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Forum: Porsche 928 Technical Forum 06-20-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,435
Posted By majhopper
Yeah he built it, but can't drive it? I wonder...

Yeah he built it, but can't drive it? I wonder why?

When I was a kid, a friend bolted up a helicopter turbo to a Scirocco. It too was "rigged", but with hard pipe. It was quick once spun up, until...
Forum: Off Topic Discussions 04-29-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 38,044
Posted By majhopper
My lady dentist owns a Boxster, my daughter's...

My lady dentist owns a Boxster, my daughter's Ortho a Cayenne. Neither one know one damned thing about Porsche, except that it's a Porsche. It's all about the looks, the GPS, the stereo. The Ortho's...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-15-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By majhopper
PPI Rust Inspection, lighting the FE2O3 fuse?

Hi,

After having gotten into more rust than I cared to with my first 911 purchase, I am looking for another - having already secured a 1986.5 928S in the meantime. Also looking for a 944 and a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-07-2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By majhopper
Trapped In a Tunnel - Cracked Shift Rod

I installed new shift bushings last night and it was a breeze thanks to 101 Projects For Your Porsche and these forums. Thanks Wayne and All!

Who knew what you could do with a couple of sockets...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Are you trying to get me divorced Danny? My...

Are you trying to get me divorced Danny?

My wife is already looking at the car in terms of all the shoes she could have bought, a 17k motor would get me killed.

Maybe I need to give Porsche...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
A supplier, and friend of mine just outside of...

A supplier, and friend of mine just outside of Pforzheim is asking around - he does a lot of work with Porsche. He came back and asked me if it had any badges like 911 or an emblem on the hood. It...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
I understand the insidious nature of this car,...

I understand the insidious nature of this car, that by the time someone at my experience level knew something was going horribly wrong, that it could already be over. I have no desire to even get a...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Said listing was removed. I don't think I'll...

Said listing was removed.

I don't think I'll ever buy one of these off of eBay again, unless it's local and I can go see it. I feel like I barely dodged a bullet with this one.

I'm in no...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-06-2007, 12:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Thanks for the recipe and the encouragement Kemo....

Thanks for the recipe and the encouragement Kemo.

I'm feeling better today after taking it out to Automobile Atlanta to have the rust looked at. It's not bad at all, by mid 70s 911 standards - I...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-05-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Thanks for all of the advice. I started a...

Thanks for all of the advice.

I started a new thread looking for expert advice and possibly work in the Atlanta area.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-05-2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 605
Posted By majhopper
Expert Advice Needed - 911 Bodywork

Hello,

I have a 77 3.0 911 78 Euro Model and am trying to decide whether or not to take the plunge and restore this car, starting with the structure and body.

I need some expert advice and...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Sorry, I missed your first question there. I paid...

Sorry, I missed your first question there. I paid cash.

One thing I would really like to know: What should I have paid for this car? In other words, how much am I down already? At what price point...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
OK. I saw another Sr. Member say"Punt!" ...

OK.

I saw another Sr. Member say"Punt!"

I'm trying to ignore him right now.

Kidding Dan, trying to keep a sense of humour about this.
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Gotcha

Gotcha
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Angry 10k. :o I must admit that much of the...

10k. :o

I must admit that much of the decision to buy it was based on its proximity to me.

Just got off the phone with my Uncle and he says I can have the shop and his expertise for sure this...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Ha, that's what I was thinking. The good...

Ha, that's what I was thinking.

The good news is that I have an uncle who does frame up restores - he's had Hot Rod Mag. covers. I can't find any other structural damage - I've been up and down...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-04-2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
yes

yes
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Bad news. There is a major FEO tumour in the...

Bad news.

There is a major FEO tumour in the rear passenger-side doorsill area.

Probing of the area (still mostly covered by orig. paint I might add) has revealed a somewhat major, but unique...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
Thanks for the replies, I am hearing pretty much...

Thanks for the replies, I am hearing pretty much what I was thinking, that I should just enjoy this as it is and take care to prevent any catastrophe under that whale tail.

I will post some more...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2007, 12:38 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,010
Posted By majhopper
The most "radical" paint job I have ever seen in...

The most "radical" paint job I have ever seen in my life was on a customized mid 70s GM van in a Wal Mart parking lot.

I park next to what looks like a rusted out piece of junk, with dented...
Forum: Porsche 911 Technical Forum 04-03-2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,692
Posted By majhopper
The Frankencar - Advice Please

Hi all,

Long time lurker, first time poster here. I am in need of some advice.

First, a little background to make clear my goals with this vehicle.

I have wanted a 911 since I was ten. I...
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