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Wayne
Thought i would share the end results with everyone on the World. Many of you have helped me source parts to complete this car. A special thanks to Jim, Kent & Bob for finishing the assembly over the last couple months. I'm stoked on the end results and couldn't be happier. These guys know these cars inside and out.

Also a Big thanks to Scott and the guys over at 914Rubber for all your help

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eric9144
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Congratulations!!
krazykonrad
That looks like it just rolled out of the showroom! beerchug.gif
Cairo94507
Congratulations Wayne! Jim, Kent and Bob definitely know their stuff. They are masters when it comes to our little cars. I hope you will now drive the heck out of it so people can enjoy seeing a BumbleBee in the wild. beerchug.gif smilie_pokal.gif
ValcoOscar
It turned out fabulous Wayne beerchug.gif Time to drive it driving.gif
I bet your neighbor across the street is jealous.
Seems like only yesterday I picked up that hand throttle from you. aktion035.gif
Wayne
Thanks Michael ,Oscar and everyone for the kind comments and YES i will be driving the hell out of it
ndfrigi
Congratulations Wayne! A job well done again by sir Jim, Kent and Bob! Wait, no Andy this time?
Montreal914
Very nice! Congratulations! driving.gif
914_7T3
A thing of beauty! wub.gif

Enjoy every mile driving.gif
Coondog
Stunning car, congrats. Hope to see you on our rally’s and OC Cars and Coffee
76-914
Very nice! beerchug.gif
ConeDodger
@JeffBowlsby
bretth
Damn nice stance to that car. Looks perfect.
Craigers17
QUOTE(bretth @ Oct 28 2020, 12:44 PM) *

Damn nice stance to that car. Looks perfect.


I agree.....can you provide us with some suspension details? Beautiful car!
Cairo94507
They look good low. I saw it in person the last time I was at Jim's and thought it was low then. beerchug.gif
Wayne
QUOTE(Craigers17 @ Oct 28 2020, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(bretth @ Oct 28 2020, 12:44 PM) *

Damn nice stance to that car. Looks perfect.


I agree.....can you provide us with some suspension details? Beautiful car!



I love the stance also however that was me just eye balling it. It goes to Alignment next week so we'll see what Darin at West End can do. I like it lower but not sure if he can keep it this low. I have Bilstein Sports on all 4 corners. I'll post a finished stance phote when it's done.
brcacti
That is BEAUTIFUL, was it a minor or major restoration ??? I want a bumblebee.
Wayne
QUOTE(brcacti @ Oct 28 2020, 02:38 PM) *

That is BEAUTIFUL, was it a minor or major restoration ??? I want a bumblebee.


It was a Major project. I have another Bumblebee that's a major if you're interested let me know. It's matching # and i have a COA.
Stark 01
A M A Z I N G !
Tdskip
Congratulations! She looks great.
dt4
thats a fine looking car and a credit to those who have worked on it
FL000
cheer.gif beerchug.gif looks great!
burton73
Congratulations on finishing your car. It looks great. This is my favorite 914

One rare boy

Use it in good health and good luck

Bob B
Gint
Nice! smilie_pokal.gif And that is a awesome garage too.
flyer86d
Great looking car! Also, nice garage.

Charlie
JeffBowlsby
Among the finest of examples Wayne. Kudos to you on raising the bar.
MM1
Well done, Wayne - congratulations to you and Team 'Teener - enjoy! smilie_pokal.gif
brcacti
QUOTE(Wayne @ Oct 28 2020, 01:11 PM) *

QUOTE(brcacti @ Oct 28 2020, 02:38 PM) *

That is BEAUTIFUL, was it a minor or major restoration ??? I want a bumblebee.


It was a Major project. I have another Bumblebee that's a major if you're interested let me know. It's matching # and i have a COA.


Wow, major ? did you have to work on the longs or hell hole. What was the worst part of the restoration if you don't mind sharing? I find it interesting bringing them back to life.
Blue6
Wayne,
It really turned out nice. I’ll be looking for you and your brides smiling faces as you cruise around town... drooley.gif
Stark 01
I keep coming back to this post to admire the exterior, extremely sexy, the color contrast even gives her the illusion of a slimmer midsection.

I also would like some details of the restoration experience. What was the hardest thing to source? Most frustrating? Engine specs?

I did a resto mod on a DATSUN and swore to never attempt something like that again, it took too much out of me, LOL, but of course it was worth it.

Again, congratulations on a beautiful restoration. Looking forward to seeing some action photos.
rgalla9146
QUOTE(Wayne @ Oct 28 2020, 03:35 PM) *

QUOTE(Craigers17 @ Oct 28 2020, 02:05 PM) *

QUOTE(bretth @ Oct 28 2020, 12:44 PM) *

Damn nice stance to that car. Looks perfect.


I agree.....can you provide us with some suspension details? Beautiful car!



I love the stance also however that was me just eye balling it. It goes to Alignment next week so we'll see what Darin at West End can do. I like it lower but not sure if he can keep it this low. I have Bilstein Sports on all 4 corners. I'll post a finished stance phote when it's done.


They definitly look best low and slightly nose down.
It becomes a compromise between stance and achieving livable alignment at the
extremes of adjustment.
What a beautiful car ! Great job.
rgolia
Very well done, love it. Better than new no doubt. beer3.gif
saigon71
Wow, that car looks amazing!

Congrats on a job well done. beerchug.gif

Your garage is pretty cool too. drooley.gif
Cairo94507
That's Jim's garage. beerchug.gif
Wayne
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Oct 29 2020, 07:59 AM) *

That's Jim's garage. beerchug.gif



Yes that's Jim's Beautiful garage. Thanks again everyone for all the kind words.
Dion
Sharp!! @TonyA inspiration for ya.
djway
Now I see what all the Buzz was about.................
Beautiful
porsche914rick
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Rick O
JamesJ
Beautiful car! Great stance. What tire size are you running and how much did you lower it?
Mueller
Great looking Bumblebee, enjoy it now.
914werke
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9146C
That's a beautiful car! Well done! Time to enjoy all that hard work!
Morph914
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to finish mine. I hope to obtain a stance similar to yours.

Cheers,
John
Mitox
Wow! That looks incredible!
TonyA
QUOTE(Dion @ Oct 29 2020, 09:49 PM) *

Sharp!! @TonyA inspiration for ya.


Yep and I am still working on the garage and shop.
Root_Werks
Dang that looks great!
914-300Hemi
Looks amazing. Now drive it.
ddire333
I'm saving that photo and putting up in workshop for motivation, start my journey sometime in January biggrin.gif
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