2016 Build-Off Challenge - Official Contest Thread, AND THE WINNER IS . . . Options

[stevegm]

We are getting the 2017 Build-Off Challenge organized. It will begin October 15th. The requirements will be the same:

A. Engine - Remove and reinstall or install, if already removed.
B. Significant body work
C. Significant interior work
D. Get the car driving and on the road by September 14, 2017.


We are going to try to cover the progress of the builds in a little more detail this time. Also, we are going to try to keep the dates of the polls a little more organized this time.

ROUND DATES:
Round 1 - October 15th to January 1st
Round 2 - January 1st to April 1st
Round 3 - April 1st to July 1st
Round 4 - July 1st to September 14th

New requirements:
Post monthly. Anyone who does not post monthly will be eliminated.
Vote in each round. Anyone who does not vote in each of the 4 rounds will be eliminated.

We are also considering:
1. At least some progress every month or elimination
2. A small entry fee, to help cover the costs of a bigger trophy, and do some other things we'd like to do with the event. We may do a DVD type thing.
3. There has been talk of limiting the contest to the first 10 or 15 builds that submit to participate. We haven't made a final decision on that.

If your interested in participating PM me.

[TM_Corey]

We are getting the 2017 Build-Off Challenge organized. It will begin October 15th. The requirements will be the same:

A. Engine - Remove and reinstall or install, if already removed.
B. Significant body work
C. Significant interior work
D. Get the car driving and on the road by September 14, 2017.


We are going to try to cover the progress of the builds in a little more detail this time. Also, we are going to try to keep the dates of the polls a little more organized this time.

ROUND DATES:
Round 1 - October 15th to January 1st
Round 2 - January 1st to April 1st
Round 3 - April 1st to July 1st
Round 4 - July 1st to September 14th

New requirements:
Post monthly. Anyone who does not post monthly will be eliminated.
Vote in each round. Anyone who does not vote in each of the 4 rounds will be eliminated.

We are also considering:
1. At least some progress every month or elimination
2. A small entry fee, to help cover the costs of a bigger trophy, and do some other things we'd like to do with the event. We may do a DVD type thing.
3. There has been talk of limiting the contest to the first 10 or 15 builds that submit to participate. We haven't made a final decision on that.

If your interested in participating PM me.

Sent you a PM with questions.

cs

[Nutter965]

A big thank you to all who voted for me and a big thanks to Steve for organising it all, to be fair I thought I would be further on but it did spur me on ! The t-shirt was worn with pride on holidays this year, I'm still working away and it will be finished ... I promise

[stevegm]

We are getting the 2017 Build-Off Challenge organized. It will begin October 15th. The requirements will be the same:

A. Engine - Remove and reinstall or install, if already removed.
B. Significant body work
C. Significant interior work
D. Get the car driving and on the road by September 14, 2017.


We are going to try to cover the progress of the builds in a little more detail this time. Also, we are going to try to keep the dates of the polls a little more organized this time.

ROUND DATES:
Round 1 - October 15th to January 1st
Round 2 - January 1st to April 1st
Round 3 - April 1st to July 1st
Round 4 - July 1st to September 14th

New requirements:
Post monthly. Anyone who does not post monthly will be eliminated.
Vote in each round. Anyone who does not vote in each of the 4 rounds will be eliminated.

We are also considering:
1. At least some progress every month or elimination
2. A small entry fee, to help cover the costs of a bigger trophy, and do some other things we'd like to do with the event. We may do a DVD type thing.
3. There has been talk of limiting the contest to the first 10 or 15 builds that submit to participate. We haven't made a final decision on that.

If your interested in participating PM me.

Sent you a PM with questions.

cs

I PM'd you back.

[Andyrew]

Steve, Any way I can get an XL shirt? My large isnt fitting my fat body.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Darren C]

You guy's got your T shirts already?

I thought we got them at the end?

[Mueller]

To quote the great Peter Sellers "I like to watch", I will not partake in the next Challenge, goodbye and thanks for all the fish....

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[JoeDees]

An unknown moving date and an insane amount of uncertainty in the future are causing my project to be put on hold, so I may be back for 2018.

[trojanhorsepower]

I'd like to try again. Needless to say I still meet the criteria.

[Olympic 914]

I'm out...

It seems I am far enough ahead as to have an unfair advantage... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

I will continue to update my thread though..

Thanks to all who voted for me. I really appreciate it.

Congrats to Garland. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

You guy's got your T shirts already?

I thought we got them at the end?

Contact Steve, he should have sent it for you. If you didn't get it, I'm sure he can send another

[Garland]

I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful support and interest in my build. The challenge and 914 world club members, and family in my mind, are a big part of this project. I truly thankful for your interest, support, and help when I really needed it.

Here's some pictures of the first road trip for the build car, Okteenerfest. Put about 1,300 miles on the car . My son Sean drove a second support and rescue vehicle, wearing the correct T-shirt. And traveled with me to North Carolina from Michigan in a second car. He's made this trip before and we were into the twisties shortly into Ohio. It made the trip quite enjoyable, and his autocross experience made for a fun drive, since we all know nothing can keep up with the 914 in the twisties. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (drinking the Kool-Aid)


















This is a "where is he 914?" look close, its there.



We made some new friends, like Lloyd, a mile up, on the mountain with his wife in North Carolina. Lloyd had film in the camera but two dead batteries, and no email address. I'm sending him a copy of the photo. And Joe at his store on the scenic Highway. Joe is very interested in the car and had some interesting license plates up on the wall.

















You may have noticed writing on the car. Since the paint was palisti-dip, and will be peeled off (exposing primer, and multi colored panels, still to be finished) I thought it would be fun to let people sign the car. It was, the comments and funnies are great. Almost hate to remove it now. Pictures to come.

I attended Okteenerfest where at their banquet, it was announced, and I was awarded the Build-Off Challenge golden jackstand award from, Fourteener Motoring Magazine.

Steve Martin.......................John Thurwachter ................Mark Whitesell
FMM & Save the 914............"Garland" Michigan Build........914 Rubber



I've been a 914 owner since the mid-70s, and this experience has been one of the top moments for me. Heres is one other, in the 70's getting ready to go racing.




The Build off challenge has been a wonderful experience, that I was able to share with my family, friends, new, and old members of 914 world. It expanded my skills as I worked on the project and learned new things, and was able to share them with others.

I had a lot of fun with this, thanks again everyone.

Garland