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Posted by: 00r101 May 28 2012, 06:43 PM

Hi, just introducing myself. When I was fresh out of college in '79 I bought a '73 1.7. Had lots of fun, learned what lift throttle oversteer was without killing myself. Learned that rust is the great enemy and that a small bank account and high Porsche repair costs do not mix.

Fast forward 33 years. I own a Boxster which I love to autox but don't want to install a cage or rollbar in just for DEs (I refuse to go back on track again without proper safety equipment.) Found an ad for a nice, reasonably priced '74 914/4 track car. Not fast with a small motor but nice solid chassis, full 6 point car, gutted interior and lots of fiberglass body parts.

A quick trip to the bank followed by a 1400 mile trek with trailer and my "new" car is sitting in the garage. See pics herehttps://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/101658816083840851555/albums/5747747499572016849

Hoping to hear about things to watch out for. First thing I need to do is figure out some side-window replacements so the thing doesn't get rain in it when trailering on my open trailer.

I know that there is a Paddock section here but thought this first post should go in the Garage forum.

Regards,
Alan

Posted by: Cracker May 28 2012, 06:51 PM

Well, I hope your experience is NOT like mine...it took me a few DE's to work the "kinks" out. A 40 year old car on the track is a taxing process. It sounds like you're off to a great start! I remember that car for sale - up in MN I believe. Anyhow, that car has spent time at one of our Southern tracks - Roebling Road. Definetly a MOMENTUM car - like the boxster. Sharp looking and a good value too!

Tony/Cracker

Posted by: seanery May 28 2012, 06:54 PM

welcome to the world!

that looks like a pretty clean racer you've got! Nice one!

Posted by: PeeGreen 914 May 28 2012, 06:57 PM

Nice little race car Looks like a fun toy

Posted by: rick 918-S May 28 2012, 07:21 PM

Nice lil racer!!!

Posted by: JawjaPorsche May 28 2012, 07:44 PM

Interesting paint scheme! I like it!

Posted by: euro911 May 28 2012, 08:26 PM

Nice car

and

Feel free to post any questions if/when you run across something that doesn't seem right ...

Posted by: hot_shoe914 May 28 2012, 08:41 PM

Posted by: type47 May 29 2012, 06:30 AM

Mid-Atlantic Region? Where abouts? Potomac Region of PCA has events (in fact, one this weekend) at Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV. Check out pcapotomac.org if interested.....

Posted by: jwhcars May 29 2012, 09:51 AM

Welcome Alan , Nice looking teener !! You better be bringing it to the autox next month - looking forward to seeing the car.
Jim H

Posted by: 00r101 May 29 2012, 08:40 PM

QUOTE(jwhcars @ May 29 2012, 11:51 AM)

Posted by: 00r101 May 29 2012, 08:41 PM

QUOTE(type47 @ May 29 2012, 08:30 AM)