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by higs356
Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Made my day...
Replies: 3
Views: 483

Re: Made my day...

Have had a bloody awful week with one thing and another (could have swore they said they were 17... ) but this has made me believe in the sanctity of the petrol engine and unbridled lunacy! More!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUMuW7KohLg :lol: Love that ...pretty lousy week here too Its gotta ta...
by higs356
Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Porsche Market Place Discussion
Topic: I know what you're thinking...
Replies: 28
Views: 1628

hot66 wrote:looks stunning :)

... and everyone knows with 911's, LHD is how god intended ;)

( otherwise he'd have given us all misaligned hips & knees so we could sit comfortably in RHD :lol: )

People with tractors never seem to have this debate :)
by higs356
Fri Jan 28, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 or 912 engine cost
Replies: 23
Views: 1189

Thanks all Wonderful input What I have ...original 59 Case, later heads, oversize P&Cs , used 912 crank, cam , 40 p11 Carbs I'm looking for a reliable 100hp Worst I thought was check case, align bore if needed ,then bearings then measure crank ,and methodically assemble the bits . I'm getting qu...
by higs356
Wed Jan 26, 2011 2:54 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: 356 or 912 engine cost
Replies: 23
Views: 1189

356 or 912 engine cost

Hi
I'm getting a quote on putting my engine backk together that frankly makes me wonder if I shouldnt get back my bits and di it myself as a project

In the meantime what is a 912 engine worth as a replacement and does anyone know of any

Cheers
Hig
by higs356
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Top Gear 911 feature
Replies: 25
Views: 1060

I have to go back now and watch it
I missed all of this

I had sat down to watch it when I heard about the 911 piece and I payed pretty good attention through the Ariel ATOM V8 bit but then I woke up to hear ...
Da de DaDa , Da de DaDa , DaDa de Daah with closing credits :(
by higs356
Wed Jan 19, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: Porsche Tractors
Topic: vague tractor spot - south wales
Replies: 10
Views: 563

Yes ...I seem to remember oit was someone in Surrey that had the bits
by higs356
Wed Jan 19, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 73 RS trivia: Silver ...Were there any ?
Replies: 17
Views: 1003

thks Just to transcribe... just 2 then and both retained by Porsche or Porsche employees/staff/owners Aubergine Bahia Red Beige Grey (*) Tangerine Leaf green Ivory (*) Lilac Raspery Glacier blue GP white GP white/blue GP white/red Gulf blue Gulf orange Light yellow Light green Light ivory India red ...
by higs356
Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:35 am
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: 73 RS trivia: Silver ...Were there any ?
Replies: 17
Views: 1003

73 RS trivia: Silver ...Were there any ?

One for the RS Experts I recall seeing a record somewhere of the build colours and quantities of RSL/RST and noticing silver as conspicuous by its absence. Silver was a std colour offered in 73 and it seems really strange that there may have been no silver cars prodced in the 2.7 RS Series ... save ...
by higs356
Tue Jan 18, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Finally getting there
Replies: 4
Views: 318

Australia
Sitting in a well known Melbourne trimmers

To be shipped on completion ...very soon :-)
by higs356
Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:41 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28545
Views: 1918498

Image
by higs356
Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Finally getting there
Replies: 4
Views: 318

Finally getting there

It feels a bit like a car again now ... For a while it felt like I'd never get the bits back together ... http://muchos.co.uk/members/higs356/jan115.jpg http://muchos.co.uk/members/higs356/jan112.jpg http://muchos.co.uk/members/higs356/jan113.jpg http://muchos.co.uk/members/higs356/jan114.jpg http:/...
by higs356
Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: Porsche 356
Topic: Huff B & C Hood Handle Required
Replies: 10
Views: 336

vwretrosteve wrote:what is a huff ?

i have a genuine B t5 bonnet handle c/w rubber seal , but minus the small badge... fixing threads are all spot on.
Its the state you are in when you walk away from trying to fit a hood handle that doesnt fit ?????????? :)
by higs356
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Your Porsche pic of the day......
Replies: 28545
Views: 1918498

Ferry Man wrote:Image
I havnt seen this pic for a while ...The very first Conv D in its publicity photos.
This one had "Speedster D" on its flank but doesnt have in this picture
by higs356
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Classic Porsche General Chat
Topic: Brian Ferrys 911 ?
Replies: 7
Views: 739

I love that shop

Built into the arches under the Sydney harbour bridge and always full of really cool old stuff.
Going to Sydney for Christmas and New Years and will definately drop in to have a look.
by higs356
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: Pre 1974 - Porsche 911 (longhood)
Topic: parts ordering from the US
Replies: 11
Views: 959

Unless it is big find a mate who is on a trip to the US ...or maybe go there for a Xmas shopping trip and stuff it in a bag of clothes. Done it so many times I cant remember how many ...never been stopped. Of course ...this is more difficult with a windscreen or a wheel arch or an engine case. In th...