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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Official COTM Poll July/Aug
Posted by: Andyrew May 22 2016, 10:19 PM
CONGRATS wndsnd!
POLL CLOSED!!
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Welcome to the July/August 2016 poll. Please vote for for your favorite car!
Each contestant will be encouraged to post one picture as well as a description of your car. I will put that in the top post for the members to vote. If no information or picture is provided I will put their name and find a picture of their car.
Each contestant is then encouraged to post as much as they want within this thread to support their car, or they may link to their own threads.
Voters... Remember this is not a popularity contest, this is about which car is your favorite build, which means the most to you, which you find the most impressive, which you simply like the most.
The winner will then be required to provide 3 pictures of their car that will be used on the home page and a 25 word description of their car, and their car will be on display on the home page until the next car is appointed! This is due by one week after poll closes to avoid delays and allow Andy enough time to edit the home page for the next month.
Posted by: Andyrew May 22 2016, 10:20 PM
wndsnd
Reverend Troublemakers
Tomeric914
PanelBilly
Posted by: steuspeed May 23 2016, 12:24 AM
Although the 3 contenders are all nicer cars, One Lap of America contestant deserves this COTM hands down IMHO.
Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker May 23 2016, 07:18 AM
Wow. What an amazing group of cars - all 914 sixes too! I am really impressed with each of the cars - the ideas implemented into each build was really impressive. Whoever is selected - a sincere congratulations to you!
I did build mine to drive and drive it does, and quickly. I did most, but not all, of the work on the car. Whether on the open-road or at the track...I will continue to represent the 914 in a positive light.
Cheers.
Tony 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nBg507dlcs
Posted by: RobW May 23 2016, 07:27 AM
They are all outstanding this round. I hope to see 3 of them (all) nominated again.
Posted by: Gmanscott55 May 23 2016, 12:36 PM
removed.
Posted by: wndsnd May 23 2016, 05:19 PM
These are all wonderful cars and I would like to own everyone of them, but only one has my blood and sweat in it.
It comes with a couple of funny stories I will share.
When I answered the Craigslist ad, the car was 4 hours away. I talked to the son of the man who had owned it and had passed away. The car was in storage in his garage.
I purchased the car sight unseen, and sent a flatbed up to pick it up. I met the driver of the truck there and they opened the door.
This is the rusty bucket I found.
As it made its way down the highway on the trip home, parts were falling off the car into the road. Not good.
Story 2 -
As I looked for a running 1.7, I found one while on a business trip to PA. I paid the man and it was to be delivered. Never happened. I will not post the links, but the engine we first installed was the infamous dANNY engine. Search is your friend! Your vote is earned right here!
I have met many good friends through 914 World, and many have helped me restore this car.
I called Al (Gandalf_025) one night and said "What are you doing tomorrow? Want to take a drive to PA with me and get an engine? It might involve violence."
"Why not." He said. Never mind it was about a 12 hour round trip run.
I restored this car over two years as therapy from health issues. I am not sure it helped me physically inhaling all the chemicals I used, but it gave me something to obsess over.
I lost my dog and my wife. The dog turns up at night, and I think he has been under the car bench all day, while I work on my projects. I find grease and oil on his head at night when I pat him.
My wife is another matter.
When I finish the conversion, I will have to take a look around for her. The oil and grease did not work for her.
Here are a couple of shots from Hershey 2014.
Bling by Zach.
and the parking lot picture posted above.
A vote for this car is a vote for the 914 World Members from the Northeast that have helped me on the way.
Back to the first day,
We had to drag the car out of the garage with the winch from the tow truck. All the wheels on the car had siezed. I found out later, that when I first posted that I was buying the car, Rich Towle had checked around looking for wheels and tires for me. I knew they were flat, I didn't know they were siezed. He did not know me, he just offered help.
Al comes by regularly to help me when he knows I am about to attempt something by myself that I should not be doing. Usually bringing parts that he knows I could use, after I do something stupid.
Steve (74Ravena) stops by offering encouragement and support. He is now the owner of the 1.7 that I have enjoyed for years.
