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scotty b |
Mar 17 2010, 05:36 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Mark the group buy king, dropped his car off last week. I will get a good run at it next week, but for now I will post the beginning pics. I pulled his tank to take to the refinishers and OHHHH BOY what 20 years does to gas (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) More pics to come next week (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Since there seems to be very little rust to deal with it will allow me to spend more time than usual on the body and paint work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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scotty b |
Mar 17 2010, 05:39 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
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scotty b |
Mar 17 2010, 05:40 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Tank will be geting a full cleaning and sealing job
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ghuff |
Mar 17 2010, 07:34 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Semi related threadjack, ScottyB magical 914 master. I am going to do the chassis work to my car and get it stripped to bare metal and sacrificially primed me thinks.
I want you to make her pretty. What is the best way to get a hold of you and chat about this? |
Dr Evil |
Mar 17 2010, 07:50 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
PM? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
Bat signal? I have his phone number, but he is like my brother so I am special that way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
ghuff |
Mar 17 2010, 08:01 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
PM? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Bat signal? I have his phone number, but he is like my brother so I am special that way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Caller ID spoof from some 1-900 numbers for fun. I will ask for digits via PM I guess. Texting that sort of communication takes up way too much time and effort. |
tat2dphreak |
Mar 17 2010, 09:20 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
telegraph, definitely under-utilized in these modern times... and can be used even when 3g service is out on AT&T's network.
the car is going to look amazing, but it's very nice already!! |
championgt1 |
Mar 17 2010, 09:33 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The pictures of the tank. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Mar 17 2010, 09:37 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
How many Scotty the Cats can there be in Richmond? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Good start Mark! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
scotty b |
Mar 18 2010, 06:19 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Semi related threadjack, ScottyB magical 914 master. I am going to do the chassis work to my car and get it stripped to bare metal and sacrificially primed me thinks. I want you to make her pretty. What is the best way to get a hold of you and chat about this? Carrier pidgeon |
mepstein |
Mar 18 2010, 06:25 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,296 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Where did those tools come from? I didn’t know I had them.
The paint looks good in the pictures but only from 20’. It’s bubbled on most of the body panels, the doors are rippled and the driver sail panel has rust at the vent. Paint will be the same color but this time around I will add the vinyl sail panels and leave off the Porsche side stripes. No bumper tits. I’m still looking for the right wheels to fit the flares. Might go for the Superlites. The majority of the cost of the restoration will be for paint and bodywork but I’ve been buying parts from the vendors and members on our board. Motor will be replaced once I’ve gotten the chance to drive it a bit. Car was purchased in ’85 and last registered in ’88. 21 years is a long time. |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 18 2010, 06:46 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,449 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Too nice. You need to sprinkle some rust pellets on it before you get started, then let them germinate for a week or two. After all, we east coasters have a certain reputation to uphold about saving rusted out hulks.
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EdwardBlume |
Mar 18 2010, 07:24 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
I dig that color. Nice base. Scary gas tank...
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type47 |
Mar 18 2010, 03:05 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I've never noticed a vent like that one in the middle of the dash... gauges say the car is a 73. What year and engine?
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tat2dphreak |
Mar 18 2010, 03:08 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE I've never noticed a vent like that one in the middle of the dash (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) A/C car? |
SirAndy |
Mar 18 2010, 03:12 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,658 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE I've never noticed a vent like that one in the middle of the dash (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) A/C car? Nope, stock on early /4 cars ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
tat2dphreak |
Mar 18 2010, 03:15 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
DOH! I see now, it doesn't have the side vents, I missed the dead give-away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Zundfolge |
Mar 18 2010, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 7,994 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Andy is correct, my '70 has one of those vents.
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mepstein |
Mar 18 2010, 04:31 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,296 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Car is a '74 2.0 that was restored in '85 so it could have been pieced together with an odd selection of parts. I paid $8,500 in '85 and it ran perfectly for 4+ years. It was a complete stripped, bare metal retore since i was very "rust phobic" from an earlier 914 that had a pretty paint job that hid lots of rust. Bought a jeep and tried to sell the 914 in '89 but nobody would pay $4,500 so I parked it. Then forgot about it.
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SirAndy |
Mar 18 2010, 04:56 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,658 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Car is a '74 2.0 that was restored in '85 so it could have been pieced together with an odd selection of parts. That's not a '74 chassis ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) The front trunk is missing the '74 reinforcement piece and the rear trunk doesn't have the '74 jack mount. The complete dash plus dash-subframe is from a '70/'71 as is the steering column. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Andy |
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