 “In the beginning was the World . . .the 914 World!”, “I bought this Porsche that wasn’t for sale!” |
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| MM1 |
 May 28 2018, 12:12 PM
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914 obsession continues  Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California 
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Hello 914 World,
As Dante said, “Nel mezzo del cammin di nostra vita mi ritrovai per una selva oscura ché la diritta via era smarrita.” and - I guess, I’m taking “the road less traveled” (except by all you other 914 lovers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) )- wish me luck! A few weeks ago, I bought my first Porsche- a 914 project. . . 1973 1.7 - It appears to be factory paint with 45 years of battle scars, very straight pan, looks like it’s never been hit, with surface rust in the usual places and only one 3 finger breach in the “Hell-hole.” The drivetrain is out and it has service records back to the early 90’s, including the original window sticker. The records go beck to the early 90’s and seem to indicate that this 914 has always lived in SoCal. My favorite part of this (unfolding) story: “I bought this Porsche that wasn’t for sale!” -MM- Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| MM1 |
May 28 2018, 12:17 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California
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The new (old,humble) abode. . .
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| MM1 |
May 28 2018, 12:21 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California
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And “miles to go before I sleep”
. . .and then wake up for the first run through the Santa Monica Mountains! Attached thumbnail(s)  
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| MM1 |
May 28 2018, 12:44 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 619 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California
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I’ll let you know when this ol’ seat is ready to take its first ride (with me in it) up Deer Creek to Boney Mountain from the PCH!
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| Coondog |
May 28 2018, 03:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Congrats, Now go buy a fire extinguisher....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Seriously make sure you replace every fuel line. |
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| Larmo63 |
May 28 2018, 05:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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Great, welcome to the madness. There is a wealth of knowledge here, ask any question you want, I know I did. I started with a lot worse car than that. Add your VIN to our list too when you get a chance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Jamie |
May 28 2018, 06:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,076 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(MM1 @ May 28 2018, 10:21 AM)  And “miles to go before I sleep” . . .and then wake up for the first run through the Santa Monica Mountains! I don't see any big tool boxes in the garage, but do see you already have jackstands! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| worn |
May 28 2018, 06:59 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,376 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Hate to rain on the parade, but if it wasn't for sale I think that the owner may be on to you after your posts.
Be that as it may... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) After all, many say that one should motor around in it as though you had used nefarious means to acquire it. Though they often have an abbreviated way of saying it. |
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| 914-300Hemi |
May 28 2018, 10:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,373 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California
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Welcome to the madness and adventures.
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| EdwardBlume |
May 29 2018, 06:54 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Money, time, and patience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) |
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