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DarrylD 09-21-2009 02:14 PM

The rebirth of a rusty old 912...
 
Video of 1st drive after 4 years of work!

By God, I got it back on the road before the end of summer!

Kemo 09-21-2009 02:17 PM

great work...i have been to your site numerous times! inspirational!

KNS 09-21-2009 02:22 PM

Congrats!! Let's see the rest of the car...

Doug&Julie 09-21-2009 02:28 PM

Love it! :)

Scooter 09-21-2009 02:32 PM

Congratulations Darryl!









Next time wear a seat belt. j/k ;)

bourgeois911 09-21-2009 02:49 PM

Nice! I wish I had that kind of patience.. and spare time/cash.. and skills.. Very cool!

JerryL 09-21-2009 02:54 PM

Awsome Darryl!!! Wanted to view earlier today on the 912bbs but a bit busy.
Job well done, Great inspiration for many.
And how many of us would invite the world along for the first drive!!!!
Hell i dont like anyone looking over my sholder much less vid.

Regards

Shaun @ Tru6 09-21-2009 02:56 PM

Congratulations, let's see a full walk around video tour of the car!

w21055 09-21-2009 03:02 PM

Sweet, save a slice of Pizza next time. I always enjoy checking your site to see your updates.


Phillip

DarrylD 09-21-2009 03:13 PM

Here's some recent photos:

http://www.darrylsgarage.com/912/912drv1.jpg

http://www.darrylsgarage.com/912/912done4.jpg

http://www.darrylsgarage.com/912/912dtin5.jpg

Only four steps remain:

1. Drive to the trimmer's shop to have the interior installed.

2. Drive to bodyshop for final cut and polish of the paint.

3. Install the orange Porsche crest on the hood and silver P_O_R_S_C_H_E and
9_1_2 on the engine lid!

4. Drink lots of Guinness!

Mark Wilson 09-21-2009 05:08 PM

Great job Darryl!

SCWDP911 09-21-2009 05:30 PM

Nice... great to see you enjoying it...

sballard 09-21-2009 05:39 PM

Fantastic! You are my new hero!

charlesbahn 09-21-2009 06:25 PM

Very nice Darryl, good to see you back!

Charles

Christien 09-21-2009 06:33 PM

That's awesome!! Checked in on your progress a few times, but now I wished I followed it closer. Thanks for bringing us on the tour as virtual passengers!

Paulporsche 09-21-2009 07:20 PM

Great work! And not too much Guinness until you get the lettering and numbers on straight!

billybek 09-21-2009 07:25 PM

I was virtually thrilled to go on the ride along.
Thanks for sharing!

Kevin Stewart 09-21-2009 08:06 PM

Cool car, Kevin

niner11 09-21-2009 08:26 PM

Thanks for the virtual ride! I enjoyed watching the restoration on your website
Chuck

slodave 09-21-2009 11:09 PM

Way to go Darryl!!!


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