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Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 5 2005, 02:14 AM

bought my first 914 sight unseen from an impound lot 4 days ago, where it had been sitting for some time in the rain with the windows down. I drove over 1,300 miles to get it. Got there and truly fell in love. I am amazed at how much this car has affected me. To my relief it started on the first try. I was hooked at that very moment. I will be hooked forever!
I have a lot of work ahead of me, as we all do, I am no exception. Everything is original as best as I can tell, including the paint, it has a few missing spots on the hood and very little exterior rust. Luckily, there was a documentation binder in the car and I was able to track down the 2nd owner. I am the 4th owner. The 2nd owner sent me photos of the car in its Glory Days. I am anxious to get it back to the car it once was. I am not sure where to begin, but I found this forum and have been reading as much as I can. There is so much info and resources here. I truly have hope, thank you.

It seems to be leaking some oil, so any advice would be helpful , ie chronic problems, what to do not to do , where to start? I am also looking for a body decal that is no longer on the car, I am sure it was after market, but I really like the look of it. If anyone knows a resource for finding it, I would really appreciate it. Unfortunately, I am unable to load the picture, but will gladly e-mail it to you, if you have an outlet for one. It had einke wheels, which are now gone and it has maybe VW?? wheels on it, and of course all of the tires are all mismatched. So I am really not sure what size they should be. I don't want to flair the fenders. If anyone has a clue, please let me know. I would also like to get an original set of rims as well. I know.... all in good time.

This is my project car and I will be contacting many of you for desperate assistance, I am sure. I may also be trying to outbid you or buy from you on e-bay, please don't take the outbidding part too personal. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!

I am also very sure that I will be replacing my computer keyboard soon, from frantic typing to the forums here with oily hands.

Thanks again everyone! Keep posting and I will keep reading!

If anyone is in the Colorado-Wyoming area, I would love to hear form you. Drop me a line .

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 5 2005, 03:53 AM

Hello and welcome

Posted by: ablose58 Aug 5 2005, 04:44 AM

WELCOME TO THE ASYLUM Good luck with the resto. AL

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 5 2005, 06:32 AM

Welcome. We are glad you found us.
A new 914 owner, and a girl no less.

One the very top of the page cick on 'FAQ'.
There is a tutorial on how to post pictures.

Posted by: rick 918-S Aug 5 2005, 07:33 AM

If you read the forums here you know this is coming......


























you with your car

Posted by: Ferg Aug 5 2005, 08:16 AM

Welcome! There are some local's with 914's close to you as well as a good group of us down here in the denver/boulder area. We have a small yahoo groups page for events, ect, just do a search under colorado 914 and sign up.

I know John Lush is near you, and also Dipshit (real name?) who post's here. Oh and yes, we need pictures of the car.

Ferg

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 5 2005, 08:38 AM

Thank you all very much!
I was extremely disappointed to not be able to post pics.
I will certainly try again.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 5 2005, 08:53 AM

Welcome...

Everyone here is very willing to help out, so take advantage of us.


Oh, and besides pictures of the car, post pictures of yourself. (It gives the single guys hope that they can find a female 914 owner someday) ( except Miles, he just leaves the right seat out for the goat).

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 5 2005, 10:18 AM

QUOTE (ThemWyatts @ Aug 5 2005, 07:38 AM)

I was extremely disappointed to not be able to post pics.

hey danna,
click here
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=16&t=13637

for help on how to post pictures. the picture should be a JPG, roughly 640 x 480 pixels and 72 dpi, the maximum file size for pictures is 300kb ...
if you stick with the above dimensions, you'll be well under the size limit ...

and welcome to the club!
Andy

Posted by: wilchek Aug 5 2005, 10:46 AM

welcome aboard


You need to resize the pictures. Open them in "paint" go to "image" at the top menu. Go to "Stretch/skew" change both horizontal and vertical percentages to 50% and hit "OK" save under new name and upload to th club site. good luck.

Posted by: seanery Aug 5 2005, 10:48 AM

welcome to the club! 914 chicks

Posted by: TROJANMAN Aug 5 2005, 12:24 PM

check out the http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Colorado-914/ ferg mentioned.

hope to see you at the http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=35002

there will be a caravan driving out from denver.

welcome to the insanity.............

