SteveF Posted 28January, 2015 Report Share Posted 28January, 2015 Welcome Rupert and thanks for your intro. Good to have another New South Welshman here. We hope you see you on a drive soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupertlove Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 Thanks for the welcome folks. I`m new here and still finding my way around. However on variuos posts i`ve come accross mentions of 'Miss Daisy'. Now i know this is`nt a dating site ...but i`d like an intro to her please I have the feeling she`d save me an awful lot of money at the expense of the State coffers. And, YES Dreamr.thankyou for the info about SMT`s ...I think i saw the group descending the mountains a couple of months ago at Blackheath.. I was a bit surprised to notice that the old red ones had made it up the hill. I guess you`re using Redex eh ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamr Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 You'd be surprised at what the "old red ones" (and green, and blue, and black, etc) are capable of .... Unfortunately I wasn't on that run but I heard a good time was had by all ..... I think mine was from Blaxland if you know anyone there that used to own one .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 Welcome Rupert, that is a sharp 996. Enjoy the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupertlove Posted 29January, 2015 Report Share Posted 29January, 2015 Thanks Niko, love the buttshot of your yellow submarine. ...and that you`re apparently an 'honorary member'.. Talking about membership, I`ve just recalled that i was a member of PFA back in the good `ol days when i was a 'good bloke'. .It was about 1978. Back then there were no widespread computers, porsche had`nt discovered water, and it was called the Presbyterian Fellowship Association.. PFA.. Thanks for the welcome Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1st Posted 10February, 2015 Report Share Posted 10February, 2015 Hey everyone! My names Michael, im 25 from Canberra and currently working at Telstra (Until they offshore me). I've always loved Porsche's just never got around to getting one. I've had some quick cars (Evo IX, WRX) some even quicker bikes (GSXR 1000). And over the weekend I decided that my mums 924 Martini needs to get running again. (I've been told these are quite rare, Anyone know of any others around?) I believe mum was a member of the Porsche club canberra back in the early 90's Mum bought it back in about 1980 long before i was born and has had it as the second owner ever since, it has about 110,000 klms and has sat in the garage since 2004 not getting used, other then when i pushed it into the drive way for a year or so, so that i could store my motorbikes bad idea. So I'm after some tips on what i should look for when getting it going again? I'm about to change every liquid (oil, coolant etc) in it and then give it a good wash and polish. I was also told the water pump seals may be shagged, any other things to look for? Cheers Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 10February, 2015 Report Share Posted 10February, 2015 Hi Mikey, Glad to see you joined the forum and are looking to get a 924 back on the road. I'm sure some of the other guys on here should have a good idea what to do. Would recommend you place this type of question under the front engined technical section though as I know a number of the front engined guys watch that section closely. Would love to see some transformation pics along the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 11February, 2015 Report Share Posted 11February, 2015 Welcome Mike. There's obviously porsche club Canberra. There's also an aircooled crew who I'm sure would be happy to have you along for local Sunday morning gatherings. Did you say its a 924 or a 928 in the other thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1st Posted 11February, 2015 Report Share Posted 11February, 2015 Hey, mine is a 924 (neighbours is 928) Does the Porsche club Canberra or the air cooled guys have a seperate forum or something? Would be keen to go out and say g'day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddin Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 Hi there, my name is Marty, born in Germany and living in Geelong (..yeah i know!) since 2002. Blacksmith by trade but working as a tattooist for the last 15 years. Had lots of cars but nothing really exciting,I tried multiple times to get a nice car but something always got in the way. Last year i decided its time to give it a last shot..sold a huge part of my modelcar collection so i had enough coin to be ready to pounce. Since 356's and early 911's are out of my budget ( or my modelcar collection wasn't big enough) I stumbled across the 914. Being a child of the 70's i was familiar with the car but never really considered getting one...did lots of research and really fell in love with it. Was so close to getting my hands on a very nice example here in Aus,ticked all the boxes but after about 6 month of talking to the owner he decided he couldn't let go. Very dissappointed,I considered getting one shipped over from the US and after a while I found a suitable car but due to a missunderstanding the seller sold the car to somebody else who put a deposit down straight away.Totally gutted i almost gave up but the sale fell through and a couple of weeks later i bought it! Long story short...picked the wrong importer who made the 4 month wait a living hell for me but the car finally arrived and I'm totally blown away!! The car had 65 911 in it in the US which the guy sold separately so i got a roller with all the conversion parts needed already in it. Got myself a 3.0l engine out of a 78' SC in Adelaide and with the help of 2 friends we'll put everything together in the next few month. Can't wait!!! Not an awful lot of teeners on the forum but hopefully a few more will join in the future. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam986 Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 Hi Marty, Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 Welcome Marry. Great way to get into your first porsche. Must have been a HUGE model car collection Looking forward to seeing some pics. Remember, without pictures, it never happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
