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PCA.’AT A GLANCE PCA-LA is a "Region" of the Porsche Club of America, the largest one marque club in the world. The national organization provides a nationwide forum for communication through its excellent monthly magazine -- PORSCHE PANORAMA -- and holds an annual week-long "Parade."

At the local level, PCA-LA is a group of 400 Porsche enthusiasts.

We are young and old, male and female, novice and expert, slow and fast. Our club offers the Porsche owner an opportunity to share the exhilarating, and sometimes frustrating, experience of understanding, driving and maintaining one of the most unique automobiles in the world.

We invite you to enjoy it with us.

Membership in the Porsche Club of America costs $24.00 annually. This includes regional dues, and gives the member such benefits as discounts at club events, subscriptions to both PANORAMA and PORSCHERAMA, and more.

For further information, contact Bob Wood, Membership Chairman.

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PORSCHERAMA is the official newsletter of the Los Angeles Region, Porsche Club of America, Inc., and is published bi-monthly.

Members are encouraged to contribute articles and photographs.

Dated materials must be received by the 20th of even-numbered months to ensure their publication. Other contributions will be published on a space available basis. All contributions become the property of the Los Angeles Region unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Statements appearing in PORSCHERAMA are those of the individual author a~d do not necessarily constitute the opinion of the Porsche Club of America, the Los Angeles Region, its Board of Directors, or the PORSCHERAMA editor.

The editor reserves the right to edit all material submitted.

PCA-LA members may insert noncommercial Porsche-related advertisements in the "For Sale" column at no cost.

Inquiries regarding commercial advertising should be directed to the editor. Advertisers must be able to provide camera-ready art.

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This month we are introducing a new column to PORSCHERAMA -- Charlie’s Corner.

Most of you have never met Charlie Doll; he doesn’t come to meetings or social events.

He is new to the LA Region but not to Porsches. As he explained it to me, he is really a Ferrari fan -- roots for them at races, drools over them at car shows.

But he’s hopelessly hooked on Porsches. l’m glad he is, because he has some interesting things to say about them. You will be hearing a lot more from him in the months to come. Maybe his enthusiasm will encourage some of the rest of you to write down your own thoughts, l’m not above shaming you into writing for the paper.

Note that the article on our Santa Anita Concours was written by a member of the Las Vegas Region. And if you think you’d like national exposure, why not try scribbling out something for PANO. They need articles as badly as we do. ~l.CO~ ~II=.~i~i~ ~~I~

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PORSCHE SUMMER

~s summer San Diego is going ~o be THE place fo~ Po~sche enthusiasts.

Not only will it be the site of the annual Porsche Parade July 25-29, but also the location for the First Annual West Coast 356 Holiday Weekend July 22-24.

For those of you who are new to this, the Porsche Parade is the yearly gathering of Persche whackos from all over the country; events include concours, rallye, autocross, tech quiz, and lots of socializing with nice people who all love their cars. Not many of us are lucky enough to be able to go for the entire week, and registration has closed for entrants.

But if you can manage to take off one day from work, don’t hesitate to go down.

Monday the 25th is the date for the Parade Concours. The event is being held indoors, and the competition should be stiff under the artificial lighting. You’ll have a chance to see some of the most beautiful Porsches in the country.

In our next newsletter, we’ll print the schedule of events with time and location.

The other Porsche event that is a "must" particularly for 356 buffs, is the 356 Holiday Weekend. This event has bee~ planned to coincide with the Parade. 356 entrants, who would be coming to Parade anyway, will come a few days early to show off thier cars in an event planned just for them.

The Town & Country Hotel in San Diego will be the headquarters for this event.

Eor more information, call the chairman, Bob Raucher (213) 784-6081.

Marty Pollack ’70 9~4 - Canary Yellow Ronald Ramsey ’70 911T - Orange Charles S. Roddey ’66 912 Coupe - Silver Howard Rodgers ’75 911S Coupe - Gemini Blue

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Nick de Courville ’58 Carrera - Red

Norman B. Roland ’77 911S Targa - Platinum

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Benjamin Dean ’74 914 (2.0) - Marathon Blue

R.J. Schramm ’74 914 - White

Bruce Dickerman ’73 911S - Dark Blue

Allan Taylor ’77 924 - Black

Dottie Franklin ’69 912 - Grand Prix White

Anthony Wade ’60 356A - White

Dianne Haddad ’66 912 - Black

Lorene Ware ’59 356A - Red-Orange

Alan Hall ’60 RS60 Spyder - Silver ’53 356 Cabriolet - Gray

Peter Weiner ’77 911S Targa - Brown

Wayne Howard ’72 911T Coupe - Tangerine Anna Gale James ’73 911T Coupe - Blue William F. Larson ’76 914 - Red 5 Speedsters Michael J. Lawler ’58 356A Coupe - Black

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Ira West ’72 911T Coupe - Silver Sam Williams ’65 356C Coupe - Silver TRANSFERS TO LOS ANGELES REGION Michael J. Denice, Jr. from Jersey Shore Region Steven and Lois Hoffman from Potomac Region

This year we decided it was about time PCA-LA had its own car badge.

