Horizontally Opposed - May/June 2013 by First Settlers (PCA)

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

Be sure to check our website www.fsrpca.org for more details as well as updates on all of these exciting events.

DATE

EVENT

May 17-19

Drivers Education

VIR

June 1

Central Breakfast

Silver Diner - Glen Allen

May 31-June 2

Richmond Porsche Meet

Shenandoah Region

June 8

Eastern Breakfast

Pops Diner - Chesapeake

June 21-23

Zone 2 Club Race and DE

VIR

June 22-23

24 Hours of LeMans

LeMans, France (any takers??)

June 23-29

Porsche Parade

Traverse City, Michigan

July 6

Central Breakfast

Silver Diner - Glen Allen

July 13

Eastern Breakfast

Pops Diner - Chesapeake

August 3

Central Breakfast

Silver Diner - Glen Allen

August 10

Eastern Breakfast

Pops Diner - Chesapeake

Be sure to check the website for the most up-to-date event information at http://www.fsrpca.org/events.

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Porsches lined up at the Graves Mountain Lodge Photo by Phil Grandfield

More pics from Rappahannock

From the President

Photo credit Phil Grandfield

George Michaels FSR Friends, Winter’s grip has finally broken and the pollen has arrived. So, for those of us that sequester our Porsches in the off season, it’s time to get them on the road and to the next event. We had a great turnout at the joint tech session with the BMW Club at Racewerks and, for those of you that missed our Spring Charity Event, there’s also an article about that in this issue. It was loads of fun driving the back roads and hanging out with our Shenandoah Region neighbors. embers go the ndoah m in and Shena ndfield (since I’m rs tle et S (First sie Gra Credit Jo ”. ) nd .) . ou . photo. “undergr

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Our Activities Officer, Kathy Kent, and I attended the semi-annual Zone 2 Presidents’ meeting on 13 April. You may remember that we hosted last fall’s meeting in Va. Beach; this time Keystone Region welcomed us to State College, Pa. These meetings are conducted to keep Zone 2 region leadership informed of what’s going on regionally and nationally, as well as to give us the opportunity to meet and greet with our Zone neighbors and exchange ideas. Tom Gorsuch, PCA National Treasurer, talked to us about how PCA is doing financially (well, by the way) and the latest direction they’re taking the club. One of the most obvious changes you’ll notice soon is with Panorama. Aside from hiring Pete Stout as Editor (former editor of Excellence), the former graphics director at Road and Track was also brought on the team, so you’ll see some layout changes. The biggest change, however, will be the size. It will no longer be in a size small enough to fit in a 356 glovebox (no kidding, that’s now they determined the current size), but a standard magazine size. This will reduce costs, as they paid a premium to have it cut down, and the standard format will make it easier on advertisers, and hopefully bring more in. He pointed out that Panorama’s circulation is the highest of any other Porsche magazine, twice that of Excellence… who knew? He also summarized a recent meeting between PCA and PCNA leadership in Atlanta and described the relationship between the two is cooperative, mutually supportive, yet independent. There are Porsche clubs around the world that Porsche itself controls through financial support; PCA is not one of these and remains fiercely independent, a fact that we all should appreciate, as Porsche and PCNA do. We exchanged lots of great information on communications, newsletters, insurance and activities. We also learned that there will be another Porsche Platz for the Baltimore Grand Prix on Labor Day weekend as well as the ALMS race at VIR 2-5 October, so stay tuned for those details. By now, you should all be aware that our next big event is the Spring DE at VIR, 17-19 May. Following that is Shenandoah Region’s Richmond Porsche Meet, 31 May – 2 June. Down the road, you can expect our annual Open Board Meeting event in October, and we’re working on a couple more events for the summer. Also, stay tuned for info on a trip to check out the “Porsche by Design” exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, which runs from October to January.

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After getting it home and doing a mild strip down of the car it was time to think about what to do with it. With the prices of early 911’s rising daily, my first thought was to get the Certificate of Authentication (COA) from Porsche and restore this car to absolute original. This would mean a complete rework of the front end of the car as well as replacing the rear flares with stock quarter (Close up view of front end work) panels.

