My new car is (almost) here! Update 4/14, 1974 1.8 Phoenix Red in Peoria |
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My new car is (almost) here! Update 4/14, 1974 1.8 Phoenix Red in Peoria |
orthobiz |
Mar 19 2007, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I was holding out for 2.0 but this one is so beautiful I just couldn't pass it up. Don't know if I've seen a brown interior with the Phoenix Red but it kinda reminds me of my original first love, the long gone Signal Orange 1971 1.7 of college fame.
22,000 original miles, sold by the son of the original owner after his death. Tucson AZ car, currently resides near LA, should be picked up by Passport FedEx in the next week. Possible CW delight with original paint. Will keep it as original as possible (at least that's what I say now). I have only seen pictures until now, can hardly wait. Next stop: Peoria, IL to Brad's place. He'll go over the mechanicals, tune it up. When he's done, I'll go down from MI to pick it up. Maybe pick up a set of Fuchs from Elkhart on the way back...along with a factory manual set. The most important thing I want to say is THANK YOU to all you World member for your help. I've made lots of friends, all willing to answer e-mails and questions, even willing to look at cars. Jeff Gacek, Craig Camp914, the good doctor in Atlanta, Pat Garvey, Steve Gaglione, Jim Chambers, Warren Oliver, mrgreenjeans, Tom Bliznick, Joe Sharp, Nate Eckler, mikez, dheinz, Cap'n Krusty, others I'm just forgetting right now. Paul Attached image(s) |
orthobiz |
Mar 19 2007, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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orthobiz |
Mar 19 2007, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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orthobiz |
Mar 19 2007, 08:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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orthobiz |
Mar 19 2007, 08:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Mar 21 2007, 06:32 PM
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mrgreenjeans Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 9-February 07 From: N.Dak. Member No.: 7,520 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Profile... In my humble , but sometimes questionable opinion...... I'd keep the wheels. Maybe get another set of Fuchs as backups...but ask yourself this: How many do you see of these running around anymore on these rollers ? I show mine with pride ....with the stamped steel mags...and even if they were the base wheel, and seen with regularity THEN....30 years ago, just try and pick up a set of date coded wheels today to match your build sheet from the factory. IMPOSSIBLE. Again....What a beauty !! You have a real gem. |
orthobiz |
Mar 21 2007, 06:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks for the kudos. I'm definitely keeping the steel wheels, thought I'd go Fuchs for performance with a wider tire, put the steel on for show (if I ever get around to it...). The stamped wheels are growing on me.
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