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1bad914
post May 6 2006, 07:28 PM
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I just purchased my old 914 back from the guy that bought it from me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I sold it to him almost three years ago because of an impending divorce. I just bought it back tonight, what a sweet feeling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Very happy about this, I built this car the way I wanted it and I was really pissed about losing it! He has done some upgrades, but he did sell the 2056 I had in it, I will get it back on the road with a simple 1.8, but what a blast when I drive past my bitch ex-wifes house with the top off and the exhaust blasting, with my very hot current wife in the passenger seat! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) We'll wave as we drive by! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/finger.gif)

Here it is!


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post May 6 2006, 07:32 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) He shaved off the turn signals and made it a slant nose... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post May 6 2006, 07:39 PM
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yeah...now it looks like a normal car? whats up with that?

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post May 6 2006, 08:05 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) VERY NICE ! Glad to hear you got it back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post May 6 2006, 08:30 PM
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What a cool experience. Congrats!

Is the front riding a little high or is it just that picture?
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post May 6 2006, 08:51 PM
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post May 6 2006, 09:53 PM
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I remember when you had to sell it. Glad to see things are getting back to normal.

He sold the 2056? Why?
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post May 6 2006, 10:03 PM
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Well at least your not bitter about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post May 6 2006, 10:17 PM
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I think you only made one mistake there...

Getting re-married (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

The car looks great, glad to hear it's back with it's rightful owner!
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post May 7 2006, 04:49 AM
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Thanks!

The PO had his own 2270 that he put in it so he sold mine. It's a long story.

As far as being married is concerned, I found the right one this time, she understands my car obsession, when this car came up for sale I was looking at a Ghia vert also, I could not figure out which way to go, she said buy them both...what a woman. The ex was embarrasd that I tinkered with cars, she hated it. I am really not bitter about it, when the chance to buy it came up I did not even think about her, a friend mentioned that I should drive it by her house and rev the motor, I went hmmmmmm! To tell you the truth she lives on a dirt road anyways, so I won't be driving by her house! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I did the slope nose, all metal, very little filler, just a skim coat. The front valance is no longer with it and he took the contoured longs off, but I will put it back together.

Very happy man!
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post May 7 2006, 06:36 AM
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Yeah, that would be my car...

I recently got a new job which shortened my commute from 23 miles (one way) to 1.3 miles... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

My E30 325is is my DD and I really no longer needed a beater car.

On top of all this, we're expecting our first on July 28th (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

So, I was faced with getting rid of a vehicle. I decided to keep the E30 since it's a fun car (no 914, of course), but it has a strong engine and most importantly - it RUNS.

So, out with the 914. This is not saying I'll never have another one again, but for right now, if I want a fun car and I want to enjoy it. The state the 914 was in require a LOT of work to get running the way I wanted (Megasquirt MSnS, etc, etc).

I'm gonna miss it, but at least I know where it will be.

A fitting shot...
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post May 7 2006, 06:40 AM
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Actually, this is more of a fitting shot...

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/914/on_stands.jpg)

I tore the front end out to redo all the bushings and clean it up. I shot all the parts with Hammered paint and they came out very nice.

(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/914/painted_struts.jpg)

I was doing work on it, just not at a breakneck pace.

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post May 8 2006, 08:42 AM
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Hey Tom, get it done so I can pick it up!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post May 8 2006, 08:51 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) awesome....I'm glad things came back around for you. Karma is on your side right now.
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post May 8 2006, 10:51 AM
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Thanks guys! Tom (PO) and I have been friends for awhile, we seem to rotate our cars in a little circle. One of us owns one then another, then another. Crazy! I can't wait to get it home!
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post May 8 2006, 11:03 AM
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So, Tom, what happened to the 2270? I remember the story/ordeal with the initial cam and lifter problems you had over on the Type4Forum. Geat project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

By the way, how is your friend Grant's 2056 T4 working out in his 912. That was another good project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 8 2006, 11:45 AM
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The 2270 was sold off after I thought about doing a Subie conversion. Then, that fell thru, so I decided to just run a stock motor with Megasquirt and learn how to DRIVE the car, not just point and shoot with a big motor.

Then, I knocked my wife up, and all hell broke loose... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Grant's 2056 should really rock, he added my Setrab cooler and a dry sump system and then bumped the C/R up to 10:1. It should really thump now.

All these projects!

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post May 8 2006, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(1bad914 @ May 6 2006, 08:28 PM) *

the exhaust blasting, with my very hot current wife in the passenger seat!



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Sorry slow day!
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post May 8 2006, 11:56 AM
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Man.... I love hearing "the man wins" stories.... ause I share your enthusiasm...

I bought a $3500 914 when I was going through my divorce, and was forced to sell it only 4 months later to pay lawyers fees.

The day after I won the divorce (and custody of my daughter), I bought a $7500 914..... and much like you, dropped my daughter off at her mom's for her visitation that weekend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif))

4 years later..... My new wife has bigger boobs, younger, and more attractive..... and in the last 8 months, we've bought a house, an 06 WRX, and an 06 Mazda 3.

My ex? She's still a stripper (going on 10 years now)..... and is married to a man who mows lawns for a living.

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post May 8 2006, 11:58 AM
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QUOTE(Tom Perso @ May 7 2006, 05:36 AM) *

Yeah, that would be my car...

I recently got a new job which shortened my commute from 23 miles (one way) to 1.3 miles... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

My E30 325is is my DD and I really no longer needed a beater car.

On top of all this, we're expecting our first on July 28th (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

So, I was faced with getting rid of a vehicle. I decided to keep the E30 since it's a fun car (no 914, of course), but it has a strong engine and most importantly - it RUNS.

So, out with the 914. This is not saying I'll never have another one again, but for right now, if I want a fun car and I want to enjoy it. The state the 914 was in require a LOT of work to get running the way I wanted (Megasquirt MSnS, etc, etc).

I'm gonna miss it, but at least I know where it will be.

Life must be tough, having to face your friends without a Real Porsche in your garage ..................... The Cap'n

A fitting shot...
(IMG:http://www.qtm.net/~persot/BMW/clean_325_2.JPG)

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