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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ You folks are a bad influence

Posted by: John Kelly Apr 29 2004, 11:40 AM

Well after saying I would not get a 914 project car because it would interfere with finishing my mid engine Ghia, I have done an about-face and picked up this lovely pile-o-rust. I know Craig...you were kind enough to offer me a car, but I wasn't totally sucked in yet. A friend of mine had this at his shop waiting for him to get to it but decided to pursue other things. I can attempt to justify getting the car by using it as a test bed for more fender stretching (want to see how fast I can do them now that I've got some experience) and to break in the cam on my 2.6 grenade. Perhaps I will have it all sorted out in time for a few late summer runs...we'll see. I'm going to be building an album...and will try to keep it current.....just getting started:

http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980160442904

I think it's a '75, has rust in the hell hole, hood , decklid, and floors...oh joy! Bastards!

Again my applogies to those waiting on the video...out of my control at the moment, hopefully soon.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

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Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 29 2004, 12:00 PM

It was only a matter of time
Youve got the sickness

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 29 2004, 12:10 PM

Mahahaha...it was only time till he came over to the dark side (multiple projects)

Posted by: Korijo Apr 29 2004, 12:19 PM

can you post the VIN

Posted by: thesey914 Apr 29 2004, 12:37 PM

I have to say John that I think these flares look damn fine...
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Posted by: John Kelly Apr 29 2004, 02:35 PM

Thanks guys, I added a few pictures of the start of metalshaping on the flares:

http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?action=openalbum&albumid=9980160442904

The shape won't be dramatically different for while, depending on how much time I can spend on it. It's a start anyway.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 29 2004, 03:49 PM

Way to go John! You have been officially converted!

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 29 2004, 03:52 PM

Great to have you fully immersed in 914dom. However I'd like to see the mid-engine ghia project too. I remember exchanging emails with you about that project a few years ago (before I decided to buy a 914).

You're my hero

Posted by: 4WheelDrifter Apr 29 2004, 04:26 PM

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Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 29 2004, 07:36 PM

Now John you have to buy a sticker, come to the Breakfasts, AXing and the track days!

I'll have to swing by to see the new baby..

Geoff

Posted by: rhodyguy Apr 30 2004, 05:24 AM

john bought stickers and didn't even have a 914.

kevin

Posted by: ablose58 Apr 30 2004, 05:29 AM

Don't feel bad cause we all have the sickness AL

Posted by: John Kelly Apr 30 2004, 09:16 AM

Hi Geoff,

Just give me a shout if you would like to come by...bought three stickers and can't find the third one now that I have a 914... sheeit!

Jon, Thanks, I'm still working on the gullwing Ghia.

What a great online community! Thanks again, fellow nut cases.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com