 I found the box of photo's when I bought my 914, Been looking for this box forever and now (photo's) |
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| TJB/914 |
 Apr 20 2009, 09:01 PM
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Mid-Engn.  Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Apr 20 2009, 06:53 PM)  It's going to be a little better the 2nd time around. I don't think better is the correct word here. More spirted. bit faster, but not better Panel Billy, I like your name, it sounds Southern & your car is beautiful. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Remember my 914 was one of the first restorations to get attention. Today you guys are putting out really beautiful stuff with a higher degree of quality and attention to detail. My 914 is getting a pettina look with a little dust from driving. They start to deteriorate the day they leave the restoration shop. It's still nice, but will need a 3rd time around re-do in another 10-years. There will always be a lurker in the weeds that will come out with a high end 914. It's always those East Coast guys. They are trickie wuss's. Tom |
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| championgt1 |
Apr 20 2009, 09:12 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,681 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You have a very nice car. I love the pictures of the tractor. My grandfather has the exact same one. He restored his about 3 years ago.
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 20 2009, 09:21 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I am finished for the evening. Here's the money shot taken by me the amateur photographer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
BTW: championgt1, I have many happy memories of my Dad's 8-N tractor. He purchased it new & it was barn fresh with the original paint. It had the step up extra transmission & a joy to drive. When my dad passed away we had to sell it. I placed an add in the local paper and people were lining up at 5:30 A.M. to buy it. It was a sad moment when it left. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Lou W |
Apr 20 2009, 09:58 PM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Tom, thanks for sharing the great pictures, I'm sure I'll be smiling too when I get to drive my car after it's done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Apr 21 2009, 07:29 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,096 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Great pics Tom. Thanks for posting them.
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 21 2009, 02:40 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Hi Guys,
I want to finish up this post, because a few of you asked for more details. Here's a few more photo's to complete the story. Motor in my 1st. restoration. GA # matching motor 2.0 liter F.I. D-Jet Euro Pistons Counter weighted crank Sig Erickson (spelling??)Cam Note: I am replacing with a Raby Cam #9550 now. The original cam does not product enough vacuum at idle. (bad decision) 1.7 valve rockers custom build lots of head work lightened flywheel etc. etc. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 21 2009, 02:50 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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More info on the painting process. Everything was painted in stages.
Car was taped up and each compartment painted in seperate stages Interior front trunk & gas tank area. Rear trunk & engine compartment Underside Exterior panels All doors, hood, trunk lid & anything bolted on was painted seperately. etc. Notice the hell hole was good metal, just a little bit of pits from the battery acid. No rust out. Tom Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 21 2009, 02:56 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Here is photo's in the detailing and finishing stages.
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 21 2009, 03:02 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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The finished car was a great experience and it allowed me to join in with the bid dogs on the porch.
I was invited to display my 914 along with a varity of Porsche's at the 1998 Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance. The 904 guy loved my 914 along with all the others. It was a fun event & probably started the rise in interest of 914's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Tom Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 21 2009, 03:10 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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My most cherished event was having my 914 in EXCELLENCE issue # 112 August 2002. Buy a copy and read the story.
Here's a few pics. Tom (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) End of Story till you see my June 2009 camshaft redo post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)   Attached image(s) 
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| TJB/914 |
Apr 22 2009, 12:19 PM
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Mid-Engn. Group: Members Posts: 4,406 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Plymouth & Petoskey, MI Member No.: 346 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Hi Guys, Again (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif)
I've been looking at the two "Chrome Yellow" pictures above and want to say yellow is a difficult color to photograph. Chrome yellow or Saturn Yellow the same color has lots of green tint. Light effects the photo's. Here's another color shot showing the color in a closer color shot. It's a great color & my neighbor says you don't need a horn with that color, because they always see you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Now for another thought!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I did a theoretical estimate ($cost$) to restore a 914 to the standard of my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) 2,500 Man Hrs. @ $25.00 per hr. == $62,500.00 (misc restoration hrs) 600 " " @ $30.00 " " == 18,000.00 (concourse paint) right Scotty?? 100 " " @ $50.00 " " == 5,000.00 (engine machine work only) 300 " " @ $30.00 " " == 9,000.00 (misc vendors, etc.) estimated parts cost for above == 18,000.00 (parts, rubber & all misc) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,500 total man hours == $112,500.00 total cost to concourse restoration. I think this is a fair & honest estimate!!! Now: I have $20K into my car because I did all the grunge work, detailing and lots of horse trading on parts. What I am trying to say guys, restoration costs are for the rich only or if you win the lottery. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Love those yellow 914's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Soo, I am driving a $100K 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| tod914 |
Apr 22 2009, 12:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Tom your attention to detail is amazing. Beautiful job!
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