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It all started four and
half years ago when Ed
Villela and John Dunkle, listmaster, began restoring their 914's.
They found each other on the 914 list as they were both faced with major
rust in their restorations, welding on flares, stripping and painting
their 'teeners, looking for parts, installing and trying to start their
engines. As it turns out their paths had previously crossed as Ed's
father was once (not too long ago :-) ) John's Boss at the Philip A. Hunt
Company in New Jersey, and John remembers his boss's annoying son visiting
the offices.
After a full year of commiserating on
their restoration projects they agreed to meet in Virginia Beach to show
each other their accomplishments. John, having just completed his 'teener
trucked his 914 down to Virginia Beach not wanting to risk getting
stranded along the way. Unfortunately, Ed hadn't finished his so
he showed up in a four door family vehicle. However, Ed had the last laugh
as he introduced himself by asking John if his car was one of them
Porsches with a VW engine. The annoyed look on John's face and
twitching of the jaw line was priceless.
Every year since the two have gotten
together to show off their projects, share their garage stories, and drink
beer. Every year they invite all other 914 owners and Porsche owners
to join them in a fun & relaxing weekend.
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