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New Member here, just to say "hello" |
Jakester |
May 25 2005, 03:24 PM
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lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097 |
Hey gang,
Just wanted to introduce myself and say cool site. I've been cruising around the site for a few weeks now and I am very impressed by the quality of the posts and members (not to mention the cars!). I have been a member of several other car sites and such a large percentage of posts on those sites were rants, flames or whining. I've seen very little of that here and conversely have been EXTREMELY impressed and inspired by the restoration and modification threads that seem to abound. I have had my project car for over a year, but two kids, a new job and a move from Santa Cruz to Palo Alto have prevented much work on it. Originally, I intended my 1974 1.8 914 acquisition to be a short term money maker since the car ran fine (relative to not running at all), was currently registered and had some front end damage that I thought would be within my abilities to repair (as limited as those abilities are...). I found the car on Craigslist for $450. Since there was a free roller parts car (1975) also available at the same time, I pulled the trigger and got BOTH of them for $450 delivered. After I got the car settled in my driveway and pryed the hood open, I realized 914 fenders are not bolt on! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) So, typical of many 914 owners (especially the members of this site) I got more than I bargained for. Here is a pic of the front end after I cut the fender off. |
Jakester |
May 25 2005, 05:43 PM
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lurking instead of working Group: Members Posts: 101 Joined: 18-May 05 From: Palo Alto, CA Member No.: 4,097 |
Thanks to all for the warm welcome. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)
I have to admit, before visiting this group I was satisfied to just slap some bondo on, spray some paint (BC/CC, of course), take care of a few electrical gremlins and be done with her. After looking at a few rustoration and race car fabrication threads, I don't think I'll be content with anything less than a complete tear down to the tub with a full restoration (my wife will miss me (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) ). I'm sure I'll have to find a happy medium but I have plenty of inspiration nonetheless. Now, I have two questions (feel free to roast if these are "use the search" questions): 1) What are my wheels called? Are they aftermarket or factory? 2) Anyone know where to get affordable seam sealer? I've only seen the $150/tube 2 part stuff which is difficult for me to justify at this point. Any good alternatives for covering new seams? |
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