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> OT: Hung out with Chuck Beck and son Randy..., in ATL, and watched the birth of a brand new 904!
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post Oct 27 2007, 02:04 PM
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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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post Oct 27 2007, 02:12 PM
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post Oct 27 2007, 02:18 PM
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more pics and last pic of Randy Beck & Chuck Beck


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post Oct 27 2007, 02:43 PM
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Amazing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

Thanks for sharing. That
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post Oct 27 2007, 06:05 PM
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Must hit the Lotto, Must have one of these (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

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post Oct 27 2007, 07:06 PM
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i love those cars.

thanks, bill.
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post Oct 27 2007, 07:22 PM
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I have the old version.
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it's Chuck Becks copy when he work for Avanti.
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post Oct 27 2007, 09:27 PM
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Very cool Bill! That's what your engine should be in... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Oct 27 2007, 09:45 PM
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So totally awesome.

Someone, quick, make me rich so I could afford to get one...

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post Oct 27 2007, 10:02 PM
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Okay, I'll bite....what does a 904 replica kit cost? (sans drivetrain)
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post Oct 27 2007, 11:01 PM
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Met Randy out here in Rancho a few months ago.. great Porsche guy to talk with.
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post Oct 27 2007, 11:33 PM
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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)
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post Oct 27 2007, 11:39 PM
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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?

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post Oct 28 2007, 07:58 AM
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QUOTE(wbergtho @ Oct 27 2007, 09:39 PM) *

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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.



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post Oct 28 2007, 10:32 AM
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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.
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post Oct 28 2007, 10:40 AM
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QUOTE(wbergtho @ Oct 28 2007, 08:32 AM) *

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
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post 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
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post Oct 28 2007, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(Wes V @ Oct 28 2007, 08:40 AM) *

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/
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post Oct 28 2007, 11:45 AM
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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
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post Oct 28 2007, 12:30 PM
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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
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