1973 2.0 Original Survivor, New brake lines |
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1973 2.0 Original Survivor, New brake lines |
914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well I'm a newbie, but looking forward to help, comments, and thoughts as I bring my 73 x19 2.0 back to life. It is Phoenix Red, and I am the original owner, well my dad was, but it was always his and my car. I drove the car to my senior prom in 1974.
Dad passed a few years ago, and I finally freed up the time to get started refurbishing it this winter. This is an original California car has been in storage since 1993. I got it out of storage last month after making room in my shop, and am beginning to take it apart. I will post pictures as I go and keep a running blog going so all of you guys (and gals) can keep me from messing anything up. I want to do it right. Thread Index Pages 1-2 Intro photos; 3 Rear tunnel access; 4 seat belts, underbody; 5 fuel tank removal; 6 shocks, sway bars, brakes; 7 engine; 8 engine, ECU; 9 hell hole; 10-11 exhaust; 12-13 originality; 14 wheel align; 15 heater hoses; 16 heat exchangers; engine out; 17 vacuum elbow, fuel pump; 18 wiring; thermostat; 19 cooling flaps, pedal board; 20 pedal cluster; 21 cooling fan; 22 main seals, injector manifolds, rotor; 23 thermostat |
dlee6204 |
Nov 7 2012, 04:16 PM
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Howdy Group: Members Posts: 2,162 Joined: 30-April 06 From: Burnsville, NC Member No.: 5,956 |
Awesome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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MDG |
Nov 7 2012, 04:40 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Sweet! One of the rare ones with the black windshield frames too. Nice.
'73 2.0 Phoenix Red. One of my favs too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 04:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Good catch MDG. I started doing research the last year or so in preparation for the restore, and came across the fact that some had the vinyl on windshield posts, and others were painted.
It's funny because it had been in storage so long, I couldn't remember which one I had. lol Here is a close up of the posts. Eric |
GatorLCA |
Nov 7 2012, 05:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 4-November 12 From: Sarasota Member No.: 15,112 Region Association: None |
I too just got mine out of storage to get it back on the road and there's one thing I missed when I got back in it...and it's that musky car smell.
Mine in the same position as yours (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net-15112-1352329354.1.jpg) |
billh1963 |
Nov 7 2012, 05:13 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
Looks like my Phoenix red '73! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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kbrunk1 |
Nov 7 2012, 05:40 PM
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Brunk Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 13-November 11 From: Dallas,Texas 73 2.0 FI Member No.: 13,778 Region Association: South East States |
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brp986s |
Nov 7 2012, 05:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 434 Joined: 27-September 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 8,167 |
Alright! Nice cars all. Get plenty of baggies and containers for parts. Projects get started and then unexpectedly drag out over time and things get lost.
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914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 05:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice KBrunk...yours is the first one that isn't on a trailer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
Everyone that has been posted also has painted window posts. |
billh1963 |
Nov 7 2012, 05:53 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
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914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 06:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Everyone that has been posted also has painted window posts. One less place for rust to form! True...and I actually think it looks better painted. But given the originality of the car, I'd hate to change it. It was the first think MDG noticed when you saw the picture. |
turk22 |
Nov 7 2012, 06:21 PM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Eric,
Would love to see more pictures of your car, engine and interior, I also have a very original 73 2.0L and love to see where mine may not be original anymore. Slather this thread with pictures! |
MDG |
Nov 7 2012, 06:42 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
True...and I actually think it looks better painted. But given the originality of the car, I'd hate to change it. It was the first think MDG noticed when you saw the picture. Yes - they are fairly rare. That vinyl is probably dried out and brittle by now. You can source a proper match for it and replace if you need to. I would if it was original to my car. The texture should be the same as what's on the sail panels. |
914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 06:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Eric, Would love to see more pictures of your car, engine and interior, I also have a very original 73 2.0L and love to see where mine may not be original anymore. Slather this thread with pictures! Will do Steve. I have lots of pictures, be carful what you ask for. I made sure I took a lot so I would be able to get it back together when it's done. And yes BRP...All parts, screws, etc...going in labeled baggies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
SirAndy |
Nov 7 2012, 06:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
One of the rare ones with the black windshield frames too. First 1000 made in '73 ... Here's some more info: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=61696 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67592 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=40443 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
ConeDodger |
Nov 7 2012, 06:54 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,612 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good luck with your restoration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 07:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good luck with your restoration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thanks ConeDodger! Keep an eye on me so I do it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 07:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
One of the rare ones with the black windshield frames too. First 1000 made in '73 ... Here's some more info: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=61696 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67592 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=40443 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Great info Andy...Thanks!! Also...my VIN is 47329-01147, so they must of went a little more than the first 1000 with the window post vinyl. |
Gint |
Nov 7 2012, 07:04 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,083 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Dude that's so cool. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 07:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks Gint. When I get her done, Idaho to Colorado is just the kind of drive the 914 was designed for. |
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