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| Kansas 914 |
 Feb 12 2015, 02:50 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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When I lived in Wichita and bought a few rollers as parts cars. While stripping one I found it to be very solid - so I couldn't have it hauled away.
My neighbor that lived across the street has MG's ('59 MGA and '71 MGB). Since I was moving to Durango I asked him if he wanted the shell. He said yes and we pushed it over to his house. That was 2 years ago and it is now on the road. We found it was originally painted - Blue Metallic (L98P) so he painted back to the original color. He said his wife is driving it more than he is right now... Here are some before and after pictures:   |
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| gfg3 |
Feb 12 2015, 03:22 PM
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Never Too Old Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 5-January 15 From: Southern Virginia Member No.: 18,295 Region Association: None |
Fantastic! Brings tears to my eyes. Love to hear stories like this.
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| OU8AVW |
Feb 12 2015, 03:54 PM
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Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Awesome!
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| JawjaPorsche |
Feb 12 2015, 04:10 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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| KELTY360 |
Feb 12 2015, 04:11 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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| MikeInMunich |
Feb 12 2015, 04:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Feb 12 2015, 04:49 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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| Mueller |
Feb 12 2015, 04:55 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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Yippee!
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| type47fan |
Feb 12 2015, 04:58 PM
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It Looks Better In Person. . . Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 17-September 03 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 1,170 Region Association: Southern California
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Really nice.
Did the VIN ever get entered into the World VIN database? |
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| Kansas 914 |
Feb 12 2015, 05:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(type47fan @ Feb 12 2015, 03:58 PM)  Really nice. Did the VIN ever get entered into the World VIN database? Yes the VIN is listed under my screen name since the current owner is not a member here. I also listed the roller sent to the crusher. It was a 1973. |
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| bigkensteele |
Feb 12 2015, 09:06 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) to both of you!
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| mgp4591 |
Feb 12 2015, 10:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,372 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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Always great to see another one make it out alive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
Feb 13 2015, 07:29 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,458 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Feb 12 2015, 05:30 PM) QUOTE(type47fan @ Feb 12 2015, 03:58 PM) Really nice. Did the VIN ever get entered into the World VIN database? Yes the VIN is listed under my screen name since the current owner is not a member here. I also listed the roller sent to the crusher. It was a 1973. I have the front clip off the 73. It saved Sandy's car "7 of 9" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) So Mike helped save more than one car with his stash. That 70 turned out great! |
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| Kansas 914 |
Feb 13 2015, 08:35 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Feb 13 2015, 06:29 AM) I have the front clip off the 73. It saved Sandy's car "7 of 9" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) So Mike helped save more than one car with his stash. That 70 turned out great! He did a great job and did all the work himself with the exception of an engine rebuild and paint. He used the same engine builder that rebuilt the engine in Buttercup (some of you will remember that build). He is a British car guy or was. He really likes the 914 as does his wife. His only resource for technical expertise was me (800 miles away and the word expertise is a STRETCH) so it is a miracle it got done... It speaks to his natural ability to sort things out that are mechanical. He even converted the car to a side shifter! Rick - thanks for being an inspiration to me to help others with their 914 projects - I learned that part from the best (you) - cheers! |
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