VX-O2 meetup LA at the Peterson 2013

[Baldwin]

Ok...got a response back. We just need dates and a minimum of 10 people attend with hopefully 10 VX's as well. The VP is trying to reduce the price to $35 per person for the Vault tour which is usually $2500 with the new ownership. I'd like to propose 1/26/13, but that might be too early for people to commit. Would that work? Please let me know ASAP. Otherwise, we can also shoot for 2/16/13. I need to propose firm dates for the Petersen museum. For more info, it's at www.petersen.org and the museum is in LA.

[Baldwin]

Bye the way, this might be my last time trying to set this up. If there's someone that still wants to scan the VX-O2, let me know too. We might not get another opportunity. I'm also inviting VX-O2 designers to attend.

[VX4EJR]

Baldwin, I give you much credit for organizing this and wish I could join in!! I have family in Woodland Hills, was just out in LA and at the Rose Bowl grounds day before the big event taking kids to the Kidspace Museum. Actually saw actor Neal McDonough there. I did make a point to go to the Petersen Museum, as I said in my post here (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=23097), I got a blank stare and a "don't know what you're talking about" when I asked the whereabouts of the Isuzu VX-02, etc, etc to an actual experienced "vault" tour guide who knew just about every vehicle there. It was like either I asked about where the spaceship from Roswell was or how to get to the basement in the Alamo (joking). I was in the "vault", no Isuzu's at all were there, plenty of other rare and expensive vehicles though. Perhaps its hidden away in another part not accessible during their now open vault tour, I don't know, but I'd double check to make sure what it is they are saying you can actually see. I only say that because of the response I got when I asked.

[wintermute]

I would love to see the VX-02 in person. Please count me in for 1-26 if it happens, and thank you for organizing this.

[nocturnalVX]

Don't think the trip from Chicago is in the cards, but Cecilia's dad is excited about the possibility... We will see if he chimes in and posts here on VX.info.

[Ldub]

My 2 cents...It wouldn't be me this year, but some of the Moabites might possibly drift west, either before, or after the event.

It would be that many more folks who were closer to Cali than usual...:_confused

[SilverBullet75]

I would love to go! Count me in!
(I'll drive my VX there)
I can do either day.
Thanks!
---JIM---

[LUIE]

I just got wind of this this morning ... count me in for this one !!!! Oh ya !!!! I live 45 min from L.A. !!

[LUIE]

Oh ya , forgot to mention I'm Cecilia's dad and I'm in for any weekend date !!!!

[ron]

I'd like to go. But the 26th is way too soon for my schedule. The later date, 2/16, would probably work for me.

[vt_maverick]

Later date is better for me too. I have to go to Sacramento sometime in the next few months so I might be able to finagle a layover in LA. :cool: The more time to work the angle the better though.

[twostep1n2]

I would love to go but I have a class that I paid for set for the 26th. I will go any other weekend.

Phil

[TheGanzman]

I'm in for either date, with a pal...

[Anita]

Either date is good for me.

[Baldwin]

I'll give the Petersen the Feb Date and keep you all posted. If you can get more people in the know about the event, it'll help validate our club presence. If we have a ton of VX's show up, it might make it easier for a future event especially if I can get Isuzu to show up too...or whatever is remaining for them. Would be great to shoot for 20 VX's showing up.

[Baldwin]

FYI
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Happy New Year.

I apologize for the lengthy delay in getting this set up, but I think we’re now in a position to make the "visit" part of your request happen. We can discuss the scanning thing under separate cover, if that’s still a possibility.

As mentioned, we have changed our process for the visitors going down to the Vault. The best way to begin this process is to pick a date, determine how many in your group, and we can go from there. If there are more than 10 in your group, Citi will get you the group discount rate and we'll figure out the fee for the vault tour (usual rate is $25 + entrance) based upon your attendance - we just need to cover our costs, as I'm sure you understand.

Let us know which dates are possibilities and we'll check our calendar...

Thanks very much; we look forward to seeing you, soon.

Best regards,

Curator of the Collections
Petersen Automotive Museum

[evillecutter]

anyone ever asked if they could take it for a test drive?

[Baldwin]

Not anymore. The group did when it was still at Isuzu headquarters. You can search the forum for pics.

[wintermute]

Please count me in for either date!

[Baldwin]

Hoping to get 2/16 confirmed soon.

