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Posted by: desullivan Nov 30 2020, 03:52 PM
Just joined and was able to get my first 914- a roller 1975 2.0 in great shape with great start for restoring from the 914 World classifieds. Looking forward to the super knowledge that is shared so generously on this forum. I am located just north of Dallas TX so any folks nearby please don't hesitate to reach out! Really beneficial to get linked in locally as well cause I will surely need the help!
Posted by: aharder Nov 30 2020, 04:02 PM
I'm in East Dallas !!
Posted by: Coondog Nov 30 2020, 04:04 PM
Welcome, looks pretty clean.
Posted by: scottthephotog Nov 30 2020, 04:22 PM
Welcome and congratulations! I'm over in Euless. Post some more photos!
Posted by: 914_7T3 Nov 30 2020, 04:25 PM
Looks like a nice project!
Posted by: Root_Werks Nov 30 2020, 04:26 PM
Welcome! That looks like a pretty clean 914.
Posted by: porsche914rick Nov 30 2020, 04:33 PM
Rick O
Posted by: JeffBowlsby Nov 30 2020, 04:40 PM
1975 with a bumper backdate? Or does your VIN start with 474?
Posted by: ndfrigi Nov 30 2020, 05:14 PM
1975 with a bumper backdate? Or does your VIN start with 474?
front bumper grill space can show the big round hole on the body for 75/76 bumper support.
Posted by: MM1 Nov 30 2020, 05:19 PM
Congrats! Nice snag - looking forward to more . . .
Posted by: Betty Nov 30 2020, 06:55 PM
Hurst / Colleyville border here. There's a lot of 914's in the area, a ton of parts (mostly up in our attic, just ask scottthephotog 
), and a wealth of knowledge locally.
This coming Saturday (12/05/2020) there is an all Porsche Mavs & Mochas (Cars & Coffee) starting at 8:30 a.m. at Nordstrom, NorthPark Center. Just google "maverick pca" and you'll find the local Porsche Club's website with the details.
Clay and I will have his monster 6 
and our original 6 there 
. I'm betting some other 914's will show up. Even if you don't have a P car to drive, it'd be great to meet you, look at cars and talk 914's?! 
Posted by: 76-914 Nov 30 2020, 07:40 PM
Looks like a clean car to start with. Is that a spare transmission?
Posted by: SO.O.C914er Nov 30 2020, 07:43 PM
welcome to the mid-engine madness!
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Posted by: Literati914 Nov 30 2020, 11:51 PM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24918
I'm down in Oak Cliff 
so I'm sure we'll link up at some point for a drive, don't have a running 914 YET but I'm willing to come out and help if you need any help on a project. Tell us about the car and your plans with it... is that a GT front bumper? Looks like an oil cooler opening.
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Posted by: iankarr Dec 1 2020, 12:06 AM
There's a link in my sig below to a bunch of 914 restoration videos and how-tos you may find helpful. My pain - your gain!
Welcome to this amazing community...and the addiction.
Posted by: 913B Dec 1 2020, 12:56 AM
Your background is unmistakable North Texas.
Brings back memories.
Posted by: Ian Stott Dec 1 2020, 05:35 AM
Welcome to 914World! A great place to learn and meet other 914 people. When you are all sorted out and ready to go for a run, come on up to Moncton, Canada, first beer is on me!
Ian Stott
Moncton
Canada
We have the best lobster in the world, caught daily!
Posted by: mb911 Dec 1 2020, 06:29 AM
The car looks like a great start.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 1 2020, 07:27 AM
Always nice to see and welcome a new member. Your first 914 looks like a gem. We all will be looking forward to learning more about it and seeing photos. Welcome and enjoy.
Posted by: desullivan Dec 1 2020, 09:57 AM
1975 with a bumper backdate? Or does your VIN start with 474?
It is a 1975 with bumper back date
Posted by: desullivan Dec 1 2020, 09:59 AM
Hurst / Colleyville border here. There's a lot of 914's in the area, a ton of parts (mostly up in our attic, just ask scottthephotog
), and a wealth of knowledge locally.This coming Saturday (12/05/2020) there is an all Porsche Mavs & Mochas (Cars & Coffee) starting at 8:30 a.m. at Nordstrom, NorthPark Center. Just google "maverick pca" and you'll find the local Porsche Club's website with the details.
Clay and I will have his monster 6
and our original 6 there . I'm betting some other 914's will show up. Even if you don't have a P car to drive, it'd be great to meet you, look at cars and talk 914's?! Thanks-I will try and make it to North Park for the Maverick meet.
Posted by: desullivan Dec 1 2020, 10:00 AM
Looks like a clean car to start with. Is that a spare transmission?
Thanks! Yes it is a spare transmission. Not sure condition of it.
Posted by: desullivan Dec 1 2020, 10:01 AM
There's a link in my sig below to a bunch of 914 restoration videos and how-tos you may find helpful. My pain - your gain!
Welcome to this amazing community...and the addiction.
Ian,
Thanks for the welcome-I have already been watching your videos!! Hope your engine build works out.
Posted by: desullivan Dec 1 2020, 10:07 AM
@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24918
I'm down in Oak Cliff
so I'm sure we'll link up at some point for a drive, don't have a running 914 YET but I'm willing to come out and help if you need any help on a project. Tell us about the car and your plans with it... is that a GT front bumper? Looks like an oil cooler opening..
Thanks for the welcome! My plan is to finish the rebuild of the 2.0 engine the PO started and get it up and running. Leaning towards more of a stock/original type build with minor upgrades (A/C, new quiet muffler- probably Ben McFarland SS). Bumper is fiberglass according to the PO- not sure if that means it is a GT. No oil cooler opening that I can tell
Posted by: Camaro Mike Dec 1 2020, 02:26 PM
Welcome! That's a nice looking project.
Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 1 2020, 02:52 PM
Some assembly required
Your in the right place, and there are a few of us near you too.
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