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tevake · 10-26-2015, 07:23 AM

I'm located a bit south of I 80 in northern Az. Have truck and tools and willingness to help in this area.
Will be in Hawaii mid Dec - early Feb. Otherwise another helpful way point along the possible route.

Think of the stagecoach routes with stops along their way. We can try to put together a route lined with helpful crazies, I mean enthusiasts available for support.

It does take a while to build a feeling of confidence in the reliability of these old beasts.
Let me think, two years full timing and over 20k miles. And I'm starting to a bit of confidence, not so totally in its reliability, but in my being able to manage its issues in route. Increased since now I tow a dingy with me while on longer trips that can help with parts runs.

Actually my 345 has been remarkably reliable on the road.

It sounds like you are building quite the fleet, so you have already gained some hands on experience with keeping these beasts going.

I think you will have a fun and memorable trip ahead.

Cheers Richard

Isuzusweet · 10-26-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryker

Isuzusweet, I feel the pull into the asylum! This is how I do things though, get into something and fall deeply. I got into Porsche 968's, and now I've owned 5 of them! I whittled it down to one uber rare, magnificently dialed-in example. I had amazing help, and made great friends through the 968 forums. I am looking forward a similar situation here. Thank you for allowing to lean on you and the "crew" during my journey.

Not a problem although I'm a 928 fan myself, especially the fairly rare row your own GTS version. I almost bought one, but watched Top Gear that night when May drives his childhood dream car, the Lambo Countach.......He hated it.

If I win big a Singer 964 resto mod would look great in the garage(I couldn't imagine towing it) but I could never tell the wife how much it cost.

Cheers
Tony

PS Glad to see a lot of friends on your route willing to help if needed.

Ryker · 10-26-2015, 10:01 PM

tevake, I love it! Is that a 911SC? My first P-Car was a 1982 911 SC with a whale tale in charcoal. I love the idea of a stagecoach route. It does make me feel better that I will have help along the way in the event that something happens. And looking forward to meeting like-minded nut cases, like yourself and wxbuoy and others.

Isuzusweet: So, I didn't want to show my true colors but I currently own 2 928's, an 88 and an 87; and strangely, I am selling both to purchase a 1993 GTS 5 speed black/charcoal from a buddy of mine.

SebasSF · 10-26-2015, 10:44 PM

I have a couple of the original sales brochures if you don't have one...

SebasSF · 10-26-2015, 10:48 PM

I don't tow my 87 Carrera Cab, but it's tempting!

Isuzusweet · 10-27-2015, 04:51 AM

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Isuzusweet: So, I didn't want to show my true colors but I currently own 2 928's, an 88 and an 87; and strangely, I am selling both to purchase a 1993 GTS 5 speed black/charcoal from a buddy of mine.[/QUOTE]

Here's wishing your buddy was my buddy.

bpg_austin · 10-27-2015, 06:23 AM

Isuzusweet, are you on Rennlist? Small community and you're clearly a 928 lover.
I had an '87 S4 and a few other P-cars. Loved them all. Sold them for a crusty motorhome for my family to play with and never looked back.

PeterH-350LE · 10-27-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tevake

Old Porsche and classic motorhome, what a combo !

Cheers Richard

I think Richard wins the way cool award!!

tevake · 10-27-2015, 07:16 PM

Thanks Peter, but it sounds like some of our forums members may have garages full of fun rides. The Airstream - Porsche nexus is seeming quite widespread.

I am quite happy about how well it worked out this summer towing the 911 along. Even made it over a couple of high passes in Colorado. Really reinforced the good results of the projects done in prep for the trip.

I'm thinking of heading to the South East in late winter for visits with family and I'm still hunting for a sweet spot for a base camp . Austin will most likely be on my route. I'll check ahead to make sure you are not booked up. :-)

Yep Ryker, it's a 1980 S C. Frankencar. 79 engine, Carrera brakes, etc. my first P-car and a great intro. And it too is Metallic Black,

Cheers Richard

gunner · 10-28-2015, 07:20 AM

"Thanks Peter, but it sounds like some of our forums members may have garages full of fun rides."

