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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 01:34 PM

I'm sure your all aware of the rumors. Yes I did make a 1664 mile trip to pick up a car that is equal in condition to any Minnesota rust bucket I could find right here at home.

Well, here's the story. I gave Britt such a bad time when he bought this car I felt I owed him at least a cup of coffee for being such a good sport about it.


The assignment:

I'm thinking about repairing this car. (believe it or not) It is a strange color of pink. Fushia, hot pink, something like that.

I would like everyone to search the corners of the internet, old mags, porsche ads, and whatever else you can think of. This car may have been ordered for someone's 16 year old daughter, Playboy Magazine, Mary Kay, or maybe it was just a mistake. But It would be interesting to learn about the origin of the car.

It may never be repaired, but it will be interesting to see what we can turn up on this car.

I'm going to send for the build info..... what do you call it... and where do you send your money....?


This should be interesting.

I'll post more photo's later.


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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 01:35 PM

The Hottie..


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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 01:37 PM

The mother ship


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Posted by: Headrage Dec 5 2005, 01:38 PM

Where's the front?

Posted by: jet1 Dec 5 2005, 01:38 PM

Wow! where is the front end? Is there a thread with pics of the rest of the car? Oh, and good luck.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 5 2005, 01:42 PM

is it really pink or just faded red?

Posted by: Bruce Allert Dec 5 2005, 01:43 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 12:34 PM)

I'm sure your all aware of the rumors. Yes I did make a 1664 mile trip to pick up a car that is equal in condition to any Minnesota rust buck I could find right here at home.

........but why?

.....b

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 5 2005, 01:45 PM

COA - cert of authenticity.... dont know where joo send the money.

doesnt look pink....
whats the color code on it?

and why cut the front off of it... there are easier ways to make it fit ona trailer

Posted by: SLITS Dec 5 2005, 01:55 PM

It's Kentucky Red.............front end is gone 'cause the Revenuers took it....moonshine tank was in the front for weight balance ya know........

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 01:55 PM

Paint code is 98. Only denotes special order color. doesn't give a name of the color or the paint code.

The front went to a worthy cause.

Adjust your screen and look at the bulk head in front of the gas tank. It's not faded is hot pink or fushia....

I did it cuss I'm a Crazzzzy...

Posted by: SLITS Dec 5 2005, 01:59 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 12:34 PM)

I feel better now, and I think Britt does too. For any of you guy's that feel compelled to pick on him for the questions he asked, you need to meet him. He's a very smart young man. I think yopu'll all be impressed when he makes his little press announcement.

Iffin yer gonna get all touchy feely about it we'll have to start in on you................

Posted by: Flat VW Dec 5 2005, 02:00 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 11:34 AM)

Well, here's the story. I gave Britt such a bad time when he bought this car I felt I owed him at least a cup of coffe for being such a good sport about it. He's a very smart young man.

He seems to be quite kind, too.

John

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 5 2005, 02:00 PM

i got the same tow vehicle..... did yours get the "brake problem" yet?

Posted by: shelby/914 Dec 5 2005, 02:16 PM

The PCA.org site has an address where to send your $ for the COA. I think it went up to 100 of them just for that little piece of paper.

Posted by: McMark Dec 5 2005, 02:21 PM

Three cheers for custom color cars. That looks like an interesting one. Quite the project as well.

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Dec 5 2005, 02:33 PM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Dec 5 2005, 11:45 AM)

COA - cert of authenticity.... dont know where joo send the money. doesnt look pink.... whats the color code on it? and why cut the front off of it... there are easier ways to make it fit ona trailer

Posted by: boboli914@att.net Dec 5 2005, 02:37 PM

My former Employer had a 68' mustang fastback that where find was pink when we stripped it for a resto. After all the research it turned out it was a custom color for the playmate of the year! Looks like a great/fun project!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 02:41 PM

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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 02:43 PM

QUOTE (McMark @ Dec 5 2005, 12:21 PM)

Three cheers for custom color cars. That looks like an interesting one. Quite the project as well.

When we figure out what it is you'll have to add it to your Web site!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 02:47 PM

i got the same tow vehicle..... did yours get the "brake problem" yet?

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 02:49 PM

Ok, this assignment is going no place. But We're havin one hell of a time! Back on topic people.

Posted by: Dr. Roger Dec 5 2005, 02:50 PM

so what's the VIN?

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 02:55 PM

Ooops, It's a six digit vin..... Oh wait that's another car...

It's 4732905940

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Dec 5 2005, 03:01 PM

Hi Rick,

Look at that paint code on the door jam again. Could it be 98 in lieu of 78??

Paint code 98 was the special paint code for color to match. Look down the postings about (20) down and read "what color is it". It explains the special paint to match. Best to check this out before you spend $100 bucks.

Tom

Posted by: r_towle Dec 5 2005, 03:17 PM

Rick,

I would be happy to donate you the front half of another car...just gotta take another road trip...I could come towards you and we could meet somewhere...

Rich

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Dec 5 2005, 03:17 PM

Here is where to obtain a COA: http://www.pca.org/members/library/Cert_of_Authen_Form.pdf

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 03:59 PM

QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 5 2005, 01:17 PM)

Rick, I would be happy to donate you the front half of another car...just gotta take another road trip...I could come towards you and we could meet somewhere... Rich

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 04:06 PM

QUOTE (Thomas J Bliznik @ Dec 5 2005, 01:01 PM)

Hi Rick, Look at that paint code on the door jam again. Could it be 98 in lieu of 78?? Paint code 98 was the special paint code for color to match. Look down the postings about (20) down and read "what color is it". It explains the special paint to match. Best to check this out before you spend $100 bucks. Tom

ok I'll look but the car is still on the trailer and I can't open the door yet. (hits the fender on the trailer.)

Posted by: Flat VW Dec 5 2005, 04:12 PM

QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 5 2005, 01:17 PM)

Rick, I would be happy to donate you the front half of another car...just gotta take another road trip...I could come towards you and we could meet somewhere... Rich

Is it pink, too?

John

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 04:16 PM

Here's the link to the other thread about the code 98. I'm probably wrong about the 78 thing....

Anyone have an archive of old photo's showing Pink 914's?

We've all seen the pink pig... How about Mary Kay, or others?

Posted by: r_towle Dec 5 2005, 04:29 PM

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Dec 5 2005, 05:12 PM)

QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 5 2005, 01:17 PM) Rick, I would be happy to donate you the front half of another car...just gotta take another road trip...I could come towards you and we could meet somewhere... Rich Is it pink, too? John

with a simple trip to my local hardware store and 3.99,,,yes I could match the paint....

I might just do that...

Posted by: ws91420 Dec 5 2005, 04:59 PM

Was checking and found out that Playmate of the year 73 got a pink Volvo 1800 so 72 could have gotten a 73 car but havent been able to find out what.

Posted by: scotty b Dec 5 2005, 05:27 PM

For those that missed the original thread, Britt posted some pics of the car and the tags and it was unofficialy agreed on, that this could, possibly, maybe has all the signs of a one time only color. I'll leave itr at that and not comment on what happend to the front clip and the V.I.N. no's on the fender well

Posted by: SLITS Dec 5 2005, 05:45 PM

QUOTE (ws91420 @ Dec 5 2005, 03:59 PM)

Was checking and found out that Playmate of the year 73 got a pink Volvo 1800 so 72 could have gotten a 73 car but havent been able to find out what.

Lincoln Mercury De Tomaso Pantera......Liv Luvland.......pink too!

http://www.playboy.com/playmates/feature/pmoycars/

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 05:47 PM

The front clip looks very nice. I've seen it. I have the car now. Britt was generous and gave me a deal on the car. Maybe I can fix the car. (I know I can fix it) I hope to find out what dealership the car was delivered to. Maybe I'll find some old salesman that will remember a Fushia 914. That would be interesting.


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Posted by: scotty b Dec 5 2005, 05:49 PM

Original post. Pics are NLA,was an ebay auction. Hope you get it done Rick

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=24874&hl=

Posted by: SLITS Dec 5 2005, 05:52 PM

I'll wager he puts a fuzzy angora interior in it................

