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Do I or don't I...........? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
C'mon guys & gals. We need some refreshment!
By that I mean we need some new input. Why are we getting stale? Who has ideas? Pat |
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Cairo94507 |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,860 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
OK....I'll bite. Given the title of this thread, I realize I am wading into deep, deep water, but here goes.
So, I have my '71 914-6 ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) ) and it was delivered new as a Gold car. The original owner, about 2 years later, had it color changed to Black. Then sometime after owner two bought it in '74 he likely had it repainted Black again as the exterior is in pretty decent shape. Then of course in the early 80's out came the 2.0 and in went the 3.0 with webers. So I was originally looking to build a 3.4/3.6 with a 915 transaxle and upgraded brakes, suspension, cooling, etc., with steel factory flares. That was then... Now that I have this piece of Porsche history I have decided I do not want it to look modified from the exterior. So I am thinking stock body/trim and a soda blast repaint to Ivory White because I just can't abide Gold and always wanted Ivory White. (No offense to those Gold car owners) So what do you guys think that it will not be repainted the factory delivered color? Also, after talking to some people I really respect, I may be putting a 3.2 with fuel injection in it and a 915 with a Wevo shifter. I do not want the car to ride stiff, squeak, etc., so I am going to set it up to drive on the street, be comfortable and not rip itself apart. I am quite sure that when the car is taken apart and any rust issues are addressed, I will do whatever chassis strengthening kits that will not be visible or apparent. I like the early (15"?) deep six Fuchs wheels and when I find a set I plan to have them refinished with the spokes in satin finish, not polished. OK, tell me what you think about my plan, keeping in mind nothing is in concrete. Thanks for reading and your thoughts. Did I mention I love my six? |
Pat Garvey |
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Do I or don't I...........? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
OK....I'll bite. Given the title of this thread, I realize I am wading into deep, deep water, but here goes. So, I have my '71 914-6 ( (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) ) and it was delivered new as a Gold car. The original owner, about 2 years later, had it color changed to Black. Then sometime after owner two bought it in '74 he likely had it repainted Black again as the exterior is in pretty decent shape. Then of course in the early 80's out came the 2.0 and in went the 3.0 with webers. So I was originally looking to build a 3.4/3.6 with a 915 transaxle and upgraded brakes, suspension, cooling, etc., with steel factory flares. That was then... Now that I have this piece of Porsche history I have decided I do not want it to look modified from the exterior. So I am thinking stock body/trim and a soda blast repaint to Ivory White because I just can't abide Gold and always wanted Ivory White. (No offense to those Gold car owners) So what do you guys think that it will not be repainted the factory delivered color? Also, after talking to some people I really respect, I may be putting a 3.2 with fuel injection in it and a 915 with a Wevo shifter. I do not want the car to ride stiff, squeak, etc., so I am going to set it up to drive on the street, be comfortable and not rip itself apart. I am quite sure that when the car is taken apart and any rust issues are addressed, I will do whatever chassis strengthening kits that will not be visible or apparent. I like the early (15"?) deep six Fuchs wheels and when I find a set I plan to have them refinished with the spokes in satin finish, not polished. OK, tell me what you think about my plan, keeping in mind nothing is in concrete. Thanks for reading and your thoughts. Did I mention I love my six? Mike, How can you NOT love a six? And, I'm one of the few people that love that original gold paint. What you do with your six is YOUR business. You can make a gorgeous , useable driver, or make it a garage queen, but it's your business. I like the idea of keeping it visually stock. The motor work I worry about, only because of extensive changes required to the wiring harness and potential sheetmetal changes (I'm not an expert here on modifications require for a 3.2). In essence, any irreversible changes will impact on the resale value (and that WILL happen eventually). Do you still have the original 2.0? Done properly, a color change, which has already happened, isn't a killer. Particularly since it's already happened. I'd full strip & paint it Ivory if that's what makes you happy. Do what YOU want, but try to leave the original items (wiring, sheetmetal, suspension) capable of being brought back for the next owner. Have fun. Spend money & help the economy! Pat ps - if it were MY car (and only because I am what I am - a weenie), I'd take it back to it's original condition and color. Good topic! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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914 enthusiast & historian ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 11,540 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria ![]() ![]() |
And, I'm one of the few people that love that original gold paint. me too, me too ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
And, I'm one of the few people that love that original gold paint. me too, me too ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) As for topics, I would love to hear some "interesting" stories associated with the cars and owners from "back in the day". Drive it cross country in 74? Tell us about the trip! Take delivery in Germany? Let's hear it! |
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Do I or don't I...........? ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
And, I'm one of the few people that love that original gold paint. me too, me too ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) As for topics, I would love to hear some "interesting" stories associated with the cars and owners from "back in the day". Drive it cross country in 74? Tell us about the trip! Take delivery in Germany? Let's hear it! Ferg, I'll start with my mnimus story. By the way it will show in the Garage forum, where it belongs. Pat |
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