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purchase new front fenders and weld on ST front flares, which are very similar to RSR front flares. For bumpers, I’ll use a fiberglass ST front bumper and fiberglass rear RSR bumper. Standard rear deck lid with no Tail for unique look. The ’72 oil door will be cut back into the passenger side quarter panel. A Lightweight Interior will include RS Charcoal carpets, simple single RSR roll hoop, RS replica seats with Green/Blue Tartan plaid centers. Door panels will be covered in the same Green/Blue Tartan plaid cloth and they’ll have the stock ’72 door pockets and door top trim. (Front end repair to include battery boxes)

I’ve already completed the front end metal work and the front suspension has been taken down, disassembled and parts have been bead blasted & plated as well as some parts off for Yellow Zinc Plating & powder coating.

There was a lot of back and forth’s with my feelings about this car. The absolute easiest way to go would have been to make it into a 3.0 Carrera RS clone. These are one of the rarest Porsches. But that would mean leaving is as an impact bumper car and that goes against the grain with me.

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Rappahannock News

Joint Car Club Tech Session Satisfies Gearheads

This short, but very supportive article about our Fun Run to the Rappanhannock Food Pantry was printed in the local paper and an their website. Check it out, to include the photos, at http://www.rappnews.com/2013/05/02/photos-the-pantrys-porscheparty/120770/. Article and photos by Chris Doxzen.

By Dave “Oscar” Meyr, BMWCCA Saturday morning March 23rd was a great day for the Tidewater BMW CCA and First Settlers Region PCA to hold a joint Tech Session event. Co-owners John Kopp and Dan Tiedemann of Racewerks did a great job as hosts, and Porsche Club President George “Wham” Michaels was extremely helpful coordinating the Porsche Club’s role. Participation was terrific, and members of the two Clubs started showing up early to participate in the morning’s events. Racewerks has a great reputation for technically precise work on both stock and racing BMWs and Porsches, and as an enthusiastic supporter of the two Clubs. John and Dan didn’t disappoint.

“More than 30 members of the First Settlers Region and Shenandoah Region chapters of the Porsche Club of America, in the area for a spring charity auction at Graves Mountain Lodge and other events last weekend, dropped by the Rappahannock Food Pantry Saturday (April 27) to deliver the food that each member had collected to donate to the pantry, as the group does on all of its seasonal outings. (In 2012, the group was responsible for donating nearly $27,000 and 4,200 pounds of food to organizations around Virginia.) Scouts from Washington’s Boy Scout Troop 36 came out to help unload the (Ruthi Lee pitching in to help sort donated groceries. donations (including Photo credit Phil Grandfield) Bryce Jones, shown here in mid-delivery) and admire a pretty cool collection of wheels; Pantry manager Mimi Forbes handled parking in the pantrys filledto-the-edges driveway off Mount Salem Avenue in Washington, and everyone posed for group shot.”

Dan headlined the technical demonstrations for Racewerks, starting with a motor out of an M3, that Dan and John are using as a parts bin. This Saturday, the motor was already in an advanced stage of teardown, allowing for a demonstration of measuring crankshaft and rod bearing wear. Dan’s rail dragster, and various M3’s were on display around the shop. Racewerks sponsored a contest to guess the weight and horsepower for the featured cars, and the winners walked away with great Racewerks gifts. Dan also showed off Racewerks’ precision tire-mounting machine that is capable of mounting both run-flat and conventional tires on even the deepest-dish alloy rims. Speaking of alloy rims, Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists (“AWRS”, another great supporter of both the Tidewater BMW CCA and First Settlers Region PCA), made an appearance with their customized wheel repair truck. After a brief discussion of the technology and capabilities that AWRS has, two chances were announced for those present to enter a raffle to have a rim repaired on the spot! Both the BMW and Porsche Clubs support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, and a total of three raffles were announced; a donation to the Foodbank earned a chance at one of a total of three (BMW and Porsche Club Members enjoying the joint tech session at Racewerks) prizes. Two of the prizes were donated by AWRS; the final prize came from a new Virginia Beach craft brewery, Beach Brewing Company; a “growler” of their excellent draft beer. Between the two Clubs, over three hundred dollars was collected in donations for the Foodbank in just this one event!

Porsche and LeMans 24 Hours By Phil Grandfield June is just around the corner, so that means the 24 Hours of LeMans. Porsche holds the record of 16 wins, but has not spent much time on the overall podium in recent years. The last decade or so has been dominated by Audi and the impressive diesels but Porsche has stood on the top of the podium in the past and has plans to get back up there in the near future.

