T.O.O. Spring Shakedown Shindig

opelgtguy · 03-05-2009

Hello everyone:
Enjoying winter ?

How about setting up a meet prior to Carlisle ? Something just a little closer to home to allow for a more gentle wake-up for the cars.
Let's start planning something - taking suggestions for a date, etc.
Jim (timemachine) has offered to host; he's in Swarthmore, PA.

Rick

timemachine · 03-05-2009

Okay, Rick has decided to hold his new annual party at my house and you're all welcome, just RSVP with Rick first.

But seriously, I've wanted to have something at my place for a while, so everybody's welcome to see my cool new garage though it's not really set up yet and mostly holds three Opels and hand tools with a parts GT parked outside we can sawzall for fun. (Feel free to bring lift, compressor, welder, milling machine etc.

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My place is conveniently located right near the intersection of I-95 and the Blue Route, just a little south of Philly Intl. Airport. That means our friends from the MD/DC area will see a pretty easy trip since Delaware is all of 20 minutes and I'm not far past that. I can put some folks up overnight if need be. Are you hearing me Mitch Manta? Todd, you're already nearby.

So, let's pick an April weekend and I'll start sweeping up.

Jim

jerseydave · 03-05-2009

I have nothing going on in April at this time, so as soon as some dates start popping up I'll put it on my calendar. Only thing on got going on is prepping the Manta for a paint job and then put it back together for Carlisle.

MantAscona · 03-06-2009

I'm in for any weekend in April. I just have to make some of my cars run by then.

Duane

opelgtguy · 03-06-2009

Originally Posted by MantAscona

I just have to make some of my cars run by then.

Duane

Hey ..... from your house it's downhill at least part of the way to Jim's

74Opel1900 · 03-06-2009

Originally Posted by jerseydave

I have nothing going on in April at this time, so as soon as some dates start popping up I'll put it on my calendar. Only thing on got going on is prepping the Manta for a paint job and then put it back together for Carlisle.

Which Manta are you painting?

I'll go to a meet in April, just throw a date out there. I've got nothing on my calendar currently.

jerseydave · 03-06-2009

Originally Posted by 74Opel1900

Which Manta are you painting?

The red 74 which won't be red in the end!!! The little bumper/rallye project.

timemachine · 03-08-2009

How does the weekend around Saturday, April 18 sound? I can accommodate a few folks who might want to arrive the night before or stay over Saturday if necessary.

Jim

74Opel1900 · 03-08-2009

Originally Posted by timemachine

How does the weekend around Saturday, April 18 sound? I can accommodate a few folks who might want to arrive the night before or stay over Saturday if necessary.

Jim

So the actual meet will be Saturday, April 18th? Works for me.

jlthunder · 03-09-2009

Originally Posted by timemachine

How does the weekend around Saturday, April 18 sound? I can accommodate a few folks who might want to arrive the night before or stay over Saturday if necessary.

Jim

I'm in emergency vehicle training that weekend. Sat and Sun until 4:30 pm. I won't be able to stop by until later that night. I don't think the fire company wants me to show up in the Fire-Police Van, complete with Siren and red lights

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MantAscona · 03-09-2009

The 18th works for me. What can we bring?

Duane

74Opel1900 · 03-09-2009

Originally Posted by MantAscona

The 18th works for me. What can we bring?

Duane

You can bring ITB Ascona and a Sham Wow because we'll be drooling all over it

opelgtguy · 03-16-2009

Bump !

timemachine · 03-17-2009

Looks like the 18th is the best day overall, hope Jeff can find a way to come down anyway.

Mitch Manta dropped a note today to say he's coming. Anybody have Todd Kirby's info? I lost my contacts in a HD meltdown recently, so I am a little blind. PA, NJ, MD, VA etc. Opelers and wannabees are all welcome, car or not.

Need an Opel GT? I am conveniently located near the intersection of I-95 and the Blue Route (I-476) just 10 minutes north of delaware, 10 minutes to the Walt Whitman, 5 minutes to the Commodore Barry.

