Christmas Intro (914club style), Introduce yourself Options

[Korijo]

my post... *under construction*

[jim912928]

Great thread!

My name is Jim Haney and I've been married to Ingrid (yes German!) for 26 years...and we dated for about 7 years before that...I'm 47 and she's 46 (she sat in front of me in a class in my freshman year in high school). We have 3 kids...2 of which are still at home (high schoolers)...and 1 mini-schnauzer named Rudy (he's 13).

I've been into Porsche's ever since my wife's family talked me out of British cars and into German cars when I was a freshman in college....that is when I bought my first 914! I actually bought my 2nd porsche the day after my first was born...it was a 66 912 in boxes!

I'm in the IT field and when I'm not doing family stuff,working, or porsche stuff you'll probably find me in the basement banging on the drums.

[spare time toys]

Hi I guess it is up to me now.
Well I was born a poor ... oh wrong movie (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
Im Larry Dildine my whole family and friends call me Bud. My wife from way back in 1989 is Barbara. We have found the true way to stay together for so long. Who ever goes has to take the kids..I aint going! We have three kiddos Cam 14 he is our Special Olympian three gold medals at the last swimming compitition. Matt 12 He is our sports guy he can hit a baseball farther than anyone his age. The school coaches are after him to play football and put him in with the kids two grades up. Lizzy 11 Is our cook and musician she loves to help momma cook and plays a mean claranet.
I have worked at Southwest Airlines for the last 15 Years as a mechanic and inspector. I love messing with mechanical things. We have 2 914s and are killing a 928.
Happy Holidays to all.

NEXT

[GaroldShaffer]

Hi

My name is Garold Shaffer (39) and I am married to Julie (35) since 1997. We have 3 yr old son, Nathan who loves trains and daddys vroom vroom.

I am currently Engineering Manager for Motorola and have been working there for 18 1/4 yrs, yikes!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)

I have always been a Porsche Fan but never owned one. After a bad relationship I decided it was time to do something for me and I found what I thought was a nice little 73 2.0 914, that was back in '94. That car turned out to be not so nice and three years later I sold it (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)

I bought my current ride in 2003, a 70 with rebuilt 75 2.0 with euro P & C and a rebuilt side shift trans. It has a few other mods and it is a nice little car, needs paint, but it is solid. My hobbies are playing with my son and Solo II with the SCCA. I am now a board member for my region and co-Solo chairman.

My projects are my 914 (duh), painting ALL the rooms in our house and building my son his outdoor train play set, yikes that thing is BIG.........

[EdwardBlume]

My name is Rob.

I've been into 914s for 28 years (since I was 6). I used to read the Haynes manual for fun. I still have the 914 my Dad bought then, and I just started tearing it down for restoration last week.

I've had or have torn in 4 other 914s. I currently drive a 911 daily.

My wife's name is Cheryl. We have a daughter Kiersten. My wife likes to autocross with PCA as much as I do. We enjoy watching American Chopper together and she asks me if we can trick out a 911 with chrome and flames. We'll continue to be happily married for a long time.

I'm also a Graduate Business student and a professional banker specializing in startup technology and life science companies.

HERE'S WISHING ALL OF YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bleyseng]

Merry Christmas to all!

My name is Geoff, I am 52 yrs old and live with Monique (the resident Surinamer) for 4 years now. I have a daughter, Ariel, who is 25 and a son, Blair, 22, who is/was into Autocrossing with me bigtime. Monique has a daughter, Chelsea, 17 and a son, Zach, 13 who live with us part-time.
I have been into VW's since the '60's buying, repairing them for fun. I bought my 76 2.0l in '95 for $1900 as something to do since I had just started to get divorced and needed something to keep me out of trouble (I walked out of the marriage). I have been working, modifiying it ever since! (never ending project (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) )

Ever since I discovered the various 914 sites in '95 I have been hooked to the 914 Internet community ever since. The best bunch of nutty guys and gals I have ever met, I then I met this Brad guy and have really enjoyed the fun here. This site has helped to bring alot of the guys together in the NW in to a really fun local group!
Now all we need is a Christmas party at Dave Hunts to see the car run!

Can't wait until Brad unveils the new e site!!! hint, hint!

Cheers! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

Geoff and Monique

[i love porsche]

hi, my name is Aaron and im 18, i am desperately in love with the automobile, and porsches in specific. ive had my 914 since my 17th birthday, but i havent driven one yet. i was forced to buy a daily driver, so i had barely any money to spend on a porsche, that is why i am restoring one, cause the money can come out over time.

im a freshman at NJIT studying Mechanical Engineering, lots of fun, and i probably think about the day ill drive my 914 more than anything else

[Lou W]

Hi my name is Lou, I am the resident NASCAR fan (Please don't hold that against me) . My wife is Roxanne, we have been married for 17 years, we have a 14 yearold daughter named Sara, she loves cars too.

