Car is in Primer...need to pick a silver. I want one that is bright silver. Input please.... I know the pros/cons of 'original sixes' should not have change. I believe with the non-matching engine #. The car was only original ONE time and that was when new. The next owner can do concours if they wish....I am not. I plan on driving this car and it will be my Thusday night date car with my wife. A Saturday Autocross car and a tool that is used in my garage. (no I don't loan out

I'm going with 'THIS IS MY CAR and I want this' position. However, I'm not doing a color change. I just want a nice silver to mimic.

Give me some ideas. I like Lexus Silver, 2006 Subaru Silver, even the new VW Silver.




Thanks and Happy Holidays. Merry Christmas everyone!

Last year I was looking at silvers for my 6 and I really liked what Nissan and Chrysler had on their lots. Both are very bright. I wonder if the Lexus you like is the same as Nissans?

Oh, I went with a satin metalic silver. It looks like my car is made out of aluminum that was glass beaded.

First pictures of Paint coming back now.... Thanks Jerry!!

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As soon as the TAX return comes in... I will be buying huge amounts of parts to finish this project!

Looking very good

think n the black rockers and valance`s would look nice ..like really shiny black..but then again ....

Nice work Jerry

Can't wait to see you rolling at our local events

be even better if the old man could shine his 6 up......then we could have 3 roll n to shows and the track,AX ....how cool would that be ....

That is looking good!

Now it can start going back together. You must be excided

I am very excited. I think as the pieces go back together, my bank account will go down. I have a loving wife who wants this done by this spring

She will drive it too!

I hope my wife will drive my 914 someday.

Looks Fantastic !!

What silver is that ?


when you get it complete you have it wrapped in GREEN

Color: 2011-2012 VW-Audi "Ice Silver Metalic"

Cannot wait to see the entire car done in this color. It will be a bit much until I start placing the black accents against it. I will be placing the black vinyl on the Targa Bar.

Also I will toy around with more gloss paint on the valances as well. I am a long way from having those installed....

First pictures coming in on paint on the outside....

Thank Jerry for the work and proffessional job. I will see it in person tomorrow and a fly through on a business trip to Vancouver, WA.

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It will be a fun time putting this thing back together. I need to win the bet and have it done by end of June. Shooting for a tad sooner so I can enjoy the spring weather driving. PNW guys have some cool events I need to join.

Might have to have PNW Build weekend so I can just get it finished!

That color is drop-dead beautiful! Congrats

A work party with all those knuckleheads in Seattle. Man I wouldn't trust those guys with my car

Oh wait I already have more than once. Your in good hands my friend. I'd be happy to come up & hand you tools

Thanks Guys....I'm very excited to be at this stage. It's been a long time of ownership with only 2 miles driven on this. I certainly need more.

That looks really great! Can't wait to see it come together.

I hope you will ...let alone your wife

Got the FUCHS back tonight

Need to get some black paint on them....doing something a bit different on these than what is typically done. Partially becasue it will be different and mostly because the polisher didn't follow my directions very well.

So here they are right now:
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I vote for blacked out centers with polished lip! The center cap looks good blacked out or polished. With your silver man that will look kick ass. Not a fan of polished wheels on silver cars. Thats just me though as I would do painted bumpers over chrome too .

Polish is done. Will paint smaller portion around lugs out to the opening. So I will do some black on 'em.

something like this.... (excuse the poor effort, but I used MS Paint to mock up)
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Very nice!

Looks beautiful!!! The fun is about to start installing all your shinny bits

Im shooting for Sept. on mine and I cant wait for the painting stage

The car is now back in my garage and a few parts went on today. Here is the NEWLY painted battery tray and hell hole.



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And my newphew Sam (6freaks son) and I ready to load the car up. Click to view attachment

you will be lost in the garage for months now

I like that color

I'm fond of Silver though see avatar

That silver looks beautiful.

OK, I know I will be slaughtered for this, I love silver with the dark red leather interior. It is a classic combination and looks timeless. Yeah I know our cars never came in dark red leather. Just saying.

More then happy to help you get Lucky Bro

EEESSSH...fill in the rest of the story. I'm leaning toward naming my car LUCKY.

LUCKY to have it, LUCKY to drive it, and Who doesn't want to get LUCKY?

Just make n um think....I knew you would fill in the gap`s

Good luck with your car, that is pressure for sure. Like to see it or help if need be since local.

The new paint looks awesome...love those before and after pics! Keep up the momentum with your project.

Any more pics / updates? Would love to see this car in the sunlight!

My wheel polisher didn't quite do what I had asked on my wheels, so I told him to stop and I wanted to do a mock up on a wheel. Crappy cell phone pic, but here's the result:

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Wife loves the look, so I think I'll run 'em this way for awhile. I always can mount up the Cookie Cutters. Will get new lugs too.

I haven't worked on the car for about 6 weeks. I've been working on testing and moving up in rank at work. Therefore, reading and studying. Written test is tehe 11th of April.

I'll be in the garage on April 12th. I've already taken the first two weeks of May off, so that is when a ton of work will be done.

This sunny day in Seattle made me sad that it isn't done!

Doing some install of parts and waiting for a few in the mail to finish.

Good Times!
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A bit more...
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Looking good!

I tackled the Targa vinyl tonite.
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Engine Cover
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Also cleaned up the relay board cover and I dropped the bumpers off to be re-chromed. Will be done next week sometime. I'm thinking Cinco de Mayo will have me drinking some beers looking at new chrome.

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I hope you indexed that oil filter console .....engine lid on before engines in ...other then that, shoot your kick n butt ...ya dont need me ...yet

Yeah, because my ratchet only works one direction? Taking off 2 bolts is SOOOO HARD. Someone help me

Back glass in, seat back in, seat in...waiting for parts.
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Newly chromed rear bumper! Seattle sun pouring onto my car...BLING!
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Mounted up some Nitto-Gen 205/50/15's on the custom painted & polished FUCHS. (custom because the polisher didn't follow my directions)
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Got the bumpers mounted, tail lights in, and rear trunk lid mounted.
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Spoiler mounted to give it a completed look and feel. Not comitted to using it. Front valence is still getting finish work.
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Windshield Installed. This gives so much character to the car and gives it a more complete look.

On task for the 3 day Memorial Day weekend:
-BBQ ribs and chicken as I install parts (low and slow)
-Clean, paint, and install valence and rockers 60% done. Just recieved passenger side. Front installed. Driver side needs fastners and oil tank finalized to be 100% sure oil tank is NOT coming out again.
-Oil tank (clean area and install)
-refresh relay board 93% done, drying rubber coating
-finish passenger headlight (thanks JRUST for the parts)
-clean area above the transmission
-install new fuel lines
-install door hardware and glass
-install lots of new 914rubber
-repair,clean, and paint targa must redo
-install new cables (gas, clutch, speedo)
-install e-brake cables
-mount up new targa 914rubber
-prep engine bay for engine
- other random items I stumble into....
-DRINK A BEER after the work is done. Haven't even had one this weekend...not sure why, just not feeling it

AND remember what Memorial Day weekend is about. Thanks to the veterans who gave their life and served for our country. I am thankful for the freedom to choose and enjoy my little 914. Thank You.

Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing her in person!