Kubel Treffen 2011 Thing Weekend

[thingcrazy]

Kubel Treffen 2011 "Thing" Show and Weekend has moved this year to Hiawassee, Georgia at Ramada Lodge on Lake Chatuge. Show and all activities will start Saturday July 9th 8:00 to 5:00. Sunday morning July 10th will be driving tour. Attaching below site for more information and registration. Looking forward to see all of you!

http://kubeltreffeneast.homestead.com/KTE2002.html

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[eaker02]

wow. I was looking forward to the drive to Ky for my first Thing show. This will be even better with it in state.. Look forward to it, The thing may still look ugly until I get paint on it, but hopefully drivable and it'll be a very nice drive up
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[thingcrazy]

That is what makes this event so great. We have some come towed,pulled, disabled, and rolling chassis. They are all welcomed at this event. Look forward to seeing and meeting you. Make sure to fill out contact information on registration before mailing so we can add you to mailer and email contacts. See you in July!

[Jake Raby]

AWESOME! Finally a serious reason to finish my TWELVE YEAR restoration on my 181! (now a 481)

Hiawassee is only 30 minutes across the mountain from my shop.. Some awesome roads here for cruises.. I'd be willing to open the doors for some tours if the organizers plan on crossing the mountain..

I'll gladly sponsor the event as well, if someone wants to contact me.
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Jake Raby
Raby Engine Development
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"I've never given anyone Hell, I just told them the truth and they thought it was Hell"

[GI Joe]

Fantastic news!!! The 4 hr trec was a deal killer at this point, but this new location is Much better! Now I MUST get the engine done, I've been putting off a Treffen for too long...

I'll be mowing some extra yards this year to raise maching work $$, then it's rebuild time!!!
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[richspalatialgarage]

Hi guys, I will definately be there. It will be a longer trek from Indiana but will be worth it. This gives me motivation to finish my car this Spring. Right now the body is off getting paint at a buddies garage. The chassis is 95% complete and anxiously awaiting rejoining the body. The engine is ready to install.

I created an event for Kubel Treffen on Facebook. Check it out at:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176604739050958

Take care,
Rich Smith
Westfield, IN

[74 Cosa]

Bad news for those of us in the upper midwest.

[thingcrazy]

Everyone should be recieving a invitation in the mail for "Kubel Treffen 2011 Thing Weekend" by the end of this week. We have already recieved registrations via email site and you guys probably will recieve one in the mail as well. If you are getting our email and not a registration in the mail respond back to me and we will be more then glad to add you to snell mail list. Any questions or need more info contact us by email thru below Thing Show site. Warm weather is coming I promise.

See you in July!

Show site:

http://kubeltreffeneast.homestead.com/KTE2002.html



Thing Show Samba site:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=450349


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[SilverThing]

[Fun 181]

[mondshine]

I have to agree with Fun 181.
You guys keep holding these events farther and farther away from Detroit!
I must admit, it was for the most part, a very pleasant drive down to and home from Bardstown KY last year. On two occasions I had to put my top up due to rain; a minor PITA as a one man job.

The opportunity to visit Jake's shop, home of my Thing's engine, makes the trip very tempting.
Thingcrazy- I'll accept your promise of warm weather; how about a promise of dry weather?

Best regards to all, Mondshine

[yellow73kubel]

Four hours of mountain driving and some decent camping.. Very, very tempting.

What does the Sunday schedule look like? I'd need to be home by a reasonably time that night to prepare for another trip on the 11th.

[thingcrazy]

Thanks for the responses and we truly appreciated. A lot of input and asking Thing attendees goes into this annual event. Everyone agreed that they would want to see the event moving locations every 2 to 3 years. That way it would change location site to different parts of geography.There is no preferred area of north verses south nor east or west. With that we also need local support in that area to help in organizing the local area events. Thankfully we had a couple that volunteered and stepped up to do that for the Georgia event. Plans are to continue to rotate locations every 2 to 3 years to where we have local volunteers to assist and support the event.

Sunday- Driving scenic tour through beautiful north Georgia
Start early in the morning around 7:30 and try to be back at motel around noon for folks to have time to start their journey home.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone in July!

[thingcrazy]

Great news! The Thing Shop will be bringing their large 26 foot trailer stocked with inventory and Showcasing New Accessories at the Kubel Treffen East 2011 on July 9.

[thingcrazy]

THETHINGSHOP.COM - FOR ALL YOUR VW THING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
The Thing Shop will be Showcasing New Accessories at the Kubel Treffen East 2011“VW Thing Show” - July 9 and 10.
Mark Your Calendars!
The Thing Shop will be bringing a 26’ enclosed trailer full of parts and accessories!
Stop by our tents and meet the sales crew - Michele and Larry Dustman, Roger Gomer and Mark Threlkill.
See you there!
Make your reservations early at the beautiful
Ramada Lake Chatuge Lodge in Hiawassee, GA.
Call (706) 896-5253. Ask for VW Thing Show discount for $99.00. Normal rate is $119.
Register now for Kubel Treffen East at:
http://kubeltreffeneast.homestead.com/kte2002.html
or, fill out and mail in back side of this flyer.
Kubel Treffen 2011
Registration
Make Checks Payable and Mail To:
Tee Watkins, 1023 Woodside Drive, Bardstown, KY 40004
Name _____________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
City ________________________________ State _______ Zip ______________
Phone ____________________ email: _______________________________
Show Registrtion ___ car(s) $20.00 includes 1 car,dash plaque, goody bag $_______
Change :Saturday group BBQ dinner at restaruant..
You pay restaruant at that time.Cost $7.00 per plate at door.
Tenative BBQ Dinner attendees count #_______
T-Shirts ____ count (circle size) S M L XL ($15.00 per shirt) $________
T-Shirts ____count (circle size) XXL, XXXL ($18.00 per shirt) $________
Vendors (Thing related parts only) $50 advance/ $75.00 day of show $________
Total enclosed $________
Note* Vehicle Pre-registration must be recieved by 7-1-11 .
No refunds after 7-1-11. After 7-1--11 registration is $25.00.

[landkholdings]

An all Thing show? That's silly... I'll be there!

[71/72KGER]

I just got a e-mail from the THING shop about the show!
I have not been on the site for a few weeks, it's about ten hours from Rockville Maryland it may be time to get that hitch installed on the daily driver for a tow.

How steep are those Georgia mountains????
I dont want to fry my old engine 500 miles from home!
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73 Thing
71 Karmann Ghia Vert
71 Super Beetle Vert

[landkholdings]

2,000 ft above sea level tops. I can't comment on the grade, but there's nothing you shouldn't be able to handle. A support vehicle never hurts though.

[Semper_Dad]

[doublecanister]