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| Germancar-Junkie |
 Jan 14 2012, 12:01 PM
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Man pedals aren't just for men  Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 14-January 12 From: Weekdays, MD - Weekends, WV Member No.: 14,004 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Hi All, I am new to the world of car restoration and 914's. While cruising c's list I found a deal I couldn't refuse, and the rest is history. She runs, but she's rough. I trailered her home, drove her throught the neighborhood a few times then put her in the garage and have spent a few weekends chipping away at the cosmetic flaws. There's a lot of rust. But not in the places that I keep reading about (hell hole, floor pans, etc.) Currently, I'm torn. Do I put band-aids on the boo-boos and spend 7 months out of this year driving it like I stole it? Or start the grueling project of disassembly, rust repair and re-assembly? In the case of the latter, I won't get to enjoy her for a couple years... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| rohar |
Jan 14 2012, 12:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 924 Joined: 25-October 08 From: spokane Member No.: 9,685 Region Association: None |
IMHO, restore it piece by piece. No more work than can be done in 2 days at a time. That way you can drive it like you stole it while you're bringing it back. Once everything is mechanically up to date, tear it down and do body paint all at once. Keeps the little buggers off the jack stands.
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| no1uno |
Jan 14 2012, 12:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 206 Joined: 2-December 10 From: Melbourne, FL Member No.: 12,448 Region Association: South East States |
ahh the age old question, to restore or drive. i say compromise: buy another so you can do both!
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| mrbubblehead |
Jan 14 2012, 12:07 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(rohar @ Jan 14 2012, 10:06 AM)  IMHO, restore it piece by piece. No more work than can be done in 2 days at a time. That way you can drive it like you stole it while you're bringing it back. Once everything is mechanically up to date, tear it down and do body paint all at once. Keeps the little buggers off the jack stands. Oh, and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Tom |
Jan 14 2012, 12:11 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 |
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Get it in drivable condition and drive it for a year while you are learning more about these cars and what you can do to them, then make a decision as to what you want to do. You may enjoy it so much you will put off your restoration/mods for a couple of years! Good luck with your car and show us pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tom |
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| Lennies914 |
Jan 14 2012, 12:11 PM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California  |
QUOTE(no1uno @ Jan 14 2012, 10:06 AM) ahh the age old question, to restore or drive. i say compromise: buy another so you can do both! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You can't have just one! Would love to see some pics. |
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| Germancar-Junkie |
Jan 14 2012, 12:26 PM
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Man pedals aren't just for men Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 14-January 12 From: Weekdays, MD - Weekends, WV Member No.: 14,004 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Tom @ Jan 14 2012, 01:11 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Get it in drivable condition and drive it for a year while you are learning more about these cars and what you can do to them, then make a decision as to what you want to do. You may enjoy it so much you will put off your restoration/mods for a couple of years! Good luck with your car and show us pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Tom It just so happens, I'll be in the garage tonight. Will try to snap some pics then. Cheese! |
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| carr914 |
Jan 14 2012, 12:28 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,161 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
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| damesandhotrods |
Jan 14 2012, 02:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
With the Mayan calendar ending soon, I’d say put off the resto and drive it. If the world doesn’t end then you can worry about the cosmetics.
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| Gint |
Jan 14 2012, 02:33 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  |
QUOTE(rohar @ Jan 14 2012, 11:06 AM) IMHO, restore it piece by piece. No more work than can be done in 2 days at a time. That way you can drive it like you stole it while you're bringing it back. Once everything is mechanically up to date, tear it down and do body paint all at once. Keeps the little buggers off the jack stands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)Oh, and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) We need pictures. |
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| KELTY360 |
Jan 14 2012, 02:42 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,038 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Drive it like you stole it for awhile. Get to know the car well and deal with the mechanical issues as you go. There is a lot of freedom having a 'cosmetically challenged' 914.
Beware jackstands. They are insidious creatures that appear to hold the car up, but what they really do is hold you back...from driving, which is where the love blossoms. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) |
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| mrbubblehead |
Jan 14 2012, 03:49 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i think that is the smartest approach. that way you only have to buy things once. instead of restoring it from day one and buying all new parts, then find out you want to upgrade to better parts and buying them again. plus youll probly drive it more if its not a gleaming museum piece... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| johannes |
Jan 14 2012, 04:58 PM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
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| struckn |
Jan 14 2012, 05:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(johannes @ Jan 14 2012, 02:58 PM) Drive it for as long as you can. When you start restoring a 914 it's like seeing your girl friend naked for the first time and you get side tracked and it never ends. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| markb |
Jan 14 2012, 05:42 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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It's an addiction There is no cure Make it safe for the road (replace all fuel & brake lines), & drive it like you stole it. It'll be off the road for a few of those "snowy months" you folks on that side of the country get, so work on it then. Just my .02 |
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| Germancar-Junkie |
Jan 14 2012, 08:48 PM
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Man pedals aren't just for men Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 14-January 12 From: Weekdays, MD - Weekends, WV Member No.: 14,004 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Jan 14 2012, 01:28 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Ran to the garage just long enough to snap some off real quick. Front fender and light housing were a little smashed up when I bought it.  Sail panels were bubbled up, when the vinyl was removed, it was our old friend rust. Haven't decided if I'm going to re-cover them or go body color.  Inside looks cleaner than it is right now...Been sanding.  Engine bay is dusty too. Sorry!  So what do you think? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Is there hope? .... Will I get run out of town if i keep the Empi's on it? |
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| rohar |
Jan 14 2012, 08:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 924 Joined: 25-October 08 From: spokane Member No.: 9,685 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Germancar-Junkie @ Jan 14 2012, 06:48 PM) Oh hells yeah! QUOTE(Germancar-Junkie @ Jan 14 2012, 06:48 PM) Will I get run out of town if i keep the Empi's on it? Depends on your cam, but probably. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) There's guys on this board that know everything about every frustration you're about to face. You're in good company. As long as it's road worthy, drive the snot out of it! |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jan 14 2012, 09:00 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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Get rid of that single carb for a set of 40mm duals. The difference will be night and day... |
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| Germancar-Junkie |
Jan 14 2012, 09:55 PM
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Man pedals aren't just for men Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 14-January 12 From: Weekdays, MD - Weekends, WV Member No.: 14,004 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jan 14 2012, 10:00 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Get rid of that single carb for a set of 40mm duals. The difference will be night and day... You mean to tell me I can have even more fun with this thing? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jan 14 2012, 10:24 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Germancar-Junkie @ Jan 14 2012, 07:55 PM) QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jan 14 2012, 10:00 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Get rid of that single carb for a set of 40mm duals. The difference will be night and day... You mean to tell me I can have even more fun with this thing? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Yep... Way... You will never get that Pinto carb to work great on a 914... |
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