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993inNC
post Dec 6 2014, 04:19 PM
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Well folks...............
It's been 5 years and 3 months roughly, and I can finally say "Summer" is done (mostly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )

Drove it home yesterday and to cars and coffee today (was a big hit). Needs a few tweaks and a few extra parts to make it 100%, but it's home and road worthy. Spent waaaaay to much, but hopefully the market on these cars comes to me and I'll sell it on maybe next year after enjoying for a while.


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post Dec 6 2014, 05:06 PM
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Very Nice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) But you need to post better pictures than that. Pleaseeeeeeee.
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post Dec 7 2014, 08:44 AM
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QUOTE(993inNC @ May 15 2013, 06:11 PM) *

Another little step closer today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Got the trim pieces back and just had to see them on. Bought new stainless screws for the parts and put everything on. I need the little holders for the bottom trailing edge of the sail panel trims. Don't think I've seen them for sale, may have to make them unless someone has some.
And I just love the black on yellow. Going to do away with all bright work and go to black.


What is the black finish? Powdercoated?
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post Dec 15 2014, 07:18 AM
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Cary, yes. All powder coated parts, no paint. Completely dis-assembled everything bright and had them coated. Just about everything on the car that is black is coated. Very little paint used.

Cairo, I can't take a good pic to save my life. These were with my daughter's camera and still not my best work. But you get the idea, the car looks great! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 15 2014, 07:55 AM
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How about the door mirror? How hard is it to get the glass and trim out/off?
Is it just glued in? I've never taken one apart.
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post Dec 15 2014, 04:53 PM
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Duplicolor makes a black paint for vinyl and carpet. $8 and works great.
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post Dec 15 2014, 05:44 PM
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Congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

I think I have been following your build since the beginning.

Your car looks stunning.

Now drive it and stop thinking about selling.

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post Dec 17 2014, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(cary @ Dec 15 2014, 08:55 AM) *

How about the door mirror? How hard is it to get the glass and trim out/off?
Is it just glued in? I've never taken one apart.


The plastic trim is a form fit, not hard at all to remove. I would say just be careful. if it feels brittle, it could break. I took a couple of glass out and all went well.
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post Dec 17 2014, 05:11 PM
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Duplicolor makes a black paint for vinyl and carpet. $8 and works great.


Yeah I need to get on that and paint the center pad.
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post Dec 17 2014, 05:17 PM
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QUOTE(FourBlades @ Dec 15 2014, 06:44 PM) *

Congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

I think I have been following your build since the beginning.

Your car looks stunning.

Now drive it and stop thinking about selling.

John


Thanks John. I think I was pretty awe struck by your talents and build too. I would love to get into the resto business and have made a really good contact for getting many item restored at reasonable prices, i just need to find a good paint/body guy local that I can count on and won't rape me. I have recently bought a 71 1.7L and a 2.0L 74, so I'm not without 914's. Both are drivers and I was hoping to make the 71 (in the worst shape) as my "before" with this car being the "after".

I'm watching the market on these cars. As next year approaches and Amelia Island goes by (914 featured car), the market should come to me and I'll probably look to find it a new home. If so, the 74 will get cleaned up and I have an '81 Scirocco S I'd love to see back in its original glory! Time will tell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks for the kudos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 17 2014, 08:09 PM
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How about the door mirror? How hard is it to get the glass and trim out/off?
Is it just glued in? I've never taken one apart.


The plastic trim is a form fit, not hard at all to remove. I would say just be careful. if it feels brittle, it could break. I took a couple of glass out and all went well.


Chris, thanks for the info. What did you glue the glass back in with?
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post Dec 17 2014, 09:20 PM
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Looking forward to seeing your new builds...

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post Dec 28 2014, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(cary @ Dec 17 2014, 09:09 PM) *

QUOTE(993inNC @ Dec 17 2014, 03:10 PM) *

QUOTE(cary @ Dec 15 2014, 08:55 AM) *

How about the door mirror? How hard is it to get the glass and trim out/off?
Is it just glued in? I've never taken one apart.


The plastic trim is a form fit, not hard at all to remove. I would say just be careful. if it feels brittle, it could break. I took a couple of glass out and all went well.


Chris, thanks for the info. What did you glue the glass back in with?


No glue, they're sort of a compression fit. Once you fit the plastic ring back in the the housing, it and the glass are pretty tight. There's really nothing to glue to because of the rod and nut that create the up/down pivot that comes in the side of the housing. I suppose you could adhere the outer most edges to the housing.......

QUOTE(FourBlades @ Dec 17 2014, 10:20 PM) *

Looking forward to seeing your new builds...

John


That may be a while John. I have sooo much money in this car, I want to see what the market does after the Amelia Island Concourse this coming year. The 914 is the featured car, if they continue to rise in value, I may attempt to sell this one and move onto another. I have an '81 Scirocco S I'd really like to do next (sorry not a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). With my other two teeners as drivers, I could still enjoy the car even if I sell this one. Plus I have some taxable events happening over this year, next and maybe 2016 so funds may be tight........ Time will tell.

With his siblings today out for a photo op and garage rearrange .........




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post Dec 29 2014, 04:57 PM
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Please do a build thread on the Scirocco! I (and I'm sure others) would love to see it. I still miss my '85, and it has been gone for 20 years now.
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post Jan 1 2015, 06:43 PM
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A little teaser to start the new year (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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I see "Summer" is now for sale on the Samba. While the price tag is way out of my range, it's a steal with all the work that went into it. A 75 (with undocumented low mileage) recently sold on eBay for about the same and it wasn't nearly this nice. Beautiful 914 even if it is a big bumper...
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post Nov 12 2015, 06:03 AM
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You are correct. I've put him up for sale and intend on trying to stick to that price. It's sooo expensive to properly restore a car, and there's no reason these cars shouldn't be worth the money..........
In the mean time, I've put 1800 miles on the clock and continue to do little things to him as time goes on. I'm enjoying the driving experience, so I'm in no hurry. I only hope others will follow me and help get the values up for nice cars.

Thanks for the compliment.
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post Nov 26 2015, 07:05 AM
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And now he's on eBay for sale, do tell a friend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221951332363?ssPag...984.m1555.l2649
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993inNC,
Seeing a pic of your new project, reminded me of a 78 Scirocco I had in the mid-late nineties as a SCCA racer. Every mod you could imagine! Had the European Hella quad-halogen headlights as well (not really legal here!). I dug around for a picture (literally dug through pics) and couldn't find one. But I did come across a pic of this VW that I owned and weekend raced....one car that may be more rare to see today than a 914!
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I'd love to have a mint Corrado too. The only cool VW I never had back in the day. Test drove them new, but never pulled the trigger.
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