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ThemWyatts
post Aug 5 2005, 02:14 AM
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bought my first 914 sight unseen from an impound lot 4 days ago, where it had been sitting for some time in the rain with the windows down. I drove over 1,300 miles to get it. Got there and truly fell in love. I am amazed at how much this car has affected me. To my relief it started on the first try. I was hooked at that very moment. I will be hooked forever!
I have a lot of work ahead of me, as we all do, I am no exception. Everything is original as best as I can tell, including the paint, it has a few missing spots on the hood and very little exterior rust. Luckily, there was a documentation binder in the car and I was able to track down the 2nd owner. I am the 4th owner. The 2nd owner sent me photos of the car in its Glory Days. I am anxious to get it back to the car it once was. I am not sure where to begin, but I found this forum and have been reading as much as I can. There is so much info and resources here. I truly have hope, thank you.

It seems to be leaking some oil, so any advice would be helpful , ie chronic problems, what to do not to do , where to start? I am also looking for a body decal that is no longer on the car, I am sure it was after market, but I really like the look of it. If anyone knows a resource for finding it, I would really appreciate it. Unfortunately, I am unable to load the picture, but will gladly e-mail it to you, if you have an outlet for one. It had einke wheels, which are now gone and it has maybe VW?? wheels on it, and of course all of the tires are all mismatched. So I am really not sure what size they should be. I don't want to flair the fenders. If anyone has a clue, please let me know. I would also like to get an original set of rims as well. I know.... all in good time.

This is my project car and I will be contacting many of you for desperate assistance, I am sure. I may also be trying to outbid you or buy from you on e-bay, please don't take the outbidding part too personal. A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do!

I am also very sure that I will be replacing my computer keyboard soon, from frantic typing to the forums here with oily hands.

Thanks again everyone! Keep posting and I will keep reading!

If anyone is in the Colorado-Wyoming area, I would love to hear form you. Drop me a line .
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post Aug 5 2005, 03:53 AM
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post Aug 5 2005, 06:32 AM
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One the very top of the page cick on 'FAQ'.
There is a tutorial on how to post pictures.
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post Aug 5 2005, 07:33 AM
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post Aug 5 2005, 08:16 AM
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Welcome! There are some local's with 914's close to you as well as a good group of us down here in the denver/boulder area. We have a small yahoo groups page for events, ect, just do a search under colorado 914 and sign up.

I know John Lush is near you, and also Dipshit (real name?) who post's here. Oh and yes, we need pictures of the car.

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post Aug 5 2005, 08:38 AM
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Thank you all very much!
I was extremely disappointed to not be able to post pics.
I will certainly try again.
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post Aug 5 2005, 08:53 AM
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Welcome...

Everyone here is very willing to help out, so take advantage of us.


Oh, and besides pictures of the car, post pictures of yourself. (It gives the single guys hope that they can find a female 914 owner someday) ( except Miles, he just leaves the right seat out for the goat).
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post Aug 5 2005, 10:18 AM
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QUOTE (ThemWyatts @ Aug 5 2005, 07:38 AM)
I was extremely disappointed to not be able to post pics.

hey danna,
click here
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=...ST&f=16&t=13637

for help on how to post pictures. the picture should be a JPG, roughly 640 x 480 pixels and 72 dpi, the maximum file size for pictures is 300kb ...
if you stick with the above dimensions, you'll be well under the size limit ...

and welcome to the club!
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post Aug 5 2005, 10:46 AM
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welcome aboard


You need to resize the pictures. Open them in "paint" go to "image" at the top menu. Go to "Stretch/skew" change both horizontal and vertical percentages to 50% and hit "OK" save under new name and upload to th club site. good luck.
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post Aug 5 2005, 10:48 AM
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post Aug 5 2005, 12:24 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........
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check out the local forum ferg mentioned.

hope to see you at the RED ROCK CLASSIC

there will be a caravan driving out from denver.

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post Aug 5 2005, 12:28 PM
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hey gregor, is that 3rd car in your avatar a LE? looks white/red to me ...

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post Aug 5 2005, 12:32 PM
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Yes, that's Ron D's car...

better pic.



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post Aug 5 2005, 10:08 PM
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Brant,

Thank you for the welcomed invitation! I don't think my car will be ready for something like Moab. I will plan to make it next year, when I will hopefully be able to drive it that long of a distance, without fear. Right now I am hesitant until I get to know it a little better. For now I am just trying to figure out the buttons, gizmos and gadgets.

Thank you, I will definitely stay in touch!

Oh and Special Thanks to VegasRacer who has so graciously offered to post pics on my behalf. Thanks for the tips Andy and Wilchek. I will master posting pics , if it kills me!

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome!

I will be here every opportunity I get!
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post Aug 5 2005, 10:57 PM
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Welcome Danna,
This forum is truely the best informational resource you can find about any little detail on your new toy.

The good news is that there is lots of technical help and a good number of vendors to get parts from. I hesitate to say this but take a look at ebay. Just don't assume the prices are the best you will get and search this forum to read about some of the bad actors.

The bad news is that you may get hooked. 914's can become your most favorite drug and a LOT of time can be spent with them. So have fun and bleed these guys dry. If you stick around long enough you will see that they deserve it. Not to mention that most folks here are great people.
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Welcome! I suggest getting a full engine and tranny gasket kit(s), you'll end up using a bunch of them and is far cheaper than misc. seals here and there.
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Mike, You are absolutely right, this is the best place to be for the right information and the best people. My Momma didn't raise a fool, I not only know how to shop, but I know how to shop around.
Travis, I will heed your advice and look into it.

Drive Fast & Drive Safe
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post Aug 6 2005, 05:19 AM
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Here is what we have all be asking for - Pictures of Danna's teener.


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