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Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:18 PM

I have been wanting to get the 914 to the Brown County State park and take some pics. Today was the day

And all of the recent posts on Mueller's needle bearings provided even more motivation to drive the car a bit. I put on about 90 miles today paying particular attention to the ride quality. I have the Mueller bearings on front and rear. These bearings are a huge improvement over stock and make for a VERY NICE RIDE! The bearings are one of the items that seem to be expensive at the time of purchase but when driving the car the thoughts are wow that was a smart decision.

Here are a few pics.



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Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:21 PM

I love this location.


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Posted by: Rand Jun 29 2006, 09:23 PM

Wow. That is beeeeeutiful!! I'm stoked to see it on the road! Kudos and congrats.

Posted by: Michael N Jun 29 2006, 09:27 PM

Looks super nice! Who makes the front valance on your car?

Posted by: SGB Jun 29 2006, 09:29 PM

wowie zowie! Bee-u-ti-ful!! Location does help frame the subject. Great job all around.

Posted by: Lou W Jun 29 2006, 09:34 PM

Great job Doug, you do fantastic work, just don't get it dirty.

Posted by: drgchapman Jun 29 2006, 09:34 PM

Yeah baby! That is one goooood looookin' ride.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:34 PM

Just had to get in the grass for the green background


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Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:37 PM

The interior is nearly done. I still need to install the center console.


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Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:41 PM

This location should be familiar to some it is the same location of the group picture taken at the 03 FFC.


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Posted by: GWN7 Jun 29 2006, 09:47 PM

Nice Doug

Posted by: itsa914 Jun 29 2006, 09:52 PM

You actually took it on the road, where it could get dirty or worse yet a bird could on it. This is one nice car, seen it in person. Great job Doug.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:53 PM

Thanks! The front valence came from my first 914 that I bought in Indianapolis, so I do not know who made it. Based on the info from the guy that I bought the car from, he likely bought it from Tweeks when they were in Indy.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 29 2006, 09:59 PM

The top side is good and clean, but not the bottom side anymore. I am amazed at how quickly dirt and dust has accumulated on the bottom side .

Posted by: Midtowner Jun 29 2006, 10:16 PM

Wow! Great looking ride!

Posted by: BarberDave Jun 30 2006, 04:18 AM

Doug:
You going to make it to Garolds event ,Aug. 5th in Portage. Can't wait to see it. Dave

Posted by: jim_hoyland Jun 30 2006, 05:58 AM

Doug,

Thanks for sharing; the car and the back ground are great; now enjoy !

Posted by: Eric_Shea Jun 30 2006, 08:46 AM

Brown County SP is so beautiful I love that area around Nashville. The car is simply amazing. Congratulations!

Posted by: mudfoot76 Jun 30 2006, 09:07 AM

WOW!! Is that the same car that you were driving at FFC 04? I guess you won't be winning dirtiest engine bay anymore

I need to check availability for Garold's BBQ, but if I can go, and if you are going, want to meet up and caravan?

Posted by: arc914 Jun 30 2006, 09:26 AM

I am so jealous.my 73 is just out of paint and still missing some parts.Yours looks fabulous.
Where did you get your interior carpet?
Andrew in the Soo

Posted by: Air_Cooled_Nut Jun 30 2006, 09:38 AM

Love the air dam (that's what I'm running), love the color (same as my Squareback), love the rims (polished or chromed?)!

My air dam from my previous teener:

Got mine from AA in the late '90s.

Posted by: Van914 Jun 30 2006, 09:40 AM

Great car!

Wish that airdam was still made.

van914

Posted by: WRX914 Jun 30 2006, 09:42 AM

The car looks fantastic. In my opinion, a perfect example of an OEM resto!

again congrats!

Posted by: WRX914 Jun 30 2006, 09:43 AM

even though I am sure it is better than OEM!

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Jun 30 2006, 09:46 AM

Hi Doug,

Gorgeous 914 and detailed to perfection. I love the personal touches like the painted crest on the steering wheel pad.

You have now entered a place on the porch with the big dogs. Congratulations on a beautiful restoration.

Tom

Posted by: "Z" Jun 30 2006, 09:50 AM

Who did your carpets?

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 30 2006, 09:53 AM

Not the same car that I drove to FFC in 04. That one was too far gone to restore -I am parting it out.

Not able to make it to Garold's on the 5th

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 30 2006, 09:59 AM

I bought the carpet from Dave at GPR. It is an Auto's Int'l carpet set. I was able to buy it for less from Dave than buying from Auto's Int'l direct.

I installed the carpet. No glue at all so far. I have a couple of small tweeks to get it to lay just a bit better.

Posted by: "Z" Jun 30 2006, 10:02 AM

Looks nice....I need to do a kit in the /6 I just bought. I've used APPBIZ in the past.

I'm leaning towards something light....I'm tired of all black interiors. The new ride has a dark red/burgundy exterior.

Posted by: Doug Leggins Jun 30 2006, 10:06 AM

I liked the air dam from the first time that I saw it!

I have checked out the link to your squareback -nice!

The wheels are polished. Al Reed did an outstanding job on the wheels.

Posted by: Flat VW Jun 30 2006, 10:15 AM

Boy, no kiddin'. This is one to see fellas, probably the nicestest teener I've ever seen. Nicer than new.




By trailer....

John

P.S. Howdy William!