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Rare book dealer. Really.

I tend not to reply to posts at work, but this thread has raised a number of issues, one of which is near and dear to me and I am compelled to add my voice -- for better or worse. I, too, was at the dinner Travis mentioned, and the upshot is that if things stay on their present course, VCOA will eventually cease to exist. Membership has been gradually declining with little in the way of new enrollment. Say what you will about VCOA: that it's for older people more concerned with vintage iron than performance, that it's more about social events than DIY -- whatever. The fact is that VCOA was formed as a reaction to VSA's 1800 bias, and their history of trying to grow with the evolving demographic of Volvo ownership speaks to this. What I heard at this dinner was an attempt at an outreach to all you guys, because those who gradually find themselves long-time Volvo owners are the future of this club. If there is no interest, there will be no national club for Volvo owners. Period. Okay, the "Volvos at Carlisle" thing was a day late and a dollar short, but we're talking about a volunteer organization and I'm sure everyone here who does something else for a living (pretty much all of us) will appreciate how hard it is to always be an efficient communicator. I certainly speak for myself here. You want to build exposure for this site, Chuck, and I can appreciate that. You've done a yeoman's work here, and as far as I'm concerned, VS is the best there is, which is why I support it and spend more time here. I've met some great people, received some solid advice, bought and sold a thing or two. But I also support VCOA. Occasionally, the discounts I get on parts when I have to go to the dealer more than pay for my membership. I've also met some great people from whom I've received guidance and advice, and bought and sold a thing or two through the magazine. If we continue to work at cross-purposes and find cause to throw verbal darts across the ether, nothing good will come from it.

Done and done ...

Though I risk incurring the wrath of the banhammer, I think you may have a typo there, Chuck ...

Here's one for you, Chuck: Only 29,999 to go. Will you be running another 24-hour deal in the near future?

Look in the kits menu. Has anyone used the carbon wax? Were you pleased with the result?

Yup -- it's kind of fun ... :)

We're leaving the North Shore around 8-ish, so figure around 9:00.

How about upper Boylston near Kenmore/Fenway? I may have upwards of four cars with me and I'd rather not deal with the Charles St. labyrinth. Up near WBCN we could actually pull over along the side of the road. Then we could all cruise up to the Jamaicaway together.

Pre-weekend bump. The weather's supposed to be good -- mid 50s and sunny. If everyone shows who has said they will, we will prevail over that "other" Swedish carmaker this year.

Old school: I had one on the hood of my 68 142S. It's a nice homage ...

Here you go, John:

Good to see the recovery was quick, Alex. Silver on black is my favorite color combination. Sell me your steering wheel! :lol:

How about 9:15? :P

While I don't have any pictures from the day I picked it up, I do have something predating the suspension mods: And something a little more recent (and fortunately I have since discovered Photobucket ): That is all.

Yes, this is up on SS, and T-bricks. Keep your collective fingers crossed: weekend forecast is holding so far ...

I'm meeting Firepuma up near me (North Shore), then we will take 128 to 93 S to Storrow, etc. etc. What works for you? As we get closer to the date, we should nail down a time. I love the idea of a bunch of us rolling in together ...

Oh yeah. We happy ...

Bump ...

Someone has to say this: Titans are the old Pegs! They do look good with silver. Nice job.

Ah, been there ... Don't worry, they do eventually get older and sleep later.

I would be up for a caravan. I do tend to leave early, so if you're a late sleeper, you might want to keep that in mind B)

I will be at Swedish Car Day. This was the event that brought me back into the fold a couple of years ago, and it is well worth attending.

I'd be interested at this price.

Yes, nothing improves overall highway safety quite like two guys driving and taking pictures at the same time! Thanks for posting these, Ron. See you Saturday, maybe?