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Never thought I'd be saying this..., I own a factory /6! |
Lavanaut |
Aug 25 2008, 01:12 PM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A couple years ago, shortly after I bought my 4-cylinder car, I remember reading a post written by someone (don't recall who) who was selling his 4 because he'd been "bitten by the /6 bug". At that time I remember thinking, that will never be me. Why would anyone want a 6 enough to pay what they cost when you can have a 4 for such a comparatively small entrance fee?
Well, at some point along the line I got bit as well. After watching cars coming up for sale for about a year, I finally decided that I wanted to try to find one. Several months and several almost-buys later, I finally found a car. I've been putting off posting this because I wanted to put some time into writing this thread. I wanted to try to capture or put into words the experience, the frustration of the hunt, the endless hours of scouring the 'Net, and most importantly the continued feeling of amazement when I walk into my garage and see her sitting there. Nah. I think I'll just post some pics. The one thing I do want to say is that there are a lot of people in this community who helped me both directly and indirectly in acquiring this car. I greatly appreciated and appreciate their input along the way...I hope I showed it. Specifically I'd like to thank (aliases used to protect the guilty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)) Sir Andy, McMark, Eric Shea, Dr. 914, Carr914, URY914, Gustl, DaveP, smg914, boxstr, TedK....and without a doubt others that I am forgetting, sorry. Oh and if you see your name on that list but don't even know who the hell I am, well, you DID help me out in one way or another...so again: thank you! On to the car. This is a US delivery 1971 car, #283. It's a matching numbers example, stock specs. Color is Bahia red, original color with one respray. The car isn't perfect, but I plan to get it there. Short term plans include sail panel vinyl and (new) trim, black top, seals, new emblems, deep 6 Fuchs, new tires, correct stance, etc. I've been able to trace the history back to about 1980, confirming 65k original miles. Enjoy the pics... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Aug 26 2008, 12:13 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Way ta go Nut. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
I dare ya to drive that garage queen over the pass to Dredford this week. Hell, I'll even buy ya dinner! LOL. |
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