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  1. 575Mike

    575Mike Formula 3

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    #1 575Mike, Dec 12, 2008
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    I'm pretty excited about this car. I purchased it this week.

    The car was restored in 2002 by European Bodyworks in Bend, OR. At that time, the interior, exterior paint, engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, etc. were replaced. The suspension and brakes are from a Carrera, the engine is a 1978 3.0L and the transmission is a 915, both rebuilt.
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  2. henryr

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    #2 henryr, Dec 12, 2008
    was this the car advertised in autoweek ?
     
  3. 575Mike

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    #3 575Mike, Dec 12, 2008
    That's the one.
     
  4. henryr

    henryr Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 henryr, Dec 12, 2008
    i was going to call on it. looks like a really nice car. needs the retro door panels and you'll be good to go.
     
  5. 575Mike

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    #5 575Mike, Dec 12, 2008
    You're right, it needs that and maybe a few other minor things, but it's a really nice piece all in all.
     
  6. GuyIncognito

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    #6 GuyIncognito, Dec 12, 2008
    pretty car. what's the chrome bar between the rear bumpers, around the license plate bracket? Looks like a nerf bar? never noticed those before
     
  7. henryr

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    #7 henryr, Dec 12, 2008
    perfect retro color. hope that 3.0 is peppy. would be killer with a 3.6.

    ok, i'm off to check out the pelican parts, rennlist and early911s classifieds.......
     
  8. 575Mike

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    #8 575Mike, Dec 12, 2008
    It's plenty peppy at a little less than 270HP and a little less than 2300lbs. Original '73 RS was a 2.7.
     
  9. Tifosi66

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    #9 Tifosi66, Dec 12, 2008
    Mike, gorgeous little car. With 270 on tap on a featherweight, I guess it should a hoot to drive..:)
    I see yer running massive gumballs. Maybe you drop the profile a bit whilst maintaining the width. Reduction in overall diameter and you'd get better acceleration. What current sizes are you running now?
     
  10. andy6789

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    #10 andy6789, Dec 13, 2008
    Congrats on the new car Mike, you'll have to bring it out in the spring for a drive.
     
  11. Pcar928fan

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    #11 Pcar928fan, Dec 13, 2008
    WOW! That is NEAT! Love it! Best of both worlds! Light weight more up to date power and trans! Way to go!

    Congrats,
    James
     
  12. UroTrash

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    #12 UroTrash, Dec 13, 2008
    Dang. I got a new hero.
     
  13. Michael B

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    #13 Michael B, Dec 13, 2008
    Very nice. Great looker.
     
  14. Doug

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    #14 Doug, Dec 13, 2008
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  15. Fenivision

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    #15 Fenivision, Dec 13, 2008
    Sweet ride! You might also want to change the headlight "rings" back to the chrome ones.
     
  16. Mang

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    #16 Mang, Dec 14, 2008
    sweet ride! :)
     
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  18. rketex7

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    #18 rketex7, Dec 15, 2008
    Wow! Another awesome yellow ride! It is an additive color! Can't wait to see it!
     

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