 This year's Parade Concours in San Diego, Good luck to JafSmith!!!! |
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| Pat Garvey |
  Jun 26 2007, 09:40 PM
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Do I or don't I...........?  Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States  |
For those unaware, one of our regulars to THIS forum, JafSmith, is on his way to San Diego for the Parade Concours. He lives in Maine! He DRIVES to the event, like a modern day Mike Robbins! James did this last year, and won. I expect he'll win again this year. Must love 3500 mile drives for a concours!
I'd like to wish him good luck AND good health! Last year, he almost didn't make it back because of a very severe illness! I can't imagine trying to clean up a car to even be presentable after 3500 open road miles! BTW, his 914 is a Euro six, from Switzerland. It is so nice. He also has a four, with (as I recall) uner 20k miles on it, but it's been garaged for a number of years. Anyway, wish him good luck & good health. Six months ago he couldn't even crawl under the car. Shows what a targeted plan can do for you. Pat |
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| Jasfsmith |
Jun 30 2007, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States  |
MADE IT!!
Arrived Thursday afternoon after crossing the desert in the 95+ heat. Car took a beating this year while in route to the Parade. Tar, gravel, sand AND the HEAT. I'm currently in the throws of prepping the car for Mondays Concours. If there's anyone in the area that would like to assist or provide moral support or just give me a reason to take a break, swing by. I'm located in the underground parking area under the convention center were the prep area has AIR CONDITIONING! Damn nice of them.... Give me a jingle at 207-949-1120. James Smith |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 30 2007, 05:00 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Madness! Best of luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) !
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| 1970 Neun vierzehn |
Jun 30 2007, 05:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,199 Joined: 16-March 06 From: cincinnati, ohio Member No.: 5,727 |
Sure hope you cop the distance award (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
Best of luck on our mutual "field of dreams", keep us updated, and take heart, next years Parade will be wa-a-a-y closer for you. |
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| TJB/914 |
Jun 30 2007, 05:21 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,326 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ Jun 30 2007, 01:34 PM)  MADE IT!! Arrived Thursday afternoon after crossing the desert in the 95+ heat. Car took a beating this year while in route to the Parade. Tar, gravel, sand AND the HEAT. I'm currently in the throws of prepping the car for Mondays Concours. If there's anyone in the area that would like to assist or provide moral support or just give me a reason to take a break, swing by. I'm located in the underground parking area under the convention center were the prep area has AIR CONDITIONING! Damn nice of them.... Give me a jingle at 207-949-1120. James Smith The best to you @ Parade. Driving cross country & wining is something to be proud of. I think this photo is your car?? I've been trying to duplicate the placement of your rear fog lamp accessory. Your 914-6 is beautiful if this is yours. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Johny Blackstain |
 Jun 30 2007, 05:28 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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That is a pretty car w/ awesome wheels. Did all the sixs' come w/ sail vinyl in 1970?
