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Posted by: Ginsulin Nov 8 2020, 09:39 AM
Hello everyone. I’m Michael and this is my 73 2.0 82,000 ish on the ODO. I’m out in NM if anyone else is out here feel free to reach out. Previous owner had it for 13 years and only put about 3k on it. Needs some TLC but is slowly coming along.
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Posted by: Mike Bellis Nov 8 2020, 09:49 AM
Posted by: Mikey914 Nov 8 2020, 10:32 AM
Haven't been getting out to NM as much as I'd like lately, welcome to the fold.
Posted by: BPic Nov 8 2020, 10:48 AM
You found the right place to get the best information. Welcome to the addiction!
Posted by: brcacti Nov 8 2020, 11:03 AM
Welcome again, I send you a PM days ago, glad you found the 914 garage
Posted by: Literati914 Nov 8 2020, 11:40 AM
Hey Michael - Welcome! You're gonna have some fun! Tell us about the car.. Looks like the paint is descent from that shot. NM is dry.. maybe not too much rust?
Posted by: PanelBilly Nov 8 2020, 12:15 PM
Good looking car. Welcome to the world of fun.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 8 2020, 12:19 PM
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Posted by: iankarr Nov 8 2020, 02:16 PM
...and welcome to the addiction. Don't say we didn't warn you 
Posted by: Cairo94507 Nov 8 2020, 02:20 PM
Hi Michael - Welcome to the madness of our little cars that we love so dearly. You have a great car to start with that's for sure. Good luck as you bring her back to her former glory. 
Posted by: Ginsulin Nov 8 2020, 02:38 PM
Hey Michael - Welcome! You're gonna have some fun! Tell us about the car.. Looks like the paint is descent from that shot. NM is dry.. maybe not too much rust?
Yes it’s not too bad, definitely some under the rocker panels. Side sails look good. It’s a 2.0 82 thousand miles originally ravenna green now some red color (unsure if it is Porsche color code or not) needs a new clutch, weather strips/ seals and a good tune up but it does run and drive well (clutch is a little weak and grinds in first and reverse unless I put it into another gear first) needs seats and some more odds and ends. Bought locally. Last owner had it for 13 years and only put about 3 k on it. Paint is 5 out of 10 and it has bilsteins already which is a plus for me
Posted by: Ginsulin Nov 8 2020, 03:07 PM
Welcome again, I send you a PM days ago, glad you found the 914 garage
Yes, thank you for directing me to the right place!
Posted by: Ginsulin Nov 8 2020, 03:08 PM
Hi Michael - Welcome to the madness of our little cars that we love so dearly. You have a great car to start with that's for sure. Good luck as you bring her back to her former glory. Thank you, of course I will be posting and updating along the way
Posted by: Tdskip Nov 8 2020, 03:19 PM
Welcome!
Posted by: Big Len Nov 8 2020, 03:45 PM
Nice car...best of luck with it.
Posted by: 914_7T3 Nov 8 2020, 05:27 PM
Looks like a great project! You really can't go wrong with a '73 2.0, but what do I know? 
Posted by: Montreal914 Nov 8 2020, 05:32 PM
Best 914 hang out place 
Nice looking car, enjoy the madness... 
Posted by: Front yard mechanic Nov 8 2020, 05:50 PM
Looks like a great start if you ever take it down ravena green is an awesome color . I have some extra stuff pm me if I can help 
Posted by: flat4guy Nov 8 2020, 06:18 PM
Nice car and welcome.
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Posted by: Freezin 914 Nov 8 2020, 06:40 PM
you have landed in the right place, enjoy the ride!
Posted by: aharder Nov 8 2020, 06:41 PM
This is a great place for 914 owners 
Posted by: Ginsulin Nov 8 2020, 07:52 PM
Looks like a great start if you ever take it down ravena green is an awesome color . I have some extra stuff pm me if I can help
Thanks! I am actually in the process of seeing how much compounding and polishing I can get away with.
Posted by: 914-300Hemi Nov 8 2020, 08:50 PM
Welcome to the addiction
Posted by: Mayne Nov 8 2020, 09:08 PM
Hello everyone. I’m Michael and this is my 73 2.0 82,000 ish on the ODO. I’m out in NM if anyone else is out here feel free to reach out. Previous owner had it for 13 years and only put about 3k on it. Needs some TLC but is slowly coming along.
Another Albuquerque 914 owner here. Nice car and welcome. My brother (69 911) and I love to go for drives in the East Mountains. Join us sometime!
Posted by: Costa05 Nov 8 2020, 09:28 PM
Looks like a great start if you ever take it down ravena green is an awesome color . I have some extra stuff pm me if I can help
Thanks! I am actually in the process of seeing how much compounding and polishing I can get away with.
lol If you hit ravena green you went too far. Hopefully the red clear coat has some thickness to work with. Original paint thickness is so thin imho. Just waiting to rust out... and they did.
Posted by: Ian Stott Nov 9 2020, 06:54 AM
Welcome to a great place for a 914 owner!
If you decide to go for a bit longer of a drive after you get her all sorted out, first beer is on me!
Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada
73 2.0
Posted by: frostyf Nov 9 2020, 07:41 AM
Hi there, looks like a great car. Ive got a 73 2.0 as well but not looking quite as tidy as yours yet! You've found the best website and community around to help with what turns into an addiction!
Nick Foster
Virginia
Posted by: AZBanks Nov 9 2020, 01:41 PM
Welcome from your Arizona neighbors.
Posted by: MM1 Nov 9 2020, 03:04 PM
Careful, you might enjoy 914World and the people you meet here far more than the restoration . . .
Best of luck!
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