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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 12 2016, 06:19 PM

I bought the Olympic Blue '74 1.8 that Brad at 914 Ltd was advertising.
After tons of hand wringing trying to decide on a shipping company, I decided to go with a known quantity and contacted InterCity Lines. These are the folks who transport for Wayne Carini, Jay Leno, Gas Monkey. Not that that was the determining factor, but it sounded better than working through a broker and hoping for the best, particularly after reading A LOT of frightening Yelp reviews... Yes, they were about $400 - $500 more expensive than the average quote I got.

Anyway, InterCity quoted me 3-4 weeks before they could pick it up, which was fine as I'm in no hurry and Brad was more than willing to keep it inside for me until it could be picked up. But suprise! They called and said they had a cancellation and could get the car today!

Brad to the rescue again as he was able to make a last minute change work!

Brad just called to let me know the car was picked up. Then he says:

"There is something you need to know..." And I'm thinking, Crap, here we go.
Brad continues:

"On the truck with your car are cars headed to Canepa. A 4 cam 356, a 934, an RSR... each of the other cars are probably in the $1M range..."

So my l'il ol' 1.8 is riding to its new home with some impressive relatives.

Thought you'd enjoy what I hope is an exciting beginning for Oly B!

I plan to introduce him/her (not sure yet as we haven't formally met) to folks attending WCR 2017. See you there!


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Posted by: injunmort Oct 12 2016, 06:29 PM

nice

Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 12 2016, 06:38 PM

That looks like a tight car, it deserves to be in good company!

Posted by: Camaro Mike Oct 12 2016, 07:29 PM

Congratulations!

Posted by: theleschyouknow Oct 12 2016, 07:45 PM

Nice! congrats
would love see it at WCR -if I can make it, love to see yosemite and tour the surrounds in my 914 I'm laying vacation ground work already with the boss
best of luck shoot some pics of its arrival either way but especially if it's still in its present company


cjl

Posted by: Frankvw Oct 12 2016, 10:43 PM

Congrats. Nice color !! I hope you will enjoy him/her.
My car also was in company when delivered. A volvo and a citroen worth 40k together....but at least they kept my 914 dry !

Posted by: shoguneagle Oct 12 2016, 11:43 PM

Congratulations, a very fine car indeed. When dealing with Brad, you are dealing with a number one class act.

Posted by: RobW Oct 13 2016, 05:50 AM

I like that color for some reason!

Congratulations!


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Posted by: napasteve Oct 13 2016, 12:40 PM

Bay area Olympic Blue club???

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 13 2016, 12:52 PM

So awesome!

Maybe they'll unload the RSR at your house instead. LOL

Enjoy the 914, someday I will join in the fun.

Posted by: tygaboy Oct 13 2016, 04:27 PM

OK Steve, I'm officially jealous! Look at that beauty...
Can't wait to see it in person!

Posted by: bandjoey Oct 13 2016, 04:42 PM

You have to name it your Million Dollar Baby

Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 03:57 PM

It's here! It's here! And as promised, here are some pics of the arrival, along with some of the traveling companions... So f-ing cool!


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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 03:59 PM

Scott, the driver, is a very cool guy. He says "that's the Carrera 2 under the cover, but go ahead and climb up and check out the 962 that's riding up front..."
So I did!


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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 04:01 PM

Couldn't resist this view. Looking back over the Lowenbrau 935 to see my 914 just peeking over the rear fender. Almost the same color! And what a view my car had on the ride out!


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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 04:02 PM

And who's downstairs? Just one of my all time favorite cars!


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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 04:03 PM

Let's see that one just a little bit more!


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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 04:20 PM

A quick trip across town and the new arrival is home and dry!
Big thanks to Brad at 914 LTD and InterCity Lines. Use both with 100% confidence!


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Posted by: Ferg Oct 17 2016, 04:43 PM

Very cool.

Did he have to move the 934 or 962 to offload the 914? It's always fun to hear them run.

Posted by: Rand Oct 17 2016, 04:44 PM

What a fun delivery story. Here's to your ownership being just as exciting.

Posted by: tygaboy Oct 17 2016, 05:41 PM

Now that would have been M&Ms in the frosting of an already delicious delivery cake. But no. The ramp raises straight up, remaining horizontal, he backs my car out and lowers the ramp to the ground. So either of the back two cars can come out without disturbing the others.

Posted by: Ferg Oct 17 2016, 08:25 PM

Bummer but I figured as much by the pics.

Posted by: napasteve Oct 17 2016, 08:55 PM

Congrats Chris. Great looking car.

Posted by: Gmanscott55 Oct 17 2016, 09:35 PM

Great car Chris. Thanks for sharing. I took deliver of mine in Feb. Delivery from Scottsdale,Az to Sunset Beach,Ca. Nothing like the moment it arrives . ENJOY !!

