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Thread: L.A. Marauders' Petersen's Automotive Meet 09/14/03

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    L.A. Marauders' Petersen's Automotive Meet 09/14/03

    [NOTICE: WE HAVE NO "DEADLINE" ANYMORE--ANYONE WHO WANTS TO COME, JUST COME--WE HAVE THE GROUP RATE AND THE DAY IS OURS!]

    PETERSEN'S MEET INFO (REPOST):

    MEET DATE/TIME: SUNDAY 09.14.2003 12:00-02:00 PM (MEET/EARLY ARRIVALS) 02:00 PM (TOUR)

    Since it looks like a number of us are agreeing on Petersen's, I'm posting some general info. First, I guess I should check if there are any conflicting events on Sept. 14th at the museum. We would need to fill out a form at Petersen's (online or fax) for the group rate--it also has a space for special requests (e.g., coned-off parking, yes?). Need to get a head count of adults and children expected to attend, and settle on a time (we need at least 10 people for group rate). I would assume most would want the "unguided tour" but I'll await comments on that here. Note that parking for members of "Car Clubs" is FREE!!! GROUP RATE REQUEST MUST BE IN TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO REQUESTED DATE/TIME!!! So let's try and get all this settled by 5:00PM PST Thursday, August 28th if we're shooting for a Sunday, Sept. 14th meet! Is everyone in???

    Petersen's Automotive Museum
    6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
    (southeast corner of Wilshire and Fairfax)
    tel. 323-930-CARS

    Group Rates:
    Tuesday through Sunday. Please let us know what time you are interested in coming. 1 hour guided or unguided tour visit. To receive the Group Rate your group must be 10 or more people.

    Adults (19+) $6.00 (instead of $10)
    Seniors (62+) $4.00 (instead of $5)
    Students (13-18 or student w/ID) $4.00 (instead of $5)
    Children (5-12) $2.00 (instead of $3)
    Children under 5 FREE

    Parking:
    Parking in the Museum parking structure is $6.00 per car. Car Clubs receive free parking for those members arriving in the make of your Car Club. Other Cars Club members arriving in different makes or models will pay the regular parking fee of $6.00 per car.

    Hours:
    Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Closed on Mondays

    e-mail: nbcshooter@comcast.net
    cellular: 310.722.0293
    Last edited by studio460; 09-02-2003 at 01:36 AM.

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    Started a new thread now that many of you expressed interest in Petersen's.

    I called Petersen's today, and they have no other events scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 14th. I told her we would have 10-15 in our group, so she jotted us down for 17 people (if we have more, I'm sure it's not a problem). So we'll all get the discounted admission ($6.00 adults) and the FREE PARKING!

    I have tentatively set the "unguided tour" for 2:00 PM PST. If that's too late in the day, let's discuss here. I figured we could all meet at around 12:00 PM, goof on each other's cars a bit, then take the tour. Again, any other times that's better for anyone else, discuss here.

    I asked about coned parking and she said we could only have reserved parking if we came before anyone else before the museum opened at 9:30 AM (museum opens at 10:00 AM). She suggested instead to park at the 3rd level parking (which is the area I wanted anyway) because it doesn't get that crowded. The 3rd level parking is half uncovered and leads to the second floor entrance to the museum (which will be locked, unfortunately). This is the area where "Galaxy Quest" was filmed. This is also the area where they stage most of their celebrity events, and so it's perfect for staging our cars.

    So far, I've got:

    x2 NBC Shooter
    x2 JamesHecker
    x1 MattJohnson
    x1 Dave Compson
    x1 RocketCouch
    x1.5 Directedby
    x2 ParkRanger

    And I think:
    xX dailydriver
    xX vegasmarauder

    I was hoping for jefferson-mo and maudominguez, too (and any others in L.A. area).

    We have at least one, perhaps two members driving from Vegas, so if you guys need to adjust the meet time to make things easier for you, let us know here.

    Let's try to keep the discussion here rather than in PMs or e-mail for convenience sake. Thanks for all your support.

    P.S. We are under the car club name, "Los Angeles Marauders."

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    I think 2:00 is reasonable so the Vegas guys don't have to leave so early.

    I don't think the blown Crown Vic will be tuned yet so I'll be in my daily driver 98 Crown Vic. Still a Panther though
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    The more the merrier. As for the drive, i planned on leaving vegas pretty early in the a.m. I am easy, i think it may take me about 5 hours to get there. Maybe 4, dont know, never drove into l.a. from here. So, ill leave vegas around 6am. I am really looking forward to meeting you all.
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    I'm in too! Dave, Sunday is a big travel day back to LA from Vegas. Not unusual for it to take 4-6 hours (or longer with the obligatory rollover accidents), but if you get on the road by 6-7 AM it;s usually about a 3 1/2 ride.
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    So...2:00pm Sunday Sept 14th. Sounds great. I might end up coming by myself as my wife informed me today that she does already have plans that weekend.
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    So, vegasmarauder, want to caravan? Up for an early drive out of vegas?
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    I'd love to come but i'd feel out of place... age wise... 17vs.. 40 plus

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    amerikan:

    C'mon . . . we're not THAT old! Get yer butt into your ride and drive on over!

    RocketCouch:

    By the way, anyone NOT driving a Marauder will have to pay the regular $6.00 for parking (museum rules). Of course, IMO, all Panther-platform cars are welcome!

    Las Vegas members:

    Don't you guys have to go back to work on Monday? Isn't a Sunday meet gonna be a bit tough on you guys?
    Last edited by studio460; 08-27-2003 at 12:48 AM.

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    Originally posted by amerikan
    I'd love to come but i'd feel out of place... age wise... 17vs.. 40 plus
    Relax Dude! Around here everyone is about the same mental age!!

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    Yea.... I think he's right. We don't want no wet behind the ears kids hanging around!

    I'M JUST KIDDING! You better come! You can show all us ol' farts up by having a better car than most of us, if not all of us were driving when we were your age!

    Besides, it's all about getting together and sharing a common interest. We may not have a lot of other things in common, but we all drive (or want to drive) a car that is somewhat unique.

    I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, and I hope you come too, amerikan.
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    Originally posted by NBC Shooter

    RocketCouch:

    By the way, anyone NOT driving a Marauder will have to pay the regular $6.00 for parking (museum rules). Of course, IMO, all Panther-platform cars are welcome!
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    Considering the Ford dealers don't know what a Marauder is I am hoping the parking guy at Peterson's won't know either.

    Chances are he/she can't tell the difference between an MM and CV.

    I wonder if I can convince them that my Chevy Tahoe is an MM?


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    Thumbs up

    Amerikan,
    DON'T pass up a chance to go to Peterson's. It is a fantastic museum that is always changing. With a special group, you might be able to go down in the basement to see cars nobody else gets a chance to see.
    Besides, everyone will wish thet were as youg as you, and YOU'll be GLAD your are.

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