Our VP Gerald Zilly has come up with a neat design that has been approved by the board, and we’re sure everyone will like it. The badge will be enameled, just like the National badge, with three colors set against a chrome p~esentl~._ :_^being~made~A~in background with black lettering. The badges~._are~ ......

’66 912 Coupe - Silver

Thomas Chang ’72 911S Targa - Silver ’76 930 Turbo Carrera - Peru Red

Howard Rodgers ’75 911S Coupe - Gemini Blue

Nick de Courville ’58 Carrera - Red

Norman B. Roland ’77 911S Targa - Platinum

Benjamin Dean ’74 914 (2.0) - Marathon Blue

R.J. Schramm ’74 914 - White

Bruce Dickerman ’73 911S - Dark Blue

Allan Taylor ’77 924 - Black

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Anthony Wade ’60 356A - White

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Dianne Haddad ’66 912 - Black

Lorene Ware ’59 356A - Red-Orange

Alan Hall ’60 RS60 Spyder - Silver ’53 356 Cabriolet - Gray

Peter Weiner ’77 911S Targa - Brown

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Ira West ’72 911T Coupe - Silver

Wayne Howard ’72 911T Coupe - Tangerine

Sam Williams ’65 356C Coupe - Silver

Anna Gale James ’73 911T Coupe - Blue

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Michael J. Denice, Jr. from Jersey Shore Region

Michael J. Lawler ’58 356A Coupe - Black

Steven and Lois Hoffman from Potomac Region

Don Matsumoto ’66 911 Coupe - Mustard Robert J. McCullough ’64 356C Coupe - Red ’61Drauz Roadster - Silver

David and Eleanor Kuhl from Riesentoter Region Denis Levine from Orange Coast Region

your order. We do not yet know what the final cost will be; we 1 announce it as soon as we can. To make the badges a bit more special, we decided to have them numbered.

So if you have a favorite number that you would like to reserve, contact our Goody Chairman, Sam Wang (213) 826-2292.

James Mavrogenis from Riesentoter Region

Peter Muller ’73 Carrera RS - Black

NIichaei Seibrede .......... from Orange Coast Region

Mike Nunn ’77 924 - Yellow

Larry and Irma Serna from Roadrunner Region ¯

notes The weather was perfect and the cars were beautifully displayed on the infield of the racetrack. There was something for everyone, from a Carrera engined 356C to the exotic Gulf and Sunoco 917’s, the latter being the world’s fastest racing car, sporting a 1240 hp., 12 cylinder engine and a one million dollar price tag. There was a nice selection of 900 series cars, including several late model 911 Turbo Carrera’s and a 910 race car.

My personal mission at the show was to compare my own handiwork with the other 356 entries and determine if I had made any irreversible mistakes, I was relieved to see that I hadn’t strayed too far from what my car must have looked like when it rolled off the assembly line in 1964.

Attending a concours is a must for anyone interested in preserving the original appearance and performance of these great little cars.

For those of us who are concerned about the dollar value of our investments, it is particularly exhilirating to read the price tags on some of the show cars. ......

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We’ll concentrate on the daily use type car, rather than a car that would require a total restoration project.

The Santa Anita Concours, held Sunday, March 13th at the Santa Anita Racetrack, was the first event of its kind that I had ever attended.

Having only recently become a member of the PCA, my interest in this area of competition is an outgrowth of my own current restoration project -- a 356A Cabriolet.

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This year we decided it was about time PCA-LA had its own car badge.

Our VP Gerald Zilly has come up with a neat design that has been approved by the board, and we’re sure everyone will like it. The badge will be enameled, just like the National badge, with three colors set against a chrome background with black lettering. The badges are presently being made in England and we are hoping to receive our first order in time for Parade in July.’ Even if you’re not going to Parade, it’s ~ot too earlYlto put in

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The two cars we used for our tech meeting were extreme examples of what not to buy. One car had obvious collision damage and excessive rust.

It was good for spare parts, but nothing more. The second car needed a lot of exterior metal work, the cost of which would have far exceeded the value of the car.

But there are plenty of used Porsches that, to the untrained eye, are completely acceptable.

OK, let’s assume that you’ve found that Porsche you’ve always wanted.

You have checked the serial numbers and they all match; the engine and chassis are of the same year of manufacture, and the car is not stolen. You have put the car up on a hoist, and the undercarriage has passed with flying colors; the tires appear to be okay, and the overallcondition of fenderwells, jack receptacles, etc. appears to be good.

You have examined the trunk compartment, have looked down the sides of the car from different angles to determine how badly it was hit, or how poorly it was repaired, and everything still looks good. The interior is very clean, although the possibility exists that it’s not entirely original.

You are now hopelessly in love.

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The Santa Anita Concours, held Sunday, March 13th at the Santa Anita Racetrack, was the first event of its kind that I had ever attended.

Having only recently become a member of the PCA, my interest in this area of competition is an outgrowth of my own current restoration project -- a 356A Cabriolet.

The weather was perfect and the cars were beautifully displayed on the infield of the racetrack. There was something for everyone, from a Carrera engined 356C to the exotic Gulf and Sunoco 917’s, the latter being the world’s fastest racing car, sporting a 1240 hp., 12 cylinder engine and a one million dollar price tag. There was a nice selection of 900 series cars, including several late model 911 Turbo Carrera’s and a 910 race car.