Posted by: rock914 Oct 17 2016, 11:14 PM

Chris,

She will be missed, what a great job you did getting her from Illinois to California (back home). On a side note, I would like to thank Brad from 914ltd for brokering the car for me. He is a great guy and my decision to use Brad was because I knew how nice the car was but Brad brings credibility and experience to the process.

Chris enjoy the car and I'll check in from time to time to see how you two are getting along.

Bob

Posted by: Cracker Oct 18 2016, 06:01 AM

Congratulations Chris...looks like a real beauty! NOW, drive it for at least a month before disassembling it...

Tony

Posted by: Philip W. Oct 18 2016, 08:37 AM

"I plan to introduce him/her (not sure yet as we haven't formally met) to folks attending WCR 2017. See you there!"

ah , well, from my point of view, due to color, and anatomy(unless your car has gone the way of a certain cross dressing former Olympic decathalon champ, I'd say its a she - so I guess you could name it Bruce or Kaytlin??
- and triple pun since it is "Olympic blue"

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 18 2016, 08:47 AM

A 962 was on the truck? Hot damn!

Love the oly blue, very nice buy!

Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 18 2016, 04:40 PM

Ted Field / Danny Ongais Interscope 935
Not too many drivers go from success in drag racing to success in road racing.
Any clue where it was going ? the others ? 962 mmmmm
914 sweet ! enjoy !

Posted by: tygaboy Oct 18 2016, 05:59 PM

Apparently, there was a show back east. The race cars were headed (back?) to Canepa's. Not sure about the Carerra 2.

Posted by: Cracker Oct 18 2016, 06:18 PM

I bet that was the show where AA/George and the M471 fella was - a car show (Monticello I believe). So they had some real cars there...cool!

T

Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 18 2016, 06:47 PM

Great car, great color, good year, and you are in good hands with anything related to Brad .

Have fun with it!!!!

Posted by: frankieshooz Oct 19 2016, 12:20 PM

Chris nice car! I noticed you live pretty close to me, I'm in Mill Valley and am a 914 newbie just having bought a 73 2.0 recently. Trying to build a network of teener enthusiasts not many of these around these parts just Teslas, Ferraris, 911's, and a few Astons....my little 914 doesn't get much notice but I love it! Looks like you've some experience with these....lmk if you're up to get together for drive, fixit sessions, or just chat.




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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 21 2016, 01:57 PM

Let the updates begin! (Like I don't have enough to do having entered the Build-Off Challenge...)
I decided to replace the painted bumpers with some nice chromes that I'd been saving for the LS car. But given they are in such nice shape, I can't see slicing up the front one to accommodate the cooling needs. So on the '74 they go!

I also love the simple, no fog light look.


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Posted by: tygaboy Oct 21 2016, 01:57 PM

Shiny!


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Posted by: tygaboy Feb 2 2017, 03:26 PM

I've been collecting parts so I can "do everything" at one go. Almost everything is here, including a near perfect set of 16 x 6 Fuchs!

I'm replacing the clutch, the clutch, speedo and throttle cables, installing a rebuilt pedal assy (Thanks bdstone!) and shifter bushings, new seatbelts, 911 front struts w/SC calipers, Koni Yellows all around, PMB rear calipers and 5 lug hub conversion, new rotors, turbo tie rods, 19mm m/c... I may have gone a little overboard but...it's an Olympic Blue car! What else could I do?!?!

A couple weekends worth of work and I should be all set for WCR2017!


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Posted by: ndfrigi Feb 2 2017, 03:37 PM

wow sir Chris you are really blessed with free beautiful wheels and with tires! Can't wait to see your car running!

Posted by: mepstein Feb 2 2017, 04:46 PM

Trust me, the driver isn't allowed to just jump in and start up those race cars. If anyone started up our 962 but Russo, they would loose their hand.

Posted by: tygaboy Mar 5 2017, 09:36 AM

All the goodies are here so yesterday I pushed the LS project car into the garage and the '74 into the shop. This one is getting 5 lug, Carrera struts/brakes, Koni yellows, rear coil over update, and a host of other "service/replace/improve" items.

The goal is to have it all spiffed up for WCR. Let's go...!

I've only written one line of "Ode to Rust" so far and I'm not sure how the poem will end up but for sure it contains this:

"Get the tar out' your car..."

This was a beautiful floor, with just this one sorta liiiiiiiitle spot that looked like it might have something under it.

About an hour later and well, there you have it. Just surfacy at this point but we all know where this leads...


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Posted by: tygaboy Mar 8 2017, 02:56 PM

I'll likely be selling this car at the end of summer so I'm documenting all the updates to have a complete log of everything.
Turbo tie rods? Check!
And my shop helper appears unimpressed. But trust me, if you knew her, you'd know she's LOVING this car...


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Posted by: tygaboy Mar 9 2017, 01:48 PM

Floors ready for new sound/insulation pads.
Charcoal carpet set and new vinyl on the way from 914 Rubber!


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Posted by: tygaboy Mar 9 2017, 01:49 PM

I pulled the rocker covers. Looks near perfect!


