 more WCC mayhem - a story about CptTripps |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| mightyohm |
 Apr 26 2005, 09:10 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Advanced Member  Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,279 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest   |
If anyone ever tells you that CptTripps is not serious about 914's, point them here.
This is the story of a guy who wanted a 914 for the track day so bad that he BOUGHT one the night before, found a serious problem requiring WELDING before the car could be safely tracked, and proceeded to FIX IT IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL like it was no big deal. First let me introduce the Adobe Car, a 73 1.7 being sold by a club member suspiciously named 'bondo'. Attached image(s) 
|
   |
 
|
  |
Replies
| CptTripps |
Apr 27 2005, 05:40 AM
Post
#2
|
|
:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks guys...I was just reading other people's threads, and was like...hey...that's me! Here's my side.
I didn't get it JUST for the track, I was looking for something to take back to Ohio. Import some West-coast cars to my side of the states. After I saw the suspension crack, the price came down a bit, so a deal was struck. I heard someone say 'that guy was coming home with a car no matter what'. Not true, I was all ready to go home without one, but got a good deal. WCS, I'd make it a track car. Thought I'd see how it would do ON the track the next day! I was GOING to use the 'I won it in a raffle' story for the benefit of my wife. That's why you see 'Win Me' on the back of the car. I had Bondo make up a sign that had "$20 Raffle Tickets" on the front so I could take pictures to show my wife how I 'Won' the car...but I ended up using a local guy as the scape-goat. Vance may end up buying it from me as a driver, so he got the blame before I had to lie to her. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Bondo drove it home because I'm still trying to find a shipping company to take her to Ohio. Royce was great about it. Thanks buddy! When I went into Home Depot to return the welder, here was the conversation... Me: I've got some stuff to return here... (plunking down the 60lb box) HD Lady: Anything wrong, or just bought the wrong stuff? Me: Nope...Worked Great! HD Lady: Ok...that'll be $436.20 back on your American Express. Me: Have a great day! :Wink: HD Lady: You too. :Blush: I was SERIOUSLY in there less than 30sec. I just laughed the whole way back to the car. Howard and I were laughing after we pushed his car back into his spot. I agree...by WCC 2036, it'll be that in 3-hrs, we dropped in a 6-cyl, and added Metal-Flares, Turbo Tie-Rods, and a fresh paint-job! Thanks for the memories guys...This is a great event. I don't know about the Silver Peanut...well...maybe you are right. See ya all next year! |
|
|
|
Posts in this topic
jkeyzer more WCC mayhem - a story about CptTripps Apr 26 2005, 09:10 PM
jkeyzer Here is the crowd gathering around during the sale... Apr 26 2005, 09:11 PM jkeyzer Uh oh, look what SirAndy found...
a cracked rear s... Apr 26 2005, 09:12 PM jkeyzer So what does CptTripps do... He goes to Home Depo... Apr 26 2005, 09:13 PM jkeyzer Still setting up. Apr 26 2005, 09:14 PM jkeyzer A crowd gathers around the work site. Apr 26 2005, 09:14 PM jkeyzer CptTripps begins welding. Apr 26 2005, 09:15 PM Thorshammer I love it, sounds like something I would do. Mcgyv... Apr 26 2005, 09:16 PM jkeyzer The peanut gallery points and laughs. Apr 26 2005, 09:17 PM jkeyzer Sparks fly! Apr 26 2005, 09:17 PM jkeyzer Scott lends a hand. Apr 26 2005, 09:18 PM jkeyzer Scott gets a tan. Apr 26 2005, 09:18 PM jkeyzer That's all I've got. Does anyone have any... Apr 26 2005, 09:21 PM skline They dont rent welders at Home Depot, he bought th... Apr 26 2005, 09:21 PM skline Good capture of the full moon too Jeff. I didnt kn... Apr 26 2005, 09:24 PM Headrage Jeez, you're freaking nuts. Just let me know... Apr 26 2005, 09:36 PM Dr Evil Shhhhhhhhhhh, he won it in the "auction", remember... Apr 26 2005, 10:33 PM markb So why did I see bondo driving it out on monday? Apr 26 2005, 10:35 PM Howard <... Apr 26 2005, 10:38 PM McMark It's awaiting shipment to OHIO. http://www.914w... Apr 27 2005, 12:06 AM fiid WOW.. Cool story. Mr Tripps certainly has brass ... Apr 27 2005, 12:23 AM Brando Awesome work Doug! Thanks again for the hotel ... Apr 27 2005, 12:56 AM tdgray WTG Doug.... I knew you'd find a car. http://www.914world... Apr 27 2005, 07:12 AM Bleyseng Good story! You weld like I do, no gloves... Apr 27 2005, 07:30 AM CptTripps ... Apr 27 2005, 09:05 AM Gint That's a riot. Sounds like something I'd ... Apr 27 2005, 09:14 AM Thomas J Bliznik Hey Doug (cptTripps)
What a story. Hopefully yo... Apr 27 2005, 09:27 AM sean_v8_914 perhaps Doug can borrow Scotts wheel barrow to car... Apr 27 2005, 09:36 AM CptTripps Apr 27 2005, 09:59 AM merrill Man, talk about inspiration http://... Apr 27 2005, 11:29 AM i love porsche http://www.914world.com/bbs2/... Apr 27 2005, 11:30 AM Jenny Maybe we should pitch in and get Doug's 914 so... Apr 27 2005, 12:00 PM Aaron Cox http://www.914world.com/bbs2/... Apr 27 2005, 12:02 PM bondo Hehe, I couldn't stop chuckling as I watched t... Apr 27 2005, 12:04 PM CptTripps I think next year, we need to revise the prizes a ... Apr 27 2005, 12:24 PM Dave_Darling Apr 27 2005, 12:32 PM Demick Ya know, if I had known about that hack weld job... Apr 27 2005, 08:12 PM Howard Apr 27 2005, 08:18 PM CptTripps It was good...I made sure the car was re-teched be... Apr 27 2005, 08:19 PM jim912928 Doug, I'm also a CTO for a consumer goods manu... Apr 27 2005, 08:59 PM xsboost90 ill be at the MWC but what is the FFC???? Apr 28 2005, 09:46 AM CptTripps Fall Folliage (sp) Classic.
Info on it is nailed.... Apr 28 2005, 10:09 AM
michel richard I'm taking a serious look at coming at the FFC... Apr 28 2005, 02:13 PM |
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 14th December 2025 - 03:26 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2025 IPS, Inc.