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Posted by: iankarr May 21 2024, 08:57 PM

Hey Guys,

Happy to report I bought my first -6 and first barn find! Well...a shop find, really. It's been in the same family for 45 years and inop since 1981, so I think it qualifies. The only thing missing was dust . Originally a Signal Orange car, and it will be again. Eric Shea and I traveled to Louisiana last week to do a PPI, and that will be the first episode of the new series coming soon.

Now I've just got to get it from Shreveport to Salt Lake City. Things are busy so it will be difficult to take 4-5 days off to drive there and back with a trailer. But I will if I have to.

Anyone have leads on a shipper who can handle an inop vehicle? The car is complete but the engine is out, so that will need to be loaded separately. There's also a few parts bins.

The car will be undergoing a nut and bolt resto, so it doesn't need the royal treatment in transit. Just need someone reputable who has insurance. My usual guy doesn't go through Louisiana so I'm looking for options. Thanks!

Posted by: Freezin 914 May 21 2024, 09:06 PM

Congratulations! I am happy for you. Please keep the videos coming, and please don’t forget about us 4 guys!
Congratulations again Ian!

Posted by: windforfun May 21 2024, 09:09 PM

Believe it or not, FedEx Covered Carrier. BTDT.

Posted by: Krieger May 21 2024, 11:02 PM

Congratulations! Looks like a great find!

Posted by: Mikey914 May 21 2024, 11:39 PM

Congrats!

Posted by: wonkipop May 22 2024, 12:46 AM

ace mate.

you are going to enjoy that.

i had a ride in my mate's 6 -------oh its going back in time.
20 years.
the fan howl is worth every penny.

signal orange. hell yeah. its a toss up with tangerine. go back in time and go big.

Posted by: mb911 May 22 2024, 05:10 AM

Congratulations

Posted by: seanpaulmc May 22 2024, 05:49 AM

Outstanding! Keep the videos coming.

Posted by: Cairo94507 May 22 2024, 06:07 AM

Congratulations Ian! I am very happy for you and I am so looking forward to watching this Six go from its current status to a fully restored beauty.

Posted by: Superhawk996 May 22 2024, 06:36 AM

Posted by: ben*james May 22 2024, 07:31 AM

oh man, i’m so jealous! but, also excited to watch the videos!!
congrats. my signal orange sixer looks forward to another twin.

Posted by: sbsix May 22 2024, 08:59 AM

Anticipating your next project Ian. Congratulations!

Posted by: Tonyooc May 22 2024, 09:12 AM

Nice find. Good luck with your new car.

Posted by: Montreal914 May 22 2024, 09:26 AM

Congratulations! Looks like a very good starting point!

Will this be brought back 100% original or restomod GT style?

Posted by: rjames May 22 2024, 09:45 AM

Posted by: sixnotfour May 22 2024, 09:57 AM

Posted by: racer914 May 22 2024, 11:01 AM

Congrats!

Posted by: 930cabman May 22 2024, 11:34 AM

Very cool

keep us up to speed with your progress

Posted by: burton73 May 22 2024, 12:46 PM

As my dad would always say, “Use it in good health”

Enjoy it @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=18749

Best Bob B

Posted by: Beach914 May 22 2024, 01:35 PM

Congrats and Welcome to the Gang of -6 Owners. Look forward to seeing the progress.

Posted by: Beach914 May 22 2024, 01:40 PM

delete duplicate post

Posted by: VegasRacer May 22 2024, 03:38 PM

Lucky car.

Posted by: rgalla9146 May 22 2024, 03:42 PM

WhooHoo !!! Congrats Ian !

Posted by: Chris914n6 May 22 2024, 03:52 PM

I'd pay one of us to go pick it up. You know some peeps in SLC that might have free time?

Resto means putting the warts back on...

Posted by: JamesM May 22 2024, 05:13 PM

Sweet!

Original 6 or conversion?

Posted by: iankarr May 22 2024, 10:36 PM

Thanks Guys.

Original six. All numbers correct. Can’t wait to to tear into it.

I’d consider paying someone here to pick it up. Anyone game?

