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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Did a little engine compartment cleaning today

Posted by: 914Next Jan 20 2015, 07:25 PM

Beautiful day and I had some time so I did some cleaning. Noticed what I think is an inspection sticker on the underside of the engine lid. Also can anyone tell me if the rubber bumper attached to the engine lid was just on one side or were there originally two. You can see it on one of the pics. Slowly getting it cleaned up. It already was clean....just a little dusty and oily in places. Not bad for original, huh?

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Posted by: Tom_T Jan 20 2015, 08:44 PM

This post should either be in the Garage or Originality & History Forums - your choice. This is the classifieds Forum of for sale cars, & I don't think you are selling this beauty!

If you post a request of or PM to one of the Admins, then they can move it wherever you want it.

Garage gets more wide spread but still appreciative readers, while O&H gets us CW originality & concours geeks!

Yes on the inspection sticker, & you can see them clearly in the O&H Forum's nailed thread called "The few, the rare..." of all original cars, on Steve's (smg914) Sahara Biege 73 914 - for comparison with yours - which his VIN is not far off in VIN from yours too.

Moreover - YOUR 73 should also be featured in there for others' reference & - so please do add pix & history/info there too!

EXCELLENT Bahia Red!

Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: RobW Jan 21 2015, 07:52 AM

Pretty pictures.

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 21 2015, 08:52 AM

Engine lid bumper was only on one side.

Suggestion: Considering replacing those plastic fuel lines with stainless steel ones.

http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessfuellines.htm

Call Chris' Direct Line - (860) 647-8719

He call tell you exactly what you need for your year and motor.

Those plastic lines are over 42 years old!

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Posted by: timothy_nd28 Jan 21 2015, 08:54 AM

Beautiful teener! Thanks for posting. From the pictures, looks like I'm missing a few pieces on my car

Posted by: 914Next Jan 21 2015, 09:03 AM

QUOTE(JawjaPorsche @ Jan 21 2015, 09:52 AM)

Engine lid bumper was only on one side.

Suggestion: Considering replacing those plastic fuel lines with stainless steel ones.

http://www.tangerineracing.com/stainlessfuellines.htm

Call Chris' Direct Line - (860) 647-8719

He call tell you exactly with you need for your year and motor.

Those plastic lines are over 42 years old!

Thanks. I agree. But what does one do if concerned about originality? Repro plastic lines? If the car is shown what is best and acceptable?

Posted by: Dave_Darling Jan 21 2015, 09:41 AM

If the plastic is not brittle, you don't have to change it.

For shows, I bet they want the original plastic lines. Not sure if they're available any more, though.

--DD

Posted by: 914Next Jan 21 2015, 10:02 AM

QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jan 21 2015, 10:41 AM)

If the plastic is not brittle, you don't have to change it.

For shows, I bet they want the original plastic lines. Not sure if they're available any more, though.

--DD

thanks, I'll check the lines to see what kind of shape they are in.

Posted by: ndfrigi Jan 21 2015, 10:36 AM

Wow nice and clean inside engine bay and I'm sure the whole car is beautiful! Share more pictures of your car. God bless!