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Posted by: Craigers17 Aug 8 2017, 02:36 AM

Hello All,

Just bought a "new to me" 1976 model. I'll try to post a few pics, but I'm new to the site, so bear with me.

This thing's barely a 76' model, as most of the panels have been bastardized. The door handles and side markers have been shaved, and the front headlights and turn signals....well, ....you can see for yourself.

At any rate, the car actually has very little rust, and I THINK I can still make it a decent looking cheap project. Thinking about keeping it super light and adding fiberglass bumpers, pulling out most unnecessary parts, and changing the single carb setup to dual carbs....mainly because it doesn't run right now, and came with extra set of carbs, manifold intakes, etc.

Looking forward to the project....I sanded/primed the passenger rear quarter last nite, as well as both sail panels. The rest of the primer/bondo was already done by p.o., and I'll be redoing. I'll probably be asking for a lot of advice when I get to the mechanical/electrical portion of the program, so hopefully I won't be too much of a pain in the ass!

-Craig

Posted by: Spoke Aug 8 2017, 04:41 AM

Good luck with your new toy. What engine is in it? How much work needed to get it on the road?

Any hardware included with those custom turnsignal buckets? Looks like they're fitted for headlights.

Posted by: sb914 Aug 8 2017, 06:58 AM

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Aug 8 2017, 07:13 AM

I applaud your willingness to take on that project. Good luck!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Aug 8 2017, 07:22 AM

Good luck with your project.

Posted by: krazykonrad Aug 8 2017, 07:32 AM

I'm not that far from you and I'm in Rome pretty regularly. If you need any help, let me know.

Konrad

Posted by: tygaboy Aug 8 2017, 07:44 AM

Welcome! And maybe it's just me but it I like the headlight mods. If there were lights that fit and really, actually worked, I'd be looking into that. I like the "no pop up headlights" look.

Taste being a personal thing and all...

Best of luck and keep on posting! Better yet, enter the 2018 Build Off Challenge!

Posted by: Krieger Aug 8 2017, 07:45 AM

I kinda like the look of those headlights. Did you get any headlights with that?

Posted by: Shadowfax Aug 8 2017, 07:54 AM

Posted by: Tom_T Aug 8 2017, 11:25 AM

Craig!

Looks like you've gotten an interesting project.

Cheers!
Tom
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Posted by: Frankvw Aug 8 2017, 12:33 PM

Welcome. Interesting start. Good luck !

Posted by: Craigers17 Aug 8 2017, 04:45 PM

Thanks for all the Welcomes! The engine is a 2.0, unconfirmed, but I'll try to check some engine #'s this weekend.

I actually like the headlight modifications too, provided I can find some lights that fit and look like they belong. I think with the right bumper and front air dam, I'll be able to ascertain the right look. I also really like the shaved markers and handles,... think it makes the car look really clean...or ...it will...

As far as getting it back on the road, the p.o. told me that it hasn't run since the late 90's,...the shifter needs, at least, new bushings, the gas tank is there, but not hooked up, nor is the reservoir. The wiring harness is more or less "laying" in the vehicle, and pretty much attached to air... All engine tins are in boxes, along with other parts.

It's gonna be awhile, but I'm nearly 50, have some free time, and am not nearly as frustrated as I should be....so I figure this project will solve most of those issues.

Thanks again, and I look forward to gaining knowledge from all of you.... Krazy Konrad, ... it's good to know there are 914 owners close by and willing to help!

I'll try to post pics often....I love 914 porn!

Posted by: poorsche914 Aug 8 2017, 05:19 PM

For a weekend of 914 immersion, check out Okteenerfest - this year just up the road from you in Helen
http://okteenerfest.com
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=308716

Posted by: Edward Blume Aug 8 2017, 05:36 PM

Posted by: porschetub Aug 8 2017, 06:04 PM

[quote name='Craigers17' date='Aug 8 2017, 08:36 PM' post='2514736']
Hello All,

Just bought a "new to me" 1976 model. I'll try to post a few pics, but I'm new to the site, so bear with me.

This thing's barely a 76' model, as most of the panels have been bastardized. The door handles and side markers have been shaved, and the front headlights and turn signals....well, ....you can see for yourself.

At any rate, the car actually has very little rust, and I THINK I can still make it a decent looking cheap project. Thinking about keeping it super light and adding fiberglass bumpers, pulling out most unnecessary parts, and changing the single carb setup to dual carbs....mainly because it doesn't run right now, and came with extra set of carbs, manifold intakes, etc.

Looking forward to the project....I sanded/primed the passenger rear quarter last nite, as well as both sail panels. The rest of the primer/bondo was already done by p.o., and I'll be redoing. I'll probably be asking for a lot of advice when I get to the mechanical/electrical portion of the program, so hopefully I won't be too much of a pain in the ass!

and the madness that is these cars,looks like a lot of $$$ spent on bodywork already which is mostly good and sometimes a little bad ,problem being you don't know whats underneath .
Please cover those exposed area's of filler to avoid latter issues bog (bondo ) can suck up moisture and cause big issues when you come to paint the car later,seen it before .
Research on here and find the main rust issue areas and check those on the car you have,good luck.

Posted by: Spoke Aug 8 2017, 06:20 PM

Something similar was done by Felix (neo914-6). Here's his build thread. Not sure where he ended up with things. Pretty cool looking car and lots of neat innovations on it.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=37568





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