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Wide914
post Jul 19 2006, 11:08 PM
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Im Planning on picking up a 914 advertized in the clasified section and if it turns out good I will be driving the car from Florida and driving back to Toronto, Ontario its about a 22hour drive.

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post Jul 19 2006, 11:16 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........
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Im Planning on picking up a 914 advertized in the clasified section and if it turns out good I will be driving the car from Florida and driving back to Toronto, Ontario its about a 22hour drive.

Any words of wisdom?

JP.


start eating so you grow some extra padding on your ass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)

just kidding. my only advice is to have fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

and somewhere around here exists a 914 "help list" for people across the country. maybe someone can tell you where to find it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 19 2006, 11:18 PM
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yeah, send greg robbins a PM, he should have a emergency contact list for you...he might be able to email it for such short notice... One more thing.... Hope you have AAA!
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post Jul 19 2006, 11:20 PM
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do it dude!!!
my brother and i found his in new mexico.....drove it straight home.....to vancouver bc
but bring tools!!!!!!!!!!
and get a PPI before you fly.....
and lots and lots of pics
the hell hole, pass suspension console....trunks and inner and outer longs
take it home and build a six
best of luck!!!!!!!!!!
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post Jul 19 2006, 11:52 PM
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Im Planning on picking up a 914 advertized in the clasified section and if it turns out good I will be driving the car from Florida and driving back to Toronto, Ontario its about a 22hour drive.

Any words of wisdom?

JP.



First, stay awake. Second, bring tools, fuses, clutch cable, role of elect wire,

100 mph tape, jack, 914 repair manual. Good Luck and have fun..
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post Jul 19 2006, 11:57 PM
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steal some of those small pillows from the airline. they will flatten out under your butt and back, but provide just a little bit extra for your bum.
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post Jul 20 2006, 12:34 AM
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If you brake down near Hershey, PA look me up and I will help you. Good luck and have fun!
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post Jul 20 2006, 05:47 AM
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Where in Florida??

Ft Lauderdale area?

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post Jul 20 2006, 06:25 AM
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Don't forget the cell phone after the CAA card that is the most important thing you can carry in a 914
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post Jul 20 2006, 05:42 PM
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Ya Paul, ill be in ft lauderdale area it is Johnathans black sabbath car looks good from all the posts he left about his rebuild. i cant wait it looks to be a real interesting drive back. thanks for the replys lets see what happens..
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post Jul 20 2006, 06:15 PM
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If you break down in the Pensacola area give a hollar, there's a few of us around here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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