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> more WCC mayhem - a story about CptTripps
mightyohm
post Apr 26 2005, 09:10 PM
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If anyone ever tells you that CptTripps is not serious about 914's, point them here.

This is the story of a guy who wanted a 914 for the track day so bad that he BOUGHT one the night before, found a serious problem requiring WELDING before the car could be safely tracked, and proceeded to FIX IT IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE HOTEL like it was no big deal.

First let me introduce the Adobe Car, a 73 1.7 being sold by a club member suspiciously named 'bondo'.





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post Apr 27 2005, 12:04 PM
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Hehe, I couldn't stop chuckling as I watched them welding it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

Not only did I get to sell it, but Doug and I were in different run groups, so I got to run it on the track as well! Thanks Doug!

And thanks to SirAndy for finding the crack! I would have hated for Doug to have found the crack at 80 mph in turn 1 and end up joining the motorcycles on the other track!

And thanks to Drew for organizing a terrific track day!
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jkeyzer   more WCC mayhem - a story about CptTripps   Apr 26 2005, 09:10 PM
jkeyzer   Here is the crowd gathering around during the sale...   Apr 26 2005, 09:11 PM
jkeyzer   Uh oh, look what SirAndy found... a cracked rear s...   Apr 26 2005, 09:12 PM
jkeyzer   So what does CptTripps do... He goes to Home Depo...   Apr 26 2005, 09:13 PM
jkeyzer   Still setting up.   Apr 26 2005, 09:14 PM
jkeyzer   A crowd gathers around the work site.   Apr 26 2005, 09:14 PM
jkeyzer   CptTripps begins welding.   Apr 26 2005, 09:15 PM
Thorshammer   I love it, sounds like something I would do. Mcgyv...   Apr 26 2005, 09:16 PM
jkeyzer   The peanut gallery points and laughs.   Apr 26 2005, 09:17 PM
jkeyzer   Sparks fly!   Apr 26 2005, 09:17 PM
jkeyzer   Scott lends a hand.   Apr 26 2005, 09:18 PM
jkeyzer   Scott gets a tan.   Apr 26 2005, 09:18 PM
jkeyzer   That's all I've got. Does anyone have any...   Apr 26 2005, 09:21 PM
skline   They dont rent welders at Home Depot, he bought th...   Apr 26 2005, 09:21 PM
skline   Good capture of the full moon too Jeff. I didnt kn...   Apr 26 2005, 09:24 PM
Headrage   Jeez, you're freaking nuts. Just let me know...   Apr 26 2005, 09:36 PM
Dr Evil   Shhhhhhhhhhh, he won it in the "auction", remember...   Apr 26 2005, 10:33 PM
markb   So why did I see bondo driving it out on monday?   Apr 26 2005, 10:35 PM
Howard   <...   Apr 26 2005, 10:38 PM
McMark   It's awaiting shipment to OHIO. http://www.914w...   Apr 27 2005, 12:06 AM
fiid   WOW.. Cool story. Mr Tripps certainly has brass ...   Apr 27 2005, 12:23 AM
Brando   Awesome work Doug! Thanks again for the hotel ...   Apr 27 2005, 12:56 AM
CptTripps   Thanks guys...I was just reading other people...   Apr 27 2005, 05:40 AM
tdgray   WTG Doug.... I knew you'd find a car. http://www.914world...   Apr 27 2005, 07:12 AM
Bleyseng   Good story! You weld like I do, no gloves...   Apr 27 2005, 07:30 AM
CptTripps   ...   Apr 27 2005, 09:05 AM
Gint   That's a riot. Sounds like something I'd ...   Apr 27 2005, 09:14 AM
Thomas J Bliznik   Hey Doug (cptTripps) What a story. Hopefully yo...   Apr 27 2005, 09:27 AM
sean_v8_914   perhaps Doug can borrow Scotts wheel barrow to car...   Apr 27 2005, 09:36 AM
CptTripps     Apr 27 2005, 09:59 AM
merrill   Man, talk about inspiration http://...   Apr 27 2005, 11:29 AM
i love porsche   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/...   Apr 27 2005, 11:30 AM
Jenny   Maybe we should pitch in and get Doug's 914 so...   Apr 27 2005, 12:00 PM
Aaron Cox   http://www.914world.com/bbs2/...   Apr 27 2005, 12:02 PM
bondo   Hehe, I couldn't stop chuckling as I watched t...   Apr 27 2005, 12:04 PM
CptTripps   I think next year, we need to revise the prizes a ...   Apr 27 2005, 12:24 PM
Dave_Darling     Apr 27 2005, 12:32 PM
Demick   Ya know, if I had known about that hack weld job...   Apr 27 2005, 08:12 PM
Howard     Apr 27 2005, 08:18 PM
CptTripps   It was good...I made sure the car was re-teched be...   Apr 27 2005, 08:19 PM
jim912928   Doug, I'm also a CTO for a consumer goods manu...   Apr 27 2005, 08:59 PM
xsboost90   ill be at the MWC but what is the FFC????   Apr 28 2005, 09:46 AM
CptTripps   Fall Folliage (sp) Classic. Info on it is nailed....   Apr 28 2005, 10:09 AM
michel richard   I'm taking a serious look at coming at the FFC...   Apr 28 2005, 02:13 PM


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