911barber Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 Here you go ! Nice car, I think this car used to be owned by a Doctor client of mine. Assuming its the same car you got a beautiful example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 Welcome Marty to the forum. Would love to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddin Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 Hey guys, thanks for the welcome... few pics and yes i did sell a few modelcars (don't worry, still got heaps ) Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 16April, 2015 Report Share Posted 16April, 2015 What a great looking car Marty. Can't wait to see it in the flesh on one of the SMT's. I know Airhead on here has got a 914, not sure if there are any other 914 owners lurking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddin Posted 18April, 2015 Report Share Posted 18April, 2015 yes,not too many around ...they hide pretty well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerhead Posted 5May, 2015 Report Share Posted 5May, 2015 Hello all. Another new member. My father was a mad Porsche driver. He started with a 356, by the time I came, he was driving 911's. So I never had a chance ! Fond memories of scary mountain passes, peering out that small window thinking how close that drop off was. Oh and the heat !! My own first 911T rust bucket that I was to young to afford , did not last long. Now here I am many years later, living where I can get the best use of my all time drivers car. I have been looking for some time and finally took the plunge on a red 84 3.2 ( not my favourite colour, price was right) HK import rhd 57k, good condition. I plane on slowly improving it, a back road scratcher. I'll post some pics when I work it out. Look forward to all your help as I intend to work on it my self as much as possible. Also would like to hear from any owners in the northern rivers. Best Kendall ByronBayChris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 5May, 2015 Report Share Posted 5May, 2015 marty welcome and a kool kat car choice - going to be a ornery with that 6 in it. more pics and be interested as others would to know your buying story - ebay? any plans to further mod the body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddin Posted 5May, 2015 Report Share Posted 5May, 2015 Hey Michael, found the car on 914world. Joined the forum there in 2013 and checked the prices there regularaly to get an idea what you can get for your $$. I actually wanted to get a driver and not a project but this one was just to good to let go. The only thing that made me hesitate was the colour ( hey Kendall! ) and that nearly cost me the car! Believe it or not,I really like the colour now. It looks very different on the pictures but it's a deep and saturated red (Bahia Red) and looks beautiful on the car! I'm grateful to have a couple of friends helping me with the project because I couldn't do it on my own! Still a bit to go...the new conversion clutch from Kennedy Engineering will be shipped this week ad I have a big order from 914rubber on the way...can't wait! egine when i got it and after my friends magic treatment! Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted 27June, 2015 Report Share Posted 27June, 2015 Hi all. Just refound this forum after signing up years ago and promptly forgetting it!I've owned a beautiful 1980 SC since 2009. She's been a faultless near daily driver being cared for by Carlos Cavaco in Sydney but now I'm Bundaberg Qld bound and fretting about finding another mechanic, so much so I considered selling her but even though I've had offers i've done a bit of reverse tire kicking and won't sell haha. Hoping someone here knows someone in bundy that knows their way around old porsches ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevl Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 (edited) Hi everyoneBought a 911sc a few months ago, it is a 1983 cab. It is my daily driver and it has been fun to drive, looking forward in meeting other guys who have air cooled 911s. Edited 6July, 2015 by Chevl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teutonic Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 (edited) Hey all,long time one stalker first time poster. Some fellas from a non denominational forum I am a part of pointed me in this direction. Had been on the hunt for a 911 for a while. Plan was to drive regularly, track it and modify it so decided a hot rod was the best way forward. My search lead me to this T and D built car. 1974 body built up as a 964RS replica. 964 3.6 engine built to RS specs, 915 gearbox with 930 LSD diff, GT3 brakes, comprehensive suspension mods, race seats and a cage. Seemed like a good starting point. And so the journey begins Plans are for spirited drives, track days and possibly get back to targa down the track. Is is a great forum with a wealth of information Edited 3July, 2015 by Teutonic Niko, ByronBayChris and Pam986 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 Welcome to the Forum, great to have a Westerner on board. Mate, that car is a stunner.Good luck with it and tell us all what you get up to in it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 Hi everyoneBought a 911sc a few months ago, it is a 1983 cab. It is my daily driver and it has been fun to drive, looking forward in meeting other guys who have air cooled 911s.Hi Chevl, and also welcome to our forum, another Mexican, great to see.Don't be shy with posting up some pictures we all like to see what we have on board the ForumWe must be getting close to doing a Melbourne run or a coffee catch up so hopefully we will meet you at one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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