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| stateofidleness |
 Jun 4 2022, 03:18 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None  |
Dad bought me this in college about 10 years ago. Drove it only a couple times before tearing out interior and removing engine... life caught up, and several moves later, it's been parked here for a LONG time.
Finally have the time and means to get it professionally done (floor pans and some other rust areas). Got new tires on it today to get it back to "roller" status! Plan to get it to restoration shop soon. Feels like progress at least... Guy at Discount Tire dated the tires they took off back to 1996! Just wanted to post small progress. Feels motivating!  |
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| Montreal914 |
Jun 4 2022, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,571 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California 
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Cool dad! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I can’t for my car to be back on its wheels too, missing it everyday. Although difficult to keep up, a little every day is the motto, just wish I could apply it... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Good luck! The reward will be amazing! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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| Ansbacher |
Jun 4 2022, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
Congratulations on your project start. However, a little advice. Relying on "professionals" to get the job done is often a gamble and offers no reward in the self-satisfaction arena. Unless someone is physically handicapped or mentally challenged, working on 914s is not all that difficult, especially given the resources on-line. I do agree with you about getting someone to do the body work (most of us can't either or lack the facilities) but the majority of the work to get a 914 back on the road is within an owner's ability, if he/she tries. Good luck and love the color of your car.
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| stateofidleness |
Jun 4 2022, 07:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 810 Joined: 1-September 07 From: Canyon Lake, Texas! Member No.: 8,065 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Ansbacher @ Jun 4 2022, 05:01 PM)  Congratulations on your project start. However, a little advice. Relying on "professionals" to get the job done is often a gamble and offers no reward in the self-satisfaction arena. Unless someone is physically handicapped or mentally challenged, working on 914s is not all that difficult, especially given the resources on-line. I do agree with you about getting someone to do the body work (most of us can't either or lack the facilities) but the majority of the work to get a 914 back on the road is within an owner's ability, if he/she tries. Good luck and love the color of your car. Ansbacher Agreed! I ultimately conceded that rust repair "stuff" should be left to a pro in this case as I wanted that reassurance for safety. Everything else, I plan to DIY! |
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| 76-914 |
Jun 4 2022, 07:55 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,507 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Show us some pics of the rust areas. If it is run of the mill stuff you don't need to be too picky. Otherwise you might need someone who is versed in old Porsche body repair. Nice color! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| bkrantz |
Jun 4 2022, 08:36 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,792 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Yes, more photos!
996 cab? |
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| mlindner |
Jun 5 2022, 05:08 AM
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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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Congratulations, this will be fun to watch. Mine had a 29 year nap. Best, Mark
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