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I took my 356 to Lufteknic here in Richmond, VA to have a number of issues fixed. Here are some photos from their Facebook page that I thought you might enjoy. They have an annual Christmas party for their customers and the folks there pass out these wonderful Christmas cookies. Also the 911 is called the "Stuka" and has WWI lozenge paint --what a neat car. Also Chris Overholser (the 356 expert there) in his Speedster. These photos are stolen from their Facebook page.
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Yep Pat,
'Fast Frieda' is in work!
I was down there today.
Can't tell any secrets however!
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Well Dick, I have had about 3 or 4 emails from Chris and I think we are doing fine. Frieda will be in absolute top notch mechanical shape when she comes home.Comment
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For sure Pat!
We lost power for about 3 hours when the storm blew thru.
Had to drag the generator out of the garage, the Roadster protects it.
He drained the tranny before I left in prep for the new axel boots etc.
Dick
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Great job on those cookies!Justin RioComment
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Some more pictures from The Lufteknic Holiday Party.
Pat in the food line.
Guest Dine-note the transmissions decorated as small Holiday Trees.
Cookie End of the Desert table
The 356s in he back shop on display.
The 'Company Cars' were here too!
Drew, The Cook For The Day, doing his famous Pork Roasts.
And a 911 decorated for the folks with Santa in the Drivers Seat!
This is always a great event and Robert and his Family go to a lot of planning each year to make it a hit.
ALL of those cookies were done by Robert's Mother,(Jodi) Sister (Terry) and Dad (Chris) who have a day to day hand in the shop!
DickComment
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What a really nice and inviting looking event! Wished I was closer!
Thanks for posting these Dick!Justin RioComment
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The Lufteknic Team http://www.lufteknic.com/ were out in Chester, VA at the every Saturday night Cruise In at Hardees!
After getting some additional overtime work done in the shop Robert-President of Lufteknic along with IT Guru Nate Brown and Grant White fired up the 1956 'PorscheBus with the 3.6 911 powerplant, the 1960 VW with the 356SC engine and the new GT3 for the 15 mile ride down I-95.
The Cruise In was packed!
Wolfman John was there with his music trailer spinning the hits of the 50s & 60s for the crowd which even enticed one couple to start dancing.
I told the guys to arrive by 4:30 PM for a good parking place and they did.
I had the Roadster up there also and we were all wearing our Lufteknic shirts.
Good advertising!
In the PorscheBus what came with 30 HP is now 300 HP and has full 911 running gear, front and rear.
The engine gets it fuel from a 356B fuel tank.
The crowd loved the cars!
I'll bet they would go bonkers over the 1964 Mercedes Fire Engine.
and / or 'Project Stuka' the 1970 911, complete with roll cage and Turbo 930 engine.
Their next event is to get ready for the Hershey Swap Meet on 4/18.
I hear that Deane will have his 912 up there that the shop finished up last year.
Its a exciting year and it is just starting!
DickComment
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Dick,
They deserve to get the business, always producing some nice work as well as being nice people I reckon.
RoyComment
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Roy
They don't come any nicer! Great folks who share the passion of old Porsches! Dick and I and many others trust our old cars to these folks because they love them as much as we do and they do impeccable work. We are fortunate to have them here in our neck of the woods.Comment
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12/11/15 Lufteknic Annual Christmas Party
Folks,
The shop had a great turn out as usual and people really enjoyed the comradery, food and just being with other Porsche folks.
Chris-Head Chef serving!
Grant had his Targa well illuminated next to Project Stuka.
All the lifts had cars displayed on them
However the Queen of the show is David's 1964 SC Coupe that is in work and looking prettier everyday!
Chris showing David his car!
You will not believe all the Porsche cookies that they made.
Red 911 cookies, GT3 cookies, Porsche Bus Cookies, MB Fire Engine cookies, Green 912 cookies, Project Stuka cookies etc
Jody and Terry did yeoman work all week getting this ready, not to mention the months prior in the 'Cookie Factory'!
Check out the 'live action' in the short You Tubes.
Well Done Gang!
Let The Party Begin-41 seconds
https://youtu.be/0pcmpT8vzrU
Folks seeing the Porsche projects in work-36 seconds
https://youtu.be/N7x7IaFiv4c
Molly and Bella were not permitted to attend.
But they did have a fleeting shot out the door for a break!
Maybe next year!
:>))
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Bella, Molly's sister!
Some cookies close ups.
and the other end of the food table.
One of the guest drove his 1964 SC.
He just bought a home that included a lift in the garage. Smart guy!
Robert, checking out the food Mom and sister did-NO folks it ain't catered!
Can't wait till next year!
DickComment
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Looks like it was another great event put on by them and there seemed to be more people there than last years party Dick? The spread looked great, oh and the cars too... but food first.
Thanks again for showing us all on what we missed out on.
JustinJustin RioComment
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Dick,
That looks to have been a great party. The catering alone looks som professional I thought till I read your comment it was all bought in!
So apart from some very talented technicians there are very talented cooks in their family.
To make a business work well you need people like this to care about their customers and work force.
Well done them!! Nice cars and photo's Dick.
RoyComment
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The Lufteknic party was a great gathering of Porsche lovers and wonderful food. Here are some additional photos.Comment
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