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| FUEL14 |
 Jul 19 2019, 04:57 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand  |
Hi Folks,
I'm new to the forum. I've been trying to get my project up and going for a couple of years now and it's finally about to get some momentum over the coming months. I tried to start a thread in the 'Restoration and Build Threads' area but I got a note saying that I didn't have permission to do so. Is it cool to start a build thread in this part of the forum? Thanks and greetings from Australia. // Luke. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| mepstein |
Jul 19 2019, 05:24 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,874 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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| Chris H. |
Jul 19 2019, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,056 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE Is it cool to start a build thread in this part of the forum? Yes. Definitely yes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| bbrock |
Jul 19 2019, 08:36 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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| porschetub |
Jul 19 2019, 09:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,816 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) you have come to the right place,great group of people on here ...no question ,good luck.
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| jagalyn |
Jul 19 2019, 09:55 PM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None 
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Welcome...
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| FUEL14 |
Jul 19 2019, 11:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Thanks very much for the welcomes. I'll back up a bit and fill in some history from the last few years.
I'm a Brit, living in Australia since '06. I have a media brand called Fuel Tank http://fueltank.cc/. I bought this car in the motherland in 2001, shortly after it had been imported there from California. I did a few bits and pieces to make it my own (lowering, seat trimming, Bilstein shocks, Autometer gauges, covered the targa roof in Mercedes convertible fabric and a few other cosmetics) and enjoyed driving it lots and lots. This is how it was then. This is was at a photoshoot for Ultra VW magazine in 2004 at Rockingham Raceway in the UK where the relatively shortlived 'ASCAR' series was held. The car in the back was being raced at the time by Ben Collins, the original Top Gear 'Stig' and Daniel Craig's Bond stunt driver. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600975.1.jpg) After enjoying the car in Europe for five years, I was offered a job here in Australia and I locked up the '14 and made my way here and I've been here ever since. The car sat for quite a while and I finally got round to bringing it over here a couple of years ago. Here are some pictures of what it looked like on the day that I dragged it out of the lock-up in the UK and sent it off on a flatbed to start its journey to Australia: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600976.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600977.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600978.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600978.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600980.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1563600981.7.jpg) |
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| burton73 |
Jul 20 2019, 07:28 PM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,821 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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| FUEL14 |
Jul 20 2019, 07:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Thanks Bob. It's all a steep learning curve for me...
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| FUEL14 |
Aug 18 2019, 10:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Things are looking up. I've been told that I'm next in line for the paint booth, so things should pick up in the next couple of weeks.
It's been almost a year since it was primered, so I'm keen for the next step. Here are some picks from that stage: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1566187854.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1566187855.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1566187855.3.jpg) |
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| daytona |
Aug 31 2019, 07:39 AM
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daytona Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 13-April 14 From: Ormond Beach, Florida Member No.: 17,249 Region Association: South East States |
Welcome Luke,
That should be a beautiful car when it is all done. Looking at the photos of the car and parts in the booth it seems that you are going with a fiberglass rear bumper. Is that right? Front also? What are you going to do with the targa top this time? Be well, enjoy, and keep the photos coming. Bill. |
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| FUEL14 |
Aug 31 2019, 07:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Thank you, Bill. Yes, fibreglass front and rear bumpers from GT Racing, along with a limited edition lower front spoiler... the most problematic parts that I've had the misfortune of buying so far. But, all sorted now. The targa has been filled and smoothed and will be body colour also. The whole car is to be body colour. Sail panels, sill and all. Thanks for following, I will be asking lots of questions along the way. QUOTE(daytona @ Aug 31 2019, 11:39 PM) Welcome Luke, That should be a beautiful car when it is all done. Looking at the photos of the car and parts in the booth it seems that you are going with a fiberglass rear bumper. Is that right? Front also? What are you going to do with the targa top this time? Be well, enjoy, and keep the photos coming. Bill. |
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| Tdskip |
Sep 1 2019, 12:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,736 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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Belated welcome, thanks for the thread mate
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| FUEL14 |
Sep 11 2019, 04:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
QUOTE(Tdskip @ Sep 2 2019, 04:45 AM) Belated welcome, thanks for the thread mate Thank you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| FUEL14 |
Sep 11 2019, 04:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
After the best part of a year since first contacting Len Hoffman, my pair of HAM heads just arrived here in Australia today. A big thanks to Len (HAM Inc) for all the great communication over the last 12 months.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1568198217.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1568198217.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.postimg.cc-22382-1568198218.3.jpg) |
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| FUEL14 |
Sep 11 2019, 04:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 56 Joined: 11-August 18 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 22,382 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
...and paint is finishing this week. Apparently, she'll be home at the weekend, which is exciting.
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| jim_hoyland |
Sep 11 2019, 05:12 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,696 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Terrific project, thanks for sharing ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) You will have a "new" 914..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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| nrc914 |
Sep 11 2019, 07:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 1-August 08 From: Hampshire, England Member No.: 9,378 Region Association: England |
[quote name='FUEL14' date='Sep 11 2019, 10:48 AM' post='2746150']
...and paint is finishing this week. Apparently, she'll be home at the weekend, which is exciting. Looks a lovely colour Luke. What green is that? Regards Nathan |
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