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 05:57 PM

Ya, I wasn't very nice. I did appoligize to Britt for my comments. They were rude and insensitive. Now that I have the car. I would like to see if we, as the collective could find any info, old photos, or any history on the car. It will never be worth anything. But it's a great mystery!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 5 2005, 05:59 PM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Dec 5 2005, 03:52 PM)

I'll wager he puts a fuzzy angora interior in it................

Actually, I have a set of perfect black seats. But I'm not sure there's a floor in the car yet. It's still on the trailer.

Posted by: scotty b Dec 5 2005, 06:05 PM

Fuschia paint with a Mexican blanket interior would be SLAMMIN B! Dingleberries running along the windshield, hopping down Ventura blastin the La cucaracha horn

Posted by: scotty b Dec 5 2005, 06:13 PM

QUOTE (bowlsby @ Dec 5 2005, 01:17 PM)

Here is where to obtain a COA: http://www.pca.org/members/library/Cert_of_Authen_Form.pdf

I couldn't get that to open, may just be my pooter though, but just in case it isn't here is a link to the 356 regristry with an Adobe copy to print out. It also explains what is on it, how much $$ where to send etc. Also has a good explanation for those not in the know as to what you get.

http://www.356registry.org/Tech/kardex.html

Posted by: SLITS Dec 5 2005, 06:14 PM

QUOTE (scotty b @ Dec 5 2005, 05:05 PM)

Fuschia paint with a Mexican blanket interior would be SLAMMIN B! Dingleberries running along the windshield, hopping down Ventura blastin the La cucaracha horn  :lol:

Ahh, you're on the wrong side of town for that.....interior, dingle balls and horns would be East LA homey...


Paint would be Watts (or Hollywierd) bro (sweety)...................

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 5 2005, 06:16 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 04:57 PM)

Now that I have the car. I would like to see if we, as the collective could find any info, old photos, or any history on the car.

way to go! i'm glad you "saved" the car. it'll be great to restore that one ...

Andy

PS: i'll se if i can dig up some info ...

Posted by: scotty b Dec 5 2005, 06:21 PM

QUOTE (SLITS @ Dec 5 2005, 04:14 PM)

QUOTE (scotty b @ Dec 5 2005, 05:05 PM) Fuschia paint with a Mexican blanket interior would be SLAMMIN B! Dingleberries running along the windshield, hopping down Ventura blastin the La cucaracha horn  :lol: Ahh, you're on the wrong side of town for that.....interior, dingle balls and horns would be East LA homey... Paint would be Watts (or Hollywierd) bro (sweety)...................

So where in all this does Corona lie?? On it's stomach??? My knowledge of Cali is based on T.V. and my ex-girlfrind. She lived in Huntington which apparently is heaven O.C. is full of rich, drug induced slutty mothers and slutty daughters,East L.A. is full of "migrant werkers" and San Fran is sissy town. How's that fur a suthern boy?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 5 2005, 06:39 PM

QUOTE (scotty b @ Dec 5 2005, 05:21 PM)

So where in all this does Corona lie?? On it's stomach???

Z-I-N-G

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 5 2005, 07:01 PM

Heh. It was real fun. Pleasure to meet rick. He's someone good to talk to if you think you have something but you think it won't work. Rick, I enjoyed you coming down and taking to me....It was a pleasure meeting you and I am glad you were able to come down. Something is in the works, but i'll keep it like that till I get things together.

Anyway, what I know from the pink car is not much. Someone from around Eastern KY brought this pink 914 into a church to donate. The church took the car to Premiere Autosales and that's where I come in. I had a wreck and the cheapest local car for sale was $800...I went online and a car for $200....

I offered 400 and won. Road trip with my dad's Land Rover Discovery and we got the car...

funny thing...Rick and I were getting ready to go, and he said that he saw a giant razor blade in somebody's front yard....The only reply I could come up with was "only in KY" Did you get that picture rick?

b

Posted by: SLITS Dec 5 2005, 07:09 PM

QUOTE (scotty b @ Dec 5 2005, 05:21 PM)

QUOTE (SLITS @ Dec 5 2005, 04:14 PM) QUOTE (scotty b @ Dec 5 2005, 05:05 PM) Fuschia paint with a Mexican blanket interior would be SLAMMIN B! Dingleberries running along the windshield, hopping down Ventura blastin the La cucaracha horn  :lol: Ahh, you're on the wrong side of town for that.....interior, dingle balls and horns would be East LA homey... Paint would be Watts (or Hollywierd) bro (sweety)................... So where in all this does Corona lie?? On it's stomach??? My knowledge of Cali is based on T.V. and my ex-girlfrind. She lived in Huntington which apparently is heaven O.C. is full of rich, drug induced slutty mothers and slutty daughters,East L.A. is full of "migrant werkers" and San Fran is sissy town. How's that fur a suthern boy?

Huntington.....well it's near the sea or near the mountains...I would assume the mountains...it is the "rich, white folk or used to be...famous for the Huntington Library (dull)...near Arcadia (po' folk) & Pasadena (well, they dance with roses)....believe there is a horse rack track there so you can smell the horseshit...that combined with the taco grease from Arcadia and the parfumies of the Rose Bowl...well anyway, we don't have crackers.........

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 5 2005, 07:33 PM

some possible colormatches ...














and probably your best bet, '74 911 RSR:

Posted by: jasons Dec 5 2005, 08:24 PM

My project roller is a code 98 and it looks pink to me. I mean it was repainted but where it wasn't cut in, it looks pink. I always thought it was some faded red color but now you have me wondering if it used to be pink...... I will try to get some pics in the morning.

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 5 2005, 08:44 PM

Rick got the car,Britt got the front , everyone got what they needed,
Rick I hope you put er back together.



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Posted by: bd1308 Dec 5 2005, 08:52 PM

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Dec 5 2005, 02:00 PM)

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 11:34 AM) Well, here's the story. I gave Britt such a bad time when he bought this car I felt I owed him at least a cup of coffe for being such a good sport about it. He's a very smart young man. He seems to be quite kind, too. John

stop it ya'll...you two are makin' me blush....

b

Posted by: bperry Dec 5 2005, 09:17 PM

Ok, So when I was a kid back around '74/'75 or so, I took a family
weekend trip with my parents from Nashville, Tn and we went up to the
"Land between the Lakes" area (Lake Barkley). For those
not aware, its an area in the western part of Ky just north of TN
and just south of Illinois.

Anyway, when we got there and parked in a wooded picnic area,
we saw a hot pink kind of fuschia 914. I remember it being so bright
it almost hurt your eyes to look at. My mother kind of made fun
of it saying all it needed was some white polka-dots.
I remember being fascinated by the color. I'd never seen a car
(any car) that color before. It was like the color of a hot lipstick.

It definitely wasn't a 75 or 76 as it didn't have the big rubber bumbers.
My dad had a 71 and it seemed to look fairly similar- but I wasn't very
familiar with the car and it was so long ago I can't remember much more. It did have the black side vinyl panels unlike my dads which
had painted sail panels.

I do remember it being the color closer to the small one of
the 944 posted by SirAndy.

Not sure if its the same car or not, but the area of the country
is similar.

Has the car lived all its life in the Kentucky area?

--- bill

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 5 2005, 10:06 PM

its a 73..

probably did live a KY life...had a Cornell University sticker on the rear window.

b

Posted by: one914racer Dec 5 2005, 10:13 PM

maybe paintcode 022 bahia rot 1970 911 color


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Posted by: jd74914 Dec 5 2005, 10:29 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 5 2005, 11:06 PM)

its a 73.. probably did live a KY life...had a Cornell University sticker on the rear window. b

Cornell is in NY I almost applied there but too much far away. Is there one in KY

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 5 2005, 10:31 PM

*shrugs*

i thought that's what it said.....

b

Posted by: one914racer Dec 5 2005, 10:32 PM

found this one on pp


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Posted by: robby750 Dec 5 2005, 11:14 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 5 2005, 06:52 PM)

QUOTE (Flat VW @ Dec 5 2005, 02:00 PM) QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 11:34 AM) Well, here's the story. I gave Britt such a bad time when he bought this car I felt I owed him at least a cup of coffe for being such a good sport about it. He's a very smart young man. He seems to be quite kind, too. John stop it ya'll...you two are makin' me blush.... b

I'll agree. If you met Britt and and spoke with him for just a few minutes you would realize how proud his Dad must be.

