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| Localboy808 |
 Jul 17 2016, 07:34 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 185 Joined: 17-July 16 From: Palmdale, Ca Member No.: 20,194 Region Association: None  |
Hello everyone. My name is Scott and I've just checked off another box on my bucket list! I've purchased my first 914. I'm sure it's the fairly typical story. I've seen these cars since junior high and have always wanted one. I purchased a 72. Original color was blue. Looks like it's got one reaspray which is yellow. Unfortunately it's got a salvaged title. But I can see no signed of any prior collisions. In fact the body is very straight with only one section of bondo. Passenger side rear quarter just behind the door. But I can feel behind it and it's not bad. The rest of the car has zero rust! I mean zero. None in the trunk or any of the areas Ive read normally rust out.
Paid 4400 for it which was in my budget and thought it was a decent deal. Seats look good. Dash needs some love. Engine has a single carb and starts pretty much on the first crank. Pulls hard! Shifter is very stiff going through the gears. Hoping and guessing it's just dry or bushings. I'll have to research that here. Maybe it's a common problem. I'll post some pictures later. Just wanted to say hi. I've been around air cooled VWs all my life. Currently have a 66 crew cab. So this little 914 is going to be the sporty little toy for me and the wife. I'm going to need some parts. Want to do a full tune up on it. Appears it's been sitting awhile and sometimes dies at idle. Maybe a carb rebuild ect. Any suggestions on the best places for sourcing parts would be appreciated! Thanks, Scott  |
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| hndyhrr |
Jul 17 2016, 07:44 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 1-September 13 From: central point,oregon Member No.: 16,332 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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| cali914 |
Jul 17 2016, 07:46 AM
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cali914 Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 26-April 06 From: Berkeley Ca. Member No.: 5,934 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Localboy808 @ Jul 17 2016, 06:34 AM)  Hello everyone. My name is Scott and I've just checked off another box on my bucket list! I've purchased my first 914. I'm sure it's the fairly typical story. I've seen these cars since junior high and have always wanted one. I purchased a 72. Original color was blue. Looks like it's got one reaspray which is yellow. Unfortunately it's got a salvaged title. But I can see no signed of any prior collisions. In fact the body is very straight with only one section of bondo. Passenger side rear quarter just behind the door. But I can feel behind it and it's not bad. The rest of the car has zero rust! I mean zero. None in the trunk or any of the areas Ive read normally rust out. Paid 4400 for it which was in my budget and thought it was a decent deal. Seats look good. Dash needs some love. Engine has a single carb and starts pretty much on the first crank. Pulls hard! Shifter is very stiff going through the gears. Hoping and guessing it's just dry or bushings. I'll have to research that here. Maybe it's a common problem. I'll post some pictures later. Just wanted to say hi. I've been around air cooled VWs all my life. Currently have a 66 crew cab. So this little 914 is going to be the sporty little toy for me and the wife. I'm going to need some parts. Want to do a full tune up on it. Appears it's been sitting awhile and sometimes dies at idle. Maybe a carb rebuild ect. Any suggestions on the best places for sourcing parts would be appreciated! Welcome looks like a nice car, sounds like the engine and gearbox needs a little TLC and I think you will enjoy it. |
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| mepstein |
Jul 17 2016, 07:49 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,325 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| rick 918-S |
Jul 17 2016, 07:55 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,504 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| Shadowfax |
Jul 17 2016, 08:02 AM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States
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Lots of good parts sources online and several very reputable member vendors here too. Also check the classifieds for used parts (you can post a WTB ad once you start narrowing down your to-do list). I've had good experiences with Pelican Parts, 914rubber, Tangerine Racing and Restoration Design. There are a few more retailers with which I've had good dealings (Sierra Madre, Aase Sales, Parts Heaven come to mind). And believe it or not, the local Porsche dealer has been very helpful with some items if they're still available. Good luck with the project. Looking forward to progress pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| 914-300Hemi |
Jul 17 2016, 08:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,358 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California
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| Drums66 |
 Jul 17 2016, 09:59 AM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
....WELCOME...
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| Gustl |
Jul 17 2016, 10:21 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,532 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... from far, far away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| jrblackbox |
Jul 17 2016, 10:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None
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Welcome and enjoy!
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| Amphicar770 |
Jul 17 2016, 10:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,198 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Welcome to the fold.
Yes, you will find many helpful and knowledgeable folks here. The community really adds to the 914 experience. Lots of shifter info to be found. Start with the basics. Change the gearbox oil and replace ALL of the shift bushings from front to rear. Basic tune up, replace old vacuum lines. |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 17 2016, 10:53 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,098 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Before you freak out about the trans, verify the gear lube level is correct. Remove the fill plug BEFORE you do the drain plug.
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| rktmn247 |
Jul 17 2016, 10:56 AM
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Irish Green with GT envy! Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Mililani, HI Member No.: 4,612 Region Association: None
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Congrats on the purchase! Welcome to the World! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| green914 |
Jul 17 2016, 11:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California |
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| Tom_T |
Jul 17 2016, 11:18 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Gmanscott55 |
Jul 17 2016, 11:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 3-February 16 From: Sunset Beach,Ca Member No.: 19,630 Region Association: Southern California |
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| theleschyouknow |
Jul 17 2016, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
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all the info you need is here wow, nobody's told him to ditch the single carb yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
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| BeemerSteve |
Jul 17 2016, 12:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 2-September 15 From: Van Zandt, Wa Member No.: 19,123 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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| Localboy808 |
Jul 17 2016, 01:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 185 Joined: 17-July 16 From: Palmdale, Ca Member No.: 20,194 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the warm welcomes! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for the parts source suggestions. Hear of some. Haven't heard of a couple so that great! Yes a trans oil change is on the soon to do list. Dual carbs would be cool. I've got a set of Dual 40 Kads for a type one vw motor. I'm guessing those will not work. Well at least the intakes? I think ive found the source of the hard to move shifter. It doesn't appear the be the shifter or the shaft itself. The arm that goes into the gear box at the rear seems to be very tight. Not sure if that's normal or if that's a known problem? Maybe nothing to worry about? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Pardon my noobness. But this gear box appears to be the early one. Not a side shift one? The point where the shift rod connects it at the very rear of the car. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I'll do some research too.
Aloha, Scott |
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| Localboy808 |
Jul 17 2016, 01:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 185 Joined: 17-July 16 From: Palmdale, Ca Member No.: 20,194 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(theleschyouknow @ Jul 17 2016, 12:32 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) all the info you need is here wow, nobody's told him to ditch the single carb yet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl Oh, It's like that here? Haha! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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