I wanted to post some pics of my car as I have used this site to answer all of my questions along the way. I bought the car from the second owner who had it since 1978 with all maintenance and repair records since 78'. It was origianlly an all original copper car and I was going to keep it original but after I started digging into it I found alot of rust etc. Needless to say I was disappointed as I paid more than I would have had I known more of what was hiding underneath. I didn't get to do everything I wanted to the car because of time constraints using my buddies garage but all the rust has been taken care of and the engine is tuned and 90% oil leak free.

I back dated the front bumper and added the 916 rear bumper(saved a ton of weight getting rid of the stock bumpers). Next on the agenda is a 5lug conversion.

I addedup all of the receipts since 1978 and the car has had over $13,000 in repairs and maint. to date.

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The pics didn't attach for some reason. I will try again.

You're a newbie, that sort of thing happens to a lot of us.

While we wait patiently for your pics to post, lets say......

Paul

Link to the FAQ forum thread -> Adding Pictures to Your Post

Okay...figured it out and got the pics added. Thanks for the welcome
Let me know what you think...good and bad

Nice! i like very much! SHWING!!!!!

what a beauty!

Nice job

That’s a very nice color scheme. It looks very thought out. I like the use of the clear signal lens and the removal of the front side markers. That really cleans things up. Also the black wheels and darker strips really seem to work well to give it a modern retro look.

nice work!!

I like it!

Thank you all for the compliments! I really appreciate the feedback. I actually painted the car twice, the first time the silver showed some bodywork I missed. The second time I decided to add the stripes as it looked a little plain just silver.

Very nice looking car!! Where abouts in Virginia are you?

Mike

Nice job it looks great

Love the stripes. Nice work!

Very nice ride.

are those tail lights tinted??

That car looks great!!!
the color of the stipes are subtle and classy, on top of the silver !

"I addedup all of the receipts since 1978 and the car has had over $13,000 in repairs and maint. to date."
try not to do this to often.....

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Thanks! I am in Roanoke...SW Virginia

Thanks! The tail lights are tinted.

City or County I used to travel around there. Ex's parents and sister lives there.

Actually I am in Botetourt County, just a mile or two out of Ronoke County but I have a Roanoke address...really weird.

Very nicely done

Yeah happens that way in VA the area I live in is considered Carmel Church but I have a Ruther Glen Address. I'm not even sure where Ruther Glen truly is. I know there is a guy is Bristol with a 914 and a guy near Christiansburg when he is in school that may still have one.

Drive it like ya stole it!

Yeah...I have only seen one around here and it was a really nice blue 914 but haven't seen it again to find out more about it. I have some family in Short Pump that we visit alot so the 914 will be cruising up and down 81 and 64 quite a bit.

Thanks Dr.Evil...I noticed you are in PA...I actually went to Ligonier, PA to get this car back in August.

Car looks sweet man!

What kind of wheels will you go with after the five lug conversion?

Don't know if I like that side mirror, I take it that's for better visibility?

Very tastefully done. Great looking car.

Thanks! Since I didn't add flares I figure I will go with some boxster wheels...it will be a while before I have the cash to do the conversion though.

Yeah...I figured I would get flamed for the mirror. It does help with visibility but I am trying to find a smaller mirror so it doesn't stand out as much and one with a more unique look.

Thanks! I really appreciate all of the feedback!

The car looks awesome! The stripe really does add to the look.

great detail! The wraparound aspect of the stripe really makes it! The way the exhaust and fogs are frenched in is really subtle- in a blatent way.