I became a 914 owner around 1993, the car was owned by my Cousin, and was given to me in exchange for hanging new siding on his house, not sure who got the better deal. I am having alot of fun collecting parts for it, and looking forward to having it back on the road someday. It was actually in pretty good condition when I got it.

This is the first Porsche that I've ever owned, I was into muscle cars and street racing before owning this car, I would like to try out Autocrossing next.

Merry Christmas (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

[Jeroen]

Hi, I'm Jeroen (that's "ya-roon" for ya english speaking folks),

Some say I'm addicted to the 914 and that it's way out of control. Well, lemme tell ya, that's an outright lie!

I turned 34 this year and have been together with my wife Christie for 16 years (married for 7)
We've got a 4 year old daughter Zoey

I've been into Porsches from the age of 10, when my dad bought his first.
I got my first Porsche in '97 and got into 914s through rennlist (porschelist back then)
I thought a 914 would be a cool way to get some on-hand-real-life car experience (I'm an office nerd) so as soon as we got a house with a garage, I bought one. Boy was I wrong...

This year I passed the 5 year point since I bought my 914. My real work keeps me from working on the car, so I've decided that in 2005, I'll throw some (more) money into the car and let others tackle the bigger jobs for me, cause I'm sick 'n tired of not being able to drive it.

2004 has been another eventfull year. Some, I would have liked to miss, like when my neighbour tried to kill me when driving my 911 (the one I got in '97). I survived, but the car didn't.
Others were great. Most of all attending this years WCC, where I got to hang out and meet a lot of you and made some great friends.

2005, here we come! On to bigger and better things!
Happy holidays to ya all!

cheers,

Jeroen

[richardL]

I'm Richard (48), another resident Brit, been in the States 21 years now, east coast, an island in Puget sound, now in the SF Bay Area. Married to Marie for 6 years. I have three older children (18,16,14) and a son (6) and stepson (11). On the day Roger was born Marie told me to leave the hospital and go buy a Porsche... which, of course, I did immediately.

I was introduced to the 914 by a friend in Holland and I briefly had a /6 conversion, in pieces. Now I have a 2056 track only car and I'm considering getting a road going one as well. The 911 is great, but its not so much FUN.

Still in the computer business, building specialist applications for midsized companies. Hoping to get back into a video related startup next year.

Merry Christmas to all, and I hope that 2005 is even better than 2004 for everyone.

Cheers

[balthazar]

Hello,

My name is Corby AKA Balthazar, and I am a 914 addict. I have been interested in 914's since grade school. Growing up in Denver, we would play a game on the school bus where we would say "I call that____"(fill in blank with a car on the road). Sort of like a variation on "slug bug". Anyway, I used to "call" the 914's I saw on the road. The kids would give me a hard time, saying "that's not a REAL porsche!". I would say "correction, not a REAL VW!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) ... Likely, they were copying what their father would say.

Later on, I used to walk by a yellow 914 every day on my way to high school. That's when I decided I wanted one. After a hitch in the Army, I ended up in Indiana. There are not that many good 914 bodies in the east. They are pretty much rusted away.

After a long search, I came across my first 914. A 1974 signal orange 1.8. The car was a total loss, but I paid next to nothing for it, so I stripped it and junked the rusted out body. I then ran into my second 914. This was a 1973 delphi metallic green 2.0!!! This was a very nice car, except for the rusted out Dside suspension console. I thought I could fix it, but it was too much for me, so I stripped it and sold it to a fella who put a six in it!

Now I had a BUNCH of parts and no car! I continued my search and happened upon a wonderful 1974 black 2.0 chasis. It was located in Connecticut. I took a trailer out there and me and my Dad brought it back.

Now about two years later, I have put a 1.7 motor, transaxle, interior, glass, fuchs and etc. on the car. I took it to the Gmund west event, and had a blast! I had carbs on it, but I sold those to help fund the mega squirt project. By spring I will have the MS installed and ready to go!!!!!!

Now I am starting to plan the turbo project... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)

[dheinz]

Hi, I'm Eddie (long time mostly lurker),

I, as almost everyone else here, am addicted to the 914 life. It all started back in 1972 when Uncle Sam drafted me to protect America in Germany. I married Debbie and we began our life together in the land of Porsche and Autobahns. The 914 and 911 were still relatively new then and struck an indelible impression on me.