Jim

neuropel · 03-17-2009

Hi Jim, I'll PM you my details. Unfortunately I'm not likely to make the event on the 18th as I still have the commute from hell - haven't 100% ruled it out yet but with work and home being 5hrs apart my weekends are pretty full, especially with Spring coming.

I STILL have the bumper rubber Gregg sent for you in my car! We need to meet up some evening during the week!

Todd

opelgtguy · 03-17-2009

Originally Posted by neuropel

Hi Jim, I'll PM you my details. Unfortunately I'm not likely to make the event on the 18th as I still have the commute from hell - haven't 100% ruled it out yet but with work and home being 5hrs apart my weekends are pretty full, especially with Spring coming.

I STILL have the bumper rubber Gregg sent for you in my car! We need to meet up some evening during the week!

Todd

Let me know if you guys are getting together for a beverage, etc., for the parts exchange - it'll give me something to do.

Rick

neuropel · 03-17-2009

Absolutely Rick!

There are some good places around where I work, and I'm sure Jim's situation is similar. For that matter, the hotel where I stay has free beer on tap (Yuengling or Coors Lite) every Tues-Thurs from 5:30-7:30.

Todd

jerseydave · 03-17-2009

Free Beer!

Now to figure out where you are staying.

74Opel1900 · 03-17-2009

Originally Posted by jerseydave

Free Beer!

Now to figure out where you are staying.

Dave, I can swing by and pick you up in my Ascona if you want to ride together.

jerseydave · 03-18-2009

Oh yeah I'm in for the 18th aat Jim's. I am 100% sure the Manta will not be ready by then.

74Opel1900 · 03-18-2009

Would anyone going to this meet be able to help me while I'm there?

I would like to get Otto Start and these jets installed:

Primary (32): Main 135; Air 150
Secondary (36): Main 150; Air 165

I have a Pertronix electronic ignition and a stock engine with a Weber 32/36 DGEV carb out of the box installed. I know this has been discussed to no end but after reading all the jetting threads this is what I think I need. I haven't ordered anything yet so please let me know. Thanks.

74Opel1900 · 03-19-2009

Ran into a bit of bad luck today. Does anyone have a passenger's side seat belt they are willing to part with and bring to the meet? Of course I would be willing to pay for it. I don't need the part the seat belt clips into.

Edit: I found what I needed. No need for anyone to bring one.

74Opel1900 · 04-04-2009

This is two weeks away so I wanted to bump the thread. I need directions so please PM me the details, thanks.

opelgtguy · 04-05-2009

Is anyone who will be going to Jim's interested in meeting at my house or some other location to travel convoy-style ?

Rick
Hatboro, PA
near Willow Grove turnpike interchange

MantAscona · 04-05-2009

We'll meet at your place Rick. Let me know what time to be there.

Duane

03-05-2009	#1 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	T.O.O. Spring Shakedown Shindig Hello everyone: Enjoying winter ? How about setting up a meet prior to Carlisle ? Something just a little closer to home to allow for a more gentle wake-up for the cars. Let's start planning something - taking suggestions for a date, etc. Jim (timemachine) has offered to host; he's in Swarthmore, PA. Rick

03-05-2009	#2 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	Okay, Rick has decided to hold his new annual party at my house and you're all welcome, just RSVP with Rick first. But seriously, I've wanted to have something at my place for a while, so everybody's welcome to see my cool new garage though it's not really set up yet and mostly holds three Opels and hand tools with a parts GT parked outside we can sawzall for fun. (Feel free to bring lift, compressor, welder, milling machine etc. ) My place is conveniently located right near the intersection of I-95 and the Blue Route, just a little south of Philly Intl. Airport. That means our friends from the MD/DC area will see a pretty easy trip since Delaware is all of 20 minutes and I'm not far past that. I can put some folks up overnight if need be. Are you hearing me Mitch Manta? Todd, you're already nearby. So, let's pick an April weekend and I'll start sweeping up. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

03-05-2009	#3 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	I have nothing going on in April at this time, so as soon as some dates start popping up I'll put it on my calendar. Only thing on got going on is prepping the Manta for a paint job and then put it back together for Carlisle. __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

03-06-2009	#4 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	I'm in for any weekend in April. I just have to make some of my cars run by then. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

03-08-2009	#8 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	How does the weekend around Saturday, April 18 sound? I can accommodate a few folks who might want to arrive the night before or stay over Saturday if necessary. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

03-09-2009	#11 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	The 18th works for me. What can we bring? Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

03-16-2009	#13 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	Bump !

