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by MdR
Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:29 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 Race Car
Replies: 653
Views: 32456

Re: 356 Race Car

...been really proud of the fact that we didn't embarrass ourselves or do anything silly. And it's been great doing it with mates – that has really made it for me. Being able to share the experience with friends just makes it even better. That's a really great sentiment. I've enjoyed vicarious raci...
by MdR
Tue Oct 30, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Special getting closer...
Replies: 718
Views: 33395

Re: Special getting closer...

Keep up the good work :)
by MdR
Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Special getting closer...
Replies: 718
Views: 33395

Re: Special getting closer...

Sorry Graham but my tuppence worth is in agreement with the others - you really need to sort that valve/head out now.
by MdR
Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: Porsche 911 E 2,4 1973 engine.
Replies: 6
Views: 1012

Re: Porsche 911 E 2,4 1973 engine.

neilbardsley wrote:You can to keep putting pound coins in the slot!!
But she'll never be satisfied...
by MdR
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 Race Car
Replies: 653
Views: 32456

Re: 356 Race Car

steve wright wrote:Hopefully next season we won't be quite so green ("which way does the first corner go"?)
That'd be really rather funny if you didn't really mean it.
Keep up the good work - am enjoying going racing vicariously via your & Ian's exploits.
by MdR
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: 944 S2 or TurboS ?
Replies: 8
Views: 400

Re: 944 S2 or TurboS ?

drummerboytom wrote:944 Turbo is the best bang for you buck around imho .
They make you smile then scare you witless, it's all Tom's fault.
by MdR
Mon Oct 15, 2012 4:02 pm
Forum: For Sale - Porsche Parts/Misc etc.
Topic: NOS 914 front wings - SOLD
Replies: 4
Views: 389

Re: NOS 914 front wings

I'm trying to learn here so my best guesses are
davep wrote:one North American
Left hand one with the side marker hole?
davep wrote:one European
Right hand without the side marker hole?
davep wrote:and both are for 75/76 specifically.
The lipped return to hook the "impact" bumper rubber cover round?
by MdR
Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:15 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: My 'new longer-term project' ...
Replies: 419
Views: 21298

Re: My 'new longer-term project' ...

Well done Andy :)
by MdR
Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: Porsche Market Place Discussion
Topic: Looks Familiar
Replies: 6
Views: 539

Re: Looks Familiar

That's lovely
by MdR
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Gearbox Support Beam
Replies: 9
Views: 359

Re: Gearbox Support Beam

DanG wrote:Martin, did you do a build thread at all I can look at?
Stupidly no I didn't, but as it's all in bits again right now I guess I should take some pics & do one. In fact I'm sure I've got pics somewhere from before, I shall hunt the network storage...
But as said happy to chat if required.
by MdR
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Gearbox Support Beam
Replies: 9
Views: 359

Re: Gearbox Support Beam

Bruce M wrote:Ah, a proper expert already answered :)
Yes, you're right, Andy has done so.
by MdR
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: Gearbox Support Beam
Replies: 9
Views: 359

Re: Gearbox Support Beam

[edit]Andy's Ninja typing strikes![/edit] I am beginning to wonder about the viability of fitting a 915 to a 1970 shell now. Can clearance issues be sorted fairly easily? Yes. A big hammer does the job admirably. :) I have a '69 T & I've fitted an '83 SC engine & matching 915 transmission. T...
by MdR
Tue Oct 09, 2012 4:47 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: O/T - Landrover S1, S2 or S2a wanted
Replies: 21
Views: 686

Re: O/T - Landrover S1, S2 or S2a wanted

hot66 wrote:sometimes you look for ages & nothing ... other times a car just pops up at the right time
Nice toy :cheers:
What sort of money do they command? - as you know down here by the Channel we have dreadfully tough winters...
by MdR
Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:00 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Fantasy £100k what would I buy ?
Replies: 25
Views: 776

Re: Fantasy £100k what would I buy ?

Not a clue but I've got £100k to play with so I *should* be OK :lol: and I'd need something sensible to offset the Claer Bus.