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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ We got a little rain in Mt. View today
Posted by: carl k Dec 11 2014, 02:54 PM
Obviously I picked the wrong parking spot when I arrived at work this morning.
Carl K.
Posted by: boxsterfan Dec 11 2014, 03:09 PM
That painting of the leaf on the side of your car is realistic.
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 11 2014, 04:06 PM
From another angle ... 
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Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 11 2014, 04:09 PM
Hey, Carl! What do you do over at Ames? I worked there for a very long time...
--DD
Posted by: Mueller Dec 11 2014, 04:29 PM
I guess that is an easier way to make your 914 water cooled 
Posted by: Mueller Dec 11 2014, 04:30 PM
Hey, Carl! What do you do over at Ames? I worked there for a very long time...
--DD
Is Jason still there?
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 11 2014, 04:32 PM
Since i stole the picture i posted above from Jason's Facebook page, i think it's safe to say, yes, he's still there ...
Posted by: Mueller Dec 11 2014, 04:36 PM
Since i stole the picture i posted above from Jason's Facebook page, i think it's safe to say, yes, he's still there ...
Interesting they are allowed to take pictures there.....we had a few people busted for taking pictures of baby ducks crossing the road here!
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 11 2014, 06:17 PM
Different environment. NASA isn't exactly like other gov't agencies.
--DD
Posted by: Tom_T Dec 11 2014, 06:43 PM
I recall back in the early 1970's El Nino very rainy years when I was in college, that the rain got up over the street curbs & we saw many an unsuspecting 914 & 911/912 "up to the gunnels" with water above the rockers! 
That's why "rust free CA car" is a bit of a fallacy for many of our 914s! 
PS -
Of course they didn't call it El Nino nor know about it back then.
And IIRC there was a 914 crushed under Olive View Hospital in the `71 Quake!
Posted by: 914s Dec 11 2014, 07:27 PM
Man I haven't visited a 914 website in probably 8yrs. Andy posted this link to my FB page, so decided to check it out. -Jason
Carl is my coworker in the engineering division.
I do miss hanging out with you guys. It's been too long.
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 11 2014, 08:01 PM
Carl is my coworker in the engineering division.
I do miss hanging out with you guys. It's been too long.
Your old account is still active here ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=53
Posted by: 914s Dec 11 2014, 09:15 PM
Ha! Active just like 'silver bullet' is in my garage?
I probably need a jackhammer to get the fossilized dust off that poor thing.
I didn't know that I used 'sliver bullet' on this site. The only user name i have written down is 914S.
Do all three of you still have 14's? (Andy, Mueller, and Dave?) I still have three myself. Needless to say, none run. 
Posted by: SirAndy Dec 11 2014, 09:17 PM
I have two, one running, one not so much.
Mueller is looking for one right now after being without for several years.
Dave is still driving his blue one.
Posted by: 914s Dec 11 2014, 09:41 PM
Awesome! Glad to hear you guys are still in the mix (or Mueller soon to be.)
Are there any big 14 events coming up? ... or do those usually occur during summer? It'd be fun to stop in and say hi to everyone.
Posted by: SilverBullet Dec 11 2014, 09:56 PM
Ah! That feels better! It's like old times. 
lol -Jason
Posted by: Chris914n6 Dec 11 2014, 10:54 PM
Weatherbug says there is a 100% chance I'll see that rain tomorrow. Yikes.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 11 2014, 11:19 PM
Dave is still driving his blue one.
What blue one? Everybody knows Dave doesn't actually have a 914!!
--DD
Posted by: RobW Dec 11 2014, 11:33 PM
What's up Jason? What are you sitting on 3 914s for? Waiting for them to appreciate or something?
Posted by: carl k Dec 11 2014, 11:45 PM
Dave-
Yes, I met you once near the on-base post office. I think my 914 was all white at that point. You noticed I had a 1.7L badge on my '74.
regards,
Carl K.
Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 12 2014, 10:07 AM
Ah, cool! So you've been at Ames for a while then. It's been almost five years since I've worked there. I did flight simulation for approximately ever, and then air traffic simulation for a handful of years. In N-243, N-210, and N-257.
--DD
Posted by: Millerwelds Dec 12 2014, 10:24 AM
Jason, I believe I am running one of your engines in my 914. I bought the car about 6 years ago from Larry Rectenwauld (sp?) in Baxter Ca just above Auburn on I-80. He bought the engine from you off Craigslist. Larry said you built it to autocross and made a few runs on it before deciding to step up to a six. I have a disc of photos from when you built it. I'll post some of the pics later. Welcome back to the madness.
