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| ejm |
 Aug 1 2004, 06:56 PM
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I can see the light at the end of the tunnel  Group: Members Posts: 2,692 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 224 Region Association: None  |
The New Jersey Bumblebee that was on Ebay is now in my driveway. My wife and I made a seven hour round trip last Saturday to look at this car. I was unable get the seller to end the auction early but ultimately the two bidders backed out and the auction was ended early to avoid selling the car for the opening bid. We came to an agreement later that night and I went down to Jersey today with a friend and drove it back.
The auction description was very honest, maybe even too critical. The car has very little rust aside from the battery tray, the original steel rockers have yellow under the black. It starts, runs and drives good once warm. The trunks are near mint. The spare wheel looks new with the original tire on it. The paint (what paint?) really does suck and the gold on the bumpers is awful. Included with the records is a 5 page handwritten summary that goes back to '78 when the car had 22K. It documents all maintance, repairs and periods of storage over the last 26 years and 46K miles. The plan is to take the car all apart after the ECR for some restoration work over the winter. Not a concours class resto, but good enough that the averagejoe couldn't tell. I expect the radio, tire size and a few mechanicals will get updating but otherwise all original including the factory paint scheme. By next spring it should be back on the road and ready for some New England twisties. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| skline |
Aug 1 2004, 07:14 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
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Lets see it and then the progress on it. Its only fair. |
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| ss6 |
Aug 1 2004, 07:27 PM
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fun city... Group: Members Posts: 261 Joined: 2-February 03 From: Western Connecticut Member No.: 221 |
Way to go Ed! Sounds like you found a well cared for teener. So what number does that bring the fleet up to?
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| davep |
Aug 1 2004, 07:35 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,144 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
A very warm welcome to the LE Club. Let us know the various numbers when you get a chance.
Dave |
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| Ctrout |
Aug 1 2004, 07:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 377 Joined: 20-May 04 From: Mountain Home, ID. Member No.: 2,091 |
Anybody who needs pics can see the auction here Ebay ad Nice catch by the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| pman |
Aug 1 2004, 07:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 60 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Louisiana Member No.: 2,046 |
Congratulations Ed,
I bought my Bumblebee in May, and it's been a blast working on it. Thanks to this site, there is an answer to any problem that arises. Mine runs great, and it's biggest problem is the paint. That will come in time. I know you will enjoy working on your car. Best of luck. |
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| Jeroen |
Aug 1 2004, 08:13 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Cool!
So that's #3 to the 914 stable? Keep us posted of the resto progress cheers, Jeroen |
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| Bleyseng |
Aug 2 2004, 07:59 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Aug 2 2004, 01:27 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,510 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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Great News Eduardo... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
You are now one of 'us'... Be sure to post photos of the progress...and anything else you want included on the 914 LE Registry... |
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