My personal mission at the show was to compare my own handiwork with the other 356 entries and determine if I had made any irreversible mistakes, I was relieved to see that I hadn’t strayed too far from what my car must have looked like when it rolled off the assembly line in 1964.

Attending a concours is a must for anyone interested in preserving the original appearance and performance of these great little cars.

For those of us who are concerned about the dollar value of our investments, it is particularly exhilirating to read the price tags on some of the show cars.

Several were for sale. One owner was asking $15,000 for a 356 Convertible D. I didn’t see any 356 priced lower than $7,300.

It was a great way to spend a sunny California Sunday (no smog) and well worth the four hour drive.

(Reprinted from SANDSCRIPTS -- LVR)

Dan Pentecost Las Vegas Region

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Want to know how to concours and still keep a happy marriage? Well, the easy answer is, DON’T CONCOURS~ But seriously, it really is possible, Patience is the key word.

I mean really, when you concours a car -- and that requires a lot of cleaning on your part, and a lot of chipped, cracked and mutilated fingernails -- and then your husband gets on your case because the engine isn’t shining, well you probably feel like taking a long walk off a short pier.

type car, rather than a car that would require a total restoration p~oject.

The two cars we used for our tech meeting were extreme examples of what not to buy. One car had obvious collision damage and excessive rust.

It was good for spare parts, but nothing more. The second car needed a lot of exterior metal work, the cost of which would have far exceeded the value of the car.

But there are plenty of used Porsches that, to the untrained eye, are completely acceptable.

OK, let’s assume that you’ve found that Porsche you’ve always wanted.

You have checked the serial numbers and they all match; the engine and chassis are of the same year of manufacture, and the car is not stolen.

You have put the car up on a hoist, and the undercarriage has passed with flying colors; the tires appear to be okay, and the overall condition of fenderwells, jack receptacles, etc. appears to be good.

You have examined the trunk compartment, have looked down the sides of the car from different angles to determine how badly it was hit, or how poorly it was repaired, and everything still looks good. The interior is very clean, although the possibility exists that it’s not entirely original. in love.

But, DON’T BUY IT YET~

You are now hopelessly

You should still have the car checked by a professional Porsche mechanic.

A trained and experienced person can spot the little things that can give you bargaining power.

For example, worn link and king pins on a 356 model (repair cost: $125-150); bad front shocks on an early 912 (replacement cost: $130); a missing jack in a late 911 (replacement cost: $50); worn-out rear brake pads on a 914 (repair cost: about $40) ¯ A trained person can also spot the big things, such as a noisy mainshaft bearing in the transmission, the ever-so-slight slippage in the clutch on that third-to-fourth gear shift, the low compression in cylinder number three, or a number of other difficulties that may cost hundreds of dollars to correct.

Having the car checked by a professional Porsche mechanic is important for your peace of mind, your checkbook, and above all, your ability to enjoy and care for your car.

In closing, here are two thoughts to keep in mind. The first is the simple fact that good Porsches are rarely sold and are extremely hard to find.

You must exercise great patience in your search for the right car.

Secondly, if the seller refuses to let you have the car checked by a mechanic, whatever his reasons, cross that car off your list immediately.

Hold that walk~ I am an up’ncoming professional in the art of showing one’s pride and joy, and in my few concours events, I have found another side to this "Man’s Hobby."

Every weekend Cal and I put all else aside and make tracks to the garage where our baby has been patiently awaiting us. Men seem to have a built-in knowledge of cars, and I used to feel left out at events.

I stood there by the car thinking I was going to be judged too.

Well, I have found the solution.

I have made it my job to do all the interior and engine cleaning.

We women have some qual~ties that count.

How about small hands that can fit where a man’s won’t, and a born instinct to know what is really clean and what isn’t. Men have no patience, which brings me back to my first point.

Now I share in all the fun and hoopla that comes with all PCA events, because now I have a job of cleaning our baby, and when the judges finally come by after hours in the hot sun, I can say proudly, with sweat pouring from my brow, here is OUR Porsche and I cleaned it.

I still don’t know what that funny shaped thing is in the back that keeps going "udden, udden," but you can bet it is clean and sparkley, because...

I did it my way.

Respectfully (and still married.., for this week) Julie ~arks (expert Porsche cleaner-upper)

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(In case you’re interested, here’s how LA did in the 2nd Zone 8 Rally, put on by Santa Barbara Region: Bill LeFlang and John Williamson took a Ist in Equipped Class; the Padens came in 2nd in Nav Class; and in SOP, Bob Morgan and Jose took a 3rd and the Duscketts, 4th place.

We won’t mention where the Wangs came inl The team of Holzapfel and Weber came in 16th, and Ben Adauto and his wife had to hitch a ride home after breaking their clutch.

It was a terrific rally.

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BOARD MEETING - 9 March 1977 Host:

Gerald Zilly

Attendance:

Board members, ~lus guests Ben Adauto, Nancy Hoyt~ Bob Raucher and Sam Wang.

(Paul Edwards was unable to attend).