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Posted by: Dave_Darling Mar 9 2017, 07:09 PM

Impressively clean car!

Your assistant sure has the "tortitude" thing down!

--DD

Posted by: tygaboy Mar 9 2017, 07:44 PM

The other side looks just as nice! I love it when that happens.


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Posted by: tygaboy Mar 9 2017, 07:48 PM

It's a car from the 70's so I guess it's possible the brakes would have been described as "Groovy"... but this is ridiculous!

No worries, I have PMB rebuilt rear calipers and new rotors all set to go on.


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Posted by: Krieger Mar 9 2017, 07:52 PM

Wow!

Posted by: tygaboy Mar 10 2017, 06:23 PM

Floors done and ready for new vinyl and carpet. I opted to leave the rear most floor channels open to enable evaporation, just in case any water were to find its way in.


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Posted by: tygaboy Mar 18 2017, 05:45 PM

I decided that since it was this far apart, I might as well take care of some other updates/service items. So the trailing arms are getting new bushings and a powder coat. That'll take a week or so - which gets me back working on the front of the car.

Today I got the torsion bar mounts in and the sway bar U-tabs welded on (big thanks to Maddog Motorsports for the quick shipping!)

I primed under all the parts before welding, then primed and top coated. I figure with a bit of drive time, the new paint won't look so new, compared to the rest of the fender well. Should blend in well over time.

And there are a couple spots on the car that would benefit from a bit of seam sealer touch up so I'll be sealing around the sway bar mounts, too. Then another top coat.

New ball joints are on, too.


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Posted by: Cairo94507 Mar 19 2017, 06:55 AM

Nice car and nice work. That will be a very quick sell when the time comes.

Posted by: tygaboy Mar 25 2017, 05:00 PM

I had a bit of time today so in went the 19mm ATE master cylinder and the rebuilt pedal assembly. Thanks to bdstone!


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Posted by: tygaboy Mar 25 2017, 05:01 PM

I still have a lot to do!


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Posted by: Dion Mar 25 2017, 08:52 PM

Chris, that is a sweet little blue car.
You are having too much fun!
Good on ya!

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 2 2017, 04:13 PM

Mocking up the 911 front end! It's so nice working with nice new/clean parts...


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Posted by: tygaboy Apr 8 2017, 12:11 PM

Had some time to get started on the rear.
- Rebuilt trailing arms: Elephant Racing rubber bushings and pivot shafts, new bearings and a nice powdercoat!
- PMB rebuilt calipers, new rotors w/5 lug conversion
- Koni shocks with Elephant Racing helper springs


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Posted by: tygaboy Apr 8 2017, 12:14 PM

I still need to paint the lug nuts but I couldn't wait to see how the wheels would look.

(And don't forget to tell your friends, it'll be for sale at/after WCR in June...)


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Posted by: steuspeed Apr 8 2017, 12:22 PM

Geez! Why sell this? It's looking really nice and great upgrades. What prep and paint process did you use on the floors?

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 8 2017, 01:16 PM

I have too many projects and I need the room. Probably shouldn't have bought this one in the first place. It's a super nice car and will make someone a great driver.

(iwanta914-6, I'm talkin' to you...! )

On the floors, I wire wheeled the rust, Ospho'd, then primer and top coat. I had the Olympic blue spray cans made up at the local auto paint store.

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Apr 11 2017, 09:29 PM

With all of those amazing upgrades I'm sure it will be way out of my range, but who knows...it looks great!

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 17 2017, 10:52 AM

So I took a deep breath and went for installing the driver's long carpet.
I did all I could to dry "press fit" it to see where it wanted to pucker, bridge, etc.
It seemed the area that would need trimming was the outer most section near the ebrake indent.
I started by gluing down the rear section, from the indent back. Then glued the indent area down.
You have to watch this because, the indent shape causes the carpet to twist such that the edge that runs down the door seal edge of the long will want to move out.
I focused on getting that edge lined up then went to work on forcing the puckers and bridges to hold in place.
As suspected, there was a bit of trimming needed right at the edge, just where the indent is.
All told, this piece took about 15 minutes to finish.

I think it turned out nicely!


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Posted by: tygaboy Apr 22 2017, 12:52 PM

Injured my shoulder and the Dr. says "rest it". So, this means I can't work on the car!!!
I've talked with a couple of local-ish shops so on the trailer it goes...
But I had to make it a roller. Really fun working with 1.25 arms when putting wheels on. Anyway, I got it done.

Man, this is gonna be one nice little car.

Fingers crossed it'll make it to WCR.


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Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 22 2017, 03:54 PM

Nice fitment on that section of carpet.

Posted by: bulitt Sep 22 2017, 05:22 AM

You did a great job on that car! Someone got a beauty!

Posted by: Pezz Jul 3 2022, 05:42 AM

Thanks for all the photos, Nice work, All the restos to strive for.