Hi Folks,
My 58A is finally almost there after what seems like an eternity (ie 10 years!). In this time I've had bowel cancer, which inconveniently returned when I thought that all was well, in addition to many other setbacks that we all tend to suffer! When I started restoring the car the usual comment that I got was "well the roof looks good" and in truth that wasn't far from the truth!
Anyway, I digress, what I wanted to say was a heartfelt thank you to all the folks on DDK who have responded to the barrage of inane questions and requests for info and parts that I have subjected you to over the years...what would I have done without you all?! Hopefully this Covid business will finally stop ruling our lives and we'll be able to get back to some of normality motoring wise very soon; and with this in mind, if you see a 58 grey lhd A, registred 989 XVG, running on Radars please come and say hello!
I would have done a resto thread but didn't have a clue how to post photos...I'm analogue!
Once again, thanks folks and.........thank you for listening!
RoscoP.
Thank you!
-
KS
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 14947
- Joined: Fri May 07, 2004 3:12 pm
- Location: Cornwall
Re: Thank you!
Great news! Sorry to hear about your medical problems, but let's hope that your 356 goes some way to putting a permanent smile on your face!
-
neilbardsley
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 7753
- Joined: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:31 pm
Re: Thank you!
Sry to hear about your health issues. Hopefully see you and the car soon
Sent from my M2004J19C using Tapatalk
Sent from my M2004J19C using Tapatalk
“A REMINDER. I would be grateful if those members who have borrowed bits from me in emergencies (e.g starter motor, oil cooler, etc) would return them and/or contact me”. – Chris Turner RIP
Re: Thank you!
Congratulations on the resto and see you on the road! Maybe the first DDKer to spot the car in the wild could post some pictures on here?
maverick
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
noun
1. an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
2. an unbranded calf or yearling.
Origin mid 19th century: from the name of Samuel A. Maverick (1803–70), a Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle.
Re: Thank you!
Well done on the resto and enjoy your car!
Where abouts in the country are you?
Where abouts in the country are you?
The force is strong in this one ......
-
Bootsy
- Site admin and the Boss
- Posts: 23904
- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2003 6:09 pm
- Location: Norwich
- Contact:
Re: Thank you!
Congratulations on the resto - sorry to hear about your health issues, stay strong!
1972 911T | 1994 993 Carrera | 1999 986 Boxster | 1990 T25 Camper
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
Vintage Heuer, Omega, Zenith and other vintage watches - http://www.heuerheritage.co.uk
-
roy mawbey
- Put a fork in me, I'm done!
- Posts: 1852
- Joined: Thu Dec 25, 2008 2:28 pm
- Location: sunny sussex
Re: Thank you!
Well done keep smiling and enjoy after all those years you put in, driving it !
Roy
Roy
RHD 356A coupe super 75 106954
Re: Thank you!
Thanks for the messages of support folks, really appreciated. On the health front, I have my 5 year scan in November and if it's clear then I'm out the door of the Christie and set fair....way hey!
Yoda, I live in Cheshire near to Jodrell Bank so it's fairly rural but unfortunately miles away from Roger Brays, PRS etc. However I did work in the states for a while and managed to squirrel a few parts away (well tons actually) during trips home! As well as the A I have to admit that I also own an orange and black 2.8 RSR Kremer tribute car which I think a few of you have seen at the Porsche RS days at Oulton Park.....I haven't driven that for 4.5 years due to an engine builder with no appreciation of time or concept of deadlines but the latest news is that it is all but finished...fingers crossed!
Regards and thank you for listening!
Ross
Yoda, I live in Cheshire near to Jodrell Bank so it's fairly rural but unfortunately miles away from Roger Brays, PRS etc. However I did work in the states for a while and managed to squirrel a few parts away (well tons actually) during trips home! As well as the A I have to admit that I also own an orange and black 2.8 RSR Kremer tribute car which I think a few of you have seen at the Porsche RS days at Oulton Park.....I haven't driven that for 4.5 years due to an engine builder with no appreciation of time or concept of deadlines but the latest news is that it is all but finished...fingers crossed!