Fast forward thru many forgettable daily drivers to 1979,when settling in our new house and career, the addiction kicks in. I needed a 914. It didn't matter that it was flourescent green and had alot more rust than I could see. It was a 1974 2.0 with appearance group. I loved that car but after four years of fighting the rust, I sold it and tried to replace it with a brand new 1983 T-Bird Turbo Coupe. A Ford Probe GT Turbo came along in 1988. I bought my 911 SC in 1994 and it has truly been a great car, but....

October 2001, cruising the Ebay ads, a 914/6 with a 3.2 shows up and it's local. The very understanding Debbie says, "Go for it". I was just becoming active with the local PCA drive's ed and autocross events, and this car seemed to fit right in. I still get a "rush" every time I drive the six. The car is steet legal but I trailer it to the track.

I have since bought two complete 914 parts cars and many,many parts. It really has turned into a compulsion.

Hunting and fishing have been my hobbies.
I've gone thru the boating scene. Dirt bikes and quads have done it for me. I just bought a VW woods buggy for the off season.

I spend way too much time on this forum, but it's very entertaining and informative.
Thank you to all who post and all the links that have really opened up our worlds.

Thanks Brad

Merry Christmas to all

[Joe Ricard]

Hi, Ya'll My name is on the left of the screen. I'm a smart ass (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/finger.gif)
But I love Porsches. Had a 78 928 for 13 years real hoot to drive. Loved 914's since I was like 10 years old when I seen one parked in a drive way. (not even on jack stands). I bought the 1st 914 a 74 2.0L for my son because I wanted a 914 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) We drove it for 2 years till the fateful night it caught fire. Thats how I met Rob Watson who drove all night from Tampa to take the uni-body home.. Decided I need my own teener. So I drove one back from Everret Washington. Bright yellow 70 with white dots.
Somehow acquired another project that would be 3 teeners owned.

I do all my own wrenching and ain't scared to take it apart just to see how it works.
The rest of my family keeps me straight wife of 20 yrs, oldest son now 18 and then there is Michael he's 4 and really likes my car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/aktion035.gif)

[Otmar]

My name is Otmar and I'm a 914aholic.
No, Really I'm not and I've got plenty of power over my addiction, uh, I mean, hobby. Yeah, that's it! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Bought my first teener 20 years ago in high school. A silver 73 beater for $1500. First and last time I went into debt for a car. Learned that lesson. When my sisters bus died I gave her the engine, after all, any day I was sure I would put that 13B rotary I had lying around in it. That never happened. When I cut off a power pole in my Thing I put that 1600 DP in the 914 and plastered a "volkswagen" window tint on the front. Still that sucker was fun! Even if the GF of the time kept smoking the clutch because she couldn't find first gear. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

My real addiction is modifying things. Can you tell? Can't really leave much of anything alone. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sawzall-smiley.gif)
Many of you have seen the Stretch Vanagon

Now many years later I made a much nicer 914 electric. I manufacture parts for electric conversions so I had to have one for testing. Since my business depends on it, I have to keep it running. No jack stands for this one.

I'm basically a single guy living in overpriced Shallow Alto, spending my days working from home, mostly on the computer.
Hey, I just realized I've written a bio before for a TV show back when my hair was short. It's Here

I love the forum here. You all are a fantastic collection of nuts.
I hope you all have Happy Holidaze! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

[Dave-O]

Hey All,
My name is David Hildebrandt, I'm 20 years old and am currently working on degrees in Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of Minnesota. My other interests include: hunting, fishing, physical fitness, the Green Bay Packers, and carpentry/home repair. No wife, no girlfriend...only time for one hobby.

I got my 914 when i was 15. It was probably a lost cause but i didn't know any better and i learned a lot in the meantime. I recently was bitten by the autocross bug and have been enjoying it immensely. The path of my 914 wrenching has gone from "looks good/comfortable" to "go fast" .

I have enjoyed all the 914 people i have met and look forward to seeing you all again. Have a happy and safe holiday season.

[markb]

Guess I'll jump in here with mine.

