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Posted by: FMH 914 Apr 10 2017, 05:54 AM

Hi everyone, I've purchased my first 914!
I'm 22 and not new to Porsche. I daily a 86 944, just sold my 996 last week and grew up with a 924.
I sold my 911 and bought my 73 914 1.7 on Friday.
The car isn't running, and has the usual rust places in the trunks, but over all is solid. I've loved these cars since I was a kid and finally it's my time to build one.
Thank you in advance on any help I'll be asking for.

Posted by: Shadowfax Apr 10 2017, 06:04 AM

Posted by: Rusty Apr 10 2017, 06:08 AM

Welcome!

Posted by: sb914 Apr 10 2017, 06:20 AM

Posted by: TM_Corey Apr 10 2017, 06:47 AM

Good luck with the build!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 10 2017, 07:04 AM

Great start. You have some P-car history so I am sure you will approach this 914 in a realistic fashion. Do your homework, come up with a strategy/plan and work it with patience and perseverance. Good luck and

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 10 2017, 07:42 AM

Don't forget to post your vin # here.

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 10 2017, 07:54 AM

Hopefully one of the places that does not have any real rust damage is the Hell hole. Survey that damage 1st. If it's minimal you will have a good platform to move forward. Unfortunately, it is the main issue with these cars. Hopefully you have a good one. Form there get the mechanical figured out. Don't worry about making it pretty until you have it sorted out or at least a plan. Having owned a "classic" Porsche before you probably can turn a wrench, this skill will come in very handy!

Let the fun begin.

Posted by: FMH 914 Apr 10 2017, 08:18 AM

Thank you to everyone.
Yes, unfortunately the he'll hole is alive and well.
My plan of attack is hell hole, trunk pans, then mechanical.
Motor is actually a 71 according to #, but is free and has compression so there is hope there... It "Ran when parked"..... 12 years ago haha

Posted by: krazykonrad Apr 10 2017, 08:25 AM

There is rarely a question that someone here can't answer.

Konrad

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 10 2017, 08:25 AM

The motor will probably be just fine. Just make sure to check for rats nests in the cooling sections.

Posted by: Big Len Apr 10 2017, 08:33 AM

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Apr 10 2017, 09:32 AM

and thanks for that great introduction.

Posted by: Tom_T Apr 10 2017, 10:34 AM

Hmmmm .... now where have I seen that "Pavement Cammo" color & those Riviera wheels before?

Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: Perry Kiehl Apr 10 2017, 10:40 AM

Welcome to the club!

Posted by: mbseto Apr 10 2017, 12:40 PM

I'm fascinated by the patina. Was it originally black? It's got a sort of bare steel color to it now, I kind of like it.

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 10 2017, 01:02 PM

Very rare dark nickel paint

Posted by: FMH 914 Apr 10 2017, 01:07 PM

She was originally silver. This color it's sporting now appears to be a very old repaint

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 10 2017, 01:33 PM

Congrats and You've come to the right place, virtually speaking!

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Posted by: Cracker Apr 19 2017, 07:47 AM

Welcome to a fellow Southeasterner!

Tony

Posted by: papajohn123 Apr 19 2017, 04:10 PM

Welcome to the forums, mate! Hope you'll have a great stay here. I'm new too, and I'm so excited to be here. It's great to see other enthusiasts around!

Posted by: cuddyk Apr 19 2017, 06:24 PM

And welcome to the addiction. Don't say we didn't warn you

Posted by: Minerva's 914 Apr 19 2017, 06:30 PM

Hi! My name's Brady. Clean and haven't spent money on my 914 in 14 hours.

Okay, I bought an additional set of Hella Euro front lenses, but that was just preventive, you know what I mean.

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Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 20 2017, 09:47 AM

Woo hoo. Another one goes up on jackstands.