This 911/356 schism really leaves me in a difficult position.
I'm not sure if I should love or hate myself and my car.
Nice.....you would be a great “motivational” speaker! I myself would go for the 356 that I just got, finding it was like searching for a unicorn. My 911 has to many computers in it, although I do have the analyzer to look into their soul.
I have an analyzer to look into Pearl's soul, too.
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I did see the 911 owner later in the day when he walked by the other cars I had in the show. I said hi. I did not get a response. I don't think it would have mattered if the speedster would have had Chevy Citation badges on it. Just a bad situation all the way around.
It was awful. No more shows for me. I just drive and enjoy. '
I have been there. Those guys are around everywhere you go, some show you their two decimal place IQ and their lack of upbringing. Since when does owning a high end car, something you bought, makes you part of some elite club, or that they are better than the other because they have more money toys etc. It's the same with degrees, jobs, professions, trades etc. Not too many people that own cars are kings in real life, maybe only in their own minds.
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@Gordon Nichols that's a great story....i have experienced similar scenes...but like you said, thankfully not very often....as evidence shows here.....the ROAD KINGS (pretty big club of some 1/2 million $dollar$ show cars).....appreciated my "replica" for what is is...which on this day was "best of show"
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Nice Car!!...looks great.....👍
Super Duper Emblem Project-The pics show to-scale preliminary layouts. The 3 level is the same length as the stock item. The 2 level is 9 1/2" on the bottom. 
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Looking good. The tape is a nice touch
Mine before repaint
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I place the placard on my car mostly to take the wind out of the blowhards. The ones who like to boast loudly enough for anyone within 20 feet to hear how they can tell it's a fake.
When returning to my car at one event, someone asked "Why have a replica?"
My reply "Well, they're kinda like breast implants. EVERYONE knows they're fake, yet they're still nice to look at...and way more fun than the originals". 
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@MusbJim posted:I place the placard on my car mostly to take the wind out of the blowhards. The ones who like to boast loudly enough for anyone within 20 feet to hear how they can tell it's a fake.
When returning to my car at one event, someone asked "Why have a replica?"
My reply "Well, they're kinda like breast implants. EVERYONE knows they're fake, yet they're still nice to look at...and way more fun than the originals".
GOOD ONE!!!.....I need to start writing these all down and write a book and...maybe cut a book deal..ha,ha
Panhandle Bob:
Who made the 2110 Super emblem for you? Thanks!
@Larry Scislowicz posted:GOOD ONE!!!.....I need to start writing these all down and write a book and...maybe cut a book deal..ha,ha
Remember Musbjim lives near Silicone valley
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Gordon, what's the Latin for, "Life is too short" ?
This is part of that sticky stuff on one's shoe that you have to deal with when you drive a replica. Most people love these cars, and will tell you so without being asked, and regardless of what they drive.
Eventually, though, you will run into Zuffenhausen's anointed people. They have been sent here to do God's work and are tireless in their devotion. They wear the trademark of their religion woven into their garments. The zeal of the true believer is in their eyes. They do not tolerate the infidel in their midst.
For me, life is indeed too short to get bogged down in matters of theology when I just want to be enjoying a sunny day. The few car shows I go to, I attend as a spectator. I park in the parking lot with the rest of the riff raff. If the parking lot is the show - like at a C&C - I have a little card for my windshield (like the one in Jim's photo) that says in big type 'replica' right up top, with some mechanical details below. And if any of the anointed people come calling, I've got the little 'Plastic Car Club' sticker to mess with them.
On the whole, though, I'd rather be driving than parking. I do a C&C every so often more to see than to be seen. I usually get away from the Speedster as quick as possible and let the little card do the talking.
It's in a language laymen can understand.
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@Napa Paul posted:What?! Did Musbjim move from Newport Beach?
SiliCONE Valley not SiliCON Valley
@Napa Paul posted:OK, I give up. Where's "SiliCONE Valley?"
Anywhere a preponderance of silicone body parts congregate. Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach, etc etc.
Yup.... They’re replica parts, too!