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Posted by: red914 Aug 23 2004, 09:03 AM

first, let me apologize for not having any pictures. that said, let me say that 914s are super fun! i drove on saturday morning from Poulsbo, took the Bainbridge Island ferry to Seattle, then crossed the state. I went to visit a friend in Coeur d'Alene, who is in town from China. haven't seen him in two years, have known each other for about 36 years.

i got to meet Levi and his wife Michelle (forgive any misspellings, Levi) at the Good Guys auto show in Spokane! I got to finally buy Levi the beer i owe him and we talked about, believe it or not, cars. specifically 914s. go figure. He is a great guy, and has a gorgeous '66 Chevelle. (Levi, keep the 2.0 liter!)

stopped at the Barnes and Noble in the Spokane Valley to pick up the October Excellence (they were out near my house), then on to Cd'A. Sunday morning, in the rain, drove to St. Maries to see my grandmother and anunt and uncle. hiway 3 is windy, up and down, and a hoot to drive. then, turning my bow west, i headed home.

Observations:

driving with the top off is a blast. and Kevin, i used sunscreen, but not enough!

my 914 really likes high speed cruising compared to around town. (mileage in the low 30s compared to the low 20s)

people almost always look and smile (except the tail dragger on the I-90 floating bridge that i passed last night while trying to make a ferry)

it is always worth it to meet up with an old friend.

thanks to you all for sharing with me the knowledge and confidence to drive and sort of maintain this car. oh, and for indulging me in a longwinded report with no pictures!

Posted by: McMark Aug 23 2004, 09:08 AM

Sounds like a blast! Nothing like driving these cars. Now if I could just stop creating projects for awhile I could actually drive mine!

Posted by: dinomium Aug 23 2004, 10:10 AM

Glad to hear you made it out and back with no troubles! Sounds like a whirlwind tour

Posted by: red914 Aug 23 2004, 10:18 AM

i tell you, dino, that little type IV just hums after a while! it will sound even better with those little dual webers, right? and be more responsive? and they will make me more handsome, right?

ok, that last one is just a dream.

Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 10:54 AM

Shane,
You asked me if there where any import cars at the car show?? well I found 2...air cooled no less here they are.
Thanks again for the Bud Light....


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Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 10:55 AM

the other one


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Posted by: red914 Aug 23 2004, 10:59 AM

ooo... i like that squareback. just needs a ski rack on it now!

you are welcome, regarding the beer. it was great to meet you and your wife. sorry that your niece, from your avatar pictures, couldn't make it.

Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 11:11 AM

How many time do I have to tell you? thats not me neice She is my Girl friend....


How do you like this woody????


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Posted by: red914 Aug 23 2004, 11:22 AM

at least i didn't call her your daughter! still, i'm sorry i didn't get to meet her.

the woody is nice; i think it would make a fine tow vehicle for your soon-to-be 2.0 liter autocross racer!

Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 12:05 PM

We everyone tell me Which one would you keep????

This one???


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Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 12:07 PM

Or this one???


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Posted by: red914 Aug 23 2004, 12:30 PM

it is not clear that the '57 is a wagon. that might make a difference. and i still say it is not either/or; you can have both, and get rid of parts cars, etc.

Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 12:34 PM

Here is another pic....
Well I'd like to keep em all, but if push comes to shove.....I'm pretty sure the 57 will win...


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Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 12:36 PM

The interior is nearly perfect....


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Posted by: red914 Aug 23 2004, 12:42 PM

three words: Porsche support vehicle.

Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 06:46 PM

Ok you convinced me...now you need to start a "help Levi Keep em" fund....

Posted by: SpecialK Aug 23 2004, 07:19 PM

Okay Levi, you've got me all "f"ed up

I thought that the '55 - '57 Chevy wagons considered Nomads, and that all Nomads were 2 door.

Posted by: Levi Aug 23 2004, 09:20 PM

Kevin,
In 55, 56 & 57 Chevrolet built a 2 door, 4 door & a Nomad Wagon.
They actually also built a 58 Nomad wagon in both a 2 door and 4 door.
This car is a real nice 57 4 door 6 pass. wagon. with a 78 350, 350 TH trans, PS, and front power disc brakes....I want It.....




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Posted by: SpecialK Aug 23 2004, 09:32 PM

Thanks for straightening me out on that!

Definitely a sweet looking '57, don't believe I've ever seen a 4 door wagon.

We had a descent size car show here in Pacific, MO about month ago. Had 400 or so entrants, with all kinds of nice specimens. Next year there'll be a Porsche 914 in the ranks . Assuming I can get off my dead ass and finish it.

Posted by: red914 Aug 24 2004, 08:44 AM

"Porsche support vehicle." strong enough to pull a trailer, lots o' room for parts.

still not as much fun to drive across the state in as a teener. maybe the chevy would look good in guards red?