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Cano
post Sep 30 2004, 09:25 AM
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Hi all. I have been lurking on this site for some time now, soaking in TONS of valuable info, and even getting plenty of good laughs.

Some quick background: I purchased a 1973 2.0 about two years ago, and have been performing a rustoration ever since. When purchased, I knew the car had some rust issues, but it wasn't until I plunged in that I realized that any reasonable person would start all over with a fresh tub (PO had artfully hidden many problem areas with fiberglass tape/mat, lots of bondo, and paint). Anyway, many months later I have completed all major metal surgery (new suspension console/brad meyer kit/many homemade patches), rebuilt the tranny (Thanks James/Redbeard), and on and on.

While there is still a whole lot of cosmetic work that needs to be done, she is back together and drives and shift well. The whole process has been great -- I have learned SO MUCH (never welded or even attempted to rebuild a tranny before). Working on the 914 also helps me get away from my "real job" where it is very often difficult to see a tangible result, unlike working on the car. Seriously, the "914 therapy" I receive while in the garage is the best (legal) stress reducer I have discovered.

Anyway, it was finally time for me to become a member of this site that has been such a great source of info and humor. Thanks to everyone who participates, and hopefully I will be able to make a contribution to this board.
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM
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Cano,
Welcome to the club!

I hope you'll bring your car up to the Fall Foliage Classic.
We'd love to meet you and see your car!

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post Sep 30 2004, 09:30 AM
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:32 AM
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:33 AM
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:33 AM
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Welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) And just as a warning, if you ever want to come out to Californai in search of a rust-free 914, stay away from the Corona area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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post Sep 30 2004, 09:34 AM
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Cano - welcome aboard. With much of your resto work behind you, You're more experienced already than I am! Like you, I lurked for a bit, but I didn't own a 914 until this past summer.

It is a passion, and thanks to many others on this site we're all enjoying the cars, the people, AND the experiences.

It's been said plenty of times, this place Rocks!
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:34 AM
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Wow - you are just across the river from me - I live in New Albany.

We will have to get together sometime.

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post Sep 30 2004, 09:42 AM
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QUOTE(phantom914 @ Sep 30 2004, 07:33 AM)
Welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) And just as a warning, if you ever want to come out to Californai in search of a rust-free 914, stay away from the Corona area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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The Corona area? Would that be just west of the Miller area, near the Budweiser area? Nowhere even close to the Lucky Lager area, I'm sure ................. The Cap'n, safely ensconced in the Firestone area ........................
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post Sep 30 2004, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Sep 30 2004, 08:42 AM)
QUOTE(phantom914 @ Sep 30 2004, 07:33 AM)
Welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)  And just as a warning, if you ever want to come out to Californai in search of a rust-free 914, stay away from the Corona area. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


Andrew

The Corona area? Would that be just west of the Miller area, near the Budweiser area? Nowhere even close to the Lucky Lager area, I'm sure ................. The Cap'n, safely ensconced in the Firestone area ........................

nah...tis another crack at me

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post Sep 30 2004, 10:25 AM
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Speaking of cracks...howz yer momma? Bada Bump.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Welcome Cano.....stay clear of Slits and everything will be all right....
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post Sep 30 2004, 10:47 AM
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Welcome to the board. Glad to see another KY 914 owner. I've been seing stuff show up for sale at various places (eBay, Traderonline, etc...) out of Louisville, for a while. Were you able to score any of that stuff to help your project along?

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post Sep 30 2004, 11:29 AM
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post Sep 30 2004, 11:44 AM
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post Sep 30 2004, 12:01 PM
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post Sep 30 2004, 01:05 PM
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Welcome. Since you have been dealing with rustoration you can share your experiences with us. Pics would be great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Sep 30 2004, 02:42 PM
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Ahoy, Matey! Welcome on board the good ship 914....

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post Sep 30 2004, 03:03 PM
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YA! what they all said....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) WELCOME.

Sounds like yer doin' the learn'n just like me & alot of others on this he'ar board. Just dive in & see what comes of it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)

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