[Baldwin]

Ok, we have 2/23/13 confirmed to see the VX-O2 at the Petersen Automotive Museum. I need RSVP's asap so that we can lock in that day and the rate. See below. Last count from here and Facebook was about 15 people. Hopefully we can have the same or more committed. Scanning might not be as easy and will have to be done at a different date. Hit me up ASAP. I suggest getting to the museum at 10AM. We can tour the museum and then at 1PM we go to the vault to end the day with the VX-O2. Please email me at baldwin.chiu@gmail.com
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We could schedule your club for a Vault Tour on the following Saturday on February 23rd at either 1 pm. Since you’re bringing a minimum of 10 people, your club members will pay a reduced rate of $8 per person and an additional fee of $25 per person is required to access the Vault. IF you wish to scan the VX, a $500 fee is required and will need to schedule an appointment on a separate day. Thank you in advance.

I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Best,

Education Program Scheduling Coordinator

[SilverBullet75]

Confirming. 1 person. 1 VX.

[Anita]

Baldwin, I'm so sorry that that date is a no-go for me. I will be out of town on the 23rd.

Having been at the last VX museum visit, I can tell you that being allowed in the vault is one of those "chances of a lifetime" happenings. To be allowed to come face to face with so many famous and unforgettable cars is breathtaking:yesb:.

Plus, getting together with other VXers is always worth the effort! :yeso: I will be sorry not to see my Vx friends again. :(

[wintermute]

Confirmed for two people, 1 VX.

[LUIE]

Count me in dude !!!! Confirming

[rickshaw]

Hi Baldwin,

Had a great time at your last Petersen meet. Put me down for 2 persons and 1 VX.

Video from the last Petersen meet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wS3KHIVCZOU)
Pics from the last Petersen meet (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3214)

rickshaw

[Baldwin]

Looks like we have 9 confirmed so far. Hopefully we get at least 1 more...but would be great to get twice as many out here.

[VX KAT]

I'm seriously thinking about it
about 80% sure..with VX. TBD :thumbup:

[ron]

hey Baldwin...

It's a maybe for me now. Just landed a job, after 3.5 mos laid off, and I start on Monday. Depending on workload and schedule, we'll try to make it down there. But, it's too soon to tell. Definitely would like to meet and see new and old faces again!

I was one of the few fortunate ones who had the chance to drive the O2 around their parking lot during the first Isuzu VX corp. meeting. Those on the fence about attending, do so as it's a once in a lifetime op. to check out the O2 in person up close! Thanks for putting this all together! rudy

[blacksambo]

Baldwin, you are one enthusiastic dude. I salute you! Wish I lived near LA.

ITAL Design of Italy actually designed/built the VX-O2. Are you really able to import those folks? Just curious? Thx

[Baldwin]

They shut down a long time ago. They even destroyed the mold for the VX-O2. I already contacted them in Italy. Isuzu has been invited. Headquarters in OC now.

[stvdino]

Baldwin,

My wife and I will be there. This is a chance not to be missed. Thanks again for organizing this event.

Steve

[Baldwin]

Great news. Not only are we confirmed, they will give us a 2nd guided tour at no additional cost. I'll put a credit card down to keep on file, no charges will be applied. A $20 fee will be applied only in the event of a no-show or late cancellation but it sounds like we're all in. The tour duration is about one hour long. We could arrange the tour at 10:30 am ending at 11:30 am, then self-explore the exhibits for about half hour, and have lunch at Johney Rockets at noon....then go to the Vault to see the VX-O2 at 1PM.

Petersen Auto Museum http://petersen.org/
2/23/13
10:00AM
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Free parking when you bring your Isuzu VehiCROSS...other Isuzu's might pass too.
Cost $33 for 2 tours plus self guided all day pass.

[VX KAT]

I'm a go! :thumbup: Dave and I are driving in Friday, so glad we're able to attend this memorable event. :thumbup:
Looking forward to meeting several of you!
Plus it's my old stomppin' ground Wilshire/Santa Monica Blvd/Pico/West LA.
Can't wait to revisit some fav spots! :clap::clap:

[LUIE]

I am confirming 2 people and my VX !!! This is so awsome , thanx for putin this together dude !!! lookin forward to meetin all you guys !!!!!!

[WebbRacing.com]

Sounds like quite a unique opportunity to see the VX-02. I took a standard vault tour a few weeks ago and didn't see it, so they must have it tucked away in another section. I'm afraid that presently I have a track-day conflict on the 23rd, but plans could change. I'll keep an eye on this thread in the mean time. Thanks for making these arrangements.

