Jack Staggs 40 year party - May 11, 2013

[Trevor Gates]

What? Jack Staggs celebrating 40 years doing what he loves at the same shop, invites everyone to a 356 Party!
This is a free event, no registration required, open to anyone that’s even remotely interested in 356. This party is in the same spirit that Jack's 356th day of the year X-mas parties are.
When? Saturday, May 11, 2013
Where? 1321 Calle Valle, Unit N, San Clemente, CA 92672
Time? 10:00AM ~ ... until the last guy leaves.
How? Drive your 356 and park it with as many as can fit on the property (lots of em). Or arrive in any manner possible. The important aspect of the party is that your get to this gathering.
Contact? Any questions at all, feel free to post here or call Jack or Kerry @ 949-492-9606 or, email Jack - ifix356@juno.com
Should I Bring food or drink? Food and beverages are provided. However, contributions of either food or beverages or both will be gratefully accepted and enjoyed by the many.
What is there to do? Eat BBQ, consume beverages, hang with a bunch of like minded Porchephiles, look at lots of cool 356’s, marvel at and drool on Jack’s “356 stuff” and participate in a “Miniature Swap Meet*.”
*What’s a “Miniature Swap Meet?” Items for swap that you can carry in your 356. Bring out your extra parts and pieces to help other folks finish their projects! No truckloads please. If you’ve got a spare engine, transaxle, etc., print up the information, make it available to potential swappers. No early birds, speculators or sharks.

Other miscellaneous info... because the fortieth anniversary is "RUBY", we are going to try and get all Ruby red 356's some great parking and hopefully be able to take a picture or two.

[Jeff Trask]

10 AM? That's before Jack gets to the shop...

[Trevor Gates]

For you Jeff... he'll make an exception (and on a Saturday)

For others reading don 't forget the mini-swap. Bring a few items that fit in your car. You never know what someone is looking for to complete their project.

[Mark Pribanic]

For you Jeff... he'll make an exception (and on a Saturday)

For others reading don 't forget the mini-swap. Bring a few items that fit in your car. You never know what someone is looking for to complete their project.

Yeah, bring out your Brundage Volkswagen plate frames too! I'll take all you got!

Congratulations Jack!

[Rosemary Sampson]

Miscreants, Malcontents, Misfits, Complaining Clowns . . . . . . AND Bill

[Steve Proctor]

Wow, did people ask that you not stand together any more with those shirts on? Giving me a headache!!

[Jim Alton]

Great time, thanks for inviting everyone.

I didn't bring either cake, but they looked good:

Smaller Cake

[Trevor Gates]

Here are a few more pics that I took with a beverage in one hand and the iPhone in another. Hope it paints a picture of the laid back event and some of the people and cars that were there.

[Trevor Gates]

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Last ones...

I think it would be accurate to say everyone had a great time checking out the cars, meeting up with old friends and making new ones.

[Steve Proctor]

Trevor,

Great shots, thanks for allowing most of us to share in the experience vicariously. Would that white Pre-A with the nerf bars be yours by chance? Saw it at Jim Liberty's a couple of years ago. One of my favorites for a number of reasons. Cool

[Trevor Gates]

Hey Steve,

You're welcome. No, that Pre A isn't mine. I wish... it's badass! It's a 53, owned by a local guy here in SoCal named Tony, he's had it for 30+ years or so.