 SOT - Another Take on the Gulf Racing Livery, ... although certainly not as fast! |
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| Tom_T |
 Jul 26 2016, 03:28 PM
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TMI....  Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California 
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Well, it is powered by the later gen bus Type IV 2.0L derived from out 914s, but i'ts still only good for 0-60 mph in 30 minutes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Still, as a Pittsburger where Gulf headquartered during the time of our 914's run, before being bought by Standard Oil, as well as an `88 Westy owner - I found this evil-bay ad for one in this paint scheme interesting! Perhaps others will too? And the PNW folks may even know it well! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) http://www.ebay.com/itm/272318993455?force...5&viewitem=      Maybe it could be the support vehicle/living quarters to a 914-6 in Gulf Livery!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| 76-914 |
Jul 26 2016, 04:58 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,490 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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I like it. Looks better on a 914 but I like it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Alphaogre |
Jul 26 2016, 05:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
This would be great to flat tow a Gulf livery 914... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| Tom_T |
Jul 26 2016, 06:25 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Alphaogre @ Jul 26 2016, 04:54 PM)  I'm guessing you've not driven a Vanagon before? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I wasn't far off on the 0-60 = 30 mins.! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) .... on a downhill, with a tail wind, etc.... .... well, you get the idea! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) You might flat tow a 914 on the flat with a tail wind & not much over 55-60 mph with a stock 2.0L aircooled, or the 1.9L or 2.1L waterboxers. A built 2.2-2.7L GoWesty, Subie or Porsche H-6 conversion would all do progressively better in that order. It's even slower with the full camper version like this one, plus all your luggage & gear, food, water (tank inside), driver + 1-3 or 4 passenger(s) (4 with a jump seat, or 3 across the back). Grades are even slower! Still, they are great fun for camping, traveling, beach, mountains, skiing/snowboarding, etc., so long as you're patient with their pace. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Tom_T |
Jul 26 2016, 06:37 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jul 26 2016, 03:58 PM) Like this!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)  Possibly a member here, but I just googled for a nice looking one to keep you happy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) So a souped-up GoWesty 2.4-2.7L flat 4 up-grade "built" OE engine, a Subie flat /4 or /6 conversion, an Oettenger WBX6 3.2L or 3.6L flat 6 waterboxer conversion from the `80's, a real `85 Porsche B32 Carerra Van, or a Porsche flat 6 air or water boxer conversion powered Westy/Vanagon in the same Gulf colors would be nice to flat tow it with without too much strain - assuming you likewise upped the brakes to big discs & wheels/tires all around! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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