Tacoma, Wa. 2009 Opel Nationals

[MawandPawOpel]

Hi Check out page 2, 3 days ago. Let me know if there is a problem.

[First opel 1981]

You mean this?

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/attachm...-nationals.pdf

Just bringing it to the front....


BTW, how stupid will I look rolling up in a GT with primer spots and trashed interior, AKA before restoration?
(At least I will have a nice dash)

[MawandPawOpel]

Just to let you know, we welcome any and ALL Opels!!! There will be awesome Opels and some who may need a Little Work..So don't tough it. We hope you will join us for a Fun Weekend ,Even if your opel doesn't make the trip!! We have been known to Tow!!!
MawandpawOpel!!!

[MawandPawOpel]

[QUOTE=First opel 1981;192598]You mean this?

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/attachm...-nationals.pdf

Just bringing it to the front....

This is the main advertisment for the 2009 Opel Nationals!! Check us out!!

[First opel 1981]

Oh, I plan on being there in a GT, one way or another.
Either the Opel GT that is in the beginning stages of low budget restoration, or the Mustang GT that is much less embarassing to be seen in.

Probably won't be staying the night there because I live close enough to drive there and back each day.

[MawandPawOpel]

[QUOTE=First opel 1981;192598]You mean this?

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/attachm...-nationals.pdf

Just bringing it to the front....

[MawandPawOpel]

[quote=MawandPawOpel;192605]

You mean this?

http://www.opelgt.com/forums/attachm...-nationals.pdf

Just bringing it to the front....

This is the main advertisment for the 2009 Opel Nationals!! Check us out!!

Our Flyers are ready to be mailed...Do we have your address? Click on the link above for the announcement and web sites for our event. You can phone John at 253-581-5372 if you need more information!! Keep checking us reguarly for up dates!! We are looking forward to all joining us for a great time of Opels!!

[First opel 1981]

Our Flyers are ready to be mailed...Do we have your address? Click on the link above for the announcement and web sites for our event. You can phone John at 253-581-5372 if you need more information!! Keep checking us reguarly for up dates!! We are looking forward to all joining us for a great time of Opels!!

2009 Opel Nationals Event Schedule

[MawandPawOpel]

Lodging....La Quinta Inns & Suites,,11751 Pacific Hwy. S.W. Lakewood, Wa. 98499. RESERVATIONS: LQ.Com Info@ lq Suites.com Ask for Agatha......

Ecno Lodge 8702 S. Hosmer St. 98444 RESERVATIONS: 1-800-55-Econo or 253-535-3100. Ask for Stephen.....

The Museum of FLIGHT Phone#206-764-5720 INFO...Home | The Museum of Flight Exit 158 off 1-5 on Boeing Field, Seattle Wa......

Mount Rainier....Mount Rainier, lodging, skiing, climbing, hiking, near Ashford and Elbe, Washington.....

Contact numbers: Opel JohnB..253-581-5372 (other's will be added closer to dates)

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[GoinManta]

I am planning on being there.. still ]making arrangements.

Would love to drive my Kadett there.. but since that would be two weeks of driving and gas.. I think it maybe better to take the $300 flight

Either way I will be there.

That said... looking at the prices. Driving my 06 GTO there would be fun..

[West Coast GT]

Had lunch with GTRoy today to discuss the trip to Tacoma.

Interstate 5 - Benicia Bridge to Spanaway; 750 miles with 12 1/2 hrs drive time. Maximum Elevation is 4460 ft.

Coast Route - Benicia Bridge to Spanaway; 820 miles with 15.5 drive time. Maximum elevation is 2400 ft.
Roy - If you still plan on retracing our coast route from last year - take 101 north to Crescent City, then take the Redwoods Hwy (199) northeast to Grants Pass and 5 north into Washington.

Here are the elevation profiles of the two routes.

[MawandPawOpel]

O.K. Folks, Here we go. The events schelude ( places, dates, and info.). This year's Opel Nationals will kick off Friday, July 17, 10:00 A.M. with Breakfast, "Carr's Resturant" (11006 Bridgeport Way S.W. Lakewood, Wa. Exit #125 off of Interstate 5). Following Breakfast, We will Gather our Opel Folks and Opels for a fun Car Cruise to the Beautiful Mount Rainier National Park!! The Cost to enter the National Park will be $10.00. This will be a great experience to Cruise one of America's Land Marks and see snow in July. (Lot's of it). A perfect place for Picture taking with your Opel!!!

SATURDAY July 18, The actual 2009 Opel Nationals Will begin at 11:00 A.M. At "Kelley's Kafe" (16302 Pacific Ave. Spanaway, Wa.) WE Hope to see you all there, with or without an Opel. You are Welcome to join the fun of Opels, Opels, Opels, Opels! To end the Perfect Day of the 2009 Opel Nationals, we are planning a Dinner to relax and enjoy the water front of "Ruston Way" located on Puget Sound. Will be announced at a later date.

