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Oh hi - significant update alert. Lozza LoveChild has done a great job of refining and organising the inner workings of this prestigious event; Please refer to page 1 for the updated agenda Please use the voting buttons on the pole to indicate assistance and attendance Please feel free to add further comments below

For the Saturday afternoon event, we were thinking something like this would be choice. Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in - if we have enough people I can check about booking

Swapmeat. Need I say more? Come for the longest running o/s event. Just like every year, it’s the first weekend of August. A milestone this year - 20 years on the trot so we're going to try jazz it up a bit! UPDATED AGENDA CARE OF LOVECHILD !!! Oldschool Swap Meat - 20th Anniversary Agenda Date: 1st August – 3rd August, 2025 Location: Ding-a-ling Day 1: Friday, 1st August 15:00 – 17:00 Arrival and Registration - Feilding Hotel Participants are encouraged to register early to avoid missing out on exclusive event merchandise. 17:00 Opening Ceremony – Feilding Hotel Welcome Address: Lee Adams from Napier Overview of the Event Schedule: A brief but highly structured walkthrough of all events, meticulously planned down to the last second. 17:15 – 19:00 Networking A structured networking session in which participants are required to exchange at least 2.5 sharns. Optional self-catered dinner recommended but not required during this session. 19:30 – 00:00 Optional Breakout Session: Nu Metal Party Strap in/on and help celebrate 40 turns around the sun for Swap Meat OG Sparkle (Yay for the Beach) Horgan. Baggy dickies and silver chains a must. Note: This is an optional session; however, your participation is strongly encouraged. Party Bus For those participants attending the Friday evening breakout session, transport will depart Feilding Hotel at 19:30 sharp returning from Palmerston North at 00:00. Day 2: Saturday, 2nd August 06:00 – 12:00 Swap Meat – Manfeild Feilding Participants are recommended to assemble promptly at 6:00 AM in order to secure the finest treasures on offer. Participation is pending your state of health. 13:00 Convoy Departure - Feilding Hotel The most prestigious vehicles will be invited to take part in the convoy. Each participant will be assigned a dedicated "vehicle escort" to ensure that the convoy proceeds with optimal precision and timing. 13:30 – 15:00 Breakout Session: Daytona 100, Daytona Raceway Palmerston North A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Daytona racetrack! 30 Laps per driver. Teams style racing with pit changes. We are expecting excellent lap times and polite applause. Note: Helmets must be worn at all times for safety purposes, but also for dramatic effect. 15:00 – 18:00 Free Time - "Do Whatever You Want" Experience Description: This is an unscheduled period for attendees to engage in self-directed activities. Some suggestions below; Car Appreciation Stroll: Walk around observing cars in silence for no less than 45 minutes. Consider every vehicle to be a work of art, and nod thoughtfully every 17 seconds. Spontaneous Car Conversations: Engage in a spontaneous conversation with another attendee. Nap Time (Optional but Highly Recommended): Attendees are encouraged to rest, provided they do so with an intention to maximise participation in the Saturday evening events. 18:30 – 21:30 Formal Brown Tie Dinner – Mekong Thai Feilding (Formerly known as Lee’s Family Restaurant) NB: BYO - Wine only Welcome – Seedy Al’s Mum Grace/Karakia Kai: A formal blessing will be said before the commencement of dinner. Please stand for the duration of the prayer. Reflection/Toasts: Lee Adams, Shaun McDougall, Cameron Horgan, Cameron Adsett. The 20th anniversary address will be delivered promptly at 19:30. We encourage questions. Feel free to bring your own light refreshments to sustain your focus. Raffle draw: Don’t forget to pick your lucky number. There can only be one winner. All attendees will receive a commemorative sticker. Important Notes · Dress Code: Formal brown tie attire is required. 21:30 – 3:00 Networking Event – Feilding Hotel Front Bar · After an action-packed day, we invite you to unwind at the Feilding Hotel Front Bar for an evening of networking. Whether you’re sipping a jug of Export, a craft beer, or a carefully curated cocktail, we encourage you to toast to the finer things in life. Day 3: Sunday, 3rd August 10:00 – 12:00 Farewell Breakfast at [Local Café Name] We ask that all attendees maintain their utmost composure during breakfast. A final debriefing on the event's proceedings will take place. We look forward to your participation in OS’s 20th Anniversary Swap Meat event and trust you will embrace the full experience with enthusiasm and professionalism.

so much wag tetris. hanging out for unpacking it after a brown or two

turn up at midnight like yowser? make sure ya'll paid your vag hill booking feeeees

looks like it's going to be a great rebuilt - epic that you can find some NOS parts out there too !

used Ankor Wax on the KE - apparently big in the VW scene overseas. it did what it was supposed to which was to bead the water, however, probably would not trade again due to - limited protection time (would have to reapply a far bit) - never really tacked off (collected dust and handprints) - not the easiest to apply (would change viscosity depending on ambient temp and would take time to get it out the tin, on to a rag and then onto a car) - likely better products/options out there (carboline RIPO seems to be going good so far on the Buick) Have also heard bad things about clear over large amount of surface rust/areas with no paint.

absolutely! we can try the RIPO on some crusty bit of something I'll dig out to see before/after too.

Altex Coatings Altex Coatings - The Protective Coating Specialists, but I might have just bought some more as part of a miscellaneous trademe auction win. So I should have some more in stock shortly you can have a hoon on.

seems to go all good on the painted parts - I did the whole car. It gives a semi wet look to the paint this sort of shows the reflection of the gravel

also, this is friggin rad man !

Looks like it has enough paint that you could get a clear to stick have not tried the rust killer approach on exterior panels, but everything I have done with rust killer has turned the rust to black and then that is what you get. So unsure if that is the look you would be after The Chev I hit with the scotch pad with a diluted CLR mix. Objective was to clean up the paint oxidisation and rust streaks. There is one door I didnt do - you'll have to check it out at wagnats. The roof was mainly surface rust so did the same, but it really needs something to protect it The Buick was heavily patina'd. I did scotch pad with a diluted CLR mix and coated it with Carboline RIPO oil. Soaks in to the non paint sections, brings out the depth of the colour (and adds a bit of gloss) and most of all makes the water bead. I'm sure I'll be due to do it again. I have some in stock if you want to try it out. KE26 I used Morris Ankor wax - it never quite tacks off soo gathers lots of dust and finger prints. Would like to take it all off and try the RIPO oil I'll have to get some pics

Franks job to get it going I reckon

Looks familiar ..??