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> WhereTF has Root been and will I ever get another 914?
Root_Werks
post Oct 24 2014, 09:09 AM
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Hola lads!

Life has been busy the past few years and since the sale of my last 914 a couple of years ago, I'm still 914-less. I'm sure I'll get another one as I always keep my eyes open. Just hasn't happened quite yet.

I'd like to purchase one of my old 914's back which makes it a little harder. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of any of my old 914's, drop me a line.

I spend more time flying than I do driving these days:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:10 AM
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My last 914-4 with "H" 5th, probably one of my favorites:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:11 AM
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The "Steel Top" 914-6 which I figure I'll never get:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:12 AM
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1974 2.0 I picked up from sixnotfour (Jeff H.) the guy won't sell it:



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post Oct 24 2014, 09:15 AM
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Another I have no idea where this one is either:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:16 AM
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This one wound up in more than one magazine article:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:17 AM
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This one...ah, pretty sore subject this one is:
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post Oct 24 2014, 09:18 AM
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I should have bought this and not let my buddy sell it:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:21 AM
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Still have this:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:22 AM
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And this (No poking fun at me!):


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:23 AM
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And this:


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post Oct 24 2014, 09:54 AM
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What happened to the Puma?
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post Oct 24 2014, 10:08 AM
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I did let the Puma go:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znY6OdGPRWU

I put in a 2275 which made it pretty quick, but not matter what, it always felt like a "kit" car. Good quality, but the fit and finish was nothing close to a true production car.


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post Oct 24 2014, 10:29 AM
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I know of a Signal Orange 20 min from me you sold to a guy named Randy years ago. Had a 2.4 six in it. Although he sold the motor & bought a 3.0. Hasn't made much progress getting it installed. Rebuilding the motor & just needs to finish putting back together. I think he has the bottom end done. Heads are machined & ready. Just hasn't touched it in 6 years. I can certainly get you his # if you want to talk to him. He has a bunch of nice parts he has picked up for it. Full 5lug conversion sitting there in parts. Roller ball suspension. He had gt flares but I bought those from him years ago.

I also have a complete 75 with a 1.8 I'd work with you on. It's Laguna Blue but does have a little hell hole. Especially if you brought your welder down & helped me replace the firewall in my v8 roller. Just the cutout from the buick motor. There is a 3ft section in the firewall cutout (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) .
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post Oct 24 2014, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Oct 24 2014, 09:29 AM) *

I know of a Signal Orange 20 min from me you sold to a guy named Randy years ago. Had a 2.4 six in it. Although he sold the motor & bought a 3.0. Hasn't made much progress getting it installed. Rebuilding the motor & just needs to finish putting back together. I think he has the bottom end done. Heads are machined & ready. Just hasn't touched it in 6 years. I can certainly get you his # if you want to talk to him. He has a bunch of nice parts he has picked up for it. Full 5lug conversion sitting there in parts. Roller ball suspension. He had gt flares but I bought those from him years ago.

I also have a complete 75 with a 1.8 I'd work with you on. It's Laguna Blue but does have a little hell hole. Especially if you brought your welder down & helped me replace the firewall in my v8 roller. Just the cutout from the buick motor. There is a 3ft section in the firewall cutout (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) .


May not be a bad idea. That 2.4 was a really, really good engine and I liked the sleeper look of a non-flared, steelie 914-4 look.

I will admit, I have zero time for a project. I will be looking for something "done".
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post Oct 24 2014, 12:39 PM
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I know of a soda blasted roller just looking for a guy with your skills... Rip off those David Clarks and give McMark a McCall.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 24 2014, 07:26 PM
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I know of a soda blasted roller just looking for a guy with your skills... Rip off those David Clarks and give McMark a McCall.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Yup. That car needs a home. I thought the same thing.
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post Oct 24 2014, 09:34 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Oct 24 2014, 08:22 AM) *

And this (No poking fun at me!):

No joke, I had a red formula, wish I still had it. Very fun.
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post Oct 24 2014, 10:10 PM
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McMark's car with a steel roof? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) C'mon you got one more in ya...
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post Oct 25 2014, 02:28 AM
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Ed's old black six is sitting with no motor.. a while back the owner tried selling it as a roller..


That looks alot like Ed's plane ???
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