Action in the SouthWest !!!

[RojoRocket]

Well Southwest SVXers, we just held a mini-meet at my place in Roseville last Thurs/Fri. In attendance were myself, Ron (NeedForSpeed), David (dbarnblatt) and Paul Dexler, and the aim was to install Koni struts into David's low mileage, Brilliant Red '97. I had the Konis in hand and cut 3 of the 4 strut-bodies donated by Ron, and installed the inserts as well as assembled the 3 assemblies. Our plan was to document the removal and reinstallation of the struts, as well as the process of drilling/cutting/and inserting the Koni insert into the prepared body, using the final (front) body to assemble the complete strut to model the job.

Well, now that I've got your interest, here's a few pics after completion of the job, and a little tease, COMING SOON SoCal Meet with focus on the SVX!!!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02075.jpg
My Ebony and David's Red
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02070.jpg
The Four SVXers minus One.

I'm sure my friends will want to chime in, and plans are to post it all up for use by the community, so watch for more.

Glenn

[RojoRocket]

A couple of "progress" pics:
Throw away parts.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02031.jpg
3 of 4 inserts ready to go!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02029.jpg
My '97 Ready to roll.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02095.jpg

Glenn :cool:

[dbarnblatt]

We really had a great time. Glenn, Ron and Paul and myself Covered the event with pictures and video. Glenn and Ron were the stars doing all the work... well the cars were actually.... Glenn and Ron were the supporting cast.

I can't wait to see Paul's pictures. When I return home mext week I'll start putting the video together.... Stay tuned!

[RojoRocket]

How about a couple more pics?!
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02077.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02063.jpg
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh145/rojorocket_01/Caddy%20Pics/Blackberry%2097/DSC02069.jpg

Glenn

[NeedForSpeed]

Agreed,

everyone had a great time, between work on the red '97, the California rain, etc.

Thanks for the kind comment, but Glenn was the true star, providing the venue, the serious labor, beds for everyone, and picking out a fun place to eat. I was merely supporting cast, pulling out the interior and making a mess of things, something I do well.

The reward was hanging out with friends new and old, and, seeing two pristine 97s parked in the driveway.

Also, the observation that SVXes are appreciated by a diverse group. My son David, in his 20's, picked me up in our '92 metallic TEAL SVX, David in his early 40's, Ron early 50's, Glenn barely in his 60's, and Paul early 70's.
Our group was truly a 'family' reunion :)

Thanks guys, looking forward to the next adventure in SoCal :D

We really had a great time. Glenn, Ron and Paul and myself Covered the event with pictures and video. Glenn and Ron were the stars doing all the work... well the cars were actually.... Glenn and Ron were the supporting cast.

I can't wait to see Paul's pictures. When I return home mext week I'll start putting the video together.... Stay tuned!

[PaulDexler]

Aside from great friendships, and an improved car, the other major result of the mini-meet in Roseville was the positive determination to have a real SouthWest meeting later this year in Los Angeles. The plan is to gather on Saturday, April 17 at the Nethercutt Collection in Sylmar, and then have a meeting on the outside deck of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on the following day. So far, the April 17-18 dates don't conflict with events at either of the two venues, and preliminary talks indicate that the powers that be at both museums would be happy to have us. So come on, SoCal SVXers, we've got four cars already, let's see how many we can get. I'll be the contact point. As we get closer to the date, we can work out details of where to stay, eat, etc.
Paul

[stiguy]

Maybe if i get myself focused on finishing my svx ill join ya!

Need to swap the clutch out again.
pay reg
And paint it. Bondos all done just wet sanding left im sooo close but so far away too lol

[NeedForSpeed]

Maybe if i get myself focused on finishing my svx ill join ya!

Need to swap the clutch out again.
pay reg
And paint it. Bondos all done just wet sanding left im sooo close but so far away too lol

It's almost Spring, getRdone, and join in the fun :lol:

[stiguy]

Yea i know :rolleyes: Well off to canada tody long drive! going snowboarding in kimberley bc.

[K_Dub]

Yea i know :rolleyes: Well off to canada tody long drive! going snowboarding in kimberley bc.

How about a trade? You can take your SVX to the shop (where mine is now) and I'll go riding in B.C.

Deal?

But seriously... I took my car in for a new front axle to Doug's Legacy Auto in Van Nuys. My buddy just had his brat worked on there, and if this goes well we might finally have a local shop that's worth a damn. I've heard some great reviews, and the guy seemed really excited about my car being there. They specialize in Soobs and Doug said he had plenty experience with SVXs before "they all seemed to dissapear.":rolleyes:

I'll keep y'all posted.

[NeedForSpeed]

How about a trade? You can take your SVX to the shop (where mine is now) and I'll go riding in B.C.

Deal?

But seriously... I took my car in for a new front axle to Doug's Legacy Auto in Van Nuys. My buddy just had his brat worked on there, and if this goes well we might finally have a local shop that's worth a damn. I've heard some great reviews, and the guy seemed really excited about my car being there. They specialize in Soobs and Doug said he had plenty experience with SVXs before "they all seemed to dissapear.":rolleyes:

I'll keep y'all posted.

Would you be interested in attending our SVX meet in SoCal late April? :)

[K_Dub]

Would you be interested in attending our SVX meet in SoCal late April? :)

Oh yeah, that. Heck yeah! I went with Paul to the Peterson Museum last year. It was a blast! Count me in.:)

[Hondasucks]

That's freakin awesome! On a side note, I was born in Roseville! Also, my aunt, uncle, and two cousins live there. The oldest one, Tray, just got hired as the new bowling coach for Roseville High! I haven't been down there in like, 8 years though. (Frick, has it really been that long? sheesh, I need to get out more lol...)

[RojoRocket]

That's freakin awesome! On a side note, I was born in Roseville! Also, my aunt, uncle, and two cousins live there. The oldest one, Tray, just got hired as the new bowling coach for Roseville High! I haven't been down there in like, 8 years though. (Frick, has it really been that long? sheesh, I need to get out more lol...)

Well dayamn! If I'd known that I'd have extended the invitation!! We've been in Roseville about 15 yrs now. You wouldn't recognize the place! :( Damn developers are determined to "pave paradise and put up a parking lot." If you're ever down for a visit be sure to get in touch!

Glenn

[blackbeautysvx]

just got my 97 SVX back on the road after some transmission work. count me in for the April meet.