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| Pat Garvey |
Jun 30 2007, 08:21 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jun 30 2007, 05:28 PM) That is a pretty car w/ awesome wheels. Did all the sixs' come w/ sail vinyl in 1970? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) Yeah, to my knowledge, all US sixes had it. But James' six is a Swiss six. I can just imagine the questions from the judges! He's prepared, with full doc's. Don't relish going against him next year in Charlotte! For that matter, don'r relish goin against several others from this forum next year! But, nothing won easily is worth anything, and the ability to FINALLY meet some of you is worth everything. Quite frankly, who cares who wins! Pat |
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| Jasfsmith |
Jun 30 2007, 09:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jun 30 2007, 07:21 PM) The best to you @ Parade. Driving cross country & wining is something to be proud of. I think this photo is your car?? I've been trying to duplicate the placement of your rear fog lamp accessory. Your 914-6 is beautiful if this is yours. Tom Yes. Though I think it arrived at the Portland Parade in better condition than to San Diego. The HEAT across the desert was a bear. Seat bolster on the driver's developed a small split. I'm convinced it was the heat and not the dragging of my butt in and out of the car. Also the elongated shift housing at the firewall melted. An engine oil line is about 1/2" away. Guess when the temperature needle hit the first of the red marks it was hot enough to do the damage. Really melted the top edge. Didn't damage the rubber boot though. |
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| Jasfsmith |
Jun 30 2007, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jun 30 2007, 07:28 PM) That is a pretty car w/ awesome wheels. Did all the sixs' come w/ sail vinyl in 1970? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) I belive all sixes US and Euro spec had the sails, except perhaps the GT's. I haven't seen any mention to the contrary. |
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| Jasfsmith |
Jun 30 2007, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 30 2007, 10:21 PM) Yeah, to my knowledge, all US sixes had it. But James' six is a Swiss six. I can just imagine the questions from the judges! He's prepared, with full doc's. Don't relish going against him next year in Charlotte! For that matter, don'r relish goin against several others from this forum next year! But, nothing won easily is worth anything, and the ability to FINALLY meet some of you is worth everything. Quite frankly, who cares who wins! Pat After last year's judging, I've generated a sheet of what I've discovered as differences (few) and backed them up with at least two sources to confirm them (German factory manuals were of little use). Should be interesting when I hand them to the head judge before they begin picking apart the car (which) they can readily do in any event). My main mission (as it weas last year) is not to look foolish. As I stated many times last year (and continue too this year) my car is a 5 footer. It shouldn't be judged any closer than five feet! BTW, this year will be interesting as I understand the Preservation class judging will be far stricter on originality than preparation. A fair bit different than last year, from my observation. I suspect the winner will be one that has been babyied a bit more than my car. I've got one more day of prep, and haven't begun cleaning the engine or underside. I may decide not to do the underside as I've already pulled one front hub to check a bearing race (developed a shimy turn the final couple of days driving). Turned out to be nothing more than being loose. Too me quite a bit of time with my physical condition. Did most of it on my back. I found it very easy to get into the reclined position, but a bear to get up. It was VERY tempting to take nap on the concrete cooled by the underground garage's air conditioning! Did you get that Pat? Preparation in an air conditioned room. Damn, it makes me think my next investment will be A/C in the garage at home... try it, you'll like it <grin> |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jun 30 2007, 10:10 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 30 2007, 10:21 PM) Yeah, to my knowledge, all US sixes had it. But James' six is a Swiss six. I can just imagine the questions from the judges! He's prepared, with full doc's. Don't relish going against him next year in Charlotte! For that matter, don'r relish goin against several others from this forum next year! But, nothing won easily is worth anything, and the ability to FINALLY meet some of you is worth everything. Quite frankly, who cares who wins! Pat What on earth makes you think I'm relishing going up against anyone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ? I'd rather be resto-modding the six over what I have to do to the LE. I have undercoating & dirt everywhere. All my bushings are 33 years old & should be changed while I have stuff apart. There's undercoating on my starter & my tranny. My brakes look 400 yrs old. Piss, moan whine, complain, etc... If I get any kind of honorable mention I'll be happy. But remember what you said Pat- "go in w/ an attitude to win" so Concours Wars it is Darth Garvey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) BTW- note dealer overspray of undercoating & factory overspray of This post has been edited by Johny Blackstain: Jun 30 2007, 10:36 PM Attached image(s) 
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| Jasfsmith |
Jun 30 2007, 10:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
I need to add a thanks to Don Traver from San Deigo (a fellow www.914world.com member).
Tech inspection picked up a burnt brake light, couldn't get inspection for Tuesday's Rally without it being fixed. One call to Don, and he provided a replacement, within 30 minutes to boot. He even provided some needed "rags" that looked like they just came off his back! <grin> |
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| Jasfsmith |
Jul 1 2007, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Jul 1 2007, 12:10 AM) What on earth makes you think I'm relishing going up against anyone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ? I'd rather be resto-modding the six over what I have to do to the LE. I have undercoating & dirt everywhere. All my bushings are 33 years old & should be changed while I have stuff apart. There's undercoating on my starter & my tranny. My brakes look 400 yrs old. Piss, moan whine, complain, etc... If I get any kind of honorable mention I'll be happy. But remember what you said Pat- "go in w/ an attitude to win" so Concours Wars it is Darth Garvey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) BTW- note dealer overspray of undercoating & factory overspray of Purrfect. Other than the spare wheel over spray, you describe my underside (the car, the car) as it is. Restoration Touring is for you.... |
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| Jasfsmith |
Jul 1 2007, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
Early concour prep photo. Me doing my thing from the correct position....
