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Posted by: Claymore_5by5 Mar 22 2006, 03:22 PM

Hello everybody!!

My name is Robert, but I picked up the nickname of Claymore while I was in the Army.

I was recently retired from the Army after 21 years (medically), so, naturally, my wife left me. Go Figure. Right after that, I had to have surgery to fix the damage the Army did and had to celebrate my 40th birthday on a walker. Instant midlife crisis!!

So I did what any red-blooded american male would do: I bought a '74 Porsche 2.0. I was fortunate enough to catch one of those once-in-a-lifetime deals. $500.00!! I've got shrink my photos before I can post a picture of the beast.

I'll be pestering y'all for advice and ideas, so, in advance, I thank you and apologize.

Robert

Posted by: jd74914 Mar 22 2006, 03:24 PM

Welcome to the club smilie_pokal.gif

You got a great deal on that 2.0 biggrin.gif

Posted by: markb Mar 22 2006, 03:27 PM

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Now don't forget to invest in the manditory 4 jackstands. laugh.gif

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 22 2006, 03:29 PM

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oh, and ...

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Posted by: ChrisNPDrider Mar 22 2006, 03:37 PM

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Wow, what a roller coaster...from my experience with the 914 so far, only 6 months, it would be a lot easier to spend time and money on the car w/o the woman around laugh.gif

This web site and the "search" function should keep you busy for hours. I spend way too much time daydreaming about 3.6L twin plug engines, polished Fuchs, and Koni Yellows...wlecome to the club!
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Posted by: sk8kat1 Mar 22 2006, 03:42 PM

QUOTE (markb @ Mar 22 2006, 01:27 PM)
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Now don't forget to invest in the manditory 4 jackstands. laugh.gif

and get a good welder to attach them with!! av-943.gif

Posted by: drewvw Mar 22 2006, 03:43 PM




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You'll quickly discover that these guys (and gals) are the best when it comes to helping out with almost anything....

Posted by: lotus_65 Mar 22 2006, 03:55 PM

w e l c o m e . . .


don't expect to think about too many other things.


don't expect to ever finish it.


have a good therapist on the off chance you can't log in.


you've been warned~


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Posted by: Flat VW Mar 22 2006, 03:56 PM

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My wife Laurie and I rode our teener across Highway 32 all across Missouri and Kansas on our return to Arizona from the Fall Foliage Classic this year. I like farmland, it reminds me of my youth in Michigan.

I betting you will like the information and the comraderie you may find here like no where else.

welcome to the non-club, someone will explain later....

John wavey.gif

Posted by: Howard Mar 22 2006, 03:59 PM

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Share the Claymore story. Did you forget to read the "This side towards enemy" sticker?

Posted by: KaptKaos Mar 22 2006, 04:00 PM

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Thank you for your service.

You'll find lots of fun here.

Posted by: SLITS Mar 22 2006, 04:36 PM

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Well, now that that's over....let the bashing begin! poke.gif

Posted by: Headrage Mar 22 2006, 04:38 PM

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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Mar 22 2006, 05:07 PM

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You're probably better off without her. Nice score on the 914. If you have any questions about the car ask Slits.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: ClayPerrine Mar 22 2006, 05:39 PM

Welcome....

Thank you for all your years of service!!!


BTW.....




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Posted by: Claymore_5by5 Mar 22 2006, 05:45 PM

Wow!! I wasn't expecting that quick of a response!

As for the questions:

I have six jack stands, two floor jacks, a MIG, compressor, and a good set of tools.

My ex tried to take my tools and pretty much everything else I had. Little did she know that I had proof of her having an affair while I was at Ft Leonard Wood being processed out for advanced arthritis in my hips and spine. It helped that the judge was retired Army also!! I am one of the few males to ever come out of Greene County divorce court getting alimony!!