[nocturnalVX]

I am confirming 2 people and my VX !!! This is so awsome , thanx for putin this together dude !!! lookin forward to meetin all you guys !!!!!!

Who's riding shotgun? Sabrina? Take lots of pics!

[Baldwin]

Glad you guys are coming. See ya'll soon! If you know of other SoCal VXers, hit them up and let me know if we need to add them. As long as we're over 10 people, we're good, but they want to have more accurate numbers for accounting purposes I suppose. We're pretty much right at 10 now

[JMNY]

Greay job putting this together...I wish it was closer to the East Coast and I could come.....but congrats on working hard and making this happen!

[Baldwin]

Hey guys...just a thought. Those of you coming out on the 23rd, if you have stuff you wanna sell to or buy from other members, probably a good time show your list. We can bring stuff to the meetup.

[VX KAT]

.
Great idea Baldwin.
Here's some items I can bring.
Email me if interested, can bring to LA for Saturday.
CAN SEND PICS IF INTERESTED




$60 - REAR SPARE TIRE COVER

has scratches
see before/after I applied 303
Used flash to highlight scratches
Red knobs NOT included



$150 - DRIVER SIDE MIRROR - absolutely excellent condition!


$50 - PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATOR


$50 - PASSENGER WINDOW MOTOR


$40 - DRIVER SIDE TAIL LIGHT -1" half moon shape chip piece on top EDGE of red plastic


$30 - DASH PANEL UNDER STEERING WHEEL


$10 - 2 GRAY COVER/CLIPS (go in ceiling)


$10 - 3 BLACK SMALL COVER/CLIPS -SHORTER STEM -not sure if they go in rear interior panels or where


$160 - REAR CARGO AREA CARPET- RARE FIND in great condition


$10- GLASS RUN - PASSENGER SIDE- Very good condition, except one split, can be glued. Good back up.


$15/$10 - RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON BODY, goes down into front door jam.
$15 - DRIVER SIDE - SMALL RIP LIKE MINE.
$10 - PASSENGER SIDE - SMALL RIP, AND SMALL CHUNK MISSING AT ABOUT 1 O'CLOCK POSITION.




FREE STUFF - EMAIL ME IF YOU WANT ANY OF THIS

POWER STEERING CAP

COOLANT RESERVOIR CAP

COOLANT RESERVOIR OVERFLOW CAP

DRAIN TUBE FOR HOOD INSERT

BOTTOM PART OF INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BEZEL (THAT HOLDS WINDOW BUTTONS)-ATTACHES TO DOOR PANEL, FORMS THE BOTTOM OF THE BEZEL HANDLE

ABS MODULE BLACK METAL BRACKET




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[JoFotoz]

Great job putting this all together AGAIN Baldwin!!

If I hadnt been last time, I'd be there this time...

..but VX is in bits, and I'm just too busy right now.

Have a blast..its a great day out....and the T/shirts from the shop last ages..
....and dont shrink!!!!

Jo

[SilverBullet75]

Hey KAT (or anyone else that's going),

Do you happen to have the clips that the sun visors clip into?
I need the right side or both, or the whole sun visor set with mounts.
Let me know!
The guys that did the sunroof broke mine....
Thanks!
---JIM---

[VX KAT]

Hey KAT (or anyone else that's going),

Do you happen to have the clips that the sun visors clip into?
I need the right side or both, or the whole sun visor set with mounts.
Let me know!
The guys that did the sunroof broke mine....
Thanks!
---JIM---

Darn Jim, I just had a set of those clips with that salvage VX/parts project I was doing over the past few months, but sold now.
When are you getting in? We're going Frid, should arrive by 7pm or so.

[VxSport]

PM me.... I got you covered on one. however I won"t be there.


Hey KAT (or anyone else that's going),

Do you happen to have the clips that the sun visors clip into?
I need the right side or both, or the whole sun visor set with mounts.
Let me know!
The guys that did the sunroof broke mine....
Thanks!
---JIM---

[SilverBullet75]

PM me.... I got you covered on one. however I won"t be there. Thanks VXSPORT! Let me confirm exactly which one(s) I need in the morning and I'll let you know.



When are you getting in? We're going Frid, should arrive by 7pm or so.
I'm leaving Vegas around 5PM Friday, staying at Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East. I'll drive the rest of the way in the morning on Saturday.
Where are you guys staying?

