Who is Ready?

[SVORob]

Is any one ready for the reunion?
I look forward the the Reunion every Year and want to improve my showing. Life tends to get in the way. I have three years of worth of projects purchased and sitting in various storage areas around the house. Heck I still haven't picked up the red car from SVOEric's house that broke a dissy gear during the last reunion. Sorry Eric!
My to do list is too massive to list but I will be there rain or shine.

So list what you hope to get done before the reunion it is just 5 short months away

[Dave S]

Where to start (actually, it isn't too bad).

First and foremost!--Get the honey-do list completed

1D show/autocross car - Repair headliner [complete]. Repair A/C
1C daily driver - Get the A/C working [complete]
2R autocross car - Keep it running! New struts maybe? Rebuild diffy [Finished]. Touch up body work [Finished]
'84 son's daily driver - not actually mine...but replace transmission [Finished], new LCA (right), new shocks and struts, Front wheel bearings. Remove and have engine rebuilt.
2A CP project - Begin disassembly and take "inventory" of what I need.

Finish putting together Door Rebuild Kits for sale; I got all the stuff, just need to get it together...Yeah I know, reunion delivery would be nice.

And lastly, work like *%#$ to keep Tim chasing me on the autocross course! Dang, that guy is getting good!

Dave

<-----that is me chasing SVORob in the avatar

[roberto2000]

Dave your list sounds achievable
Rob are you going ahead with the engine swap on the blue beast?
I have finished the Rear gear swap on my car and am going to be tearing into the engine
this week and next to swap out a few things, hopefully it will be for the better.
I want to be driving the car for all of July and onward till the reunion.

[Bruce]

Pretty small list this year, fix windows with the parts I got last fall. Put on new shift handle I just got. Run the old gas out from last year. Fix Bullit center cap I ground through. Thats about it! Yea I'm ready for the reunion!

[svobud]

Change oil, put gas in it, check tire pressures.


:D

[Alex L]

* sub frame connectors.
* find some tires that'll hook better outta the hole. is there a test/tune drag strip event close this year?
* rebuild the 8.8. if the gears are not salvageable, toss in a set of 4.10s, maybe 4.56s. the 1.9 cam makes it really really happy to twist in the upper revs.
* clean up and reinforce the IC piping.
* fix the strut rub in the front.
* make it down south to hang with the KY peeps before the reunion. anyone need a hand spinning wrenches?
* yank the t5 and check the clutch for wear. i don't trust spec clutch plates anymore. :/


anyone wanna do a LA3/MAF swap this year and make a tech session of it?

[Erics SVO]

I'll be starting to save $ to come right after Carlilse. I don't really think my car will be up for a trip this year. Otto and I have been talking about runnning down together this year. Providing I don't have any kind of scheduling conflicts with a new job/school or both. That stuff still has to be determined by workers comp. See the spine doc in July for my 6 month post-op and I guess thats when the ball will start rolling on my school/work/disability rating etc...

[Gator]

1) Buy some 12 year.
2) Pick a car to take.
3) Go to reunion.

[Ken Potter]

1) Turn on computer
2) Sit on ***
3) Read about eveybody else's adventures
4) Beg for pics

:(

[roberto2000]

don't forget to put tires in the spiffy tire bags
I think there is a bottle of 12 year behind the seat from last year....could be empty though

[Gator]

don't forget to put tires in the spiffy tire bags


The're already in em'...sice last Oct. They should be ready for a dustin' off again come Oct.

[SVOJames]

After last year, when work kept me out of Dyno & AC, I made sure I would have this next Reunion completely off.

Grey car is GTG as is. If I can get the front struts on the the 9L replaced with Koni's before then, I might bring it and see what a near stock 2 owner car can do, with an 8.8 rear, non-working AC, and a sunroof.

I enjoy the Reunions, and Bud is "nicer" at the Reunions than he is on the boards.

James

[chalkys_explorer]

- try not to blow headgasket at Roundup track day
- fit panhard bar
- get autocross tires re-fitted to spare tri-bars
- remove back seat for autocross tires
- pack copious spares
- choose co-driver
- haul my *** across country
- thrash the guts out of the Wonderbeater on the Autocross track
- drink lots of Crown Royal:):):)

[chalkys_explorer]

alternatively.....fly-in and convince someone to let me thrash......conservatively drive their car on the autocross track:):):)

[Pat_in_L.A.]

You guys keep playing with the 12 year.

I'll stick with the 18 year. Fewer headaches.

[thomp22]

Keep it running! Change oil. Keep chasing DaveS. car around the cones. Getting closer, but the driver still needs lots of work. Having a good time trying though...

[Gator]

You guys keep playing with the 12 year.

I'll stick with the 18 year. Fewer headaches.

Im not 100% sure what you meant by this....but im laughin' either way

[roberto2000]

That is why Pat is the wise one:nono:

[svobud]

I enjoy the Reunions, and Bud is "nicer" at the Reunions than he is on the boards.

James

I use my delicate online personality to weed out all non hackers from my beloved corp. :cheers:

[ledfoot]

1.Post bail
2.Get Lawyer
3.Find scapegoat
4.Have Mistrial
5.Buy bus ticket
6.Revenge

[Raven855]

alternatively.....fly-in and convince someone to let me thrash......conservatively drive their car on the autocross track:):):)

Are you coming by my house on your way to the reunion? Since I missed Knotts and the Reunion planning session I do not know who is or if there is a "return to the Lake" reunion tour or not. Better make your reservations soon!