Posted by: ws91420 Dec 5 2005, 11:30 PM

Tried 1974 Playmate of the year Dead End she got a pink Mercedes

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 5 2005, 11:38 PM

QUOTE (robby750 @ Dec 5 2005, 11:14 PM)

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 5 2005, 06:52 PM) QUOTE (Flat VW @ Dec 5 2005, 02:00 PM) QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 5 2005, 11:34 AM) Well, here's the story. I gave Britt such a bad time when he bought this car I felt I owed him at least a cup of coffe for being such a good sport about it. He's a very smart young man. He seems to be quite kind, too. John stop it ya'll...you two are makin' me blush.... b I'll agree. If you met Britt and and spoke with him for just a few minutes you would realize how proud his Dad must be.

I really appreciate that Robby, and Rick and John too.

b

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 6 2005, 12:37 AM

QUOTE (bperry @ Dec 5 2005, 07:17 PM)

Ok, So when I was a kid back around '74/'75 or so, I took a family weekend trip with my parents from Nashville, Tn and we went up to the "Land between the Lakes" area (Lake Barkley). For those not aware, its an area in the western part of Ky just north of TN and just south of Illinois. Anyway, when we got there and parked in a wooded picnic area, we saw a hot pink kind of fuschia 914. I remember it being so bright it almost hurt your eyes to look at. My mother kind of made fun of it saying all it needed was some white polka-dots. I remember being fascinated by the color. I'd never seen a car (any car) that color before. It was like the color of a hot lipstick. It definitely wasn't a 75 or 76 as it didn't have the big rubber bumbers. My dad had a 71 and it seemed to look fairly similar- but I wasn't very familiar with the car and it was so long ago I can't remember much more. It did have the black side vinyl panels unlike my dads which had painted sail panels. I do remember it being the color closer to the small one of the 944 posted by SirAndy. Not sure if its the same car or not, but the area of the country is similar. Has the car lived all its life in the Kentucky area? --- bill

That is an awesome story! Now! dig out the family vacation photos and see if mom caught it in the back ground. That would be outragous!

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 6 2005, 12:40 AM

i'm glad someone was able to do soemthing with this...

b

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 6 2005, 12:44 AM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 5 2005, 05:01 PM)

Heh. It was real fun. Pleasure to meet rick. He's someone good to talk to if you think you have something but you think it won't work. Rick, I enjoyed you coming down and taking to me....It was a pleasure meeting you and I am glad you were able to come down. Something is in the works, but i'll keep it like that till I get things together. Anyway, what I know from the pink car is not much. Someone from around Eastern KY brought this pink 914 into a church to donate. The church took the car to Premiere Autosales and that's where I come in. I had a wreck and the cheapest local car for sale was $800...I went online and a car for $200.... I offered 400 and won. Road trip with my dad's Land Rover Discovery and we got the car... funny thing...Rick and I were getting ready to go, and he said that he saw a giant razor blade in somebody's front yard....The only reply I could come up with was "only in KY" Did you get that picture rick? b

We had a great time! Hey I got the picture!


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Posted by: bd1308 Dec 6 2005, 12:47 AM

how odd....

on a side-note: thanks again for the dessert and coffee.....sure hit the spot, with the outside temps in the 30s...that greek restaruant was nice though.

How did your son and his buddies like the concert?

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 6 2005, 12:49 AM

Is that the Shavers house?

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Dec 6 2005, 12:53 AM

The razor blade is nothing. I was driving through Bullit County (south of Louiseville Ky.) and a guy had an entire automobile mounted on concrete blocks, right in the front yard. Damndest thing I've ever seen.
Cheers Ya'll Elliot

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 6 2005, 12:56 AM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 5 2005, 10:47 PM)

how odd.... on a side-note: thanks again for the dessert and coffee.....sure hit the spot, with the outside temps in the 30s...that greek restaruant was nice though. How did your son and his buddies like the concert?

The boys had a great time! My son had about 10 people over tonight to check out the pictures and video they took at the show.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 6 2005, 12:57 AM

QUOTE (Elliot Cannon @ Dec 5 2005, 10:53 PM)

The razor blade is nothing. I was driving through Bullit County (south of Louiseville Ky.) and a guy had an entire automobile mounted on concrete blocks, right in the front yard. Damndest thing I've ever seen. Cheers Ya'll Elliot

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Dec 6 2005, 01:15 AM

http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=pink+914+porsche&prssweb=Search&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&u=www.pelicanbbs.com/posts/3106.htm&w=pink+914+porsche&d=BlB4gY6CL3zp&icp=1&.intl=us






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Posted by: North Bay 914 Dec 6 2005, 04:41 AM

This is my severely faded 74 in Bahia Red, before I buffed it out...this picture was taken in what would have been its final resting place if it had not been brought to my attention by Trekkor. This is 30 year old paint, 30 years of California sunshine...not so great for your paint. It resembled pink, but not in areas where the sun didn't shine.


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Posted by: bd1308 Dec 6 2005, 07:43 AM

oh and when i got the car...it had red painted riv's....

does the DMV take info of cars? Ya think I could see if a 98 code 914 regestered anywhere in KY in the 80s or 70s...?

b

Posted by: dwillouby Dec 6 2005, 08:27 AM

Britt
What are you up to? Hope your not leaving the 914 world.
Let us know asap.

David

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 6 2005, 09:16 AM

QUOTE (dwillouby @ Dec 6 2005, 08:27 AM)

Britt What are you up to? Hope your not leaving the 914 world. Let us know asap. David

I gave Rick my pink 914.....

still have mine, rust and all

hey david

b

Posted by: jasons Dec 6 2005, 09:34 AM

This is a pic of my code 98 "maybe it was pink" car. The pic is of the sail panel. I don't know if you can really see the color, but I swear it was some kind of pink. Mind you, this is not faded because it was covered by the sail panel vinyl until about a year ago. I found the same color under the carpet and on the firewall. The car was repainted some kind of metallic red. But the hidden areas are still factory color.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 08:38 AM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 6 2005, 07:34 AM)

This is a pic of my code 98 "maybe it was pink" car. The pic is of the sail panel. I don't know if you can really see the color, but I swear it was some kind of pink. Mind you, this is not faded because it was covered by the sail panel vinyl until about a year ago. I found the same color under the carpet and on the firewall. The car was repainted some kind of metallic red. But the hidden areas are still factory color.

Jason, Shoot some more photos of hidden areas on your car. I'd like to do some comparison shots of the one I have here. We may have twins! Maybe like the Barbie twins! What year is your car? What motor size?

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 08:46 AM

Oh, I found your vin.

yours; 4732904063
mine ; 4732905940

both 73's 1877 numbers apart.

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 09:50 AM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2005, 06:46 AM)

Oh, I found your vin. yours; 4732904063 mine ; 4732905940 both 73's 1877 numbers apart.

Thats the VIN on my old car. My profile is out of date. Here are a few more pics.... I can try to get more. Alot of the car was cut in whenever it was painted, trunks etc. But I may be able to get a good sample somewhere else.


The ID plate. You can see the "pink" where the door seal would be.


The VIN decal. It may be missing a number on the end. Its titled a 73, VIN dated 72.

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 09:52 AM

HOLY F"N SHIT, they are 1 number apart! we have twins!

I had to look like 4 times to be sure, but it is so!

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 10:08 AM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2005, 06:46 AM)

Oh, I found your vin. yours;  4732904063 mine ;  4732905940 both 73's 1877 numbers apart.

Like I said above, thats the VIN on my old car

JASON 4732905939
RICK 4732905940

This is really interesting!

Posted by: SLITS Dec 7 2005, 10:12 AM

Ah Hah....another case of seperation at birth......................

