Bumble Bee Racer (aka das Boot) Almost, Ready for the Dance |
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Bumble Bee Racer (aka das Boot) Almost, Ready for the Dance |
boxstr |
Oct 21 2005, 10:11 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Gary I admit that the bumping was getting a little out of hand. I think someone was trying to make the passes and not do it cleanly. Does his name begin with Ken?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) He kept insisting that "I didn't hit you".
I am thinking about going over tonight to race, want to go? CCLINKARTME |
Porsche Rescue |
Oct 21 2005, 05:57 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Well the Bumble Bee Racer is back on the road. The carb patch seems to be holding. 70 degrees and sunny in Portland today so she may go to the dance on Sunday in these shoes.........
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Porsche Rescue |
Oct 21 2005, 05:58 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Then again, the weather forcast for Sunday is 40% chance of rain, so we may wear these slippers.........
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sixnotfour |
Oct 22 2005, 01:15 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,636 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Go get em Jim,
Taking the neg stripe was your only option /free, The center stripe is painted. personnaly I would remove that stripe , put neg stipe back on ,change front bumper/ spoiler. its easy to say it, its your money I am thinking of spending (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) Or leave as is with yellow wheels. Glad the epoxy is working, Drive that thing, 200miles in 3months is not enough, with the great weather youve had. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) |
Porsche Rescue |
Oct 22 2005, 09:30 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Decisions, decisions.........put the numbers on sail panel when side stripe was in place. Looked good there. Now I think they would be better down low behind the door. Guess I have all winter to figure it all out.
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Eric Taylor |
Oct 22 2005, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
looks great jim! I don't know about the strips, it sure does look sexy right now in that portland sun. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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goose2 |
Oct 22 2005, 10:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 976 Joined: 30-March 05 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 3,847 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jim, If you like I can Photoshop some alternative schemes for you. I'd need some good, straight-on side shots in hi-resolutions.
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Porsche Rescue |
Oct 22 2005, 10:35 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Thanks Randy, but my camera is far from high resolution, cheap 1.3 megapixel Olympus.
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JeffBowlsby |
Oct 22 2005, 10:37 AM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,740 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
I really like the look of the car Jim. You have obviously done the "Chambers Treatment" on the paint....it looks liquid...and superb.
I share your idea that because its an LE it should look like an LE, but because it wants to be a race car, it should look like a race car. I love the center stripe and the Rev wheels, they look well done and adds an exciting racey look to the car while nodding to the LE heritage. I would add the neg side stripe back on, to match the same yellow you have, and maybe make one other change. The tops of the bumpers...they are so Yellow...Maybe thats ok becasue it should be LOUD....but maybe paint them black to tone down the scheme a little? Decisions decisions.... |
Porsche Rescue |
Oct 22 2005, 10:48 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Jeff, I like your suggestions. Now that I have it running I can spend the winter focusing on the appearance. Fun.......
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BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 06:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
From one LE Bee owner to another. Hi Jim, I am Nick Moskatow I put a few ideas together for you on decal packages, depending on how much of a track car look you want. This first image could be the all out track package.
1. 911 Fuch wheels, yellow painted centers. 2. Jeff Bowlsby's porsche stripe decal. 3. Driver's name decal. 4. USA flag decal. 5. Transparent moving German flag,with number 10. 6. Owners web name Porsche Rescue decal. 7. Sean Lee's 914 Club.com decal. 8. 914 Club Racing decal. Attached thumbnail(s) |
BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 06:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
1. Removed large moving flag for a small German flag on side.
2. Carry-over wheels with yellow painted centers. 3. All same decals on rocker panel as first image. Attached thumbnail(s) |
BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 06:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
This image shows that the silver wheel could work on a LE Bee with graphics that relate to silver.
1. Carry-over silver wheels. 2. Web name becomes more important in silver,and yellow (Porsche Rescue) graphics,and silver stripes top,and bottom to relate to the wheels. 3. Solid yellow number 10. 4. Yellow 914 club.com decal on door. Attached thumbnail(s) |
BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
This image moves to the yellow side.
1. New number 10 in yellow with red edge. 2. Web name done in yellow. 3. Wheels with yellow centers. Attached thumbnail(s) |
BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
Yellow, and silver graphics.
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BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
Minimal decal package for street,and track.
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sixnotfour |
Oct 30 2005, 07:32 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,636 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Porsche rescue stripe , great idea
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BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
This image is moving back into the full track graphics.
1. Solid moving German flag. 2. Silver Porsche graphics to match wheels. Attached thumbnail(s) |
BEE DRIVEN |
Oct 30 2005, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 9-August 04 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 2,497 |
Well Jim, the ideas are endless. I hope the images show the possibilities,and how to even personalize your car by using your name,and web name as a decal. Well keep up the great work on your LE Bee,and I like your garage from what I could see from the photos you posted.
This last image is another all-out track layout,but with black center wheels to give it a stealth feel. Attached thumbnail(s) |
mharrison |
Oct 30 2005, 09:20 PM
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Why do I bother???? Group: Members Posts: 633 Joined: 8-September 03 From: Madison, MS Member No.: 1,123 |
Personally, I like the IMSA style airdam. But then, it needs side skirts for that to really fit. The airdam would look ALOT different if it was black. Wouldn't stick out nearly as much.
I'd also put the negative side stripes back on. I really liked the look of that. All in all a VERY nice car! Enjoy! |
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