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| Gatornapper |
Sep 22 2017, 06:51 PM
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,290 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Tried to find where new members introduce themselves then figured this is as good a place as any.
Well, today I bought my 3rd mid-engine Porsche - one I never dreamed I want or own, but as it dropped from heaven into my lap, I had to take it. I drive a stunning dream car - a 2011 Cayman S, loaded, PDK, Sport Chrono, Turbo II wheels and much more - my 2nd Cayman. Always thought the 914 was the ugliest car Porsche ever made - but then, IT IS MID-ENGINE! Well a true barn find (in a friend's barn for 12 years, but not his, about 40 miles from me) dropped in my lap this week, and I had to take it......a mint condition, virtually no-rust 1976 914 with an almost flawless body and interior - for a cost so low that if I told you I'd be arrested for stealing it! Been a restorer of old Triumph motorcycles for years and never ever had a thought of restoring an old car - other than any old Porsche other than a 914! But as condition of this 914 was incredible and the cost of this '76 was close to nothing, I could not refuse. Am so glad to find this forum to help me through getting this car on the road. I do know it was running perfectly when it was driven in my friend's barn - he had been in it a lot that day, and was in it when it rolled in the barn, running better than new. I'll fill you all in on the details shortly after my introduction here, and look forward to meeting many of you. I'm a frequent forum poster, and my thread on finding & restoring my 1972 Triumph Bonneville is one of the oldes and longest an highest rated threads on its forum - over 2,000 posts & replies, over 200 pages, and 5-Star rated: http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-...-to-riding.html I know I'm going to need a lot of help & wisdom, and glad to find a resource that can help! GN |
Gatornapper Virginia Teener Sep 22 2017, 06:51 PM
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Is your ignition timing right on? :idea:
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Gatornapper Johnny -
Goochland County west of Richmond.......... Aug 1 2019, 07:46 AM
Johny Blackstain
Johnny -
Goochland County west of Richmond......... Aug 1 2019, 09:01 AM
Gatornapper
Johnny -
Goochland County west of Richmond........ Aug 1 2019, 10:31 AM
Gatornapper If I can get the engine running well, maybe we cou... Aug 1 2019, 10:39 AM
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Gatornapper
Beautiful car. You’re gonna have fun with this ... Aug 2 2019, 07:15 AM
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euro911 Yes ... https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles... Aug 3 2019, 01:55 AM
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euro911 There's 4 shift rod bushing locations in a lat... Aug 3 2019, 11:36 AM
Gatornapper Mark -
Again, thank you so much. Plan to dig in... Aug 3 2019, 06:44 PM
Gatornapper
There's 4 shift rod bushing locations in a la... Aug 5 2019, 07:10 PM
Gatornapper Mark -
All back together, all tight, went very we... Aug 8 2019, 08:19 PM
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Gatornapper Well, well, well. No wonder!
[i][u]HOW did t... Aug 5 2019, 04:03 PM
euro911 Glad to hear you were able to correct most of your... Aug 9 2019, 12:56 AM
Gatornapper
Glad to hear you were able to correct most of you... Aug 9 2019, 05:22 PM
stinkindiesel I ordered rear bushings from several different sou... Aug 9 2019, 11:50 AM
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Jett
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Gatornapper
As far as I know, Eric still 'restores' B... Aug 9 2019, 07:58 PM
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Gatornapper Mark -
Cannot thank you enough for the detailed d... Aug 11 2019, 08:07 PM
anderssj Richard,
My apologies--I thought I emailed a coup... Aug 12 2019, 10:41 AM
Gatornapper Steve -
Thank you so much! Will read ASAP. ... Aug 12 2019, 11:45 AM
Gatornapper Thanks Steve -
More driving makes me think the p... Aug 12 2019, 06:37 PM
euro911 Both Mike's and Clay's threads spell out g... Aug 12 2019, 02:14 PM
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Gatornapper Mark -
Wow. Everything I needed - and more. Tha... Aug 12 2019, 07:57 PM
JeffBowlsby
Mark -
Wow. Everything I needed - and more. Th... Aug 18 2019, 08:23 PM
Gatornapper Thanks Jeff!
The other fuse is for the opti... Aug 19 2019, 07:19 AM
euro911 The other fuse holder isn't used for anything.... Aug 12 2019, 08:20 PM
Gatornapper
The other fuse holder isn't used for anything... Aug 12 2019, 08:25 PM
Gatornapper Drove about 25 miles on back roads/twisties - gott... Aug 13 2019, 07:54 PM
euro911 ... Now, where to find decent 1980 BMW 320i front ... Aug 13 2019, 08:54 PM
Gatornapper Mark -
Wow. How do I ever thank you?
Looking ... Aug 14 2019, 05:55 AM
Gatornapper Mark -
Thanks for the offer - forgot to post here... Aug 18 2019, 07:29 AM
Gatornapper This is the caliper I have:
https://www.rockauto.... Aug 14 2019, 07:32 AM
Gatornapper With 4 working brakes and all new tires, took my ... Aug 18 2019, 06:57 AM
Gatornapper TO MODERATOR:
Since it's been almost 2 years ... Aug 18 2019, 07:01 AM
bbrock
TO MODERATOR:
Since it's been almost 2 years... Aug 18 2019, 09:21 AM
Gatornapper Brent -
Thanks! Well, since I'm technica... Aug 18 2019, 11:15 AM
Gatornapper Area PCA 9/14 Event - looking forward to it!
... Aug 18 2019, 07:32 AM
Gatornapper NOTE TO THREAD FOLLOWERS:
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Krieger
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BillJ
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Gatornapper
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flipb
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