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Old 12-18-2015, 09:02 PM
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I'm the guy who purchased Karl's 77 targa a few months ago. Name is Jim, I'm a Virginia native and I've always wanted a Porsche...blah,blah, blah.

Grew up wrenching on VW Beetles, then BMW 2002's and now the 911.

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Day I bought it from Karl

First daytime drive

In my garage next to my 69 BMW 2002 (under restoration)


First project was replacing the old alternator with a rebuilt Bosch unit



While I had it apart, I cleaned and painted the fan and housing.

Swapped the Nardi wood wheel for this later wheel

Changed the shifter and tunnel bushings to new factory short shifter mechanism with new bushings.






Power washed the bottom while it was raining

Added this missing bracket to the deck lid

Met up with some other BMW friends for a long drive last weekend starting in Aldie/Middleburg



Car runs great. Glad to finally be a P-car owner.
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Old 12-18-2015, 09:15 PM
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Welcome! Where in Alexandria are you?
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Old 12-18-2015, 09:24 PM
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Welcome aboard!
Enjoy the ride.
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Old 12-18-2015, 09:45 PM
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Great car, great intro.
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Old 12-18-2015, 11:05 PM
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Cheers for joining...and a beautiful looking car...Welcome....
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Old 12-19-2015, 07:33 AM
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Jim,

Welcome and enjoy your new ride.
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Old 12-19-2015, 08:53 AM
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Welcome! Where in Alexandria are you?
Technically Springfield. Near the intersection of Telegraph and Franconia Roads
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Old 12-19-2015, 08:55 AM
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Jim,

Welcome and enjoy your new ride.
Thanks Karl- how many miles have you put on the 911 and GT4? Wait - something is missing from your signature
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Old 12-19-2015, 10:28 AM
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Thanks Karl- how many miles have you put on the 911 and GT4? Wait - something is missing from your signature
This guy Ed showed up with a fist full of dead presidents and I sold the 911SC. Used the money for the kids tuition, although I have my eye on a 964 Cab.

The GT4 on the other hand has a bout 250 miles and it's just fun 😀

That's a good looking 911S, enjoy!
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Old 12-19-2015, 11:55 AM
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Technically Springfield. Near the intersection of Telegraph and Franconia Roads
I'm on Quaker, so you are pretty close.
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