Clueless from Clapham

Xly · Post by **Xly** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:21 pm

Evening all. I've been the proud owner of a 1969 912 for a few months now. I fell in love with the cars years back and am stoked to now own one. I was introduced to this site by James Puttock (23e Heure) who lives a few doors down.
Although i'm now an owner, i can't claim to know what i'm doing so i'll no doubt be posting all sorts of ridiculous questions in due course. Steep learning curve ahead!

Crossley

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Having a few troubles posting a pic while following instructions on the site. Any pointers welcome if you can see what i'm doing wrong...

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:34 pm

welcome to the DDK

Try hosting your picture at www.photobucket.com or similar.

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 10:39 pm

You must come from Ye Olde Clapham

Nice car

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:09 am

welcome to DDK.

don't worry about asking stupid questions (i do it all the time) they are a very tolerant lot here as long as your a real enthusiast and the questions are genuine,then they really don't mind.
the aim is for DDK to get as many road worthy cars as possable and then help to keep them that way.

not sure i have ever seen a white 912, rather like it

Viv_Surby · Post by **Viv_Surby** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:22 am

Welcome Crossley......keep your eyes peeled in the 'Future Events' section for SW London meets.....in fact there'sone next week - would be good to see you and the car!!

Viv

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:54 am

is it too late for him to join us at the Fairmile BBQ

Viv_Surby · Post by **Viv_Surby** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 9:56 am

Helen wrote:is it too late for him to join us at the Fairmile BBQ

Not too late at all

23e Heure · Post by **23e Heure** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 10:58 am

Viv_Surby wrote:
Helen wrote:is it too late for him to join us at the Fairmile BBQ
Not too late at all

Don't worry, Crossley has already been assimilated, and is booked for the BBQ!
All it took was for him to innocently stop and talk to me as I was tinkering with my car one Sunday,
and I applied the DDK mind meld on the poor lad

He's getting a lift down with me (Viv, any spare tickets?)
Shame you won't get to see his 912 this time, but am sure it won't be long...

23e Heure · Post by **23e Heure** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:00 am

Viv_Surby wrote:
Helen wrote:is it too late for him to join us at the Fairmile BBQ
Not too late at all

Don't worry, Crossley has already been assimilated, and is booked for the BBQ!
All it took was for him to innocently stop and talk to me as I was tinkering with my car one Sunday,
and I applied the DDK mind meld on the poor lad

He's getting a lift down with me (Viv, any spare tickets?)
Shame you won't get to see his 912 this time, but am sure it won't be long...

Viv_Surby · Post by **Viv_Surby** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 11:23 am

I'll pick one up next week

Xly · Post by **Xly** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:14 pm

Hi guys thanks for the warm welcome!
I'd love to come along to Fairmile, James had mentioned it, so look forward to meeting a few of you there.
Unfortunately, my car is kept in Essex and not South London as i don't have a garage and i wasn't too keen on leaving it on the street so i may not be able to bring it too many do's. I'm sure i'll bring it out once or twice though.

The white is a re-spray, under the bonnet you can see traces of the original ivory white - think some Californian hippy sprayed it white about 6 years ago. The condition isn't too bad although if you get up close she's a little rough round the edges...

Helen · Post by **Helen** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:15 pm

Xly wrote: The condition isn't too bad although if you get up close she's a little rough round the edges...

same could be said about most of us 40+ year old girls

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:45 pm

Hey ho another 912 owner cool and another 69 LWB too..

I hope to see you at the BBQ!!

Gilbert '71 T · Post by **Gilbert '71 T** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:09 pm

Nice car

and a belated welcome from another 912'er here too

Mike Usiskin · Post by **Mike Usiskin** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:31 pm

hi neighour,

a belated welcome, I'm in Dulwich if you fancy a pint drop me a PM.

Mike