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Posted by: Sideways Dec 29 2005, 05:36 PM

Hi Everyone,

I seemed to have forgotten my manners earlier, I posted a question without really introducing myself.

I am an Aussie living in Calgary, Canada. I have owned various porsches over the past 17 years including now 2 914's. I have just aquired a 1973 1.7 car in the past few weeks, (Xmas present to my self) Was green, now red will be silver.

Overall plans include:
engine upgrade,
trans upgrade
suspension
interior including rollcage
exterior (GT etc...)
among other things.

I have a number of parts from my old project back in Australia that I am having sent out, that will help keep costs down.

I have attached a photo of the new beast as well as a couple of the old project and the parts. You will notice my new car has two of the biggest parking garages as tail pipes I have ever seen (put on by the PO).

Thanks everyone for the information they already provided me and for the future, I look forward to being an active contributor to the forum.

Steven

1973 914-4 1.7

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Posted by: jim912928 Dec 29 2005, 05:43 PM

Welcome and cool parts!

Posted by: Sideways Dec 29 2005, 05:45 PM

Thanks. Here are some more to wet your appetite.....

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Posted by: jim912928 Dec 29 2005, 05:47 PM

drooling! Looks like you have some brake adapters in that pile..what are you going to put on?

Posted by: Sideways Dec 29 2005, 05:48 PM

Those adapters are for big reds and 12 3/4 inch disks, I also have a set of adapters for boxster calipers and carrera disks.

Still pondering...

Posted by: jim912928 Dec 29 2005, 05:52 PM

I'm contemplating boxster brakes for my upgrade...have to find a source for the adapters (I'll do a search in here as it's been discussed). What engine are you going to stuff into your car?

Posted by: Sideways Dec 29 2005, 06:29 PM

Still don't know what engine as yet probably a 3.6.

The adapters I have I had made for me by a friend, I am currently looking into having a number of sets made. If I get there I will post in the classifieds.

Posted by: michel richard Dec 29 2005, 06:51 PM

Quite a move ! How long have you been in Alberta ?

Posted by: Sideways Dec 29 2005, 07:51 PM

I have been in Alberta now 4 years, long way from home but loving it...

Posted by: Jeroen Dec 29 2005, 07:52 PM

Cool project! Post more pics!

QUOTE (jim912928 @ Dec 30 2005, 12:52 AM)
I'm contemplating boxster brakes for my upgrade...have to find a source for the adapters (I'll do a search in here as it's been discussed)

Rich Johnson has them
check the "resources" forum...

Posted by: GWN7 Dec 29 2005, 09:16 PM

Hello and welcome again

Posted by: Sideways Dec 29 2005, 09:48 PM

Thanks Bruce, Next time i'm in Winterpeg i'll look you up..