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Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2007, 06:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,576
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Christien, I certainly understand ... you...

Christien,

I certainly understand ... you get your heart set on a goal and nothing else can quite stack up to it!

I hope you didn't mind the calculations ... I wanted to run the numbers to see...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 05-01-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,576
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Just to add my two cents ... Have you...

Just to add my two cents ...

Have you considered a 2.7 liter 911S motor? I found a '74 911S / Carrera (US) motor for $2,500 (complete) and it's one hell of a fun ride! The weight is the same as...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-16-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,185
Posted By Carrera Charlie
I was lucky enough to stop by Darryl's shop one...

I was lucky enough to stop by Darryl's shop one day - if you think his work is magnificent, you should see his workshop!

The reason I mention this is that he created his own sandblasting booth...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-16-2007, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,628
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Wow, I nearly had the same experience last...

Wow, I nearly had the same experience last weekend ... except I did replace the points and had MAJOR backfiring. Found out the new points were gapped correctly, but the timing was way off once the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-30-2007, 06:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,522
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Welcome to the brotherhood! Since I'm nearby as...

Welcome to the brotherhood! Since I'm nearby as well, get in touch and we'll trade info. I sent a PM as well.

Regards,
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-29-2007, 03:33 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 69,287
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Everyone, Thanks for setting me straight on...

Everyone,

Thanks for setting me straight on what would work for my '69 911E as well! With Tyson's input, I would order 6 wheels at 8" wide and 2 wheels at 9.5" wide (use four 8" wheels on the '69...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-28-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 69,287
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Gents, Thanks for the guidance on what fits...

Gents,

Thanks for the guidance on what fits my '74 Carrera!

Jeff, add me to your list of buyers for the wheels when available. The 7.5/9.0 combo sounds great.

If I can fit the same set...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-28-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,435
Posted By Carrera Charlie
My '69 911E is my daily driver, but I am blessed...

My '69 911E is my daily driver, but I am blessed to be living in the Pacific NW which has mild winters. I do drive mine on snow (great traction) when it falls in Seattle because we use little to no...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-28-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 728
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Chris, First off, congratulations! You have...

Chris,

First off, congratulations! You have a very nice looking car! I applaud you for moving up to a Porsche - British sports cars are quirky, unique and sometimes demanding, so you are well...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-27-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 69,287
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Jeff, I show my ignorance, but ask in hope...

Jeff,

I show my ignorance, but ask in hope of learning whether your wheels would fit my '74 Carrera? It has factory rear Carrera flares (same as SC?) and standard front fenders. I believe this...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-27-2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Bob, My apologies ... I only saw you want to...

Bob,

My apologies ... I only saw you want to fabricate one after my first reply. Here are some additional measurements so you can make one:

The "MAX" oil mark is 3 5/16" from the tip of the...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 01-27-2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,065
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Bob, I just went out to my '69 911E and took...

Bob,

I just went out to my '69 911E and took some photos for you:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/IMAGE_000731169944782.jpg

The length is 11 13/16" from loop to tip
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 12-01-2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Here's my '69 E: ...

Here's my '69 E:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads9/DSCN0548rev11165039329.jpg

Bahama Yellow is quite attractive on these early cars! :)

Regards,
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-30-2006, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,653
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Early_S_Man, Bingo! I just did this...

Early_S_Man,

Bingo! I just did this yesterday with my '69 when the hood refused to latch due to our cold weather here in Seattle. The dried and caked grease set up in the cold and would not let...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-26-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,481
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Darryl, You are a true craftsman! ...

Darryl,

You are a true craftsman! Congratulation on completing the right side!

I hope I can come close to your level of fit and finish as I get into my projects!

Cheers mate,
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 11-20-2006, 12:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,211
Posted By Carrera Charlie
1973_911T, I'm glad I could contribute back...

1973_911T,

I'm glad I could contribute back to this board and help someone else - I've learned so much here that has helped me keep my '69 on the road! Thanks for letting me know this was...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 10-06-2006, 04:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,061
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Pat, you're missing the point ... Anger’s my...

Pat, you're missing the point ...

Anger’s my meat; I sup upon myself,
And so shall starve with feeding.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616), Coriolanus, act 4, scene 2

Just as the hand that...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-04-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,304
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Daryl, Awesome work!! What kind of jig...

Daryl,

Awesome work!!

What kind of jig holds your car in position? I'm getting ready to do the same work on my '74 Carrera.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

Regards,
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 10-03-2006, 10:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,061
Posted By Carrera Charlie
My son is serving in Okinawa as crew chief on...

My son is serving in Okinawa as crew chief on medium lift helicopters. We pray daily for him and all the other Marines who stand guard for us.

Thank you for sharing the story of this fallen hero....
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 10-03-2006, 06:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,860
Posted By Carrera Charlie
I own two Targas and love them! I drove a coupe...

I own two Targas and love them! I drove a coupe a couple months ago and felt too confined.

I now equate Porsche with a breeze blowing around me and the warm sun shining on me as I drive!
...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-03-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,532
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Forgot to include some early photos: ...

Forgot to include some early photos:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads8/FrontRqtr1154662893.jpg

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads8/RearRqtr1154662950.jpg

It now has the original...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-03-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,532
Posted By Carrera Charlie
I guess I'm living the "barn find" story ... ...

I guess I'm living the "barn find" story ...

Saw an ad on the Internet, drove out and fell in love with our '69 911E and bought it for $1,700 with a broken engine and numerous wiring issues.
...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 08-03-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,337
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Cheap ba$tard that I am ... My wife's van...

Cheap ba$tard that I am ...

My wife's van cracked the support for the rocker arms and trashed itself 5 miles from home. She nursed it to the nearest exit ramp two miles away from home, where we...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 08-03-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 6,947
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Just to go back to the original question ... ...

Just to go back to the original question ...

I give and get enthusiastic waves from the air-cooled group (both 911s and 914s), occasionally get nods from Boxsters and water cooled 911s and not one...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 07-04-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By Carrera Charlie
Just dodged a bullet

While getting my '69 911E back on the road last year, I replaced all the gas lines in the engine compartment and around the fuel pump ... thought I got every gas line replaced on the car.

I was...
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