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post Mar 16 2022, 07:13 AM
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In the process of buying mu first 914,are there any good restoration books that I can buy to help me. Mine is a 1970 not sure if it has fuel injection or carb.the hell hole doesn’t look bad and the sills look ok. It hasn’t run in a few years so where do I start to get it running again
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post Mar 16 2022, 07:24 AM
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post Mar 16 2022, 07:48 AM
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This is supposed to be a great resource

How to Restore and Modify Your Porsche 914 and 914/6 (Motorbooks Workshop) https://www.amazon.com/dp/0760305846/ref=cm...X0NA7GN64F3SN2R

And HERE!!!!
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post Mar 17 2022, 08:11 AM
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post Mar 17 2022, 08:14 AM
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post Mar 17 2022, 08:29 AM
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post Mar 17 2022, 08:32 AM
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Welcome to our addiction. There are lots of resources out there, but this is by far the largest wealth of knowledge right in this forum.
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post Mar 17 2022, 08:34 AM
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Thank you love this forum,will be picking up next week,anyone in the Chicago area
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post Mar 17 2022, 11:37 AM
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The Haynes manual and AutoAtlanta George Hussey's Tech Info and Tips have been very helpful to me over the years.
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post Mar 17 2022, 01:56 PM
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Thank you love this forum,will be picking up next week,anyone in the Chicago area


I am. There are a few of us. I live in Plainfield.
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post Mar 17 2022, 02:04 PM
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Thank you love this forum,will be picking up next week,anyone in the Chicago area


If picking up in mid-west, beware. Look again for any signs of fiberglass or Bondo funny business. Rusty cars abound in the mid-west.

Good ones are out there in the mid-west but they are "imports" from somewhere else (CA, AZ, etc.)

Don't underestimate rust on these cars.

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post Mar 17 2022, 04:15 PM
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post Mar 17 2022, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(Jimbo409 @ Mar 17 2022, 10:34 AM) *

Thank you love this forum,will be picking up next week,anyone in the Chicago area


If picking up in mid-west, beware. Look again for any signs of fiberglass or Bondo funny business. Rusty cars abound in the mid-west.

Good ones are out there in the mid-west but they are "imports" from somewhere else (CA, AZ, etc.)

Don't underestimate rust on these cars.

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agreed 100%
have someone look at the car that understands how they rust before you pay
I ALWAYS recommend that you pull the rockers to examine the longitudinal before you buy any car....


many many many people have gotten themselves upside down in rust for failing to follow that rule.
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post Mar 17 2022, 05:03 PM
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and welcome to the greatest group of car peeps on the planet. As others have said, this community is super generous and helpful. Ask a question and you'll have a variety of answers from different perspectives in minutes. it really is amazing.

I've made a bunch of 914 DIY videos which you may find helpful. The link to my channel is in my signature below. Maybe start with the "914s for Newbie"s playlist....
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmCY...PWMX9ecEK-qsKZs

Be safe and enjoy!

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definitely watch Ian Karr's videos. He keeps it positive talking about stuff that can get pretty scary.
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This is the best Book on the Market !! It will lead you to many resources for your 914 !!
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