The GT1 was Porsche’s last successful overall winner. Astonishingly,

What a great joint Tech Session! Technical information was swapped, car stories abounded, there were lots of fun discussions, good demonstrations, plenty of tasty food, snacks and coffee, and free goodies. Ultimately, the crowning event came when Dan Tiedemann fired up his alcohol-fueled dragster and pulled from the Racewerks “pits” to briefly, umm scrub some excess gravel off his monster slicks while simultaneously helping Virginia Beach with its mosquito problem. The wives present couldn’t help but laugh as the entire Racewerks shop emptied to, umm, “carefully assume a respectful and carefully organized viewing area, a safe distance from the technical demonstration.” Just remember, if there are fewer mosquitoes this year, thank Dan.

this design was rooted in the 911, with the design starting from a standard front chassis section. The design deviated from there with kevlar and carbon fiber over a stretched wheelbase. The engine was a 3.2L,water-cooled, flat-six, twin-turbo rated at 544 horsepower. And it only pushed about 2750 pounds. Two GT-1 placed second and third in their first LeMans outing in 1996, dropped out of the race with mechanical issues in 1997, then in 1998, with modified bodywork came in one-two on Porsche’s 50th anniversary.

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2013 Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance Amelia Island, Florida, March 8 – 10

The Ford GT-40 seminar on Saturday morning was a real treat. The panel was the who’s who of motorsports:

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Gurney, Bob Bondurant, David Hobbs, Lee Holman, Brian

Now, I am as much of a fan of the 1932 Auburn 12-160A Boat Tail

Redman and others.

Speedster as the next guy, but it takes some Porsche to get me to a

(Ford GT40 - The other star of the show)

“car show”. The Amelia Island event grows each year in size and

have been telling these stories for decades now and have it perfected.

group of Porsche 917 race cars gathered for “Amelia”)

I originally would have gone only to the Porsche seminar and am now glad I did all three. I would not have wanted to miss this show.

The brochure for indicated

The rest of Saturday was for the RM Auction of all kinds of very cool

s p e c i a l

cars. Yes, some Porsches, but the Tucker was my favorite and I am

celebrations of the

not sure if it sold. This is a big money deal, just like on TV. Or better.

50th Anniversary of

I spent the rest of the day going through the vendor area where all

the Porsche 911,

kinds of artwork, vacations, jewelry, watches and private jets could

the Ford GT-40 and

be purchased. I passed on the $40,000 pair of binoculars and left

the Corvette Sting Sunday

manufacturer in the world giving drives to (pre-approved) prospective

customers. Yep, Rolls Royce, McLaren, M-Benz, you name it. It was

preceded by three

very crowded. One nice part of Saturday afternoon was when they

seminars (for each honored car) and an auction by RM Auctions. OK,

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started to drive the cars onto the judging field. Most normal people

I signed up for the whole weekend. This should be an adventure!

have left and this is a great time to sit down and watch/listen to all of those wonderful cars go by.

I was in Amelia Island mid-morning on Friday and was greeted by the first of three perfect Florida days. The Ritz-Carlton was already

I got there early on

buzzing with activity and I could tell the Porsche influence by all of

Sunday as parking

the PCA people that I knew. The first seminar was GM’s 1963

was getting to be at

Corvette hosted by Ed Welburn of GM and Peter Brock, who

a premium. It was

designed the Cobra Daytona Coupe and the original Sting Ray. A

little over two hours of facts and stories of the original design and

splendid

day.

The whole display

build of the split window coupe.

field was full of all sorts of cars, but

On Friday afternoon, the Porsche seminar took place, with master of

somehow, I just

ceremonies Bob Varsha making things interesting. Varsha started off

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ball bearings begin to fail. If you have the car up in the air and running, you can listen carefully and you should be able to isolate the noise to the area of the IMS bearing (bottom rear of the engine, near where it mounts to the transmission), especially if you use a diagnostic stethoscope. The noise has also been described as a “coin in a washing machine”. John Hudson heard such a noise before his failure. Signs of a failing IMS bearing can also be found by inspecting the oil filter. Shiny metallic debris from the balls used within the bearing itself may travel through the oil system and become trapped in the oil filter as well as small bits of black plastic from the seal on the bearing. During a routine clutch job, you can also simply remove the IMS cover and take a closer look at the bearing itself. Lock and check the camshafts prior to removing the cover though: see instructions below. If the center shaft is wobbly, or the center of the bearing doesn't spin freely, then it's probably on its way to failure.

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($40,000 binoculars to see a Carrera GT?)

Haywood, Peter Schutz, Alwin Springer, Jeff Zwart, Jack Atkinson and

Porsche

area.

