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    Dec 5, 2020 5:27:49 PM

    Grant
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    Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Been many years since I snapped my crankshaft.  Glad to have it put back together again with new (used, but not tracked) magnesium crankcase, custom billet crankshaft and conrods with oversized bearings, etc.).

    Cant keep myself from driving it (ready for 1,000 mile service with first valve adjust and torque the cylinder heads).

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    Dec 5, 2020 5:37:15 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Looks great, good to see photos of your rep. larger than your avatar..... indecision  

    What do those two strips down the rear windscreen do?? 


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    Dec 5, 2020 5:41:26 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Nice car Grant. wink

    Dec 5, 2020 5:59:45 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Nice to see it out and about!  My first 911 was a 2.7 although a 77 so it sucked resources as it pulled apart and also once caught fire due to the air of and a cold morning. It should have dissuaded me forever but NO. It is a sickness but fun ! 
    Enjoy

    Dec 5, 2020 6:03:14 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    lovely !


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    Dec 5, 2020 6:17:37 PM

    Grant
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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Thanks, guys.  The aluminum strips on the Lexan rear window give it structure and keep it from deforming with winds at high speeds:

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    Dec 5, 2020 6:36:50 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    It must be a treat to drive ! Thanks for sharing Grant. 

    Dec 5, 2020 6:46:57 PM

    Grant
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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Enmanuel:

    It must be a treat to drive ! Thanks for sharing Grant. 

    Yeah, really been enjoying it.  Much more visceral than GT3 (but they making a fun pair for alternating back and forth - anxious to try that at the track where they charge by the driver so multiple cars costs the same $102).


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    Dec 5, 2020 8:15:21 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    your 18 GT3 drives like a Lincoln compared to this indecision


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    Dec 5, 2020 8:19:25 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Too cool kissblush.

    Dec 5, 2020 8:31:50 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Serious piece of kit Grant. Fond of it. Was looking at a '74 just earlier today... 

    Dec 5, 2020 8:44:16 PM

    Grant
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    DuckieRS:

    Serious piece of kit Grant. Fond of it. Was looking at a '74 just earlier today... 

    Thanks, Boris!  Was the 74 something you might pursue?


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    Dec 5, 2020 8:47:38 PM

    Grant
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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Targa Tim:

    your 18 GT3 drives like a Lincoln compared to this indecision

    Yeah, 1,400 pounds (635kg) does make a difference, but still love the fat one too indecision


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    Dec 5, 2020 9:29:43 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Such nice weather to exercise such a car kiss


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    Dec 5, 2020 11:39:31 PM

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    Whoopsy:

    Such nice weather to exercise such a car kiss

    It was a little chilly (45F), but felt good in the sun.  Smiley

    And I do have heat and defrost with the SSI Heat Exchangers (not much power loss compared to true racing headers with a 2.7L).

    Gonna be in the 60F's tomorrow - more driving to come Smiley


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    Dec 5, 2020 11:59:49 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Grant I think this is my favorite car on RT

    Dec 6, 2020 12:13:47 AM

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    mcdelaug:

    Grant I think this is my favorite car on RT

    Thanks 


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    Dec 6, 2020 12:26:56 AM

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    Great news you got it running again. You must be buzzing.. enjoy!


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    Dec 6, 2020 1:57:03 AM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Thanks, Dave!


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    Dec 6, 2020 6:44:21 PM

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    Super cool, been a while since you featured that one!


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    Dec 6, 2020 7:57:12 PM

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    So great to hear Grant! I had been wondering lately why we didn’t hear about your 73! I though you were being busy with the GT3. Enjoy in good health mate, and looking forward to hearing your stories about it.


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    Dec 6, 2020 8:44:31 PM

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    The weight of this car must make it epic to drive wink


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    Dec 6, 2020 9:22:34 PM

    Grant
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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Thanks guys!  Yes, it's a pretty intense experience to drive - the sound is pretty awesome inside the car (lots of intake noise from the 6 throttle butterflies and velocity stack behind your head (and you see the engine in the rear view mirror and can see the throttle respond to the pedal).


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    Dec 7, 2020 8:23:15 AM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    Great to see that Grant, I just can imagine the different sounds and noises you get from that engine ! And the weight angel

    BTW: Stunning surroundings !


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    Dec 7, 2020 9:04:27 AM

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    Grant:

    Thanks guys!  Yes, it's a pretty intense experience to drive - the sound is pretty awesome inside the car (lots of intake noise from the 6 throttle butterflies and velocity stack behind your head (and you see the engine in the rear view mirror and can see the throttle respond to the pedal).

    I am grateful that you share your enthusiasm on RT - I do not dare to improve or change anything on my car though, but it is still very interesting to listen to what is possible. On a more funny note: When parking, do you actually secure your car with heavy weights to prevent it floating away ??? Smiley  Keep the stories coming ! Smiley

    Dec 7, 2020 2:00:04 PM

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    Super cool, enjoy. SmileySmiley


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    Dec 7, 2020 2:39:31 PM

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    Re: Glad to have my 73 911 running again

    1600 pounds! WOW! It would be fun to drive.kiss


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    Dec 7, 2020 2:45:07 PM

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    nberry:

    1600 pounds! WOW! It would be fun to drive.kiss

    Nick complementing classics? 2020 really holds no surprises anymore Smiley

    Dec 7, 2020 3:52:37 PM

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    nberry:

    1600 pounds! WOW! It would be fun to drive.kiss

    1,900 (GT3 weighs 3,300 despite official numbers)


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    Dec 7, 2020 4:17:34 PM

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    Even at 1900, it would be fun. Not sure whether the the light car can withstand a high speed crash.


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