 Buying my 1st teener on Tuesday, Finally |
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| jcambo7 |
 Mar 28 2009, 04:22 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
So I am finally buying my 1st 914 on Tuesday. Cant wait to go and pick it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| Gustl |
Mar 28 2009, 04:25 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,532 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria  |
congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I can still remember the day when I picked up my 1st teener ... perfect day for the trip home, with open roof about 400 miles through the country ... what a feeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Gustl @ Mar 28 2009, 05:25 PM)  congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I can still remember the day when I picked up my 1st teener ... perfect day for the trip home, with open roof about 400 miles through the country ... what a feeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Do you know if I use a trailer dolley can I put the front tires on it or would that mess up the transmission? |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:31 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gustl @ Mar 28 2009, 03:25 PM) congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I can still remember the day when I picked up my 1st teener ... perfect day for the trip home, with open roof about 400 miles through the country ... what a feeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have been asked when I am going to "...get rid of that car?" I respond "When I find another car that I will feel the same about after 27 years." Everytime I get in it's just like the first time. Congrats on your purchase |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:31 PM) QUOTE(Gustl @ Mar 28 2009, 03:25 PM) congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I can still remember the day when I picked up my 1st teener ... perfect day for the trip home, with open roof about 400 miles through the country ... what a feeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have been asked when I am going to "...get rid of that car?" I respond "When I find another car that I will feel the same about after 27 years." Everytime I get in it's just like the first time. Congrats on your purchase Thanks everyone. I still need to know if I can use a trailer dolley and put the front wheels on it with the tranny in nuetral. I have been told by someone it would mess up the tranny. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:36 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
There are people here that have used them. I have not heard anything about it hurting the tranny. But your assend is going to be really low, so be careful.
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:36 PM) There are people here that have used them. I have not heard anything about it hurting the tranny. But your assend is going to be really low, so be careful. I certainly will be very careful. The guy i talked to obviously doesn't know too much. That is why I am asking here. Thanks. I cant wait to go n get the car though. Its going to be a long 3 in a half hour drive down there. Dont need anymore speeding tickets or warnings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I just cant wait to get it back up here to Oklahoma City so I can get the engine running and drive it. They took out the fuel lines to put tunnel lines in and never got back to putting the fuel lines back in. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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| So.Cal.914 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:48 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
There is a vendor here that sells custom SS fuel lines. I hear the fit is awsome.
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:48 PM) There is a vendor here that sells custom SS fuel lines. I hear the fit is awsome. Im pretty sure that the fuel lines r with car. Not for sure. how much r the ss fuel lines? If the lines r with the car my friend n I will be able to hopefully get it running by this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:02 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
The stock plastic ones after 30 + years could stand to be replaced. Here's a link for you.
click here |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 06:02 PM) The stock plastic ones after 30 + years could stand to be replaced. Here's a link for you. click here Thanks. I will have to wait n see what is on the car n what comes with it first before I decide what I need. |
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| carr914 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:18 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,140 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
Congratulations and don't forget to post lots of pictures
T.C. |
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| Derek Seymour |
Mar 28 2009, 05:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 394 Joined: 10-March 09 From: Yucaipa Member No.: 10,151 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Mar 28 2009, 03:34 PM) QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:31 PM) QUOTE(Gustl @ Mar 28 2009, 03:25 PM) congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I can still remember the day when I picked up my 1st teener ... perfect day for the trip home, with open roof about 400 miles through the country ... what a feeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have been asked when I am going to "...get rid of that car?" I respond "When I find another car that I will feel the same about after 27 years." Everytime I get in it's just like the first time. Congrats on your purchase Thanks everyone. I still need to know if I can use a trailer dolley and put the front wheels on it with the tranny in nuetral. I have been told by someone it would mess up the tranny. I just recently towed my first teener from San Diego to San Luis Obispo nearly trouble free. 3 pieces of advice... 