Where is Sweet Pea now? After searching for a while and looking at many lesser cars, I could not get this fine 914 out of my mind. I contacted Joel, we struck a deal and Melisa and I jumped on a plane for San diego to pick up Sweet Pea. We met with Joel & Shannon, inspected the 914, had a great dinner with new friends, exchanged the paperwork and headed back to the hotel. Next morning, Joel & Shannon delivered our new 914 to the hotel and we headed north.

This 914 runs very strong. Some front end vibrations at 70-75, but otherwise...solid and gets lots of attention wherever it goes.

I am a happy camper!

I've attached a couple pix. Joel & Shannon in tears...Melisa and I smiling durng the hand off. And then................a pic of our first stop.

Can you guess where Sweet Pea is...or at least was yesterday?

regards,
Al

PS: Joel & Shannon are the bomb.

What part of the PNW do you live at? Nice car.

nord,
I'm in mount Vernon.............not too far from you.

regards,
al

Cool story!

Glad to see happy new 914 owers.

Congrats!

Isn't that Jerry Mahoney's old car? Looks like it's come full circle back to the PNW. Great car!

....Good to hear a positive "experience"
good fortune with her in the future!
(WELCOME)

Yes, I believe that is correct. Coming back home.

regards,
Al

if that's Jerry's old car then that is one very nice clean car.

I saw it over at kelty's house one day and drooled all over it!

Where is Sweet pea today?....at least as of last night and this morning

regards,
Al

Sweet..!!!!needs a six..

After my San Diego to Santa Barbara to Los Gatos to Redding to Eugene, OR to Mount vernon, Wa..............my new 914 is safe & sound in my garage.

Nice looking car!

Enjoy!

the picture really don't do the car justice!

Jerry is a body guy that does very nice work and that car is a great example of his skill!

What size wheels and tires?
Springs, shocks, bars?

I love the way she sits - beautiful car!

Here's the specs...from the P.O.
regards,
Al

1970 914 Willow Green

Suspension brakes wheel specs:

Front suspension and brakes: 911 T
Front suspension torsion bars: 18mm 911 type, stock red
Front suspension sway bar: 914/4 type 15mm stock
Front suspension bushings: stock rubber
Front suspension strut inserts: Bilstein sport yellow new
Rear suspension springs: 100 lbs Weltmeister SP100 black
Rear suspension shocks: Bilstein sport yellow new
Rear suspension sway bar: none
Rear suspension bushings: stock rubber
Wheels: Fuchs 16 x 6 polished lip, satin black center
Tires: BF Goodrich 205/ 50 R16
Master cylinder: ATE 19mm, new
Brake lines: ATE rubber, new

Engine and drive train specs

Pistons: 96mm flat top 8.5 to 1 compression
Crank shaft: 2.0 Porsche 71mm
Connecting rods: 2.0 Porsche
Cam shaft: webcam XXX custom grind
Cylinder heads: 2.0 Porsche 3 stud, rebuilt
Induction: New dual Weber 40 IDF carburetors, center pull linkage heim joints, Teflon lined Terry cable
Ignition: Bosch mechanical advance distributor with electronic trigger, Bosch blue coil BERU spark plug wires
Exhaust: SSI stainless steel heat exchangers, Bursch merged tuned 4-2-2-1 collector
Engine case: 1.5 quart low profile external sump
Fuel pump: front mounted Carter rotary type powered by factory fuel power circuit
Fuel lines: BMW 8mm CA ethanol fuel rating
Oil: Brad Penn 20-50
Transaxle: rebuilt 901 side shift conversion, new shift linkage and bushings, 90wt hypoid Valvoline VR-1
Rear transaxle mounts: upgraded 911 sport mounts
Starter motor: upgraded IMI Hi Torque gear driven with high current external solenoid

Interior specs

Morph interior panels
914rubber.com seals by Mark whitesel
pedal cluster by Bruce Stone
Steering wheel: 3 spoke Dino
Floor mats: Lloyds black with green 914 monogram
Seats: black with custom cloth center inserts, adjustable passenger seat
Seat belts: new retractable type
Entertainment: new stereo and Baupunkt speakers with IPOD and MP3 player
Door panels: custom 911 RS type
Pedal cluster: rebuilt, zinc plated, powder coated, silica-bronze bushing kit

Exterior, paint and body specs

Color: original L63k Willow green monochrome paint scheme
Side marker delete, antenna delete
Fresh weather strips rubber, door seals, bumper tops, body gaskets
New windshield

Beautiful car, Jerry Mahoney did a fantastic job, great that the car is back in the PNW!
- Juergen

Looks great!

great example of a beautiful narrow body

Very nice car you got there

David

So when are you inviting us over to meet the new family member (and you too)?