1975 Porsche 914, Single Mother's dream car Options

[ripper911]

I'll do it for crawfish and moonshine! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

[SLITS]

Yep ... around Feb 8, 2012 I went and looked at the car (found the thread via search).

You want to see, search nigolusa by exact name and you will see all the threads related to him and the car.

A prevaricator of the first order.

Now, if he wants assistance, the charge is $120 per hour or $2.00 per minute from an "amateur", but my suggestion is that he call Pick-A-Part. He'll get the <$500 it is worth.
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Sorry my fellow amateurs, I couldn't resist.

Oh, and I want Stone Crabs, Blue Point Oysters and Little Neck Clams. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) Crawfish are good too!

[Bulldog9]

lol, this guy reminds me of the bank robber who wrote his 'stickup note' on the back of a personal check..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[nigolusa]

If anybody is familiar with the show "Wheeler Dealers" on Speed Channel, you've seen Ed China at work. In fact there was a show in which he diagnosed a 914 with cooling problems related to the flaps underneath the car and other issues.

If anybody knows of a mechanic with that kind of charm, brilliance, modesty and encyclopedic knowledge of automobile mechanics, please let me know.

We are actually looking for THAT caliber of professionalism in a mechanic.

OH and by the way, I seriously doubt Ed China would charge $120 per hour. He'd probably be fair, honest and diagnose only what's needed. He's that kind of classy guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I pray there is somebody of that caliber in California. If there is, Jessica would be more than happy to part with $3,000 of her tax return to get the car fixed by a REAL PRO!!!

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[rhodyguy]

"BRILLIANT!". Prob best to stay with the AA game plan.

[Mark Henry]

A prevaricator of the first order.

Looky at the big edumakated word from Slits... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Ron must be reading his old copies of Readers Digest again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

[era vulgaris]

If anybody is familiar with the show "Wheeler Dealers" on Speed Channel, you've seen Ed China at work. In fact there was a show in which he diagnosed a 914 with cooling problems related to the flaps underneath the car and other issues.

If anybody knows of a mechanic with that kind of charm, brilliance, modesty and encyclopedic knowledge of automobile mechanics, please let me know.

We are actually looking for THAT caliber of professionalism in a mechanic.

OH and by the way, I seriously doubt Ed China would charge $120 per hour. He'd probably be fair, honest and diagnose only what's needed. He's that kind of classy guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I pray there is somebody of that caliber in California. If there is, Jessica would be more than happy to part with $3,000 of her tax return to get the car fixed by a REAL PRO!!!

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Ed China famously misdiagnosed the situation with that car. He said the thermostat failed, which was the cause of overheating. That's wrong. Everyone who's owned a Type I, II, III, or IV air-cooled car knows that the thermostat fails in the open position to prevent overheating.
Ed seems like a nice guy, just pointing out an error he made.

Also, I think between $80-$120/hr is what you're going to pay for an honest, fair, and competent mechanic that specializes in vintage sports cars. And then the people who are real artists in the trade, the guys you go to for the truly high end, concours quality stuff, are going to charge a hell of a lot more than that.

[G e o r g e]

Jessica would be more than happy to part with $3,000

Why, on earth would she waste the limited funds you have talked about on a car that would have been fixed, correctly, for free had you not made an ASS of yourself.

If the story of her kids is true , you have harmed her kids more than helped.

[Big Len]

A prevaricator of the first order.

Looky at the big edumakated word from Slits... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Ron must be reading his old copies of Readers Digest again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

Yeah SLITS, go easy. I had to look that one up.

The guy's clearly a loon.

[914nola]

Okay since the PNW crowd will not bite on smoked salmon and beer, maybe Zambezi will help with my fuel pump for boiled crawfish and moonshine.

OK, I'll speak up for the Mid-Atlantic region.

Make it oysters, steamed crabs, and beer - none of that light beer junk that the locals around here like...

