 My first 914 and its Picture, and the North Shore Porche Paint Job |
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| ctc911ctc |
 Jan 13 2025, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,164 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States 
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I found this picture recently - my first 914. A 1970 1.7L, Signal Orange. I had many little troubles with car - like when it got cold it would not start - it would crank but no fire - next day when the day warmed up: ZOOM! I came out to our schools parking lot and the front left panel was dented, I took it to the dealer for repair, North Shore Porsche (at the time in Kenilworth, IL) When I picked up the car the panel was obviously a different color.....I complained (was 17 at the time working the overnight at the A&P and needed the car for work) but had to take it right then. The service manager told me that the rest of the car had faded, that if I rubbed it out it would match again. I rubbed the car to the primer as seen in the picture and no results. I decided to sell it as is, always wondered what happened to it. Sold it to a Japanese guy who had just started as a professor at UMad in WI. Lots of memories in that car.  |
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| ctc911ctc |
Jan 13 2025, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,164 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States
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I guess what I am asking is what happened, did the paint guy really think he sprayed it the right color? Has anyone here experienced similar results with paint work in the 70s?
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| rgalla9146 |
Jan 13 2025, 11:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,781 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(ctc911ctc @ Jan 13 2025, 11:13 AM)  I guess what I am asking is what happened, did the paint guy really think he sprayed it the right color? Has anyone here experienced similar results with paint work in the 70s? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Hey Cary In those days businesses often got away with whatever they could. Especially when it came to younger people. Attached is a picture of my first full restoration 914. I sold it in 1983 and knew nothing of it for forty years. By unbelievable chance I met the current owner just last year. Rory Attached thumbnail(s) 
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ctc911ctc My first 914 and its Picture Jan 13 2025, 07:49 AM
SO.O.C914er That’s awesome great find! :trophy: Jan 13 2025, 08:51 AM
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I guess what I am asking is what happened, did t... Jan 13 2025, 12:38 PM rgalla9146
[quote name='rgalla9146' post='3186524' date='Jan... Jan 13 2025, 04:57 PM mepstein
[quote name='rgalla9146' post='3186524' date='Ja... Jan 13 2025, 06:35 PM rgalla9146
[quote name='rgalla9146' post='3186609' date='Jan... Jan 14 2025, 04:53 AM flat4guy That color match is terrible. That would be fun i... Jan 13 2025, 08:43 PM Literati914
.. The service manager told me that the rest of t... Jan 14 2025, 11:38 AM |
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