Posted by: davep Dec 7 2005, 10:19 AM

Indeed, it is very interesting. Code 98 is a custom color, but an existing paint, so the color had to be a current paint available to VW or Porsche. A paint to match a color sample was code 99, thus a true custom color.

At the time Britt was asking, I did a search for VW and Porsche color codes that looked a match, but did not come up with anything. I wish I could get an actual chip sample of the paint to work with. Computer colors are nearly useless.

Rick, I really need the chassis #, I'll bet they are 1 number off as well. If not, there may be more.

Jason, I need info on the engine, interior color, options, etc.

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 10:45 AM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 08:19 AM)

Jason, I need info on the engine, interior color, options, etc.

I don't know much. Everything had pretty much been altered before I got it. The interior I believe was black. The engine, I don't know. It has 1.8L case with 2.0L Porsche heads. So I doubt its original. It doesn't have a console and I don't know if it ever did. It did have rear defrost from what I can tell.

The history as I know it....

Car came from CA. It was a friend of mine, and he had owned it for a while. He brought it from CA, to AZ. When his HOA started to give him a hard time, he gave it to me for free. Other than that, I know very little and nothing else is peculiar that I can see.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 7 2005, 10:59 AM

1 number apart? 2 pink cars?

insane

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 11:28 AM

QUOTE (Aaron Cox @ Dec 7 2005, 08:59 AM)

1 number apart? 2 pink cars? insane

I just got the chill's! That's cool! Now there may be more to this story than we really know!

Jason, What do you know about the origin of your car?

Want to here sometime really strange? Britt's old car was painted the same red yours was painted....

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 11:28 AM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 08:19 AM)

Indeed, it is very interesting. Code 98 is a custom color, but an existing paint, so the color had to be a current paint available to VW or Porsche. A paint to match a color sample was code 99, thus a true custom color. At the time Britt was asking, I did a search for VW and Porsche color codes that looked a match, but did not come up with anything. I wish I could get an actual chip sample of the paint to work with. Computer colors are nearly useless. Rick, I really need the chassis #, I'll bet they are 1 number off as well. If not, there may be more. Jason, I need info on the engine, interior color, options, etc.

I'll go out and photo the tags at lunch.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 7 2005, 11:29 AM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 7 2005, 08:52 AM)

HOLY F"N SHIT, they are 1 number apart! we have twins!

Posted by: davep Dec 7 2005, 11:40 AM

Jason,

a couple of pointers for determining engine:
check the decal on the evap tank above the fuel tank for the tire description, SR=1.7, HR=2.0
check the engine compartment above the realy board for the engine decal, EA=1.7, GA=2.0
Typically the 2.0 came loaded in 1973 with sway bars, Fuchs alloys, fog lights, chrome bumpers, console. Loop pile carpet as well.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 11:42 AM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 09:40 AM)

Jason, a couple of pointers for determining engine: check the decal on the evap tank above the fuel tank for the tire description, SR=1.7, HR=2.0 check the engine compartment above the realy board for the engine decal, EA=1.7, GA=2.0 Typically the 2.0 came loaded in 1973 with sway bars, Fuchs alloys, fog lights, chrome bumpers, console. Loop pile carpet as well.

Britt's old car doesn't have factory installed sway bars.

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 7 2005, 11:44 AM

this is cool...

i posted the vin of the pink car awhile back and nobody did anything.

but then again i was dodging twelve people that wanted to kill me for the pink car

oblidi oblida life goes on....na na na an life goes on...

b

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 7 2005, 11:47 AM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 7 2005, 10:44 AM)

this is cool... i posted the vin of the pink car awhile back and nobody did anything. but then again i was dodging twelve people that wanted to kill me for the pink car oblidi oblida life goes on....na na na an life goes on... b

knock knock.... get the door its death.

obscure monty python reference

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 7 2005, 11:49 AM

mood is a little mellow today guys...

bombed a physics test and i have this lab report thing due and i aint got a clue.



b

Posted by: SLITS Dec 7 2005, 12:01 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 7 2005, 10:49 AM)

bombed a physics test and i have this lab report thing due and i aint got a clue.

You'll make a great engineer..........................

Posted by: davep Dec 7 2005, 12:06 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 7 2005, 09:44 AM)

i posted the vin of the pink car awhile back and nobody did anything.

Not quite true. I put a lot of effort into trying to find the true paint. I needed you to get me an accurate depiction of the color to work with. I did about all I could with the info available.

And yeah, not too many were pleased that you chopped the front end off when you had offers of alternates.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 7 2005, 01:04 PM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 7 2005, 09:45 AM)

Car came from CA. It was a friend of mine, and he had owned it for a while. He brought it from CA, to AZ. When his HOA started to give him a hard time, he gave it to me for free. Other than that, I know very little and nothing else is peculiar that I can see.

hey jason, is that the guy you got your car from?


old post from 2002 on the pelican bbs ...



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Not quite true. I put a lot of effort into trying to find the true paint. I needed you to get me an accurate depiction of the color to work with. I did about all I could with the info available.

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Now... now... Be nice, <!-- emo&:rolleyes: --><!-- endemo --> Britt saved his car. Britt needed to have his car fixed in short order. He had no wheels. After seeing this car his decision was a no brainer. I think I was an absolute a$$ about the car. This one is truly a parts car. The rust and damage are extensive. It will be a real challenge for me to repair just the rust damage and quite frankly I'm not quite convinced I should. (well almost)

Replacing the front will take a week of evenings. The most time will be spent making a fixture to be sure the pickup points are aligned. Not a real big part of the repair.

I am working to locate a suitable parts car within a couple of hundred mile. If I can locate a parts car with a good front and right quarter panel, maybe some good wiring, and next to free I'll definitely fix it.

For now, I want to find out as much as possible about this car and NOW Jasons car! The puliminary D&A tests show we may have sisters! Now that's exciting!

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 01:30 PM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 09:40 AM)

Jason, a couple of pointers for determining engine: check the decal on the evap tank above the fuel tank for the tire description, SR=1.7, HR=2.0 check the engine compartment above the realy board for the engine decal, EA=1.7, GA=2.0 Typically the 2.0 came loaded in 1973 with sway bars, Fuchs alloys, fog lights, chrome bumpers, console. Loop pile carpet as well.

Both decals MIA.

What I know...
The car didn't have factory sway bars.

When I got the car, it had chrome bumpers and fog lights.
However, the foglights were not Hella, they could have been an afterthought.
But, it does have the factory fog light switch.

When I got the car, it had Rivieras on it.

The guy told me the original color was gaurds red. I don't remember what I thought about that at the time, if he was on crack or if I believed him. I don't remember if he said he re-painted or not. I don't think he did.

Dave, I may be able to graft you a good color sample. I noticed a bolt on the door where the re-paint has chipped off and exposed the original color. I could send you it, or maybe I can find another good piece.

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 01:39 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Dec 7 2005, 11:04 AM)

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 7 2005, 09:45 AM) Car came from CA.  It was a friend of mine, and he had owned it for a while.  He brought it from CA, to AZ.  When his HOA started to give him a hard time, he gave it to me for free.  Other than that, I know very little and nothing else is peculiar that I can see. hey jason, is that the guy you got your car from? old post from 2002 on the pelican bbs ...

NO, Thanks for posting that though. I searched PP way back when(2-3 years ago) I got this car to determine the color code and also saw that post. I looked for it again last night, but I couldn't find it. All I could remember was the P***y pink description. I searched it literally last night, no blacked out letters in P***y and I couldn't find it. I was going to mention here that I saw that post, I just didn't know how to relay the P***y pink context.

Somewhere in that post, I think they conclude that the car was Bahia Red. I thought, until yesterday/today, this car was originally Bahia Red because of that thread. But, I knew the paint code didn't jive.

Now, there may be 3rd?

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 02:05 PM

This is getting interesting...

Just took 4 sir andy pictures of the chassis tag. I'll try again later.

Posted by: davep Dec 7 2005, 02:13 PM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 7 2005, 11:39 AM)

Somewhere in that post, I think they conclude that the car was Bahia Red.  I thought, until yesterday/today, this car was originally Bahia Red because of that thread.  But, I knew the paint code didn't jive. Now, there may be 3rd?

