Potpourri - Aug 1997

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Kurt Sievert is right (1800 NEWS, June 1966, p.6). The best place to get parts for your DGV 32-36 Weber IS Fuel Systems Warehouse at the northeast corner of 13th and K Sts., downtown San Diego. My "Italian Pinto" (according to Sven Olafsbrorsson, p. 7 in the June issue of 1800 NEWS) carburetor was flooding and started to cause my engine to backfire after 43,000 miles, so it was time to install a new needle and seat -- at least. I happened to find myself in the Santee area, so I decided to stop in at Fiber- Tech (on the source list in your "membership kit"). They wanted $33 for the complete rebuild kit, and $16.06 for just the needle and seat. I bought the latter, and, after two huge backfires on the way home, installed them that same evening. The problem was cured. About a week later, I had some trouble with the rebuilt carburetor for my '72 Toyota P/U that I had purchased at World Wide Auto Parts, and it turns out the they subcontract with Fuel Systems Warehouse to do all their warranty work. While I was down there getting an exchange carb for the truck, I asked about prices for parts for the Weber, and they are selling the entire kit for $19.75!!

This month's THIRD WEDNESDAY, August 20, Porsche Club tech session is described below. These are worthwhile events and Keith Verlaque invited our whole SDVSA club --just not me. So take advantage of these opportunities for FREE information, food and prices! ! !

TECH SESSION

Wednesday 20th August 1997 - 7:00 pm

Bob Hapgood and his staff at

JUST DINGS

would like to invite you to their paintless ding removal facility where they specialize in the art of paintless ding and small dent removal. Bob will discuss the process, while giving a demonstration. So bring your dings and maybe your car will be picked for the demo.

NO RSVP REQUlRED,

JUST COME, ENJOY THE FOOD !

DOOR PRIZES !!

JUST DINGS IS LOCATED AT 3747 CONVOY STREET: SAN DIEGO. 569-3464

SB42 is currently "suspended" in the Appropriations Committee - it's still alive, but opponents and supporters are gathering more financial impact data. It has been estimate that the State will lose $3 mil. in lost $8 smog fees, but, on the other hand, they would probably save more by not having to do the paper work for the 700,000 cars twenty-five years old or older. The vote is coming, at the earliest, on August 8. In the meantime, Connecticut beat California to the punch, passing essentially the same bill on May 25, 1997, but with the restriction that the cars have to be "classic, rare, or of special interest". (By who's definition? It seems once they have these cars identified, it is not hard to institute mileage restrictions, etc.).