In Paul’s absence Rick opened the meeting at 8 PM. tech, publicity~ and the goody store,

Reports were given for

Bob Wood reported that he has ordered 100 name badges for the club; cost will be $3 for members, Gerald reported on the progress of our new LA Region car badge. The final cost to members has not yet been established.

We discussed using the new design for mylar decals: sew-on patches~ and needlepoint kits. Discussion followed on the possibility of copywriting the new emblem; no decision was reached, Ron brought up the subject of better clocks for timing our rallys, as some members have highly sophisticated equipment in their cars.

A general discussion followed on moneys from National and from the region to Zone 8.

Rick reported progress on the rewriting of the by-laws.

One issue is whether the Chairman or the President should run the board meetings.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 17 March 1977 Paul called a full house to order at 8:20.

TECH: Pete outlined his plans for the upcoming tech meeting on "How to Buy a Used Porsche." There may be a follow-up meeting if this one is successful.

PUBLICITY: Ann announced that flyers will be sent out at the beginning of each even numbered month to publicize events that were not covered in the bi-monthly newsletter. The flyer will also contain a short For Sale column to keep items updated,

My initial reaction it will sell a hell much heavy thinking ier, better-looking

to the 928 presentation in PANORAMA (April 1977) is that of a lot of Porsche 924s.

I’II admit it didn’t take to figure this out -- the 924 is smaller, lighter, handand $15,000 less expensive.

It’s really pointless to berate Porsche for going to a more conventional arrangement with these models. The PANO pieces make it more than obvious that our benevolent federal government had a lot more to do with it than any predilection to chase the 450SL market.

The "good news" was of course the continuation of the 911. Whether this continuation runs six years or six months is anyone’s guess. The 356 was supposed to "continue" as I recall, and certainly the 914 came to a very abrupt conclusion.

The assorted Factory chaps seemed quite candid on various matters, our aforementioned federal government among them. The candor did appear to slip a bit with reference to the aborted project number 1966, the mid-motor Beetle replacement done up for VW. Two points on this.

First, it’s hard to believe the project was irretrievably lost in the corporate shuffle, given the apparent ease with which Porsche acquired the rights to what became the 924.

Second ’ the scope of the project would seem to suggest that it was to have served as the basis for a 914 successor, not the 911 as indicated.

(A brief piece in R&T some time ago, mentioning Porsche’s submission of a "young people’s car" design based on VW Polo running gear mounted amidship, would seem to support this view).

An overview might be in order.

Porsche builds timeless automobiles. Whether this is by inspired design or by an admixture of conservatism and luck is anyone’s guess: but it is true nonetheless.

I can’t think of a single "classic" automotive design of the ’50s or ’60s that doesn’t, look seriously dated in the clear light of 1977.

Porsches are the exception.

ACTIVITIES: Ron reviewed the results of the Challenge Cup Rally; trophies will be available at the April meeting. Ron asked for suggestions for future events and offered help to potential event chairmen.

As l’ve remarked on several occasions, if you’re a Porsche addict, you’re pretty much stuck with it. May as well relax and enjoy it.

We yelled when the Speedster was discontinued, we bemoaned the passing of the 356 model, we called the 914 unprintable names.

It’s a lengthy list, and it will be no different with the 928.

If it runs like a Porsche and feels like a Porsche, we’ll all love it -- in about five years time.

GOODY CHAIRMAN: Sam’s special for the evening were factory posters of the 935 and 936, as well as the usual books and badges,

Meanwhile, I feel awful sorry for Jochen Neerpasch and the friendly folks in beautiful downtown Munich.

Other officers gave their reports. A drawing was held for the door prize, a Clifford Alarm System, generously donated by Brad Crouch. The winner was Norbert Gurrell.

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BOARD MEETING - 13 April 1977

Hostess: O’Del I

Attending: Board members, plus guests Ben Adauto, John Dusckett, and Nancy Hoyt The officers gave their reports.

Bob Wood said membership is growing faster than last year, with a lower turnover rate.

Pete asked for ideas for upcoming tech meetings. Some suggestions were "How to properly wax a car" and a session on various types of tires. Gerald is still awaiting the final quote from Hahn on our new LA Region car badge.

He also reported that he is planning a weekend picnic meeting for June. As for the Xmas Party, Carol Edwards and Dyanne Potts were volunteered as co-chairpersons; they will investigate various sites,

In response to the federal government’s increased "interest" in automobile legislation and regulation, PCA National has announced the creation of a new position -- Legislative Liaison. The office has two purposes: to keep PCA members informed of Congressional actions which may affect our cars, and to give Porsche owners a chance to tell Congress our side of the story.

The liaison will work closely with several major organizations, including VOA, to coordinate efforts and exchange information.

We are all concerned about clean air and vehicle safety, but there are many ways to achieve these ends. Unless we give Congress some input, we can envision our Porsches being regulated to an early grave. That’s why we

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(A brief piece in R&T some time ago, mentioning Porsche’s submission of a "young people’s car" design based on VW Polo running gear mounted amidship, would seem to support this view).

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MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 17 March 1977 Paul called a full house to order at 8:20.

