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> Starting a 1971 IMSA 914 Restoration, A privateer run 914 with Sebring and Daytona history
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post Aug 25 2015, 08:53 AM
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Actually no - I think that looks like Doug Arnao's tube frame Fierro-based 914! I recognize the spoiler (Huffaker Fierro piece) on it because I bought it from Doug and had it on my car at one point. And I recall that he had a deal with Hoosier (note the sticker on side) which was unusual in road racing at the time. I posted on another thread that I thought he had raced the car but couldn't find evidence in records available online. But that sure looks like the car. Any shots of the front by chance? Fred's car would have Apcar on the front, Doug's would've had VCI (his automotive business).

I can check with Doug on this ...
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post Aug 25 2015, 01:43 PM
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Actually no - I think that looks like Doug Arnao's tube frame Fierro-based 914! I recognize the spoiler (Huffaker Fierro piece) on it because I bought it from Doug and had it on my car at one point. And I recall that he had a deal with Hoosier (note the sticker on side) which was unusual in road racing at the time. I posted on another thread that I thought he had raced the car but couldn't find evidence in records available online. But that sure looks like the car. Any shots of the front by chance? Fred's car would have Apcar on the front, Doug's would've had VCI (his automotive business).

I can check with Doug on this ...


It's mine alright. Exactly as Scott has mentioned. I actually still have the front hood off that car. Fred's car was actually sold to Bruce Jones in 1984 he raced it for a season (or 2 ). Then Bruce and I put our heads together and created this car a year later. My idea, and I built it, but Bruce had alot of input and co-drove it in the IMSA the races. Hence the similar paint scheme.
This car got half destroyed at Summit Point by yours truly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). I used the basic lower part of the chassis over (cutting much of top stuff off) and created the SCCA GT2 car that became so sucessfull for me. The one I finished 3rd with in Porsche Cup USA points in 1989. Also won the SCCA GT2 N.E National championship 3 years in a row.
That tube chassis with a more conventional Porsche 914/6 suspension actually handled better than all that fancy Huffaker double a-arm stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Aug 25 2015, 01:48 PM
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Thanks for the info Doug. I can now label my pictures appropriately. Very cool
learning the history.
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post Aug 25 2015, 04:06 PM
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This has to be one of the coolest 914 race history threads so far. Thanks for posting all this.
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post Nov 24 2015, 07:52 PM
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And so this happened today...............

I'm selling a 76 project car and have it listed on craigslist. A local Guy from Indiana contacts me about it, I call him and we talk 914s and during that conversation he says he dad use to race a 914 in the IMSA series back in the day. It was Silver 914 #21 owned by Le Trianon Jewelry Corp. He has been looking for the car for years. I made a quick call to Glenn Stazak and he was almost 100% sure that it is the same car that you have.

I call the guy back and he says that he has pictures from back then AND the engine that was ran in it during the 24hrs of Daytona. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

He is coming over tomorrow to check out the 76 and hopefully bring some pictures and info with him. I know this picture maybe small, but that is your car in the top photo.

I am working on getting him and John together to talk. Small world huh?


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post Nov 24 2015, 08:12 PM
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Open palm slapping forehead mouth open (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) Great Story Garold. If I wasn't getting ready to sell off my house, shop and extra stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) to build a new house (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I would love to get an old IMSA car to restore and race with you guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) .
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post Nov 24 2015, 08:14 PM
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Open palm slapping forehead mouth open (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shocked[1].gif) Great Story Garold. If I wasn't getting ready to sell off my house, shop and extra stuff (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) to build a new house (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I would love to get an old IMSA car to restore and race with you guys (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) .


Rick it is not my car, but the car John is restoring in this thread.
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post Nov 24 2015, 08:49 PM
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[quote name='Garold Shaffer' date='Nov 24 2015, 08:52 PM' post='2269291']
And so this happened today...............

