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CorsePerVita · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 1992 Location: Redmond, Oregon

Looks like fun!
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- 1977 Porsche 924 2.0 N/A (Trackday Project)
- 1979 Porsche 924 2.0 N/A (The other daily)
- 1980 Porsche 931 (Daily)
- 1987 Lamborghini Jalpa
- 1999 Ducati 900SS

9XX Girl! · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:25 am Post subject:

I'll take my hat off to ya Slam. You've proved me wrong. I always thought Canadians had "big ideas, small minds"

You all look happy anyup.
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924 (84) N/A 2 ltr - 5 Speed - BLACK - Project (looking for 200BHP, any ideas!)
924 (81) N/A 2 ltr - 3 Speed Auto - SURINAM RED (Metallic) - Near Original Spec (sticking with originality)
BOTH ON THE ROAD, BOTH USED EVERY-OTHER DAY

Rocco R16V · Joined: 03 May 2009 Posts: 497 Location: PNW

Slam · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:35 am Post subject:

Metal bulkhead is mandatory and not fabbed up yet. Also, we've gotta swap out those teflon seals. As Scotty says, 90% done, 90% left to go.
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'84 944 - kid blew motor
'83 944 - resting comfortably. For 12 years
'87 944 - sideswiped by trucker
'80 924 - gone
'78 924 - gone
'77 924 - rusting comfortably

emoore924 · Joined: 13 Apr 2004 Posts: 2822

Surprised they allow clamp-on connections for the fuel lines. Most sanctioning bodies demand AN- screw-ons only with stainless sheathing... Might want to consider that anyway for safety's sake!

Slam · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 6:50 am Post subject:

Well, while I was off entertaining the good citizens of Alberta with the band, Mandy and Scotty finished the car. These first pics are from the weekend of July 16 and 17, during which, in an all-nighter, M&S ran out of everything but cheap, thick, red paint and a good sense of humor.

Everyone starts out fresh as a daisy. Note the gleam of intent and dedication in the eyes.

What did I do with those keys?

Well, this worked for the Dukes of Hazzard, right?

We didn't think Darrell (whoever he may be) would miss these. Compare the look here to my face when I rebuilt the wrong caliper. Similar? Fools seldom differ...

What's a story without a mood shot?

Time and date stamp, thank you!

Pumpkin about to become Princess.

'nuff said.

Why are we smiling?

Ritalin fogger.

Princess unmasked... (Princess removing masking?)

I'll post some more tomorrow and tell the tale of how Scotty won the day!
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'84 944 - kid blew motor
'83 944 - resting comfortably. For 12 years
'87 944 - sideswiped by trucker
'80 924 - gone
'78 924 - gone
'77 924 - rusting comfortably

bnoon · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:02 am Post subject:

Looks like sooooooo much fun!

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'80 924 Turbo - SOLD!
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD!
Porscheless

Joes924Racer · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:34 pm Post subject:

Entertaining.
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

Gracie · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:20 am Post subject:

Excellent job on the pics Slam. Thank you for saving these memories in the ether for the rest of time! As Scotty and I would say Veni Vedi Veci! And how!

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Working on cars is restful for they have neither conflict nor emotion.

Time with cars is never wasted, even if all you do is stand there and curse at the unfinished impossibly curved 1/4 panel.

bnoon · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 3:44 am Post subject:

This thread has become my favorite soap opera!
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'80 924 Turbo - SOLD!
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD!
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Slam · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 4:53 am Post subject:

When last we left our indefatigable and well-meaning but basically clueless gang, they'd sadly had to go in two separate directions: half the crew on a gig to the teeming metropolis of Edson Alberta to spread the Tabasco Cat musical mange and half the crew to the urban garage-cum-paint shop. When the fur and the overspray cleared it was time to get the car to (drum roll and gasps of incredulity please!) THE RACE TRACK!

Princess models the latest in bulging curved fenders and racy apparel. Scotty tells everyone she belongs to him but the truth is she's communal property and the result of group effort. (I'm talking about the car, people!) Those wheels we got for $35!

Cockpit awaits...

Mason pees on the tire for luck...

...and then channels the Teutonic Race Gods. Note the shirt.

With all 110hp shrieking, knuckles white and nards drawn up tight, Scotty passes his opponent!

Apologies to all, but this was the best pic of the trophy I had at time of writing. Better ones are floating around out there, though, and I'll find 'em. But talk about the perfect ending to Chapter One!

In true Porsche fashion, our car won because the Mustang broke. Also, our car was one of the very few actually ready to race that day (July 24), proving the old adage that showing up is half the battle. Sadly, the band was gigging in Edmonton this night and Rog and I missed the race, but we're on again on Aug 14.

Scotty's last words as he took the flag: "Get me a bloody turbo and shorter gears!!!"
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'84 944 - kid blew motor
'83 944 - resting comfortably. For 12 years
'87 944 - sideswiped by trucker
'80 924 - gone
'78 924 - gone
'77 924 - rusting comfortably

Gracie · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:24 am Post subject:

Those are such great pictures! We need a better camera however to take even better pictures.
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Working on cars is restful for they have neither conflict nor emotion.

Time with cars is never wasted, even if all you do is stand there and curse at the unfinished impossibly curved 1/4 panel.

Slam · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:07 am Post subject:

Well, peeps, the season is over (remember: Canada's summer only lasts 3 days) and we did very well, considering. Scotty hauled down a 1st , a 2nd and a 3rd (the car placed in every race), and now the car's on its way back to my shop for a well-earned rest. In the spring we'll swap the rear suspension and put in a dogleg tranny.

I didn't get to see the car race once! Tabasco Cat was gigging EVERY SINGLE RACE DAY! With any luck, next summer will see more congruent scheduling. In the meantime, Scotty's gotta replace the hood on his Honda - it blew off while he was on his way to see us gig this weekend.

Sic transit gloria mundi... et sequitur ad nauseam. (Eh?)
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'84 944 - kid blew motor
'83 944 - resting comfortably. For 12 years
'87 944 - sideswiped by trucker
'80 924 - gone
'78 924 - gone
'77 924 - rusting comfortably

Joes924Racer · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:20 am Post subject:

Perfect...outing from start to finish ..very tasty Congrats
2 Scotty.. Cheers.
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.

bnoon · Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 3:28 am Post subject:

Any pics after the season? Any body work needed?
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'80 924 Turbo - SOLD!
1986 Porsche 944 Turbo - SOLD!
Porscheless