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Posted by: Cano Sep 30 2004, 09:25 AM

Hi all. I have been lurking on this site for some time now, soaking in TONS of valuable info, and even getting plenty of good laughs.

Some quick background: I purchased a 1973 2.0 about two years ago, and have been performing a rustoration ever since. When purchased, I knew the car had some rust issues, but it wasn't until I plunged in that I realized that any reasonable person would start all over with a fresh tub (PO had artfully hidden many problem areas with fiberglass tape/mat, lots of bondo, and paint). Anyway, many months later I have completed all major metal surgery (new suspension console/brad meyer kit/many homemade patches), rebuilt the tranny (Thanks James/Redbeard), and on and on.

While there is still a whole lot of cosmetic work that needs to be done, she is back together and drives and shift well. The whole process has been great -- I have learned SO MUCH (never welded or even attempted to rebuild a tranny before). Working on the 914 also helps me get away from my "real job" where it is very often difficult to see a tangible result, unlike working on the car. Seriously, the "914 therapy" I receive while in the garage is the best (legal) stress reducer I have discovered.

Anyway, it was finally time for me to become a member of this site that has been such a great source of info and humor. Thanks to everyone who participates, and hopefully I will be able to make a contribution to this board.

Posted by: d914 Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM

welcome!!

Posted by: seanery Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM

Cano,
Welcome to the club!

I hope you'll bring your car up to the Fall Foliage Classic.
We'd love to meet you and see your car!

-sean

Posted by: GWN7 Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM

Welcome

Posted by: SLITS Sep 30 2004, 09:30 AM

Welcome.........................................................

now that that's over, let the carnage begin

Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 30 2004, 09:32 AM

welcome

Posted by: Headrage Sep 30 2004, 09:33 AM

Nice to make your aquaintance.

Posted by: phantom914 Sep 30 2004, 09:33 AM

Welcome And just as a warning, if you ever want to come out to Californai in search of a rust-free 914, stay away from the Corona area.


Andrew

Posted by: plas76targa Sep 30 2004, 09:34 AM

Cano - welcome aboard. With much of your resto work behind you, You're more experienced already than I am! Like you, I lurked for a bit, but I didn't own a 914 until this past summer.

It is a passion, and thanks to many others on this site we're all enjoying the cars, the people, AND the experiences.

It's been said plenty of times, this place Rocks!

Posted by: Engman Sep 30 2004, 09:34 AM

Wow - you are just across the river from me - I live in New Albany.

We will have to get together sometime.

M

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Sep 30 2004, 09:42 AM

The Corona area? Would that be just west of the Miller area, near the Budweiser area? Nowhere even close to the Lucky Lager area, I'm sure ................. The Cap'n, safely ensconced in the Firestone area ........................

Posted by: Aaron Cox Sep 30 2004, 09:46 AM

nah...tis another crack at me

yarg....

Posted by: ! Sep 30 2004, 10:25 AM

Speaking of cracks...howz yer momma? Bada Bump....

Welcome Cano.....stay clear of Slits and everything will be all right....

Posted by: kafermeister Sep 30 2004, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the board. Glad to see another KY 914 owner. I've been seing stuff show up for sale at various places (eBay, Traderonline, etc...) out of Louisville, for a while. Were you able to score any of that stuff to help your project along?

Rick
Independence, Ky

Posted by: tat2dphreak Sep 30 2004, 11:29 AM

welcome to the best 914 board around!

Posted by: sgomes Sep 30 2004, 11:44 AM

Um, seriously....

Posted by: nebreitling Sep 30 2004, 12:01 PM

let's see the beast!


welcome

Posted by: scruz914 Sep 30 2004, 01:05 PM

Welcome. Since you have been dealing with rustoration you can share your experiences with us. Pics would be great!

-Jeff

Posted by: trekkor Sep 30 2004, 02:42 PM

Ahoy, Matey! Welcome on board the good ship 914....

Uh-oh , wrong thread arrr.

KT

Posted by: Bruce Allert Sep 30 2004, 03:03 PM

YA! what they all said....... WELCOME.

Sounds like yer doin' the learn'n just like me & alot of others on this he'ar board. Just dive in & see what comes of it

.......b

Posted by: Sammy Sep 30 2004, 04:47 PM

He can't post pics until he has at least 10 posts!

(always happy to help spread an urban myth)
HOW-DEE

Posted by: swood Sep 30 2004, 09:44 PM

we call it (in a middle eastern accent...) Coronabad

Posted by: Cano Oct 1 2004, 01:46 PM

Thanks to all for the warm welcome. I have a few photos I can post, but need to get them scanned first.

Mark -- sounds great; we should get together soon.

Posted by: Dead Air Oct 4 2004, 07:20 PM

C:\My Documents\My Pictures\Copy of 914_3.jpg

Posted by: Dead Air Oct 4 2004, 07:21 PM

how do you add a picture????

Posted by: seanery Oct 4 2004, 07:23 PM

click on FAQ at the top of the page.
There is info there about image attaching