Here is the situation.

We have the wife's Creamsicle and the husband's 914 turbo. The creamsicle needs complete restoration. The husband states the turbo, even though already a beautiful 914, needs some things to make it roadworthy. Of course, some of the things are cosmetic and really don't pertain to its driving ability.

Here is the issue.

The wife has been buying things for the LE, such as a '74 parts car with near perfect interior parts. The husband started going through the parts car, and was pulling things off saying "I can use that for my car". The wife ordered a spoiler for her LE, and the husband said "I can use that for my car since the DAPO ran over something and broke the spoiler on mine".


Vote: Whose 914 should be first priority? or

I think Nel should get her car done first since it was priority before the turbo was even around...again.

However, if the turbo is a daily for Rob I guess there is an excuse to put the "project" on hold to get the daily up to par.

sorry, but

I think that Nel should get whatever she wants, whenever she wants it.

...I cannot believe that you need 914world forum to figure that out...
YOUR WIFE'S CAR has the highest priority...
...give her the parts back and help her finish it...

Thanks Steve!

Nel

Let it be known that this poll was HER idea, not mine. I also told her the results would naturally be skewed in her favor.

Come on guys, give me a break!

Rob

Thanks!

Very true, but my poor LE needs surgery and I want her to be well.

If the wife is happy, the husband is happy. If the wife is unhappy, her whole world pays. Make the wife happy.

Well, since it's widely known you cannot turbo a 914, it is obvious that the work should proceed on a project that has a chance of success.

This means I can only vote

Eric Read

Forget the fact that she's your wife... it's a !

um,
1. post some pics
2. this is a thread, not a poll!

Paul

if Wife is happy hubby happy

I say scrap the creamsicle & go finish the turbo! I'm sure she'd be happy in something more modern







On a totally unrelated topic & completely unself serving. Should you decide to part with the nice parts for the creamsicle. I happen to know of someone (myself ) who is restoring a creamsicle. I know he could sure use a nice dash & seats Again completely unrelated to my vote on the project

Nel is very happy with how this vote is going!

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Rob on the other hand is not so pleased!

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Rob, I learned a long time ago that "yes dear" is one key to a happy and abundant life. Anytime.... any of us men are blessed with a good woman that also truly has a passion for teeners we need to step aside when they ask us to. Hang in there

Brian

I know I am lucky to have a wife that crossed over to the "dark side" a while ago. When we first got together questions from the wife were "What the hell is that, and what is it doing in our driveway?" that soon changed to "Hey Honey, look what I bought today. It's already transferred and titled!"

When I was out pulling items off the parts car, she grabbed a screwdriver and starting removing parts for her car. This is where the tug of war started.

Rob

Simple.

Do YOUR car first = Nel leaves you, you have to sell your car to afford legal bills, cheap whiskey and fat Soviet hookers

Do HER car first = you get it whenever you want, you get FREE REIGN on your car, your car ends up nicer and your marriage will last



Got it ????

Good point!

Rob, your car is very nice looking in the pictures. It can't NEED that much done to it. Finish it first, then the LE. It sounds like it needs more work.

Sorry Nel!!

Rob,

If you have a wife that is really into 914's enough to buy a parts car to upgrade hers - you really need to get your priorities straight. Bend over backwards and help her get her car done so you can enjoy them both - together.

Have fun,

Dang man I wish my wife was that into any kind of early car. If she found and purchased a parts car I would fall out of my chair. I would be so happy to have someone else in the house that enjoys building, and driving old cars I would build theirs first.

My wifes idea of ruffing it is when the check engine light comes on in her passat.

Rob or Nel needs a LE front spoiler. I have one that I might not use. Maybe we can work something out.


Bill

Ask nice, and maybe she'll let you have some parts off HER parts car... and you don't want an LE spoiler on your turbo.

As an owner of a Bumble BeeClick to view attachment that needs restoration and the former owner of an LE, Click to view attachmentI vote for the LE. However, if you let me have the LE spoiler I just might change my vote for the turbo.

SHOE

Rob, I've known you and Nel a long time. Anybody that has a wife that lets you play with toys, should already know how to share. Also the way it sounds, the parts car is hers, so you better keep your hands off it. Remember Loreena Bobbitt? Sleep well

T.C.

C'mon Rob, you live in the south, you should know that "if Momma ain't happy, ain't no one happy"!!

You must have posted this purely for entertainment value Rob.

Are you nuckin Futs? First, your a lucky guy. Your wife is all about the 914. Second, the amount of money you spend and the amount of effort you extend to get the wifes car looking trick is a direct reflection on the amount of money you spend on yours and the amount of effort she expends keeping you pleased. Iffen you know what I mean...

finish the le first.

Is this really a concern? get another parts car and work on them together! Nothing like Friday night date night in the garage...

"Toss me the 13 mm end wrench, hun..."

I gotta go with

My God, man. Get a grip. I'm not even married and I know the answer to this one.

If a man is in the forest and a tree falls, is he still wrong?

Now see I thought that was "If a man makes a statement, and there isn't a woman around to hear it, is he still wrong?"

I think it's wonderful that you have a wife that's into 914's. Complete her car first and you'll both be happy. Then you can play the " remeber we completed your car first honey" card.

You say potato and I say tomato, but the answer is still YES!

Oh man! There is really no choice here at all. You won't get out of jail if the warden is unhappy.

We're currently out of town with limited 'puter access, so I'll have to post more when we get back home on Weds.

In the meantime, OK, I get it, she wins. Actually, we're working on a compromise plan. More details later.

I do consider myself quite lucky. Hell, she's been bugging ME to go back to the local Pull-A-Part yard so she could 'rip more stuff off of old cars'. She found it to be very therapuetic!

Rob

Rob,

Watch for tell-tale signs, clues and various well placed words:

(1) FINE: this is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

(2) FIVE MINUTES: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five Minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

(3) NOTHING: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

(4) GO AHEAD: This is a dare, not permission. DON'T DO IT!

(5) LOUD SIGH: This is actually not a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

(6) THAT'S OKAY: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistakes.

(7) THANKS: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says "THANKS A LOT" - that is pure sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "You're welcome" ... that will bring on a "whatever")

(8) WHATEVER: Is a woman's way of saying Screw You!

(9) DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, I GOT IT: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's Wrong?"

If I read this right She bought the parts car.
Parts are hers.
What ever is left over you might could use if she has no other need for them.

If you have to ask, you're screwed. Or not, as the case may be.

MY HUBBY WINS!!!!

This was a great thread! And yes Gint, the entertainment factor was hilarious! But my hubby just took me on a great weekend get-a-way, and he was just amazing. I know how much his turbo means to him, and since I am still bonding with my creamsicle, I have conceded. I want him to have the best 2008 ever! And that means having his turbo completed and ready by Christmas.

All of you gave some great comments. Look for my thread next year on my LE restoration!

WHAT?

Yes TC...

A good jacuzzi, and some private time made for a VERY understanding wife.

Nel, you are one Super-Woman. I'm sure I speak for all us single guys - How many sisters do you have?

T.C.

Thanks TC! No sisters. Just love my husband after 21 years together.

Ahhh! He got the parts car for a bottle of wine and a bearskin rug. Bargain!

True Love