I got to see Qarls long lost project car |
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I got to see Qarls long lost project car |
Bleyseng |
Apr 15 2017, 10:04 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
We visited Qarl this week and I was allowed into the super secret 914 project room to see the 914/6 conversion project. It's been what 10 years (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) since he started but I think he will actually get the car fixed and repainted soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I also got to look in the parts stash room where all the goodies are, wow what a hoard of nos and awesome parts. I'd love to help assemble this car when he gets the paint issues sorted out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Andyrew |
Apr 15 2017, 10:28 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Its crazy how this was the high budget build of the day and back in the day and the amazing parts he bought for it. The value of those parts must have trippled while sitting!
How was Hunter doing? Was he still driving the lotus around? |
EdwardBlume |
Apr 15 2017, 11:10 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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jim_hoyland |
Apr 16 2017, 07:55 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,261 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Great update; any timeframe set ?
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Cairo94507 |
Apr 16 2017, 09:19 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,713 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I am glad to see that car revisited. It was going along so nicely and then it just disappeared, (I could make a comment here, but won't). I was unaware of the paint issues. What happened?
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mepstein |
Apr 16 2017, 10:17 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,238 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am glad to see that car revisited. It was going along so nicely and then it just disappeared, (I could make a comment here, but won't). I was unaware of the paint issues. What happened? I had read his build thread at one time and remember that he was so disappointed with the paint job, he stopped working on the car and time moved on. He was going to start up again a year or two ago but it didn't happen. Go Qarl - (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
Mueller |
Apr 16 2017, 10:34 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Blast from the past. I've reached out to him every time we go to Disney World, just bad timing so I've never been able to visit him (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
I don't remember the paint issue or just might have been around the time I was gone from here. That sucks, glad he is going to get back to it. Does he still have the Lotus? |
pete-stevers |
Apr 16 2017, 12:12 PM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,641 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It would be great to see that car finished!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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r_towle |
Apr 16 2017, 06:20 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,563 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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Bleyseng |
Apr 19 2017, 10:26 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Ok, Hunter turned 17 yrs old! He is doing fine.
The 914 has lots of little "issues" that were supposed to be fixed before being painted and they just painted it over the issues. Karl is going to find a shop to redo the work and then paint it properly soon. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Got to ride around in the Lotus that's been modifed to 350hp so it's crazy fast and loud. What a fun car but with all those crazy Florida drivers its scary on the road. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Mike, you just have to call ahead to see Karl as he is pretty busy with his business and Hunter's appointments. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
campbellcj |
Apr 19 2017, 10:49 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,540 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow, great to hear this update after reading of Qarl and Hunter's escapades for many years!
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Bleyseng |
Apr 19 2017, 08:13 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Qarls stash of parts was unreal....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) and he made me empty my pockets when we left the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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Ferg |
Apr 19 2017, 08:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Very cool thanks for the update
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mepstein |
Dec 4 2018, 10:22 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,238 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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bandjoey |
Dec 4 2018, 04:56 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,923 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
sounds like he needs a build part in the spring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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iamchappy |
Dec 4 2018, 07:28 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I hate to be the one to break this sad news, Hunter passed away just after his 18th birthday some months ago, Karl and Susan have been struggling with the loss of their boy. They moved into a new home and have been traveling a bit, have a new German Shepard and are trying to adjust. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
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Larmo63 |
Dec 4 2018, 07:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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SteveL |
Dec 4 2018, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None |
Very sorry to hear about Hunter. Thank you for letting us know.
Prayers for the whole family. |
Mueller |
Dec 4 2018, 10:58 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 |
That is tough to hear. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Pass on our wishes if you talk to him again in the near future. |
rick 918-S |
Dec 4 2018, 11:08 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,420 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Thank you for sharing this with us. Thoughts and prayers .
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