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| mobymutt |
 Jan 31 2015, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 16-December 13 From: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 16,770 Region Association: Canada  |
When I first got interested in 914's (about 2 years ago, haha), I actually had your avatar picture as my computer wallpaper. I think I just got it by google image searching 914's, and it was my favourite of all the ones that showed up. I love that colour, I hope you stick with it. Best of luck with the repairs!
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| rnellums |
Jan 31 2015, 08:43 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jan 31 2015, 09:05 AM)  All fixable. The only problem I see is, that's one of those colors that you will "never" be able to match perfectly so, a complete re-spray will be in order. Pigments and the specific nature of the metallics has changed over the years. And... That's the upside. How's the time to get the cowl and other areas back up to snuff. I agree. There is a good chance that Calypso will end up looking better that she ever has! A good excuse to get the rest of the car into flawless shape as well! QUOTE(mobymutt @ Jan 31 2015, 01:03 PM) When I first got interested in 914's (about 2 years ago, haha), I actually had your avatar picture as my computer wallpaper. I think I just got it by google image searching 914's, and it was my favourite of all the ones that showed up. I love that colour, I hope you stick with it. Best of luck with the repairs! Well that is flattering! I certainly won't have any plans to do a color change, the mint green has really grown on me! |
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| veltror |
Feb 2 2015, 02:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 930 Joined: 27-April 08 From: Potters Bar Herts UK Member No.: 8,978 Region Association: None |
Oh dear, I kind of feel guilty that I have that front fender from you now... Hope you manage to get this fixed
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| rnellums |
Feb 2 2015, 07:24 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(veltror @ Feb 2 2015, 01:10 PM) Oh dear, I kind of feel guilty that I have that front fender from you now... Hope you manage to get this fixed Roman hah! I have some friends here in Denver that can help me out with that if I need it! Who knows, maybe you'll get another fender from me out of this! How is your project going anyways? |
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| bigkensteele |
Feb 2 2015, 08:33 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,200 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States 
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Ross, sorry to see this but glad that no one was hurt. In the end, it is just a car and it can be made right again.
For those who haven't seen this car in person, the color combo is stunning. I don't think that they will, but if insurance wants to total it, I wonder if you could accept a partial settlement in lieu of a salvage title. Rick might know. |
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 3 2015, 12:42 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Feb 2 2015, 08:33 PM) Ross, sorry to see this but glad that no one was hurt. In the end, it is just a car and it can be made right again. For those who haven't seen this car in person, the color combo is stunning. I don't think that they will, but if insurance wants to total it, I wonder if you could accept a partial settlement in lieu of a salvage title. Rick might know. Owners have the first right of refusal but based on the agreed limit I doubt it will total. |
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| Scott S |
Feb 3 2015, 01:04 PM
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Small Member Group: Members Posts: 1,698 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 633 |
Ross -
I had a grey market MK1 golf GTI that was very similar, if not that color. It was called Inari Silver Metallic. Porsche used it as well. Just another reference.   You know me... if that many panels needed work/paint, I would flare it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) good luck with the repairs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| toadman |
Feb 4 2015, 09:24 PM
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Hi, Ross,
I was very sad to hear about your accident. I admired your car in September 2012 when you came to the Cincinnati area for the Porsche-VW car show. We had dinner together and you found and fixed an electrical problem with my car. I hope you get things sorted out to your satisfaction. |
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| rnellums |
Feb 13 2015, 10:23 AM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 3 2015, 11:42 AM) Owners have the first right of refusal but based on the agreed limit I doubt it will total. So I thought I had an agreed value on it, but they didn't have a record of that, so I've been going through the valuation process on it. Their first appraiser came back with a vehicle value of 11,700, which would result in the car being totaled ($9180 estimated damage). I think they felt that was a bit low because they hired a third party appraiser (Big Block Appraisal Services) who I have been working with now, and hopefully they come back with a number closer to where I believe it should be (~20k). QUOTE(Scott S @ Feb 3 2015, 12:04 PM) Ross - I had a grey market MK1 golf GTI that was very similar, if not that color. It was called Inari Silver Metallic. Porsche used it as well. Just another reference. You know me... if that many panels needed work/paint, I would flare it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif) good luck with the repairs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks Scott! I already have my flared car though (Apollo) The car is going to be fixed, the only question is am I going to have to pay for it or will insurance take care of me. QUOTE(toadman @ Feb 4 2015, 08:24 PM) Hi, Ross, I was very sad to hear about your accident. I admired your car in September 2012 when you came to the Cincinnati area for the Porsche-VW car show. We had dinner together and you found and fixed an electrical problem with my car. I hope you get things sorted out to your satisfaction. Hugh, How has your car been working these days? I think things will go my way here eventually, its just going to be a bit of a headace o get everything sorted out initially! I believe the Metal Surgeon has a pretty busy shop schedule, so even after insurance gets figured out, it will be a while before it can get into the shop to get repaired! I hope all is well with you! -Ross |
