I did it! I took the advice from the wise and knowledgeable members of this forum.
With a little time and a whole lot of luck I came across a 1973 2.0 car that just happened to be sitting a mere 30 mins from my house.
One fine afternoon last week I decided to respond to an add on this forum. I met Tim for the first time. Tim, also known as TeenerTech, had a 1973 1.7 car for sell. I thought why not have a 914 I can drive while I fight the rust beast on my 74. I set out to find a tub but wouldn't pass up a reliable 914 for the right price.
I spent about an hour looking over Tim's car. During conversation I mentioned that all I really needed was a tub. Tim being the nice guy he is risked the sale of his car and walked me over to the Original Customs shop and showed me a few tubs that Mark might be looking at selling...
Long story short, today I made a deal with Mark for a 1973 Marathon Blue 2.0 914. This car is immaculate in comparison to my 74...!! let these few pictures speak for themselves.
Just to the left you can see Mark flipping the car on the Rotisserie.
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140643_zpshxazqwzt.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_135952_zpsxhonjcte.jpg.html
I promise at some point I'll stop taking pictures with a Cell Phone...
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140025_zpsjkjvnpet.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140210_zpsbfjkck86.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140223_zpsa1fpesoo.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140134_zpshbkxml7g.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_135947_zpsxmnaytfz.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140110_zpsdxxmy3s4.jpg.html
an Original Customs personal touch that will sadly have to go...
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140118_zpsco4ftdf7.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150712_140421_zpsfjobf0yv.jpg.html
Shame on me for not getting more pictures of the passenger side. I can assure you the car is as perfect as an original unmolested 914 can be.
My 74 thread shows a few of these, but I'll add them for good measure. The next few pics are of the 2.0 I'll be cleaning up over the next few weeks. This is probably the only decent thing that came out of the 74:
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150711_142733_zpsmjjdytko.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150711_142722_zps12y5tl0a.jpg.html
I can't thank the 2 man team over at Original Customs enough for this opportunity. Mark and Tim are really stand up guys and having just met them a few days ago nearly saddens me to know they are leaving in just a few months. Spending some time at the shop I was privileged to see some of their handy work. One could easily get lost at the workmanship they put into a 914 as well as other classics.
Cheers to Mark and Tim.
Stay tuned for future updates.
Sweet! Even has the warts removed. Great to get a tub where you can really see everything that needs attention. Marathon Blue is a great color. Good decision.
I could not believe he sold that! He told me and I just said no...
That was going to be Mark's OC showpiece.
Thanks for the complements. I hope to see you driving a 914 in the short future.
Marathon Blue is a great color too!! Glad you too this route. You can use your rusty car for parts and to practice welding on it.
Thank you all for the comments! I am very anxious to get the project going. However I am tying to over come the anxiety in efforts to not get a head of myself.
your now years ahead on the build. congrats!
years ahead and money saved in the long run.
Marathon Blue...my favorite color!
Nice Tub!
I've seen that chassis, it's a nice one. Congrats!
Awesome! What a relief, huh? Looking forward to the build thread.
I read through your entire original thread about tackling the rust. I'm considering jumping in the 914 pool in the next year or so (hopefully) and reading a lot of the comments I think will help me in my search when it comes time to buy.
I was worried a bit for you with all the problems everyone pointed out, then to see that you found a nice tub so close to you, what luck! I look forward to following your progress since I see myself going down this road at some point. Good luck!
Update!
Well after the 3 longest weeks I've ever waited the new to me 73 914 from Mark at Original Customs is now resting at its new home in Rincon Valley!
Made pretty much of a day of it. As with all things on a tight schedule things did not work out as they were originally planned. One of the nice surprises with this 73 was Mark agreed to throw in some 911 parts so I can have a 5 lug conversion.
Unfortunately with the move some things were just not available for us to mount the suspension and make the tub a roller with the 15" Cookie Cutters that came as part of the deal. That didn't stop Mark though... he through in one of his custom built tub rollers to make things easier! Now moving the tub around will be easy!
Snapped a few pictures of the tub on the trailer after getting home earlier today.
Enjoy
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150802_135619_zpscgtdeiol.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150802_135629_zpspn619dqx.jpg.html
My son might be happier than I am over this purchase! I'm getting him into classics early.
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150802_135640_zpsczmlzmq2.jpg.html
One might say the 74 looks a bit gloomy seeing its replacement making its way next to it....
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150802_135730_zpsruh3obxc.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150802_181646_zpsadvyld12.jpg.html
http://s98.photobucket.com/user/Nemisus/media/1973%20Porsche%20914/20150802_181822_zpstgaymr6k.jpg.html
I will try and get some up close and personal pictures of the 73 over the next few days. Right now I just need to sit back and make some good notes. Figure out where I want to start...
I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little overwhelmed.
Anyhow, your thoughts and comments on where to begin are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Nemi
with as much work you have ahead of you, I'm jealous of the road that lies ahead!
Looking forward to following the build!
Really smart move! Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you but with a head start over your previous project- swap some parts and you're way ahead of the game.
Your pictures are pulling at my heartstrings too- I used to live out Bennett Valley Road!
I believe 1st thing to do with the new tub is send it to a paint shop then after it was painted, install the 5 lug suspension then transfer all the parts from the 74 car.
Talk to the body shop before you Blast. Might as well get their opinion if they will be involved in paint.
Good idea Mark,
Although part of me wants to do as much work as possible. So there is a chance I might paid the car myself...
Honestly the car is in such good shape there isn't that much work to be done before its ready for paint. Blasting would be the best for a concourse restoration, but I am not going full Concourse.
Too many decisions... LOL
That picture with your son at the rear of the new car is priceless. You need to frame that and keep it forever, he is going to grow up loving 914's!!!
Great acquisition, I wish I did not have to deal with all the rust I have but that's part of the fun.
Good luck with your project!!!
Vysoc
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