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JoeD |
Aug 10 2015, 09:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
After months of research, reading, and searching, I've jumped into the world of 914 ownership. Bought a 1973 1.7l from a guy nearby, and being able to look the car over (and under and at the longs etc.) instead of a blind eBay purchase sure helped. Going in knowing what to look for gave me a lot more confidence, too, thanks to tons of research on this forum and others... so "Thanks!" to all on this site who helped me already without even knowing it!
It's in decent shape inside and out, and runs pretty well (now that all 4 cylinders are getting gas... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ) but definitely needs some work... which is part of the plan. Not the original color. Not the original engine. But I think a fairly solid platform from which to start. This car is meant to be an ongoing hobby for my 12-year-old son and me... hopefully he will learn some things about cars and life in general and we will have some great father-son time, all while we get our hands covered in grease. Excited to be joining 914 World! It's quite a community, I can tell already...! Anyway, here she is, with my boy riding shotgun: |
Gustl |
Aug 10 2015, 10:08 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,516 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... from far, far away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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JoeD |
Aug 10 2015, 01:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... from far, far away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Hallo Wolfgang! Thanks for the welcome... I lived for many years in Germany and frequently took vacations in Tryol; in fact, I spent a lot of time in Tannheimer Tal hiking the Allgauer Alps. I love it there and miss it very much. Hope to get there again some day with my kids to visit your wonderful country. GrĂ¼ss Gott! Joe |
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