Things are coming up roses...

concentric · 01-16-2004, 10:59 AM

What a great day...
I booked a month of studio time for some great bands, it's a beautiful day with the sun shining, and....

The engine for my car is done! They finished putting the oil pressure relief update kit and intake boots on the motor, it's all together and is delivered to be installed in the car. We ordered paint for the repaired fender (shop mishap left a small dent) and the front valance I'll be buying this weekend. It's taken far too long and this board has been giving me a serious itch to drive my new car!!!

This weekend should be cool as well, NAMM show, great electronic music show in Santa Monica, shopping with the wife, and a visit to TRE on Monday to talk suspension.

Is this not what life is all about!

JCM

B D · 01-16-2004, 11:35 AM

I think I saw your car, is it at Mesa West the blue 911 inside?

Norm at Mesa West helped me sort out my sporto issue, thanks for the tip to go see him.

targa911S · 01-16-2004, 11:38 AM

and I thought I was the only musician on this board. wrong!!! Bass Players Rule!

concentric · 01-16-2004, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by B D
I think I saw your car, is it at Mesa West the blue 911 inside?

Norm at Mesa West helped me sort out my sporto issue, thanks for the tip to go see him.

That's the one. Did you check out the car at all? It's pretty nice overall, though won't be much of a performance drive until I have some work done on it. Interior is really nice, considering the age of the car.

Glad Norm could help out He's been a mentor of mine, I don't think I would have been able to restore my bus or work on the '70 squareback I had without his guidance and assurance.

JCM

B D · 01-16-2004, 11:48 AM

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That's the one. Did you check out the car at all?

I checked it out is was a nice car, I didn't check out the interior I was to concerned about my car at the time. The engine being out explains the ride heigth. Couple of questions are you going to Dunkle's? and what color is your bus I was driving to work on Irvine Ave. and had a nice red/orange bus next to me, and just dawned on me it may have been actually you?

concentric · 01-16-2004, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by B D

I checked it out is was a nice car, I didn't check out the interior I was to concerned about my car at the time. The engine being out explains the ride heigth. Couple of questions are you going to Dunkle's? and what color is your bus I was driving to work on Irvine Ave. and had a nice red/orange bus next to me, and just dawned on me it may have been actually you?

Yes, my wife and I are planning on heading to Dunkle's. She's got a bit of the bug as well and we are looking for a clean early 70's 911 for her as our next vehicle buy. I thought I'd nurture that by taking her to see some nice cars.

My bus is a Westy, and is two tone. White on top and a medium battleship grey on the bottom. It has Baja wheels with light truck tires since I take it camping in the desert. I drive on Irvine Ave. all the time, it's how I get home from work.

Jason

CHILI · CHILI's Garage

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Originally posted by concentric
Yes, my wife and I are planning on heading to Dunkle's. She's got a bit of the bug as well and we are looking for a clean early 70's 911 for her as our next vehicle buy. I thought I'd nurture that by taking her to see some nice cars.

My bus is a Westy, and is two tone. White on top and a medium battleship grey on the bottom. It has Baja wheels with light truck tires since I take it camping in the desert. I drive on Irvine Ave. all the time, it's how I get home from work.

Jason

One of our members (ianz) is going to have his VERY nice 72 for sale at Dunkle's, if it hasn't sold by then. I drove it this past weekend. Wow, it's nice. I really like the look of the narrow bodies. You should seriously take a look at his car if that's what you're looking for. BIG dollars invested in it. If I had the money, I would have already bought it. If you've seen pics of my car, then you'd know I'm picky! My car willl be there, too, but won't be for sale. Hehehe

If you're interested in seeing his car or learning more about it, you can PM me. I'm not sure he checks on this board too often. I can get the two of you in contact.

Edit: I hit enter and it submitted, before I could say buses rule! You and your wife have good taste.

concentric · 01-16-2004, 12:58 PM

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Originally posted by CHILI
One of our members (ianz) is going to have his VERY nice 72 for sale at Dunkle's, if it hasn't sold by then. I drove it this past weekend. Wow, it's nice. I really like the look of the narrow bodies. You should seriously take a look at his car if that's what you're looking for. BIG dollars invested in it. If I had the money, I would have already bought it. If you've seen pics of my car, then you'd know I'm picky! My car willl be there, too, but won't be for sale. Hehehe

If you're interested in seeing his car or learning more about it, you can PM me. I'm not sure he checks on this board too often. I can get the two of you in contact.

Edit: I hit enter and it submitted, before I could say buses rule! You and your wife have good taste.

Great! I'm looking forward to checking out ianz's car and showing my wife yours. I really like the look of your car, it's sweet!

We're probably not going to be in the market until I get the Porsche and all my other debt paid off, which will be in about 8 months or so.

Jason

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

What about us drummers? I used to go to all of the NAMM shows (LA and Nashville) and always enjoyed them. I just attended the NAIAS in Detroit and it was OK, but nothing like the NAMM show!!

targa911S · 01-17-2004, 02:11 PM

looks like we musicianns all own cars we can't haul our gear in! Any drummer with an early car is OK with me! Try getting an SVT in a Targa!

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Last summer, I hauled a small Fender amp in the fron seat and a Fender Precision bass in the back seat. It looked pretty funny sticking up above the Targa bar! I don't haul my drums (1979 Slingerland 11 piece set), I play drums at our church and we have a set there. I bet alot of the folks here are also musicians. A Porsche is similar to a musical instrument in many ways....

nostatic · nostatic's Garage

I can haul my bass rig, but I don't need an svt. Ashdown head, EA VL110 cabinet, bag of tricks and a couple of Zons. I can't really fit my Epifani cabinet though, so I'm still looking for another used VL110.

Heading to NAMM tomorrow. This will be the 16th year in a row. It's never like the first time though...I never forget the sonic bombardment, and how about 1pm the ghouls start to show up...

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Todd,
I know what you mean, NAMM on the weekdays is wild enough, but Saturdays and Sundays are absolutely crazy, especially in LA! I used to do seminars for the NAMM and got to bring my family to the shows. They put us up in a nice hotel, paid for my airfare and meals, etc... really great people. A new guy is in charge and most of the people I knew at the NAMM are long gone, I really miss the show!!!

targa911S · 01-18-2004, 06:29 AM

actually i seldom use the SVT anymore. Unless we are in a stadium size venue. Mostly I use my "laptop" unit of one Hartke 4X10 and a 3700 head. It does the job fine when it's in the front of the house with the subs and all. I'm glad, the SVT was like moving a refrigerator every time.