Fabulous Fords Forever. Knotts 4/21/2013

[Patrick]

The west coast big bash is based around this event. Stay tuned for more info.

http://www.fabulousfordsforever.org/faq.html

[Flat Bob]

I'll be there. After all, that's my birthday!

[Meotchh]

We will be introducing Flat Bob 2.0, 'Bigger, Badder, Flatter' & Coming to a car show near you late Spring 2013.

Flat Bob 3.0 is also in the works, but I think its going to be a Big Flat Flop. Expect to see 3.0 go straight to VHS.

[Patrick]

Shouldn't he really be version 2.3? Come on!

[Meotchh]

Shouldn't he really be version 2.3? Come on!

Only if it's a Volvo 2.3.

[Bob Holmes]

Ouch...

[MikeFleming]

Or a Volvo 2.3L Turbo.

[blueboss]

I'm actually gonna try to make it this year. I'll need lodging info and the number to that SVO rental place in California. I'd fly into WA but that would mean driving down with Mitch and there's not enough broccoli and crab cakes in all of New England to counteract his beer farts.

[Meotchh]

We'll put together the lodging details in late January.

I am planning on heading down for the week rather than just a weekend. I'll have plenty time to build up a reserve of farts to share with all! A week of beer & bacon should hit the spot...

[Patrick]

Mmmmmmmmm... BACON !!!

[MikeFleming]

^
Hotels - SVOCOP Main - will have bacon.

[Patrick]

^^^ as well as plenty enough ham to go around.

[Otto Man]

Rose was asking about this last night. We will be there once again for the best time of our year.

[IXLR8SVO]

Do we have dibb's in place with FFF for our usual spot by the Porta-Poti's?

[Meotchh]

Do we have dibb's in place with FFF for our usual spot by the Porta-Poti's?

HAHA, I'm sure we own that location by now! We need to start charging people to use the shitters this year.

[Patrick]

haha, i'm sure we own that location by now! We need to start charging people to use the shitters this year.
fund raiser !!!

[Meotchh]

fund raiser !!!

Hmm maybe we can charge one fee just to pee & a smaller fee to pee & become a member of SVOCOP...

[Patrick]

Hmm maybe we can charge one fee just to pee & a smaller fee to pee & become a member of SVOCOP...

That or hijack Saleen on his way to the crapper and make him sign autographs for SVOCOP donations this time. Last year we let him by for free.

[8T6 SVO]

At least there's no Chevys there.

[stott]

i think i may come out this year. i was there two years ago, but did not bring my car. i believe i met Pat and Bob there.

how much of a fifth wheel would i be if i brought a car in poor paint condition? it's mostly a nice straight body, only cosmetic damage is a small tear in the front bumper, and of course old, dull paint. at least it's gray paint.

[MikeFleming]

We can slap a paint job on it Saturday at Vince's.

You have a color preference?

[Bob Holmes]

Stott, my "hoser" was a complete rag. I don't even think it had the interior in it back then. I had to stop and buy earplugs an hour into the drive because it was so ridiculously loud. Bring the car.

[Chalky]

Bring it!!!! I took the Wonder Beater before she got here new clothes. Back then she had primer "racing stripes" and a 9W bumper cover which still had "84" in yellow junkyard paint pen in the middle.

I'll be there for sure, not sure which car will make the trip though, and Mitch, you may be delivering some black parts to Flat Bob on your way theough. We'll talk.
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[Patrick]

how much of a fifth wheel would i be if i brought a car in poor paint condition? ...

Oh, so you want to have a "bad paint" competition? Then I know which car to bring. ;)

[stott]

OK i'll bring it! should be good to go by april.

mike, it's a 9W car. my goal is to eventually paint it pepper grey metallic, like the grey eleanor (i love that grey color, not so much the eleanor bodykit)

http://www.carztune.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/shelby-gt500-eleanor-by-wheelsandmore_6.jpg

[Chalky]

That'll look nice, it's a similar colour to the 1B used in 85 which is my face SVO grey.

[vrinner]

Online registration is now open!

https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e6vh6dnj24321345&oseq=&c=&ch=

[vrinner]

STOTT...if you let Bob paint the car, be sure to keep Pat away until the paint dries otherwise you will have thumb prints on every body panel.

[MikeFleming]

mike, it's a 9W car. my goal is to eventually paint it pepper grey metallic, like the grey eleanor (i love that grey color, not so much the eleanor bodykit) I shoulda asked if you wanted all panels the same color? Then we will need ore than one can of the same paint color.


... be sure to keep Pat away until the paint dries otherwise you will have thumb prints on every body panel. I thought Patrick thumb prints were and added-cost option? Think fundraiser.

Or was it payment to NOT have fingerprints? I forget.

[stott]

i'll pay to avoid the thumb prints.

preferably matching body panels!

[Bob Holmes]

Alright you buzzards, I paid my $35 and am signed up. And I don't even have a car to take. So get off your duffs and sign up.

You have to go through Facebook for the early sign-up. So those of you less adept at social media than our mascot Pat may have to wait for a while before it shows up on the FFF website.

