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> 1974 AUBERGINE 2.7 Restoration Thread (The Eggplant), This started a long, long time ago..........
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post Mar 15 2023, 04:53 PM
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Looks nice in pictures.........
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This story begins a long time ago, in a galaxy far away, called California.

But first I wanted to start with some prophetic words from an old friend, that I miss dearly, as I am sure many others do too.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slits.gif)


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post Mar 15 2023, 05:00 PM
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Just today I was thinking that you needed to post an update
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post Mar 15 2023, 05:01 PM
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Here are 2 links with a bit of a history on how THOMAS got the car:

ONE LITER UPGRADE

Note: The car did not come with the cool gauges, and all of the oil lines have since been remastered by PMB (so I am told (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )

Thomas posted a lot of pics IN THIS THREAD But I did not do a great job with site maintenance, and they have disappeared........... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

He purchased the car from SWood, for I think $1000?

Here is a snapshot of what I got when I bought it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

It went from THOMAS, to Joe Sharp, to Steve (for a month or two?), to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif), to PMB


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post Mar 15 2023, 05:05 PM
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Here is a before pic from when I first brought it home

10 footer at best


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post Mar 15 2023, 05:19 PM
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I stripped it down in 2014, then kids, then covid, then PMB picked it up in 2021 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Somebody might have pics from loading it onto the trailer..........


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post Mar 15 2023, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Mar 15 2023, 04:00 PM) *

Just today I was thinking that you needed to post an update

I am going to see it next week. Hopefully I can grab some pics.....
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post Mar 15 2023, 05:25 PM
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Another color I like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) more photos please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
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post Mar 15 2023, 05:30 PM
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Another color I like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) more photos please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)

agreed
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post Mar 15 2023, 05:53 PM
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I really like the staggered wheels.
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post Mar 15 2023, 07:32 PM
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Get that VIN ?
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Thomas at WCR coming down from My Hood


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post Mar 15 2023, 08:05 PM
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Best color by far!
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post Mar 15 2023, 08:17 PM
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One of my favorite colors as well... at one of my favorite shops. You are very fortunate my friend. Can't wait to see photos of this one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 17 2023, 06:39 PM
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My recollection of the car is that it was really fun to drive. 2.7 S was really peppy. The response was wonderful. The factory should have built that car. Aside from the race car it is the 914 I have enjoyed driving the most.
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post Jan 28 2024, 12:47 PM
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I think we are getting closer............
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post Jan 28 2024, 12:54 PM
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I could use some help sourcing some items.
I have been out of the game for a little while and it seems I gave away a bunch of my old stock from cars we cut up in my garage.

If anyone could point me in the right direction for the following items, that would be awesome!

Interior Fabric Kit (tan) OR I need 2 seat cushions for a '74 tan basket weave

Door handles


Tan Carpet Kit

Thanks!
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post Jan 28 2024, 12:59 PM
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QUOTE(914 Ranch @ Mar 17 2023, 05:39 PM) *

My recollection of the car is that it was really fun to drive. 2.7 S was really peppy. The response was wonderful. The factory should have built that car. Aside from the race car it is the 914 I have enjoyed driving the most.



Hey Joe!

My dad always asks about you.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif)

I found the old NARP board in an internet graveyard. You can click on the link in my Signature.
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post Jan 28 2024, 02:23 PM
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You can see the TAN interior sitting against the wall. I think the contrast is going to be great!


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post Jan 28 2024, 06:07 PM
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It looks soooo good!
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post Jan 29 2024, 10:13 AM
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Love the color… thinking about ordering a new 992 in the color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 30 2024, 07:43 PM
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Caught a Glimpse of it Today...
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