Bahia Red L30E was a standard color for 71 through 74 so it could not be that color. The code 98 means custom and extra cost.
So far, see my own thread, we have 11 VIN's with code 98. That is pretty small percentage of total production. Any custom color demands special treatment IMHO.

Jason, please post the chassis # to be sure I read it correctly.

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 7 2005, 02:36 PM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 12:06 PM)

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 7 2005, 09:44 AM) i posted the vin of the pink car awhile back and nobody did anything. Not quite true. I put a lot of effort into trying to find the true paint. I needed you to get me an accurate depiction of the color to work with. I did about all I could with the info available. And yeah, not too many were pleased that you chopped the front end off when you had offers of alternates.

either here or on pelican the VIN was posted. I know, i had the title right in my hand.

you asked me via email to check the paint code and to take a snapshot of the paint...which I couldn't do.

the car was about 10-15 minutes from where I live for a month or two during the year...and abround 3 hours from where I live now...

b

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 7 2005, 02:47 PM

huh?

Posted by: r_towle Dec 7 2005, 02:51 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2005, 02:17 PM)

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 10:06 AM) QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 7 2005, 09:44 AM) i posted the vin of the pink car awhile back and nobody did anything. Not quite true. I put a lot of effort into trying to find the true paint. I needed you to get me an accurate depiction of the color to work with. I did about all I could with the info available. And yeah, not too many were pleased that you chopped the front end off when you had offers of alternates. Now... now... Be nice, Britt saved his car. Britt needed to have his car fixed in short order. He had no wheels. After seeing this car his decision was a no brainer. I think I was an absolute a$$ about the car. This one is truly a parts car. The rust and damage are extensive. It will be a real challenge for me to repair just the rust damage and quite frankly I'm not quite convinced I should. (well almost) Replacing the front will take a week of evenings. The most time will be spent making a fixture to be sure the pickup points are aligned. Not a real big part of the repair. I am working to locate a suitable parts car within a couple of hundred mile. If I can locate a parts car with a good front and right quarter panel, maybe some good wiring, and next to free I'll definitely fix it. For now, I want to find out as much as possible about this car and NOW Jasons car! The puliminary D&A tests show we may have sisters! Now that's exciting!

the front clip is all yours...for nada.

Rich

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 03:03 PM

QUOTE (r_towle @ Dec 7 2005, 12:51 PM)

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2005, 02:17 PM) QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 10:06 AM) QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 7 2005, 09:44 AM) i posted the vin of the pink car awhile back and nobody did anything. Not quite true. I put a lot of effort into trying to find the true paint. I needed you to get me an accurate depiction of the color to work with. I did about all I could with the info available. And yeah, not too many were pleased that you chopped the front end off when you had offers of alternates. Now... now... Be nice, Britt saved his car. Britt needed to have his car fixed in short order. He had no wheels. After seeing this car his decision was a no brainer. I think I was an absolute a$$ about the car. This one is truly a parts car. The rust and damage are extensive. It will be a real challenge for me to repair just the rust damage and quite frankly I'm not quite convinced I should. (well almost) Replacing the front will take a week of evenings. The most time will be spent making a fixture to be sure the pickup points are aligned. Not a real big part of the repair. I am working to locate a suitable parts car within a couple of hundred mile. If I can locate a parts car with a good front and right quarter panel, maybe some good wiring, and next to free I'll definitely fix it. For now, I want to find out as much as possible about this car and NOW Jasons car! The puliminary D&A tests show we may have sisters! Now that's exciting! the front clip is all yours...for nada. Rich

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 03:05 PM

I couldn't get a good photo of the chassis number. But the number is 4359531 .

Posted by: Aaron Cox Dec 7 2005, 03:07 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2005, 02:05 PM)

I couldn't get a good photo of the chassis number. But the number is 4359531 .

hold button until it focuses....depress

Posted by: MJHanna Dec 7 2005, 03:20 PM

Porsche did a "buble gum " colored cars cars at that time they were used in some of the ads most were 911's One of my friends has on that was purple, and was repainted aburnine (sp) They could have done some 914's as part of the ad campain.

Posted by: davep Dec 7 2005, 03:39 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2005, 01:05 PM)

the chassis number is 4359531 .

Wow, that is weird, two days apart and not consecutive. Almost blows my theory apart about painting in batches.

Don't worry Britt, I got over it. I knew you had access difficulties at the time. Also, I enjoy the hunt so the time was well spent.

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 04:18 PM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 12:13 PM)

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 7 2005, 11:39 AM) Somewhere in that post, I think they conclude that the car was Bahia Red.  I thought, until yesterday/today, this car was originally Bahia Red because of that thread.  But, I knew the paint code didn't jive. Now, there may be 3rd? Bahia Red L30E was a standard color for 71 through 74 so it could not be that color. The code 98 means custom and extra cost. So far, see my own thread, we have 11 VIN's with code 98. That is pretty small percentage of total production. Any custom color demands special treatment IMHO. Jason, please post the chassis # to be sure I read it correctly.

4339546

Posted by: kwales Dec 7 2005, 07:39 PM

So if Santa brings you a whole bunch of little bottles of p****y pink fingernail polish, how long would it take you to paint the car?

Ken

Posted by: davep Dec 7 2005, 07:50 PM

Thanks Jason, just wanted to confirm.

In my paint chip brochure for 1973 there is an optional paint for the 911 called 'raspberry' and it looks like an excellent candidate. Not listed for 72 or 74. Can't find a code for it though.

Ah, maybe not so fast. In my paint & upholstery book it has color 024 / 4510 as rose red/fraise, however fraise translates as strawberry

http://www.paintscratch.com
choose Porsche 1973

aubergine is 025 / 4010
guards red or India red is 027 / 2510
sepia brown is 415 / 5410

these are all 1973 colors.
by 1977 there is
magenta or fucsia = 009 / H2V9 in the new code system.
however PPG says magenta was available from 73 to 77

Posted by: jasons Dec 7 2005, 09:04 PM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 05:50 PM)

Thanks Jason, just wanted to confirm. In my paint chip brochure for 1973 there is an optional paint for the 911 called 'raspberry' and it looks like an excellent candidate. Not listed for 72 or 74. Can't find a code for it though. Ah, maybe not so fast. In my paint & upholstery book it has color 024 / 4510 as rose red/fraise, however fraise translates as strawberry http://www.paintscratch.com choose Porsche 1973

It looks like that rasberry to me. Thats the best fit so far.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 7 2005, 09:41 PM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 7 2005, 07:04 PM)

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 7 2005, 05:50 PM) Thanks Jason, just wanted to confirm. In my paint chip brochure for 1973 there is an optional paint for the 911 called 'raspberry' and it looks like an excellent candidate. Not listed for 72 or 74. Can't find a code for it though. Ah, maybe not so fast. In my paint & upholstery book it has color 024 / 4510 as rose red/fraise, however fraise translates as strawberry http://www.paintscratch.com choose Porsche 1973 It looks like that rasberry to me. Thats the best fit so far.

I agree! Looks like the raspberry. Cool!

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2005, 12:25 AM

Just did search on the Bird Board for Mkinne. His last post was 2003. I sent him an email and a PM over on the Bird. If he still has the same email address maybe he'll join us and help shed some more light on the subject.

Posted by: seanery Dec 8 2005, 08:39 AM

I go away for a couple days and we seem to have a cool mystery unfolding here!

Posted by: davep Dec 8 2005, 10:50 AM

I found that Matt Kinne has an entry here, but no posts, so I emailed him also. That is the car I added in my post to the code 98 thread.

So can we agree to call it Rose Red / Raspberry?

Posted by: jasons Dec 8 2005, 12:17 PM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 8 2005, 08:50 AM)

I found that Matt Kinne has an entry here, but no posts, so I emailed him also. That is the car I added in my post to the code 98 thread. So can we agree to call it Rose Red / Raspberry?

