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Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 06-02-2026, 09:27 AM
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I was invited to attend the Sacramento Region PCA...

I was invited to attend the Sacramento Region PCA Concours at the new (1 year old) Porsche dealership this coming Sunday. I thought it would be a great time to check out the dealership. So I began...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-29-2026, 02:36 PM
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So, a while ago, we raised my car about 5/8" as I...

So, a while ago, we raised my car about 5/8" as I felt it was low. Then life got in the way and I forgot to take it and get re alined. I just took it to Hewitt's Alinement Service in Stockton. Old...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-26-2026, 09:17 AM
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Sorry, that is a '70 914-6 car with a race...

Sorry, that is a '70 914-6 car with a race heritage owned by a wonderful gentleman. We see him at a lot of events and he drives the car. I was amazed I got any photos as we were busy talking and...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-25-2026, 07:24 PM
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The Diablo Region PCA knows how to host a car...

The Diablo Region PCA knows how to host a car show. This is their annual Wash 'n Shine and it gets bigger every year. Good food, music (too loud for my old ears) and just great people. Easily 150+...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 05-09-2026, 09:09 AM
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My brother and I took my car to the Old Town...

My brother and I took my car to the Old Town Cruise Night in Auburn and had a great time. I had the only Porsche. Probably 200 Hot Rods. A lot of people stopped to talk about my Six. The '69 Z-28...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-27-2026, 09:15 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
Here are some more pictures:

Here are some more pictures:
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 04-26-2026, 01:57 PM
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Yesterday we took the 6 to The Red Barn where Ben...

Yesterday we took the 6 to The Red Barn where Ben M. was welding on a set of flares on a 914. Chris B. toasted the event and we ended up with about 20+ Porsches coming for the event. To the right...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-18-2026, 05:17 PM
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We never really like the shifter in the Turbo S. ...

We never really like the shifter in the Turbo S. Today we swapped that out for this nice unit - much, much better looking. Looks like it came from the factory so equipped. The first photo is the...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-13-2026, 10:40 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
Thanks Jeff; that's a great idea. If I have any...

Thanks Jeff; that's a great idea. If I have any reason to pull the oil cooler from the nose of the car, I will definitely see about doing/adding that. I would not want to try that in place. Thanks...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-12-2026, 08:15 PM
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Posted By Cairo94507
Well, the planets aligned and I found all 4 cars...

Well, the planets aligned and I found all 4 cars needed oil, filter, etc. I did the Ridgeline, the Macan GTS, the Turbo S and finally, the most involved of the 4, my Six.

On the Six, draining...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-08-2026, 09:23 AM
Replies: 506
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Posted By Cairo94507
Yeah, the Mustang was a real nice car; the color...

Yeah, the Mustang was a real nice car; the color did not work for me. I would have gone with a stock color for that year if I was going to change the color. But, all considered, that would be a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-07-2026, 06:59 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Took the Six out to a Cars 'n Coffee in Folsom...

Took the Six out to a Cars 'n Coffee in Folsom (CA). Really nice turnout; probably 250 cars of all types. The one I really wanted to put eyes on rolled through and did not stop as they could not...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-04-2026, 09:43 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
We also saw many beautiful cars being restored at...

We also saw many beautiful cars being restored at Callas RennSport. Tony Callas is a great guy and they put on an amazing open house. They had so many beautiful cars in process and many that were...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 03-04-2026, 09:38 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
We went down to Los Angeles this past weekend for...

We went down to Los Angeles this past weekend for The Lit Show which also has most of the Porsche performance and restoration shop open houses. Boy, were there some beautiful cars.

At European...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-26-2026, 09:49 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
I was standing in the garage talking with a...

I was standing in the garage talking with a neighbor and looking at my car. I thought it had a bit too much downward "rake" so I raised the front about 3/8" and then realigned the headlights and...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-23-2026, 05:09 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Installed the oil pressure and thermal switch for...

Installed the oil pressure and thermal switch for the oil cooler fans on the yellow car. Our buddy has still not ordered some parts we need to keep moving along. So....

We worked on a '86 911...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-16-2026, 09:26 AM
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Posted By Cairo94507
Not much to report; got the axles rebuilt and...

Not much to report; got the axles rebuilt and ready for install next time we meet. They look brand new.

Looks like the engine will be getting dropped in the '69 911S to fix a small oil leak. ...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-08-2026, 07:14 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Well, spent some time on the new project with...

Well, spent some time on the new project with Greg today. I was starting to clean and repack the CV's and noticed the owner had bought the wrong boot kit - full stop. He ordered the right parts to...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 02-01-2026, 01:22 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Yesterday we got the 3.2 SS with PMO's,...

Yesterday we got the 3.2 SS with PMO's, twin-plugged, 10.5 to 1 compression, etc., fired up in my friend's 914 which we have converted to steel flares with full paint, suspension, brakes, oil...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-11-2026, 09:37 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Yesterday I cut quite a few pieces of fiberglass...

Yesterday I cut quite a few pieces of fiberglass and laid it on the bolsters. We did about 3 layers on each side of the bolsters. Went and had lunch and when we came back it had dried and is very...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-03-2026, 11:24 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
For me, the best way to stay on top of possible...

For me, the best way to stay on top of possible emerging issues is to get under the car regularly, look and wipe. The added bonus, it keeps the underside pretty clean; I do not enjoy working on...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-02-2026, 08:48 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Started the New Year off by getting my Six on the...

Started the New Year off by getting my Six on the lift and cleaning the underside. It had been a while since I had a chance to do this. I was very pleased that she still is nice and dry - not a...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 01-01-2026, 09:53 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Thanks for the reply; yes, phase 2 of the project...

Thanks for the reply; yes, phase 2 of the project will be to fiberglass the new pieces to the seat shell so they are strong.

My friend Greg did a set of seats like this for his beautiful 914-6...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-30-2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Well, this has been on my list for a while. ...

Well, this has been on my list for a while. Anyone who has driven, or even sat in a stock 914 seat, knows lateral support is non-existent. Now, since my car appears stock to the casual observer, I...
Forum: Porsche Technical Discussions 12-16-2025, 11:38 AM
Replies: 506
Views: 657,881
Posted By Cairo94507
Went and filled the tank after the Christmas Toy...

Went and filled the tank after the Christmas Toy Drive Cars 'n Coffee at EASY in Emeryville on the 6th. Brought it home and parked it next to the "Orca".

Cheers,
Michael :)
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