Sepia Brown 914-4, at Garold's |
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Sepia Brown 914-4, at Garold's |
gms |
Aug 15 2016, 02:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
While at the Garold 914 Fest I noticed that he had a Sepia Brown 914. It has the 98 color code which means paint to Porsche color.
I have never seen one before and I hope someone will take on the project to restore it because I am thinking it might be worth it. |
gms |
Aug 15 2016, 02:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,695 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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GaroldShaffer |
Aug 15 2016, 02:43 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
It is a 73 2.0L with the all the options. I can get some better pictures tomorrow, it's pouring rain here now. These are pictures from when I picked it up. Make no mistake it is rough.
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Vapor_locked |
Aug 15 2016, 03:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 1-August 12 From: the middle of the time before Member No.: 14,746 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I haven't been able to stop thinking about how cool this car is and could be again, unfortunately, it's beyond my financial capabilities @ the moment - but I too believe this one is worth the effort!!!
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billh1963 |
Aug 15 2016, 04:21 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Cool! That would match my '72 911 Scotty is working on!
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theleschyouknow |
Aug 15 2016, 04:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
that is a cool color
the karman plate has been painted over so I would imagine it's been repainted at sometime -whether original or not who knows (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) hopefully someone can save it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
Vapor_locked |
Aug 15 2016, 05:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 1-August 12 From: the middle of the time before Member No.: 14,746 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
that is a cool color the karman plate has been painted over so I would imagine it's been repainted at sometime -whether original or not who knows (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) hopefully someone can save it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl There was some discussion about this on Saturday during the bbq. It no doubt has been painted, as you noted the tag was sprayed over - but the inside of the trunks, as well as some spots on the body (where the poor respray had chipped away) revealed what I personally believe is the original paint - thats what led to the checking of the paint tag. But, it really boiled down to - how many cars have you ever seen color changed TO sepia from another color? I've seen plenty changed from sepia to something else! not saying it couldn't have happend, but.... Someone should do this car justice, I would love to be able to take this on as a project, but it isn't in the cards for me right now - if it was, I'd have to try to talk Garold out of his 'office chairs' as I think they'd fit the car perfectly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) |
theleschyouknow |
Aug 15 2016, 06:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
that is a cool color the karman plate has been painted over so I would imagine it's been repainted at sometime -whether original or not who knows (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) hopefully someone can save it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl There was some discussion about this on Saturday during the bbq. It no doubt has been painted, as you noted the tag was sprayed over - but the inside of the trunks, as well as some spots on the body (where the poor respray had chipped away) revealed what I personally believe is the original paint - thats what led to the checking of the paint tag. But, it really boiled down to - how many cars have you ever seen color changed TO sepia from another color? I've seen plenty changed from sepia to something else! not saying it couldn't have happend, but.... Someone should do this car justice, I would love to be able to take this on as a project, but it isn't in the cards for me right now - if it was, I'd have to try to talk Garold out of his 'office chairs' as I think they'd fit the car perfectly! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) ha! agreed I figured it had been discussed if I ever have the means and opportunity I can't promise I wouldn't the go sepia brown route - it'd look cool with joe at series9's yellow ATS's on it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 15 2016, 08:47 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
My very first 914 - '73 2.0 Appearance group car Sepia Brown with brown interior. Terrific car. Bought it new.
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colingreene |
Aug 15 2016, 11:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I once saw a 914-6 painted that brown. it originally was irish green.
I wanted to excavate my arteries with a stick it was so bad. |
designerguy90 |
Aug 16 2016, 11:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 21-July 14 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 17,666 Region Association: None |
It was a sweet car to crawl around in Garold that's for sure!
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GaroldShaffer |
Aug 29 2016, 02:03 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Took some time today to take some pictures. I am shocked at how nice the longs look. Just might make a project for someone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) No doubt that it will need a ton of work, but it is a 73 2.0L with paint to order paint job.
And before anyone says, yes I know I have a sickness. I just can't help myself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Attached image(s) |
dlee6204 |
Aug 29 2016, 02:40 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
I wish we lived closer Garold, I'd be picking up a lot more projects.
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zach914v8 |
Aug 29 2016, 02:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 216 Joined: 26-November 10 From: Houston Member No.: 12,426 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That was the color of my car before I painted it. We used to called it the poopsicle. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tooth.gif) |
Vapor_locked |
Aug 29 2016, 04:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 74 Joined: 1-August 12 From: the middle of the time before Member No.: 14,746 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That's about what I figured it'd look like underneath, but you're right Garold, the longs are not what I would've expected - the jack points even look nice!
I've seen much, much worse saved, and not even being original 2.0ltrs!! Of course it's a big project, requiring a full blown resto, but I believe it deserves it - As much as I like the brown, thank God it wasn't aubergine, or ice green met. - It would've been in my garage already!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
SixerJ |
Aug 30 2016, 11:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 24-June 13 From: UK Member No.: 16,042 Region Association: England |
I had a Triumph Spitfire that colour once, Triumph Russet Brown. Otherwise known as Dog S*it Brown (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) & and was equally as rusty
I wonder if the strike prone British Unions in the 70's did an exchange trip to Germany to teach them how to build in rust from the get go? |
914forme |
Aug 30 2016, 01:07 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
original owner thought process more than likely after a few (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
Owner: I want to order a 914 Friend: They rust on there way over on the boat. Owner: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Special order the paint in rust brown. Friend: Great Idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
GaroldShaffer |
Aug 30 2016, 01:09 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I don't know, I like the color. Think it is very 70s
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914forme |
Aug 30 2016, 01:17 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
I don't know, I like the color. Think it is very 70s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ,very 70s. Friend had a Pinto Wagon in very similar color, we called it the Turd. |
apexhound |
Apr 8 2023, 05:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 28-May 10 From: Los Angeles, California (west-side) Member No.: 11,771 Region Association: Southern California |
Even though the 1973 914 2.0 is my favorite driver from the 70’s; Three letters come to mind when taking in the sheer volume of raw exposed decomposing iron… DTB
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