[chalkys_explorer]

Tony, I think planning has been postponed till Bellevue. Either way, reserve me a bed and a car.....just in case:):):

[Raven855]

Tony, I think planning has been postponed till Bellevue.

Bellevue???????

[Meotchh]

Bellevue???????

July 15-18. Track session, pony trails cruise, dinner cruise, Nationals, & peoples choice. Schedule work at a casino for the week after so you can come on out.
July 9-14 party starts at my house.

Reunion...:eek2: Not looking promising for me this year.

[Otto Man]

The SVO is clean and runs like a top. Under hood looks like day 2 in my garage back in August 1985.
You folks should get a kick out of it.
Once again ..... Thanks to Mike Flemming for his help and spray painting perfection.:ears
And thanks to Maryland Eric for the chip in my passengers front fender top paint. I gotta get some 9L from the dealer tomorrow.:tomato: Seriously..Eric knows his way around my SVO better than I do. It did not need a lot of fixes, but he sure helped a lot on the ones I needed done. My flash light aiming skills are getting better...I promise.

(Why couldn't we have had the reunion this weekend? I was there....you guys weren't.:clown-n: )

[Erics SVO]

And thanks to Maryland Eric for the chip in my passengers front fender top paint. I gotta get some 9L from the dealer tomorrow.:tomato: Seriously..Eric knows his way around my SVO better than I do. It did not need a lot of fixes, but he sure helped a lot on the ones I needed done. My flash light aiming skills are getting better...I promise.


Smart azz!:jester: I'll get a fender cover @ Carlisle! :D

[Otto Man]

See ya all tomorrow
Eric ...front and center 9:00 AM
This should be a great weekend.

[SVOJames]

Reunion...:eek2: Not looking promising for me this year.

Will Lisa still make it?

[rschonegg]

Change oil, put gas in it, check tire pressures.


:D


DITTO except that i need to get back from Afghanistan first.... that should happen the first week of September.....

[indiana dave]

My Gotta do list:
Get fuel tank install finished
Either reinstall V-Belt stuff, or find correct serpentine system.

My "would like to do list:
Dust off car
Fill with gas
Maybe get A/C hooked up and working
Install new rear bumper cover
Paint and install rocker trim
Paint rub strips on bumpers and rear fenders
polish wheels

[1fastII]

Make sure it's drivable.

[Meotchh]

Will Lisa still make it?

Nope, she will not have time either.

[Pat_in_L.A.]

I just need to get picked up at the airport. I just haven't figgered out which airport yet!

[Raven855]

I just need to get picked up at the airport. I just haven't figgered out which airport yet!

Let me know...........

[Pat_in_L.A.]

Let me know...........

I'm getting more and more practice at flying in and replacing floorboards!

(BTW, they're available online now at Forced4.com !) <- (shameless plug)

[SVOJames]

DFW is much nicer than any airport OK has, and floorboard replacement is not required. )

[SVORob]

I just need to get picked up at the airport. I just haven't figgered out which airport yet!

Small airport here and a core support and less highway driving

[SVOeric]

I am so far from ready.
Silver car is spewing power steering fluid from a 2 year old rack & pinion
Black car is smoking, gotta pull the turbo, and send to charlie, and still needs trim painted and installed.
and I'm still waiting on the contract from the hotel...

UGGGHHH

[Bruce]

So when you get the contract we get the Dates? Want to apply for vacation soon!!! Comon Hotel!

[SVOeric]

dates are already posted,
http://www.svoca.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24118&page=2

[Unclesams_SVO]

Hopefully swap out the rear axle with a IRS, if not then just put the car on a trailer and head on down there.

[Alex L]

oo, forgot about this thread..

amending mine:
fix/repair/replace clutch and drivetrain from the crank back... im sick of dealing with a stage 3.5, a rev happy cam, and a rear end that goes *clunk*
ditch the MAF, switching to speed density on the LA3.
get a parts list together for sale at the reunion... ive got piles of junk^H^H^H^Hgood stuff that needs to find a new home.

[Henson]

I still have to figure out a way to get both cars from Ohio to Richmond. Not Cool I know.... Does anyone have an extra spot on thier car trailer? Or an extra truck to get one with with my trailer? I'll meet you at Richmond for transfer. I know it's a long shot.

Is there a place I can store the car for next year in Richmond? Who has room?

It would be great is someone just bought the Blue car. Ya'lls missing out on this great deal!

My email has changed... You guys need to PM me if you want to get a hold of me. Same cell phone number though.

Thoughts?

[Alex L]

Or an extra truck to get one with with my trailer?

how far are ya from the 'natti? do you just need a driver for it, or does it _need_ to be trailered?

[Henson]

I'm told the blue car is running just fine. My buddy is kinda storing it for me. He has been running it around town in such. The white car can be running and on the road in two hours of wrench time. NP. That being said I'm wanting to tow no mater what. I have been a roadside wrencher before. I'm older and smarter now.

I drove up from FL this last Friday to pick up a trailer load of tools. I left the cars for another trip. I'm on my way back now. In Georgia for the night. 32 hours on I-75! And it's Labor Day weekend! :@