1. Make sure you wrap the safety chains around the A-Arms as well as secure the tires with the ratchet straps. I pulled into get gas near Malibu and found that one of the ratchet straps had come un-done... the only thing that save me was the fact that I used the "back up" safety chains. 2. If it has a front spoiler or fairing of any kind TAKE IT OFF!!! Mine had an aftermarket (noted so purists don't beat the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) out of me) LE spoiler that broke from the hitting the ratchet straps when the car shifted at some point... probably when the ratchet strap came off and the chains saved my ass and car. 3. Disconnect the battery and turn the igition to the ON position so the wheel can rotate free. But avoid tight turns because the car can swing in to the dolly fenders and F-Up your doors, rocker panels, and front fenders. CONGRATS!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Grelber |
Mar 28 2009, 05:28 PM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:38 PM) QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:36 PM) There are people here that have used them. I have not heard anything about it hurting the tranny. But your assend is going to be really low, so be careful. I certainly will be very careful. The guy i talked to obviously doesn't know too much. That is why I am asking here. Thanks. I cant wait to go n get the car though. Its going to be a long 3 in a half hour drive down there. Dont need anymore speeding tickets or warnings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) 3 1/2 hours south of OKC. You getting it here in the DFW area? |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Derek Seymour @ Mar 28 2009, 06:19 PM) QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Mar 28 2009, 03:34 PM) QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:31 PM) QUOTE(Gustl @ Mar 28 2009, 03:25 PM) congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I can still remember the day when I picked up my 1st teener ... perfect day for the trip home, with open roof about 400 miles through the country ... what a feeling (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I have been asked when I am going to "...get rid of that car?" I respond "When I find another car that I will feel the same about after 27 years." Everytime I get in it's just like the first time. Congrats on your purchase Thanks everyone. I still need to know if I can use a trailer dolley and put the front wheels on it with the tranny in nuetral. I have been told by someone it would mess up the tranny. I just recently towed my first teener from San Diego to San Luis Obispo nearly trouble free. 3 pieces of advice... 1. Make sure you wrap the safety chains around the A-Arms as well as secure the tires with the ratchet straps. I pulled into get gas near Malibu and found that one of the ratchet straps had come un-done... the only thing that save me was the fact that I used the "back up" safety chains. 2. If it has a front spoiler or fairing of any kind TAKE IT OFF!!! Mine had an aftermarket (noted so purists don't beat the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) out of me) LE spoiler that broke from the hitting the ratchet straps when the car shifted at some point... probably when the ratchet strap came off and the chains saved my ass and car. 3. Disconnect the battery and turn the igition to the ON position so the wheel can rotate free. But avoid tight turns because the car can swing in to the dolly fenders and F-Up your doors, rocker panels, and front fenders. CONGRATS!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Thanks I will definitely heed your advice. Of course I will post tones of pics of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Grelber @ Mar 28 2009, 06:28 PM) QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:38 PM) QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Mar 28 2009, 05:36 PM) There are people here that have used them. I have not heard anything about it hurting the tranny. But your assend is going to be really low, so be careful. I certainly will be very careful. The guy i talked to obviously doesn't know too much. That is why I am asking here. Thanks. I cant wait to go n get the car though. Its going to be a long 3 in a half hour drive down there. Dont need anymore speeding tickets or warnings. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) 3 1/2 hours south of OKC. You getting it here in the DFW area? Yep. Grand Prairie actually. |
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| Grelber |
Mar 28 2009, 05:36 PM
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Insert favorite Don Rickles joke here. Group: Members Posts: 690 Joined: 30-May 06 From: McKinney, Texas Member No.: 6,107 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Kool. I'm driving to OKC Tuesday afternoon, then on to Wichita Wednesday morning. Hopefully the weather will be better.
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Grelber @ Mar 28 2009, 06:36 PM) Kool. I'm driving to OKC Tuesday afternoon, then on to Wichita Wednesday morning. Hopefully the weather will be better. Yeah I know it was snowing last night and this morning n I was like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) . Its freaking almost April. I just can't wait for spring to hit n me geting in my teener with the top off wizzing around. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) man I am so excited. |
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| burton73 |
Mar 28 2009, 06:20 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,559 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California 
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Today was so nice in West Los Angeles. It was near 75. I took the top off my 76 and went to the post office and to the bank. I was WIZZING around. I love taking right turns at 35 miles per hour with no problem. These cars are like go-carts.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
You are going to love it. Bob |
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