After all of those “other” cars on display, I felt at home at the Porsche

Patrick Long. Bob also acknowledged some famous people in the

display. The organizers had arranged for a premium historic Porsche

audience (of 500 plus) like three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario

display including all of my favorites: 904, 906, Abarth 356, the original

Franchitti and other Indy, sports car and endurance racing winners. I

901/911, a 911R, and a group of Porsche 935 race cars.

figured that all of the seminars would be well attended, but it was SRO in this banquet room. The drivers took turns telling stories and

The Amelia Island Concours has come a long way in the relatively

answering questions from the floor and the two hours went by real

short time it has been around. This is an event not to be missed.

fast. Hurley Haywood insists that the “seagull story” is true.

This is a premium automotive “happening” and a marketing exercise that benefits the Community Hospice of Northeast Florida charity. (More pictures on page 5)

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So what can be done to prevent an IMS bearing failure? Luckily, there are a few solutions available. Believe it or not, one prevention is to drive your car often and not like your grandmother. Though not scientific, much information points to most of the failures on cars with lower miles or driven less frequently. The theory is that this keeps the bearing better lubricated. As another data point, John Hudson’s failure on this 2002 with only 18,000 gently driven miles in ten years fits this criteria. The problem is also worse on earlier cars (1999 - 2002) before Porsche redesigned the bearing and seal. Though the inherent IMS design remained through 2008, later models, particularly beyond 2004 have fewer reported problems but it can still happen in theory. More frequent oil changes are recommended; some say every 5000 miles or once per year. Cars either tracked or raced seem to have less IMS failures, at least according to web blogs, partly attributed to very frequent oil changes by track junkies. Another recommendation is to HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED

use a magnetic oil drain plug and check for metal shavings during oil changes. Another option is a system called the IMS Guardian which essentially adds a warning light inside the cockpit to warn of metal debris collecting on the drain plug. Lastly, the experts recommend using a higher viscosity oil like 5W-40 instead of the standard recommended 0W40 weight.

The best long term solution is to change the bearing before it fails. The upgraded ceramic-hybrid bearing kit is available for various sources, to include Pelican Parts and LN Engineering, and cost about $600. Lutzo at LMN Motorsports told me to expect about 10 hours labor. That brings the ballpark cost to about $2000 if done as a separate job. However, changing the bearing as part of a clutch change will save money because the labor is much of the same. At a minimum, inspect the bearing seal for any leaks during a clutch replacement job to assess the need for a bearing change. Some recommendations go so far as the say change the bearing every time the clutch is replace (every 40,000 miles is not uncommon). The IMS bearing can be more easily replaced on motors up through model year 2005, but after that the engine case has been opened to change the bearing. Maybe expensive “preventative maintenance” but Lutzo will also tell you a new motor for your 996 will run about $16,000 from Porsche.

wound up in the

by introducing all of the guys on the panel: Vic Elford, Hurley

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Ray. The concours on

discussion was a bit less formal

funny. Dan Gurney has kind of a Bob Newhart delivery and the rest

continue to miss this weekend. (As I did about 3 years ago when a

2013

The

than the previous seminars and the stories told were laugh-out-loud

prestige and my friends in the collector car world warned me not to

(Celebrating 50 years of the 911)

Dan

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Kaboom!!! By Phil Grandfield This is the short email sent by John Hudson that was the start of what will certainly be a longer story. “Betty and I were out for a short drive Sunday (a week ago) and unfriendly noises starting coming from the engine compartment. I had to have the Porsche (2002 911 with 18,000 very easy miles) taken by flatbed to Checkered Flag Porsche. Just got the call and learned I had an intermediate shaft bearing failure which means I need a completely new engine! Thank God I bought that $4,000 extended warranty when I purchased the car. Apparently only about a $100 deductible to me.” This article will attempt to explain what an “intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing failure” means and, hopefully with John’s good fortune, a followup article will explain how his aftermarket extended warrantee helped to give this story a happy ending. My first disclaimer is that I’m not a mechanic (just ask the guys at Racewerks....) but I have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express. This description is intended as the layman’s interpretation of the IMS problem and what you can do about it. This is not intended to tell you how to replace the IMS and certainly not how to rebuild the engine if the IMS goes Kaboom. Most of the material in this article was drawn from the (View of IMS and cover installed in the engine case.) excellent tech information articles on the Pelican Parts website (www.pelicanparts.com). You can find information for just about any situation with your Porsche from how to wash it, how to properly jack-it up, to how to replace a bad IMS bearing. Other information here comes from various web-forums on the PCA and Rennlist websites, “Panorama” and “Excellence” magazine, and other similar articles. Suffice it to say, much has been written about the IMS issue, there is little “official” information from Porsche, everyone has on opinion and this is my non-qualified interpretation. In fact, the IMS issue is the subject of an ongoing class-action lawsuit against Porsche. First question is what in the heck is an IMS and why does it matter? The first water-water cooled flat-six in the Boxster and 996, designated the M96/M97, includes an intermediate shaft with a sealed ball bearing on the flywheel end of the motor. In theory, the area where Porsche designed the bearing to sit is supposed to be dry. However, after years of use within the engine, it would appear that oil and contaminants from the engine seep past a deteriorated or leaky bearing seal, wash out the original lubricant and become trapped inside. The result is that the bearing now operates in a less-than-ideal environment and begins to wear prematurely. When the bearing wears out, the timing chains that rotate on sprockets on the intermediate shaft may disengage, bad things happen inside the case and and the engine will quickly self-destruct. When the bearing does begin to