Posted by: davep May 23 2024, 04:29 AM

Congratulations Ian. Waiting for the documentary to begin.

Posted by: friethmiller May 23 2024, 05:13 AM

Ian. Congrats! Can’t wait for new videos

Posted by: jhynesrockmtn May 23 2024, 06:35 AM

Congrats. I'd go pick it up. I realize it may be tough to get away, but an inop car with engine out, etc. will be difficult to deal with for a typical shipper, and expensive.

Can't wait to see what you do with it. Did you sell your Bumblebee?

Posted by: infraredcalvin May 23 2024, 06:53 AM

Congratulations! Looking forward to the videos, looks like a great starting point!

Posted by: Maltese Falcon May 23 2024, 07:17 AM

Masney Auto Carriers , they may have a transport in the area; ask for Keith 407.267.7637. Not a bargain but you get one of the best !

Posted by: Osnabruck914 May 23 2024, 04:38 PM

Congrats Ian. See, all the help you have given us via your videos has paid off. KARRMA has come around to bless you. Looking forward to the new videos.

Osnabruck914

Posted by: 930cabman May 23 2024, 04:42 PM

QUOTE(VegasRacer @ May 22 2024, 03:38 PM)

Posted by: rick 918-S May 23 2024, 06:43 PM

Nice find!!

Posted by: Artfrombama May 23 2024, 07:27 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=18749 It's gonna be great! Looking forward to the build. Posting on YT?

Posted by: bkrantz May 23 2024, 08:00 PM

Very nice--congrats!

Posted by: Bleyseng May 24 2024, 08:41 AM

Only one picture of it! Congratulations on the buy!

Posted by: Gint May 24 2024, 09:26 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=18749 Congratulations on a nice score.

I'm sure you want to get it as soon as possible.

But... If you could wait until the 1st week if June...

Posted by: TRS63 May 24 2024, 09:41 AM

Congrats! Can't wait to see more of it!

Bests

Antoine

Posted by: krazykonrad May 24 2024, 10:28 AM

Posted by: Root_Werks May 24 2024, 10:50 AM

Dang, that is a find! Hard to believe 914's like this are still out there.

Looking forward to the resto process for sure.

Posted by: JmuRiz May 24 2024, 12:05 PM

Lucky Duck...I have a shipper I've used, but I think he does more east of the Mississippi work. Sounds like you have some good suggestions.

Real /6 work to go with your /4 videos will be great.

Posted by: iankarr May 25 2024, 01:04 PM

QUOTE(Gint @ May 24 2024, 11:26 AM)

Posted by: 914 May 25 2024, 01:38 PM

Couldn't go to a better guy..
Congratulations..
914/Alan

Posted by: Gint May 29 2024, 10:49 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=18749

So, what's the word? Get it shipped? Still looking?

Posted by: Gint Jun 22 2024, 08:14 AM

QUOTE(iankarr @ May 25 2024, 12:04 PM)

QUOTE(Gint @ May 24 2024, 11:26 AM)

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=18749 Congratulations on a nice score.

I'm sure you want to get it as soon as possible.

But... If you could wait until the 1st week if June...

Are you offering?

Posted by: iankarr Jun 22 2024, 08:26 AM

Hey! Yes I got it shipped and will be starting tear down this week. Thanks!

Posted by: NARP74 Jun 22 2024, 09:26 AM

Did we ever see the Bumblebee finished? What ever happened with the engine?

Posted by: Gint Jun 22 2024, 10:05 AM

Gotta be time for a video eh?

Posted by: Dion Jun 22 2024, 11:10 AM

Fantastic! Congratulations Ian. Look forward to your progress.

Posted by: 930cabman Jun 22 2024, 05:46 PM

QUOTE(iankarr @ Jun 22 2024, 08:26 AM)

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jun 22 2024, 08:12 PM

Make sure to do test-drives. Sometimes things get missed.

--DD

Posted by: Geezer914 Jun 23 2024, 05:10 AM

Nice find, best of luck with the restoration!

Posted by: mb911 Jun 23 2024, 06:54 AM

I look forward to the pictures and videos