Found these today. Forgot I had them.
Pretty Cool to look at all the parts that were available
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Full Version: Old Catalogs
Stevegm’s old company - mid engineering. I used to love looking through those.
@Stevegm
@Stevegm
QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 10 2020, 07:25 PM) 
Ah, the good old days. I’ve got one of our old Mid-Engineering catalogs on top of my desk. I still remember printing them like it was yesterday. Maybe someday I’ll go back to my first business and spend the rest of my days tinkering with 914s. Been working in that direction.
MSD still going strong.
This was info on Martys conversion kits for installing Porsche 911 engines in
Vanagons.
In that era I drove one (right off the plane at JFK) built by Porsche.
This was info on Martys conversion kits for installing Porsche 911 engines in
Vanagons.
In that era I drove one (right off the plane at JFK) built by Porsche.
George postmarked 1991
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QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Apr 11 2020, 06:49 AM)
MSD still going strong.
This was info on Martys conversion kits for installing Porsche 911 engines in
Vanagons.
In that era I drove one (right off the plane at JFK) built by Porsche.
Good stash Rory ¡
One of the most reliable and versatile vehicles that I've ever owned...
QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Apr 11 2020, 01:07 PM)
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Apr 11 2020, 06:49 AM)
MSD still going strong.
This was info on Martys conversion kits for installing Porsche 911 engines in
Vanagons.
In that era I drove one (right off the plane at JFK) built by Porsche.
Good stash Rory ¡
One of the most reliable and versatile vehicles that I've ever owned...
I have an '89 Westy GL, Pastel White. Love it.
1977...T-4 turbo anyone ¿
By the end of 1979, our exhaust headers were carried by ; PB Tweeks, ValleyCore, Eurasian Automotive, Automobile Atlanta, Automotion, Exclusive Motors (NJ), and Holberts Porsche +Audi.
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By the end of 1979, our exhaust headers were carried by ; PB Tweeks, ValleyCore, Eurasian Automotive, Automobile Atlanta, Automotion, Exclusive Motors (NJ), and Holberts Porsche +Audi.
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Hi there, I am so glad there is still at one of those out there! That business was a real labor of love for me, I have had a few more 914's since that closed and am now driving a 97 Boxster. It's a lot like an updated 914-6.
Mark Hawks, Former owner of Mid-Engineering.
Mark Hawks, Former owner of Mid-Engineering.
QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Apr 11 2020, 11:07 AM)
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Apr 11 2020, 06:49 AM)
MSD still going strong.
This was info on Martys conversion kits for installing Porsche 911 engines in
Vanagons.
In that era I drove one (right off the plane at JFK) built by Porsche.
Good stash Rory ¡
One of the most reliable and versatile vehicles that I've ever owned...
But a real handful in a cross wind!
So many of those catalogs look familiar. Remember those happy days before internet shopping?
QUOTE(bkrantz @ Feb 19 2024, 06:14 PM)
QUOTE(Maltese Falcon @ Apr 11 2020, 11:07 AM)
QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Apr 11 2020, 06:49 AM)
MSD still going strong.
This was info on Martys conversion kits for installing Porsche 911 engines in
Vanagons.
In that era I drove one (right off the plane at JFK) built by Porsche.
Good stash Rory ¡
One of the most reliable and versatile vehicles that I've ever owned...
But a real handful in a cross wind!
Syncro (awd) and all of its extra drivetrain weight held the van good & steady in winds, or semi-truck jet wash on the highway. Also had an Aussie (higher) 4th gear in the transaxle. Only problem was windshield wipers getting jumpy at 90+ mph
Seeing that Mid-Engineering catalog was a blast from the past. First 914 catalog I got back in maybe ‘87 or ‘88. Seems like a long time ago…I suppose it was.
QUOTE(Mid-Engineering @ Feb 19 2024, 01:26 PM)
Hi there, I am so glad there is still at one of those out there! That business was a real labor of love for me, I have had a few more 914's since that closed and am now driving a 97 Boxster. It's a lot like an updated 914-6.
Mark Hawks, Former owner of Mid-Engineering.
@Mid-Engineering
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Feb 21 2024, 06:35 PM)
QUOTE(Mid-Engineering @ Feb 19 2024, 01:26 PM)
Hi there, I am so glad there is still at one of those out there! That business was a real labor of love for me, I have had a few more 914's since that closed and am now driving a 97 Boxster. It's a lot like an updated 914-6.
Mark Hawks, Former owner of Mid-Engineering.
@Mid-Engineering
now that you drive the 1997 Boxster, watch for 986/ 987 threads posted by JP @VegasRacer 
I can't find my Automotion or Tweeks catalogs. I did find Stoddard, 914 Network and an Automobile Atlanta.
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How about Electrodyne from 1975? I can remember pouring over that one while I was “remote” at Sparrevohn AFS AK. Wish I still had that one.
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