More pictures from the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance Amelia Island, Florida, March 8 – 10

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The First Settlers Region “Goodie Store” is bringing in business!

All photos compliments of Andrew Chisholm

You can order shirts, blouses, jackets and caps in various styles and colors with our FSR logo on the front and with “Porsche” in block lettering on the back. 10% of all sales from the First Settlers Goodie Store are returned to us and be used to support our events. You can access the Goodie Store directly from the FSR webpage (www.fsrpca.org) by clicking on the link under the Main Menu on the left side of the home page or going directly to the FSR Goodie Store at this link: www.pcawebstore.com/FIRST SETTLERS

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deteriorate, foreign object debris from the bearing circulates throughout the engine, causing damage to other areas in the engine. This appears to be one of the most common failure mechanisms present with the Boxster and 996 Carrera engine. The center bolt that holds the entire assembly can also fail. If this bolt breaks, it will immediately allow the intermediate shaft to float, and the engine will skip timing. This will result in the complete destruction of the engine in a very short period of time (seconds). Typically, a deteriorating intermediate shaft bearing will also cause the center stud to weaken and break.

(Abarth 356 at Amelia Island Concours) (911 Rally Car)

So how do you know if you have a problem? There are several warning signs. When you first start your car, you may hear a loud rattling noise that goes away after about 10 seconds or so. When you accelerate, you may also hear this noise too. This noise is the sound of the chains or the bearing rattling around in the engine because the (Cutaway view of the IMS cover and the outside of bearing has deteriorated: the the engine case, the bearing seal and the shaft, engine is soon on its way to timing chains and sprockets inside the case.) skipping a tooth on the sprocket and costing you thousands of dollars. To detect the early stages of a failure, listen for a sound that is similar to what a throwout bearing, water pump, or a belt idler pulley sounds like when the (Continued on page 13)

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Member Profile Maintenance Ken Thomas -Membership Chairperson Most of us do a good job at keeping up with the maintenance needs of our Porsches. We aren’t as good at maintaining our profile information to be current or correct in the PCA and First Settlers databases. Incorrect or incomplete information affects the club’s ability to communicate with you and affects your ability to maximize the value of your membership. If you are not receiving any communications from the club, it is likely that we have incorrect or incomplete information in your member profile.

In the Nation, we play favorites.

Please ask yourself the following: Have I moved? Is my current address correct? Have I added or sold vehicles? Is my email address current or correct? Has my phone number changed? Do I have an account with First Settlers to access member only areas on the website? Is my affiliate or family member information correct? Please take a moment to check your PCA and FSR profiles and edit where needed. It’s quick and easy to do. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, our FSR webmaster or PCA.

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What Do First Settlers Region Members Own and Drive by Ken Thomas, Membership Chair Listed below is a summary of the Porsche models (and body styles) shown in a recent First Settlers membership roster. Some analysis provides the following detail: · 911’s make up 351 or over 56% of our member’s vehicles · Roughly half of our cars are, 47.5%, are pre - 2000 model year · Four-door Porsches (Cayenne and Panamera) continue to increase in FSR and now make up over 5% of club vehicles · Caymans have grown to over 8% of the FSR vehicle population · Boxsters comprise a strong 15% of the FSR census.

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A LONG ROAD BACK

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By Sam Gassell

I guess there are a couple of things I just can’t resist - a Whitner’s Barbeque Brisquet sandwich & an old 911 in need of restoration. When a friend told me about someone he knows with a 1972 911 sitting in a warehouse in Hampton, I had to get a look at it.

