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Posted by: Detroit Jan 17 2017, 06:10 PM
Greetings, all.
I bought myself a '74 914 1.8 over the holiday! As a mate of mine said, I've thrown some kraut in with all the pasta.
Anyway, I'll no doubt be spending plenty of time here until I get the car sorted to my liking, so I figured I'd say, hi.
Anything you site moderators request of new owners regarding vehicle tracking, etc.?... I'm happy to contribute if able.
Posted by: StratPlayer Jan 17 2017, 06:10 PM
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 17 2017, 06:13 PM
Nice looking car. Is it really pink? 
Looks to be in fine company.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 17 2017, 06:29 PM
Hey terrific beginning. Looking forward to seeing more pictures too.
Posted by: Big Len Jan 17 2017, 06:34 PM
Welcome and best of luck.
Posted by: jmill Jan 17 2017, 06:39 PM
I think I saw your garage in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Looks like you filled the gaping Chasm to prevent another mishap.
Posted by: gcrotvik Jan 17 2017, 06:42 PM
Welcome. Love the wall art!
Posted by: Detroit Jan 17 2017, 06:51 PM
"Is it really pink? "
Giggle... Nah, that's the lighting. It's orange.
And that actually brings up a question. The selling ad claimed it to be Signal Orange. The paint code say's it's Phoenix Red. The car has been repainted, but it's this color everywhere. I can't find any other paint color on it. So, the question... Is Phoenix Red really, well, orange?
Posted by: Detroit Jan 17 2017, 06:53 PM
The garage is the nicest room in the house. And not just because of the furniture...
Posted by: Steve Pratel Jan 17 2017, 06:56 PM
However I feel it is my duty to tell you that you will not be fully welcomed until you have allowed an undisclosed number of members to drive the 'pasta' car ;-)
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 17 2017, 07:01 PM
"Is it really pink? "
Giggle... Nah, that's the lighting. It's orange.
And that actually brings up a question. The selling ad claimed it to be Signal Orange. The paint code say's it's Phoenix Red. The car has been repainted, but it's this color everywhere. I can't find any other paint color on it. So, the question... Is Phoenix Red really, well, orange?
nope. look under the cowl
Posted by: 76-914 Jan 17 2017, 07:09 PM
Posted by: timothy_nd28 Jan 17 2017, 07:21 PM
Posted by: Gmanscott55 Jan 17 2017, 07:31 PM
Welcome. Great Wall art and toys. Lot's of automotive brain trust here.
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 17 2017, 07:51 PM
Welcome the Madness! You came to the right place!
Posted by: bandjoey Jan 17 2017, 07:54 PM
Great looking set of cars! And your wall art is super.
Posted by: Coondog Jan 17 2017, 08:00 PM
Put a 3.6 in that puppy so you can out run your Ferrari.
Posted by: Camaro Mike Jan 17 2017, 08:19 PM
Greetings! Love what you've done with the place.
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Jan 17 2017, 08:26 PM
Beautiful! Where did you find it?
Posted by: ndfrigi Jan 17 2017, 08:32 PM
Welcome to 914world!
Posted by: horizontally-opposed Jan 17 2017, 09:04 PM
Great cars, bikes, and garage! Way cool.
Saw a Phoenix Red 1974 914 2.0 that was low miles and totally original paint still with its original owner. And it was DEFINITELY orange, not red, to these eyes.
Posted by: RobW Jan 17 2017, 09:05 PM
Posted by: rick 918-S Jan 17 2017, 09:19 PM
Posted by: Rand Jan 17 2017, 09:27 PM
Altitude needs a new monitor. Or he's color blind. 
I'm not seeing pink in that orange. (But the lighting is casting a hue on it. Share a pic in the sunshine.)
Welcome to the madness. It's satisfying.
PS, love the Duc. What's behind it? (I was going to guess Ninja, but...)
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 17 2017, 09:34 PM
Altitude needs a new monitor.
LOL If you have read my computer thread in the sandbox then you know I'm about to light this POS on fire!
Posted by: green914 Jan 17 2017, 09:41 PM
Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 17 2017, 10:19 PM
"Phoenix Red" is an orange color. I'm not sure it can be distinguished from Signal Orange, in fact.
We have a VIN database under the "914 Info" link in the upper-right corner. You might find some previous sighting, or a previous owner, of your car already there! 
That's optional though. The only mandatory thing is to be interested in 914s. And we love pictures, but again that's not mandatory.
Welcome to the World!
--DD
Posted by: altitude411 Jan 17 2017, 10:31 PM
"Phoenix Red" is an orange color. I'm not sure it can be distinguished from Signal Orange, in fact.
--DD
Phoenix Red L32K
Signal Orange L20E
Posted by: Rand Jan 17 2017, 10:40 PM
Feeling nostalgic? Here's a throwback thread from 2005:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=39488
Posted by: PanelBilly Jan 17 2017, 10:47 PM
Great group here... well except for a few of the ileterates
Wellcumm
Posted by: whitetwinturbo Jan 17 2017, 11:02 PM
Man Cave Alert! 
2 Italians and only 1 german 
Posted by: SirAndy Jan 17 2017, 11:26 PM
Quite easily distinguished.
While Phoenix Red has some orange in it, it's more towards the red side.
Signal Orange is just that, a whole lot of O.R.A.N.G.E.
Posted by: Frankvw Jan 18 2017, 12:32 AM
Welcome. Good luck with the 914!
You are obviously already 'into cars' but the 914 has its own little secrets that this group can help you with. International group as well...a litlle bit of everything....like your garage !
Posted by: Detroit Jan 18 2017, 05:52 AM
Thanks for the welcome!...
The second bike is a 750 Paso, and on the other (workshop) side of the garage I have an Alpha GTV awaiting my attention. So, four Italians and one German.
I'll get a few shots of the Porsche in the sun when it comes out - probably sometime in May. As there seems to be an interest in the Mediterranean side of the stable, however, I'll throw a couple of those in to tide you all over... 
Posted by: Detroit Jan 18 2017, 05:56 AM
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Posted by: jmill Jan 18 2017, 07:51 AM
I loved my Alfa. The GTV was among my favorites. There seemed to be a perfect gear for every corner. Without work, the 914 trans will leave you less impressed.
Posted by: Shadowfax Jan 18 2017, 07:52 AM
Looks like a very nice example. Hope our enjoy it. 
Posted by: krazykonrad Jan 18 2017, 07:56 AM
Konrad
Posted by: BillC Jan 18 2017, 07:59 AM
Welcome!
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