAWANDPAWOPEL OPEL JOHNB PAUL KAMAN CRUZ __________________ "IF YOU AIN'T CAV, YOU AIN'T"

07-21-2008	#79 (permalink)
svrima Opeler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1	Opel Show Lots of nice cars !!...does anyone know how many cars were there?

07-21-2008	#80 (permalink)
Paul Member 1000 Post Club Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft Smith, Arkansas Posts: 1,481	Who's got the project GT for sale? __________________ Paul

07-21-2008	#82 (permalink)
MawandPawOpel Opeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 245	Number of Cars at Tacoma 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 __________________ "IF YOU AIN'T CAV, YOU AIN'T"

07-21-2008	#84 (permalink)
Wolfman3002 Opel Obsessed Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 170	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 __________________ Wolfman (aka: Randy) 1969 Opel GT (in the 70s) 1973 Opel GT (in the 80s) 1973 Opel GT (now) 1973 Opel GT (parts car)

07-21-2008	#85 (permalink)
Crusher Opeler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Federal Way, Wa Posts: 115	Manta Rims I wish I could help./...I'm HORRIBLE at remembering names, But I'm sure Ma and Pa would know. Steve

07-21-2008	#87 (permalink)
MawandPawOpel Opeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 245	Tacoma's Gathering of Opels 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?? __________________ "IF YOU AIN'T CAV, YOU AIN'T"

07-21-2008	#88 (permalink)
Dale .D Opeler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC canada Posts: 353	Yes I'm working on that.! Had to tell the kids & son in laws as they helped. Take care.Dale & Zoe

07-22-2008	#89 (permalink)
West Coast GT Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 931	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.

07-23-2008	#90 (permalink)
Dale .D Opeler Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: BC canada Posts: 353	Loveing that California wine too. Thanks again

07-23-2008	#91 (permalink)
MawandPawOpel Opeler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 245	Wine california wine??? Hey, Wine California Wine......We didn't get any!!!! Who was passing out the Wine.......? MAWANDPAWOPEL __________________ "IF YOU AIN'T CAV, YOU AIN'T"

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