Fourth Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together-Saturday, June 27, 2009
 

The FOURTH Texas Mercedes-Benz Get Together is coming soon! Caravans leaving from Austin, the DFW Metroplex, and Houston will once again converge upon the midway point between Houston and Dallas on I-45 known as Centerville on Saturday, June 27, 2009 for a day filled with automotive fun! Let's get as many cars and people as we can to come to the meet and show them how we do meets down here in Texas, ;). It doesn't matter what kind of Mercedes-Benz you have, old, new, pristine, ragged, diesel, gas, Sprinter or whatever, we want YOU to attend so that we can have a diverse cross-section of cars and enthusiasts to enjoy the day. Got family members, friends, or neighbors who drive Mercedes-Benzes? Tell them to come on out! Caravans departing from each city will depart at a time that gives them a 12:00 Noon arrival time in Centerville. We will have reserved parking and a BBQ lunch in a room reserved just for us at the world famous Woody's Smokehouse on the NORTHBOUND side of I-45. After everyone has eaten, we'll head 4 miles south of town on old Highway 75 to Fort Boggy State Park for the Show and Shine! Unlike previous years, there is no longer an admission cost for entry into the state park. (added 5/7/09) We will hand out awards based on People's Choice for best Vintage Model (Pre 1980), Best 1980s Model, Best 1990s Model, and best 2000-present Model. Bring the camera, PLENTY of water and some sunscreen to the park because it WILL be hot, not as hot as the July meets, but still hot. Come on and have some fun with fellow "BenzNuts".

Departure Points:

Austin
Dell Diamond (Round Rock)
3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd (US 79)
Round Rock, TX 78665
Meet at 9:15am, depart at 9:45am
Map:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/3400+E+Palm+Valley+Blvd+Round+Rock+TX+78665-3906/

Dallas/Ft. Worth #1 (Along I-45 South)
Parking Lot in front of Carl's Jr. @ Love's Truck Stop
2500 S I-45
Hutchins, TX 75141-4256
Meet at 10:00am, depart at 10:30am
Map:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/2500+S+Interstate+45+Service+Rd+Hutchins+TX+75141-4256/#a/maps/l::2500+S+Interstate+45+Service+Rd:Hutchins:TX:75141-4256::32.6227:-96.695:street:/m::12:32.6227:-96.695:0:0:/io:0:::::f:EN:M:/e

Dallas/Ft. Worth #2 (Along US 287)
Starbucks (in front of Wal-Mart)
1198 N. Hwy 77 (near intersection of Hwy 77 and 287)
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Meet at 9:30am, depart at 10:00am (please note the new depature time of 10:00am as of 5/9/09)(note: this caravan will take a small break en route)
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Waxahachie&state=TX&address=1198+N+Highway+77&zipcode=75165-5102&country=US&latitude=32.416583&longitude=-96.84103&geocode=ADDRESS

Houston
Cracker Barrel Parking Lot (behind the Cracker Barrel, closer to the hotel)
14765 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77090
Meet at 9:45am, depart at 10:15am
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/Houston+TX+77090-6503/

San Antonio
HEB Parking Lot
17460 IH 35 North (near FM 3009)
Schertz, TX 78154
Meet at 7:30am, depart at 8:00am (note: this caravan will meet up with the Austin caravan in Round Rock at 9:30am)
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Schertz&state=TX&address=17460+Ih+35+North

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Website:http://www.woodys-smokehouse.com/

Announce your intentions of attending in this thread.

Video from last year's meet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x37kMWDhVAo

Pics from the last three meets.
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See you there!
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This would be a realistic goal for me to bring Trigger, if it gets painted by then. Otherwise I'll just bring Ol' Turbo.

I'm in... I don't know if I will be with the Dallas or Austin group.

Aye. Coda & I are planning on attending.

I'm looking forward to you and Coda coming back.:D

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Did Coda have any work done since the last meet? I think I recall you saying something about having a new paintjob?

I'm looking forward to it, and already wondering what to bring this time? my other 6.9 has ice cold R134 A/C, or one of my 5.0 SLC's. No matter what I bring, this time, i'll make sure I bring a cooler and lots of water!

I'm on for it! :clap: Just so long as nuthin' comes up to prevent me :cry3:, I'm going to be there! Probably going to try to hook up with DFW #1 group. See ya then! :thumbup:

The first post just about tells you everything.....although there are additions:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/242292-coda-1986-300sdl-journey-continues.html?highlight=coda+journey

Well, I'll go ahead and start the list. Others who are attending, just copy and paste this list to your post and add your name.

1. H-townbenzoboy (HOU)
2. TylerH860 (DFW #1 or #2 or AUS)
3. daw_two (Memphis, TN)
4. alabbasi (DFW #1 or #2)
5. gearhead (DFW #1)
6. Jordaan-DMC12 (Palm Springs, CA (maybe))
7. JackG (HOU)
8. JimmyL (DFW #1)

1. H-townbenzoboy (HOU)
2. TylerH860 (DFW #1 or #2 or AUS)
3. daw_two (Memphis, TN)
4. alabbasi (DFW #1 or #2)
5. gearhead (DFW #1)
6. Jordaan-DMC12 (Palm Springs, CA (maybe))
7. JackG (HOU)
8. JimmyL (DFW #1)
9. E150GT (Aus or alone)(with a driving partner)

A note for those who are going to swap or buy parts.

If you buy parts from anyone at the meet or swap parts with anyone at the meet, you are doing so at YOUR OWN RISK. I want us all to have fun, but let me make it clear that I will not be held responsible for lost money, damaged or defective parts, potential harm, injury, or damage caused by parts acquired at the meet. PeachParts, BenzWorld, MBWorld, SLKWorld, MyMBOnline, MBCA, and any other discussion forums or organizations that have information posted or published about this event will also not be held responsible for lost money, damaged or defective parts, potential harm, injury, or damage caused by parts acquired at the meet.

1. H-townbenzoboy (HOU)
2. TylerH860 (DFW #1 or #2 or AUS)
3. daw_two (Memphis, TN)
4. alabbasi (DFW #1 or #2)
5. gearhead (DFW #1)
6. Jordaan-DMC12 (Palm Springs, CA (maybe))
7. JackG (HOU)
8. JimmyL (DFW #1)
9. E150GT (Aus or alone)(with a driving partner)
10. texholdem (DFW #1)

bump, can we get a sticky for this thread?

Due to increased interest from individuals in San Antonio, a depature point has been set up for SA. I have also posted this info to the first post in the thread.

San Antonio
HEB Parking Lot
17460 IH 35 North (near FM 3009)
Schertz, TX 78154
Meet at 7:30am, depart at 8:00am (note: this caravan will meet up with the Austin caravan in Round Rock at 9:30am)
Map: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Schertz&state=TX&address=17460+Ih+35+North

If at all possible, I will be there from Abilene. It seems a long way to drive for lunch, but such is life. It its worthwile, it takes effort! I will bring my junkyard refugee (82 300D turbo) and probably my wife.

Update!

This is one you'll all enjoy. Fort Boggy State Park no longer has admission fees. In other words, the PARK ENTRY IS FREE.:D