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| Porsche Rescue |
 Oct 19 2005, 05:09 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  |
We have ignition and are near lift off. Rain or shine das Boot will autocross Sunday.
Many thanks to Club member Jeff Hines (sixnotfour) who built a 2.7 engine to replace the Motormeister grenade. The cost of the fresh engine was extremely reasonable. Jeff also supplied some Webers and a flywheel/clutch. He modified the cooler and made a custom metal line to the tank. When I was having trouble tuning it he made a special trip to Portland from north of Seattle and re-jetted the carbs, then went home and mailed me some larger venturis. I can't thank him enough. I also need to thank JP Stein who loaned me his engine jack, built my shift rod, helped light the fire last month and otherwise held my hand. Now to the cosmetics: Here is the way she looked on arrival. Attached image(s) 
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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 
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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.... |
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Porsche Rescue Bumble Bee Racer (aka das Boot) Almost Oct 19 2005, 05:09 PM
Porsche Rescue Three Club members (Craig Laughlin, Gary Chapman a... Oct 19 2005, 05:11 PM markb http://www.914world.com/bbs2/... Oct 19 2005, 05:13 PM Porsche Rescue Then I put on her "dancing shoes" (V Racers). Only... Oct 19 2005, 05:13 PM Porsche Rescue Forgot the pic Oct 19 2005, 05:13 PM Aaron Cox stripes and yellow wheels looked better! http://www.914w... Oct 19 2005, 05:54 PM Porsche Rescue Lesson learned: Don't declare victory until th... Oct 19 2005, 06:18 PM Porsche Rescue And the other............shit! Oct 19 2005, 06:19 PM Dave_Darling Ouch!! Sorry, Jim--no good data on what y... Oct 19 2005, 06:45 PM J P Stein AUUGGGH........
For one event, Epoxy....the long c... Oct 19 2005, 06:46 PM DrifterJay JB weld should work gud....I have had to do BDAR (... Oct 19 2005, 06:53 PM Eric_Shea JB Weld Oct 19 2005, 07:04 PM boxstr Jim I have a set of Webers sitting at CAMP. Your w... Oct 19 2005, 07:10 PM Porsche Rescue Thanks Craig. I'm going to give JB Weld a chan... Oct 19 2005, 07:23 PM Bleyseng JBWeld and stick the stripes back on!
ditch ... Oct 19 2005, 07:34 PM Porsche Rescue I think I agree with Geoff. Where do I get stripes... Oct 19 2005, 08:07 PM goose2 Jim...the JB weld will work...get the mating surfa... Oct 19 2005, 08:18 PM Porsche Rescue Well, JB Weld it is. Patched it together tonight. ... Oct 19 2005, 10:38 PM boxstr Do petrol and JB work okay together. Leave the str... Oct 20 2005, 12:27 AM drgchapman Crap...I dont' believe it! 