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viper11511
post Dec 9 2016, 08:26 PM
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Hello all! I recently acquired a 1975 914 2.0. This car brings back childhood dreams as it was owned by a neighbor. I would see and hear it coming and going for maybe a decade. Always admiring it. The neighbors eventually moved and I lost track of the car. Fast forward maybe 20 years and I find out someone I actually know owns the car and it has been sitting in a garage for all those years. The second I lay eyes on it the memories come back. I want it! Fortunately for me his wife wants it gone and he decides to sell it to me. I am again reunited with a childhood dream. It runs and drives and needs but needs some love which I am currently working on. As a car enthusiast I belong to a few other forums and and excited to be a part of this one. Happy Holidays all and I look forward to knowing you all a little better soon!


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post Dec 9 2016, 08:34 PM
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post Dec 9 2016, 09:28 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Looks like a real fine car from the photos. Please keep us posted...esp. with more photos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 9 2016, 09:33 PM
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great story, welcome!

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post Dec 9 2016, 09:37 PM
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That's a cool story that ended well - very nice!
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post Dec 9 2016, 10:14 PM
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Fun story and looks like it will clean up well.
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post Dec 9 2016, 10:15 PM
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Thanks all for the warm welcome! I appreciate it! I will keep you posted. First item is using the heck out of the search feature on this forum! Much to learn! Looks like I have a great group of teachers! Ha!
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post Dec 10 2016, 08:18 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Definitely a nice story and the car looks to be in good condition too. Before you tackle getting it back on the road, read through a bunch of the "bringing it back to life" threads on here. That will give you a nice road map and hopefully allow you to get it back on the road easier. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 10 2016, 10:14 AM
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Awesome story! My love for these little cars started when a neighbor had a silver 6 with factory rear flares. Unfortunately, the car was lost in a house fire. I'm glad your story has a much happier ending.

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post Dec 10 2016, 10:25 AM
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Congrats!!
My dad had a hopped up vw bug sleeper. Dual webers, etc. My neighbor also had a 4 banger 914. The other neighbors thought my dad had a Porsche motor in his bug, because it sounded like the 914. I always loved that 914 and eventually bought one. My neighbor eventually sold his 914 and bought a real six. He gave me a ride in it and I was amazed how fast that thing could get to 100 mph and brake down to zero again. It was only a matter of time before I built a six.
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post Dec 10 2016, 10:45 AM
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Black is the sexiest color for a 914!!!!
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post Dec 10 2016, 11:00 AM
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Congrats.. Good to see these come out of hiding.

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post Dec 10 2016, 11:22 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Nice looking car. Like those wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 10 2016, 11:43 AM
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Black and baby burners. Gotta love that!
Enjoy your most excellent acquisition.
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post Dec 10 2016, 12:14 PM
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Again what a great welcome from you all! Thank you again! Right now I am reading through the manuals and the stack of receipts on anything done to the car since new. I think I have like 5 keys! Ha! Four red keys and one black. I will have to look into that. And thanks for the heads up on the threads to search for. Looks like I have some reading to do! I see 914's come with a few styles of wheels and mine are burners? I will do some searching before asking to many more questions! Ha! Thanks again all and have a great Saturday!
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post Dec 11 2016, 08:35 AM
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post Dec 11 2016, 05:45 PM
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post Dec 11 2016, 08:32 PM
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Again what a great welcome from you all! Thank you again! Right now I am reading through the manuals and the stack of receipts on anything done to the car since new. I think I have like 5 keys! Ha! Four red keys and one black. I will have to look into that. And thanks for the heads up on the threads to search for. Looks like I have some reading to do! I see 914's come with a few styles of wheels and mine are burners? I will do some searching before asking to many more questions! Ha! Thanks again all and have a great Saturday!



Red keys = valet, black key = everything. Should be 2 liter Fuchs wheels. Maybe someone liked those better? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

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