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> Dad finally gets his 914, How my brother and I restored a teener
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post Jan 1 2006, 02:15 PM
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very kuhl,

fantastic gift, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/piratenanner.gif)

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post Jan 1 2006, 02:43 PM
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Great story and great job!


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post Jan 1 2006, 03:30 PM
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That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen done. Nice work. Your dad is a lucky man to have you both.
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post Jan 1 2006, 04:51 PM
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Never seen a key slot placed here before,,,


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post Jan 1 2006, 05:19 PM
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Hey you guy's, that is an awesome gift for your father... Very cool!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jan 1 2006, 05:31 PM
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QUOTE (StratPlayer @ Jan 1 2006, 02:51 PM)
Never seen a key slot placed here before,,,

Interesting observation. That was there when we got it. But it doesn't actually do anything. I have no idea why it's there. I guess we should have removed it and filled in the hole, but we didn't even think about it.
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post Jan 1 2006, 05:33 PM
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Yeah baby...that what this is all about, sharing the love. A great story, a great inspiration to us all. I cannot imagine anyone prouder than your dad must be.

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post Jan 1 2006, 06:12 PM
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looks like what i used to see back in the 80s - either is or was an old type alarm lock (armed/off)

usually saw em more on the fender areas but by door would make it close at hand

if you look at the back it should have what looks like electrical attachment areas where the wiring used to hook up
tho thats really just my best guess
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post Jan 1 2006, 07:05 PM
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great story, and you guys did a great job...a lot of hard work...your dad is lucky to have both of you...and judging by your determination, you guys feel lucky to have him.
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post Jan 1 2006, 09:12 PM
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goberserk & family

Congratulations, what a wonderful story. Your Dad must be so proud of his boys and will forever think of you ever time he looks at his 914. Great story & pictures.

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post Jan 1 2006, 09:25 PM
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post Jan 1 2006, 10:12 PM
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I fell in love with 914's in 1979 and it took me until 1990 to get my first one. I used to tell the same kind of stories about wishing I could find one so I know exactly how your Dad felt. I'd say that his smile is about 10 times larger than his face will allow.

You two are a pair of very special sons. Every father should be blessed with kids like you!

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Oh, yeah - you do really good work too! You had quite a restoration job ahead of you when you started. I could hardly believe the firewall rust in those photos. Lots of other folks would have just run away. Congratulations on having the fortitude to stick it out!
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post Jan 1 2006, 10:22 PM
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Very cool. Thanks for sharing!
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post Jan 1 2006, 11:41 PM
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Congrats to your Dad and he has great taste in Sons! You both did an outstanding job!


QUOTE (lincoln @ Jan 1 2006, 04:12 PM)
looks like what i used to see back in the 80s -  either is or was an old type alarm lock (armed/off)

usually saw em more on the fender areas but by door would make it close at hand

if you look at the back it should have what looks like electrical attachment areas where the wiring used to hook up
tho thats really just my best guess


On the key slot. My '71 Charger had one for the alarm (mine was on the front fender in front of the door) and that is what I thought you had when I saw it.

Again thanks for the story and your father is a lucky man!
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post Jan 2 2006, 01:08 AM
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great resto project, and a wonderful Bday present for Dad !
The pictures are a good incentive for anyone needing to"Get it done !"
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post Jan 2 2006, 09:07 AM
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Way to go, that looks like one happy man.
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post Jan 2 2006, 06:48 PM
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That is about the coolest thread I have ever read here. This is what a Father/Son relationship is all about. Good job guys!
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post Jan 2 2006, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE (robby750 @ Jan 2 2006, 04:48 PM)
That is about the coolest thread I have ever read here. This is what a Father/Son relationship is all about. Good job guys!

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One of the best threads I've ever seen!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)

Berserker is the son with a beard?
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post Jan 6 2006, 12:13 PM
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hey guys. I'm the brother of gobeserk, and yes I have a beard. Our dad has a beard but short hair and is shorter than both of us...I am the tall one with beard and long hair. I'm glad y'all think we did a good job. It was a lot of work. The whole last week we barely slept at all...maybe 3 or 4 hours for every 40-50 awake.

I had a great time so if anyone wants help working on their car look me up..I am in South Florida until April and then in Western North Carolina after that. Later

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post Jan 6 2006, 12:38 PM
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Wow great job guys...nice story...

its funny...I just moved to the columbia area from New Hampshire...brought my 914 with me...I do know quite a few of the 914 crew up in NH,,,,some of them are here on the board....

If I had known, I would have offered the use of my garage...I do still have lots of various parts, let me know if you guys need anything...herb
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