 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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| Doug Leggins |
Nov 21 2005, 10:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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The white vette in the background is a 54. My father-in-law has owned it for years. He used to have it dispalyed in his Chevrolet dealership. I know a bit about corvettes. My father-in-law is a walking corvette encyclopedia.
1953 was the first year for the corvette, 300 were made. All were white with red interior. In 1954 other colors were available. A few years back my father-in-law had a red 54 and a blue 54 also. The red was original color and needed restored. The blue corvette was amazing! It had about 9000 original miles and was absolutely beautiful. The blue car is now in Mid America Direct's collection. And now back to the 914.
Thanks! I saw my first 914 when I was about 15. It was signal orange. I bought my first 914 when I was about 35. For 20 years when I thought of 914's I thought of a signal orange 914. When I decided to build one it just had to be signal orange. |
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| Doug Leggins |
Nov 21 2005, 10:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None
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Here's a good option for the 914 owners that also enjoy corvettes and camaros.
Come to next year's FFC and we can carve out an hour or so and spend some time looking at some good ol' Chevrolets too. |
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| Gint |
Nov 21 2005, 11:03 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Absolutely beautiful Doug. Congratualations on the maiden voyage. One of these days...
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| GWN7 |
Nov 22 2005, 02:04 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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| IanStott |
Nov 22 2005, 03:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199 |
I can't wait for mine to be finished! I drove mine around for a week before I started restoring it, what a blast. I hope mine turns out as nice as yours, you did a nice job.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| bottomend |
Nov 22 2005, 03:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 27-August 05 From: LA,Ca Member No.: 4,683 |
Sweet car. Perfect color!
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| Root_Werks |
Nov 22 2005, 10:19 AM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Car looks great! 4 whole miles! Woo Hoo! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
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| bd1308 |
Nov 22 2005, 10:24 AM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
i saw this car in person.....
I wasn't alive in the 70s, but i would even go as far as saying that this car was showroom new quality.... sure seemed eerie looking at this car with no dirt or oil anywhere...... Doug, you did a fantastic job on this car...i was in the pit looking up and everything was *perfect*....your list and style paid off. thanks for showing me around your parts stash too. b |
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| nomore9one4 |
Nov 22 2005, 10:35 AM
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Member of the Eastcoast Thread Killers Club Group: Members Posts: 2,666 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Pittsburgh,Pa.15237 Member No.: 14 Region Association: None |
Very inspiring.Thank you for the post! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)
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