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Location: Dade County, FL.
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Today I cried.
Well, almost.....There is a lot more to life than cars, but my first reborn (basket case I actually drove for about two years) went to the crusher today...
74 2.0L that became a 1.8L then was carbed, and at some point had a 75 front clip welded on. The A/C was traded at some point, a rusted Tab bottle cap, a .45 cal bullet hole in the passenger floor pan, and a syringe needle from and old school glass syringe were found among the PO's fiberglass rust-eration. Some PO used drafting dots (masking tape) for a few of the electrical repairs...along will solid core copper wire, I still remember driving and noticing the fire under the dash. Should I mention the Riviara wheels and the purple window tint. Still I wasted....eh....invested a great deal of time into that little car. I couldn't bear to watch the wrecker drive off with the pathetic shell of a friend.....er....car. Rust in pieces little guy.........
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10-08-2002, 07:43 PM
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I'm sorry JP, to hear your plight
with which to fight...... back the tears for your 'lil Buddy. Today is today but I see that your sorrow will ease by tomorrow........ with the passing sight of your next 914. Just like a pet get another one fast and the hurt will pass......... leaving fond memories. Chin up JP. There's another lurking just around the corner. bruce 
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Damn Bruce, so there's a poet among us...
I just like the "Rust In Pieces" line, gotta file that one away...
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Chris C. 1973 914 "R" (914-6) | track toy 2009 911 Turbo 6-speed (997.1TT) | street weapon 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance | daily driver 2001 F150 Supercrew 4x4 | hauler |
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Chris, you made me LOL... thanks!
 I just got finished with a great chinese dinner and the fortune in the cookie said to write about the death of a friends 914... what can I say..... I was under the influence! blame it on the indigestion.  bruce
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10-08-2002, 09:50 PM
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Location: Allen Park, Mi, USA
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In Germany they have a saying: 914's are like bus's.
A. There'll be another one by in a few minutes B. Especially the motor (VW bus's, that is)
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Sorry to hear of the loss of another 914.
Such a terrible waist of a fine German automobile. If on the PO would have cared for the car... Great poetry though
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