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[blueline]

@Cat944

By the way, pictures are most appreciated at Carpokes, including those of the '51 Chevy or any other cars/trucks/etc.

In case it's needed, here is Tom's friendly (and easy) picture posting how-to:

viewtopic.php?t=410

[Maruscmn]

New member checking in here and always looking for like-minded motorheads! As a way of introduction here goes:

I guess the automobile has always been a close part of my family beginning with my great grandparents:

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Then it moved to my grandparents:

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There is a theme here. Pictures in front of cars. Then on to my dad:

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My relative even designed cars:

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Now on to my first car. 72 beetle which my dad and I restored

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Next found a 944 that had been in an accident. Poorly repainted rear quarter panel but boy was it a joy!

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Had to sell that to pay for college. After college I bought the Mazda Protege (first auto) to be my “reliable transportation”. The auto died in it and i was missing rowing my own gears.

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[blueline]

A picture storyboard going back four generations - how cool is that!! Thanks for scanning and sharing those time capsule photos.

And welcome to the posting side of Carpokes!

[Maruscmn]

Sorry for the long thread..

Moved yet again and found myself on the beach. Needed a convertible. Wanted to itch the V8 bug. Spent way too much of my limited income on trying to get it to “feel” better. Top down was fun; sound was great. 98 Mustang 4.6

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Moved yet again (DC) and according to my better half we needed a “more practical car that i can drive in the city and take more than one person”. I’ve always lusted after the E36 M3 and they made a sedan. Found an auto. Took to home to my parents and swapped out for a drive with my dads Cobra replica.

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Took the M3 to the track and fell in love but loathed the slush box. Time to find another one in manual.

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Loved that E36 and wish I kept it. But i had to try the E46 and tracked it. Fell in love again. Added custom BBK and started down the path of rebuilding calipers. Also met a good friend who could alter the DME. Full on addiction now.

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Always lusted after the Porsche 911. I needed to scratch that itch. Wanted to know for myself why peopled loved them so much. Found a poorly written advertisement with incorrect information according to the VIN. Called-bought it that night. Sorry honey, I’ll sell the E46…. And that bring me up to date. Lots of stories between the cars. Thats for another time.

Nice meeting you all!

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[P_Coastal]

@Maruscmn , awesome intro.
Glad I linked you to this thread

[Maruscmn]

I’ll learn the ways eventually!

[rkbaumer]

Hello to everyone!
I have been a proud Porsche owner, (1989 911 Cabriolet), for 15 years. I do all of my own maintenance, and all repairs that can be accomplished without raising the car on a rack. Although I did replace the clutch some years ago by placing the car on jack stands and dropping the engine on my garage floor!
I am looking forward to learning and sharing on this forum.
Bob in Franklin TN

[blueline]

Hello to everyone!
I have been a proud Porsche owner, (1989 911 Cabriolet), for 15 years. I do all of my own maintenance, and all repairs that can be accomplished without raising the car on a rack. Although I did replace the clutch some years ago by placing the car on jack stands and dropping the engine on my garage floor!
I am looking forward to learning and sharing on this forum.
Bob in Franklin TN

Hi Bob - welcome to Carpokes!

Fellow Mid TN resident here and Musik-Stadt member. Glad to have you aboard!

If you choose to post pics, it's easy on Carpokes - no 3rd party photo hosting site necessary! Tom's guidelines for same if needed: viewtopic.php?t=410

Lots of fun and interesting topics to explore, so enjoy!

[P_Coastal]

Hello to everyone!
I have been a proud Porsche owner, (1989 911 Cabriolet), for 15 years. I do all of my own maintenance, and all repairs that can be accomplished without raising the car on a rack. Although I did replace the clutch some years ago by placing the car on jack stands and dropping the engine on my garage floor!
I am looking forward to learning and sharing on this forum.
Bob in Franklin TN

Welcome to Carpokes Bob, your “neighbour” @blueline beat me to it

[ROB III]

Hello to everyone!
I have been a proud Porsche owner, (1989 911 Cabriolet), for 15 years. I do all of my own maintenance, and all repairs that can be accomplished without raising the car on a rack. Although I did replace the clutch some years ago by placing the car on jack stands and dropping the engine on my garage floor!
I am looking forward to learning and sharing on this forum.
Bob in Franklin TN

Hey Bob, fellow CARPOKEAN Rob here from Brentwood with a black 951. Welcome to the best place on the internet!