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Newbie with simi restoration, From 911 to replica to 997 to 914 |
ww914 |
Dec 22 2011, 10:45 AM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
First, my apologies to 911 defector. Being a newbie, I don't know all the proper protocol. I didn't mean to jump on your thread, so I will start my own. To introduce myself, I am an old fart (67) with a young mindset. I love to drive, I wrench most of my own stuff and I still get a kick out of it. This year I sold my Carrera S and bought a 75 914 from a fellow in the local PCA club. I live on the Central Coast in CA and love all the cool roads in the area. Anyway, I am in the process of having the engine rebuilt by Mark at Original Restorations and I am doing all the rest of the prep myself. I have ordered a load of parts from Eric at PMB Performance. The car has very little rust and I have been working on that. My questions to the group is "Are you interested in seeing the progress of the re-build or would that be boring to some of you that have been doing this for a long time? I would be very open to sugestions, criticism or the like. I am not thin-skined, but I am not afraid to shoot back. So, let's hear what you have to say.
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Spoke |
Dec 22 2011, 11:01 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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We would love to see what you're doing on your car. Post lots of pics as many of us don't want to read. We like to see what other members are doing since most of us don't have time to work on our cars and its good to see others doing what we wish we had time (and money) to do. |
mepstein |
Dec 22 2011, 11:01 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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pt_700 |
Dec 22 2011, 11:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California |
i agree! please share progress on your project. seems you've already found some of the best to help you with engines and brakes.
wow! modern carrera s to ancient 914. you've got it bad! welcome to yet another model of the brand madness! |
biosurfer1 |
Dec 22 2011, 11:08 AM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
...Mark at Original Restorations...Eric at PMB Performance. You've obviously done your homework and are off to a very good start! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
rick 918-S |
Dec 22 2011, 11:30 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,489 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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Mikey914 |
Dec 22 2011, 12:17 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Welcome,
Please post your pics and you can kind of keep a journal of your progress. It's allways cool to look back at where you were when you're done. Also, you will learn a thing or two as we all do with these cars. It's allways nice to have a few eyes on what you are doing so other memebers can let you know what they learned and maybe save you some grief. You may also learn somthing that someone can benifit from in the future. The search function will be your friend, and the knowledge you recieve will add to the group collectively. -Mark PS Lots of pics |
KELTY360 |
Dec 22 2011, 12:22 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,036 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 22 2011, 02:14 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 |
Welcome, welcome, welcome. Please take pictures as you progress in your project so we can all enjoy it with you. I personally like to see project threads because it keeps me motivated for my car.
Best wishes. |
Tom_T |
Dec 22 2011, 02:34 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... from a nearly as old fart to another! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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dr.tim |
Dec 22 2011, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 17-December 11 From: Butte, America Member No.: 13,907 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Chris Pincetich |
Dec 22 2011, 08:36 PM
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B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Are you the guy that originally thought about a Subaru engine, and has the marathon blue 914 at McMark's shop?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I am the guy who was working on my black 914, advancing my rustoration w Mark's help. My 914 is back at home now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Just tell Mark you want deluxe service, with 914 World progress thread included! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I bet he already has some pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
ww914 |
Dec 23 2011, 10:17 AM
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914 Convert Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 29-September 11 From: Central Coast, CA Member No.: 13,621 Region Association: Central California |
Are you the guy that originally thought about a Subaru engine, and has the marathon blue 914 at McMark's shop? Nope, not me. Mark De Bernardi only has my engine and transaxle. The rest is in my garage with some photos coming soon. |
Drums66 |
Dec 23 2011, 02:48 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) .........I dig 75's myself (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
peace (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) ......but I stuck with the carrera 87' |
MikeSpraggi |
Dec 23 2011, 03:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Silver Spring, Md Member No.: 3,570 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Welcome. You're in the same house, just another room! As far as your build thread, someone always learns something from someone else's build. Would love to see your progress. It feeds our addiction.
BTW, do you have a set of good jack stands yet?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
3d914 |
Dec 23 2011, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Definitely share the progress - which some of us are able to make more of, faster than others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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underthetire |
Dec 23 2011, 07:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
And make sure you ask here before you buy major parts like seals etc.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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Lennies914 |
Dec 23 2011, 10:20 PM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California |
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markb |
Dec 23 2011, 11:23 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
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You're just down the road from me, let's get together sometime! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Before you start buying ANYTHING, let me know. I have lots of jun....er, um, ....high quality used parts that I would love to make you a deal on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
computers4kids |
Dec 23 2011, 11:33 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
First, my apoligies to 911 defector. Being a newbie, I don't know all the proper protocol. I didn't mean to jump on your thread, so I will start my own. To introduce myself, I am an old fart (67) with a young mindset. I love to drive, I wrench most of my own stuff and I still get a kick out of it. This year I sold my Carrera S and bought a 75 914 from a fellow in the local PCA club. I live on the Central Coast in CA and love all the cool roads in the area. Anyway, I am in the process of having the engine rebuilt by Mark at Original Restorations and I am doing all the rest of the prep myself. I have ordered a load of parts from Eric at PMB Performance. The car has very little rust and I have been working on that. My questions to the group is "Are you interested in seeing the progress of the re-build or would that be boring to some of you that have been doing this for a long time? I would be very open to sugestions, criticism or the like. I am not thin-skined, but I am not afraid to shoot back. So, let's hear what you have to say. Please post. My dad lives in AG and we have a place over in Pismo. It would be nice to connect sometime. The Coast is my old stomping grounds. I currently live in the Valley buy come over frequently. Mark |
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