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Posted by: Granite 914 Nov 22 2005, 08:33 PM

OH no! another one is joining the ranks.

I recently purchased a '75 car. Rusty, non running, and I know I paid to much for it (1K). It has a 1.8L in it, hasn't run or even been licensed since 2002, but.......it was a beauty in my eye, and came with a extra 2.0L engine, complete (rebuildable, as I'm told) and I couldn't pass it up, coming from a co-worker of mine. Its gonna be a long term project of mine. I'm fairly decent at mechanics with lots of tools , but far from being a professional, or a real "gearhead".

You see in my signature, that I have a couple other Porsches. I've been learning as fast as I can, with a TON to learn yet.

I want this car, I'm not afraid of it, the welding, mechanics, or electrical. I'm 50 years old, and been around a little, with a fairly rounded experience level of such things. I've found out that this forum IS the place to be with the 914. So, I thought it might be time to get in here, and get educated! I'm currently trying to source manuals, and other info as I can. I've read the intro regarding the books and info sources, and I am going after the car's AllDATA.com info soon. Any suggestions as far as cost effective manuals, and other info will be GREATLY appreciated. I NEED it!

I am also seen as Granite 944 on Rennlist, and on Pelican. (don't hold that against me..LOL).

I look forward to all the information, and help this forum can offer! And hopefully, someday, I can be of help to others!

THANKS!!.......in advance.

Posted by: robby750 Nov 22 2005, 08:36 PM

welcome and get busy!

Posted by: Flat VW Nov 22 2005, 08:39 PM

Welcome, there is much to learn here.

Glad to have you along with us.

John

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 22 2005, 08:42 PM

welcome to the asylum

first of all... post some pics of your car!

as for manuals...
Haynes will get you started
ask locals for a copy of the factory manuals on cd-rom
or just post yer questions here

Posted by: Headrage Nov 22 2005, 08:43 PM

You got a bunch of wassercoolers...

Welcome anyway.

Posted by: Flat VW Nov 22 2005, 08:45 PM

QUOTE (Headrage @ Nov 22 2005, 06:43 PM)
You got a bunch of wassercoolers...

Welcome anyway.

I knew that would come up quickly, I was trying not to say anything......

John

Posted by: Granite 914 Nov 22 2005, 09:08 PM

HOLY CRAP.....you guys are FAST! You need a life too....huh!

Pictures? Yeah, I gotta get those posted. Hopefully on this post, one or two.

Manuals. I've got the Haynes. I really HATE to ask about the CD version from people, BUT!! I'm surely not against anyone offering....ya know!.....

"wassercoolers"? Waterhead, or Airhead.......pretty much the same........eh? Just loving the cars.....whatever their "problems" are!

Thanks again! I gotta get used to this forum's procedure too! (its harder for us old and crankies, ya know!)

Posted by: porschecb Nov 22 2005, 09:12 PM

I am also a 75 1.8 owner and 55 years old! Welcome!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Rocket Nov 22 2005, 09:13 PM

last time i check, water cooled and aircooled wernt the same thing..... might just be me though

Posted by: r_towle Nov 22 2005, 09:14 PM

Welcome to the board.

Sell off one of those 944's for the chassis work and suspension that needs to be done...

sell off another 944 and buy an engine kit from jake.

Sell off the last one for the paint job on the 914....

Then you can put it on jack stands and look at it for many years...evenutally you might get to drive it...but maybe not....

Just kidding....you will get to drive it...but I was not kidding about selling the 944's

Rich

Posted by: Granite 914 Nov 22 2005, 09:17 PM

QUOTE (Rocket @ Nov 22 2005, 08:13 PM)
last time i check, water cooled and aircooled wernt the same thing..... might just be me though

Your RIGHT about that, for sure!

Posted by: messix Nov 22 2005, 09:21 PM

hey welcome to the madness.
it's to see another N/W member join in.
i'm pretty new to the teeners too but these guys will help and inform in the most generous ways.

Posted by: Granite 914 Nov 22 2005, 09:27 PM

QUOTE (r_towle @ Nov 22 2005, 08:14 PM)
Welcome to the board.

