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Project 914 3.6 update, Paint! |
PRS914-6 |
Jun 20 2007, 12:37 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
I know a lot of people think I'm too picky about what I'll bolt on my car and some people like poor Nate (914 parts.com) have got a huge dose of it.
My car is painted after 7 months of waiting. The results are worth it but it's far from the "driver" I had started to build. More articles on the build are coming.... Here's a teaser of what the car will look like......Black! Attached image(s) |
Lou W |
Jun 20 2007, 12:48 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Wow, that is beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)
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ConeDodger |
Jun 20 2007, 12:48 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,607 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I know a lot of people think I'm too picky about what I'll bolt on my car and some people like poor Nate (914 parts.com) have got a huge dose of it. My car is painted after 7 months of waiting. The results are worth it but it's far from the "driver" I had started to build. More articles on the build are coming.... Here's a teaser of what the car will look like......Black! Paul you little tease! You were not kidding. This guy is really good! Wow! |
McMark |
Jun 20 2007, 12:55 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
That's amazing. You got a very skilled painter there! Very cool. I can't wait to see the rest of it.
BTW, targa top pictures. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
PRS914-6 |
Jun 20 2007, 12:59 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
Yep, haven't forgot. Just got home after the Skip Barber course and sifting through the pics from the weekend. I'll assemble a early\late Targa top thread in the next few days. |
McMark |
Jun 20 2007, 01:02 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
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SirAndy |
Jun 20 2007, 01:13 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,670 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's a teaser of what the car will look like...... hey, somehow all your orange peel got transfered to my car! just swing by next weekend and i'll give it back to you ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy PS: nice photoshop work on those pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) PPS: i'm just kidding! jeeze ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) PPPS: and those PMS instructions would be really helpful. i owe you a beer already, time to upgrade to a dinner ... |
roadster fan |
Jun 20 2007, 01:19 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
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RON S. |
Jun 20 2007, 05:38 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Awesome painting Paul, I guess it proves,you get what you pay for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) $$$$$$$$ Ron |
Johny Blackstain |
Jun 20 2007, 06:00 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice paint job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) ! Congrats on your mistake. Yes mistake. You wanted a black daily driver? Let me guess, you made it too pretty did'nt you? You forgot how black looks dirty even after you wash it did'nt you? I'll bet you forgot that black shows off every imperfection the car has, even those you did'nt know were there. I also have a black Teener & a black 75 Scirocco. Believe me I'm not putting you or your Teener down, just talking from experience... behold my mistake below- 24.5 years old & now useless as a truck. Never, never make your truck or daily driver pretty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .
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degreeoff |
Jun 20 2007, 06:21 AM
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I like big butts and I can not lie! Group: Members Posts: 1,622 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Booowieeee MD (near DC) Member No.: 275 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
YEP! I agree....thats why my teener is going GREEN!
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iamchappy |
Jun 20 2007, 07:34 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thats why I am going from Black to Signal Orange, But I love Black and so will you...
Looks great!, Nothing looks better.... |
PRS914-6 |
Jun 20 2007, 08:51 AM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
Nice paint job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) ! Congrats on your mistake. Yes mistake. You wanted a black daily driver? Let me guess, you made it too pretty did'nt you? You forgot how black looks dirty even after you wash it did'nt you? I'll bet you forgot that black shows off every imperfection the car has, even those you did'nt know were there. I also have a black Teener & a black 75 Scirocco. Believe me I'm not putting you or your Teener down, just talking from experience... behold my mistake below- 24.5 years old & now useless as a truck. Never, never make your truck or daily driver pretty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Totally understand about the black......Thought about all that. When we talked about "driver" that didn't mean "daily", it'll be a summer car. We were just looking for something nice and clean without "show quality". Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending how you look at it) my painter is very picky and can't do anything unless it's perfect. I even told him not to make it so nice that I wouldn't want to drive it. The guy primed and blocked the car 4 times!!!! The good news is that there are still some painters left who take pride in their work but they are getting very hard to find. |
boxstr |
Jun 20 2007, 10:15 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Like I say, " you can't go wrong with basic black".
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Johny Blackstain |
Jun 20 2007, 11:03 AM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Totally understand about the black......Thought about all that. When we talked about "driver" that didn't mean "daily", it'll be a summer car. We were just looking for something nice and clean without "show quality". Unfortunately, or fortunately (depending how you look at it) my painter is very picky and can't do anything unless it's perfect. I even told him not to make it so nice that I wouldn't want to drive it. The guy primed and blocked the car 4 times!!!! The good news is that there are still some painters left who take pride in their work but they are getting very hard to find. I think I'm in love w/ your painter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) . I'm not knocking black... I own 3 black cars, it's just such a pain in the ass (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . And yes, nothing looks better, or badder, or sexier than classic black.. & nothing is a bigger pain in the ass than classic black. The price you pay (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
andys |
Jun 20 2007, 11:17 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
I bought a new '73 2.0 blk/blk fortunately with AC. Black is arguably the best color for a 914. Hard to keep it clean? You bet, but a car cover (even a cheapie) will keep it looking fresh for a while after a wax job. Biggest down side living on the edge of the high desert in SoCal is how miserably hot the car gets after baking in the sun all day.
Andys |
Phoenix-MN |
Jun 20 2007, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 927 Joined: 23-January 04 From: ST. Bonifacius,MN Member No.: 1,590 |
mmmmmmmmm..............black
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