I'm selling a 76 project car and have it listed on craigslist. A local Guy from Indiana contacts me about it, I call him and we talk 914s and during that conversation he says he dad use to race a 914 in the IMSA series back in the day. It was Silver 914 #21 owned by Le Trianon Jewelry Corp. He has been looking for the car for years. I made a quick call to Glenn Stazak and he was almost 100% sure that it is the same car that you have.

I call the guy back and he says that he has pictures from back then AND the engine that was ran in it during the 24hrs of Daytona. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

He is coming over tomorrow to check out the 76 and hopefully bring some pictures and info with him. I know this picture maybe small, but that is your car in the top photo.

I am working on getting him and John together to talk. Small world huh?
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Holy Crap !
What a world
Keep us posted.
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post Nov 25 2015, 06:52 AM
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Nov 24 2015, 08:52 PM) *

And so this happened today...............

I'm selling a 76 project car and have it listed on craigslist. A local Guy from Indiana contacts me about it, I call him and we talk 914s and during that conversation he says he dad use to race a 914 in the IMSA series back in the day. It was Silver 914 #21 owned by Le Trianon Jewelry Corp. He has been looking for the car for years. I made a quick call to Glenn Stazak and he was almost 100% sure that it is the same car that you have.

I call the guy back and he says that he has pictures from back then AND the engine that was ran in it during the 24hrs of Daytona. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

He is coming over tomorrow to check out the 76 and hopefully bring some pictures and info with him. I know this picture maybe small, but that is your car in the top photo.

I am working on getting him and John together to talk. Small world huh?


When I talked to the son, he was in So Fla. John has his info. Unless it is the son of the 2nd Driver
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post Nov 25 2015, 06:58 AM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Nov 25 2015, 06:52 AM) *

QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Nov 24 2015, 08:52 PM) *

And so this happened today...............

I'm selling a 76 project car and have it listed on craigslist. A local Guy from Indiana contacts me about it, I call him and we talk 914s and during that conversation he says he dad use to race a 914 in the IMSA series back in the day. It was Silver 914 #21 owned by Le Trianon Jewelry Corp. He has been looking for the car for years. I made a quick call to Glenn Stazak and he was almost 100% sure that it is the same car that you have.

I call the guy back and he says that he has pictures from back then AND the engine that was ran in it during the 24hrs of Daytona. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

He is coming over tomorrow to check out the 76 and hopefully bring some pictures and info with him. I know this picture maybe small, but that is your car in the top photo.

I am working on getting him and John together to talk. Small world huh?


When I talked to the son, he was in So Fla. John has his info. Unless it is the son of the 2nd Driver


I should have more details today, but I believe he is the son of the 2nd driver. He asked me to pass along his number to John and I have. Hopefully they can talk and he provide some more info on the car for John.
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I will try to get in contact once the holiday guests have gone home.

Would love to hear the story behind the car and get more pictures.

I have made more progress on it that I need to post.

John
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post Nov 28 2015, 09:16 PM
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John,

Is this your car? Don't know if you've seen this one before.

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John,

Is this your car? Don't know if you've seen this one before.

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Yep, that explains the Front damage!
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post Nov 29 2015, 07:22 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That's it!
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post Nov 29 2015, 12:04 PM
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John,

Is this your car? Don't know if you've seen this one before.

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Is this a 4 banger car? More info or thread about it? I love the rims, so simple and not your typical Fuchs.

Neat encounter Garold, small world.
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post Nov 29 2015, 12:11 PM
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Is this a 4 banger car? More info or thread about it?

This car is a 1971 914/4 chassis, it raced as a 4 cylinder and as a 6 cylinder
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What ever happened to the black IMSA race car that was in the vintage magazine pic?

Is that car still around?
Huge flares on it.
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I've been battling some illnesses for a while now but I hope to get back into restoring
and driving again soon. The car has been safely stored in my garage. I will be selling
some parts for other projects that never got going to provide some funds to get this
one done.

John
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Get back to work!!!!

1977 Sebring
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