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tod914 |
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Just arrived this afternoon from Bethel Park, PA. Absolutely filthy! But.. the car is one owner and only 16,000 miles on her. With alot of elbow grease it should clean up real well. Never seen one so original. Has the original Michi XZ radials, fuel lines that were replaced by the dealer durning the HO campain back in the day, etc. The owner John, hasn't driven her in about 8 years. Certianly needs some TLC to bring her back to her former glory and make her road worthy, but should be quite looker when done. Happy to document anything you guys need for the Originality forum. Thanks again for doing the PPI Bud. Bud and I added her to the Vin section.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 7-February 05 From: Silver Spring, Md Member No.: 3,570 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Great find. Even the interior light works! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 6-April 10 From: Sunnyvale, CA Member No.: 11,573 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Are steel rims available new? I'd like to follow Gint's suggestion. I was hesitant on driving it on the hiway home, from the pickup location. Made it back without incident. Think the fuel lines scared me more than the tires. Last year I bought my '74 in original condition. It was last driven in '76-77 before I bought it. It only had 30K miles. The original Michi looked good (but dry) when I started the first drive but, I reached the wire reinforcement after 2 days! Replaced them with new tires and never looked back. DON'T DRIVE THEM! |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 190 Joined: 3-July 07 From: Prather CA Member No.: 7,866 Region Association: Central California ![]() |
Nice find, can't wait to see more photos.. Congrats (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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914 guy in Japan ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None ![]() |
Excellent score !! Goes to show there are still original one owner cars out there. Congrats!!
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 679 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
Hi Tod. I'm glad she made it to you safely and even more glad that you are happy with the condition.
Unfortunately, I was not able to get a hold of the seller (my fault) in time to arrange another photo session, so you may hear from me in the future with a request for a particular photo. Enjoy her, she is a beaut! Bud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
tod914 |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
Bud, I just started stripping out the interior. I'll take detailed photos of all the bolts, nuts, washers, and what goes where. I'll set up webpage for it when I get time. Maybe the reference will also be helpfull for Carrie, who is doing the nut & bolt kits. Don't hesitate to ask if you need some reference. If you could PM me your last name too.. Only have your address. I'll get something in the mail for you tomorrow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Thanks again.
Tom, I found a nice local storage warehouse close by. They only take in Porsches and Ferraris. The red car will go there for the time being. Also have to drop it off to John and Ray Patterak to fix a few chips and scratch marks prior to long term storage. Could use some input on tires for the new one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I want to stay with 165s. Michelelin XZX @ $180 a pop are too pricey.. besides the car has ZX tires on it. So, whatever goes on it XZX or something else, won't be factory correct anyway. Again, thanks for the kind words folks. I was very lucky to get this one. I'll document the "resto" if you want to call it that, the best I can. All the scuff marks and scratches on the exterior cleaned up nicely. Rich keep me posted on the rims. Thanks for looking. I'm checking w/Porsche to see if new are available. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 1-May 09 From: Albany, NY Member No.: 10,321 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Very sweet find for sure. Congrats!
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Nice!
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 679 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() |
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tod914 |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
Lot of work Bud. Pulled the interior and spent the last two days removing spray adhesive that was everywhere. Taking pictures as well. Have my parts list together for the local P dealer. I should have some shots posted in a week or two.
After it was washed, I managed to get all the scuff/scratch marks out. Will be really nice when it's done. Have you had a chance to do any work on your car? |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 399 Joined: 24-September 04 From: Panama City, FL Member No.: 2,820 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Oooooo thats nice! I love the green!
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Lot of work Bud. Pulled the interior and spent the last two days removing spray adhesive that was everywhere. Taking pictures as well. Have my parts list together for the local P dealer. I should have some shots posted in a week or two. After it was washed, I managed to get all the scuff/scratch marks out. Will be really nice when it's done. Have you had a chance to do any work on your car? See my PM. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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Currently teenerless :-( ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 18-March 04 From: Carmel, IN Member No.: 1,814 Region Association: None ![]() |
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tod914 |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
That's funny Geoff. I was talking to the original owner yesterday. He said that one of his students gave him a South American tree frog to go with his car. Think he said the frog lasted about a year before it croaked.
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914 Rudiments ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
........Porschedelic, I agree with the trim rings...with black rims (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
but any way will look good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
That's funny Geoff. I was talking to the original owner yesterday. He said that one of his students gave him a South American tree frog to go with his car. Think he said the frog lasted about a year before it croaked. Wow Tod, maybe his tree frog was a deaf-mute, or just a slow talker!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) ... sorry, couldn't help myself after you left the barn door wide open. |
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914 Rudiments ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region ![]() |
.....Tadpole, morphed into a frog......Cool man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)(still waiting to be kissed by a princess??) |
tod914 |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
Brief update.. mega cleaning of the interior almost done. Should start to go back together this weekend or early next week. All the armoral residue is off the vinyal.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 ![]() |
![]() Last of the NOS steel wheels.. just need two more. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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