TECH: Pete outlined his plans for the upcoming tech meeting on "How to Buy a Used Porsche." There may be a follow-up meeting if this one is successful.

PUBLICITY: Ann announced that flyers will be sent out at the beginning of each even numbered month to publicize events that were not covered in the bi-monthly newsletter. The flyer will also contain a short For Sale column to keep items updated,

An overview might be in order.

Porsche builds timeless automobiles. Whether this is by inspired design or by an admixture of conservatism and luck is anyone’s guess, but it is true nonetheless.

I can’t think of a single "classic" automotive design of the ’50s or ’60s that doesn’t.look seriously dated in the clear light of 1977.

Porsches are the exception.

ACTIVITIES: Ron reviewed the results of the Challenge Cup Rally; trophies will be available at the April meeting. Ron asked for suggestions for future events and offered help to potential event chairmen.

As l’ve remarked on several occasions, if you’re a Porsche addict, you’re pretty much stuck with it. May as well relax and enjoy it.

We yelled when the Speedster was discontinued, we bemoaned the passing of the 356 model, we called the 914 unprintable names.

It’s a lengthy list, and it will be no different with the 928.

If it runs like a Porsche and feels like a Porsche, we’ll all love it -- in about five years time.

GOODY CHAIRMAN: Sam’s special for the evening were factory posters of the 935 and 936, as well as the usual books and badges,

Meanwhile, I feel awful sorry for Jochen Neerpasch and the friendly folks in beautiful downtown Munich.

Other officers gave their reports. A drawing was held for the door prize, a Clifford Alarm System, generously donated by Brad Crouch. The winner was Norbert Gurrell.

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BOARD MEETING - 13 April 1977

Hostess: Sue O’Del I Attending: Board members, plus guests Ben Adauto, John Dusckett, and Nancy Hoyt The officers gave their reports.

Bob Wood said membership is growing faster than last year, with a lower turnover rate. Pete asked for ideas for upcoming tech meetings. Some suggestions were "How to properly wax a car" and a session on various types of tires. Gerald is still awaiting the final quote from Hahn on our new LA Region car badge.

He also reported that he is planning a weekend picnic meeting for June. As for the Xmas Party, Carol Edwards and Dyanne Ports were volunteered as co-chairpersons; they will investigate various sites, Rick reported further progress on the new by-laws. that our car badges be numbered,

He also made a motion

Discussion followed on a "buddy system" for welcoming new members and getting them involved in club activities.

We decided against it because it would require commitments from too many people.

Instead we will try informal name tags at membership meetings; visitors and new members will have a different color tag so they can be easily recognized.

We might have a tag lady for each me~ti~g.

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In response to the federal government’s increased "interest" in automobile legislation and regulation, PCA National has announced the creation of a new position -- Legislative Liaison. The office has two purposes: to keep PCA members informed of Congressional actions which may affect our cars, and to give Porsche owners a chance to tell Congress our side of the story.

The liaison will work closely with several major organizations, including VOA, to coordinate efforts and exchange information.

We are all concerned about clean air and vehicle safety, but there are many ways to achieve these ends. Unless we give Congress some input, we can envision our Porsches being regulated to an early grave. That’s why we need to speak up. Our liaison not only wants to keep us informed of congressional "storm warnings;" he also needs to hear from us.

If you have suggestions or comments on the overall effort or strategy, please write to him.

His name is BOB RASSA, and his address is 116 Bosley Avenue, Cockeysville, Maryland, 21030.

Further, if you have any influential friends in Congress or in business who might help Bob in his efforts, he would like to know.

In the meantime, watch this space for his next bulletin.

For the National Awards Program, the board voted to submit the Cooper family as "Family of the Year" and John Williamson as "Enthusiast of the Year."

We discussed the new liaison office set up by National (see article), and decided to get a list of the LA people going to Parade, in an effort to orgahize them and build up enthusiasm.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 21 April 1977 There was a fine turnout of the faithful at BRUNO’S, where the business side of the meeting was mercifully short, so that all could get on with the serious business of eating, drinking and enjoying the fine company, Ron and Paul announced the upcoming activities, including our Gymkhana on May 29, the San Diego slalom on May 21 (a good chance to prepare for the slalom at Parade), and a POC slalom at Lion Country Safari on May 8, and a POC concours at Los Alamitos Raceway on May 22.

Before a slide show on the 928, Bob Raucher presented Gold Charter Membership awards to Jack and Ginny Case.

Congratulations to them.

This column is available free to PCA-LA members who want to sell, trade or purchase Porsche cars, parts or related equipment. All listings must conform to the following: 1.

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Items must be personal property and not connected with any business enterprise; and Descriptions must be complete and include appropriate serial numbers.

Nonmembers’ ads will be published on a space-available basis for a fee of $10.00.

All listings are subject to editing and condensing.

I ask our esteemed editor for a little space this month, so that I could

PORSCHERAMA is not responsible for any misrepresentation of items in this For Sale column.

MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 21 April 1977

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There was a fine turnout of the faithful at BRUNO’S, where the business side of the meeting was mercifully short, so that all could get on with the serious business of eating, drinking and enjoying the fine company,

This column is available free to PCA-LA members who want to sell, trade or purchase Porsche cars, parts or related equipment. All listings must conform to the following:

Ron and Paul announced the upcoming activities, including our Gymkhana on May 29, the San Diego slalom on May 21 (a good chance to prepare for the slalom at Parade), and a POC slalom at Lion Country Safari on May 8, and a POC concours at Los Alamitos Raceway on May 22.

Before a slide show on the 928, Bob Raucher presented Gold Charter Membership awards to Jack and Ginny Case.

Congratulations to them.

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Items must be personal property and not connected with any business enterprise; and Descriptions must be complete and include appropriate serial numbers.

Nonmembers’ ads will be published on a space-available basis for a fee of $10.00.

All listings are subject to editing and condensing.

I ask our esteemed editor for a little space this month, so that I could thank all my fellow Porsche Pushers for their concern and thoughtfulness following my accident last month.

I know that PCA consists of a great bunch of people, but it takes something like this to make one realize just how great. There were cards and calls and beautiful flowers while I was in the hospital. Then volunteers for taxi service, meals on wheels, and other light slavery around my apartment.

I’m a very lucky girl, not only to have emerged from this episode alive and with only a broken ankle, but that I have such fine friends in the club.

As many of you know by now, my beloved Baby Doll has gone to the Big Raoetrack in the Sky, where presumably Mark Donahue, Joe Siffert and Pedro Rodriguez -- among other -- are standing in line waiting to drive her.

I doubt, though, whether they could have more fun with her than I did.

Now her black successor waits in my garage and hopefully in the not too distant future I’II be getting behind the wheel. At any rate, I’II be back.

My thanks again to you all.

PORSCHERAMA is not responsible for any misrepresentation of items in this For Sale column.

1957 Speedster. #83539.

Body/chassis by Stoddard Imported Cars, pushrod 1600 by Schneider Autohaus. No bumpers, no trim, painted interior as per Spyder, Built to chase Dinos, not to win ribbons. $7500 cash or don’t call. Charlie Doll, (213) 379-3850 1959 Carrera 1600 GS Deluxe Cabriolet. #151925. Off-white with red naugahyde, new beige carpet, new beige canvas top and tonneau by Robbins.

Original alloy wheels detailed, with 5 new Dunlops.

Engine totally detailed.

Interior very nice; body requires paint. A very rare Porsche with absolute concours potential.

Cash offer or possible t[ade for rustfree concours C or SC Cabriolet. Call Gerald Zilly, (213) 273-7826.

1961 356B Coupe. #115412.

Yellow/black, mechanically restored, new upholstery; paint and body good, very clean, always garaged. Meticulously maintained every two months.

Over $6,000 invested.

Will sell for $4,000 firm.

Call Robert Sage (213) 826-0592 evenings.

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1966 911 5-speed sunroof coupe. #302709.

Silver/black. Calif. car, 20K on rebuilt engine, 3K on rebuilt trans; Konis, 20mm front sway bar, teflon bushings in front, near-new Dunlop 185-VR 70’s on 5½" rims; lowered; maintained by’Porschop since ’74, records from ’70; comp belts, AM-FM stereo cassette, 2 bras, flannel cover, all manuals.

Super clean.

Call Jan Winthrop, (213) 839-4574 evenings.

Chuck Cooper

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2.8 911 5-speed. #9114101883.

Black/black.

Sunroof, P7’s on 8" and ~’~7~olished mags, flared fenders, H&H sway bars front and rear, Bilsteins,

John Williamson

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Sara Pennington

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Blaupunkt AM-FM cassette. Very fast and clean. All records on’engine. $18,000.

Barry Maashoff, (213) 386-8553 days, (213) 939-5429 evenings

Sam Wang

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Lynn Smith

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John Dusckett

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Ellie Raucher

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Ben Adauto

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Nancy Hoyt

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Bob Raucher

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Evelyn LeFlang

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George Juarez

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Carol Edwards

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Jerry Pennington

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Sue Foreman

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Bill Bohn

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Helen Harris

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John LeFlang

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Julie Marks

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PORSCHE FACTORY ALLOY WHEELS. Bought, so!d or exchanged. Available in all sizes 6" to 11" both new and used.

New factory alloys 11x15 (911.361.020.05) or 9x15 (911.361.020.03), $350 each.

New factory lug nuts (dealer list $3.25), $2 each.

Replica of the polished factory 7x15 Turbo alloy wheel (Made in USA) available with all black centers or polished spokes, SlaO each.

Robert Wood, 1340 Club View Dr., Los Angeles, Calif. 9002a (213) 274-2634.

356 Literature. Color Xerox copies of original 356 factory literature (1949-1965).

Send for listing and prices.

Also, want 356 factory original literature for the same years, CHRISTO’s, showroom brochures, workshop manuals, etc.

Contact Bob Raucher, 13~54 Weddington St., ,’an ~uyS, Calif., 91401.

Phone (213) 784-6081.

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MAY BOARD The meeting this month is being held at Paul Edward’s home in C~p#ess. This ~s a CLOSED meeting; sorry, guests are not invited, Ne~]] beg~n ~bou~ 1:30 so we’]] have a]] afternoon for discussion.

