02-03-2013, 07:11 PM
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Hey speaking of those Christmas tree air freshners... last summer I was helping a buddy move some stuff in his garage and under one of the boxes was one of those green smelly trees... long story short, when i went to pick it up it was stuck to the concrete... a few days later we power washed the floor and the little air freshner came off only to leave a perfect outline in the cement. I realize its only a airfreshner but WTF is in that stuff to eat cement? Nasty stuff whatever it is!!!
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02-04-2013, 05:08 AM
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Hey speaking of those Christmas tree air freshners... last summer I was helping a buddy move some stuff in his garage and under one of the boxes was one of those green smelly trees... long story short, when i went to pick it up it was stuck to the concrete... a few days later we power washed the floor and the little air freshner came off only to leave a perfect outline in the cement. I realize its only a airfreshner but WTF is in that stuff to eat cement? Nasty stuff whatever it is!!!
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Hmm... that doesn't sound like just any ordinary Xmass-Tree air freshener. Could be the work of Hezbo-fa-la-la-la-lah !
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02-04-2013, 06:20 AM
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Well I got a few pics of the airbox going back on today but havent had much time to work on this car the last little while. Got the fuel hoses replaced, all new seals for the air intake and cleaned it up before it went back together :-)
Enjoy
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The whole airbox/intake assembly...
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My first Porsche was a family owned '74 911 Targa (Yellow), had well over 230,000 miles when my brother sold it. Still a little upset that he sold it too.
That airbox was a treat. Everytime someone new drove it we would have to have the discussion about the little red throttle lever next to the e-brake. Many a airbox "popped". 
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02-04-2013, 02:59 PM
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Yes the famous Enrichment lever as well as the heat control/Defrost lever next to the E-Brake... Most people wouldnd even know where to find the little red level at their first 911T starting experience. I love the yellow 911 color, but this one is silver with the brushed stainless targa arch... look pretty good too  I'll get some pics of the car itself up in the spring once the engine goes back in
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05-03-2013, 05:37 PM
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05-04-2013, 05:24 PM
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That looks really sweet.
If I may ask (I have searched, but want a personal opinion) how's the ride on the air cooled vs. water cooled 911s? Performance? Maintenance?
I have a change to buy either - got the wife's OK for me to have two P-Cars - so I've been looking and researching. I have found that everyone that owns a P-Car likes it. Regardless of model, So, it is tough trying to figure out what model I want.
Truthfully, I like the body style of the 964 the best as the 996 is almost just like my Boxster, but I do like my creature comforts too. And out in the desert, an A/C that doesn't work well and is unreliable is a deal breaker. So, is ove heating. It can hit 110~130 on a bad summer day.
I've also looked around at some of the 70's - 80's models, but am not sure that is a good idea as I'm concerned about the maintenance.
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05-04-2013, 06:10 PM
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The 964 is a sweet car... Given the option of the two 996 vs 964 it would be a total personal preference of what you like... they both look great and as long as you keep up the maintenance you should be fine with both (even in hot weather - although the liquid cooled engine is a peace of mind in the heat)... having said that the downside is that you have to maintain coolant system (fluids, hoses, pump etc).
From a driving perspective the two are totally different... the 996 (as you said) is more like your boxster.... more refined, the 964 to me gives you a very connected feeling even though its not as refined as the 996. The classic look of the 964 vs the newer 996 look - all in what you prefer...
Have a look at this youtube video.... :-)
Porsche 964 vs 996 - Total 911 - YouTube
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05-05-2013, 07:09 AM
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The car is looking great! Very jealous of your work! I wish I had the time and talent to do that!
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05-05-2013, 11:37 AM
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beautiful work Hieko. I've restored a few non-Porsche vehicules- with my 2 hands. Built not bought! You've really got something valuable in every sense of the word- congrats
no more need for a ride-along mechanic... 
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05-05-2013, 03:15 PM
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Thanks Guys... Finished up the brakes today, new everything flushed all the brake fluid and went for a ride... I had perma-grin leaving the shop today as the 2.7 Air cooled purred like a kitten in the rear... This old Targa runs beautiful! Had one minor problem the tach wasn't working... forgot to plug a cable in  Took the Targa top out and went for a second ride then got home parked it! Now for the inside cleanup and then we'll be done
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05-06-2013, 05:40 PM
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and a couple more for those that are interested...
Changed the old plastic fuel return splitter to a brass one (this one wont break)
Got the exhaust headers with the heat exchangers blasted and covered with a coat of zinc paint; (you can take a torch and heat it up and it wont change color)
And a couple of the new coated rotors and the calipers...
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05-07-2013, 07:10 AM
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Hopefully your new engine will be as reliable as this engineer.
Heiko you have some mad skills! Made what I did look like building sandcastles!
Get that ride together and give us look!
Enjoy…you are on the fun part - seeing your dream come together! :dance:
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05-07-2013, 04:50 PM
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05-07-2013, 05:37 PM
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Outstanding
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05-07-2013, 05:53 PM
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Nice. Very nice!
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05-07-2013, 06:06 PM
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Thanks guys, It feels good to have gotten this far.... Got a few more rubber moldings to finish up, clean up the front trunk and she's done
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05-07-2013, 07:02 PM
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Great job!!! I will be by soon to check her out
I am headed way out east to look at a 944 so maybe not this weekend.....know anything about 944s??
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05-07-2013, 07:21 PM
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What year you looking at? A Turbo, S or S2... they're nice riding cars and handle well... everyone that I've talked to that owns one, loves them (until things begin to break)....
Come down anytime Jay... just shoot me a txt or call me to make sure I'm home :-) We might be looking at another 911 for next Winter... LOL its an addiction.
And thanks again for the positive comments...
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05-07-2013, 08:12 PM
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Good god man! Fantastic!
Simply stunning...
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