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Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 1 2019, 07:31 AM
OK,
I have a very industrious 17 year old who does incredible things.......but sometimes with material that is more valuable than the result. 
I had the '74 re-keyed, (typical garage find with no keys) I purchased the correct blanks and had them cut to the car. I believe the blanks were around $35 each.....ouch! This was my very first 914 part purchase, be nice......
My son decided to modify one of them - my initial reaction (which I did not vocalize) was negative but I am warming up to this version. What do you think?
Posted by: jagalyn Apr 1 2019, 07:45 AM
Coming from your son... invaluable. Priceless.
Posted by: gandalf_025 Apr 1 2019, 07:47 AM
Well, you at least have to give him an "A" for effort....
Posted by: mepstein Apr 1 2019, 07:53 AM
20 years from now it will be priceless to you. 
Posted by: infraredcalvin Apr 1 2019, 08:00 AM
Well worth another $35...
Posted by: Dion Apr 1 2019, 08:27 AM
I like it! Also agree with Marks sentiments.
Posted by: Lucky9146 Apr 1 2019, 08:39 AM
I'd be proud! He is doing something related to cars and not thumbing his cell phone. 
When my son was in school he made a mirror etching of a 911 and I framed it and it hangs on the wall still some 30 years later. What higher complement than for him to do something related to your passion!
Posted by: Unobtanium-inc Apr 1 2019, 08:45 AM
That is cool!
Posted by: Coondog Apr 1 2019, 09:05 AM
Get him to do those in wood and I am a buyer....
Posted by: wes Apr 1 2019, 09:42 AM
20 years from now it will be priceless to you.
I very much agree the older I get the more I feel for these funny little memories.
Posted by: Big Len Apr 1 2019, 10:51 AM
Love it.
Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 1 2019, 01:52 PM
At least you 'll know it's YOUR key. as there are no others like it. 
Posted by: Chris914n6 Apr 1 2019, 06:15 PM
I like it. I might even copy it to go with my wood shift knob and steering wheel.
On the other hand... I would let him know that his project that he did not get permission for was a $35 special order key not a $2 parts store cheapo. Call it teaching the value of time and money.
Posted by: Jamie Apr 1 2019, 06:19 PM
OK,
I have a very industrious 17 year old who does incredible things.......but sometimes with material that is more valuable than the result.
I had the '74 re-keyed, (typical garage find with no keys) I purchased the correct blanks and had them cut to the car. I believe the blanks were around $35 each.....ouch! This was my very first 914 part purchase, be nice......
My son decided to modify one of them - my initial reaction (which I did not vocalize) was negative but I am warming up to this version. What do you think?
Lighten up old man, the kid tried to do something meaningful for you, so give him some love!
Posted by: My 914 Apr 1 2019, 06:53 PM
It's beautiful.
Posted by: RickS Apr 1 2019, 07:59 PM
Love it, but would suggest he stain it so I would love it more.
Posted by: GaroldShaffer Apr 2 2019, 08:35 AM
20 years from now it will be priceless to you.
Posted by: ctc911ctc Apr 2 2019, 10:32 AM
*******UPDATE********
Here is the product in action:
Startup_with_Porsche_Key_Alec_Made.mov ( 2.64mb )
Number of downloads: 92
OK,
I have a very industrious 17 year old who does incredible things.......but sometimes with material that is more valuable than the result.
I had the '74 re-keyed, (typical garage find with no keys) I purchased the correct blanks and had them cut to the car. I believe the blanks were around $35 each.....ouch! This was my very first 914 part purchase, be nice......
My son decided to modify one of them - my initial reaction (which I did not vocalize) was negative but I am warming up to this version. What do you think?
Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 2 2019, 10:54 AM
Posted by: whitetwinturbo May 3 2019, 10:23 AM
......my dad pretty much just dismissed me as "slow, not smart, never made any money" and other negative comments most of his life.
Attention dads/moms:
Children are your miracles............and when they do something for you it's their way of loving you back....so time to keeping paying it forward 
Posted by: JOEPROPER May 3 2019, 11:20 AM
Coming from your son... invaluable. Priceless.
Posted by: lvnzdrm May 3 2019, 11:50 AM
It’s all about being different, great conversation starter.
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Posted by: Larmo63 May 3 2019, 06:26 PM
I like your new key!!
I hope this thread has changed your mind a bit.
Now you can think of your son every time you use that key.
Posted by: Larmo63 May 3 2019, 06:31 PM
My son made this Porsche art for me as a Father's Day gift years ago....I cherish them!!
Posted by: pvollma May 4 2019, 07:55 PM
My son decided to modify one of them - my initial reaction (which I did not vocalize) was negative but I am warming up to this version. What do you think?
Would be great if he remade it with polished ivory and scrimshawed the logo.
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