The best $400.00 I ever spent.

[Plavan]

Our family races early Porsches so we are always looking for good race stuff. I'm in the process of gathering all the parts for a new race engine. I called a semi-local, small european car repair shop. I have called him before and bought 4 15x7 Fuchs for $550 in the past. I asked if he had any old cranks, he replied I have a couple that are STD/STD... I get a little excited because they are what I'm looking for. I asked if he has any more 15X7's fuchs... he said he found one in his barn he would sell me cheap... I get more excited... I shoot from the hip and ask you have any early 911 Aluminum cases.. He says yes I do... Funny you should ask because I was getting ready to throw it out!!!!! His barn was getting full! Now I'm really excited... I said THROW IT OUT! (calmly). I'll give you $200 for the case..... he then said OK. Then he said the crank in there is good because he took it out running and replaced it with a 2.7 "years ago".... I then understand it is a full LONG BLOCK! I then said "Well since it is a long block I will give you $400" He says come and get it!

It pays to call around. Here is my nice new purchase. A 1966 911 2.0L Aluminum longblock. It is like Christmas already.

[Az911]

Nice score and nice 911 in the background. Have anymore pics of it?

-Steve

[moazam]

Originally posted by Az911
Nice score and nice 911 in the background. Have anymore pics of it?

-Steve

Why, yes he does.

Plavan Racing

[Toothzilla]

Hey chad,

Funny to see you here, too. I'll have to buzz over and check out your new engine!

chris

[makaio]

sweet find Chad.

What kind of tool box is that? Is it S.S.?

[Plavan]

That's my other semi new toy. It came from Costco. It is very High quality. I feel it is better than most of the Snap-On chests out there. All ball bearing and tons of room. Best of all the price was only $600 or $650 (another good buy )... Thats it. It will last forever. Here is a pic.

[vash]

my friend bought the same tool chest. i almost got a hernia helping him pick that thing up. sometimes owning a pickup, is not the best thing.

[tangerine911e]

That's a great chest! Seens like good value. Sweet deal on the 2.0L as well.

Ash

[Spud]

Sounds like your going to have an extra 2.7L laying around taking up space pretty soon

Sweet box too!

Hey how's your dad's project coming along? Any more pics of the progress?

[speeder]

Nice shooting! I always enjoy your posts and race videos, (or is that the Scotts?), anyhow, keep 'em coming! I am going to try to make it to Willow this weekend, if so I'll stop by.

[wrx paul]

Now that is a brave man. Hanging a ladder up near that 996 like that.

[JackT]

Sams has a SS tool chest that is not quite as serious as Chad's. I think the price is around $400.00

[RPMClassic]

How about some twin plug heads and S cams to go with that new motor of yours?

[RickM]

That Costco chest is on my list.
Congrats on the "found in a barn story"

[Plavan]

Thanks Guys-
Yes the Chest is an incredible deal.... And it is super heavy (Unfixed you are right about the truck thing)! It comes in two big boxes. I had to wiggle the big box out of my truck myself. Then assembled the lower section (attach wheels and handle). I then assembled the upper section in the truck bed then slid it over on top of the lower section (I could not wait for any help from friends :P). It goes together easy and is very functional. You can keep hanging file folders in one section (Where I keep all my reciepts)
Spud (Doug)- My Dad's project is still coming along. I think I work on it more than him. He just came out of retirement again and is doing P.I. stuff so that makes the project go a little slower. Hows My old RS clone doing on the track? Any other Mod's?
WRX Paul- trust me that ladder does not move
Speeder- 1 video is from Marks's car the rest are from mine. I have not updated the site since the end of July... I will soon.
RPMClassic- We are not allowed to twin plug our race motors but if you have an extra set of carb 911S cams let me know by PM