#903 914-6 Signal Orange Widebody, Tinkering and Documentation Options

[ben*james]

This is the 5th time I've owned a 914 in my life thus far. First with a 914xxx VIN. For me, this is the car I've always wanted. It suits my eye just right!

And because of that - I'm going to make an effort to properly document it's history and the modest tinkering I attempt on the car.

Please feel free to comment, give advice, encourage, or post pics that add to the thread (just remember this isn't the sandbox and my kids might see this someday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) )

EDIT -
Goals and Objectives; GT 6 clone that is fun driving, protect and preserve, address areas that need restoration or improvement, finally only tasteful accepted modifications that won't diminish the overall value.

Task list
*Engine rebuild (start off with the easy one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) )
*New wheels and tires
*New exhaust
*Tribute decals
*Rotate seats
*Source and Instal passenger mirror
*Front hood pins
*Rear hood latches
*Cibie hood fog lights
*Rear valance
*Address paint in engine bay
*Upgrade headlights to LED
*Add LED to instrument cluster
*Replace carpeting
*Change radio
*Swap bumpers for tribute fiberglass two tone paint
*Rekey all locks the same
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End Edit

A few facts about me first:

• I'm not a wrench. While my brother is for his trade, I've stayed out of the garage and thus have very few tools and even less skill

• I live in PNW - it rains a lot and that means the cars living in the garage most of the time

• I don't race, in fact I don't even really drive that fast. I'm probably the least suitable person for a 914 but I love the way they look

• My first 914 I bought for 1800.00 bucks when I was 18 years old back in 1990. I spent the summer bringing pizzas to the guys at German Auto Salvage so I could pull better parts off the 7 or 8 teeners they had at the time

• I've got three boys, 10,10,8. If you see me at an event, one will likely be with me

Here's a little back ground on the car:

Sold on BAT
https://www.flickr.com/photos/37210452@N06/...157628092486963

When I bought it here on the world
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...341050&st=0

Around the time I bought it. Historical content.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...341417&st=0

Here's to the day I got it home last December.