Posted by: SirAndy Aug 5 2005, 12:28 PM

QUOTE (TROJANMAN @ Aug 5 2005, 11:24 AM)

welcome to the insanity.............

hey gregor, is that 3rd car in your avatar a LE? looks white/red to me ...

Andy

Posted by: Ferg Aug 5 2005, 12:32 PM

Yes, that's Ron D's car...

better pic.




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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Aug 5 2005, 09:58 PM

Welcome to the coolest Porsche board around
Der Falcon

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 5 2005, 10:08 PM

Brant,

Thank you for the welcomed invitation! I don't think my car will be ready for something like Moab. I will plan to make it next year, when I will hopefully be able to drive it that long of a distance, without fear. Right now I am hesitant until I get to know it a little better. For now I am just trying to figure out the buttons, gizmos and gadgets.

Thank you, I will definitely stay in touch!

Oh and Special Thanks to VegasRacer who has so graciously offered to post pics on my behalf. Thanks for the tips Andy and Wilchek. I will master posting pics , if it kills me!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!

I will be here every opportunity I get!

Posted by: Michael J Aug 5 2005, 10:57 PM

Welcome Danna,
This forum is truely the best informational resource you can find about any little detail on your new toy.

The good news is that there is lots of technical help and a good number of vendors to get parts from. I hesitate to say this but take a look at ebay. Just don't assume the prices are the best you will get and search this forum to read about some of the bad actors.

The bad news is that you may get hooked. 914's can become your most favorite drug and a LOT of time can be spent with them. So have fun and bleed these guys dry. If you stick around long enough you will see that they deserve it. Not to mention that most folks here are great people.

Posted by: Travis Neff Aug 5 2005, 11:06 PM

Welcome! I suggest getting a full engine and tranny gasket kit(s), you'll end up using a bunch of them and is far cheaper than misc. seals here and there.

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 5 2005, 11:20 PM

Mike, You are absolutely right, this is the best place to be for the right information and the best people. My Momma didn't raise a fool, I not only know how to shop, but I know how to shop around.
Travis, I will heed your advice and look into it.

Drive Fast & Drive Safe

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:19 AM

Here is what we have all be asking for - Pictures of Danna's teener.


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Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:20 AM

More


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Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:21 AM

Rear


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Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:22 AM

Nice dash


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Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:22 AM

The money shot


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Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:24 AM

Last, but certainly not least - the happy new owner.


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Posted by: Gint Aug 6 2005, 07:13 AM

QUOTE (ThemWyatts @ Aug 5 2005, 10:08 PM)

Brant, Thank you for the welcomed invitation!  I don't think my car will be ready for something like Moab. I will plan to make it next year, when I will hopefully  be able to drive it that long of a distance, without fear. Right now I am hesitant until I get to know it a little better.  For now I am  just trying to figure out the buttons, gizmos and gadgets.

Welcome Danna!

dipshit would be Mark. He and John are both in WY. near Cheyenne. And as was said previously there are a good number of us in the Denver metro area.

BTW - You don't need a 914 to attend the Red Rocks Classic. You should really try to make it. It's not that far and you'll get to see more 914s and talk to more 914 whackjobs in one place than you're likely to in Cheyenne.

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 6 2005, 10:47 AM

This is my teener in what I call his Glory Days, I obtained the pic from the 2nd owner, who was gracious enough to send me some pics. The pic appears to be dated 01-82. I love the side body decal. I would really like to find one. If anyone knows where I may find it, please let me know.
I will attempt to post the pic, fingers crossed.



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Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 6 2005, 11:01 AM

I did it!
Life is good!

Posted by: seanery Aug 6 2005, 12:28 PM

congrats on the pic...nice car! She looked awesome in 82!!!

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 6 2005, 03:09 PM

Thank you, that is my inspiration photo! Little by little one part and piece at a time.

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 04:13 PM

WooHoo You did it You go girl.
I hope all you your future 914 problems are as easy to solve.

