ECVW '15 Schedule

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:37 am Post subject: ECVW '15 Schedule

The ECVW '15 (East Coast Visits West) schedule and itinerary is now posted up on the Manx Club Forum. The New Manx Club Forum has been completely re-vamped and is now easy to use.

You do not have to be a member of the Manx Club to join and use this new forum setup. You just have to register on the site, and it is free. All types of buggy's are invited, on road, off road, fiberglass of all shapes, Buro's, Imp's, Pan buggy's and more.

The trip will cross the US in the upper states bordering Canada to Washington, then down through Oregon and a good ways along the Pacific Coast Highway, (PCH). The destination is the Manx Club's Big Bear event in So Cal.

Right now, it looks like 5 buggy's and one tow'ed Tow'd will be on the trip.

Here is the link:

http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=3314
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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 9:16 am Post subject:

After a few suggestions, France has tweaked the route we will take slightly and the schedule is set. If you are on the fence about making a epic trip across the US, contact some of the buggy people who have about any questions you may have. It is a journey of a lifetime. We will spending three days at the Manx Club's Big Bear event with about 400 buggy's, burro's, sportsters and more. Manx, non-manx, hardcore V8 off roaders, mean street pounders, dual sport, show, go, antique, nostalgic, un-restored, and about any version and shape of fiberglass buggy's will be there.

Check out the dates and schedule. We might be passing right by you. Full information is on the NEW Manx Club website, which is free for members and non-members. You just have to have a liking for buggy's.

Here is a sneak peak at the tentative route.

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Come join us!
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clonebug · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:04 am Post subject:

Too bad you don't come farther north into Washington....I could cruise along or meet up for a while.
I just went through the LoLo Pass in Missoula, Montana in July of 2013 with three others on Harley's. It is all of 99 miles of curves. Shocked

Here is the sign....make sure you take your own pic.

One more pic of what you can look forward to seeing....Sorry about the Bikes but I would love to do that road again and if I can talk the Wife into it I might try to meet in Missoula to ride it with you guys in my buggy......It's a long shot but what the heck.

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vincent9993 · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 11:17 am Post subject:

wythac · Samba Member Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 2791

Clonebug, I've contacted Joe about possibly meeting them at Hermiston,OR on the night of the 5th of July and driving with them down the Columbia River Gorge on the 6th. If you are interested maybe we can make a short caravan of it, a longer drive for you than me of course. I know summer is your busy time at work, but kick it around anyway.

France and all, I didnt zoom in on the map enough to tell what side of the Columbia River you would travel, but from Hermiston on I-84 there is a road on the WA side of the gorge (WA state SR 14) that is a beautiful two lane that moves quickly and isnt a freeway. You might consider that as fun option that will get you off the superslab without costing you any substantial time.

EDIT: Just spotted that you are turning south into Central OR on US 97, rather than continuing to Portland and the coast further down the gorge. That's a good route too, it will keep you out of the "urbs" of Portland.

andygere · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject:

Joe, I just read your post on the 2014 trip, and from the map it looks like you will be rolling through or very near Santa Cruz, CA this year. The wheels started turning and a quick check of Google maps shows that it's an *easy* 475 mile run from Santa Cruz to Big Bear. The calendar says the district Little League All-Star tournament should be done, though if our kids were to win it and move on...(lots of speculation here). Any idea of when a buggy owner would need to commit to both the road trip and get accommodations for the event, register, etc? I don't think I'd make a trip like that solo, but in a caravan of other savvy buggy owners, you bet. Under any circumstances, my Santa Cruz garage and tools will be available for any through trippers needing to do a bit of tuning, repair, etc. Santa Cruz is a great beach town, and if it's not directly on the route, I'd give it some serious consideration as a layover spot, much nicer than San Jose, etc.

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 2:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the Hospitality! You never know what may happen while on the road.

Here is what I suggest doing if you may be considering going to the Big Bear Event:
1. Join the Manx Club. $ 30.00 per year and it is worth it with the quarterly Manx Mania Magazine covering all aspect buggy, buggy history, tech, general discussion and you also get a fair discount on items sold by the Manx Store.

2. Make the reservations now. Set them up for cancellation in case you cannot make the journey so you do not have to pay the full amount.

3. Go to the Manx website, sign in for free and check out the schedule and planned route.

4. Prep the buggy and plan to go.
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neohic · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject:

SWEET! The route goes right through Alexandria, MN on I94. Too bad my buggy won't be anywhere near road ready by then. Always an open door policy in my shop though!
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lostinbaja · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:27 pm Post subject:

I'm about 5 miles south of I-80 between I-57 and I-355 and I too have an open shop policy when it comes to VW/Buggy people. Don't be afraid to ask.
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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 6:55 pm Post subject:

Wow! What a great buggy community! Thanks for the hospitality.

France has made another cool tweak and looks like we may be stopping by a famous place in Iowa on the return trip.
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Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

gr8cobbler · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:21 pm Post subject:

That must explain the 20 mile hit and run on the northern border of my home state.... Smile

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Wish you guys were running a little closer to Davenport, I'd love to try to share a meal and meet with you on this second epic journey. A lot of you contributed expertise and ideas and made my build better, love to shake your hands and say thanks. Maybe ECVW'16....
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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:27 pm Post subject:

Gary, check out the Manx Club site link I posted above. You may be surprised at the changes France has made.
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Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

neohic · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:24 pm Post subject:

Gah!... I keep thinking about this and coming back to read it again. This is exactly what I've got in mind once mine is done. Someday, I suppose... Confused

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neohic · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:28 am Post subject:

Joe, any idea what the date will be when the trip will be entering in to SD towards the bottom corner of MN? Same goes on the return leg when returning back into MN?
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joescoolcustoms · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 10:37 am Post subject:

Here is the link to ECVW '15 on the Manx Club Website that is free to sign up on and use for anyone. Check it out!

http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=75&t=3314

Knowing France, this current revised schedule is not expected to change unless we encounter something during the trip that makes it change.

Looks like we will be popping into MN on the evening of July 2 and staying in Alexandria then rolling out at 6:30 AM the morning of July 3.

Late afternoon we should roll into Mount Rushmore on July 16 and stay in Keystone. Leave at 6:30 AM for Omaha on July 17.
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Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone

neohic · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 11:59 am Post subject:

vincent9993 · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 1:55 pm Post subject:

neohic · Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:50 pm Post subject:

I dunno... not sure I'd trust ANY of them welding on my stuff! Laughing

Really too bad this isn't two weeks later. Really too bad I probably won't have a running buggy by then either! Hell, even if I had the metal work done and throw some brakes in it, I'd be more than willing to pull the 1641 out of my Beetle and roll... there I go thinking again. Rolling Eyes

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neohic · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:36 am Post subject:

I know... I know... I should really join the other forum too, but if I'm reading this right...

joescoolcustoms · Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:46 am Post subject:

If nothing else, join the website, follow along when the Journey starts, come out to have dinner with us that evening.
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Bad News Racing 2018 NORRA 1000 3rd in Class
Best Day Ever Racing 2022 NORRA 1000 2nd in Class and first All Female team to complete the race

Everyone is gifted. Some just do not open the package.

Looks like it was painted with a live chicken,polished with a brick and buffed with a pine cone


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