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| 00r101 |
 May 28 2012, 06:43 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 24-May 12 From: United States Member No.: 14,476 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Hi, just introducing myself. When I was fresh out of college in '79 I bought a '73 1.7. Had lots of fun, learned what lift throttle oversteer was without killing myself. Learned that rust is the great enemy and that a small bank account and high Porsche repair costs do not mix.
Fast forward 33 years. I own a Boxster which I love to autox but don't want to install a cage or rollbar in just for DEs (I refuse to go back on track again without proper safety equipment.) Found an ad for a nice, reasonably priced '74 914/4 track car. Not fast with a small motor but nice solid chassis, full 6 point car, gutted interior and lots of fiberglass body parts. A quick trip to the bank followed by a 1400 mile trek with trailer and my "new" car is sitting in the garage. See pics hereMy 914 Album on Google+ Hoping to hear about things to watch out for. First thing I need to do is figure out some side-window replacements so the thing doesn't get rain in it when trailering on my open trailer. I know that there is a Paddock section here but thought this first post should go in the Garage forum. Regards, Alan |
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| Cracker |
May 28 2012, 06:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States 
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Well, I hope your experience is NOT like mine...it took me a few DE's to work the "kinks" out. A 40 year old car on the track is a taxing process. It sounds like you're off to a great start! I remember that car for sale - up in MN I believe. Anyhow, that car has spent time at one of our Southern tracks - Roebling Road. Definetly a MOMENTUM car - like the boxster. Sharp looking and a good value too! Tony/Cracker |
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| seanery |
May 28 2012, 06:54 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
welcome to the world! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
that looks like a pretty clean racer you've got! Nice one! |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
May 28 2012, 06:57 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Nice little race car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Looks like a fun toy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
May 28 2012, 07:21 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,466 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) Nice lil racer!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/MDB2.gif)
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| JawjaPorsche |
May 28 2012, 07:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
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| euro911 |
May 28 2012, 08:26 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,849 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Nice car
and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Feel free to post any questions if/when you run across something that doesn't seem right ... |
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| hot_shoe914 |
May 28 2012, 08:41 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
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| type47 |
May 29 2012, 06:30 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Mid-Atlantic Region? Where abouts? Potomac Region of PCA has events (in fact, one this weekend) at Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV. Check out pcapotomac.org if interested.....
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| jwhcars |
May 29 2012, 09:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 25-February 07 From: Central Pa Member No.: 7,563 |
Welcome Alan , Nice looking teener !! You better be bringing it to the autox next month - looking forward to seeing the car.
Jim H |
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| 00r101 |
May 29 2012, 08:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 24-May 12 From: United States Member No.: 14,476 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(jwhcars @ May 29 2012, 11:51 AM)  Welcome Alan , Nice looking teener !! You better be bringing it to the autox next month - looking forward to seeing the car. Jim H I will be there on the 3rd then back to the Boxster on the 10th. |
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| 00r101 |
May 29 2012, 08:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 24-May 12 From: United States Member No.: 14,476 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(type47 @ May 29 2012, 08:30 AM) Mid-Atlantic Region? Where abouts? Potomac Region of PCA has events (in fact, one this weekend) at Summit Point Motorsports Park in Summit Point, WV. Check out pcapotomac.org if interested..... I am the autocross chair for central pa region. |
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