Regards and thank you for listening!
Ross
-
Ashley James
- Put a fork in me, I'm done!
- Posts: 1653
- Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:30 pm
- Location: Near Stroud, Glos. UK
- Contact:
Re: Thank you!
Splendid news! I do hope you enjoy the car and I look forward to seeing it, maybe at Headingham Castle in September..
Re: Thank you!
Hi Ross
Glad you are better and hope everything stays clear for you. I have a sneaking suspicion we may have met at Oulton a while back as your RSR rep sounds familiar.
You need to figure out how to post some pics!!
Keep well
Glad you are better and hope everything stays clear for you. I have a sneaking suspicion we may have met at Oulton a while back as your RSR rep sounds familiar.
You need to figure out how to post some pics!!
Keep well
The force is strong in this one ......
Re: Thank you!
Yes, we need those pics!! (of the car!)
Well done in both respects. Here's to many happy miles in the future.
Well done in both respects. Here's to many happy miles in the future.
-Macs speed shop-
V dubs and Porsche tubs
87 924S (Now dead or is it?)
62 356 (Working on it!)
66 912 (Sadly gone - but have you seen the price of it!!)
Apal speedster (Sadly gone)
BSA Bantam in bits
A35 Race car in the making (peanutracing)
V dubs and Porsche tubs
87 924S (Now dead or is it?)
62 356 (Working on it!)
66 912 (Sadly gone - but have you seen the price of it!!)
Apal speedster (Sadly gone)
BSA Bantam in bits
A35 Race car in the making (peanutracing)
Re: Thank you!
An update folks,
Went for the big switch on a few days ago only to find that the fuel petcock was totally u.s. Still the car is 63 years old! So I fitted a new kit today and will be going down to the workshop tomorrow for big switch on round 2! I know that the motor runs because we bench tested it following the rebuild but to get it running in the car is going to be a real milestone. Other than that it's all but finished and so I'll try and get some pics posted in the near future!
On the health front , my 5 year anniversary visit to the Christie will occur in early November when I (hopefully) expect to be discharged as fit and healthy...fingers crossed!
Thanks for all the kind thoughts and I'll let you know if/when the car is a runner..for the first time in over 10 years!!
Thank you for listening
RoscoP.
Went for the big switch on a few days ago only to find that the fuel petcock was totally u.s. Still the car is 63 years old! So I fitted a new kit today and will be going down to the workshop tomorrow for big switch on round 2! I know that the motor runs because we bench tested it following the rebuild but to get it running in the car is going to be a real milestone. Other than that it's all but finished and so I'll try and get some pics posted in the near future!
On the health front , my 5 year anniversary visit to the Christie will occur in early November when I (hopefully) expect to be discharged as fit and healthy...fingers crossed!
Thanks for all the kind thoughts and I'll let you know if/when the car is a runner..for the first time in over 10 years!!
Thank you for listening
RoscoP.
-
Lightweight_911
- Nurse, I think I need some assistance
- Posts: 16854
- Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2003 10:48 pm
- Location: Worcs/W Mids border
Re: Thank you!
.
It's great to hear that your A is (almost) road-ready - hope everything goes well (on both fronts).
I'd be happy to post some photos for you if you're struggling with the technology (pm sent with my email address).
.
It's great to hear that your A is (almost) road-ready - hope everything goes well (on both fronts).
I'd be happy to post some photos for you if you're struggling with the technology (pm sent with my email address).
.
Andy
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
“Adding power makes you faster on the straights;
- subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere”
-
Ashley James
- Put a fork in me, I'm done!
- Posts: 1653
- Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2016 3:30 pm
- Location: Near Stroud, Glos. UK
- Contact:
Re: Thank you!
Photos or it didn’t happen. 
Re: Thank you!
Watch this space, Ashley! 