Posted by: Millerwelds Dec 12 2014, 03:08 PM
Did you build this engine? Runs great and still pulls strong. Did you call your car 'Patriot' as some of the pictures refer to? You can see some of the stripped down race car in the background of a few pics.
Posted by: RobW Dec 12 2014, 05:56 PM
That dude in the picture looks familiar but I can't remember where....
Posted by: Millerwelds Dec 12 2014, 05:59 PM
That dude in the picture looks familiar but I can't remember where....
Hey Rob, I bought an ashtray and something else which I now forget from you at one of the swap meets in your area way back in the day! Small world around these small cars!
Posted by: SilverBullet Dec 18 2014, 07:28 AM
Morning guys! Sorry for the delay, I neglected to check "Enable emails"
What's up Rob! Yep, sitting on three 14's lol. Good memory! Heck, I have a hard time keeping track of what I have!
One day THEY WILL appreciate! I'm waiting for hover-cars to catch on!
Good to see you on here. What's your 14 status?
Yep, that's my motor! Brad Roberts (shown in photo) built that engine. I merely lent a hand holding an occasional component in place. lol I'm glad to hear the engine is still doing well. I miss that thing! If I had just hung on to it, I'd have a running 14 today. I figured by pulling it out and selling it, it'd motivate me to move faster on a six conversion. lol. Do you have recent photos of the motor installed today? Or the car? Yes, my car was coined Patriot, and Ugly. Depends on the perspective. 
Posted by: RobW Dec 18 2014, 08:29 AM
That dude in the picture looks familiar but I can't remember where....
Hey Rob, I bought an ashtray and something else which I now forget from you at one of the swap meets in your area way back in the day! Small world around these small cars!
Small world indeed. That was awhile ago! Ashtray? I hope you've put it to good use? Perhaps I'll see you at the next East Bay breakfast / get together. Marty, Jeff, and I made a pact to do more.
Posted by: RobW Dec 18 2014, 11:27 PM
Morning guys! Sorry for the delay, I neglected to check "Enable emails"
What's up Rob! Yep, sitting on three 14's lol. Good memory! Heck, I have a hard time keeping track of what I have!
One day THEY WILL appreciate! I'm waiting for hover-cars to catch on!
Good to see you on here. What's your 14 status?
You need to get out more. I know you have lots of hobbies though. I finished Dads car, picked up an ABM project. Living in the burbs with the family.
Posted by: SilverBullet Dec 19 2014, 08:35 AM
Way too many hobbies! But if all goes to plan, I'll have my house completed in 6mo's which'll free life up a bit.
Any pics I can see of your dad's car?
Posted by: Millerwelds Dec 19 2014, 01:48 PM
Morning guys! Sorry for the delay, I neglected to check "Enable emails"
Yep, that's my motor! Brad Roberts (shown in photo) built that engine. I merely lent a hand holding an occasional component in place. lol I'm glad to hear the engine is still doing well. I miss that thing! If I had just hung on to it, I'd have a running 14 today. I figured by pulling it out and selling it, it'd motivate me to move faster on a six conversion. lol. Do you have recent photos of the motor installed today? Or the car? Yes, my car was coined Patriot, and Ugly. Depends on the perspective.
Since i bought the car I have been using it as my daily drive as long as it was not raining. I have only had one problem with the engine in all those years and you can read about it here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=143503&hl=
Here is the car it now resides in.
Posted by: mrholland2 Dec 20 2014, 05:42 PM
Hey south bay folks,
I nearly NEVER see any of your 914s "in the wild"
Mine is painted and waited for me to get some $ for some stuff.
Next buy is all the body rubber. Fuuuun. Still wondering if I should get "early" or "Late" because on the old body, the "early" let water in over the door glass. . . opinions?
Posted by: RobW Dec 20 2014, 06:12 PM
Morning guys! Sorry for the delay, I neglected to check "Enable emails"
Yep, that's my motor! Brad Roberts (shown in photo) built that engine. I merely lent a hand holding an occasional component in place. lol I'm glad to hear the engine is still doing well. I miss that thing! If I had just hung on to it, I'd have a running 14 today. I figured by pulling it out and selling it, it'd motivate me to move faster on a six conversion. lol. Do you have recent photos of the motor installed today? Or the car? Yes, my car was coined Patriot, and Ugly. Depends on the perspective.
Since i bought the car I have been using it as my daily drive as long as it was not raining. I have only had one problem with the engine in all those years and you can read about it here:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=143503&hl=
Here is the car it now resides in.
Nice wheels. What are those?
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