 OT: Hung out with Chuck Beck and son Randy..., in ATL, and watched the birth of a brand new 904! |
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| wbergtho |
 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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| 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) |
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wbergtho OT: Hung out with Chuck Beck and son Randy... Oct 27 2007, 02:04 PM
wbergtho pics Oct 27 2007, 02:12 PM wbergtho more pics and last pic of Randy Beck & Chuck B... Oct 27 2007, 02:18 PM McMark Amazing! :drooley:
Thanks for sharing. That Oct 27 2007, 02:43 PM carr914 Must hit the Lotto, Must have one of these :droole... Oct 27 2007, 06:05 PM lotus_65 :wub:
i love those cars.
thanks, bill. Oct 27 2007, 07:06 PM 904svo I have the old version.
and I love it.
it's C... Oct 27 2007, 07:22 PM rick 918-S Very cool Bill! That's what your engine sh... Oct 27 2007, 09:27 PM Vacca Rabite So totally awesome.
Someone, quick, make me rich ... Oct 27 2007, 09:45 PM woobn8r Okay, I'll bite....what does a 904 replica kit... Oct 27 2007, 10:02 PM 396 Met Randy out here in Rancho a few months ago.. gr... Oct 27 2007, 11:01 PM wbergtho
It's interesting to see someone on the forum... Oct 27 2007, 11:39 PM
904svo
It's interesting to see someone on the foru... Oct 28 2007, 07:58 AM lotus_65 904svo, you bought what for $200.? don't ... Oct 28 2007, 12:30 PM 904svo
904svo, you bought what for $200.? don't... Oct 28 2007, 03:19 PM wbergtho 904SVO,
That is real nice! The rear grill loo... Oct 28 2007, 10:32 AM 904svo
904SVO,
That is real nice! The rear grill lo... Oct 28 2007, 10:40 AM Wes V Pure unobtainium!
Is 50K for a "turnkey... Oct 28 2007, 10:40 AM 904svo
Pure unobtainium!
Is 50K for a "turnkey... Oct 28 2007, 11:28 AM Wes V OK, I'm in love.
But much like my desire for ... Oct 28 2007, 11:45 AM wbergtho
The snotty Porsche guys will like it because it ... Oct 28 2007, 01:16 PM 904svo
The snotty Porsche guys will like it because it... Oct 28 2007, 03:22 PM lotus_65 anyone know anything about the "Thunder Ranch... Oct 28 2007, 04:40 PM Wes V
anyone know anything about the "Thunder Ranc... Oct 28 2007, 05:38 PM 904svo
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