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Posted by: barndoor Oct 16 2012, 06:01 PM

Hi everyone.

I just bought my first 914 (I'm a 911 guy)

Its a 1975 914 2.0 Laguna Blue.
it has 139k miles,all books and records and I am the 3rd owner.

It had a bad fuel pump relay,luckily.or the very bad gas in the tank may have been pumped thru....

I have the tank out being cleaned,while I wait for new fuel hose,filters and misc parts.

heres a pic as found,a real "Car-Port Find"

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 16 2012, 06:03 PM

Wow - it looks like it is in very good condition. Nice score.

Posted by: SirAndy Oct 16 2012, 06:07 PM

Love that color ...

Posted by: billh1963 Oct 16 2012, 06:07 PM

I agree....congratulations!

Posted by: barndoor Oct 16 2012, 06:08 PM

It does seem to be in very good condition,no rust or collision either.I cant wait to drive it.Parts from Pelican should be here friday.

Posted by: ConeDodger Oct 16 2012, 06:09 PM

Posted by: barndoor Oct 16 2012, 06:14 PM

I need a dash upper pad and a right speaker grill if anyone knows where to get these.

Did you notice my "Heaven Hole" ?

Posted by: Chris H. Oct 16 2012, 06:18 PM

Welcome to the 1975 Laguna Blue club! I have a 1.8 in the same color. Looks like a great find! Check out that battery tray! Glad you are changing the fuel hoses...that's the most important thing if it's been sitting a while. Keep us posted!

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Oct 16 2012, 06:18 PM

Wow! Nice Score! Welcome to the Madness!

Posted by: bigkensteele Oct 16 2012, 06:34 PM

Please tell me that it has plaid seats under the sheepskin! I also have a '75 1.8 in laguna blue, in nearly the condition of yours. Mine came with plaid seats that were recovered long ago, and I would really love to see what the originals look like. Nobody has ever been able to produce a picture.

Thanks,
Ken

Posted by: barndoor Oct 16 2012, 06:35 PM

thanks Guys !

I'm usually on the Pelican 911 tech forums,Glad I found you guys to share my new baby with.

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Oct 16 2012, 06:36 PM

Someone is selling a dash on parts page:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=192941

Speaker grills:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=196170

Good Luck

Terry

Posted by: Tom Oct 16 2012, 06:45 PM

WOW!!! Very nice, and congrats. That sure is a nice find.
Tom

Posted by: Michael N Oct 16 2012, 07:06 PM

Hey...where did you put all the rust? Looks like a keeper. Great color.

Posted by: Pat Garvey Oct 16 2012, 07:09 PM

Nice!

Good color too.

Posted by: Chris H. Oct 16 2012, 07:24 PM

Hey check it out...rear window defroster! Cool. Is that a 1980's Sony stereo in there? mine had the same style in it when I bought it...looks like based on your paperwork you need to start trolling for a Blaupunkt 1071! Unless the owner still had it and included it as well.

Posted by: speed metal army Oct 16 2012, 09:20 PM

Cool car!I dig the big bumpers.Looks to be in killer shape!

Posted by: BajaXJ92 Oct 16 2012, 09:29 PM

Excellent find, and my favorite 914 color!

My first 914 was a '75 in Laguna Blue with white interior.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbB1K0x5CA

Posted by: ScoopLV Oct 16 2012, 10:06 PM

Add me to the list of people who would love to see what's under those seat covers.

Congratulations on your nice score. That looks like it will be fun (as opposed to aggravating) project. Get a compression test to see how much life is left in that 2.0.

Posted by: computers4kids Oct 16 2012, 10:12 PM

Looks like you found a solid 914 to bring back to its glory...nice find. The only thing that majorily looks wrong is the absence of rust

Posted by: dlkawashima Oct 17 2012, 03:26 PM

On ebay right now. Supposedly NOS ...

Posted by: barndoor Oct 17 2012, 05:18 PM

Ok Guys

got the german sheepskins off and other than some glue crap on the drivers seat borrom they look ok except for the side bolsters.

I wonder if I can just buy those and replace them.

The euro cloth seat on ebay is amazing ! Is anyone reproducing that fabric ?

Posted by: rex66m Oct 17 2012, 06:08 PM

Good looking car!!! Don't let anyone tell you that the big bumpers aren't cool

Posted by: barndoor Oct 17 2012, 06:10 PM

Yes,she does have a rear window defrost option.
And thanks for spotting my Faux Alpine Sears Radio.It came with the box and manual,the good news is inside the box was the original Blaupunkt !
If anybody has a Fake Lamborghini Countach (Fiero) and needs a radio,let me know : )

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Oct 17 2012, 06:24 PM

Cool! I have an "Old School" AM Blaupunkt radio in my teener! I like the look of simpler times!

