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Car for the Kido |
Aidan |
Dec 26 2017, 10:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 26-December 17 From: FWB Member No.: 21,729 Region Association: None |
Greetings, I am new to your board but not to the make or model. I have decided to build a 914 for my daughters 16th birthday. Contemporary logic is always buy the best car you can afford, however I can do all the work and its a father daughter project so we will be buying the most rust free car we can find, as put some sweat equity into the project.
I look forward to being a positive member, making new friends, and learning from the vast knowledge base. I will pour over the classifieds, craigslist, etc etc, but I am looking for a candidate if anyone has leads. Thanks for having me/us. |
Blue6 |
Dec 26 2017, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,036 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) you're a brave soul putting a 16 year old in a 914 for her first car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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Mark Henry |
Dec 26 2017, 11:37 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Welcome to world, my 16 year old has a '73 914, same deal except father/son.
Personally the 914 is a safe car when driven sensibly. What is FWB? Fort Walton Beach? |
Aidan |
Dec 26 2017, 11:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 26-December 17 From: FWB Member No.: 21,729 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) you're a brave soul putting a 16 year old in a 914 for her first car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) We live in a small coastal town in North Florida. No Interstate driving, highest speed limit in town is 45mph. The traffic is not bad. She dosent need 10 airbags, abs, active braking, and crumple zones to be safe. As for the rest of it, she wants to build something with dad, and Id prefer a 914 to a bug. |
Aidan |
Dec 26 2017, 11:39 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 26-December 17 From: FWB Member No.: 21,729 Region Association: None |
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mepstein |
Dec 26 2017, 11:39 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,309 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Buy the blue roller for sale. Add engine and trans. You will have a fantastic car for way less time and money than a typical restoration. |
RoadGlue |
Dec 27 2017, 12:02 AM
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Sonoma County Gear Head Group: Admin Posts: 2,033 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Santa Rosa, CA Member No.: 108 Region Association: Northern California |
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Mikey914 |
Dec 27 2017, 01:52 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,677 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Welcome, You are in the right place. Both of my boys have 914's. And there is a long story about why I'm "mikey914" , but time spent working on these cars together will really be well spent.
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rick 918-S |
Dec 27 2017, 05:18 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,478 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Really the best forum the two of you could be a part of. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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Cairo94507 |
Dec 27 2017, 09:38 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,818 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Terrific plan and fun for you and your daughter. With her sweat equity she will respect the car and take care of it too. Don't rush to grab the first tub you see - they become available often and like Mark says, the blue one for sale presently is a good clean example based upon the photos.
However, with any purchase I would still lay eyes on it to make sure it is what you want and there are no hidden issues. These cars are old and rust as you know is their sworn enemy. Get a clean as you can find chassis and your build will be much easier. Welcome and have fun. Oh, we love pictures and freely give advice and occasionally make fun of stuff. It's never personal. Cheers. Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Calwaterbear |
Dec 27 2017, 10:06 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 15-November 14 From: United States Member No.: 18,123 Region Association: Central California |
The added plus: none of her friends will be able to drive the manual transmission. My kid went to college with a manual, never had to worry about everyone always borrowing her car!
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914-300Hemi |
Dec 27 2017, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
sounds like a great experience
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cary |
Dec 27 2017, 10:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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The added plus: none of her friends will be able to drive the manual transmission. My kid went to college with a manual, never had to worry about everyone always borrowing her car! My son is here from NYC for the holidays. While we were driving back and forth to the hospital to be with Super In Law, he mentioned the same thing. Never thought of it. Both my sons drove 914's thru High School in rural Montana ................. No real issues. One dented fender, slid off the road while shifting on an tree shadow (ice). One speeding ticket (pretty tough to do in MT., bad day, $5), that was the 70 hp car. One broken clutch cable. Only problem I see living in Florida is that the top will be off most of the time at school and her friends will want to climb all over the car. Not Good. Hoods dent pretty easy. Doug's has dents on the roll bat from people walking on it. LOL. |
Mueller |
Dec 27 2017, 10:30 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Welcome....
It is great to see her have interest in cars and working on it. My plan is to have my twin girls more vehicle/shop knowledgeable than most boys in their classes. Even my wife knows how to change a tire if she had to. |
pete-stevers |
Dec 27 2017, 10:46 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Go to it man! Any time spent with the kids is an investment in the future! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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gandalf_025 |
Dec 27 2017, 11:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,456 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) you're a brave soul putting a 16 year old in a 914 for her first car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) My dad co- signed the loan for my 914-6 at the dealership when I was 18..... 18 year old boy with a 6 was far more a risk ... Still have the car in my 60’s.... I’ll never sell it. |
Dr Evil |
Dec 27 2017, 12:00 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Very cool to have you guys. You are in the right place and there is bound to be folks close to you that can help when needed. I hope that I have this opportunity in 11 yrs when my son is 16.
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somd914 |
Dec 27 2017, 01:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My first 914 was intended to be for our son when he turned 16, passed along from a close friend of the family. Since it was not a practical car for him given a classic in the snow, salt, rain, and high-school parking lot, I took possession of the car and will be passed along to him when he can manage it with a garage of his own. However, for the last 6 years he has been driving it, working on it, appreciating it, and looking forward to full-time ownership.
Our kids grew up with manual tranny cars cars on the road and track with none of the nannies of today's tech-laden vehicles. They do their own repairs/mods, except my daughter, but she hangs in the garage and at least appreciates the work. All adults now with no accidents or senseless violations. She will be a better driver with this experience. And I agree Cairo, spend extra if need be to avoid rust. And feel free to post photos and details of potential cars for feedback. Welcome to the "World". |
Larmo63 |
Dec 27 2017, 01:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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Be aware that Porsche 914 ownership is addicting, YOU may end up with "her" car!! |
simonjb |
Dec 27 2017, 01:41 PM
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KiwiMan Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 18-October 16 From: Stamford, Connecticut Member No.: 20,505 Region Association: North East States |
Aidan, I am a big car fan and got my first car in 1975 when I was 14 in NZ - My uncle helped me restore it and get it road worthy. I drove it up and down the driveway until I was legal at 15 to drive. I'll never forget that car. I also did some very stupid things in that car. Priceless.
So I understand the sentimental aspects and the great father/daughter aspects also. However, 2017 is a different time and place, no matter where you live. Its the other crazy person you have to worry about. Today, in my personal view, having any 16 year old have a daily driver without airbags is a risk that you really want to consider very carefully. If its not her daily driver then thats ok. Airbags were mandated in 1998, so there are many used cars out there with airbags. Just my two cents worth, and not in any way imposing on your own judgement and views. |
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