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ARIZONA TIME TRIAL This time trial event is being put on by Southern Arizona and Arizona Regions of PCA. The site is Phoenix International Raceway, 115th Ave. and Southern.

The track opens Sat. at 7 AM, drivers meeting at 8 AM. The rest of the schedule for the weekend will be posted at the track.

Cost for PCA members: BOTH DAYS, Men $25, Women $8; ONE DAY ONLY, Men $12.50, women $4.

Headquarters will be the Country ~illage Motel, 1-10 and 24th Street in Phoenix, (800) 257-0885; $18.50 dbl. one night.

For further info, call Gary Hart in Tucson (?) 296-8072.

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MEMBERSHIP Back to our usual meeting place this month -- the South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club, 13445 Mindanao Way in Marina del Rey. Meeting begins at 7:30 PM. We saw lots of new faces at our Bruno’s meeting last month; hope to see them again this time.

TECH The subject tonight will be "How to detail the interior of a street-class concours car."

Several members of the club will give pointers and demonstrate technique. We could all use some ideas on cleaning our cars; so even if you’re not particularly interested in contouring, this will be a good session to attend. The time is 7:30 PM, and the place is RED LINE PORSCHE SERVICE, 720 Colorado Ave. in Santa Monica (SM Fwy to the Lincoln exit, north one block on Lincoln to Colorado, then left ½ block).

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ROSE BOWL GYMKHANA

It’s been a long time since our club put on a FUN event, where the competition was low-key and all the participants had a good time.

Well, here it is folks -- a gymkhana in the Rose Bowl parking lot in Pasadena.

Basically this event is a slow slalom (there will be no reverse-gear parts to the course) where the driver guides his car around a pylon course while the navigator (bombadier?) executes a series of stunts -- tossing tennis balls into trash cans, breaking balloons, etc. The winner is the one who can complete the course in the shortest time without screwing up any of the stunts. There will be four classes, two for men and two for women: open cars and closed cars.

(Bombadiers sometimes have to stand up).

No open exhausts or race tires; seat belts required.

We’ll have two practice runs and three timed runs, timing by Curt Kuebler. The cost is $5 per d#~v#r_ and w# will hay# da£h nla~ue£.

We do need workers: call Ron Rama~e 461-3144 if

TIltH The subject tonight will be "How to detail the interior of a street-class concours car."

Several members of the club will give pointers and demonstrate technique. We could all use some ideas on cleaning our cars; so even if you’re not particularly interested in concouring, this will be a good session to attend. The time is 7:30 PM, and the place is RED LINE PORSCHE SERVICE, 720 Colorado Ave. in Santa Monica (SM Fwy to the Lincoln exit, north one block on Lincoln to Colorado, then left ½ block).

ROSE BOWL GYMKHANA

It’s been a long time since our club put on a FUN event, where the competition was low-key and all the participants had a good time.

Well, here it is folks -- a gymkhana in the Rose Bowl parking lot in Pasadena.

Basically this event is a slow slalom (there will be no reverse-gear parts to the course) where the driver guides his car around a pylon course while the navigator (bombadier?) executes a series of stunts -- tossing tennis balls into trash cans, breaking balloons, etc. The winner is the one who can complete the course in the shortest time without screwing up any of the stunts. There will be four classes, two for men and two for women: open cars and closed cars.

(Bombadiers sometimes have to stand up). No open exhausts or race tires; seat belts required. We’ll have two practice runs and three timed runs, timing by Curt Kuebler. The cost is $5 per d~iver, and we will have dash plaques.

We do need workers; call Ron Ramage 461-3144 if you want to help. This should be a fun day; hope to see all of you there. The fun will begin about I0:00 AM.

SAN DIEGO SLALOM If you’re going to Parade and plan to compete in the autocross, this will be a good chance for you to bone up.

The event is being held in the west parking lot of San Diego Stadium.

For info, call George Thwing (714) 459-1669.

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ZONE 8 RALLY

The 3rd Zone 8 Rally of 1977 is being put on by Riverside Region. The starting place is the May Co. parking lot at INLAND CENTER MALL in San Bernardino. To get there, take the #10 Fwy. to 15, then 15 north to Inland Center Drive. The first car out is at 10:30 AM. The cost is $8 per car. The rally will run about 3 hours over 90 miles; there will be a rest stop. For more info, call Mike Atmore (714) 787-0251. This is the first time Riverside Region has sponsored a Zone 8 Rally; so let’s get a lot of LA cars out there to show our support.

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MEMBERSHIP

This month’s membership meeting will be a picnic. We’re hoping to have it in Rustic Canyon Park in Santa Monica. Watch for next month’s flyer for directions and time.

Everyone brings his own picnic food, and we’ll just sit around and enjoy the sun and each other.

2.5-26 ZONE 8 - ONTARIO

See the enclosed flyer for info and entry blank for this Zone 8 event, jointly sponsored by Orange Coast Region and POC. Note that separate PCA and POC rules will apply, except that COMPETITION SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES ARE MANDATORY. Novice drivers must attend the student meeting and pre-tech 24 June at 8 PM at the Holiday Inn in Ontario. Registration for this event closes 10 June.