[SilverBullet75]

I arrived an hour early. If anyone is checking the forum, and wants to hang out, I'm at the Starbucks on Fairfax and Olympic.
My name is Jim, I've got buzzed head and black jacket on.
:)

Hey, where do we park at the museum?

[blacksambo]

I will be looking forward to a report later to day. Thx

[SilverBullet75]

Found the parking entrance. LOL
Not sure how I missed that big sign saying PARKING.

I'm on the bottom floor on the left as you enter.

[vt_maverick]

Man I hate that I couldn't make it out there for this... :(

[VxSport]

me too. I was in LA for the night in Dec. I wanted to go out for this too.


Man I hate that I couldn't make it out there for this... :(

[LUIE]

Mann . Had a blast at the meet ! Thanx Baldwin for settin the meet ! So glad to meet you guys Today !!! Baldwin is THE MAN !!!

[Ldub]

OK....somebody has to say it....:bla:

PICS...OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN...:smilewink

[nocturnalVX]

OK....somebody has to say it....:bla:

PICS...OR IT DIDN'T HAPPEN...:smilewink
:flower: Here you go bro...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image19.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/image20.jpg
... and I wasn't even there! Photos were borrowed from Luie's co-pilot. Thanks Sabrina! :heart:

[VxSport]

sweet... more please.

[Ldub]

:flower: Here you go bro...

:thanx: Mang...:yes:

Sabrina's got a W-I-D-E lens...:thumbup:

[wintermute]

Had an amazing time! Thanks again for organizing this Baldwin. It was great fun meeting everyone, and seeing such stunningly fine examples of this wonderful vehicle.

Cheers!

[nocturnalVX]

It was great fun ... seeing such stunningly fine examples of this wonderful vehicle. Cheers!

The advantages of living out West... Here, we get to see stunningly less rusted examples of this wonderful vehicle. I can't wait to have mine out there, and then have it Foose-ified (sp?) to better-than-new condition... :cool!:

[vt_maverick]

Okay so I have to believe Sue took a few hundred pictures while she was there - where are those?!? ;)

[vt_maverick]

So VxSport forwarded me pictures Sue sent him, and I have to say the most hilarious picture is of the undercarriage, which shows a rusty muffler despite only having 2500-ish miles on the clock and having been stored in a vault for much of its life. I'll post the pic tomorrow if Sue doesn't put it up tonight.

[VX KAT]

Here ya go. The rusty muffler was one of my favorites too! The Petersen tour guide person told us this "garage" set up was for some Craftsman commerical.

NICE rims, eh Mav??!! ;) :thumbup: I think they're a few shades different than ours, more of a taupe color than the silvery/pearl white of our rims. Very sharp though!

Dave and I both noticed the better handling with the wider offset rims/tires. We have a 6 mile mountain segment at the top of Prescott that's nothing but sharp mountain switchbacks/curves, and the VX was noticeably easier to handle it. I've been through it at least 5 times prior, and this was really easier!

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[VX KAT]

Interior shots:
I really liked the decorative piece on the passenger airbag, and passenger floor area with the 3 raised bars. Nice continuity of the design lines of the ribs on side of door.

This silver logo is on the piece between the two seats, I though it looked cool.
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Thought it looked really stupid having the HVAC controls up at the very top of the center stack :_thinking
Obviously done to move the stereo down to that 3rd section..
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And lastly, a big shout out to Baldwin for so much time/work setting this up. It was far more extraordinary than I expected! The VX-O2 was fantastic, but the the entire museum was fantastic. The dossants were very knowledgable and gave us so much interesting info on everything. There were at least 3 cars there I'd never even heard of..now I'm not the ultimate historian, but I do know quite a bit….but never heard of this one…
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[JoFotoz]

Ok....who swiped the 4x4 shifter knob ... :eek:

And, even having seen it "live" last time...

..I never noticed ther lack of front side marker light till now :confused:


She still looks MIGHTY good!

Jo

[Ldub]

Ok....who swiped the 4x4 shifter knob ... :eek:

Dat same bastige prolly horked tha ciggy lighter too...:upsetgray

[VxSport]

Does anyone have pics of the inside trunk or the rear inside door?