Sell off one of those 944's for the chassis work and suspension that needs to be done...

sell off another 944 and buy an engine kit from jake.

Sell off the last one for the paint job on the 914....

Then you can put it on jack stands and look at it for many years...evenutally you might get to drive it...but maybe not....

Just kidding....you will get to drive it...but I was not kidding about selling the 944's

Rich

Your Killing ME!

Your probably right! I've got to many already. AND, I haven't told you all about the three parts cars (944's), I have.

And, I was looking at a 928, the other day!........ABSOLUTELY CRAZY!.....I know.

Butt.......I AM!

H**l.........I still need to get it up in the air for the FIRST time. The car.......the car.

Posted by: bmunday Nov 22 2005, 09:31 PM

Welcome home......
You wont find a better place for information. These guy's are great!!!!

Posted by: porsha916 Nov 22 2005, 09:33 PM

Welcome, another N/W Teener!! It doesn't sound like you made to bad of a deal on your 914!!
Take Care
Bill

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 22 2005, 09:35 PM

You will do fine here, I think.
Between here and the bird boards (Pelican) you should be able to find anyhting you want answered.

Be brave, and cut away!

Zach

Posted by: morphenspectra Nov 22 2005, 09:40 PM

welcome! i was just in granite falls getting some 911 wheels from the guy who owns the car lot .
lots of info here. and good people.
james

Posted by: SLITS Nov 22 2005, 09:40 PM

Welcome to the insane asylum from the SoCal Mountains

Need somethin'....just ask....

Posted by: smooth_eddy Nov 22 2005, 09:44 PM

Hi Granite........from way down here in Seattle, Hey, we did a club drive right thru your home town back in August I think? Troy (Messix) led it. I think we have about 25 members here in the Pac. NW? You need to get busy, The West Coast Classic is in Portland this next July. Probably the last time it will be in the NW. Most of the members are from Cali. Anyway, post some pics. We would love to see your car. Eddy

Posted by: grasshopper Nov 22 2005, 09:55 PM

QUOTE (Granite 914 @ Nov 22 2005, 07:27 PM)
Your Killing ME!

Your probably right! I've got to many already.

noo... i've got to many i dont have enough room in the garage for all the cars now.. and we are looking at another 914...

Posted by: grasshopper Nov 22 2005, 09:56 PM

oh yea, Welcome aboard!!!!

Posted by: Gint Nov 22 2005, 10:52 PM

Welcome to the club!

Posted by: Gint Nov 22 2005, 10:52 PM

I almost forgot!!!

Posted by: brant Nov 22 2005, 10:59 PM

Welcome!

brant

Posted by: Bleyseng Nov 22 2005, 11:36 PM

Hey good another local!

You have a 76 1.8L?? Thats the real motor that came with it?? Thats one of 25 76 cars then built with the 1.8L...cool. What the VIN on it??

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Posted by: Oliver Nov 22 2005, 11:51 PM

Hi and welcome.......

Here's mine....

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Posted by: trekkor Nov 23 2005, 12:20 AM

Glad you could make it!

KT

Posted by: Granite 914 Nov 23 2005, 10:51 AM

Hope this picture got on here. '75 1.8L

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Posted by: Granite 914 Nov 23 2005, 11:02 AM

QUOTE (Bleyseng @ Nov 22 2005, 10:36 PM)
Hey good another local!

You have a 76 1.8L?? Thats the real motor that came with it?? Thats one of 25 76 cars then built with the 1.8L...cool. What the VIN on it??

shocked[1].gif

OOOPPS!

I just noticed that I had typed in 1976 1.8L in my sig. Yep! I'm a newbie! I fixed it to read correctly at 1975.

Ya think I should at least know the correct year of the car.

Heres another pic.

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Posted by: jet1 Nov 23 2005, 11:20 AM

WELCOME!

Posted by: smooth_eddy Nov 23 2005, 07:17 PM

Nice looking car. I don't think $1K was too much. Hope you have the garage space. Hear it rains a lot up there. Eddy