 My East Coast Tour, ...Thus Far... |
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| gfulcher |
 Dec 26 2006, 10:24 AM
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Diagnosis: Automobilitus. Prognosis: Terminal  Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 3-January 04 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 1,501 Region Association: Northern California  |
Hey all - glad that everything is back and all of the original posts available - My tolerance for "office politics" are long gone and I was about to kiss the 914 community (online, anyhow) goodbye for the time being..
Anyhow, with the prevailing weather patterns this year in the Northeast, I decided to pull the '72 914 out of winter storage for one last go of it this season... Last Monday I left Boston en route to Saint Augustine FL, and a few days later, left Florida for Atlanta, and yesterday, in the rain, drove from Atlanta to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for another family visit... and in a few days, back to Boston! Car has been running GREAT, netting 30mpg on the flat southern stretches with an estimated average speed of 85mph, with a few 110mph bursts when the opportunity presents. The current mileage tally is approximately 2500 miles, with another 500 for the last leg to Boston from the eastern shore... Just wanted to share the tales of long-distance, as it's a treat any time of year to spend so much seat time in the 914.. let alone winter in the Northeast! Welcom back and Happy Holidays, all.. Hope Santa was kind to you (and your cars)... -greg- |
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| SGB |
Dec 26 2006, 09:30 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
WOW! Thats majors miles. Great. Goota drive it. No problems at all? How many miles on the car? What did you do to prepare besides pulling the cover off? I must see proof. PICTURES!
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| gfulcher |
Dec 26 2006, 10:56 PM
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Diagnosis: Automobilitus. Prognosis: Terminal Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 3-January 04 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 1,501 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(SGB @ Dec 26 2006, 10:30 PM)  WOW! Thats majors miles. Great. Goota drive it. No problems at all? How many miles on the car? What did you do to prepare besides pulling the cover off? I must see proof. PICTURES! Rich... Scott... Others... I have photos, however I don't have the cable to get said photos off my camera and into the laptop... So, they will have to wait until my return! As far as car details: 125,000 on the chassis (had 41k or so back in '98 when I bought it). Two and a half years ago, I built up from scratch an all-new (case, too) 2.0 with mild cam, balancing and head work, and hydraulic lifters - aside from oil changes and some re-jetting to accomodate the new Ethanol coctail known as gasoline, I honestly haven't turned a screw to this motor. 28,000 truly trouble-free miles. (knocking on skull now for good luck) I consumed just shy of 1/2 quart of oil thus far on this trip, which is decidedly un-porsche/vw-like. -greg- |
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gfulcher My East Coast Tour Dec 26 2006, 10:24 AM
stepuptotheMike I have family all over the eastern shore of MD....... Dec 26 2006, 10:43 AM
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I have family all over the eastern shore of MD...... Dec 26 2006, 10:49 PM PinetreePorsche
I have family all over the eastern shore of MD..... Dec 27 2006, 10:43 AM rmital ...if you heading back to Boston via the Garden St... Dec 26 2006, 10:55 AM Eric_Shea Hi Ray :D Dec 26 2006, 11:04 AM rmital
Hi Ray :D
what's happen' Eric.....good ... Dec 26 2006, 11:22 AM crash914 Hey Greg,
I am now located outside baltimore....... Dec 26 2006, 11:04 AM gfulcher
Hey Greg,
I am now located outside baltimore...... Dec 26 2006, 10:51 PM william harris Way to go Greg. :thumbsup: Dec 26 2006, 11:06 AM r_towle :angry: :ttiwwp: Dec 26 2006, 09:20 PM PinetreePorsche Greg: If you have any excuse to get West--to the ... Dec 27 2006, 10:15 AM gfulcher So, if you come by here before turning N., drop a ... Dec 27 2006, 10:31 AM gfulcher Hey all..
Here are some Photos from the trip -... Dec 29 2006, 04:48 PM drewvw awesome roadtrip. I was reading in a classic car ... Dec 29 2006, 05:33 PM william harris I love the sound of that. The 914 gang crashes th... Dec 29 2006, 05:35 PM firstknight13 :D i'm up for that one the more the merrier :... Dec 31 2006, 08:53 AM |
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