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Posted by: Carl456 Jan 8 2016, 07:44 AM

After taking everyone's advice when I saw the car I wanted, I jumped.
CASH IN HAND!

Will be picking up a '74 2.0 in RED with many extra parts within the next 2 weeks!


http://s393.photobucket.com/user/ayroldtimer/media/ATT_1430929615825_20150506_095228_zpsnelihxa0.jpg.html


http://s393.photobucket.com/user/ayroldtimer/media/IMG_20160106_195115_zpszvc69njc.jpg.html


So much to learn and enjoy!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Jan 8 2016, 07:49 AM

Congratulations! Nice looking car. Now all the fun begins.

Posted by: sb914 Jan 8 2016, 08:00 AM

I got one of those.nice car, The Red ones are the fastest, have fun and

Posted by: BeatNavy Jan 8 2016, 08:36 AM

THAT is the right attitude

And those are some ratty looking intake runner boots.

Welcome to the fun. Looks like a great car.

Posted by: green914 Jan 8 2016, 08:53 AM

welcome to the madness ...

Posted by: Carl456 Jan 8 2016, 09:03 AM

Not even in my possession yet and I'm already making lists of what I need...

New Rubber package is tops on the list but I've got buckets of stuff to go through first.
Extra doors, bumpers, oh so much more all included in the deal.

Posted by: bretth Jan 8 2016, 09:14 AM

Nice looking car. One observation though. Isn't that a 1.7 or 1.8 motor? The spark plug position is wrong for the 2.0. Just want to make sure you aren't being misled.

Brett

Posted by: RobW Jan 8 2016, 09:28 AM

Enjoy it! Congratulations!

Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Jan 8 2016, 09:35 AM

Yes plug position looks wrong.

Looks like the plenum is 2.0 though.

See if you can get the engine case numbers, may be different engine.

intake runners are 3 bolt on 2.0 4 bolt on 1.7 /1.8

Looks like a plug was welded in where the original spark plugs would have been.

Posted by: Coondog Jan 8 2016, 09:40 AM

Congrats, please keep us updated.

Posted by: JoeD Jan 8 2016, 09:46 AM

Red is best!

As someone who got bit hard by this 914 bug last year, it's a ton of fun and at times a load of frustration, but this community is amazing.

Posted by: Carl456 Jan 8 2016, 09:53 AM

Was told it was originally a 1.7
Swapped to a 2.0 from another 74


This is why I like this forum so much.

Posted by: SKL1 Jan 8 2016, 10:55 AM

Never seen the plugs go in at that angle either- but must admit they'd be easier to R&R, especially with carbs!! Wonder what engine that is??? If the body is solid, it's a good deal.

Posted by: Shredhead Jan 8 2016, 11:03 AM

Do you need an air cleaner housing?

Posted by: bretth Jan 8 2016, 12:12 PM

Could it be a 2.0 with Bus heads? Can't remember if the VW 2.0 heads used the same spark plug angle or not. Or maybe machined 1.7/1.8 heads?

Brett

Posted by: LowBridge Jan 8 2016, 12:27 PM

congrats and welcome to the community

Posted by: PlantMan Jan 8 2016, 01:39 PM

Have a good time!

Posted by: pdlightning Jan 8 2016, 02:53 PM

This place is the best. Where else can you find this kind of expertise!

Posted by: Chris Pincetich Jan 8 2016, 03:03 PM

Now for some
If you have any cash left over, it will soon be gone. Buying 914 parts is so fun! It's like LEGOs for grown-ups

Posted by: Carl456 Jan 8 2016, 07:55 PM

I do not!
Owner was actually in the process of connecting it when I went to look.

Posted by: mobymutt Jan 8 2016, 09:07 PM

Congrats!

Posted by: Amphicar770 Jan 8 2016, 11:02 PM

Congrats. Now that you have purchased the car you have just started to spend money!

Posted by: alfadoc Jan 9 2016, 12:28 AM

Bought my first Porsche in '01, an 86 944 NA. Then the S2 in '05, 911 in '13 and the 914 in '15. See the accelerating pattern? It's a sickness. Really enjoying the 914, though it'll take the most work to get it where I want it. Congrats to you, and welcome to the madness.

Posted by: Carl456 Jan 16 2016, 08:03 PM

After a fantastic deal, smooth loading, transit and unloading, the car is in my garage.
Along with it came extra parts like, a second painted roof, a set of doors, an extra gas tank, extra stainless, and a pair of seats.
I've got boxes to go through and much filing of pics to be done.

I think I will start a build thread. It's going to be a slow one but it's going to happen.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jan 16 2016, 08:47 PM

2L buses used 1.8 heads and plenums. That's a 2l throttle body from a 75/76 914. Fan appears to be from a pre 73. Probably the angle, but# 1 plug looks like it's in the 2L position, and #2 in the 1.8 position. Dipstick looks to be in the proper place for a 914 case.

Posted by: veekry9 Jan 17 2016, 12:25 AM

Good choice,looks to be in relatively rust free condition.
L30E Bahia Red to match the original paint?
Now,let the meticulous reassembly begin.

Posted by: Carl456 Jan 17 2016, 08:08 AM

Will get in there and get some more pics and look for serial numbers.