This job shouldn't take more than a few weeks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)

If boiled crabs would be okay with charbroiled oysters, boiled crawfish, beer and moonshine then I think we can get ripper911 to come help. Then all we need is a plane ticket for slits. Should have it up and running by easter.

[scotty b]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) DAMNIT Dave !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[MDG]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) DAMNIT Dave !!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

yeah.... Dammit Daivd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

[nigolusa]

"BRILLIANT!". Prob best to stay with the AA game plan.

I agree, it is brilliant!!! But invariably there will always exist a group of "Le Numbs" who just don't get it. They just refuse to understand the simplicity of this whole 914 ordeal.

Step 1: Find a REAL 914 mechanic
Step 2: Fix the car
Step 3: Pay the mechanic
Step 4: Drive away

It can't be that hard. I mean cmon!!!

There has to be a REAL 914 mechanic somewhere here in Los Angeles. But please one with class and elegance.

And as for the dim wit who made the comment about the kids, you know what you can do. And god forbid you ever get a blood disorder or lose your sight or get diagnosed with epilepsy. Because I'll be the first to gouge your eyes out and skull F***you!!!!! Got it Pile???

[SLITS]

If anybody is familiar with the show "Wheeler Dealers" on Speed Channel, you've seen Ed China at work. In fact there was a show in which he diagnosed a 914 with cooling problems related to the flaps underneath the car and other issues.

If anybody knows of a mechanic with that kind of charm, brilliance, modesty and encyclopedic knowledge of automobile mechanics, please let me know.

We are actually looking for THAT caliber of professionalism in a mechanic.

OH and by the way, I seriously doubt Ed China would charge $120 per hour. He'd probably be fair, honest and diagnose only what's needed. He's that kind of classy guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I pray there is somebody of that caliber in California. If there is, Jessica would be more than happy to part with $3,000 of her tax return to get the car fixed by a REAL PRO!!!

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I knew it wasn't over.

Even though you have insulted everyone on this board, I am still willing to help. The kids are more important to me than you or Jessica. They deserve a good chance at life ... you've already shot yours.

And the caliber of person you are looking for readily exists in 99.99% of the non-members of this board. You're to fucking blind to see it.

[914_teener]

If anybody is familiar with the show "Wheeler Dealers" on Speed Channel, you've seen Ed China at work. In fact there was a show in which he diagnosed a 914 with cooling problems related to the flaps underneath the car and other issues.

If anybody knows of a mechanic with that kind of charm, brilliance, modesty and encyclopedic knowledge of automobile mechanics, please let me know.

We are actually looking for THAT caliber of professionalism in a mechanic.

OH and by the way, I seriously doubt Ed China would charge $120 per hour. He'd probably be fair, honest and diagnose only what's needed. He's that kind of classy guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I pray there is somebody of that caliber in California. If there is, Jessica would be more than happy to part with $3,000 of her tax return to get the car fixed by a REAL PRO!!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)

I knew it wasn't over.

Even though you have insulted everyone on this board, I am still willing to help. The kids are more important to me than you or Jessica. They deserve a good chance at life ... you've already shot yours.

And the caliber of person you are looking for readily exists in 99.99% of the non-members of this board. You're to fucking blind to see it.

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Well......?

[nigolusa]

If anybody is familiar with the show "Wheeler Dealers" on Speed Channel, you've seen Ed China at work. In fact there was a show in which he diagnosed a 914 with cooling problems related to the flaps underneath the car and other issues.

If anybody knows of a mechanic with that kind of charm, brilliance, modesty and encyclopedic knowledge of automobile mechanics, please let me know.

We are actually looking for THAT caliber of professionalism in a mechanic.

OH and by the way, I seriously doubt Ed China would charge $120 per hour. He'd probably be fair, honest and diagnose only what's needed. He's that kind of classy guy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I pray there is somebody of that caliber in California. If there is, Jessica would be more than happy to part with $3,000 of her tax return to get the car fixed by a REAL PRO!!!