Mark Britell, 48 (in years if not attitude), living on the Central Coast of CA with my significant other, Marcie, her 13 year old son Steven, and my 47 year old sister, Karen. Oh, and the real rulers of the house, 3 cats & one dog. I'm employed (notice I didn't say I work) by the State of CA, as a public safety dispatcher at Hearst Castle. I also co-own a Karaoke business, Mesa Karaoke. Oh, and I spend 3 to 4 days a week helping out the Cap'n at his shop in Santa Maria. Whew, sounds like I actually do things, huh? Needless to say, I don't have much going in the way of hobbies these days other than the 914's. I used to be a professional songwriter years ago, but haven't written in years. Did a little engineering and producing of local bands, too. I also had a DJ business in the late 70's thru the late 80's, and did a few years as a radio DJ. There are better ways to starve to death, believe me. I currently have 4 914's, Dad's Car, currently sitting awaiting the space to start rebuilding, the Blue Car, my almost daily driver, the Black Car (inventive with the names, I know. It's a gift.), slowly turning into a runner, and this yellow wide flared beastie someone in the bay area named the "Yellow Submarine" before I got it. It's slowly being stripped to provide parts for the others. This way I make it harder to justify a V8 project out of it. It's for sale, BTW. And then there's the requisite parts car, too. Oh, yeah. The Karaoke business also bought the Cap'n's 73 VW Bus. With the 2.4 911 motor & trans. We (the Cap'n, mostly) "re-bodied" it a month or so ago with a non-rusty 73 body. I have a real hard time talking my business partner out of it so I can drive it. This new(er) body has a dropped front end, and he swears it goes quicker off the line now, and even gets better gas mileage. I will admit it does "sh!t & git"!!) Marcie has an 82 911SC (her "Little Car" as in what she says every day, "have I told you how much I love my little car?") that she puts in the occasional concours (1st place in her division in the last one), and also get out to the AX or DE with it from time to time. And she drives it every day. We also have a puddle jumper Nissan I drive the 70+ (one way) miles to the Castle, and the kiddie hauler Chevy mini-van. I need a garage. A BIG garage.

[Andyrew]

Hey, Im Andrew (dads on here, he'll chime in later..)

And well, Im not just a 914oholic, im a boostoholic and just plain a caroholic.

I started my car life when dad brought home a 944 turbo, soon to be hit by a lady in a land rover, then we got another one, and another one.. Then one became a race car, and one got all the good parts from the first one. I decided I had to have something for a car, I had been saving up for well.. ever for one. And I had 2 choices in my mind, a muscle car, or a race car. I picked the race car, soon to learn that I just had to have both.. Thus My need for more speed, Then after man month + long projects, and many failed attempts to find a new engine for my car (because a dyno'd 55hp just wont cut it with someone who's used to a full blown 330hp race 944 turbo) I decided, Yes, I will do the cheapest v8 conversion.

And after a couple months, and deciding that doing the absolute bare bones conversion is just not going to cut it with me (new engine and other things) I had a fully drivable v8 914 for a little over 1600.

Does that mean It had everything I wanted? heck no... With a dyno'd 160hp to the rear wheels, from a 350sbc with a semi radical cam, I knew that things where going to change... My list of installing my RPM intake, and my headers backed by turbo mufflers are going to be done before newyears.

I have dreams, like a strong trani to hold my twin turbo'ed MPFI 700 hp sbc... roll cage and reinforcements.. flares to match 315's in the back... and 944 turbo calipers to stop it all..

Heck, Im 18...

I've got time!!

[Series9]

Joe O'Brien (914RS). I'll never forget the first time I saw a 914. I was about 13 and told my mom 'when I grow up, I'll have one of those'. She responded with 'that's the ugliest car Porsche ever made'. Well, that sealed my fate. I was a 914 guy from that moment onward.

914RS is my fourth 914 and my first six. I drove #4 for about three years before I found the 3.6. Then I decided that the car had to deserve the engine. Hence the scope of the project it then became.

I am 35, my wife is 23. We have two dogs and no children. I'm a Lear 35 pilot and cars are the hobby I pursue (although I launch high-power rockets on the side, nerdy, yes, but a lot of fun).

Thanks for having me.

Joe

[Seagrave]

Hi, my name is Jeff. I have been married to Stephanie for 31 years. Both children are launched, supporting themselves, and paying taxes. I have owned the same 914 for 17 years ('74 2L). Also own another lesser Porsche (87 Carrera), a '66 Triumph Bonneville, and a '76 Seagrave. The two P-cars see about 2K miles annually each. Yeah, so it's not that much but at my age I like my daily driver wagon just fine. Love the site, especially the recent string about the number of members in the club. Even if you subtract the name dupes and the seldom-posters, that still adds up to a bunch of 914 fans and almost as many teeners still on the road. Far out. Good job guys.

[Gustl]

QUOTE (Seagrave @ Dec 24 2004, 09:41 AM)

Also own ..., and a '76 Seagrave.

sorry for interrupting at this point (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif)
could you explain to me what's a "'76 Seagrave", please?
have you got a photo to post?