That part comes later ...


I really hope this works out well for you, that's one special car you got there!

Sorry Ross. You know the "Ice Queen" is one of my favorites!

I did something similar.. I forgot my driveway was slightly sloped and was pushing the 914 out of the garage to do the engine swap and it rolled into the CLS500 and dented it right before the wheel arch driver's rear. SO I dented the 914 and the Mercedes.......

This was right before RRC 2013 - did you notice the dent in the CLS500 when you were here?

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Thanks Andy!

Oh yeah Metal Surgeon is awesome. Had no idea he was by you. Should fix it right up for you better than new.

I never noticed that dent on your merc, I just remember it looking excellent as our rally chase car!

Sorry Ross!

I know! Turns out he is less than 10 minutes from my house! His shop is the kind of place I would love to have several hours to wander around in...

You wont regret fixing it. The right person / people can make magic happen.

Dad's car had a boat driven into it (by Dad), the battery rusted through to the longs (Dad), the front hit (Dad), and the rear trunk dented by the wheel of a golf caddy cart (Dad). This is what it looks like today.


Also, Rich Botempi sold his silver 73 2.0 for top dollar in the last couple years. That would be a good comp if he's willing to share the details.

All fixable. The only problem I see is, that's one of those colors that you will "never" be able to match perfectly so, a complete re-spray will be in order. Pigments and the specific nature of the metallics has changed over the years.

And... That's the upside. How's the time to get the cowl and other areas back up to snuff.

oh we wont't let you live this one down but wont start in until after it gets fixed

When I first got interested in 914's (about 2 years ago, haha), I actually had your avatar picture as my computer wallpaper. I think I just got it by google image searching 914's, and it was my favourite of all the ones that showed up. I love that colour, I hope you stick with it. Best of luck with the repairs!

I agree. There is a good chance that Calypso will end up looking better that she ever has! A good excuse to get the rest of the car into flawless shape as well!



Well that is flattering! I certainly won't have any plans to do a color change, the mint green has really grown on me!

Oh dear, I kind of feel guilty that I have that front fender from you now... Hope you manage to get this fixed


Roman

hah! I have some friends here in Denver that can help me out with that if I need it! Who knows, maybe you'll get another fender from me out of this!

How is your project going anyways?

Ross, sorry to see this but glad that no one was hurt. In the end, it is just a car and it can be made right again.

For those who haven't seen this car in person, the color combo is stunning.

I don't think that they will, but if insurance wants to total it, I wonder if you could accept a partial settlement in lieu of a salvage title. Rick might know.

Owners have the first right of refusal but based on the agreed limit I doubt it will total.

Ross -
I had a grey market MK1 golf GTI that was very similar, if not that color. It was called Inari Silver Metallic. Porsche used it as well. Just another reference.

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You know me... if that many panels needed work/paint, I would flare it!




good luck with the repairs

Hi, Ross,
I was very sad to hear about your accident. I admired your car in September 2012 when you came to the Cincinnati area for the Porsche-VW car show. We had dinner together and you found and fixed an electrical problem with my car. I hope you get things sorted out to your satisfaction.

So I thought I had an agreed value on it, but they didn't have a record of that, so I've been going through the valuation process on it. Their first appraiser came back with a vehicle value of 11,700, which would result in the car being totaled ($9180 estimated damage). I think they felt that was a bit low because they hired a third party appraiser (Big Block Appraisal Services) who I have been working with now, and hopefully they come back with a number closer to where I believe it should be (~20k).



Thanks Scott! I already have my flared car though (Apollo) The car is going to be fixed, the only question is am I going to have to pay for it or will insurance take care of me.



Hugh,

How has your car been working these days? I think things will go my way here eventually, its just going to be a bit of a headace o get everything sorted out initially! I believe the Metal Surgeon has a pretty busy shop schedule, so even after insurance gets figured out, it will be a while before it can get into the shop to get repaired!

I hope all is well with you!

-Ross

Dion, when you're really ready to sell that car for "not much more than 16k", please send me a PM. It looks awesome and IMO if it's as good as it looks, worth that price.

I believe he did sell that car back in 2011 to his business partner, also named Ross. The car now resides in Indiana, and I can tell you first hand that it is an awesome car to drive!

Yeah, Dion has been gone for a long time.

Ross, do you know yet what your options will be in the event that the appraisal does not come out in your favor? I assume it would be either:

a. allow it to be totaled -> buy it back -> fix it but end up with a salvage title.

or

b. drop the claim and have it fixed out of your own pocket.

Just wondering if there might be a c. negotiate a reduced settlement/higher deductible for the claim in order to retain a clean title???

I just found out it won't be an issue! The appraisal came back at 23,100 so the car is going to be fixed no questions asked! Great news for tonight!!

That is great news!

That's great news! Can't wait to see it all fixed up.

Congrats! Nothing like a big load off your mind when it comes to fixing your sweet ride. Christmas in February...

Now back to the matter of that missing inactive neutral switch.

Wow, Can't believe how it has been since I updated this thread! In summary for what has been going on the last two years:

I had the car repaired by the finest metal workers in Denver (The Metal Surgeon on here).

I had the car re-painted in its original Ice Green Metallic by the finest painter in Denver (Emmel's Enamels)

I'm now in the process of replating/refinishing everything and putting it back together!

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Painting Complete

Starting reassembly with PMB brakes, powder coated suspension components, and Bilsteins!

Looks great Ross!

Wow! That is beautiful! Thanks for taking the time to post all the pictures! Much appreciated!

I always wondered what happened to this car.....?

Looks amazing so far.

Looks great, Ross.

Super nice car. Great color Happy you got it worked out.

Bob B

I finished routing the wiring in the front trunk last night and got the rear harness pushed through the firewall. I'm ready to start the painful process of pushing it through the snorkel tube, only to find that the tube I have from 914 rubber doesn't seem to fit (not long enough, and not the right diameter) the hole in the engine shelf. Does anyone have a source for this part on a 1974 2.0L?

Thanks!

Ross,

I had the same experience and was not pleased after I found out they don't fit properly on a '74. So....while I had my engine out I fabricated a piece to fit in that hole and welded it in therefore making it smaller, then inserted the snorkel. I believe this part may have been manufactured for something else. It seems good quality but is not the right size. I see you have already painted so you may have to figure something else out. Maybe somebody else has the correct part but I looked for a while for NOS and was unable to find. BTW...I used a "guide oil" that electricians use for wiring when pulling the harness through. Machinist wax is what I first used and it worked as I like that on a lot of things but the electricians oil made pulling that harness through the snorkel a LOT easier to finish it off at the suggestion of my father. Sorry but I forgot the name of what it is.

Love the color of your car btw!

Thanks for tip!

Looks like I'm off to find some unobtanium! Hopefully I can find a decent used piece!

-Ross

Got some more work done installing brakes and new hard and soft lines from PMB. Worth the cost! I also Pulled the car out and trailered it to a new garage that's a bit closer to home.

The shine off the paint is incredible!
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Also, I have attached some of the reasons my progress has been slow the past few years. Trying to get these operational!

The Benz's are both sold now (proceeds funded the NSX!). The white '67 230S was particularly hard to let go of!

I get the feeling a 914 geek lives at that house......



Looks great!!!!!!

Haha. What tipped you off? I'm afraid I infected my roommate too!