Other Events Up’ncomin:

May 14 - POC Lion Country Slalom May 22 - POC Concours at Los Alamitos Racetrack/Swap Meet May 28-29 - Zone 7 Time Trial at Sears Point June 4 - POC Swap M~et at George Folmer P/A, Pomona June 5 - POC Rally, starts at Porsche Factory in Culver City

July 22-24 - 356 Holiday Weekend in San Diego July 25-29 - Porsche Parade in San Diego

See the enclosed flyer for info and entry blank for this Zone 8 event, jointly sponsored by Orange Coast Region and POC. Note that separate PCA and POC rules will apply, except that COMPETITION SEAT BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES ARE MANDATORY. Novice drivers must attend the student meeting and pre-tech 24 June at 8 PM at the Holiday Inn in Ontario. Registration for this event closes i0 June.

Other Events Up’ncomin:

May 14 - POC Lion Country Slalom May 22 - POC Concours at Los Alamitos Racetrack/Swap Meet May 28-29 - Zone 7 Time Trial at Sears Point June 4 - POC Swap Meet at George Folmer P/A, Pomona June 5 - POC Rally, starts at Porsche Factory in Culver City

July 22-24 - 356 Holiday Weekend in San Diego July 25-29 - Porsche Parade in San Diego

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If you decide to go to a drivers’ school -- and I hope you do -- please read the Zone 8 rules carefully. At least a month before, talk for a half hour with someone in the Club who’s running your type of car (i.e., 356, 911, etc.). A little preparation may not ensure a successful weekend (l’m not sure what that is anyway), but it can help you avoid a "bust" because you forgot something or because you fail to pass tech inspection.

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2. Take advantage of the driving instructors at the track.

I didn’t my first time and.., yup, you guessed it, spun before I got halfway around.

You’ll find they’re generally super people who are happy (and flattered) to share their expertise.

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Don’t overdo the "go fast" racing paraphernalia, especially at first.

You’re not used to what it can (and can’t) do for your car.

Quite likely, your car is already faster than you are. Making it even faster gets you into unfamiliar territory.

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Know what safety items are mandate~ by Zone 8, and don’t underdo the "optional" safety equipment.

Buy the best helmet, seat belts, etc. that you can afford. Also, make yourself comfortable -- bring the right tools, clothes, food, and chairs. And don’t stay up all night before an event.

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Do the basic (important) things first. Take a long look at your brakes, suspension, and tires before worrying about fancy numbers.

(I blew my own advice last weekend). Consider lowering the car slightly, adding a sway bar, braided steel brake lines, good shocks and pads, and no less than HR-rated radials. All of these will make your car safer on the street too.

6. Make a checklist of things to do before you go onto the track, and stick to it. The 20 Ibs. rear/30 Ibs. front tire pressure may feel "funny" on the street, but at 75 mph in turn 2 it’s downright serious.

7. Tell yourself at least 100 times, "If I overcook a corner (go into it too fast), I won’t hit the brakes or lift my foot." That only makes things worse. Also, "If l’m pretty damn sure l’m going to go offtrack, I’II just

ZONE 8 REPRESENTATIVE Don Kravig 11433 Norwood Avenue Riverside, California 92505 PCA HOTLINE -- THE PANIC BUTTON (who to call when all else fails!)

1. Tell your mechanic what you’re doing -- "My ass is on the line; don’t save me $5."

(Actually it’s on the line everyday on the freeway, but it takes a speed event to make you understand that).

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PRESIOENTIAL RHETORIC UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE Porsches are built to be driven fast. And today, more than ever, drivers’ schools/time trials are the place -- bet only to learn, but to have the fun that was built into your car at considerable expense.

I just returned from Santa Barbara’s "Wind in the Willows;" so I’II pass along some thoughts that might get more of you active in speed events, I want to stress the learning experience, the school part. You don’t have to blow the doors off a prepared Turbo to enjoy ’em. A street car in good mechanical condition is as challenging as a "trailered" one. That’s the beauty of a Porsche and the original purpose of these events -- to learn how to drive the car that you drive everyday better and safer.

drive it off with the wheels as straight ahead as possible." My experience (albeit limited) is that 9 times out of 10 going into the "boonies" is no big problem. The problem comes when a novice driver fights the wheel to the bitter end, trying to stay on the track, and ends up with the tires sharply cranked, the suspension heavily loaded to one side, and the car off balance. This can create problems -- as I personally know.

Finally, follow the old adage "Go fast, slowly." Don’t let the neat sights and sounds go to your foot. Don’t be intimidated by "racer image" cars and drivers.

We’re all club members.

You have every right to run on street tires, use the stock exhaust, and not drive 10 mph over your head.

What the hell, it may be the smartest thing you do.

If driving against the clock makes you nervous, pack up before timing on Sunday afternoon and enjoy a steak while everyone else is waiting in line.

In short, make the event what you want it to be for you. As long as you’re not making it unsafe for others, everything’s cool. Next issue (God and Ann willing), I’II get into why this article is call "Up the . . ." Til then enjoy your car; enjoy your Club. Don’t forget, you make it happen.

If it does happen, one of you did it. Thank a friend the next time he does somethingfor the Club.

He did it partly for you.

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