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A newbie's first post, a lurker no more . . . |
Cano |
Sep 30 2004, 09:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Goshen, KY Member No.: 2,854 Region Association: None |
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. |
d914 |
Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,331 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
welcome!!
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seanery |
Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
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! -sean |
GWN7 |
Sep 30 2004, 09:28 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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SLITS |
Sep 30 2004, 09:30 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Welcome.........................................................
now that that's over, let the carnage begin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Aaron Cox |
Sep 30 2004, 09:32 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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Allan |
Sep 30 2004, 09:33 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice to make your aquaintance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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phantom914 |
Sep 30 2004, 09:33 AM
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non-914-owner non-club member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,013 Joined: 24-February 04 From: Covina,CA(North ofWest Covina) Member No.: 1,708 |
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 |
plas76targa |
Sep 30 2004, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 885 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Frederick, MD Member No.: 1,700 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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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! |
Engman |
Sep 30 2004, 09:34 AM
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Zoisite Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,349 Joined: 25-March 03 From: New Albany, IN Member No.: 475 |
Wow - you are just across the river from me - I live in New Albany.
We will have to get together sometime. M |
Cap'n Krusty |
Sep 30 2004, 09:42 AM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
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 ........................ |
Aaron Cox |
Sep 30 2004, 09:46 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
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 yarg.... |
Joe Bob |
Sep 30 2004, 10:25 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
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.... |
kafermeister |
Sep 30 2004, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Cincinnati/Northern KY Member No.: 174 |
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?
Rick Independence, Ky |
tat2dphreak |
Sep 30 2004, 11:29 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
welcome to the best 914 board around!
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sgomes |
Sep 30 2004, 11:44 AM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
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nebreitling |
Sep 30 2004, 12:01 PM
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Member Emeritus Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-March 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 478 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) let's see the beast!
welcome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
scruz914 |
Sep 30 2004, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 26-February 04 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 1,724 |
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)
-Jeff |
Trekkor |
Sep 30 2004, 02:42 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Ahoy, Matey! Welcome on board the good ship 914....
Uh-oh , wrong thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pirate.gif) arrr. KT |
Bruce Allert |
Sep 30 2004, 03:03 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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) .......b |
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