A newbie's first post, a lurker no more . . . Options

[Cano]

Hi all. I have been lurking on this site for some time now, soaking in TONS of valuable info, and even getting plenty of good laughs.

Some quick background: I purchased a 1973 2.0 about two years ago, and have been performing a rustoration ever since. When purchased, I knew the car had some rust issues, but it wasn't until I plunged in that I realized that any reasonable person would start all over with a fresh tub (PO had artfully hidden many problem areas with fiberglass tape/mat, lots of bondo, and paint). Anyway, many months later I have completed all major metal surgery (new suspension console/brad meyer kit/many homemade patches), rebuilt the tranny (Thanks James/Redbeard), and on and on.

While there is still a whole lot of cosmetic work that needs to be done, she is back together and drives and shift well. The whole process has been great -- I have learned SO MUCH (never welded or even attempted to rebuild a tranny before). Working on the 914 also helps me get away from my "real job" where it is very often difficult to see a tangible result, unlike working on the car. Seriously, the "914 therapy" I receive while in the garage is the best (legal) stress reducer I have discovered.

Anyway, it was finally time for me to become a member of this site that has been such a great source of info and humor. Thanks to everyone who participates, and hopefully I will be able to make a contribution to this board.