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Finally bought one... (i.e. the show me your yellow 911 thread)
Hey everyone,
Been lurking a while, finally made my first 911 purchase a couple weeks ago. Shes a 77' 911S, with a 3.2 out of an 89' Carrera. Honestly, it looks like a two year old car. The original paint (bahama yellow) looks great, and with the exception of some minor wear marks on the seat bolsters, the interior is perfect. I love this thing! I've been wanting one for years, and now I can't figure out why I waited so long. I sure feel lucky! I'm sure I'll have some questions for everyone in the near future, for now I'll be a search button whore. Immediate plans are 16x7s in the rear (if not all around), cat bypass / performance muffler, and a steve wong chip. Thanks again guys...  
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Welcome. Nice ride!
your future mods sound 'right on'. enjoy
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Looks nice. That's a great color.
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I love how Porsche created colors to fit certain decades. Very Cool!
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''I love how Porsche created colors to fit certain decades. Very Cool!''
All car makers do this.. Something to do with fashion.. You notice it more with Porsche because theres so many old ones still on the road.. Enjoy your new purchase.. Looks good. rgds Doog
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Very nice, clean car. Enjoy t!
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Congrats...the color is superb...what a beautiful classic...have fun and welcome aboard.
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Beautiful car! Welcome to the "mid year 911 with a 3.2 in it" club. :>)
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Greatc car, Chris. I love that color.
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I like it. Looks somewhat familiar...
 Enjoy!
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Nice combo of a classic mid + a 3.2! Cooool.
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Sweet!!!
Bleed your breaks! Make sure your Valve rockers are not overdue for adjustment. change that tranny fluid too. Plenty of wax and have FUN!
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I agree with everyone on the color, I love it. Definitely 70s! I never thought I'd own a yellow car, but this is just... different. I'm thinking tan factory sport seats with some yellow plaid inserts might be in the future as well...
I love this thing.
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11-02-2006, 07:44 AM
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Looks good!
I like the idea of the plaid inserts.
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Cool, Chris - one of my favorite colors as well. Check out all the threads on maintenance and update issues for a car of that age and then drive the beejeezus out of it! That grin's NOT going away.
Your neighbors will be so jealous. Regards,
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Congratulations! VERY nice and looks familiar...now let's see where have I seen that color before?
  Yours actually photographed fairly well. Sahara Beige (516) generally doesn't photograph accurately. My '76 was just like yours but I backdated the flag mirrors to stainless mirrors, early bumperettes and metal grill. Enjoy. Man, I wish I could do the 3.2 swap....California smog rules....damn.  EDIT: Just noticed you called yours "Bahama Yellow"...hmmm? What does your color code read? Sure looks like Sahara Beige to me. Also called Desert Beige at some point but same color.
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Well since this is turning into a show me your yellow 911 thread here is my 1978 911SC.
Congratulations on acquiring one of the best cars you will ever own! 
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Nice ride!
You know they say its easy to buy and difficult to maintain. That is a function of the miles and wear and tear. But I agree with your mods. And as your first 91, make sure you learn- as a driver's control- the car's balance. Remember reverse throttle oversteer. Have fun.
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Oh, and as a sidenote, my "project list" here at our sponsor is quickly approaching two grand. Wow!?!
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Chris 02' Ford F350 29' Ford Coupe Last edited by sirhc37; 11-02-2006 at 09:48 AM.. |
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