Name: Richard A. Lantz

What is your favorite personal car-related story? As I had mentioned, I have been in and out of Porsche over 43 years. In 1994, while in San Diego, CA on business I stopped by Symbolic Motor Cars in L , to check out their selection. I was walking around the showroom and passed the shop door and saw the rear end of a copper colored Porsche. The copper color (garnet red) was indicative of the Porsche 930 series. I inquired if it was truly a 930 turbo or a knock off. To my surprise it was the real deal, serial number beginning with 930XXXXXXX. Of course, I purchase the vehicle and am proud to say it is still in Tidewater. Never should have sold that car.

Where do you live? Chesapeake, VA

What do you do for a living? Founder/owner and now General Manager of Air Duct Cleaners of Virginia, Chesapeake, VA. Indoor Air Quality Specialist certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (http://www.nadca.com) as a Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS), Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI). Currently on the NADCA Board of Directors.

SPOTLIGHT

When arrangements and schedules finally came together – I found a 1972 911E that had been sitting on the same four flat tires for 33 years, covered in dust with half (Rescued after 33 years) of the paint stripped away. It was brought to the States around 1978 by a U.S. serviceman and then sold to the current owner in 1979. The current owner didn’t like silver, and started stripping the paint in order to paint it light yellow. That’s where the stalled and the car sat covered in dust for all of these years.

Tell us about your family. Married to a wonderful woman (Janet) for 41 years, beautiful daughter (Ashley) and granddaughter (Haley) who live in Chesapeake. What other hobbies do you have besides driving your Porsche? Avid motorcycle rider. My most favorite ride is my annual motorcycle trip across the USA on my 2000 Road King Classic. Final destination, Sturgis, SD. Currently have 248,000 miles on this bike. Really! (Richard states . . .”My FASTEST Porsche”. 1977 930 Turbo)

The car had been what we call “Front-Dated”, or turned into the look of the later impact-bumper cars that had come out in 1974 in response to stricter Crash Safety laws. The two battery boxes had been removed and replaced with flat sheet metal, and brackets for the impact bumpers welded onto the car. It had also been turned into a turbo look, wide body car with a later mid-70’s interior. As I leafed through some paperwork found in the glove compartment, I found that the work had been done in Germany by B & B, a company that was known for some outrageously modified Porsches in the 70’s and 80’s. It’s really funny that people wanted their older cars to look like the most recent models. This was done a lot in this time period. Today, people are doing “BackDates” so their 1974 and newer 911 will look like an early long hood car. Ironic indeed!

PCA Member since? Have been a member on and off for over 40 years only because I have been in and out of Porsche over the years.

Do you have a favorite Porsche? Hands down, the 1977 – 930 Turbo!!

First Settlers Member since? Rejoined First Settlers in September of 2010.

Describe your perfect Porsche day. Windows down, sunroof open with my wife driving the back roads and gong thru the gears.

What kind of Porsche(s) do you drive? 1982 911SC, guards’ red of course!

The most important thing to assess on a car like this is it’s rust situation. Mechanicals can always be dealt with, but rust can be brutal and hard to see in an early non-galvanized Porsche 911. Being a frameless car, strength is engineered into the tub by multiple layered channels. Some of the areas that are prone to rust can take many hours of work to uncover and replace. So always bring a poker and a flashlight when research an old 911! A small rust bubble that you can see can be the tip of the iceberg! After an hour crawling around this car, it really turned out to have been saved by being hidden away inside. There were some poor repairs to the front fuel tank support – but I felt I could deal with that fairly easily. The rest of the car was solid. It looked horrible where the paint had been stripped but it really only had light surface rust. Some of the “Bad’s” were the unique ’72 passenger side oil fill door and pocket that had been removed, and a weird little snorkel had been fabricated to stick out of the passenger side door latch panel. I’d never seen anything like this before. The dash had been cut for a center vent – which is also a feature ’74 and later addition to 911’s. If I wanted to return the interior to correct ’72 - Door Pockets, seats, carpet and dash could easily add up to $3000 or more. The engine didn’t turn over but

So an offer was made, and after a bit (The first steps in a long road back) of back and forth the ‘72E was on my trailer. Luckily I had remembered to bring a set of

What keeps you in PCA? Of course the car, but more importantly… the people!