Posted by: bigkensteele Oct 17 2012, 07:15 PM

I have searched long and hard for anyone with original blue fabric, and this is the only original example that I have ever seen (thanks, Dave!).

SMS Auto Fabrics will reproduce it if I provide a sample, and I am seriously thinking about buying the cushion on ebay (even at the outrageous buy it now price) and having them reproduce the fabric. The only problem is that there were two blue plaids offered in '75, and the one on ebay is my least favorite.

Posted by: zonedoubt Oct 17 2012, 08:51 PM

Side bolsters are available and not too difficult to install. There is a good how-to on this site somewhere, maybe in the classic section.

Posted by: Chris H. Oct 18 2012, 06:41 AM

I got my replacement side bolster vinyl kit from AA several years ago. Have to say the quality was very good and they weren't too hard to put on. I'm sure there are other places to get them as well.

That Blaupunkt is awesome! You gotta put that back in! Probably will need a roll of dash face material when you do, but it's available. Make sure you get the later style for '75-'76 so it matches. That's a very original car. You found a real treasure there. Not many totally original later cars left.

Posted by: ned911 Oct 18 2012, 07:38 AM

Love that color - nice find.

Posted by: barndoor Oct 18 2012, 09:47 AM

Hey Chris

who is AA ?

Posted by: bigkensteele Oct 18 2012, 09:52 AM

Automobile Atlanta. They are the outfit selling the seat cushion on ebay. The mere mention of them will ignite flames in your thread here, but regardless of folks' opinion of them, sometimes they are the only game in town when it comes to really hard to find parts.

Posted by: Chris H. Oct 18 2012, 09:58 AM

Oops sorry, Automobile Atlanta... They make a reproduction of the side bolsters/back seat area. I think they had the seat center and cushion inserts as well but I haven't checked in years. This is the only thing I ever purchased from them and had good luck. Others have not, just as an FYI... Don't want to mess up your awesome thread with that, so just do a search on them and you will see. Maybe there are other shops that do it as well or resell it. If there's a member vendor here who does, buy them from that vendor! They do so much for us. Maybe one will speak up.

Edit: Ken beat me to it!

Posted by: barndoor Oct 21 2012, 05:53 PM

So Far:
NEW:
fuel pump
fuel pump relay
fuel filter
fuel hose
gas tank cleaned
spark plugs
air filter
horn button support rubber
brake hoses and brake fluid flush
oil change
clutch adjustment

Up Next:
Steering Wheel Slop Fix !

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Oct 21 2012, 07:19 PM

Sounds like you are on your way!

Your steering slop may be your steering coupler. Check out my thread below. I replaced mine earlier this year. Got replacement from Tangerine Racing.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=169863&hl=


Tangerine Racing Link: http://www.tangerineracing.com/steeringupgrades.htm

Hope this helps.

Terry

Posted by: bcheney Oct 21 2012, 07:32 PM

Welcome aboard. You scored a very nice nice ride.The color if fantastic and like others have said...the big bumpers are cool! Congrats!!

Posted by: barndoor Oct 21 2012, 08:10 PM

I am pretty sure the slop is the upper steering column bearing.Thats where the play seems to be,coupler looks good,no excessive movement visually.
I haven't pulled the steering wheel yet,because I cant stop driving it ..........

Posted by: barndoor Oct 21 2012, 08:51 PM

Posted by: VoPo914 Oct 22 2012, 12:28 PM

Nice Car! Lagoon Blue is great color!

Posted by: barndoor Oct 26 2012, 06:22 PM

Update:

Steering wheel slop fixed by replacing "upper steering shaft bearing"-$41.

New gas pedal fixed the "wobbly pedal"

She's feeling much better on the road.

Up next:

Upper dash pad,vynal & padding + dash to windsheild seal.

Posted by: bruce54 Oct 26 2012, 06:56 PM

I am really loving this subject as I have a 75 2.0 Lagun Blue, I haven't figured out how to post pictures yet(any help would be appreciated) but mine is running and almost roadworthy after sitting quite awhile!

Posted by: bruce54 Oct 26 2012, 06:58 PM

Also may ask what point you are jacking your car at? That looks a little risky.

Posted by: barndoor Oct 26 2012, 07:27 PM

jacked the front under the front beam,placed custom made jack-stands that fit into factory holes,then jacked engine and used jack stands,kept jack under motor for peace of mind.

Just went for a nice drive,the heater works very well.....: )

Posted by: bruce54 Oct 26 2012, 07:37 PM

God I wish I had those fog lights!

Posted by: Cupomeat Oct 27 2012, 09:51 AM

I might have a set of original 75 fog lights. PM me.