When I bought a set of wheels "Fits 914" and they did not. Scott (Scott_in_NH) came by with his 2.0, and offered his wheels for fitment. We jacked up his car in the driveway and took them right off his car. He had bigger tires, and his wheels fit perfectly. This is how I learned my lesson about offset.
Mark (mksala) has an original 914-6 in Adriatic Blue and he lives in a town a few miles away. One night when I was traveling I got a call from my frantic wife. A friend had seen my car running around town. She thought someone had broke into the garage and was taking the car for joy rides. She felt unsafe, she felt violated. Later we figured it out.
Mark patiently tried to teach me autox techniques. He is fast. Very fast. I am not. Mark sends me notes now and then offering up parts and advice.
Eric (partsman) invited us to parade at the local Santa's Parade. We bump into him at shows and at Limerock Park. These little cars like to be driven!
And, I can not forget the gang that shows up at the Tangerine Open House and Rally, Hopefully we will bump into one another over the summer.
So, I respecfully ask for your vote, for the Northeast Group and the Canadian mooks I goof around with on CLUBNARP, Drive on!
Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker May 23 2016, 06:25 PM
John (Wndsnd),
I am truly impressed and sorry to hear of your enormous loss...PEACE to you and congratulations on your build Sir!
Tony/Reverend Troublemaker
**Others**
Should anyone even think of voting for my car in the coming days - I ask you kindly "transfer" that vote to John (Wndsnd) instead. Thank you.
Posted by: wndsnd May 23 2016, 07:09 PM
Tony,
Race on!
I can not imagine what it is like to drive a car like yours. You have an impressive vision and I respect what you have done with it. Your car has a WOW factor that is unrivaled.
Stomp those GT 3's!
Posted by: wndsnd May 23 2016, 07:12 PM
P.S.
Wife and dog are in the kitchen. Don't fall for that. I am just looking for votes!
Friend stories are real..... 
Posted by: ConeDodger May 23 2016, 07:26 PM
Although the 3 contenders are all nicer cars, One Lap of America contestant deserves this COTM hands down IMHO.
way to represent! 
Posted by: 914_teener May 23 2016, 07:33 PM
I voted for tomeric914 for sheer guts and glory on their race effort and cool pics.....driving in the rain et all.
Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker May 23 2016, 07:45 PM
LMAO!!! Oh well...reading on an iphone didn't help! Sounded good...glad to hear the family is alive and well! 
Tony
P.S.
Wife and dog are in the kitchen. Don't fall for that. I am just looking for votes!
Friend stories are real.....
Posted by: PanelBilly May 23 2016, 11:07 PM
Over the top? You bet! My vision for this car was to make it the best I could imagine. While it might not be the right 914 for everyone, my only goal was to do the best work I was capable of doing. 
From the beginning, I jumped into rebuilding the car that had been my daily driver until it was too worn and rusty to perform that task. A total tear down was the only way to do it justice. 
I enrolled in autobody at the local community college and developed the skills needed to do fix the rust and add the flairs.
I've been teased about my painting adventures, but if seen the final finish on the car, you can attest to perfection of my effort. If seeing isn't believing, then you need to slide your hand over the finish with a thin cotton cloth and feel for any imperfections, because that's what I did to test my wet sanding. 
I had a friend who does commercial upholstry do the seats in a supple leather and use memory foam to keep it comfy. Mark (914Rubber) helped me out with new skins on everything from the dash to the trim around the sail panels. The old gauges are destine to be upgraded with a set of Tim's custom units, thanks to the set I got at this years WCR auction.
The engine is a 3.0 that was totally rebuilt. The pistons were made to spec as well as the grind on the cams. The carbs are new PMOs and the exhaust is a product of Triad. I'm still working on oil leaks but I'm close to calling it finished. All the gears were changed on the tranny to allow me to make use of all five of them. Its fun to have a first that I can use and the result of the rations gives me a fifth that makes for high speed cruising. I wanted a drive train that matched the technology of the age when the car was made.
Its not done yet, but it makes me smile, just the same!
Posted by: wndsnd May 24 2016, 01:47 PM
Super nice car Billy.
