SSI install clinic

Tyson Schmidt · 02-04-2002, 10:44 PM

Well, we had so much fun at Jim (Superman) Christensen's "Engine Drop Clinic" that I thought I'd invite the Pacific N.W. guys over for some more Porsche B.S/beer drinkin'/wrench turnin' fun.

This Saturday, February 9th, commencing at 10:00 A.M. I'll be installing a set of SSI heat exchangers on a 1981 911SC. Those who'd like to come hang out and watch/help are welcome to come. Might even have time to put some of your cars up on the hoist for some show and tell.

The address is: 7900 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, Wa.

Take the 85th St. exit off I-5 and head West.
turn left on Greenwood Ave. (it's a ways)
go S. on Greenwood Ave 6 blocks.
Shop is on left hand (East) side of street

Please let me know if you're coming, so I can budget for beer and etc.

Leland Pate · 02-05-2002, 12:18 AM

...............you bastards.

Joeaksa · 02-05-2002, 04:42 AM

Tyson,

Hook up a WebCam and send it to Leland! Its the next best thing and does not cost him any money!

Joe

island911 · 02-05-2002, 06:22 AM

COOL!

. . .and I have an 81sc you can use to put those SSI's on

. . ya likely got that part of the job lined up already. .doh. ..

Tyson Schmidt · 02-05-2002, 10:14 AM

Bump! So, who's coming? (And yes Island, already got the car taken care of. Sorry!)

Superman · 02-05-2002, 01:03 PM

I have something going on in the evening, but I may be able to make it. I just love watching Tyson work!

davis911s · davis911s's Garage

Ok someone has to have a webcam for this. Not just for Lee but for the ret of us poor saps sitting here that can't make it!

Have fun without us

Shawn stuck in NB Canada freezing !

Eric Coffey · 02-05-2002, 01:37 PM

I'm definitely in! So, Tyson, you are obviously doing a new muffler too right? It will be interesting to compare the car's exhaust note before and after the SSI's. Also, afterwards we should all go down and heckle JW. He is just down the street!

Bill Douglas · 02-05-2002, 01:41 PM

Tyson, have an extra beer for me, I can't make it this time. Bill.

Jim Sims · 02-05-2002, 01:57 PM

Are you going to break off the exhaust studs before or during the clinic?

Just kidding! I hope the nut threads have had a protective plating of anti-seize or that they're already marinating in penetrating oil. Got gas in the torch bottles? Got a few spare studs? Do you have the special SSI wrench and a high temperature nut to match the wrench size? Kind of frustrating to have all 13 mm (across the flats) nuts and need a 12 mm to match the wrench. Have fun and may the fastener gods smile on you! Cheers, Jim

don911 · don911's Garage

I will try to make it. I would really like to seee this done. We're in the middle of installing floor molding but I'll see if I can get a day pass.
If I can get away, I'll bring a few brews.

island911 · 02-05-2002, 03:00 PM

I'll be there. . maybe early to get breakfast at that place across the street (where we met pre engine drop clinc). That food was excellent and the waitress was hot!
. . okay, well maybe the waitress wasn't so hot . . .and had a bit of a "Judge Judy" thing going on, but the food was grubbing good.

Tyson Schmidt · 02-05-2002, 05:04 PM

Cool! It'll be fun.

The Web-Cam thing is way beyond my capabilities. Hell, I can't even figure out how to post pics yet.

Sorry Leland. We'll make it up to you somehow. The Trans rebuild thing maybe?

Side note here: The car was already converted to early exhaust before. I'll be replacing the 1973 vintage rusted out heat exchangers with the new SSI's. But you'll still be able to see how the oil lines were modified to work with the new set-up. We can put another stock exhausted SC on the rack next to it for comparisons sake.

And yes Freefly, we can definitely harrass John Walker after we finish and have lot's of beer in us. (John is cringing as he's reading this!) We can check out his new project. A 1956 Mercedes 190SL convertible. And of course, the obligitory "drool all over the '73 speedster" ritual.

Our local PCA PNWR region is having it's awards banquet that same evening at Champs Karting in Redmond at 5:00pm, so I'm trying to make that. We should have plenty of time though.

Superman, you BETTER be there!

Doug Zielke · 02-05-2002, 05:17 PM

Please check your e-mail, Tyson!

Tacoma911 · 02-05-2002, 05:32 PM

Tyson,
I'll be there and will be accompanied by a box of donuts.
Bill

Tyson Schmidt · 02-05-2002, 05:40 PM

Sweet! Looks like the same gang, for the most part, will all be there.

So should we do the breakfast thing again at the same place? Say, 9:30 am? (Pete's Eggnest, 1 block South of the shop on the right)

don911 · don911's Garage

Bill,
I'm the one selling the dark blue seats. I'm going to try to make it down but I may not be able to stay long. If you know about what time you're going, you can check out my seats since we missed each other last weekend. Let me know.

DEL · DEL's Garage

Hope to see some pics. You guys definitely know how to have a good time!

If the weather was better I'd turn the insurance on my SC and check out the party.

island911 · 02-05-2002, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DEL
. . .If the weather was better I'd turn the insurance on my SC and check out the party.

Of course you don't have to drive the SC. Although I did turn on my SC insurance for the rainy trip down to Tenino. guilt guilt guilt.
Hey you could bring up pwd72s so he could see just how nice these SC's are. You wouldn't want to give anyone the impression SC's are fragile. . .Would You? guilt guilt guilt.

Kmatts · 02-06-2002, 06:54 PM

Hey Tyson,
Count me in. I'll be there. What the hell, I'll even bring the SC out of hibernation for the trip down.
Where are you guys having breakfast May's? (or something like that?).
I'll bring a few goodies too.
Doug better bring some stickers huh?
see you all on Saturday morning, i can't wait.
Kyle