Steve's Gemini Blue '71 Restoration Thread Options

[stevegm]

We had the opportunity to buy this fairly original '71 914 recently. The car is fuel injected, complete and everything works, right down to the light between the seats and the bell when you open the door. The car is almost completely rust-free. We are looking forward to taking it back to original color (Gemini Blue) and doing the restoration.

We are hoping to finish it in time for next year's (2015) Octeenerfest., eventually. The primary goal is to drive it to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016, with my son. But, in the back of my mind I would still like to make a cross-country trip in a 914 someday. Maybe this is the car to do it in. I will post our progress here.

[stevegm]

Ok, I have to admit it. After taking the gas tank out, and taking a look at all the ventilation tubes, cables, etc. I have begun to question whether I really want to do a full restoration on this car. Everything is so clean. The car is complete and everything works. The prospect of getting everything back together, and finding new bolts, nuts, screws, etc. is starting to catch up to me. I am considering a "light restoration," instead.

In the meantime, I had the opportunity to pick up a '72 silver 914 in excellent condition to use as a weekly driver. I will post a progress thread for it (just what the world needs, right?)