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Offline Hoosier Daddy

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« on: September 01, 2004, 05:56:27 PM »
Just putting a feeler out there to see how many people would be interested in cruising down in their air-cooleds to next years classic together. I know it's still 10 months away but with some good planning it could be the roadtrip of a lifetime. I'm thinking it would be cool to take a few days to get there and hit every VW Shop we can between here and So-Cal.

Ive already commited to going next year so for me it's just a matter of how I get there.

So anyone else interested?

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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2004, 06:05:58 PM »
What are the dates? maybe I can shoot to debut the notch there!!

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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2004, 06:07:08 PM »
I think it's about a week or so before our show.

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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2004, 06:08:23 PM »
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What are the dates? maybe I can shoot to debut the notch there!!
 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


j/k Matt (sort of)


I would love to say yes to this but the current financial situation (or lack of one  [_[ ) doesn't let me plan that far in advance.



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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2004, 06:08:55 PM »
hmmm.....I guess I better get busy then.

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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2004, 06:11:22 PM »
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:lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:


j/k Matt (sort of)




 
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« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2004, 06:27:09 PM »
Damn that would be an awsome trip - you planning on driving the bug?

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« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2004, 06:31:16 PM »
I would really like to drive the bug, I guess it all depends on how many people are going....The square would make it.....but taking the bug would be awesome!

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« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2004, 07:03:06 PM »
There has been some chatter of some of the DVKK guys taking their cars down also... Anyone have any connections to look into renting a hauler to transport a few cars down?
 



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« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2004, 07:07:24 PM »
Dare I say it.................






































..............Trailer what?

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« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2004, 07:10:12 PM »
i may be interested in that,had a great time this past year
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« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2004, 07:24:13 PM »
i would go

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« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2004, 07:37:28 PM »
Im pretty sure that about 5 or 6 of us are trailering the cars down next year. I know I said trailer but to drive them would be insane!!!!
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« Reply #13 on: September 01, 2004, 07:42:35 PM »
That's what I'm thinking - Has anyone flat towed (tow-barred) a bug that kinda distance before?

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« Reply #14 on: September 01, 2004, 07:53:49 PM »
That is why you take a few days to get down. Not a race but a nice cruise.  

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« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2004, 08:12:20 PM »
Did you say 2008 cause thats how long it will take to save the money and beg my wife's permmission to blow it on a car show I know the greatest on the Earth you try explaining that to her Ha Ha :lol:  :lol:
Who knows stranger things have happened I guess I better start learning to leave my comfort zone  :(
Either way one year for sure I'm goin to go its up to B.C. lottey :D  :D  

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« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2004, 08:15:48 PM »
I've heard tails of guys towing bugs on tow-bars that far. Main thing is, is be sure it stays out of gear and shouldn't be a problem at all.
I would be up for this but I'm still in school at this time.
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« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2004, 08:46:26 PM »
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Did you say 2008 cause thats how long it will take to save the money and beg my wife's permmission to blow it on a car show I know the greatest on the Earth you try explaining that to her Ha Ha :lol:  :lol:
 
I'm in the same boat Marty!,  :rolleyes: Although I do have a trailer hitch for my EIGHT PASSENGER BUS ;)  :P
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« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2004, 08:52:34 PM »
James, I would probably lean towards a car dolly. Since you have access to all the materials it wouldn't cost you much to build one.  

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« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2004, 09:03:06 PM »
We are in, I am going to take the MOFO/ Trailer, and then I can drive the car whenever I want on each leg of the Journey...
I think the DVKK and the DGLVK should get together andplan this out so we can have stops at local shops etc... Make it a huge event... ;)  ;)
 Gavin I am sure you could hire a transport company to haul a bunch of you down..


 
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« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2004, 09:13:49 PM »
Most transport companies stage cars until they get enough for a full or almost full load to make it worth their while. If you can get enough cars to go you could probably get a decent price....One thing to remember is if you need them by a specific date you may have to pay a higher rate.  

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« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2004, 09:22:22 PM »
Wow, look at the response, we could be making a big showing at this rate!

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« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2004, 11:17:44 PM »
I'd love to do it!  All I have to do is build the car ,  finish a bunch of other crap , save some money , get the time off ,  get permission , save some more money , etc. etc. ....  well it's not totally imposible .     And I'd  be  DRIVING it  all the way ,  ear plugs and all!!!!!  It's the only way !!  
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« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2004, 02:43:56 AM »
Gavin, count me in for a spot on the car hauler!

James, flat towing that distance is nothing.  My uncle used to tow his 68 Bug from Vancouver to Mazatlan Mexico every winter behind his ex-Greyhound bus.  He did it 9 times then sold the car and tow bar to another RV'r.

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« Reply #24 on: September 02, 2004, 06:46:06 AM »
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Gavin, count me in for a spot on the car hauler!
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« Reply #25 on: September 02, 2004, 07:04:31 AM »
Were down for that. We were planning on driving down anyways. The more people the better. Just think of all the memories well be making!! Lets start planning this at the Saturday get together.

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« Reply #26 on: September 02, 2004, 11:52:46 AM »
i would seriously like to go but i'm in for a cruise not an all out 15hr day of driving then another,keep in mind my beetle only cruises at about 70mph (easliy go higher but seems run nice around there)
i can't make breakfast but let me know what some thoughts are from the people there

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« Reply #27 on: September 02, 2004, 12:08:43 PM »
My bus and I might be interested in the idea of a roadtrip. Should be well on its way by then... damn well better ;) Getting windows tinted soon :D Oh, I'd be driving her down too ;D... it'd be a blast :D :D :D



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« Reply #28 on: September 02, 2004, 12:31:09 PM »
70mph!! Hell I can barely hold 55-60! I think Shane was thinking of taking a few days to get there - hit a bunch of VW shops/sights on the way.

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« Reply #29 on: September 02, 2004, 01:21:28 PM »
That is the plan. A nice slow cruise. Because half the fun is just getting there :!:  Hitting a lot of shops along the way and also a lot of back roads.