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New owner introduction |
karmann |
Jul 24 2014, 02:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 9-August 13 From: Cheshire UK Member No.: 16,227 Region Association: None |
I've been a member of the forum for a while now and thought it was time for a proper introduction. I've just purchased my first 914 from Oregon, this is where it gets interesting, I'm in the UK so the car is been shipped over the pond. It was collected last week and moved to Oakland in California ready to be loaded in a container then on it's way to the UK. To say I'm excited is an understantent! I've been actively looking for quite some time after selling a very nice Karmann Ghia and a 67 US spec cal look bug, both of these cars where in stunning condition and the Ghia was in my possession for some 16 years. You guys seem like a great bunch and the forum is a wealth of knowledge. Anyway here's a few pics of my old cars and my new Alaska blue 73.
67 US spec cal looker 2276cc 48IDF motor with all the cal look goodness! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1406232348.1.jpg) 71 Karmann Ghia very sad to see this go (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1406232349.2.jpg) 73 Alaska blue beauty (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1406232349.3.jpg) |
ThePaintedMan |
Jul 24 2014, 02:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,885 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Very beautiful on all accounts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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Java2570 |
Jul 24 2014, 02:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 649 Joined: 7-May 11 From: Fishers, IN Member No.: 13,035 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Those are some nice looking cars!! You've come to the right place! |
JawjaPorsche |
Jul 24 2014, 02:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
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PanelBilly |
Jul 24 2014, 03:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
How long before you get your car? Did they include the jack stands with it? See,, we're not only informative, but fun loving too..
And Welcome |
karmann |
Jul 24 2014, 03:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 9-August 13 From: Cheshire UK Member No.: 16,227 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the comments guys, the shipping company have said allow about 8 weeks all in. Don't think this car will need jack stands anytime soon but I'm sure it will do at some point as I want to fully detail the underside.
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76-914 |
Jul 24 2014, 03:56 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And a name change might be in order, as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Beautiful Ghia. Did you back date those bumpers? I've got a '68 and the bumpers look to be the same. You've progressed thru the ranks well enough. A natural progression. VW Bug, VW Karmann Ghia, VW Porsche. This illness can progress to stage 4 where transplants and experimental surgeries are performed on these cars. Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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JeffBowlsby |
Jul 24 2014, 04:02 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,439 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
Whats the paint code on that blue 914...it does not look like Alaska Blue Metallic, or maybe its just the lighting?
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Drums66 |
Jul 24 2014, 04:05 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
....WELCOME....
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) (some cool rides) |
Cuda911 |
Jul 24 2014, 04:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Great looking car.... congrats!!!! A 2.0? Any add'l pix available?
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Johny Blackstain |
Jul 24 2014, 04:21 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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karmann |
Jul 24 2014, 05:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 9-August 13 From: Cheshire UK Member No.: 16,227 Region Association: None |
The colour code is 96b and is definitely Alaska blue, that pic has a filter on it. I'm going to mis the straight line acceleration of the bug, that beast was 170bhp and would see most things off at the lights, don't get me wrong it topped out at about 110mph on private roads of course, it had zero cornering capabilities as well but was a real blast to drive. The Karmann Ghia was the change over model so originally had the wrap around turn signals but I replaced them for bullets instead. It always had the towel rail bumpers but it's a European spec one so they are a little different than the US ones, it was a rare semi auto and just a very smart cruising car and was just as clean underneath as it was on top. The 914 is a 1.7, I know it's not going to be fast but I'm looking forward to having a toy car that will go round bends and we have a lot of them here in the UK. I used to have a Ginetta G32 car that was a very similar design to the 914, mid engine rear wheel drive and I loved how that drove.
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karmann |
Jul 27 2014, 03:40 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 9-August 13 From: Cheshire UK Member No.: 16,227 Region Association: None |
Here are a few more shots of my car
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1406497246.1.png) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1406497247.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1406497247.3.jpg) |
karmann |
Sep 18 2014, 01:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 9-August 13 From: Cheshire UK Member No.: 16,227 Region Association: None |
Well the 914 landed at my home on Monday, I've spent the last few evenings just plating about and doing some detailing on the car. I need to replace the fuel lines and hose clips so what size hose and how much will I need to get?
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1411068120.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1411068120.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1411068121.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1019.photobucket.com-16227-1411068121.5.jpg) |
karmann |
Sep 18 2014, 01:23 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 9-August 13 From: Cheshire UK Member No.: 16,227 Region Association: None |
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SirAndy |
Sep 18 2014, 01:46 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Very niiiice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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ipadstott |
Sep 18 2014, 01:54 PM
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Ian Stott Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 2-April 14 From: Moncton Canada Member No.: 17,192 Region Association: Canada |
That looks to be in very nice condition, you are gonna love it!
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
johnhora |
Sep 18 2014, 01:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 864 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Welcome karmann....nice looking cars....I think your going to have a great time with your new 914....super color!
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wndsnd |
Sep 18 2014, 03:06 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Got to love it!
John |
EdwardBlume |
Sep 18 2014, 03:10 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
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