My garage, 1966 Corvette Coupe and 2004 Corvette Convertible.

tevake · 10-28-2015, 08:29 AM

Nice pair of rides there Gunter, has the 66 been with you for long.
Ah. 1966 a great year. Any pics for us?

So we have some corvette love, Porsche guys, and I think I've heard mention of some from the dark side, the land of Lukas, the Britts. Had me some way back when. Had a A H bug eye sprite, M G A 1500, M G Magnette sedan, TR 4,
All good fun. Sorry no pics left.

I met some folks with a 345 this summer who towed a Karmann Ghia

Any one else want to share?

Ryker, Sounds like you won't mind if your thread runs off in this direction a bit, I hope.

Cheers Richard

bpg_austin · 10-28-2015, 08:36 AM

Full disclose. I've had a few fun P-cars, but none at the same time. I'm a man of humble means and have always been priced out of the 911.

ALANSD · 10-28-2015, 08:38 AM

Love the Ghia, had a black 64 at one time. Also a VW 68 camper which was my intro to RVing.
I have had my 78 911sc for almost 23 years now. It has not been towed except to the shop one time...ha.
I recently added a 73 VW Thing to my garage, and we have a 2001 Miata SE that's is an awesome little ride.
The Thing came with a tow bar and that's how I brought it home.

tevake · 10-28-2015, 08:47 AM

No shame b p g Austin, we've even had some 928 fans fess up here :-)

I'd love to drive one of those V8 machines sometime.

And the classic 911s are certainly running up in price. I'm just waiting till I can trade my old S C. For a newish Cayman S straight across.

Nice pic ALANSD, is that your yard? Beautiful, lets go for a drive when I get over your way.

Cheers Richard

ALANSD · 10-28-2015, 08:51 AM

Here's the Thing...it is so much fun, loud, funky, very simple..

ALANSD · 10-28-2015, 08:54 AM

When I went to test drive it, the seat was too far back for me..and stuck there. I was able to loosen it at home with spray and a breaker bar.
The owner drove it and I noticed it was sluggish and missing a bit. He was embarrassed and told me he had not had it on the road in at least a year.
Not a smart way to sell a car. It helped me get the price down, and I towed it home along with a spare engine, 4 more wheels and tires, and 5 boxes of parts and documentation.
All it needed was fresh gas, and the carb adjusted. Runs great now. Just has the small oil drip they all seem to have.

tevake · 10-28-2015, 08:56 AM

Nice thing you got there Alan. Looks to have been breathed on a bit.
Light too, are you thinking of it as a possible toad?

ALANSD · 10-28-2015, 08:58 AM

I wish I had a motor home to tow it with, but we tow our 66 Overlander.
The Thing has an 1835 with dual exhaust, Weber carb, Petronix ignition, lots of updates also.
Air shocks, etc.

tevake · 10-28-2015, 09:06 AM

Ah yes, Alan I'd forgotten you have one of those silly airstreams without a motor in it.
JUST JOKING FOLKS !

Not trying to start anything between the motorhome guys vs the trailer folks.
Nice in fact of them to have us along on their site like they do. :-)

Cheers Richard

gunner · 10-28-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tevake

Nice pair of rides there Gunter, has the 66 been with you for long.
Ah. 1966 a great year. Any pics for us?

So we have some corvette love, Porsche guys, and I think I've heard mention of some from the dark side, the land of Lukas, the Britts. Had me some way back when. Had a A H bug eye sprite, M G A 1500, M G Magnette sedan, TR 4,
All good fun. Sorry no pics left.

I met some folks with a 345 this summer who towed a Karmann Ghia

Any one else want to share?

Ryker, Sounds like you won't mind if your thread runs off in this direction a bit, I hope.

Cheers Richard

The 1966 has been with me for 25 years. Sorry for taking this thread in a different direction.

Gunter