I'm lucky enough to own a '18 911 GTS but having been an old car guy for many years. I'm really interested in a Speedster replica. If anyone here is in the Naples/Ft Myers area and would like to show off their baby, I'd love to see it and talk about it. Thanks in advance.
Gene
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I thought it was "Hi, y'all?" I'm old guy with interest in old cars too - I'm in NW FL (Destin-Pensacola). A long way from Ft Myers but the same state! There are 5 or so Speedsters in my area. PanhandleBob's VS actually runs. If you are looking for a project - I know of one in Birmingham and perhaps another in Crestview (both are infamous CMC's out of Miami FL in the '90s).
Wolfgang, thanks for the reply. I'm 76 and my car building days are over. I'm also a snowbird, spending my summers in Ohio. 2 years ago we downsized from 4+ acres and a 32'X48' 2 story garage with a lift and all the tools, to a 1650 sq. ft. home in Ohio and just enough tools to get by. I've always driven the cars I've built and owned, and now I just want to drive and enjoy them.
Florida old guy #3 here, 70 at the moment. I'm in the Panhandle as well, about 20 miles east of Wolfgang (Greg). At the moment my VS is on blocks while I do yoga under it installing wide 5 front brakes to match the wide 5 drums on the rear, getting it lowered a couple of inches all around via drop spindles and adjustable spring plates, installing a new master cylinder, a second set of caster shims, Drum covers and 65mm wheel studs and nuts, new 3 1/2" velocity stacks and mesh covers. I'm sure I'll find a couple more of those "well, since I've already done this I might as well (insert silly upgrade idea here)".
I should be done in the next couple of weeks......
Look forward to getting together at some point when you are down here.
If you don't want to tinker, an IM or a well sorted Beck might be in order for you, or maybe one of Alan Merklin's builds. He has one he is ready to start on and customize to the owner's specs right now. He is known here as Dr. Clock. @Alan Merklin
Sounds like your car will be awesome when done. I've recently heard about Alan, may get in touch with him. Thanks
@gkgeiger I'm starting a speedster build around mid January.
Give me a call, no " obligation " 717 860 8476 ~Alan
@PANHANDLEBOB
@WOLFGANG We'll be in Florida 2/7 - 2/20 We'll be in at Sanford , then the Villages, Cocoa Beach and Trenton FL looking at the map the closest I'll be to youz guys is 5 hours (Trenton) If it were half that, I would ride up for a day so you could buy lunch ~
@gkgeiger Gene, Not one of the FL old guys but would be happy to see if we can coordinate some time. I am between the Villages and Trenton. West of I75. Have VS with a 1915, dual carbs and AC that I’d be happy to have you check out.
Stephen
We'll be up in Flagler Beach Feb 19th to March 5th and will likely venture down to Cocoa Beach and vicinity. Over to see friends near St. Pete's Beach after that then home. Alan, when in Cocoa Beach you and Connie might enjoy Fish Lips restaurant over in Port Canaveral and for more casual fun there's always the Sandbar Grille right on the beach in Cocao.
@ DAVID STROUD You and Connie might enjoy Fish Lips restaurant over in Port Canaveral and for more casual fun there's always the Sandbar Grille right on the beach in Cocoa Thanks will try to do that
Thanks for all the offers. I may take you up on one of them. I'm currently dealing with an obstacle, my SO.
gkgeiger Pvt message sent Alan
Gene - try reverse psychology. Start looking at big boats! Then settle for the lesser of two Madnesses - a plastic car! (Gas tank holds 300 gallons so 5 won't get you very far).