03-17-2009	#14 (permalink)
timemachine Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swarthmore, PA Posts: 871 Real Name: Jim	Looks like the 18th is the best day overall, hope Jeff can find a way to come down anyway. Mitch Manta dropped a note today to say he's coming. Anybody have Todd Kirby's info? I lost my contacts in a HD meltdown recently, so I am a little blind. PA, NJ, MD, VA etc. Opelers and wannabees are all welcome, car or not. Need an Opel GT? I am conveniently located near the intersection of I-95 and the Blue Route (I-476) just 10 minutes north of delaware, 10 minutes to the Walt Whitman, 5 minutes to the Commodore Barry. Jim __________________ '74 Manta ("Sig") '75 Sportwagon (project) '72 GT (whenever I get to it) Sold or wrecked: '72 Manta Rallye '73 Manta '74 Luxus

03-17-2009	#15 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Hi Jim, I'll PM you my details. Unfortunately I'm not likely to make the event on the 18th as I still have the commute from hell - haven't 100% ruled it out yet but with work and home being 5hrs apart my weekends are pretty full, especially with Spring coming. I STILL have the bumper rubber Gregg sent for you in my car! We need to meet up some evening during the week! Todd __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

03-17-2009	#17 (permalink)
neuropel Rice Cooker Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spring Church, PA Posts: 1,787	Absolutely Rick! There are some good places around where I work, and I'm sure Jim's situation is similar. For that matter, the hotel where I stay has free beer on tap (Yuengling or Coors Lite) every Tues-Thurs from 5:30-7:30. Todd __________________ "In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." -Abraham Lincoln ________________ 1972 GT 2.4L 1974 Manta GT/E 2.2L 1973 Manta Rallye 2.5L

03-17-2009	#18 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Free Beer! Now to figure out where you are staying. __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

03-18-2009	#20 (permalink)
jerseydave Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 693	Oh yeah I'm in for the 18th aat Jim's. I am 100% sure the Manta will not be ready by then. __________________ Dave 73 Opel GT-work in progress 74 Manta 75 Manta Previous 72 Manta Rallye-owned 1974-1979

03-18-2009	#21 (permalink)
74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian	Would anyone going to this meet be able to help me while I'm there? I would like to get Otto Start and these jets installed: Primary (32): Main 135; Air 150 Secondary (36): Main 150; Air 165 I have a Pertronix electronic ignition and a stock engine with a Weber 32/36 DGEV carb out of the box installed. I know this has been discussed to no end but after reading all the jetting threads this is what I think I need. I haven't ordered anything yet so please let me know. Thanks. Last edited by 74Opel1900; 03-18-2009 at 11:47 AM.

03-19-2009	#22 (permalink)
74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian	Ran into a bit of bad luck today. Does anyone have a passenger's side seat belt they are willing to part with and bring to the meet? Of course I would be willing to pay for it. I don't need the part the seat belt clips into. Edit: I found what I needed. No need for anyone to bring one. Last edited by 74Opel1900; 03-20-2009 at 09:57 AM.

04-04-2009	#23 (permalink)
74Opel1900 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 325 Real Name: Brian	This is two weeks away so I wanted to bump the thread. I need directions so please PM me the details, thanks.

04-05-2009	#24 (permalink)
opelgtguy Opel-ing since '74 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hatboro, PA Posts: 810 Real Name: Rick	North-South Caravan, anyone ? Is anyone who will be going to Jim's interested in meeting at my house or some other location to travel convoy-style ? Rick Hatboro, PA near Willow Grove turnpike interchange

04-05-2009	#25 (permalink)
MantAscona Kick a little asphalt Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,090	We'll meet at your place Rick. Let me know what time to be there. Duane __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten"

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