Stoogeappallooza?

A huge thank you to Peter and Jennifer - thank you both for a wonderful day of great food, friends and Ferraris!

 

Had a great time seeing everyone.

Peter and Jen THANK YOU for being such a nice host and hostess.

I think we ended up having 17 Ferraris stuffed into the alley. Brakes got bled, coolant got changed, plug wires got rerouted, mafs got adjusted, food was eaten, beer was drank, tall tales told and it was a GREAT Stoogapalloosa!

 

Thanks for everyone making Stoogeapplooza - Sherman Oaks a great success. I believe the final count was 16 Ferrari's (308, 328's, 348's 355's 550's Mondial's) an MG-TC and a Jag.

Thanks to all of those who brought food (Tri-Tip, chips, pies, fruit tart, beer, sodas, etc.) and for sharing the automotive knowledge, parts, help and for the stories.

Looking forward to the next one.
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Very cool! Good on you guys.

 

Looks great guys, and sorry to miss. One question, though: Given I've been the token red-headed stepchild at these things since I'm the NorCal interloper with the chronic CEL issues, who took all the abuse this year?



ketel

 

Ernie did, or I did, was it lefty loosy and righty tighty, or the other way around!?!

 

I think I had my balls busted the most. But it's all good fun.

Lefty loosey, righty tighty, and some times reversey loosey.

LOL!

 

I was saying that putting on the ac hoses LOL

 

You guys should have taken a group photo and post with names. I think I can pick out Tim, Bruce and Ernie, but that's all.

 

I was standing next to Tim. Mikster talking to Ernie. Bruce is closest to the camera in the red shirt.

Thank you Tim for the very nice chance to:

1. pi$$ off your neighbors peaceful morning with Ernie new non-exhaust, Mik's bypass valve controller box,
2. The world's longest non-brake job. There were five people gathering around a Spider for a non-brake job.
3. Installation of the most expensive zip tie alternatives to hold off ignition wires.
4. Validation that R-12 is worthless on a 328 AC
5. Changing of 1 radiator cap.
6. Vince wiping down any cars with or without bird poop.
7. Mel showing off his car on bicycle wheels
8. Family re-union of Ernie and his brother Mike
9. Viewing of Bruce's 348 Challenge otherwise known as the mobile swap meet.
10. Adjustment of 1 Mondial door
11. Swapping of lies, tales, made up stories, and the true story of two gentlemen in Red Ferrari T-shirts, pants, and shoes.
12. And consumption of excessively prepared food by Jennifer and Pete. Who was that cute little blond running around barefoot in red Ferrari T shirt?

Well worth the drive to be the only NorCal stooge representative, again, this time.

Don't believe what you read on the internet about FBB. He is not F, or B, or B.

 

Well, I got it all wrong. I thought Tim was wearing the red shirt and Bruce has the pony tail

See, another reason you guys need a group photo.

I'd love to host an event like this here but we don't have enough F cars in my area. Plus, I'd just rather eat and drink. I like working on my car paying full attention. I would not be comfortable doing it as a large group effort. Another helper, sure.

 

"Don't believe what you read on the internet about FBB. He is not F, or B, or B'


I took 5 pictures of FBB which I was going to post but when I got home the pictures were all blank. And then I remember what Bruce said that FBB was a ghost and you could not take pictures of him.

 

I am trying to figure out a way to host a Stooge fest in the Bay Area. But I need a much bigger driveway, and a few more competent hands. If 15 f-cars showed up on my street, the cops would come and tell me that I am operating a shop in a residential zone. The neighbors would love it...

 

Yes I am the retired Hells Angel

 

Yeah, he's more like Jabba the Hut.

LOL!!!

I better watch it or he'll squish me the next time.

 

I think it is Chad, with the 308GTSi, bought from Fastcars. Please PM me with your contact info.

 

Peter and Jennifer ... thanks for the great hospitality and awesome stoogie event. You have a beautiful home.

Thanks to Oz... even though he wasn't there, while installing the spark plug wire redirect holder, I found a broken vacuum line that most likely caused the 1-4 SDL on the drive up. Another stoogie found it's 5-8 partner. Got things 'stoogied' up so I can get the car home and do proper fix.
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You can find those vacuum Ys at practically any auto parts store.

 

Great day at Peters place in the Valley. Thank you and Jen for the hospitality. I left late and got home after dark, so yes, the headlights on my car actually do work! Food was great and Jen made me the most professional looking To Go package. Im not in pix because SOMEONE hsd to be under a car!

Peters new 328 was a great purchase. Unfortunately we Stooges are not that familiar with them. So retro tech! Ernies car lacked mufflers but that offroad exhaust was pretty. Much too nice for your car. It was great to meet the NorCal contingent and assign faces to names. Two 550s, wow I thought you guys only washed those things. Two 328s and 2 Mondial convertibles. Mike dropped the top in record setting time before our drive up, debunking the misconception that it takes great patience and time to do so in these cars. Tim needs a bigger truck because this one did not block the entire alley. Peter, you don't need a gate at the end of your street, just Iinvite Tim over and park sideways. Met a friend of Peters a Brit in a 4.0 liter 6 cylinder Jag XJS coupe - not very common. The food was incredible. Ron brought tri tip he smoked at home - wow. Lots of beer comradery and fun.

Thanks again you guys. See ya next year. We're thinking of these regular but anyone else up for hosting just chime in. Now I have to go wash my car.

 

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Thanks so much Peter and Jennifer for hosting AND inviting 308/328 owners to this event! It's such a treat for me to meet other enthusiasts who like to work on their own cars. In other words, living in this town of morons, it's nice to meet other like minded morons!

Peter, let me know if you ever need help working on your 328. I'm happy to stumble through it with you.

p.s. Vince here's a pic where you're technically not under a car (albeit still working.)
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Thanks Peter and Jen for hosting! Your place is ideal for these events I must say.
Had a great time seeing all the Stooges and meeting some new ones. I always learn something new from Ernie, too bad you're so far now.
The hardest working Stooge, Vince, you are tireless my friend. You seem to do your best work as it gets darker, LOL

 

Hey Peter, did you ever get the rest of water in after it cooled down?

 

Like that has ever stopped you from calling me. Besides, you have all the rest of the Stooges right in your back yard.

 

Didn't take anymore. Drove about 20 miles today and still full.