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  1. DanielJ

    Cars & Coffee..... New Driver for the FGT

    Same old car, but a new driver. Invited a good friend and fellow enthusiast to drive one of the cars to this past weekends C & C. Upon arriving at our home, had the FGT out and running with fogs and park lights glowing. Told him to get in and drive it. He and his wife were simply elated...
  2. DanielJ

    Building Brand Loyalty

    Yesterday, took 4 of our cars to the local Cars & Coffee gathering, but this location was at Port Angeles, WA for the annual Labor Day Celebration. Two good friends along with their significant others, were assigned cars to drive once they arrived at our home. One fellow is a neighbor and...
  3. DanielJ

    356/911 Restoration/Service

    A shot of a new shop in Murray, UT. with lots of very nice cars to receive some TLC. Jack, with arms folded, did the engine/transaxle/final mechanicals/trouble shoot and fixing the work that other less competent people did on my car. He was the bright light on getting my car on the road this...
  4. DanielJ

    356

    Added this car in August of 2008. Sat for a year while deciding what level it should be restored to. Numbers matching engine, but not the transaxle. No big. Original color was cream with red leather interior. Would have been a good choice to stick with for ease of care. Really like the...
  5. DanielJ

    Spring, I Love It

    Just love the new flower buds: DJ.
  6. DanielJ

    Loan Of Car To LeMay Museum

    Have any of you had this or similar opportunity? If so, wondering what your experience was like. Have all the paperwork and agreement forms which of course, seem to put all the burden of insurance/responsibility on the owner and hold harmless the museum unless outright neglect/damage occurs...
  7. DanielJ

    Wtb 575m hgtc

    Have a close friend that wants to buy a 575M HGTC. Any color, but his must have is a 6 speed, 3 pedal car. Thanks for your help. Best, DJ
  8. DanielJ

    456gta

    Added a 456 GTA to our collection. '97 with 4700 miles, fitted luggage, Grigio with black interior. V-12 & Tubi exhaust gives this car a pretty nice sound. Wife just loves to drive it. Going to change the wheels to 575M. DJ
  9. DanielJ

    WTB 575M Wheels

    Just acquired a 456 GT Ferrari and want to install the wheels from a 575M on this car. If anyone knows of a set that are for sale or perhaps a set that are taking up space in your shop, I can certainly give these wheels a good home. Please PM or email. Thanks in advance, DJ.
  10. DanielJ

    Recommended Fastners Heffner To Cats

    Installing a Heffner Cat Back exhaust and need to know the recommended fastners to use. Should they be SS or high temp. fine or corse thread? Thanks in advance. DJ
  11. DanielJ

    Vintage Picture Of GT40

    From: The H.A.M.B. DJ Perhaps a repost but still cool.
  12. DanielJ

    Want To Add NSX To My Collection

    Greetings, Will be adding a NSX to my collection. Looking for an '05, Silverstone (color) and 6-speed. Low or reasonable miles with documented service history. Would prefer the west coast for location, but willing to travel to review a "no stories" car. Thanks in advance. Best, DJ. PS...
  13. DanielJ

    Corvette & Porsche Gathering

    Just a few pictures of a little gathering we recently hosted at our home. My friends from NCRS and our local Porsche club were on the list to attend. About 50 cars and a little under 100 people came out for the day of fellowship, lunch, a driving tour and a tour through a friends "world class"...
  14. DanielJ

    900 Miles

    Went on a great road trip over the past few days. Started out on Sunday and returned yesterday. Route was from the Olympic Peninsula to Kelowna, Canada, via Hwy 97 out of Wenatchee, WA. While in the Okanogan area, we were hit with the most severe weather I've ever encountered. Torrential...
  15. DanielJ

    LeMay Museum Grand Opening

    Will others from our owners group be attending the opening day at the ACM in Tacoma, WA? Saturday and Sunday, they may have some openings to show your FGT or other car. LeMay Grand Opening Car Show Event Sat June 2nd Registration · http://www.lemaymuseum.org/events.php?eid=895...
  16. DanielJ

    Suggested NOT To Use Anti-Seize On NGK Plugs

    This article from the Porsche 356 Registry Forum: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/pdf/TB-0630111antisieze.pdf Thought this might be of interest since there have been threads here in the past on the use of these plugs and the associated use of anti-seize on the installation of new plugs into our...
  17. DanielJ

    Wire Wheel Tune Up

    Need to find a shop that can tune-up my Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels. These off a 64 T-Bird are worthy of keeping on the the 57. Any recommendations for such services? Would like to keep shipping to the west coast if at all possible. Thanks. DJ
  18. DanielJ

    More On Porsche, Very Well Presented History

    I was totally captivated by this presentation. I am a Porsche owner and a die-hard fan for the 356 and 911. Enjoy. DJ http://stuttcars.com/about-porsche/ferry-porsche/
  19. DanielJ

    Dad's 85th Birthday Today

    Had a great day today with my Mom & Dad celebrating his 85th birthday. Started out with breakfast that my sister made then when finished, we started to go through some of the picture binders my Mom has put together over the years. After the first of the year, we will hit Pops 35mm...
  20. DanielJ

    Heated Seats For New Ford Explorer

    Wife is getting a 2012 Explorer for a company car. She forgot to order the heated seats and wants them now (car will be arriving at Price Ford, Port Angeles, WA, 0n Jan 2) . Anyone have experience installing aftermarket seat heaters in a like vehicle? Recommendations on a vendor for the seat...