What other Porsches have you owned in the past? Whew! In order of ownership…

there’s a good chance it could be freed up – and luckily a rebuild doesn’t scare me. Plus everything had a 33-year covering of dust and crud!! Some of the “Good” things included the fact that the rear flare work was well done with typical German craftsmanship. Though sitting on flat, dry rotted Pirellis – the wheels were a beautiful set of Fuchs 8” & 9” x 15’s. 9” x 15’s have really become hard to locate and worth quite a bit of money on their own. The car had a very early Factory Turbo Tail and a new in the box dashboard that was the later center vent style – both quick Ebay sales! The front struts were optional Koni’s, S-Aluminum front calipers and sway bars front and rear. The real jewel was an IROC/RSR 300 kilometer per hour mechanically driven speedometer. These are really rare and hard to find today. I kept my mouth shut when I noticed that..... Lastly the car looks to have travelled only about 40,000 miles in it’s life.

What is on your car-related bucket list? Drive my Porsche cross country.

NEW PCA/FSR MEMBERS

(Richard’s current Porsche: A 1981 911SC.)

1965 – 356C – Red (sunroof) 1962 – 356SC – White 1964 – 356 – Silver (cabriolet) 1983 – 911SC – Black 1972 – 911E – Gold 1972 – 911T – Yellow (targa) 1977 – 930 Turbo – Garnet Red (Copper) 1977 – 911S – Silver 1981 – 911SC – Guards Red 1982 911 SC in the right color

Ken Thomas - Membership Chairperson

Welcome to our new members and the transfers in to First Settlers Region. We hope you enjoy the people, Porsches and events. NAME

February 2013 Richard Bojo (TI - Chesapeake) 2002 911 David Cho 2007 911 Turbo Larry Hayes 2006 Carrera S Scott Hesaltine (TI - Blue Ridge) 2007 911 Leonard Kosco 2005 911 Greg Moyer 2008 Boxster Terry Speegle 2007 Cayman S March 2013 Sarah Carneal 1993 911 Norman Haggie 2002 911 Herbert Jackson (TI - Potomac) 1982 911 Jordan Keith 2007 Boxster Robert Mau 1987 911 Doug Worrall 2007 911S

What was your first Porsche memory? I grew up in South Boston, VA just down the road from VIR. Prior to its closing in 1974, I went (as a guest) to VIR with Dr. Fullers’ family and got to drive his 1968 Jaguar XKE roadster………..wow! Once there, I saw my first Porsche (Richard’s FIRST Porsche. A 1965 356) 356 and remember it like it was yesterday. It was a four cylinder four cam and when he started it…… ………….the hair stood up on my neck! Never forgot that moment. Purchased my first Porsche, 1965, 356C in 1970.

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PORSCHE

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Spring Charity Event

through

By Phil Grandfield

event weekend and it was another great success! The venues were great, the roads were Porsche-Perfect, the Silent Auction was competitive, the weather was exactly what the Cab drivers wanted (at

people! Friday night started with an Arrival Party in the Graves Mountain Lodge Hospitality Suite. It was a great place to sit to share a cocktail and admire the fantastic view from the top of the hill while

(First Settlers & Shenandoah Region members gathered after unloading donated food)

the

weekend events. Our dinner

a Shenandoah Valley Museum, a maze and a small

stop

the

antique car museum. Our private guided tour through the

Rappahanhock Food

caverns was fun, highlighted by our young, enthusiastic

wine tasting and, yes, another

Pantry.

guide but supported by our cast of characters going along

meal. The Barboursville Winery

This food active

and

Our final stop included a tour,

with his jokes. The caverns remain impressive to include (First Settlers Porsches lined up at Graves Mountain Lodge for the first fun run)

boasts more awards than any

the thought of the first three men who discovered them and

(Giving the bikers a wide-berth. Which ride would you prefer?)

did their exploring with only candlelight!

property also includes the ruins of a Thomas Jefferson designed

We made our way back to Graves Mountain Lodge to prepare for the main

vineyard was started on the property in 1976 and is a great stop on

see to our Porsches pull into their driveway and the atmosphere of

event; yes - another great meal and the Silent Auction for charity. The

any trip through the area. We enjoyed a very entertaining tour of the

volunteerism was electric! The bags of groceries were quickly carried

evening began in the main lodge with cocktails, a fire in the stone fireplace

wine making machinery and learned about the process and local

into the pantry to be weighed and the sorting began immediately. With

and the start of the heated auction competition. The items donated by a

history from our very entertaining tour guide. The last event of the

chores complete, the Boy Scouts posed for photos with the cars and

long list of truly generous sponsors included some wonderful wonderful

weekend was, of course, another meal, this one provided by Durty

even the reporter got into the act posing behind the wheel! With waves

pieces.