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| orthobiz |
Jul 1 2007, 08:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Concours TOMORROW, right???????
I'm dying to see some more pics! Those Mahles are my absolute favorite wheels of all for the 914, so you've just GOT to win! Best of Luck, Paul |
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| Pat Garvey |
Jul 1 2007, 09:23 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Jasfsmith @ Jun 30 2007, 10:06 PM) QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Jun 30 2007, 10:21 PM) Yeah, to my knowledge, all US sixes had it. But James' six is a Swiss six. I can just imagine the questions from the judges! He's prepared, with full doc's. Don't relish going against him next year in Charlotte! For that matter, don'r relish goin against several others from this forum next year! But, nothing won easily is worth anything, and the ability to FINALLY meet some of you is worth everything. Quite frankly, who cares who wins! Pat After last year's judging, I've generated a sheet of what I've discovered as differences (few) and backed them up with at least two sources to confirm them (German factory manuals were of little use). Should be interesting when I hand them to the head judge before they begin picking apart the car (which) they can readily do in any event). My main mission (as it weas last year) is not to look foolish. As I stated many times last year (and continue too this year) my car is a 5 footer. It shouldn't be judged any closer than five feet! BTW, this year will be interesting as I understand the Preservation class judging will be far stricter on originality than preparation. A fair bit different than last year, from my observation. I suspect the winner will be one that has been babyied a bit more than my car. I've got one more day of prep, and haven't begun cleaning the engine or underside. I may decide not to do the underside as I've already pulled one front hub to check a bearing race (developed a shimy turn the final couple of days driving). Turned out to be nothing more than being loose. Too me quite a bit of time with my physical condition. Did most of it on my back. I found it very easy to get into the reclined position, but a bear to get up. It was VERY tempting to take nap on the concrete cooled by the underground garage's air conditioning! Did you get that Pat? Preparation in an air conditioned room. Damn, it makes me think my next investment will be A/C in the garage at home... try it, you'll like it <grin> Hmmm! You HAVE a point! Wouldn't even cost that much, since you'd only use when you need it (like NOW) & would make getting more things accomplished easier for us "raisins". Good luck tomorrow! Your six is gorgeous in the pics - can't believe you logged 3k miles, through the desert, and it looks that good. You are old-school James & I love it!!!!!! Pat |
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| xsurfer |
Jul 1 2007, 10:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 4-April 06 From: La Canada, CA Member No.: 5,818 |
Best of luck tomorrow! I'm too far away to help (Pasadena).
I'm wondering how hot your temp gauge showed on the way out. I bought a original six from 2nd owner with 85K miles on last Sept.. Got in and drove home. The temp did get very close to the red about three times. Win! Gene |
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| orthobiz |
Jul 2 2007, 05:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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So...James, did you win????????
I went to PCA.org and all they seem to have is a collection of pics, you can only see one pic at a time. They had a video I didn't download... I didn't see a results page.. Paul |
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| TJB/914 |
Jul 2 2007, 05:44 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,326 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Jul 2 2007, 03:39 PM) So...James, did you win???????? I went to PCA.org and all they seem to have is a collection of pics, you can only see one pic at a time. They had a video I didn't download... I didn't see a results page.. Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I want to know before I leave late tonight on my one week vacation. Be back the week of July 9th. & can't wait that long. Tom |
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| orthobiz |
Jul 2 2007, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Thomas J Bliznik @ Jul 2 2007, 07:44 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I want to know before I leave late tonight on my one week vacation. Be back the week of July 9th. & can't wait that long. Tom It's WORSE for me! I'm holding my breath! Paul |
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