So, to my ex, I say finger.gif

As far as the Claymore name goes, I was at a leadership school years ago (PLDC) and part of the course was to set up a defensive position. When the instructors came to my foxhole, they found I had set up my Claymore mines in a "non-standard" fashion. I had them in the trees at just above head height and angled downward with thier blast areas forming a crossfire. They asked me why I had not followed the guidelines about placement and I explained to them why my way was more effective and that the "book" had no imagination. After some discussion, they agreed and passed me for that section of the course. The instructors then started calling me SGT Claymore for the rest of the training cycle. My fellow students started doing the same. When I returned to my unit, I found out that my First Sergeant had called the academy to check on my progress and they had told him of the Claymore name and he started calling me that when I returned. It just sort of stuck after that.

I think I can post pictures now so here goes.........








Posted by: Claymore_5by5 Mar 22 2006, 05:46 PM

Nope, still no pictures. Any ideas, should I use something like PhotoBucket?

Posted by: Grimstead Mar 22 2006, 05:52 PM

QUOTE (Claymore_5by5 @ Mar 22 2006, 03:46 PM)
Nope, still no pictures. Any ideas, should I use something like PhotoBucket?

You can load them directly to this site, they just need to be re-sized enough.

See if this helps,

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=16&t=18420

oh yeah....
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Posted by: joeav8tor Mar 22 2006, 05:57 PM

welcome to the club brother! nice find on the 2.0, there are plenty of knowledgeable and great people here to help you along the way...I am also a former Army guy...spent 10 years on active duty flying Chinook helicopters as a Warrant Officer...now I am in the Air National Guard flying Blackhawks...congrats on your retirement....enjoy yourself....no more deployments or field time for you...good luck and have fun with your 914...
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Posted by: SirAndy Mar 22 2006, 05:57 PM

QUOTE (Claymore_5by5 @ Mar 22 2006, 03:46 PM)
Nope, still no pictures. Any ideas, should I use something like PhotoBucket?

don't preview your posts if you have pictures attached. they'll be lost in space.
keep them under 300kb in filesize, 640 x 480 works good, JPG with medium compression (5) and 72 dpi resolution ...

check out the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=SF&f=16 section ...
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Posted by: Claymore_5by5 Mar 22 2006, 06:05 PM

Got the Avatar working, now for the Photo!!




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Posted by: Claymore_5by5 Mar 22 2006, 06:07 PM

Success!!! I'd been reviewing the post beforehand and that must have been the problem!!!

On with more Pics!!




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Posted by: SLITS Mar 22 2006, 06:10 PM

Uh Oh, it's purple...errr burgandy...errrr Aubergine....yeh, that's it Aubergine


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Nice car by the way

Posted by: MecGen Mar 22 2006, 06:21 PM

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Mid life crisis's are underrated, you get to do a whole bunch of stupid stuff and get get to blame it on the "CRISIS" screwy.gif And as far as they go...new (to you) Porsche, garage full of tools, and single........
I'de say you did pretty good clap56.gif when you getting a Tattoo?
74 2.0l are probably the highest valued 4 cyl Porsche, you could double your money just by selling the motor.
You scored ! mueba.gif

+Karma from Canada
Later

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Posted by: Twystd1 Mar 22 2006, 06:24 PM

Welcome to your new life.. Of rust and fun..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Twystd1

Posted by: dinomium Mar 22 2006, 06:25 PM

yeah, what those guys said!

Posted by: Claymore_5by5 Mar 22 2006, 06:26 PM

Thanks, I don't know what to call that color. But I am pretty sure that's a butt-print in the dust on the front!!

The car belonged to a guy I knew at Ft Leonard Wood. He was discharged and went home to Phoenix with the plan that he'd drive back with a truck and trailer to bring it back. The plan didn't work out obviously, so he started calling guys that he knew liked the car and offering to sell it to them. I was the first one he called mueba.gif

He says a valve retainer has popped off, so the car only ran on three cyl. I heard the car run like that. Sounded real rough, but no metallic clattering, so I hope the vlave didn't get into the cyl. I haven't pulled the motor yet, so I'm not sure. But, for $500, you can't beat it!!!