Nellies Pub - owned by Gary Hagar another member of the

of gratitude for our visit, we were off of the second leg of the run through

Graves Mountain family style dinner feast of fried chicken, steak and all

Shenandoah Region who took

the mountains.

the fixin’s. The long lodge-style tables made for a very lively conversation

to time to have the food

and a great atmosphere. The evening ended with the Silent Auction down

delivered all the way from

The road over

by the fireplace before all of us tired and well-fed Porsche folks headed

Charlottesville.

the Blue Ridge

back up the hill for the night.

Luray

member of the Shenandoah Region and we can all attest that he makes a very tasty meal! We certainly appreciated his charity on Friday night and if you’d like to try more of their dinner fare the restaurant is located

town to

We took a break in the action to head upstairs for a classic,

sandwiches were great - you can get your own at 2200 The

of the

I mention they are famous for their apple butter and apple fritters? No

good-byes and headed back home after a fun, rewarding

Inn.

weekend. Sorry if you couldn’t

seemed just right

sunshine

make it - you missed a great

Jim

somehow. Though

time!!!

the

many

were by

(First stop on the Fun Run was the Rappahannock Food Pantry)

but

G e n e r a l

admitted not being

Manager, dressed to the nines in a tuxedo, and shown to the graceful

hungry

buffet was another culinary delight. Two meals down!

and a pair of Cayennes) lines up along the entrance drive, underneath

yet,

that

and staff who said they’d never seen a Porsche before! We set off on the first fun run of the weekend, following Sheri Westfall’s detailed route instructions. The road along the base of the Blue Ridge

Stay tuned to these pages in the

didn’t stop us from

next issue for wrap up of the

diving into another hearty breakfast buffet to start the day. This time our

Silent Auction and Food Panty

caravan of Porsches headed off to the Barboursville Winery on more great

donations. It was another great success owed to both our generous

(Lined up to leave after lunch at the Mimslyn Inn in Luray, VA)

central Virginia country roads. A few folks had to depart early, to include

the scarlet colored trees, was quite a site, especially for the other guests

Ave,

We said our

Mymslyn

casual at the same time. The staff was purely professional and the

28 Porsches (from a 911 with antique plates, a couple of brand new 991

Park

same

dinning room. The ambiance was pure high-end country elegance, yet

one left hungry, that is for certain! The view from the front porch of our

Jefferson Charlottesville.

the

Sims,

to the Graves Mountain Lodge for a hearty country breakfast buffet. Did

s p r i n g t i m e

door

On Saturday morning the crowd of 54 PCA members descended the hill

weather

Sunday didn’t have

greeted at the

the beginning of our gastric delights for weekend.

The

h i s t o r i c We

at 109 14th Street, Charlottesville. However, the great meal was only

The

and photographer from the local newspaper. They were very excited to

the

by Raif Anton, owner of the Basil Mediterranean Bistro. Raif is a

other winery in Virginia.

mansion constructed in 1814 for James Barbour. The award winning

took us though

was donated, free of charge,

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and some truly lovely farmland.

group of willing Boy Scouts to empty our trunks, and even a reporter

each others company and camaraderie. As they say, it’s all about the

for

Jefferson’s Monticello estate,

Virginia. In addition to the underground caverns, there is

organized. We were greeted by Mimi Forbes and her volunteer staff, a

Drive!” Most of all, the people who came all had a great time sharing

Thomas

and

wineries with the first

very

plenty of it with the sub-title for the weekend being “Drive to Eat, Eat to

past

The Luray Caverns is one of the most visited attractions in

panty is small but

least on Saturday....) and the food was excellent! There was certainly

ready

Orange,

farms,

orchards

and Shenandoah to combine our resources and ideas into one special

through the historic town of

farmland,

horse

The Spring 2013 Charity Event was a joint effort between First Settlers

getting

friendly and treated us with great hospitality!

mountains took us

(Crossing the one-lane bridge on the Sunday Fun Run. What a great ride it was!!!)

sponsors and members. There just isn’t enough room in this issue

As we got on the road again for our next stop at the Luray Caverns,

the Wilkerson’s who came to visit friends in the Shenandoah Region and

Luray Police Department provided a brief escort to hold traffic on Main

joined us for the weekend all the way from Pensacola Florida! They said

Street so our caravan could pull out together. Everyone in Luray was

something about Virginia having better roads then the Florida

issue of “Horizontally Opposed”. For now, a very sincere “Thank You

Panhandle.... This drive was even better than Saturday’s with a trip

for your generosity”!!!!!

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to thank them enough but there will be special recognition in the next