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| MikeInMunich |
Feb 13 2015, 01:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(dion9146 @ Sep 8 2011, 03:39 AM) I still think you should sell it for $16K, then drive down to Louisville and buy my 3.2 conversion for not much more $. I'll make you a deal. I'm feeling an itch that I need to scratch, and it involves getting rid of the 914.... Dion Dion, when you're really ready to sell that car for "not much more than 16k", please send me a PM. It looks awesome and IMO if it's as good as it looks, worth that price. |
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| rnellums |
Feb 13 2015, 01:13 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(MikeInMunich @ Feb 13 2015, 12:12 PM) QUOTE(dion9146 @ Sep 8 2011, 03:39 AM) I still think you should sell it for $16K, then drive down to Louisville and buy my 3.2 conversion for not much more $. I'll make you a deal. I'm feeling an itch that I need to scratch, and it involves getting rid of the 914.... Dion Dion, when you're really ready to sell that car for "not much more than 16k", please send me a PM. It looks awesome and IMO if it's as good as it looks, worth that price. I believe he did sell that car back in 2011 to his business partner, also named Ross. The car now resides in Indiana, and I can tell you first hand that it is an awesome car to drive! |
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| bigkensteele |
Feb 13 2015, 06:10 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,200 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Feb 13 2015, 11:13 AM) QUOTE(MikeInMunich @ Feb 13 2015, 12:12 PM) QUOTE(dion9146 @ Sep 8 2011, 03:39 AM) I still think you should sell it for $16K, then drive down to Louisville and buy my 3.2 conversion for not much more $. I'll make you a deal. I'm feeling an itch that I need to scratch, and it involves getting rid of the 914.... Dion Dion, when you're really ready to sell that car for "not much more than 16k", please send me a PM. It looks awesome and IMO if it's as good as it looks, worth that price. I believe he did sell that car back in 2011 to his business partner, also named Ross. The car now resides in Indiana, and I can tell you first hand that it is an awesome car to drive! Yeah, Dion has been gone for a long time. Ross, do you know yet what your options will be in the event that the appraisal does not come out in your favor? I assume it would be either: a. allow it to be totaled -> buy it back -> fix it but end up with a salvage title. or b. drop the claim and have it fixed out of your own pocket. Just wondering if there might be a c. negotiate a reduced settlement/higher deductible for the claim in order to retain a clean title??? |
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| rnellums |
Feb 13 2015, 09:56 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Feb 13 2015, 05:10 PM) Yeah, Dion has been gone for a long time. Ross, do you know yet what your options will be in the event that the appraisal does not come out in your favor? I assume it would be either: a. allow it to be totaled -> buy it back -> fix it but end up with a salvage title. or b. drop the claim and have it fixed out of your own pocket. Just wondering if there might be a c. negotiate a reduced settlement/higher deductible for the claim in order to retain a clean title??? I just found out it won't be an issue! The appraisal came back at 23,100 so the car is going to be fixed no questions asked! Great news for tonight!! |
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| bigkensteele |
Feb 13 2015, 10:33 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Feb 13 2015, 07:56 PM) I just found out it won't be an issue! The appraisal came back at 23,100 so the car is going to be fixed no questions asked! Great news for tonight!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) That is great news! |
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| turk22 |
Feb 13 2015, 10:42 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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That's great news! Can't wait to see it all fixed up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| mgp4591 |
Feb 14 2015, 04:40 AM
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Congrats! Nothing like a big load off your mind when it comes to fixing your sweet ride. Christmas in February... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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| 76-914 |
Feb 14 2015, 08:09 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,734 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Now back to the matter of that
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| rnellums |
Oct 3 2017, 06:14 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Wow, Can't believe how it has been since I updated this thread! In summary for what has been going on the last two years:
I had the car repaired by the finest metal workers in Denver (The Metal Surgeon on here). I had the car re-painted in its original Ice Green Metallic by the finest painter in Denver (Emmel's Enamels) I'm now in the process of replating/refinishing everything and putting it back together! Attached thumbnail(s)    Attached image(s) 
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| rnellums |
Oct 3 2017, 06:19 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
More painting Photos
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| rnellums |
Oct 3 2017, 06:20 PM
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Professional Enthusiast Group: Members Posts: 1,672 Joined: 26-November 09 From: Littleton, CO Member No.: 11,072 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Painting Complete
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