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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Finally Legal

Posted by: tasfalen Jul 26 2004, 12:01 AM

Hey all,

Thanks to your help on various issues (ie. turn signals) my 914 finally passed our provincial government inspection on Friday and has been insured and on the road since yesterday.

First chance I've had in too long (8 months) to drive it (other than in-and-out... of the garage).

Thought you all might appreciate a picture. Not as fancy as some of the machines here but its fun (so far):

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1972 stock 1.8l engine, dual Webers

Suggestions on what to tackle next? aside from the obvious bodywork. I'd like to chrome the front bumper but hesitate at the expense.

Jason
'72 914
'73 TVR 2500M
'76 Lancia Beta Coupe

Posted by: Lawrence Jul 26 2004, 07:22 AM

You have a beautiful car.. aside from a trim piece here or there... I don't see any "obvious bodywork" that needs to be done.

Nice job.

-Rusty

Posted by: SirAndy Jul 26 2004, 10:04 AM

now what i *really* want to see is a picture of that "73 TVR" of yours!

nice car btw! i love red 914s ...
Andy

Posted by: type47 Jul 26 2004, 11:28 AM

is it a 74-75 "stock" 1.8 put in a 72 or a 72 with a stock 72 engine?

Posted by: Sandee Jul 26 2004, 12:20 PM

And on a related note - I just passed inspection also!

After having my speedometer and odometer fixed, my 914 passed inspection on Saturday. Evidently, it’s all that really needed to work – they just want to be sure they can record the mileage every two years (less than 2,500/year).

I went with the Collector Vehicle Sticker and registration vs the QQ plates! My reason for not going QQ was basically … I wanted to drive the car (not just to shows and parades). Freely and legally – whether I go for a drive or just coffee at Starbucks. With this type of registration, I also qualify for the The Limited Pleasure Use Plan - Exotic and Classic Car Insurance (Leland West, full coverage – liability and collision, etc.).

So – all in all, I’m pretty happy. Cool purple triangle sticker and all!

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Posted by: GWN7 Jul 26 2004, 12:43 PM

Nice looking car Jason.....the bumper rechrome ran me $325 CDN (no core), so prob $250 with a core. The bumper tops are about $250 US $