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by chief
Fri Oct 24, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Speedster interior
Replies: 17
Views: 1293

Brian, I wouldn't know where to start.....perhaps with the disappointment!..... Thanks for the comments, I am getting to the final hurdle, but feel this is going to be one of the cars that you are always tinkering with.....hmmmmmm.........drop spindles, mini shocks at the front adjustable training a...
by chief
Fri Oct 24, 2008 11:54 am
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Speedster interior
Replies: 17
Views: 1293

All the very best of luck to you mate......
I think it was all worth it.....but no matter how authentic you make it everyone will still ask 'Is it a real one?' DOH
by chief
Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:07 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Speedster interior
Replies: 17
Views: 1293

BeeKay, Just finished or almost finished a part build Chesil myself so can sympathize. What a nightmare.....all those boxes of bits...... I would be keen to see what the car looks like as I to have not seen one in the flesh. Chesil wind-up windows work but take some adjusting. I guess with the 'Cred...
by chief
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Nice Looking 356A Coupe Rep.
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Wow.....that really is quite nice
by chief
Fri Oct 03, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Starting to look for a Speedster.....
Replies: 24
Views: 2048

ARGH! Guy's I can't believe your all selling. I can't wait for that chilly autumn morning when you put on your sunnies, hat and scalf and go for a good run out with the roof down. Stop at Wellsbourne Airfield for a breakfast in the cafe and watch the planes come and go! A run back through Stratford-...
by chief
Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:04 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

Arh, lower than a snakes belly.............
Spoke a length to Garry about your car and just bought Ultra VW to have a look at your story......so why are you selling??
by chief
Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: Kadrons with everything
Replies: 0
Views: 118

Kadrons with everything

Hi All, I have a pair of Kadrons with manifolds, velocity stacks, filters and choice of linkages. They are jetted for a 1641cc flat four Beetle type one engine. The have covered only 200miles. I am asking £250.00 Any one building a Speedster Replica? these could be for you. http://i509.photobucket.c...
by chief
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

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by chief
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

Arh..but most of the links are now broken so I can't see what you've all got
by chief
Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:02 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

Yep.....your all right.....I'm am using it for work this week and it's rained every day so far......I feel like Noah! Some say it's too low, I guess we should have a poll. I quite like the fact that when I pull off the drive it just scrapes it's tail pipes on the tarmac! When am I going to see some ...
by chief
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:51 am
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

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by chief
Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:49 am
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

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by chief
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:50 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Back at last!
Replies: 12
Views: 682

Back at last!

Picked up my Chesil from The Race Shack in tewkesbury on Saturday after the valve guides let go and destroyed the heads. First time I've driven it further than 'round the block'.............How fantastic! it really is a joy to drive. And so quiet now the new heads and rocker assemblies have been fit...
by chief
Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: why
Replies: 7
Views: 403

I have seen a few Speedster restorations in my time but I think this guy has got the wrong instruction sheet :P
by chief
Wed Aug 20, 2008 6:27 pm
Forum: Porsche Replicas
Topic: Name that tune?
Replies: 10
Views: 489

Just thought I'd let you all know that the Race Shack has phoned to tell me that my engine has been re-built after letting go on the dyno. they have run it up and shows a health 54bhp at the wheels (1641cc 110 Engle cam twin port heads) the fact that my Ducati 750 twin puts out 128bhp at the back wh...