[rickibrat2]

I am signed up also with tickets to the park also BUT i will be with the SCOA group as I am bring my Saleen #270 to the show
I will be the one with two others in wheel chairs

[Meotchh]

Sounds like flat Stanley will be returning this year.

[Chalky]

Sounds like flat Stanley will be returning this year.

Just so long as that Flat Bob bloke doesn't show up, he kept groping my wife!!!!!

[MikeFleming]

Just so long as that Flat Bob bloke doesn't show up, he kept groping my wife!!!!! As I recall, he must have done a good job as she kept coming back for more.

Or was that a different car show?

[Patrick]

Or was that a different car show?

More than one car show. Try to keep up!

[vrinner]

We need to get started on setting up activities for this event. Another car excursion, go-karting, BBQ...I'll do the BBQ at my place on Saturday. If we want to do the go-karts then we need to either plan it for another day or first thing when they open up on Saturday. Last year was a bust on the karting becuase to long of a wait.

I have an idea to do a Turnbull canyon run/photo shoot. Turnbull Canyon is a great canyon run not to far from my place in Fullerton. I basically lived and nearly died in that place. Google Earth it, Turnbull Canyon Road, Whittier, CA. We can setup some camera's around some turns and get some great shots. Do this as an early Saturday morning event, then do go-karting then some car fixin' then some food and beer fixin.

[Chalky]

Looks like Sada and I are gonna fly down. Anyone have a car they need driven to the show on Sunday????

[Meotchh]

Looks like Sada and I are gonna fly down. Anyone have a car they need driven to the show on Sunday????

What day are you flying in?

[vrinner]

I am torn between the ease of driving a car there (1E) and trailering the race car. If you can find another car to drive in then I'll take the 1E. If you cant find another car but have a entry and need a car, I can trailer the race car to let you drive my 1E in but I would much rather drive in the 1E.

[Chalky]

Mitch, might be Saturday morning or Friday night, not sure yet.

Vince, drive your 1E mate:):):)

[Patrick]

Although I haven't officially announced it yet, I may have Allan Slocum's 2.3 Turbo Handbook available for delivery on Knotts weekend to those who pre-order. We will also hopefully have the new stainless steel replacement turbo oil supply lines ready to be picked up for those who pre order.

2.3 Turbo guide: $20 delivered to Knotts.

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Stainless Steel Turbo oil line: $36 delivered to Knotts.

[Chalky]

Put me down for a copy Pat!!!

[BrianM]

Any option for delivery of the handbook via USPS for those of us on the other side of the country?

[Bob Holmes]

I'll take a copy of Allan's book, Pat.

[Patrick]

Brian M, for the moment, we haven't figured shippng, but they will be available after Knotts, after we figure mailing costs. The Treasurer will post a total to mail to him or to PayPal to Treasurer@SVOCOP.com.

Bob, Chris, BrianM (to be mailed) and Eyelawdoc are down for booklet delivery at Knotts!

[Meotchh]

Looking for used fan controller relays. If you have any that are not working, bring them to Knott's. If you have working controllers I'll take those too.

[Chalky]

im sure i can find you a few. Tech session????

[Meotchh]

im sure i can find you a few. Tech session????


Really just looking for controllers to add to my supply of spares. I try to grab them from the yards when I find them. I use them to refurbish inop controllers that are not burned up.
We can make a tech session out of it. I've got notes on about 90% of the measurements. Do you have a harness you are willing to sacrafice? I'm working on a test jig & a harness from a car would be helpful. I don't need the entire harness, only the plug with 12" of a pig tail. What are your plans for the one in Blackie?

[Patrick]

Brian M,

Your booklet shipped out on Monday, just a few hours after your payment.

[vrinner]

So do we have an official list of events for the week/weekend yet? Also a who's attending those events? I'm thinking about doing a google doc so we can all plan accordingly.

Here is a link to the google doc

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiIvTgStuH3fdDNGZUo4a2FuSG1wRmtKTDNpbEVxYXc&usp=sharing

[Patrick]

There is no official list.
MIB (the black car owners) prefers that we remain incogneto.
The usual historical get togethers still apply (Tech day, Bob's, Starbucks, Vince's awesome BBQ).
We can try an automotive museum tour somewhere in there if it can be put together.

[SVORob]

Well I'm not going to make it this year. I will do my best to make it out next year. The good news is the wife wants to make the trip so it should be easier next year. Still on the hope to list for Sturgis we will have to see.

[stickman73]

Looks like I will be bringing my 9L Comp Prep via trailer from the Santa Maria area ( central Cali). Coming down Fri. night and staying thru Sun. Hoping to get the car presentable and to meet up with some of you there. I've never been to this event before, are all the SVO's parked together?

[MikeFleming]

I've never been to this event before, are all the SVO's parked together? Yes.

[Chalky]

Make sure you pre-register!!! There is no "on the day" registrations, especially if you're from Canuckistan:):):)

[boardmaster]

HAHA, funny. Sorry, not gonna make it this year but should make it in 2014.

[Patrick]

Well, things got started here in SoCal. I've had a good dozen SVO and Mach-1 visitors dropping in, on their way in to town for the last two days. We got some work done on (in?) the driveway, and Bonnie provided snacks and dinner. More updates to come.