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Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 27 2004, 06:01 PM

Just got my baby back today. 1976 2.0L 914, black. Bought it off of ebay from a local seller who pretty much gave me the indication that it was safe to drive and that it had been well cared for... today's bill came to 2k.. mostly items needed to make the car safe to drive. Lights, major leaks.. new rotors.. new pads.. .. etc. The mechanic said that when they opened up the right rear brake light assembly (they thought to replace a burned out bulb) a quart of water came rushing out! It had been standing there so long it had corroded the cavity.. Oh, neat..

Just goes to show you.. PPI is definitely the way to go. Guess I learned the hard way.

Anyway. She's back and the ride is freeeeeeeking awesome! Lovin it.

Next up, new shocks and new tires. As soon as my wallet recovers!

I'll post pics of y'all wanna see. Or when's the next breeeeekfast?

Posted by: Gint Sep 27 2004, 06:23 PM

Good for you. Live and learn eh?

Posted by: skline Sep 27 2004, 07:10 PM

Post the pics, not all of us make it to the breakfasts.

Posted by: Meredith Sep 27 2004, 07:10 PM

I don't know if people can wait for the next breakfast. Better just post 'em here.

Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 28 2004, 12:15 AM

Needs paint some day. Not as bad as the white one I had though.


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Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 28 2004, 12:16 AM

Its got a blue license plate. I hear thats cool for Californians. The car spent its life in san mateo county.


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Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 28 2004, 12:17 AM

Still has the original blaupunkt


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Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 28 2004, 12:18 AM

Wheels look nice.. its got Yokohama es100's in its near future..


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Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 28 2004, 12:19 AM

Im not much of a photographer it seems..


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Posted by: davidcalvin Sep 28 2004, 12:21 AM

car drives really well.. motor feels and sounds strong. Transmission shifts so smooth. feels like a new car, cept it makes noises like and old car.


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Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Sep 28 2004, 12:47 AM

Looks nice man!

Doesn't look like you have much room to work in that garage. Oh well at least you have a garage to put it in.