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| dax1969 |
 May 12 2020, 08:09 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None 
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Hi guys,
A while back I bought 1974 914 fm a fellow member in Florida ( @daytona ) and shipped it to Europe. The process of buying/ppi/shipping was easy especially if you are lucky enough to meet an honest seller. The car arrived Belgium on 6th march and a few days later (13th march) we went in lockdown. It gave me the time to inspect the car from top to bottom and to prepare her for technical inspection to get her registered. And ofcourse, gave her good clean and polish (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) The items done (so far, have more on the list) were basic and minor : * installed euro headlights, rear lenses and turnsignals * put on 4 new tires * installed a jwest fusebox * fixed the brakelights by adjusting the switch (were on all the time) * fixed the back up lights (new pin on the switch) * fresh oil, oilfilter, airfilter, plugs etc * adjusted headlights * fixed the horn (worn hornrubber) * searched for days to get the turnsignals go left and right on the dash instead of both arrows together (internet told me that a 74 has two arrows but only one light grrrr) * installed new relay so more lights on the dash came alive * new handbrakeswitch (bam there came the light on the dash) * flushed the brakelines and put fresh brakefluid on The paint is not that great (I knew this as seller told me fm the beginning) so I decided to put some "camouflage" on in form of stickers (not to everybodies taste but hey, my car and I like it). New paint will be for the future (and then I ditch the stickers). Took the car for inspection and the car did not pass .... everything was ok except the CO... classic cars can have 4% tolerance but mine was at 8 %. My mechanic fiddled with the engine and now I am at 1.5 % .... car passed, got the papers and I am currently awaiting the postman (always rings twice ?) to bring my licenseplate. This one will soon be on the road ! I'll take my 1986 911 for cruising with the wife...the 914 will be for me alone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) thks for watching (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Dax    |
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| infraredcalvin |
May 12 2020, 08:19 AM
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Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California
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Congratulations! You’ll be carving up the twisties in no time. The car looks good in livery, although I’m partial to race schemes myself.
Hope to see lots of drive pics and vid soon. |
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| jaredmcginness |
May 12 2020, 08:39 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Love this car, nice work! I like the race scheme. I would like a bigger white meatball like on the GT cars and leave the number blank, if I went this route.
Our lockdown in the States has allotted me a ton of time to work on the 914 as well. Blessing in disguise. |
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| Frankvw |
May 12 2020, 08:47 AM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
Hey DAX1969, great work/news. I am still getting my car ready for inspections and licenseplate, so you are way ahead of me ! Good to read we will be seeing the car on thw European roads soon.
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| ValcoOscar |
May 12 2020, 08:47 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,388 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California 
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| dax1969 |
May 12 2020, 08:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(jaredmcginness @ May 12 2020, 04:39 PM)  ..... I would like a bigger white meatball like on the GT cars and leave the number blank, ..... Was tempted to do this as well but liked the negative porsche decals and this doesn't go well with the white meatball. µ krgds Dax |
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| dax1969 |
May 12 2020, 08:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Frankvw @ May 12 2020, 04:47 PM) Hey DAX1969, great work/news. I am still getting my car ready for inspections and licenseplate, so you are way ahead of me ! Good to read we will be seeing the car on thw European roads soon. thanks ! Hope the 914 club holland get's together soon. Although fm Belgium I am a member there as well. First opportunity (the tech workshop) I could join was cancelled due to corona.... bye |
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| Blue6 |
May 12 2020, 09:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,035 Joined: 3-October 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,470 Region Association: Southern California
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Dax, your car looks fantastic... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| 911GT2 |
May 12 2020, 09:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 2-March 11 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 12,773 Region Association: Europe
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QUOTE(Frankvw @ May 12 2020, 06:47 AM) Hey DAX1969, great work/news. I am still getting my car ready for inspections and licenseplate, so you are way ahead of me ! Good to read we will be seeing the car on thw European roads soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) What he said. Nicely done! |
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| tygaboy |
May 12 2020, 09:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,303 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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| Coondog |
May 12 2020, 09:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Congrats, car looks great...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
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| StarBear |
May 12 2020, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,906 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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Great job and great future driving experiences. (Singing: "Another one hits the road..." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) )
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| ndfrigi |
May 12 2020, 09:40 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,933 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California
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Congratulations @dax1969 That is a beautiful outcome in just a few months.
Thank you for sharing and I may follow your style to camouflage the bad exterior that I have on my 74 Bahia red. Will be collecting stickers now. |
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| preach |
May 12 2020, 10:15 AM
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Ridge Runner Group: Members Posts: 1,029 Joined: 27-March 10 From: Live Free or Die Member No.: 11,513 Region Association: North East States
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Congrats Dax!
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| burton73 |
May 12 2020, 11:21 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,539 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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Danny Buddy,
Happy that you have got it worked out. Enjoy! Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| Big Len |
May 12 2020, 11:36 AM
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Love it. Best of luck w her.
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| mlindner |
May 12 2020, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,526 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Dax, love it. Have lots of fun.
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| Cairo94507 |
May 12 2020, 05:27 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,811 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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@dax1969 - What a great example of being able to buy a car from the USA and ship it to Europe and all works out well. You have to love 914World.com. You have a great car there. I am happy to hear you will be enjoying it on the road soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| dax1969 |
May 13 2020, 12:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 362 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 13 2020, 01:27 AM) @dax1969 - What a great example of being able to buy a car from the USA and ship it to Europe and all works out well. You have to love 914World.com. You have a great car there. I am happy to hear you will be enjoying it on the road soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Indeed, met some nice people here already and learned a lot... Will most probably ask a million more questions and it's good to know that you guys will pick it up and give solutions. many many thanks to all of you krgds Dax |
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| daytona |
May 13 2020, 05:14 AM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Hi dax,
Glad to see that you are done with the inspection process and that you will be driving and enjoying it soon. The fact that you got it inspected, does that mean that you are no longer in lockdown? Be well and enjoy it in good health. Bill. |
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