Posted by: ConeDodger May 24 2016, 05:49 PM
I have to give my vote to the Tomeric One Lap car. What an effort to do One Lap in a no creature comfort 40 year old car and the car is beautiful to boot! 
Posted by: wndsnd May 24 2016, 06:01 PM
Out at Devans, I like this shot.
Posted by: rick 918-S May 24 2016, 07:45 PM
John (Wndsnd),
I am truly impressed and sorry to hear of your enormous loss...PEACE to you and congratulations on your build Sir!
Tony/Reverend Troublemaker
**Others**
Should anyone even think of voting for my car in the coming days - I ask you kindly "transfer" that vote to John (Wndsnd) instead. Thank you.
Sorry, already voted for you.
Posted by: 1stworks May 24 2016, 08:16 PM
John (Wndsnd),
I am truly impressed and sorry to hear of your enormous loss...PEACE to you and congratulations on your build Sir!
Tony/Reverend Troublemaker
**Others**
Should anyone even think of voting for my car in the coming days - I ask you kindly "transfer" that vote to John (Wndsnd) instead. Thank you.
Sorry, already voted for you.
Posted by: wndsnd May 25 2016, 05:38 PM
Finished the engine today, ready to go in this weekend.
Waiting on one car part and then a call to Gandalf....
Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker May 25 2016, 07:21 PM
John - Your car doesn't even run? Hilarious. You might be the first to win one of these with a non-driving car! Sweet. 
Tony
Finished the engine today, ready to go in this weekend.
Waiting on one car part and then a call to Gandalf....
Posted by: wndsnd May 25 2016, 07:26 PM
Well it's 40 years old. It runs when I am not working on it.
Posted by: r_towle May 25 2016, 07:41 PM
Johns car runs occasionally, then he gets a hair across his ass and he pulls the motor, calls Gandalf with some idea and off he goes....
This time we are hoping,the motor stays in, for a season at least...
Posted by: wndsnd May 25 2016, 07:51 PM
https://youtu.be/jvLuaT4Bkn0
Start this 1 min in
https://youtu.be/xU5F1tZ71_w
Posted by: Millerwelds May 26 2016, 08:07 AM
Toughest vote yet!
Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker May 26 2016, 08:23 AM
I'd humbly disagree...it WAS a blow-out.
Congratulations John - helluva shift handle too...I want one of those! Sent you a PM for the source. Awesome.
Miller: Love GV too (that whole area)! I spent every Summer in LOTP off of Combie...great memories!
Tony
Toughest vote yet!
Posted by: gandalf_025 May 26 2016, 08:41 AM
I'd humbly disagree...it WAS a blow-out. Congratulations John - helluva of shift handle too! I want one of those - sending you a PM for the source. Awesome.
Love GV too (that whole area)! I spent every Summer in LOTP...great memories!
Tony
Toughest vote yet!
And I only got to vote once......
Posted by: wndsnd May 26 2016, 09:42 AM
Shift knob was hand crafted by:
Zach
vacca_rabbit
It is a great match for my color interior and it always gets noted. His work is exemplary.
Posted by: BIGKAT_83 May 26 2016, 10:14 AM
My vote goes to Tomeric914 anyone that will do the onelap in a 914 has some real balls
Hell he needs to be car of the year!
Posted by: Reverend Troublemaker May 26 2016, 10:28 AM
Per your comments Bob, and others, maybe there needs to be a DOTM (Driver)...idea? See u Saturday. 
T
My vote goes to Tomeric914 anyone that will to the onelap in a 914 has some real balls
Hell he needs to be car of the year!
Posted by: Millerwelds May 26 2016, 02:36 PM
I'd humbly disagree...it WAS a blow-out.
Congratulations John - helluva shift handle too...I want one of those! Sent you a PM for the source. Awesome.
Miller: Love GV too (that whole area)! I spent every Summer in LOTP off of Combie...great memories!
Tony
Toughest vote yet!
If you are ever up this way with your 914 I absolutely must get a ride!
Posted by: wndsnd May 27 2016, 11:12 AM
Thanks guys!
