 2+ years into the project, And finally the first miles on the car!! |
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| Doug Leggins |
 Nov 21 2005, 08:52 PM
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After more than 2 years of piecing the car back together I got to take her out for the first drive (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
It was a bit rough and I now have many more things to add to the to do list -LOL. But it still put a huge smile on my face. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| fiid |
Nov 21 2005, 09:02 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
from that very small picture - your car looks awesome. post more pics (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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| seanery |
Nov 21 2005, 09:02 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
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| fiid |
Nov 21 2005, 09:04 PM
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Turbo Megasquirted Subaru Member Group: Members Posts: 2,827 Joined: 7-April 03 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 530 Region Association: Northern California |
Oh yeah - and congratulations!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
I drove my car in a more spirited way than I have for a long time last night - it's a great feeling, eh?? |
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| Doug Leggins |
Nov 21 2005, 09:09 PM
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There is still alot of work to do to complete the car. But she's come a long way.
The drive started out well but I developed some issues. When i started out the car would start right up. When I got back she would barely turn over.... Had to push her back in the garage (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) When I started out all of the lights were functioning. When I got back the right turn signal would not work and the right headlight was out (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) When i started the car would throttle up well. I was pumping the throttle on the way home to keep the RPMs up (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) But, when I started the car had zero miles. Now she has 4 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rocking nana.gif) Been waiting for that first drive for months!!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| Bleyseng |
Nov 21 2005, 09:11 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 |
Nice color!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)
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| Flat VW |
Nov 21 2005, 09:17 PM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
Congratulations Doug (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
John P.S Howdy William (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif) Was he your first passenger Doug? |
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| Flat VW |
Nov 21 2005, 09:19 PM
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Illegal Soapbox Derby Racecar Group: Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Phoenix, AZ Member No.: 3,105 |
It is a VERY FINE automobile, the workmanship is first rate. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) John |
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| MattR |
Nov 21 2005, 09:19 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
Wow that car is beautiful. I've seen some of the progress pics, but not a complete shot of the car. THAT is what a stock 914 is supposed to look like. Great job!
Is that an early (53?) vette in the background? |
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| jd74914 |
Nov 21 2005, 09:25 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Really nice car. I can't wait to see it finished. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
Umm Matt, the earliest vettes are 54s (like this one seems to be, 54 or 55). . . cough, cough |
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| MattR |
Nov 21 2005, 09:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
"On June 30, 1953 the Corvette went into full production (each car was built by hand) at the GM facility in Flint, Michigan, where 300 Corvettes were built that year. All 1953 Corvettes were white with a red interior, all had Powerglide automatic transmissions mated to 150 HP, six cylinder engines with three carburetors and dual exhaust. This is the rarest Corvette. Of the 300 built, 255 are accounted for today." Its a long shot, but they still exist (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| Doug Leggins |
Nov 21 2005, 09:31 PM
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He will be. I was a little too nervous to take William, or anyone, on the first drive. I sort of purposely do not have a passenger seat installed yet. He tried hard to convince me that it would be safe for him to ride on the passenger floor -LOL. Flashback to 2003. Attached image(s) 
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| jd74914 |
Nov 21 2005, 09:32 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Ok fine. I almost put in that unless it was a handbuilt prototype it was a 54-55. Damn (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif) |
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| MattR |
Nov 21 2005, 09:33 PM
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It wouldnt be the first time a handbuilt prototype fell in the hands of a club member (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| Flat VW |
Nov 21 2005, 09:35 PM
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Your gonna wish you had. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) John |
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| SpecialK |
Nov 21 2005, 09:43 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
Can't verify (but Doug can), but I thought I heard someone saying at the 2004 FFC that all the cars were Indy Pace Cars.....not sure about the Vette though.
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| Pnambic |
Nov 21 2005, 09:54 PM
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Honk if you like obscene gestures! Group: Members Posts: 914 Joined: 9-April 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 546 Region Association: South East States |
Nope, not all of them are pace cars, though he may also have a replica of every Chevy pace car there was. Incredible collection!
Congrats Doug! Got a few more miles on it this time than when I was down there....hahaha. Great news to hear. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) So I guess you're not done with those Carb books yet... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
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| TJB/914 |
Nov 21 2005, 09:55 PM
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Beautiful job on the 914. Can't wait to see it in person. The first ride is always special. You should be very proud of yourself. Tom BTW MattR, you are absolutely correct on the 53 Corvette history. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the 54 Corvette's were also all white w/powerglide trans. & a very small number produced. I know the 55's were the first ones with the V/8 and only available with powerglide. One of my best friends bought a medium blue one & wrecked it. He hit the local police car head on and they both ended up in the ditch (no one was injured, he was stone drunk). The fiberglass body was totaled. Another good friend bought a 56 Red vette that had a 4-speed & dual carbs. We raced the local streets in my 57 E-bird (thats 2-4-bbl carbs). I grew up in the 50's and didn't know I was having so much fun. Still waiting to grow up. |
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| TINCAN914 |
Nov 21 2005, 10:07 PM
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No my friend 53 was the first year that the Corvette was produced. I htink his is a 55 or 57..Just my 2 cents. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) OH and grat job on the car Doug!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) |
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| MattR |
Nov 21 2005, 10:09 PM
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I dont know much about the corvettes history, Ive just been going to car shows for a while and pick stuff up (and my dad is a big chevy fan). I use manheim gold to get production numbers, engine sizes, and approximate value. According to manheim gold, there were 3,640 1954 corvettes made, all with 6 cylinder engines. In '55, there were about 700 made, all with a V8. In '55, there appears to be a 3 speed option. So maybe some left the factory without powerglides? I know the 55-56-57 era a little better. My mom has a 56 no post Bel Air, and I grew up loving that car and researching the era like crazy. I dont remember most of the facts I learned, but its coming back (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) sorry for the hijack doug! I'll stop, I promise. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/hijacked.gif) |
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