Mike Zois does the Negative Side Stripe graphic you are looking for.
Check it out http://www.nbdgraphics.com/.
Warning: Bunny Boy / Daschund Dad is not quite as bad as his reputation.
However if / when you meet him in person don't get in groping range.

Posted by: Hawktel Aug 6 2005, 04:16 PM

QUOTE (ThemWyatts @ Aug 6 2005, 08:47 AM)

I love the side body decal. I would really like to find one. If anyone knows where I may find it, please let me know.

Mike Z does the side graphics, if he doesn't have one he can make them. If his dude is out of jail he can make them I mean.

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 6 2005, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the link. I will check out moto-delta.com.

I have to get plates, to get him on the road. I am having trouble trying to figure out what to put on them.
Because I live in Wyoming a 2 must appear before the 4-letter text.
So 2 as in TOO something? Just not sure.
I think 2 FAST has been taken and 2 COOL, also.
Wanna help me name the plates?

2 _ _ _ _ ??????
I am ready to get it on the road, but I need plates first!

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 6 2005, 04:36 PM

Looks like I am going to need a plate mounting bracket, first !

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 6 2005, 05:15 PM

Being limited to 2 _ _ _ _ makes it kind of tough. At least you live in a good county. Many of the others would be much harder.

Wyoming does not allow you to register Y.O.M. (year of manufacture) plates.
The Pioneer plates have a restriction for limited use.

2KLBS = Two Thousand Pounds
2TRNK = Two Trunks
2XFUN = Two Times Fun or Double Fun

Posted by: seanery Aug 6 2005, 05:22 PM

2SLOW
2RSTY
2CUTE
2DOT0
2FUNN
2OOLD

Posted by: ClayPerrine Aug 6 2005, 08:31 PM

2Seat

Posted by: Betty Aug 6 2005, 08:42 PM

QUOTE (ThemWyatts @ Aug 6 2005, 10:33 PM)

"I have to get plates, to get him on the road."

Hi and welcome to the wonderful world of 914 ownership! I've had my car for going on 20 years now.

I noticed you keep referring to your new car as "him". My car is a male too!

How about "2GRVY" (Too Groovy) for the license plates? It's certainly from the era of the car.

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 6 2005, 10:49 PM

Thank you all- Keep the plate names coming! Such creativity out there!

Yes, I am lucky that the county is 2 county.

My car is definitely a "HE", unlike any car that I have ever owned, all have been she's. I say that because 3 out of the 4 owners were women and the one male that had it, really trashed it, he drove it hard and put very little into it. He has been well taken car of by women. He isn't needy, he doesn't complain. He isn't high maintenance like us women can be, sometimes. Plus he just feels good. I wouldn't feel right calling him a girl. I have taken him on the road after dark (no plates, yet) only because I can't just let him sit there. He needs to be driven! He is strong and solid and responds to my every mood and whim.

I would love to know your thoughts behind your car being a "HIM".

Posted by: VegasRacer Aug 7 2005, 05:00 AM

Birgit (a seldom seen and much missed administrator here) has a male 914.

Does your car have a name yet Danna, or just a gender?

Posted by: ThemWyatts Aug 7 2005, 12:11 PM

Just a gender for now. I am sure a name will come the more I know his personality.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 29 2006, 04:10 PM

You still alive?

How is the car coming?


B

Posted by: plymouth37 Jul 30 2006, 04:14 PM

QUOTE(ThemWyatts @ Aug 6 2005, 03:33 PM)

Posted by: cooltimes Jul 30 2006, 10:10 PM

2MUCH says it all.


MikeCool

Posted by: Kirmizi Jul 30 2006, 11:11 PM

Yuppers, county #2 is Laramie County (Cheyenne). When I got my plates, the woman at the DMV flipped through the stack to find a good one for me. Only in Wyoming. Mike

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 30 2006, 11:12 PM

Mike,

do you know this lady? Last time I checked Laramie only had 50k people or so and half where UW students...LOL


B

Posted by: Kirmizi Jul 30 2006, 11:20 PM

Negative, I've never met her. I just got back into the 914 affliction in March, when I bought a '75 from a guy here in Cheyenne. I've met Gint, when I drove to Denver to check out the "Budget Car" and a couple owners here in Cheyenne. To be honest, I'm kind of surprised at the number of "Teeners" in town. There's six I know of, not counting Danna's. You're right on Laramie's population too, highly subject to change depending upon the time of year. LOL Mike

Posted by: Brad Roberts Jul 30 2006, 11:46 PM

Sounds like enough people for a Cheyenne 914 breakfast!!