Posted by: bulitt May 27 2016, 02:26 PM
Wow! These cars are extraordinary!
Congratulations John !!! 
But you all are winners
Posted by: MDG May 28 2016, 08:15 AM
Great looking cars! Congrats John!
Posted by: PanelBilly May 28 2016, 08:18 AM
It's like asking you which kid you love the most.
Posted by: RobW May 28 2016, 08:43 AM
Congrats John!
Posted by: Andyrew May 28 2016, 11:39 AM
Congrats wndsnd!
Please post your three photos here that you would like on the front pags as well as a 25 word description of your car modeling the current front page car.
Thank you!
Posted by: wndsnd May 29 2016, 06:53 AM
Thank Andyrew and everyone all very much..
All the cars are spectacular and uniquely individualistic. I was honored to have my car nominated and placed in the field with such wonderful 914's. The win is bitter sweet. I know how much time and effort every contestant has put into their cars, and there is no good better and best here, they are all fantastic cars. These cars will be nominated again, and again, and will all be winners at another time.
With much appreciation and Thanks,
wndsnd
Owner: John Bouchard
Year: 1973
Engine: 2.7L/Six
Details: Dual Plug, Crank Fired Ignition, Weber 40IDA 3C on PMO tall Manifolds,
PMB Brakes, Factory Sway, 15 X Deep 6 Fuchs with hearts, running Dunlop 205's.
Posted by: bulitt May 29 2016, 03:31 PM
Lets at least crop the Tim Hortons out...
Posted by: wndsnd May 29 2016, 03:49 PM
Thanks Bob,
Gandalf was over today and we got the new engine in, plumbed, wired, and for the most part the cams broke in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHUjTcPgvbo
One oil hose fitting started leaking pretty good when the oil heated up so I had to shut it down after 10-15 minutes of run, but for a rough start, I was pleased.
Posted by: r_towle May 29 2016, 05:46 PM
I am so happy for you that it's running again, it was a long haul.
Now, keep Gandalf away from the car and maybe you won't get any more crazy ideas....
Rich
Posted by: Andyrew May 29 2016, 05:48 PM
John,
Do you have an interior or engine bay shot you want to use? We typically go 2 exterior and one engine/interior.
Great shots btw!
Posted by: wndsnd May 29 2016, 06:55 PM
John,
Do you have an interior or engine bay shot you want to use? We typically go 2 exterior and one engine/interior.
Great shots btw!
I will get you something tomorrow.
Posted by: wndsnd May 30 2016, 03:31 PM
Attached thumbnail(s)
Posted by: tomeric914 May 31 2016, 06:51 PM
Well, I had no idea that my car was nominated but appreciate everyone's support and kind words!
Tony, you're fucking nuts. Can I borrow your car for One Lap next year? 
Wow. What an amazing group of cars - all 914 sixes too! I am really impressed with each of the cars - the ideas implemented into each build was really impressive. Whoever is selected - a sincere congratulations to you!
I did build mine to drive and drive it does, and quickly. I did most, but not all, of the work on the car. Whether on the open-road or at the track...I will continue to represent the 914 in a positive light.
Cheers.
Tony
Posted by: Andyrew May 31 2016, 07:01 PM
That works great. Thanks!
Posted by: 74ravenna Jun 1 2016, 03:37 AM
John,
It sounds and looks fantastic.
Congrats!
Steve
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jun 1 2016, 06:08 AM
Don't know how I missed this vote. All of these cars deserve to have a month of their own. All are exceptional builds resulting in beautiful examples of our beloved cars. to all of you.
Posted by: scott_in_nh Jun 8 2016, 07:41 AM
Just back from Germany and had missed the final results - Congrats John!
As someone who saw in person what you started with and what you ended up with - I know the recognition is well deserved!
Posted by: wndsnd Jun 8 2016, 09:40 AM
Thanks Scott, very kind comments.
Appreciate it.
Posted by: SirAndy Jul 5 2016, 10:30 PM
http://www.914world.com/
Posted by: Andyrew Jul 5 2016, 11:02 PM
Thanks Andy!
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