OT: Hung out with Chuck Beck and son Randy..., in ATL, and watched the birth of a brand new 904! |
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OT: Hung out with Chuck Beck and son Randy..., in ATL, and watched the birth of a brand new 904! |
wbergtho |
Oct 27 2007, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
I flew out to ATL and hung out with my friend Randy Beck (son of the famous Chuck Beck...IE 550 Spyder, Shogun, Lister and now 904's). Had a great time with my dirty clothes helping out and watching the production of a new 904 reproduction. The old man is 70 and moves around the place like an uncaged lion. This SOB has more energy than Randy & I combined!...Hell, he even has a 5 year old daughter to keep him on his toes when he comes home from the shop! A real man's man. If you've ever met him you'll know what I mean. The car's are all stainless & fiberglass...very high quality hand laid fiberglass to the exacting standards Chuck Beck has developed over the years. With a 3.6 with around 300HP bolted into a 904...you have a very aerodynamic car weighing in at 1700 lbs. This all translates into a very well balanced & extremely fast car. Chuck explained to me that he would soon build a 1400 lb all aluminum framed/lighter fibreglass build up utilizing a real 685 HP 962 twin turbo engine!!! I can't wait for the ride in that one. All in all, a very satisfying experience in ATL learning how every nut & bolt and every piece of fibreglass is thoughtfully crafted into an awesome new 904!
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wbergtho |
Oct 27 2007, 02:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
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wbergtho |
Oct 27 2007, 02:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
more pics and last pic of Randy Beck & Chuck Beck
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McMark |
Oct 27 2007, 02:43 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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carr914 |
Oct 27 2007, 06:05 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,082 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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lotus_65 |
Oct 27 2007, 07:06 PM
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904svo |
Oct 27 2007, 07:22 PM
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rick 918-S |
Oct 27 2007, 09:27 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,499 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Very cool Bill! That's what your engine should be in... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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VaccaRabite |
Oct 27 2007, 09:45 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So totally awesome.
Someone, quick, make me rich so I could afford to get one... Zach |
woobn8r |
Oct 27 2007, 10:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 607 Joined: 7-January 07 From: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 7,435 Region Association: None |
Okay, I'll bite....what does a 904 replica kit cost? (sans drivetrain)
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Oct 27 2007, 11:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
Met Randy out here in Rancho a few months ago.. great Porsche guy to talk with.
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wbergtho |
Oct 27 2007, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
QUOTE Okay, I'll bite....what does a 904 replica kit cost? (sans drivetrain) 50K (Randy is quite a knowledgeable fabricator and driver. A real bonified Porsche enthusiast! ...Anyone who has raced against him knows he is very gifted and quite a nice guy on top of it all) His dad Chuck is an amazing guy. Words cannot describe how intense and determined he is to produce a very nice reproduction! The stories that come flying out of him are as amazing as he is! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
wbergtho |
Oct 27 2007, 11:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
QUOTE I love it. it's Chuck Becks copy when he work for Avanti. It's interesting to see someone on the forum who has one of Chuck's cars. Looks nice! Does it have a 3.6 in it? Bill |
904svo |
Oct 28 2007, 07:58 AM
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904SVO Group: Members Posts: 1,118 Joined: 17-November 05 From: Woodstock,Georgia Member No.: 5,146 |
QUOTE I love it. it's Chuck Becks copy when he work for Avanti. It's interesting to see someone on the forum who has one of Chuck's cars. Looks nice! Does it have a 3.6 in it? Bill My car has a 2.0 ltr out of a 914, over 95% of the parts in the car came off a 914 I bought for $200. I have added A/C, roll up windows, floor mounted pedals and a home made rear grill. Attached image(s) |
wbergtho |
Oct 28 2007, 10:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
904SVO,
That is real nice! The rear grill looks like a project in itself. How much does your 904 weigh? I bet it is noticably faster than a 914. |
904svo |
Oct 28 2007, 10:40 AM
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904SVO Group: Members Posts: 1,118 Joined: 17-November 05 From: Woodstock,Georgia Member No.: 5,146 |
904SVO, That is real nice! The rear grill looks like a project in itself. How much does your 904 weigh? I bet it is noticably faster than a 914. Car weights 1750 lbs, engine rear wheel HP = 100 Car is a daily driver also. Fun to drive, neighbor describe it as a go-cart on steroids |
Wes V |
Oct 28 2007, 10:40 AM
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Pure unobtainium!
Is 50K for a "turnkey" or minus drivetrain. What transmission is used? What is the rear suspension configuration? What is the front suspension configuration? I wonder what the (snooty) Porsche guys will think about it. Gee, is it a "Porsche" or just another kit-car. Wes |
904svo |
Oct 28 2007, 11:28 AM
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904SVO Group: Members Posts: 1,118 Joined: 17-November 05 From: Woodstock,Georgia Member No.: 5,146 |
Pure unobtainium! Is 50K for a "turnkey" or minus drivetrain. What transmission is used? What is the rear suspension configuration? What is the front suspension configuration? I wonder what the (snooty) Porsche guys will think about it. Gee, is it a "Porsche" or just another kit-car. Wes Chuck car is a rolling chassis you supply the engine and trans the supension is coils over shocks just like a 904. Check out his website http://chuckbeck904.com/ |
Wes V |
Oct 28 2007, 11:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
OK, I'm in love.
But much like my desire for Jessica Alba, it's pretty much just a dream that isn't going to happen. Wes |
lotus_65 |
Oct 28 2007, 12:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
904svo, you bought what for $200.? don't tell me the shell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
QUOTE My car has a 2.0 ltr out of a 914, over 95% of the parts in the car came off a 914 I bought for $200. I have added A/C, roll up windows, floor mounted pedals and a home made rear grill. |
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