Posted by: Dr. Roger Mar 22 2006, 06:29 PM

you got THAT car for THAT price??? Awesome deal!

as for the little ex... 'eff 'er. There's more where she came from.

I've got the proof to back that up. laugh.gif

These people here are awesome BTW... smilie_pokal.gif

Posted by: effutuo101 Mar 22 2006, 06:29 PM

smilie_pokal.gif Nice! Good luck and welcome to our world.
Chris

Posted by: Joe Sharp Mar 22 2006, 06:43 PM

Robert: Welcome to the maaddness. Nice score on the car. I'm sure you aready know what you've found here. Nother nice score.So lifer, you you get retierment and alomoney. You playing the lotto? I wanna split tickets with you.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

Posted by: vesnyder Mar 22 2006, 06:47 PM

Welcome aboard! Between this board, working on you car and driving it you won't have any time for a wife anyway wink.gif This place has given me confidence to attempt things I would have never tried otherwise. Have fun - and thanks for your service to the country - it's guys like you that make my lifestyle possible!

Posted by: sherman1 Mar 22 2006, 07:04 PM

Dude, $500 bucks - was that with, or without an engine... shocked[1].gif

jk - nice score, regardless!

Glad you go the P-Bucket figured out so's we can see that killer deal clap56.gif aktion035.gif



Cheers,
Ken


Posted by: BigDBass Mar 22 2006, 07:14 PM


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Nice car and great deal! I've only arrived at the non-club lately myself and I can tell you already that it's like nothing else I've ever encountered. This is one heck of a fun, funny, benevolent, generous, quirky, clever, wise, etc, etc, bunch of people! And everyone loves beer.gif. You're already hooked and you don't even know it.

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Posted by: Joseph Mills Mar 22 2006, 08:13 PM

Welcome Claymore!

I love that first pic. It has everything. biggrin.gif

Assuming the position on jackstands...

Oil spots on the floor underneath...

Trouble light warming the engine bay...

Good job... and good score on the teener.! rolleyes.gif


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Posted by: STL914 Mar 31 2006, 11:57 AM

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Hi Robert. Like the sign says, Welcome. This site is addictive and should have a warning label.

Where the hell in MO is Cleaver? How far are you from St. Louis?

Posted by: drewvw Mar 31 2006, 01:16 PM



great deal....like the color

Posted by: rick 918-S Mar 31 2006, 01:26 PM

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Posted by: rleonardccemtp Mar 31 2006, 02:48 PM

welcome.png enough with the ar15.gif , time to switch tools sawzall-smiley.gif and welder.gif and don't forget beer3.gif . All that car, and noone to nag at ya...you're gonna have a blast (intentional pun). Thanx for your service and look forward to seeing you on the road.


p.s. No relation to Ft Leonard or his Wood! rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Toast Mar 31 2006, 03:06 PM

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Welcome Robert!

That first picture post is perfect! Jackstands, hanging light, level, tools on the ground, and OIL SPOTS! laugh.gif

oops, Joseph Mills beat me to it. rolleyes.gif

Hope you get over your Army sickness soon, because you are going to get down with the 914 sickness. happy11.gif



Question:
How are the Longs, Hell Hole, and Battery tray area?

Posted by: Steve Thacker Mar 31 2006, 03:16 PM

QUOTE (lotus_65 @ Mar 22 2006, 05:55 PM)
w e l c o m e . . .


don't expect to think about too many other things.


don't expect to ever finish it.


have a good therapist on the off chance you can't log in.


you've been warned~


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AMEN to what he said. It has hosed up my life and wallet firrr-sure, but I'm not complaining biggrin.gif

Anyways welcome to the board. Your car in combination with this group of well meaning but demented people will keep you entertained. A special treat is there are actually quite a few of us broken down, dilapidated vets here on the board. So we can talk shop and military-ese no problemo. Apologies on the Mrs leaving. If it will make you feel better, I hope the door hit her in the ass on the way out. ar15.gif

Welcome aboard...


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