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Old 01-12-2020, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by snakepitt1
I have just had the engine completely rebuilt, the transmission completely rebuilt the entire fuel system replaced from the tank to the ejectors, the interior seats replaced, electricals completely repaired, new Dino steering wheel, installation of a front deco strip and finally upgrading the door panals to newer style types. I have spent over $7000 in the past 3 months
How on earth did you get all that work done for $7k?
That list is more like $30k worth of work
Just a tranny rebuild will run you $7k
Old 01-12-2020, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarwood
How on earth did you get all that work done for $7k?
That list is more like $30k worth of work
Just a tranny rebuild will run you $7k
Check the date of the post...
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Old 01-15-2020, 05:44 PM
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LOL! Interesting that in 2001 the OP was already referring to his '73 as "classic".
It was referred to as a classic in 1984, as well.
In 1984, GM muscle was classic
Old 01-16-2020, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by snakepitt1
I have a question for all of you. I have a 1973 911T Targa. I have just had the engine completely rebuilt, the transmission completely rebuilt the entire fuel system replaced from the tank to the ejectors, the interior seats replaced, electricals completely repaired, new Dino steering wheel, installation of a front deco strip and finally upgrading the door panals to newer style types. I have spent over $7000 in the past 3 months, not counting the car itself. My question is this; WHY? What is it about a Porsche that makes a guy do this? If I were to sell this car I could never get my money back, so why? It's not like I want to stop either. I have owned over 35 cars and trucks in my life, but this is somehow different. So, again I ask, WHY?
Last year I dumped prob $10k into mine on a top end rebuild, new audio and the likes. I'd say you prob grew up the in 80s (like me) or 70s given your year, had one on your wall, and rarely see any on the road today. Oh and they drive like go carts! They are special....
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Originally Posted by snakepitt1
I have a question for all of you. I have a 1973 911T Targa. I have just had the engine completely rebuilt, the transmission completely rebuilt the entire fuel system replaced from the tank to the ejectors, the interior seats replaced, electricals completely repaired, new Dino steering wheel, installation of a front deco strip and finally upgrading the door panals to newer style types. I have spent over $7000 in the past 3 months, not counting the car itself. My question is this; WHY? What is it about a Porsche that makes a guy do this? If
Originally Posted by snakepitt1
Showbox jiofi.local.html tplinklogin I were to sell this car I could never get my money back, so why? It's not like I want to stop either. I have owned over 35 cars and trucks in my life, but this is somehow different. So, again I ask, WHY?

I think that is what gets to alot of owners who approach the 911 as a purely rational engineering device, but who get wrapped up in its aesthetic.

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These cars can be a snake pit.
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