I kinda like P***y Pink

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2005, 05:28 PM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 8 2005, 10:17 AM)

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 8 2005, 08:50 AM) I found that Matt Kinne has an entry here, but no posts, so I emailed him also. That is the car I added in my post to the code 98 thread. So can we agree to call it Rose Red / Raspberry? I kinda like P***y Pink

I hope Matt joins in here.

Off the record like the P***y Pink too, But for the record I like Raspberry.

I'm going to see if I can get a pint mixed, spray a test panel, and compare it to my car.

Dave, pm me your address and I may be able to send you a sample of the color as it is on the Hottie.

Posted by: jasons Dec 8 2005, 05:43 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 8 2005, 03:28 PM)

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 8 2005, 10:17 AM) QUOTE (davep @ Dec 8 2005, 08:50 AM) I found that Matt Kinne has an entry here, but no posts, so I emailed him also. That is the car I added in my post to the code 98 thread. So can we agree to call it Rose Red / Raspberry? I kinda like P***y Pink I hope Matt joins in here. Off the record like the P***y Pink too, But for the record I like Raspberry. I'm going to see if I can get a pint mixed, spray a test panel, and compare it to my car. Dave, pm me your address and I may be able to send you a sample of the color as it is on the Hottie.

I'm going to have a real crisis with this pink color thing. I am not planning a resto on this car. I am planning more of a street racer/de/autox car with flares. Pink was not at the top of my list, not even second, not even on the list.

I would be curious to see a good sized panel in this color. Maybe, I can find it in my heart to at least give the car its orginal color.


But Pink?!?!?

Posted by: GWN7 Dec 8 2005, 06:02 PM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 8 2005, 03:43 PM)

Off the record like the P***y Pink too, But for the record I like Raspberry. I'm going to see if I can get a pint mixed, spray a test panel, and compare it to my car. Dave, pm me your address and I may be able to send you a sample of the color as it is on the Hottie. [/QUOTE] I'm going to have a real crisis with this pink color thing. I am not planning a resto on this car. I am planning more of a street racer/de/autox car with flares. Pink was not at the top of my list, not even second, not even on the list. I would be curious to see a good sized panel in this color. Maybe, I can find it in my heart to at least give the car its orginal color. But Pink?!?!?

Just think of how bad the other guys will feel when you beat them in a pink car.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2005, 06:09 PM

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I hope Matt joins in here.

Off the record like the P***y Pink too, But for the record I like Raspberry.

I'm going to see if I can get a pint mixed, spray a test panel, and compare it to my car.

Dave, pm me your address and I may be able to send you a sample of the color as it is on the Hottie. <!-- QuoteEnd --></td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'><!-- QuoteEEnd -->
I'm going to have a real crisis with this pink color thing. I am not planning a resto on this car. I am planning more of a street racer/de/autox car with flares. Pink was not at the top of my list, not even second, not even on the list.

I would be curious to see a good sized panel in this color. Maybe, I can find it in my heart to at least give the car its orginal color.


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The color is a very Hot Raspberry color on Britt's old car. I wouldn't call it pink.

We'll I guess I would call it pink, specially when I spanked a tail dragger with twice the HP! <!-- emo&:headbanger: --><!-- endemo -->

For now think of it as Raspberry.

Really, paint it what you want. Then I'll have the only Raspberry car know to exist. <!-- emo&:headbanger: --><!-- endemo --> Except for the missing Matt.... <!-- emo&:idea: --><!-- endemo -->

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 8 2005, 06:11 PM

dude give me your vin tag, i'll paint my car pink.

b

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 8 2005, 06:12 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Dec 8 2005, 04:11 PM)

dude give me your vin tag, i'll paint my car pink. b

Not Fair!









































Kidding

Posted by: MJHanna Dec 9 2005, 06:42 AM

I've got a book on some of Porsche literature / sales brochure. There was German ad for a 1972 911 the car appears to be Pink / raspberry is the 914 a 72?

Posted by: MJHanna Dec 9 2005, 06:50 AM

this is on a 911 S


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Posted by: MJHanna Dec 9 2005, 06:52 AM

same time frame as the Pink 914's


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Posted by: davep Dec 9 2005, 07:36 AM

That 911 appears to be Aubergine or perhaps Lilac, I'd need to know the paint code. These colors were current in the period 1970 to 1974 and perhaps later.

Posted by: maf914 Dec 9 2005, 07:50 AM

When the IROC series first began they used Porsche 911's which were painted very bright colors. I can't remember, but I bet there were some pink, fuschia, or rasberry colors used.

Posted by: MJHanna Dec 9 2005, 07:50 AM

QUOTE (davep @ Dec 9 2005, 07:36 AM)

That 911 appears to be Aubergine or perhaps Lilac, I'd need to know the paint code. These colors were current in the period 1970 to 1974 and perhaps later.

The car was repaint Aubergine, I belive it originally was Lilac as can be seen in the truck pic and center tunnel. I'll try to get the code for you.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 9 2005, 08:04 AM

I nominate this thead for Classic status! All the years I've owned 914's I never knew such outragous colors were available. I think the discussion is casting light a whole new direction for research. Coming from a body shop background and painting thousands of cars the same blues, burgandys and vanilla ho hum, I'm really enjoying this exchange.

I had a nice chat with Davep on the phone last light. Dave is a very interesting guy.

BTW; it sounds like someone he knows may have done a 928 conversion in a 914. I told him it's another Alien sighting until we have pictures.

Posted by: davep Dec 9 2005, 11:14 AM

Thanks Rick, it was a real pleasure talking to you. The period colors were rather funky, and many I like better than the current lot.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 9 2005, 11:40 AM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 9 2005, 07:04 AM)

All the years I've owned 914's I never knew such outragous colors were available.

well, than you're going to enjoy this bit of information i got from a former employee at the factory in weissach ...

turns out, ferry porsche had a thing for those bright, psychedelic colors.
my source tells me that during the prototype phase, he often ordered the cars to be painted in "outragous" colors and color combinations.

that's how #4 got it's lilac interior/trunk color ...
Andy

Posted by: jd74914 Dec 9 2005, 12:16 PM

I thought that it was Ferdinand Piech that liked the starnge colors.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 9 2005, 12:19 PM

QUOTE (jd74914 @ Dec 9 2005, 11:16 AM)

I thought that it was Ferdinand Piech that liked the starnge colors.

i was told it was ferry ...


anyways, one of the two dirty old man was into the '60s colors ...



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Posted by: bd1308 Dec 9 2005, 12:59 PM

colors....

me like colors.

Posted by: Stutgart46 Dec 9 2005, 02:08 PM

It took me forever to do the research, but I have come to the following conclusion. These cars were painted for a pair of Gastroenterologists. That had a partnership and did some medicine development on the side. It seems that the Dr. Pepto and Dr. Bismol purchased these cars as gift to one another.
So Rick you must have Pepto and Jason must have Bismol.
Congratulations, the mystery is solved.

Posted by: McMark Dec 9 2005, 05:52 PM

That 911 is probably Lilac. It certainly ain't Aubergine.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 12 2005, 08:27 PM

I sent DuPont an email last week. I got a call from a paint tech today. He didn't have a clue about the Raspberry color. Once I gave him the link Davep listed to paintscratch.com he was able to find a code that he thinks will match.

The code is 33768 only available in Centari or their Nason acrylic enamel paint systems. I'm going to the local Dupont supplier to have a pint mixed. I want to spray out some test panels.

Posted by: jasons Dec 12 2005, 11:25 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 12 2005, 06:27 PM)

I sent DuPont an email last week. I got a call from a paint tech today. He didn't have a clue about the Raspberry color. Once I gave him the link Davep listed to paintscratch.com he was able to find a code that he thinks will match. The code is 33768 only available in Centari or their Nason acrylic enamel paint systems. I'm going to the local Dupont supplier to have a pint mixed. I want to spray out some test panels.

Rick if you can send me a small sample of a painted panel, I can verify it is my color too.

THX

Posted by: carr914 Dec 13 2005, 05:07 AM

Here's a picture of the IROC cars including the Strawberry Pink car that was driven by David Pearson and Al Unser. This car later won the 1980 SCCA Trans AM Championship.

