 Need Help With 914 History, Differences between the years |
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| djm914-6 |
  Mar 14 2004, 10:11 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road  Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None  |
I know most of the basic stuff and have read most of "the books" but what I don't know are the quality and drivabillity differnces.
I like the early cars bacause of the stationary passenger seat with dog bone and the early chrome bumpers. I like the later cars for the 'smoother' bumpers and few refinements. Which would make the better (street only) driver? My desktop righ now is a dark green big bumper car with plaid seats and a woman putting the top in the trunk. I think I like that car. What would you prefer to drive daily? |
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 14 2004, 10:16 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
What would you prefer to drive daily?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I'm partial to Blondes..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) |
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| seanery |
Mar 14 2004, 10:18 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
Dave,
If you like all the cars, then the best car for a daily driver is the cleanest, rust-free one you can find. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Mar 14 2004, 10:19 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,148 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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The earlier, lighter car. But that's my preference.
A lot of people like the notion of a minor parking-lot boo-boo not causing $1500 worth of damage, so they opt for the late "crash bumper" cars. But others don't like the way the Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers look, or the extra weight, so... Realistically, I think the "best" answer is "the one with the least rust"... --DD |
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| 914ghost |
Mar 14 2004, 11:25 AM
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BOB Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Wenatchee Washington Member No.: 1,387 |
Yeah...
personally, I dig the early chrome bumpers- pretty cool. But the single-seater deal sort of sucks. I converted my 70' to 2 'real' seats. BUT the side-shifter is also a BIG bonus if you can find one along with the 2 liter. So 73' 74' is probably the best years all around if you ask me. -Bob O |
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| Bleyseng |
Mar 14 2004, 11:58 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I prefer one with the least rust and the most options! Love the appearance and sport option on a 2.0L car. Early 73 2.0l "S" cars come to mind.
My 76 had the big bumpers which is great when its more of a daily driver as the stupid SUV drivers like to backup until they feel a thunk, great with the 5 mph bumpers. If you have the early chrome ones this can be expensive since the lady in the SUV just drove away as you came out of the store, now you have a big dent in you new chrome bumper from her bike hitch! Geoff |
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| djm914-6 |
Mar 14 2004, 12:06 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the replies. Yeah, you're right about the best being the one with the least rust.
I want this one though... (IMG:http://content3.eu.porsche.com/prod/classic/ClassicModels.nsf/0/B2EB7E907BD75798C1256BFF005A40D7/$file/76_914_800.jpg) |
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| Bleyseng |
Mar 14 2004, 12:19 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,036 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Ya mean this car? Talk to RustyWa (Eric) he might be willing to sell it.
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| mskala |
Mar 14 2004, 02:35 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,930 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None
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those pants are making me gag! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
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| Joe Bob |
Mar 14 2004, 02:37 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Some of the inserts were thrown up on by Peter Maxx....
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| Aaron Cox |
Mar 14 2004, 02:37 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: Corona, CA Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
personally, im partial to a six (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| DrifterJay |
Mar 14 2004, 02:41 PM
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I break stuff... Group: Members Posts: 1,034 Joined: 25-May 03 From: Oceanside, California Member No.: 737 Region Association: None |
well I am partial to a 914 that runs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| djm914-6 |
Mar 14 2004, 04:45 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
What's wrong with the pant's? Granted the pic would be more interesting without them.
I like the inserts too. Hell if you're going to drive a homely car, you might as well go all the way with the '70s look. I wonder if I could get a Gordon or royal Stuart tartan? A six would be nice, but not as a daily driver in MA. I do have some concience. |
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