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| pgeorgeson |
 Oct 27 2011, 02:59 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 23-October 11 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 13,710 Region Association: None  |
Please move this post if it is in the wrong spot.
A few weeks ago I picked up a 1974 2.0. I found it in Sacramento on CL and bought it from a guy who has owned several over the years. The good: body and frame are in excellent shape. Some rust in battery tray and the rear trunk, but no structural rust anywhere. It appears to be a fully-optioned car: it has the original fuchs 2.0 wheels, air conditioner, front and rear sways, and the center console with the gauge cluster. The bad: I have a fuel delivery issue that I am trying to sort out (you may have seen my other posts on this). Needs a paint job. Small dent in front bumber on right side. Needs some interior freshening. High mileage, but I am not sure how high as the odo doesn't work. Last registered in 2007, but it has run since then. I am hoping to get it up and running to use it for weekend drives and autocross with my son. I am familiar with Porsches (I have a Spec911 race car and a 356), but 914s are completely new to me. I have more pics, but they are too large. I will try to post later after I reduce them.  |
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| PanelBilly |
Oct 27 2011, 03:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,881 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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You picked a great car for having fun. that is if you like to modify and tinker. Did you get a set of jack stands with the car?
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| pgeorgeson |
Oct 27 2011, 03:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 23-October 11 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 13,710 Region Association: None |
I do like to tinker (and learn) and am looking forward to working on it. I have jack stands and am also lucky enough to have a 2-post lift, which makes life a lot easier when working on things.
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| trojanhorsepower |
Oct 27 2011, 03:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 868 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
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| jsayre914 |
Oct 27 2011, 03:19 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,210 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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Nice looking car, love the color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Avoid jackstands at all costs, they can sometime become permanent. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| ellisor3 |
Oct 27 2011, 03:30 PM
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HPWhore Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States  |
Welcome to the insanity. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) ..
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| pgeorgeson |
Oct 27 2011, 03:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 23-October 11 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 13,710 Region Association: None |
Aha, a 914 inside joke. So far I have primarily only used the lift to raise her. Looks like I need to do a search for safe and proper lifting and supporting if I use a jack (and jack stands).
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| zymurgist |
Oct 27 2011, 03:37 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Oct 27 2011, 03:44 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,336 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I bought a two post lift about 4 months ago. Haven't used my jackstands since, and hope I never do. I'm too damned old to crawl around under these cars anymore.
Welcome to the 914 world. We're glad to have you. |
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| eric9144 |
Oct 27 2011, 04:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,770 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California
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| saigon71 |
Oct 27 2011, 04:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,014 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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You have come to the right place. That car looks pretty good! |
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| pgeorgeson |
Oct 27 2011, 04:50 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 23-October 11 From: Reno, NV Member No.: 13,710 Region Association: None |
Thanks everyone. Some more pics:
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| pt_700 |
Oct 27 2011, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,108 Joined: 4-March 10 From: san jose, ca Member No.: 11,430 Region Association: Northern California
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what the heck is that hump in the front trunk where i'd expect to see the spare tire?
solid looking car, by the way. if you don't mind sharing, what was the purchase price? welcome to another model of the brand madness! |
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| BKLA |
Oct 27 2011, 05:02 PM
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Really old member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 14-August 05 From: OR Member No.: 4,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Save those early plates from CA!
-- air conditioned no less! Is it alaska blue? __ Look up "conedodger". He recently moved to the reno area. He'll hook you up with all the right "reprobates" in the know. |
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| eric9144 |
Oct 27 2011, 05:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,770 Joined: 30-March 11 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 12,876 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(pt_700 @ Oct 27 2011, 04:01 PM)  what the heck is that hump in the front trunk where i'd expect to see the spare tire? That would be the AC! Does it work? No undercoating in the wheel wells--that's a good thing. Early CA plates, keep 'em for history, if it ever goes back to CA you can use them again. |
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| markb |
Oct 27 2011, 05:12 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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| uncle smokey |
Oct 27 2011, 06:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 4-June 11 From: PA Member No.: 13,157 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(markb @ Oct 27 2011, 07:12 PM) That is a great looking car, love the color. Good luck with it. |
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| Tom |
Oct 27 2011, 06:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Welcome to the forum, and NICE car! Hope you will stay and continue to enjoy your new sickness! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Really, nice car. Tom |
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| jimkelly |
Oct 27 2011, 06:47 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
you may need this - the d jet bible : )
http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/#Top and see this ... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=16748 all the best, jim |
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| rick 918-S |
Oct 27 2011, 06:59 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,948 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) Post a picture of the donor and the 365!
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