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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:09 AM
Hola lads!
Life has been busy the past few years and since the sale of my last 914 a couple of years ago, I'm still 914-less. I'm sure I'll get another one as I always keep my eyes open. Just hasn't happened quite yet.
I'd like to purchase one of my old 914's back which makes it a little harder. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of any of my old 914's, drop me a line.
I spend more time flying than I do driving these days:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:10 AM
My last 914-4 with "H" 5th, probably one of my favorites:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:11 AM
The "Steel Top" 914-6 which I figure I'll never get:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:12 AM
1974 2.0 I picked up from sixnotfour (Jeff H.) the guy won't sell it:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:15 AM
Another I have no idea where this one is either:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:16 AM
This one wound up in more than one magazine article:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:17 AM
This one...ah, pretty sore subject this one is:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:18 AM
I should have bought this and not let my buddy sell it:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:21 AM
Still have this:
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:22 AM
And this (No poking fun at me!):
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 09:23 AM
And this:
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Posted by: rdauenhauer Oct 24 2014, 09:54 AM
What happened to the Puma?
Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 10:08 AM
I did let the Puma go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znY6OdGPRWU
I put in a 2275 which made it pretty quick, but not matter what, it always felt like a "kit" car. Good quality, but the fit and finish was nothing close to a true production car.
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Posted by: JRust Oct 24 2014, 10:29 AM
I know of a Signal Orange 20 min from me you sold to a guy named Randy years ago. Had a 2.4 six in it. Although he sold the motor & bought a 3.0. Hasn't made much progress getting it installed. Rebuilding the motor & just needs to finish putting back together. I think he has the bottom end done. Heads are machined & ready. Just hasn't touched it in 6 years. I can certainly get you his # if you want to talk to him. He has a bunch of nice parts he has picked up for it. Full 5lug conversion sitting there in parts. Roller ball suspension. He had gt flares but I bought those from him years ago.
I also have a complete 75 with a 1.8 I'd work with you on. It's Laguna Blue but does have a little hell hole. Especially if you brought your welder down & helped me replace the firewall in my v8 roller. Just the cutout from the buick motor. There is a 3ft section in the firewall cutout 
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Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 24 2014, 11:32 AM
I know of a Signal Orange 20 min from me you sold to a guy named Randy years ago. Had a 2.4 six in it. Although he sold the motor & bought a 3.0. Hasn't made much progress getting it installed. Rebuilding the motor & just needs to finish putting back together. I think he has the bottom end done. Heads are machined & ready. Just hasn't touched it in 6 years. I can certainly get you his # if you want to talk to him. He has a bunch of nice parts he has picked up for it. Full 5lug conversion sitting there in parts. Roller ball suspension. He had gt flares but I bought those from him years ago.
I also have a complete 75 with a 1.8 I'd work with you on. It's Laguna Blue but does have a little hell hole. Especially if you brought your welder down & helped me replace the firewall in my v8 roller. Just the cutout from the buick motor. There is a 3ft section in the firewall cutout
.May not be a bad idea. That 2.4 was a really, really good engine and I liked the sleeper look of a non-flared, steelie 914-4 look.
I will admit, I have zero time for a project. I will be looking for something "done".
Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 24 2014, 12:39 PM
I know of a soda blasted roller just looking for a guy with your skills... Rip off those David Clarks and give McMark a McCall.... 
Posted by: McMark Oct 24 2014, 07:26 PM
I know of a soda blasted roller just looking for a guy with your skills... Rip off those David Clarks and give McMark a McCall....
Yup. That car needs a home. I thought the same thing.
Posted by: raw1298 Oct 24 2014, 09:34 PM
And this (No poking fun at me!):
No joke, I had a red formula, wish I still had it. Very fun.
Posted by: Chris H. Oct 24 2014, 10:10 PM
McMark's car with a steel roof? 
C'mon you got one more in ya...
Posted by: sixnotfour Oct 25 2014, 02:28 AM
Ed's old black six is sitting with no motor.. a while back the owner tried selling it as a roller..
That looks alot like Ed's plane ???
Posted by: RobW Oct 25 2014, 04:27 AM
What are you going to do? Wait until you get way older to realize you should have had a 914 all along? 
It's always been fun watching you and your cars.
Posted by: carr914 Oct 25 2014, 06:48 AM
I know of a soda blasted roller just looking for a guy with your skills... Rip off those David Clarks and give McMark a McCall....
Yup. That car needs a home. I thought the same thing.
The Marathon Blue Car? I thought that Sold
Posted by: McMark Oct 25 2014, 10:20 AM
No still have all my cars (for better or worse). The blasted car is green.
Posted by: effutuo101 Oct 26 2014, 09:17 AM
Hope you find what you are looking for Dan! It would be good to see you out again.
Posted by: RobW Oct 26 2014, 09:28 AM
No still have all my cars (for better or worse). The blasted car is green.
Minus a limo.
Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 27 2014, 09:01 AM
Ed's old black six is sitting with no motor.. a while back the owner tried selling it as a roller..
That looks alot like Ed's plane ???
Yep, Ed's airplane. Couldn't let it leave the "family" so now I terrorize the skies with it.
Would be neat to pick up Ed's old 914-6. I do have to be careful, I really have no time to assemble or restore anything anymore. Ed still has 99% of his fleet which I keep going for him. Add that up with what I have and it's a handful already.
I probably wouldn't do a 914-6 anymore. I'm kicking myself for selling my last 75' 914-4. The 2.0 with L-Jet and custom gears ("H" 5th). That was such a great 914. I think if I could score a nice 914-4 I'd be happy. This winter might be a good time to buy?
Posted by: Root_Werks Oct 27 2014, 09:04 AM
What are you going to do? Wait until you get way older to realize you should have had a 914 all along?
It's always been fun watching you and your cars.
According to my wife, I'll never grow up.
Posted by: effutuo101 Oct 27 2014, 09:55 AM
See if Rich or Jeff want to part with one of their 914's.
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Posted by: aircooledtechguy Oct 27 2014, 06:26 PM
Another I have no idea where this one is either:
About 2-3 years ago I ran into this car at a local business. I flipped a u-turn and a nice conversation ensued with the then current owner. He was in the Bellevue area (?) as I recall and knew you had built it locally. He bought it from a guy in SoCal who sold it to him. I told him your name on this site and how to get a hold of you through the 914world site. Guess he should have wrote it down. . .
Stunning car when I saw it. . . It was in good, appreciative hands.
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