T.C.


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Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 13 2005, 07:46 AM

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 12 2005, 09:25 PM)

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 12 2005, 06:27 PM) I sent DuPont an email last week. I got a call from a paint tech today. He didn't have a clue about the Raspberry color. Once I gave him the link Davep listed to paintscratch.com he was able to find a code that he thinks will match. The code is 33768 only available in Centari or their Nason acrylic enamel paint systems. I'm going to the local Dupont supplier to have a pint mixed. I want to spray out some test panels. Rick if you can send me a small sample of a painted panel, I can verify it is my color too. THX

Will do. It won't be for month or so. I'm working late everyday for the next several weeks. I have no time and no life.

Posted by: mkinne Dec 13 2005, 07:28 PM

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 8 2005, 03:28 PM)

QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 8 2005, 10:17 AM) QUOTE (davep @ Dec 8 2005, 08:50 AM) I found that Matt Kinne has an entry here, but no posts, so I emailed him also. That is the car I added in my post to the code 98 thread. So can we agree to call it Rose Red / Raspberry? I kinda like P***y Pink I hope Matt joins in here. Off the record like the P***y Pink too, But for the record I like Raspberry. I'm going to see if I can get a pint mixed, spray a test panel, and compare it to my car. Dave, pm me your address and I may be able to send you a sample of the color as it is on the Hottie.

Aw jeebus, thought i'd escaped. Now i'm gonna get sucked back in.

About the car:
VIN 4732908605 (1973)
Was 1.7L, pink (code 98) w/ tan interior and chrome bumpers.
Now 2.0L, metallic black w/ black interior (and chrome bumpers).
Has been in the family since around 1976. Second owners, I think.
Some more recent pics here > http://rider914.smugmug.com/gallery/446239/1/17961366

There is still some original pink in the hard to reach places. I'll take some pics, but that'll have to wait until I get home. Am in MI now (for work) thru 12/23, then i'll probly disappear for awhile on the http://rider914.smugmug.com/photos/43404169-L.jpg before getting back to work in '06.

(Three years ago, when I escaped from the 914 tinker-bug to pursue other passions, I was searching for subaru conversion info and found very little. Now it appears that every other thread is suby related. Must resist reading more...)

- Matt

Posted by: jasons Dec 14 2005, 08:11 AM

QUOTE (mkinne @ Dec 13 2005, 05:28 PM)

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Dec 8 2005, 03:28 PM) QUOTE (jasons @ Dec 8 2005, 10:17 AM) QUOTE (davep @ Dec 8 2005, 08:50 AM) I found that Matt Kinne has an entry here, but no posts, so I emailed him also. That is the car I added in my post to the code 98 thread. So can we agree to call it Rose Red / Raspberry? I kinda like P***y Pink I hope Matt joins in here. Off the record like the P***y Pink too, But for the record I like Raspberry. I'm going to see if I can get a pint mixed, spray a test panel, and compare it to my car. Dave, pm me your address and I may be able to send you a sample of the color as it is on the Hottie. Aw jeebus, thought i'd escaped. Now i'm gonna get sucked back in. About the car: VIN 4732908605 (1973) Was 1.7L, pink (code 98) w/ tan interior and chrome bumpers. Now 2.0L, metallic black w/ black interior (and chrome bumpers). Has been in the family since around 1976. Second owners, I think. Some more recent pics here > http://rider914.smugmug.com/gallery/446239/1/17961366 There is still some original pink in the hard to reach places. I'll take some pics, but that'll have to wait until I get home. Am in MI now (for work) thru 12/23, then i'll probly disappear for awhile on the http://rider914.smugmug.com/photos/43404169-L.jpg before getting back to work in '06. (Three years ago, when I escaped from the 914 tinker-bug to pursue other passions, I was searching for subaru conversion info and found very little. Now it appears that every other thread is suby related. Must resist reading more...) - Matt

Welcome to the madness. I am glad you could chime in and add your car to the "P***y Pink Car Club"! Actually you may be the founder going back to your PP post way back when.

Your car looks killer in black.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 14 2005, 10:36 AM

Killer! Cool!

Posted by: GWN7 Jan 22 2006, 07:14 PM

when you get to it mabey http://www.autointeriors.biz/Complete_Custom_Interiors/Pinked_Range_Rover.html is the type of interior it should get....

Posted by: bd1308 Jan 22 2006, 07:16 PM

i'm starting to see more and more hot pink show up in my front trunk from huge crap shuffling around and chipping the top layer of paint.

b

Posted by: redshift Jan 22 2006, 07:20 PM

Rick, I know of a couple 911s in that very color, and there was also a single 914 around the 85-6 time frame in Atlanta, I used to see it frequently in, and around the Smyrna area.

911s were both 74s I think, and Lauderdale/Miami.



M

Posted by: bd1308 Jan 22 2006, 07:26 PM

QUOTE (redshift @ Jan 22 2006, 07:20 PM)

Rick, I know of a couple 911s in that very color, and there was also a single 914 around the 85-6 time frame in Atlanta, I used to see it frequently in, and around the Smyrna area. 911s were both 74s I think, and Lauderdale/Miami. M

I have reason to believe that this 914 did come from GA.

Although my 914 came from the Athens, AL area....

b

Posted by: redshift Jan 22 2006, 07:29 PM

Bruce was just saying that it might be the same car..

Am I right in thinking it's metalic, but not really metal flake?


M

Posted by: bd1308 Jan 22 2006, 07:32 PM

it doesnt have a metallic look to it...

it honestly looks like pepto-bismol.

b

Posted by: Thorshammer Jan 22 2006, 08:42 PM

Just saw this post,

I used to do alot of window tint when I was in college. I tinted 2 930's that were this exact color, the color was a special order from the factory and the color dated back until 72 according to the owner, of the two 930's. He was very concerned about the condition of the paint and how the cars were handled. He had an RSR painted the same color, and it had been damaged and when repaired, it never matched.

The name of the color I think you have is Porsche "Special Red" it was never coded that I or the owner of the 930's knew of. I had seen it shot over a pearl base over silver, and it just stood out and was probably the most obnoxious color I had ever seen

I loved it. The most stunning car I ever layed my eyes on. and it looked the best when I laid some sweet tint on the windows. 5 % black out don't you know.

Look under the code "Porsche Special Red"


Erik Madsen

Posted by: grasshopper Jun 5 2006, 09:51 PM

ummm....so did we ever figure out any real details about these two (three) cars?? I have been doing a lot of research on these cars the last couple days, and I would really like to know about these two. They had to have been ordered as a pair.... has anyone sent a letter to PCNA?? ask the factory if they have any documented info on these cars??

Posted by: jasons Jun 6 2006, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Jun 5 2006, 08:51 PM)

ummm....so did we ever figure out any real details about these two (three) cars?? I have been doing a lot of research on these cars the last couple days, and I would really like to know about these two. They had to have been ordered as a pair.... has anyone sent a letter to PCNA?? ask the factory if they have any documented info on these cars??

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 6 2006, 09:28 AM

I've been busy with other things lately. The car rests inside my garage. The wife wants me to scrap it. I told her to mind her own business. She didn't like that too much, but I am building a car for her now so she is letting sleeping dogs lay for now. If I'm going to fix this one, I need to locate a donor close to me that is free or next to it. So any MN or WI guys that are getting rid of a donor keep this poor soul in mind.

Jason, I posted the code in this thread. If you decide to paint the car Raspberry, that would be cool! If you don't it's your car. I'm still getting some paint to shoot a test panel. I'll send you and DaveP a test panel.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 6 2006, 09:37 AM

Update:

I just ordered a pint from my local DuPont store, They are mixing it now. $ 26.00 a pint! Ouch!

BTW: They list it as Strawberry not Raspberry. It was noted earlier that the German translation for the color is Strawberry. We'll see....

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 6 2006, 09:44 AM

Jason... please do. Too special of a color to paint over. Rick I hope you can save it.

Posted by: grasshopper Jun 6 2006, 09:47 AM

hey rick, if you decide to quit on the car, I will make you an offer you cant resist. Same with you jason. I would DIE to have BOTH of these cars in my garage.

