I'm actually gonna have a pretty car., First time in 30 years Options

[aircooledboy]

I have owned a 914 for the most part of the last 30 years. 5 drivers and 3 parts cars later, for the first time EVER, I will soon have a 914 that runs great AND looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

The PO did a great job of collecting and installing all the right and best parts. I've had to "adjust" the execution from time to time, but I still believe there are few conversions out there that can hang with this one mechanically. I have really enjoyed the last 3 years with her, but between work and family, other than driving it, unless there is a problem that demands attention, I've had very little time to love on the old girl. The paint has always been a generous 3/10, and I certainly can't justify the cost of making it right with the oldest starting college in the fall, and her sister 2 years behind her. So, I try to keep it clean, and don't let anybody get closer than 30 feet to the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Recently, I had a client who was so grateful for some things I was able to accomplish for him, that he told me he wanted to paint my car. This guy is a world renowned restorer of British vintage cars. Just having him agree to work on my car would be amazing, and that's what I thought he was offering. I politely thanked him, but explained the whole $, kids in college blah blah blah. . ., and he said, "no, you don't understand. I'm doing it to show my appreciation. Free." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

I still can't wrap my brain around this, but this spring I will for the first time in my life have a 914 that looks as good as she runs. I'll try to keep up the progress here.

[aircooledboy]

Holy crap!! I didn't realize it had been almost exactly a year since I updated. Steve had had some really good big jobs come it, and since he's doing my car for NOTHING, I have of course given him unqualified approval to push my car to the shadows when he has opportunities to make some cash. He has really kicked it into high gear for me as spring approaches, and I have a full-on 914 puffy after seeing my car today. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

All four corners are done. (I only had my phone, so forgive the pic quality) I now have hand made, all metal flares which are exactly what I wanted.



The flare is still "sleeper", but he has given me 3.5" in the back and 2" in the front. No offense to the those of you with the factory flares look, but the "beer can shelf" has never been my thing. I wanted a gentle bulge (yeah baby), not a rounded 90' corner. He absolutely nailed what I was looking for.