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I knew it wasn't over.

Even though you have insulted everyone on this board, I am still willing to help. The kids are more important to me than you or Jessica. They deserve a good chance at life ... you've already shot yours.

And the caliber of person you are looking for readily exists in 99.99% of the non-members of this board. You're to fucking blind to see it.

You're wrong, I haven't insulted everybody on this board. But the dim wits who are making wry comments about my intentions to help her get her 914 back on the road, well those people shouldn't comment at all.

Facts:
1. I am not married
2. I live in Las Vegas, NV
3. I came to Los Angeles because they were evicted from their Pasadena, CA home
4. I parted with $7,000 of my own cash to help them move and find a new home to rent. I personally moved 75% of their entire home and garage.
5. The Porsche 914 once is done, will be given to her son who turns 16 next year.

So basically I sacrificed my money, time blood sweat and tears to make sure they are safe.

SOOOOOO, not to insult anyone and GOD HELP ME, I'm shutting my mouth and have it duct taped along with my fingers and arms.

I don't want to say something I will regret.

All I want is to help them, and I'll be on my marry way back home.

Again, if you know of an EXCELLENT MECHANIC, you can call Jessica directly.

Thanks so much for all your support.

[DBCooper]

I'm impressed, Ron. I already had a pretty good opinion of you (though normally I'd never say that out loud) but now you've gone and surpassed that. Good job.

Nigolusa, friend, Ed China is now an ACTOR. I'm totally surprised Ron made that offer and if you don't take him up on it and keep insulting real mechanics your ONLY recourse will be calling Pick N Pull to haul it away.

[Mueller]

Again, if you know of an EXCELLENT MECHANIC, you can call Jessica directly.

Until the car is off the property of the current mechanics shop the search for a new mechanic is fairly useless.

If the bill hasn't been paid, running or not, I doubt he'll just let anyone drive on up and tow it away unless he just wants the headache gone.

[budk]

You're wrong, I haven't insulted everybody on this board. But the dim wits who are making wry comments about my intentions to help her get her 914 back on the road, well those people shouldn't comment at all.

Facts:
1. I am not married
2. I live in Las Vegas, NV
3. I came to Los Angeles because they were evicted from their Pasadena, CA home
4. I parted with $7,000 of my own cash to help them move and find a new home to rent. I personally moved 75% of their entire home and garage.
5. The Porsche 914 once is done, will be given to her son who turns 16 next year.

So basically I sacrificed my money, time blood sweat and tears to make sure they are safe.

SOOOOOO, not to insult anyone and GOD HELP ME, I'm shutting my mouth and have it duct taped along with my fingers and arms.

I don't want to say something I will regret.

All I want is to help them, and I'll be on my marry way back home.

Again, if you know of an EXCELLENT MECHANIC, you can call Jessica directly.

Thanks so much for all your support.

You posted on this board in 2009 looking for help for the 75 YOU had recently purchased. A google search shows that you and Jessica have the same last name and are the same age. Maybe the info on the internet is false? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

But based on that google search this is not the first time that Jessica has had problems with a mechanic fixing your her car. Did Jay Leno ever answer your letter about needing help fixing your 2004 Aveo?
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[nigolusa]

Again, if you know of an EXCELLENT MECHANIC, you can call Jessica directly.

Until the car is off the property of the current mechanics shop the search for a new mechanic is fairly useless.

If the bill hasn't been paid, running or not, I doubt he'll just let anyone drive on up and tow it away unless he just wants the headache gone.

She's waiting for the H&R Block electronic tax return next week.

Then, she'll pay the guy IF it is actually done. He's been promising for so long, only god knows if it's true. I've called him on many occasions. I personally visited him with one of her kids. The car was not touched.

It is a true mystery that only Duran owner of Strictly German can answer. I'm baffled and lost.