Posted by: SirAndy Jun 6 2006, 10:36 AM

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jun 6 2006, 08:44 AM)

Jason... please do. Too special of a color to paint over. Rick I hope you can save it.

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 6 2006, 03:25 PM

Just picked up the paint. It's a match. I'll try to shoot some test panels this weekend.

Posted by: grasshopper Jun 6 2006, 09:37 PM

well..you got a pic of the paint??

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 6 2006, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Jun 6 2006, 07:37 PM)

Posted by: bd1308 Jun 7 2006, 03:43 AM

Rick, that kid is freaky...

our plan is working...the one we discussed at the greek place. I have some testing subjects

b

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 7 2006, 07:05 AM

Rick, that kid is freaky...

our plan is working...the one we discussed at the greek place. I have some testing subjects

b

Posted by: grasshopper Jun 7 2006, 09:18 AM

I dont appreciate being part of a science project! Just let me have the P*ssy Pink car and everything will end happily

Posted by: bd1308 Jun 7 2006, 09:19 AM

QUOTE(grasshopper @ Jun 7 2006, 09:18 AM)

I dont appreciate being part of a science project! Just let me have the P*ssy Pink car and everything will end happily

Posted by: grasshopper Jun 7 2006, 09:29 AM

do I get to drive a delorean??

Posted by: scotty b Jun 7 2006, 11:19 AM

Rick just a werd of advise when it comes to Nason paint......RUN! That stuff isn't bad to shoot but if you have to repaiar it it is complete crap!! The paint supplier I deal with has actually stopped selling it because they had so many complaints. I shot 2 cars with it and doubt I will do a 3rd.I assume if you paid 25.00 for a pint you got the Centari anyway

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 7 2006, 12:26 PM

Rick just a werd of advise when it comes to Nason paint......RUN! That stuff isn't bad to shoot but if you have to repaiar it it is complete crap!! The paint supplier I deal with has actually stopped selling it because they had so many complaints. I shot 2 cars with it and doubt I will do a 3rd.I assume if you paid 25.00 for a pint you got the Centari anyway

Posted by: lylegd Feb 11 2007, 08:32 PM

QUOTE(davep @ Dec 7 2005, 06:50 PM)

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 11 2007, 08:47 PM

QUOTE(lylegd @ Feb 11 2007, 06:32 PM)

QUOTE(davep @ Dec 7 2005, 06:50 PM)

Thanks Jason, just wanted to confirm.

In my paint chip brochure for 1973 there is an optional paint for the 911 called 'raspberry' and it looks like an excellent candidate. Not listed for 72 or 74. Can't find a code for it though.

Ah, maybe not so fast. In my paint & upholstery book it has color 024 / 4510 as rose red/fraise, however fraise translates as strawberry

http://www.paintscratch.com
choose Porsche 1973

aubergine is 025 / 4010
guards red or India red is 027 / 2510
sepia brown is 415 / 5410

these are all 1973 colors.
by 1977 there is
magenta or fucsia = 009 / H2V9 in the new code system.
however PPG says magenta was available from 73 to 77

The Porsche Paint number for Rasberry is 024, the Ditzler Paint number equivilent is 72002. The paint catalog says it was used on Porsche 911s from 1972 to 1975.
I should know, I have a 1975 914 painted Rasberry. Lyle D.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 18 2007, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 11 2007, 06:47 PM)

QUOTE(lylegd @ Feb 11 2007, 06:32 PM)

QUOTE(davep @ Dec 7 2005, 06:50 PM)

Thanks Jason, just wanted to confirm.

In my paint chip brochure for 1973 there is an optional paint for the 911 called 'raspberry' and it looks like an excellent candidate. Not listed for 72 or 74. Can't find a code for it though.

Ah, maybe not so fast. In my paint & upholstery book it has color 024 / 4510 as rose red/fraise, however fraise translates as strawberry

http://www.paintscratch.com
choose Porsche 1973

aubergine is 025 / 4010
guards red or India red is 027 / 2510
sepia brown is 415 / 5410

these are all 1973 colors.
by 1977 there is
magenta or fucsia = 009 / H2V9 in the new code system.
however PPG says magenta was available from 73 to 77

The Porsche Paint number for Rasberry is 024, the Ditzler Paint number equivilent is 72002. The paint catalog says it was used on Porsche 911s from 1972 to 1975.
I should know, I have a 1975 914 painted Rasberry. Lyle D.

Lyle! Is it the factory color for your car or did you color change it to Raspberry?

Posted by: davep Feb 19 2007, 02:22 PM

Lyle has emailed me, and it was originally silver. He is on the road.

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 19 2007, 05:06 PM

QUOTE(davep @ Feb 19 2007, 12:22 PM)

Posted by: mrgreenjeans Feb 19 2007, 05:46 PM

QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 19 2007, 07:06 PM)

QUOTE(davep @ Feb 19 2007, 12:22 PM)

Lyle has emailed me, and it was originally silver. He is on the road.

Thanks Dave! I hope to shoot those samples soon.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Feb 20 2007, 10:20 AM

Posted by: sirnose Mar 1 2007, 11:17 PM

I was on a job in Tiawan back in '98 with a guy from the Los Angeles area - don't remember his name (Matt maybe) but he was a scene painter for movies etc if it jogs anybody else's memory. Anyway, we talked cars and he told me about his family's collection of 914s.

He told me he had one that had A/C and that it was originally pink from the factory. The story he was told when they got it was that it was a gift from Hugh Hefner to Barbie Benton when she became Playmate of the Year. Don't remember anymore about it than that but would guess that would help establish year.

P**** Pink for the color name may be more accurate than anybody knew.

Posted by: bd1308 Mar 1 2007, 11:49 PM

I know of two that came from TN

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 27 2008, 10:29 PM

Posted by: davep Apr 28 2008, 09:22 AM

and I'm still waiting for samples.

Posted by: jasons Apr 28 2008, 09:30 AM

For shits n' grins.... Here are a few Raspberry 911 pics I have collected. And, one 914GT I photoshopped.

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 28 2008, 10:19 AM

Sorry, I have been busy and when I haven't, I forgot about it. I'll put this back on the burner...

Posted by: keske968 Apr 28 2008, 12:45 PM

Think the car may have been an aftermarket paint job in tribute of the famous 917 pink pig? Just a thought

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 28 2008, 01:29 PM

QUOTE(keske968 @ Apr 28 2008, 10:45 AM)

Posted by: rick 918-S May 14 2010, 07:12 AM

The mystery of the pink cars has a new clue! My friend that owns the 280SL that I'm repairing found this video link!

HOLY CRAP!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRuHA-MREs

Posted by: KELTY360 May 14 2010, 08:02 AM

Posted by: rsrguy3 May 14 2010, 09:37 AM

I just caught up with this thread. And I gotta say, I'm liking it. I'm stoked, cause I now have a name for that pink color, as I've always loved it. It should make it easier to build a car for the wife now, as she's a pink freak.
I get the whole color search thing, as I spent forever looking for that very light, extremely vibrant blue. It was a bitch finding that code, and now that I have a gallon of it, I'm still not sure I've got it right, I've been told it's either mexico, or rivierra blue..... so ya, I totally get the frustration, as well as the drive to get it right. Carry on!

Posted by: cgnj May 14 2010, 05:31 PM

Maybe Carl Sagan rode in it!

http://nicksagan.blogs.com/nick_sagan_online/2006/12/dad.html

Posted by: rick 918-S Jun 19 2010, 10:53 AM

For those who stumble onto this thread sometime in the future I now have Jasons Raspberry car. I still plan on repairing the car in the post. I have a Celette now which will make repairing the front clip easy. So eventually these will be twin sisters.


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Posted by: spare time toys Jul 15 2010, 08:11 AM

so whats with the other one in the photo with the new project?

Posted by: RobW Jul 15 2010, 08:16 AM

Sign me up for the MN work weekend!

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 15 2010, 09:12 AM

QUOTE(RobW @ Jul 15 2010, 06:16 AM)

Sign me up for the MN work weekend!