Sunday July 19, For those of you who just can't leave us just yet, 10:00 A.M. "meet in the parking lot " of the "Great Wall of China" 8217 S. Hosmer St. Tacoma, Wa. Exit #129 of Interstate 5. ( Don't go in Restaurant) WE will cruise up I-5 (north bound to Fife, Wa.) Approximately 11:00 A.M. "Brunch" at the Emerald Queen Buffet Restaurant. Cost of Brunch $17.95per person. 1:00P.M. Drive up I-5 (north bound) to the Boeing Museum in Seattle, Wa. Exit#158 Cost $13.00 for adults.

Please---Everyone---Check our plans and Schelude.....Get with us if you think there maybe a problem...Call John at 253-0581-5372. We hope to hear from you!!!

[MawandPawOpel]

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Our Flyers are ready to be mailed...Do we have your address? Click on the link above for the announcement and web sites for our event. You can phone John at 253-581-5372 if you need more information!! Keep checking us reguarly for up dates!! We are looking forward to all joining us for a great time of Opels!!

[MawandPawOpel]

Here are the elevation profiles of the two routes.

Had lunch with GTRoy today to discuss the trip to Tacoma...........

Interstate 5 - Benicia Bridge to Spanaway; 750 miles with 12 1/2 hrs drive time. Maximum Elevation is 4460 ft.

Coast Route - Benicia Bridge to Spanaway; 820 miles with 15.5 drive time. Maximum elevation is 2400 ft.
Roy - If you still plan on retracing our coast route from last year - take 101 north to Crescent City, then take the Redwoods Hwy (199) northeast to Grants Pass and 5 north into Washington.

[MawandPawOpel]

Hello Everyone, I am trying to keep our site on the main page for just a bit to give all a glance at the events and Schelude for this years 2009 Opel Nationals. We are lucky enough to have been given this year's event. In so doing we have planned a great time for all who will be attending. Please, go ahead and make your reservations for lodging as soon as possible. There are several events that will be held the same time as ours, therefore rooms are not easy to come by. We have posted the lodging sites, web sites for sight seeing along with times and dates. If you may need any help in planning your trip or events,, please get in touch with us by email or phone Opel JohnB
at 253-581-5372. There will be more phone numbers posted closer to the date of nationals. We are hoping that You all will join us for a great 3 day event. All I can say is that today we went on a motor trip and Both Mount Saint Helens and Mount Rainier were out In clear skyes for all to see. Need I say more?

[West Coast GT]

Oops. Here are the elevation profiles for the two routes from the Bay Area:

• Interstate 5 to Spanaway.
• 101 up the coast to Crescent City, to Grants Pass (it's a great road), 5 to Spanaway.

The coast route offers an easier drive for those with 1.1 engines. Although you'll have more mountain driving, the coast route makes for a nicer drive as it has only 1/2 the elevation and easier grades to pull. Plus, the scenery is unbeatable. But don't plan on making a fast trip.

If you're short on time and have the rear windows that open, Interstate 5 through the Valley sounds like your route. It's fast. But there are three really tough grades;

1. Just south of Dunsmuir
2. Then a long hard pull up from the California/Oregon border towards Ashland.
3. After a short, but moderately steep climb just north of Grants Pass, it's a fairly level shot the last 340 miles to the Nationals.

[opelwasp]

Well I'll be swapping the "Wasp's" 2.4L into the Manta so I don't anticipate any "elevation" problems. That motor eats grades for breakfast, and the Getrag with the 3.67 rear end, fugetaboutit.

[tekenaar]

. . . while I'm still considering going, economics are moving entirely in the wrong direction. For me, it's three long days driving each way, 2900-3000 miles, so it's not looking great at the moment . . . and I don't go to Opel meets without driving an Opel, i.e. no alternatives to the road trip. Just have to wait and see for now . . . sorry.

[Girly_with_style]

ill try and show this year... its sad that i still wont have the opel going n what not but its getting there... any chance some one can keep me up dated on this by email (project_ktn@yahoo.com) i keep losing the forum when i redo my computer... and ill also be 6 months pregnant if i go too...

[MawandPawOpel]

Oops. Here are the elevation profiles for the two routes from the Bay Area:

• Interstate 5 to Spanaway.
• 101 up the coast to Crescent City, to Grants Pass (it's a great road), 5 to Spanaway.

The coast route offers an easier drive for those with 1.1 engines. Although you'll have more mountain driving, the coast route makes for a nicer drive as it has only 1/2 the elevation and easier grades to pull. Plus, the scenery is unbeatable. But don't plan on making a fast trip.

If you're short on time and have the rear windows that open, Interstate 5 through the Valley sounds like your route. It's fast. But there are three really tough grades;

1. Just south of Dunsmuir
2. Then a long hard pull up from the California/Oregon border towards Ashland.
3. After a short, but moderately steep climb just north of Grants Pass, it's a fairly level shot the last 340 miles to the Nationals.

Here is an update for those of you driving North to Washington!!