[rickshaw]

Here's some video from The Petersen.

http://youtu.be/IzxUWSbmDWo
http://youtu.be/SNvAa00wLmc
http://youtu.be/8RSKZVy9HuY
http://youtu.be/OU-9bO7iLZE

[Baldwin]

Glad everyone came out. Wish more did, but we had a good turnout still. Was happy to meet some of you for the first time including Steve Jennes and Scott Hyde....former Isuzu guys...and Scott being the coverboy for the VX-O2 on the In Roads magazine. Dope. I can't believe it took almost 1 year of working with the Petersen to get this set up. I'll email you guys the coordinator I worked with's info and maybe you can all give her a thank you and shoot her one of your fav pics with you and the VX-O2. Might make it easier for a future visit. Funny thing, on my way home, I saw an Ironman on the 10 fwy and it she had no idea of the meet. What a waste.

[Y33TREKker]

I can't help it, I've become fixated on the side-view mirrors on the VX-02. I'm wondering if they were custom made, or whether they're simply a take-off from another vehicle and paint-matched to suit.

I personally just think that the stock VX Isuzu-ish side mirrors date the overall look of the VX much more than necessary, especially when that could have easily been remedied with the simple addition of VX-02 aero-type mirrors.

So thank you all for the pictures and video. Now I at least have some more visual references to work with for finding some possible custom mirrors.

[JoFotoz]

There were some pics from the first visit...


Does anyone have pics of the inside trunk or the rear inside door?

...not sure who took them, I checked my pics..I didnt!

Suffice to say..its UGLY.
Lots of square tube bracing and MacGyver -isms !

Its an exterior 'concept'...and kind of thrown together where the sun dont shine!

I'm sure when originally exhibited they NEVER opened up the back for viewing :eek:

Jo

[Y33TREKker]

P.S. - Cece (and with all due respect if you're reading this too Gil), your sister is h-h-h-ot. Next time you speak with your parents feel free to relay my compliments to the chefs. :p

[VX KAT]

I can't help it, I've become fixated on the side-view mirrors on the VX-02. I'm wondering if they were custom made, or whether they're simply a take-off from another vehicle and paint-matched to suit.

I personally just think that the stock VX Isuzu-ish side mirrors date the overall look of the VX much more than necessary, especially when that could have easily been remedied with the simple addition of VX-02 aero-type mirrors.

So thank you all for the pictures and video. Now I at least have some more visual references to work with for finding some possible custom mirrors.

wow, how stange, that's the second thing I DIDN"T notice on the VX-02 (first being the front fender marker lights)! I never even noticed they were different..how's tha possible :_thinking, when I could tell you a multitude of very extreme details like how many texture bumps are in one square inch of cladding :laugho:
Guess it was just too much adrenaline and havin' fun wid da gang! :thumbup:

but hey, I DID notice it was a convertible! :goof:

Those mirrors are super sharp!

Oh Jason :wave: can you whip up one as a model on your CNC jr machine? :wave:

[vt_maverick]

Does anyone have pics of the inside trunk or the rear inside door?

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3214/Vxo2_13.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3214/Vxo2_14.jpg

Check out rickshaw's library of VX-O2 shots here:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3214

[Baldwin]

The side mirrors were taken from a 2000 dodge neon I think. So don't be that impressed. :) Chif and Steve from Isuzu told me.

[rickshaw]

I posted my pics from the Petersen Meet

Pics from The Parking Lot meet-up (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3306)

Pics of the VX-02 (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/3307)

[dietz99vcross]

Is that a center console with cup holders?

[blacksambo]

Congrats to Baldwin and the gang that made this outing a success. Also, kudos to ITAL Designs for creating such a celebrated concept car. It makes us all dream a little bit larger and really appreciate the special trucks we all own. The VX-02 was truly on that "Mission to Mars" imagination-wise! Hats off to that movie-star car!

[Triathlete]

Got to love the dash mounted rally race timer :)

[Y33TREKker]

The side mirrors were taken from a 2000 dodge neon I think. So don't be that impressed. :) Chif and Steve from Isuzu told me.
Cool, thanks for the info. I'd already found a few mirrors on Ebay that looked to have a very similar shape to the mounting section, but it's always difficult to tell if it would be a simple bolt on or whether further modification would be required. Either way, I can't help but be impressed with how much better the Neon mirrors make the VX look compared to the stock side-mirror/air-brakes. (I'm guessing 5 mpg better mileage with the simple addition of some aero mirrors.) ;)

[Ldub]

Got to love the dash mounted rally race timer :)

LOL...they were originally gonna put it on tha oil pan, but it was too hard to set....:laughing: