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Posted by: x-faktory Aug 27 2013, 09:20 AM

Where is Sweet Pea now? After searching for a while and looking at many lesser cars, I could not get this fine 914 out of my mind. I contacted Joel, we struck a deal and Melisa and I jumped on a plane for San diego to pick up Sweet Pea. We met with Joel & Shannon, inspected the 914, had a great dinner with new friends, exchanged the paperwork and headed back to the hotel. Next morning, Joel & Shannon delivered our new 914 to the hotel and we headed north.

This 914 runs very strong. Some front end vibrations at 70-75, but otherwise...solid and gets lots of attention wherever it goes.

I am a happy camper!

I've attached a couple pix. Joel & Shannon in tears...Melisa and I smiling durng the hand off. And then................a pic of our first stop.

Can you guess where Sweet Pea is...or at least was yesterday?

regards,
Al

PS: Joel & Shannon are the bomb.


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Posted by: McMark Aug 27 2013, 09:22 AM

Posted by: NORD Aug 27 2013, 09:26 AM

What part of the PNW do you live at? Nice car.

Posted by: x-faktory Aug 27 2013, 09:44 AM

nord,
I'm in mount Vernon.............not too far from you.

regards,
al

Posted by: CptTripps Aug 27 2013, 10:48 AM

Cool story!

Glad to see happy new 914 owers.

Congrats!

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 27 2013, 11:38 AM

Isn't that Jerry Mahoney's old car? Looks like it's come full circle back to the PNW. Great car!

Posted by: Drums66 Aug 27 2013, 11:43 AM

....Good to hear a positive "experience"
good fortune with her in the future!
(WELCOME)

Posted by: x-faktory Aug 27 2013, 06:07 PM

QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Aug 27 2013, 10:38 AM)

Isn't that Jerry Mahoney's old car? Looks like it's come full circle back to the PNW. Great car!

Posted by: messix Aug 27 2013, 06:09 PM

if that's Jerry's old car then that is one very nice clean car.

I saw it over at kelty's house one day and drooled all over it!

Posted by: x-faktory Aug 27 2013, 06:13 PM

Where is Sweet pea today?....at least as of last night and this morning

regards,
Al


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Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 27 2013, 06:15 PM

Sweet..!!!!needs a six..

Posted by: x-faktory Aug 30 2013, 08:57 PM

After my San Diego to Santa Barbara to Los Gatos to Redding to Eugene, OR to Mount vernon, Wa..............my new 914 is safe & sound in my garage.




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Posted by: 3d914 Aug 30 2013, 09:16 PM

Nice looking car!

Enjoy!

Posted by: messix Aug 30 2013, 09:39 PM

the picture really don't do the car justice!

Jerry is a body guy that does very nice work and that car is a great example of his skill!

Posted by: scott_in_nh Aug 31 2013, 09:27 AM

What size wheels and tires?
Springs, shocks, bars?

I love the way she sits - beautiful car!

Posted by: x-faktory Aug 31 2013, 10:04 AM

Here's the specs...from the P.O.
regards,
Al

1970 914 Willow Green

Suspension brakes wheel specs:

Front suspension and brakes: 911 T
Front suspension torsion bars: 18mm 911 type, stock red
Front suspension sway bar: 914/4 type 15mm stock
Front suspension bushings: stock rubber
Front suspension strut inserts: Bilstein sport yellow new
Rear suspension springs: 100 lbs Weltmeister SP100 black
Rear suspension shocks: Bilstein sport yellow new
Rear suspension sway bar: none
Rear suspension bushings: stock rubber
Wheels: Fuchs 16 x 6 polished lip, satin black center
Tires: BF Goodrich 205/ 50 R16
Master cylinder: ATE 19mm, new
Brake lines: ATE rubber, new

Engine and drive train specs

Pistons: 96mm flat top 8.5 to 1 compression
Crank shaft: 2.0 Porsche 71mm
Connecting rods: 2.0 Porsche
Cam shaft: webcam XXX custom grind
Cylinder heads: 2.0 Porsche 3 stud, rebuilt
Induction: New dual Weber 40 IDF carburetors, center pull linkage heim joints, Teflon lined Terry cable
Ignition: Bosch mechanical advance distributor with electronic trigger, Bosch blue coil BERU spark plug wires
Exhaust: SSI stainless steel heat exchangers, Bursch merged tuned 4-2-2-1 collector
Engine case: 1.5 quart low profile external sump
Fuel pump: front mounted Carter rotary type powered by factory fuel power circuit
Fuel lines: BMW 8mm CA ethanol fuel rating
Oil: Brad Penn 20-50
Transaxle: rebuilt 901 side shift conversion, new shift linkage and bushings, 90wt hypoid Valvoline VR-1
Rear transaxle mounts: upgraded 911 sport mounts
Starter motor: upgraded IMI Hi Torque gear driven with high current external solenoid

Interior specs

Morph interior panels
914rubber.com seals by Mark whitesel
pedal cluster by Bruce Stone
Steering wheel: 3 spoke Dino
Floor mats: Lloyds black with green 914 monogram
Seats: black with custom cloth center inserts, adjustable passenger seat
Seat belts: new retractable type
Entertainment: new stereo and Baupunkt speakers with IPOD and MP3 player
Door panels: custom 911 RS type
Pedal cluster: rebuilt, zinc plated, powder coated, silica-bronze bushing kit

Exterior, paint and body specs

Color: original L63k Willow green monochrome paint scheme
Side marker delete, antenna delete
Fresh weather strips rubber, door seals, bumper tops, body gaskets
New windshield

Posted by: Daiberl Aug 31 2013, 10:12 AM

Beautiful car, Jerry Mahoney did a fantastic job, great that the car is back in the PNW!
- Juergen

Posted by: green914 Aug 31 2013, 10:44 AM

Looks great!

Posted by: jimkelly Aug 31 2013, 10:57 AM

great example of a beautiful narrow body

Posted by: Harpo Aug 31 2013, 11:00 AM

Very nice car you got there

David

Posted by: PanelBilly Aug 31 2013, 08:40 PM

So when are you inviting us over to meet the new family member (and you too)?