Hershey

Drove out (and back ) to the Hershey swap with Redridge and Chsu today, we had a blast driving! Good time guys, thanks! Never went through so much fuel so fast on the street Hershey seemed a little smaller than usual this year, not quite as many vendors or stuff. I did score nice GT3 Cup splitter for my car...60 bucks! Was planning on getting one anyways. Aerofest! This was Ferds favorite car at the swap Anyone here's car?

Nice trip for sure. However, you seem to be developing a case of 'mod' fever...no more internet for you, and stop hanging around people like Ed, Dell and the rest of that crew. Nice score on the GT3 lip though, is it installed yet Marc?

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I've had the mod fever forever... it's just really bad this year! Got to get the screws to mount from the dealer and than it will be on asap to avoid any abuse!

Hey guys, thanks for the try, its great that the day was fun. I like big get togethers, but 2-3 is really fun and easy to stay as a group. I went out with the family (8) in the SUV and did some runnin about.

the rain held off too

Thanks Marc, for embedding this image in my head. Yeah fun stuff today, havent had that much fun in awhile. great example of why people should just leave factory stuff alone... very different visions of modding thats for sure.

That was a fun drive!! Watching the fuel needle drop was a new experiencing. I liked how there was very little LEOs on our road. I like how hard our cars pull in 5th gear.

anyone know if this was the real deal? it was for sale but did not have a pa registration sticker on the plate.

That 959 was 500% FAKE!

Yup, a nice show, although I agree it did seem smaller than previous years. Sorry I didn't get to meet up with you guys - things are crazy busy right now and I've not been on RL much this week... it didn't help that I was out on a business trip for the latter part of the week. I was on the look out for a new airbox, but sadly didn't find one.... got lots of nice photos though. Here are some of my favorite cars of the show... I also liked the 959. I assumed that it was original considering that it was entered in the concours.

Wayne, We saw you leaving. Did not realize you were going to be there.

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Yeah, I'm always there. I was keeping an eye out for you guys (and your cars), but didn't see you. I'm sorry that you saw my disgustingly dirty car, I did park at the back so the noone would see it. ...it got rained on early in the week and was covered in dirt... with me being on a trip I didn't even get a chance to wash it... I got home at 11pm on Friday night.

was there 2 959's? the red one I saw had a stock mid 80's Carrera interior?

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No, probably not. I didn't notice the interior and to be honest have never seen a 959 interior, so would not know the difference.

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959 Interior has console/shifter like a 964/993

Some nice pics....But seriously what is with these nubbies???

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Ahh, I also didn't think the 959 was street legal over here, is that true?

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You can get them converted by Canepa out in California.

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All you need is Bill Gate's $$$$ and it will be street legal.

Ahh, I see.

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That money does not necessarily buy good taste or common sense.

Marc, gt3 splitter for 60 bucks....your lucky I didnt get a chance to go this year Next year Ill most likely go...looks like a really fun time!!! Do they still have the historic rally the following day? I havent been to the swap meet for a good 6yrs now.

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the interior was def used.

Man I miss going to Hershey...But it's a bit more of a drive for me now than it used to be back in 2002!

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they have an autocross the day after in the same parking lot.

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Crying out for a repaint in Rothmans colours and knobbly tires. I spoke to the seller and he said that he questioned his sanity in building it at all.

Other than the wheels the exterior is well done, even took the drip rails off! nice.

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nice, it was very convincing to a novice.

I'll stop by Brumos Porsche tomorrow and see if they still have their genuine 959 still on the showroom floor on display. It was there this past weekend. I can tell you that an original, unmolested, 959 has the black and white psychedelic checkered fabric found in 928's of the mid-80's. Brumos's car is totally original, and restored, and has that fabric on the seats. If it is not there, it went back into their museum across the street, so it will return again for viewing eventually. They rotate one or two cars from their collection to the showroom every week or so.

Hi guys. I am the owner/builder of the 959 replica. Thanks for the compliments on it. I have the interior to do yet as it is mid 80's carerra as Mark has pointed out. I am just burned out at this point with having almost 1 year in it. Everything was hand fabbed at our shop and I was **** about the details although I never had intentions of fooling anyone. I just wanted to see if I could do it, and how close I could get on a 30,000 budget!

Kevin, it's an amazing job, attention to detail is excellent! Nice to see it belongs to a Rennlister

Thank You Mark. That alone made it worth it!

Nice pics and stories guys! Nice mix of cars, too. Thanks for posting up!

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great job on it. there were a few vultures circling it when i was taking pics.

thanks bro. I actually had 13 offers on it that day, as well as a few trade offers,but none that convinced me to part with her.

I was very disappointed with the turnout, but it was expected. There weren't any good cars for sale to choose from. I pray whatever dope scheduled it for this weekend, doesn't do it again next easter. This was the only pic that i took.

Yes, i wanted to get out to it this year, as it is only 1.5-2 hours away from me. But with a house full of family members from all over the country, leaving was not an option. Hopefully the schedule it a week or two later next year.

sad I missed it this year

The pseudo 959 looks great--from these shots of yours (above). Monetarily, it contrasts greatly with what a friend of mine paid just to have his converted to US-Calif usage ($250,000 for the sticker alone!)

turnout was not at all good this year...weather was miserable on the way down too. all in all, if it wasn't for spending some time with good rennlist friends, I would not go back.

Just got back from Charleston, SC. Took 10 hrs. Would much rather have driven the 996 to Hershey! This makes two years in a row that I've missed Sorry to hear the turnout was light. Hopefully next year!

Yeah Hershey sucked this year... small turnout. Still had a great time with the RL friends though.... and the ride home was fun! didnt take much pics either.... My fav car out there... and Marc... this couldve been in your Cayenne and in your garage.

So bummed I could not make it, father in law has been fighting cancer and wife really wanted to go see him. 5 hour drive to west of Buffalo, NY. That's where I am now. Buy anything cool?

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Nice to meet you yesterday What was with that dork in the 4 runner or whatever on 78 that wanted to play sports car?

lol, Hopefully it wasn't my wife.......she does her fair share of speeding. She left earlier than you guys did, so i hope it wasn't her.

Cool cars and cool event! Love to see these type of gatherings. Thanks for sharing

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haha, no it was some guy with a 4 runner or sequoia. Thing looked like it was gonna flip half the time, but he had to try to keep up. sigh. some people.

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Great meeting you as well.... had a good time! we had to drop off at an exit to get some gas.... thank god he didnt follow (he had CT plates). Everyone was sucking fumes at that point. The suv was scary! We talked about him at the gas station and everyone agreed.... CT SUV drivers are just insane...

I know, scary is the word. I was ready to get home and still had plenty of gas (fill ups aren't fun though) so I decided to bail. Anyway, hope you can make the next drive, your car sounded great btw.

thanks,... looking forward to the next drive.

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Sorry to have missed you this year Mark! We will have to catch up soon. Nice driving Oliver! You will have to bring out the tt next time. Did you ever get a hold of Andreas to help you with your CABs?

Damn! First one I've missed in 5 years... I knew there would be someething I would miss when I left PA.

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Thanks Chao! I actually found a friend with a well stocked shop, so I got the bushing shells out, bead blasted them and will press in the new bushings tomorrow. TT should be ready by Wed and will definitely come out for the next drive. Great to meet you!