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| billh1963 |
 Nov 7 2014, 05:33 AM
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Car Hoarder!  Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States  |
You can either buy a very nice condition Ferrari Mondial or a tired '73 911.
Some people are gluttons for punishment (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| naro914 |
Nov 7 2014, 04:19 PM
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Losing my mind... Group: Members Posts: 2,476 Joined: 26-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 6,073 Region Association: South East States |
Damn...I would love to find a '72. I had one that was so rusty there was more air than metal and sold it for 3x what I paid for it!!
Bill...you have a sickness. Not only because you own a Mondial but because....well...just because....you know.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| bulitt |
Nov 7 2014, 04:23 PM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,189 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 7 2014, 02:21 PM)  QUOTE(bandjoey @ Nov 7 2014, 01:53 PM) Can u adjust the valves in the driveway on the Ferrari as easily as a 911? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) No...adjusting all 32 would be a chore. Fortunately, once set they seldom require any changes! OHV with shims. Once set good for a long time. Belt change easy from passenger side rear wheel. |
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| Steve |
Nov 7 2014, 04:27 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,889 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California 
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I remember a long time ago, a mechanic at Stuttgart Southwest in Stockton, Ca. said that the Mondial's didn't corner for crap, versus the 911. There was one at his shop at the time and I was in my early twenties drooling over it. Back in the early 80's.
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| billh1963 |
Nov 7 2014, 05:15 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(naro914 @ Nov 7 2014, 05:19 PM) Damn...I would love to find a '72. I had one that was so rusty there was more air than metal and sold it for 3x what I paid for it!! Bill...you have a sickness. Not only because you own a Mondial but because....well...just because....you know.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Well...I am thinning the herd over the next few months. I have way too many. I would like to get down to 5 or 6 quality cars and maintain there. |
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| billh1963 |
Nov 7 2014, 05:17 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Steve @ Nov 7 2014, 05:27 PM) I remember a long time ago, a mechanic at Stuttgart Southwest in Stockton, Ca. said that the Mondial's didn't corner for crap, versus the 911. There was one at his shop at the time and I was in my early twenties drooling over it. Back in the early 80's. The Mondial is more of a GT than a sports car. It makes all the right noises and can be set up for handling...but, why? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Nov 7 2014, 10:08 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Well, if any of you guys are looking for a serious project, I have a 72....
It needs to go to a welder to start with. It's a carcass with no removable panels, needs a front piece welded in...which I actually have....but...it a titled real 72, one year only oil filler door and all. I just know that I will never do it, but I won't be giving it away...not stupid here. |
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| carr914 |
Nov 8 2014, 05:56 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 125,935 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 7 2014, 10:56 AM) QUOTE(Philip W. @ Nov 7 2014, 10:51 AM) that really looks like a nice '73. any rust? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) that will make a nice donor for the "75 914 zabezie green car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Per the "broker" of this deal the car is super solid. It will be restored. I'd Rock the Patina just to piss the Wine & Cheese Guys off! |
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| scotty b |
Nov 8 2014, 06:58 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 8 2014, 03:56 AM) QUOTE(billh1963 @ Nov 7 2014, 10:56 AM) QUOTE(Philip W. @ Nov 7 2014, 10:51 AM) that really looks like a nice '73. any rust? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) that will make a nice donor for the "75 914 zabezie green car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Per the "broker" of this deal the car is super solid. It will be restored. I'd Rock the Patina just to piss the Wine & Cheese Guys off! Bill doesn't know it yet, but I've decided he will be going with a satin orange vinyl wrap. Narrow bodied, GT3 tail. Maybe a black dragon where the Carrera script would be. This cars gonna be a real game changer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| JmuRiz |
Nov 8 2014, 08:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,585 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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We always thought to just polish the 'T'urd and drive as-is, but it has one paint less spot on the roof. I'm sure Scotty could fix it enough to do that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| billh1963 |
Nov 8 2014, 09:55 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(scotty b @ Nov 8 2014, 07:58 AM) Bill doesn't know it yet, but I've decided he will be going with a satin orange vinyl wrap. Narrow bodied, GT3 tail. Maybe a black dragon where the Carrera script would be. This cars gonna be a real game changer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Satin Orange?.....hmmmm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Will my 26" wheels fit? |
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