Welcome to the club!


B

Posted by: effutuo101 Jul 31 2006, 09:44 AM

I lived in Cheyenne for about 10 years. I only saw a hand full of 914's on the road. Welcome to the club! Please post pic's as you do stuff, this crew can point out or send pic's of how stuff is supposed to look.
Chris

Posted by: majkos Jul 31 2006, 05:58 PM

welcome to the club,"Themwyatt"
Name your 914,say ahmm?,Kevin!? LOL!
I live south of you in Lakewood,(Denver burb)
and have gone thru 9,NINE 914's so have plenty of parts.

LMK if you need anything,heck! I might even deliver,
I'ven't been in Wym,since Thanksgiving and don't miss the winds.

Posted by: Gint Jul 31 2006, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 30 2006, 11:46 PM)

Sounds like enough people for a Cheyenne 914 breakfast!!

Welcome to the club!


B

Posted by: Kirmizi Jul 31 2006, 10:32 PM

Geez Danna, sorry for hi-jacking your thread. LOL Chris, when did you live here? I've been here since '86 and man has this place changed. A 914 breakfast sounds pretty good, might have to try that before "meat shopping" season opens up in two weeks. Woo Hoo!! Mike

Posted by: majkos Aug 2 2006, 12:16 PM

QUOTE(Gint @ Jul 31 2006, 07:19 PM)

QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 30 2006, 11:46 PM)

Sounds like enough people for a Cheyenne 914 breakfast!!

Welcome to the club!


B

I can be at I-25 and I-80 in Cheyenne in 70 minutes from my house (doing the speed limit).

Say the word.

Or we could meet halfway like Ft Collins so all the Denver gang and all of the Cheyenne gang can make a road trip of it. Most of the Cheyenne crew is on the Colorado-914 email list.

Posted by: effutuo101 Aug 2 2006, 12:37 PM

I lived in Cheyenne from 86 till 98 ( with some small gaps) I was in the Air Force full time for 9 years, then guard for a few (even after I left Cheyenne). I lived east of town on Diamond ave. My sister Kori lived there as well and actually didn't move around as much. I have a couple of friends that still live up there. We all probably went to the same bars and Frontier Days. So, chances are good we know or have met a lot of the same people. There is only 1 degree of seperation in a town that size.
Chris

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 2 2006, 04:44 PM

Posted by: Gint Aug 2 2006, 04:56 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 2 2006, 04:44 PM)

QUOTE

I've met Gint

Sorry...

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 2 2006, 04:57 PM

Naa na na naaa na... Salmon doesn't work!!

Posted by: Gint Aug 2 2006, 04:59 PM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Aug 2 2006, 04:57 PM)

Naa na na naaa na... Salmon doesn't work!!

Posted by: Eric_Shea Aug 2 2006, 05:01 PM

Damn

Posted by: Kirmizi Aug 2 2006, 11:17 PM

Eeeeeeeek! Frontier Days! Man, glad that's over with. LOL Yeah Chris, we've probably seen a lot of the same faces. And bars for that matter. I used to work in the WSA. If you were stationed here you know what that was. I've been here ever since, except for a two year stint in Turkey from 90-92. (Merhaba Headrage, nasil gidiyor?) Back then I had a yellow '73. Great car except for the passenger side long and jack post, or should I say what was left of them. Kevin, you're right on the brewery bit. Budweiser's just north of Fort Fun but I've heard they limit samples to one per person and I'm sure it's not a 16 oz'r. Eric, be nice to Gint. LMFAO! He's the junkie that got my addiction flared up again. Mike

Posted by: magaoidh Aug 2 2006, 11:38 PM

Hi Danna,
If you need any help..... I'm in OZ!!!

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 3 2006, 04:45 AM

You all realise she hasn't been active on the board since April and last posted to this thread a year ago?