1974 AUBERGINE 2.7 Restoration Thread (The Eggplant), This started a long, long time ago.......... |
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1974 AUBERGINE 2.7 Restoration Thread (The Eggplant), This started a long, long time ago.......... |
TROJANMAN |
Mar 15 2023, 04:53 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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) Attached thumbnail(s) |
brant |
Mar 15 2023, 05:00 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,620 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Just today I was thinking that you needed to post an update
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TROJANMAN |
Mar 15 2023, 05:01 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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 Attached image(s) |
TROJANMAN |
Mar 15 2023, 05:05 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Here is a before pic from when I first brought it home
10 footer at best Attached image(s) |
TROJANMAN |
Mar 15 2023, 05:19 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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.......... Attached image(s) |
TROJANMAN |
Mar 15 2023, 05:21 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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rick 918-S |
Mar 15 2023, 05:25 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Another color I like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) more photos please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
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TROJANMAN |
Mar 15 2023, 05:30 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
Another color I like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) more photos please (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) agreed |
VegasRacer |
Mar 15 2023, 05:53 PM
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ELVIRA Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,501 Joined: 27-March 03 From: Between Scylla and Charybdis Member No.: 481 Region Association: None |
I really like the staggered wheels.
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jim_hoyland |
Mar 15 2023, 07:32 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,272 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Thomas at WCR coming down from My Hood
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Jett |
Mar 15 2023, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Best color by far!
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altitude411 |
Mar 15 2023, 08:17 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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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914 Ranch |
Mar 17 2023, 06:39 PM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,410 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
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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TROJANMAN |
Jan 28 2024, 12:47 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
I think we are getting closer............
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TROJANMAN |
Jan 28 2024, 12:54 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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! |
TROJANMAN |
Jan 28 2024, 12:59 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
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. |
TROJANMAN |
Jan 28 2024, 02:23 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,260 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
You can see the TAN interior sitting against the wall. I think the contrast is going to be great!
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brant |
Jan 28 2024, 06:07 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,620 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
It looks soooo good!
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Jett |
Jan 29 2024, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Love the color… thinking about ordering a new 992 in the color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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sixnotfour |
Jan 30 2024, 07:43 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,422 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Caught a Glimpse of it Today...
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