Newbie here - 1976 914, New owner of a 76' 914 |
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Newbie here - 1976 914, New owner of a 76' 914 |
Easyb |
Oct 15 2014, 08:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
Hello. I just bought a 1976 914. First Porsche, first pre 80's car.
I'm very excited as have been looking forward to owning one for a while. The car isn't perfect so I'm gearing up to start restomoding it to be more practical and more reliable. I don't know anything about the Porsche, having been a Bimmer guy up to now but I'm eager to learn. Car needs an alternator and probably transmission rebuilt and some other electrical issues. I'm in the Houston area, any one else around this neck of the wood? thanks. EasyB |
hndyhrr |
Oct 15 2014, 08:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 1-September 13 From: central point,oregon Member No.: 16,332 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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pic please, you've come to the right place, there is a wealth of knowledge here welcome to the addiction |
patssle |
Oct 15 2014, 08:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 28-August 09 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 10,741 Region Association: None |
Another Houstonian! Welcome...there aren't too many of us that are being driven. What part of town are you in? Where did you buy it from?
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sb914 |
Oct 15 2014, 10:03 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,318 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello. I just bought a 1976 914. First Porsche, first pre 80's car. I'm very excited as have been looking forward to owning one for a while. The car isn't perfect so I'm gearing up to start restomoding it to be more practical and more reliable. I don't know anything about the Porsche, having been a Bimmer guy up to now but I'm eager to learn. Car needs an alternator and probably transmission rebuilt and some other electrical issues. I'm in the Houston area, any one else around this neck of the wood? thanks. EasyB (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 15 2014, 10:05 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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Gustl |
Oct 15 2014, 10:06 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,529 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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Easyb |
Oct 15 2014, 10:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
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Easyb |
Oct 15 2014, 11:19 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the welcome.
Car needs some work and I need to find local help or advice to do a complete health check to start restomoding the car. Any suggestions or advice welcome. I'm already looking for a new alternator. quiclk pics coming soon when I find a friendly site to let me link them directly. |
Cuda911 |
Oct 16 2014, 12:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats on the new teener!
Also, you don't need to have the pic on a hosted site to post them. If they are on your computer, just click the "Browse" button, then find the pic on your computer and then click "add this". |
JawjaPorsche |
Oct 16 2014, 06:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States |
Welcome to the Madness!
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SteveL |
Oct 16 2014, 06:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 658 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Andover, MN Member No.: 991 Region Association: None |
Welcome! This site of full of great people who can answer damn near any question you come up with.
I can't believe I am the first to add this line... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
Easyb |
Oct 16 2014, 11:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
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Easyb |
Oct 16 2014, 11:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
Some pictures of the car quickly taken via cell phone on delivery day.
[attachmentid=471 319] Attached image(s) |
mr2by4 |
Oct 16 2014, 01:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 182 Joined: 9-December 07 From: Fort Worth Member No.: 8,439 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Thank god you bought it before I did! How can I explain buying two in one week to my wife...
Looks like a good one. Congrats and good luck! |
green914 |
Oct 16 2014, 01:35 PM
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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 |
Looks like you got a good car to work with have fun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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7TPorsh |
Oct 16 2014, 04:15 PM
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7T Porsh Group: Members Posts: 2,691 Joined: 27-March 06 From: Glendale Ca Member No.: 5,782 Region Association: Southern California |
1976? You sure? Older bumpers.
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pilothyer |
Oct 16 2014, 04:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looks to be pretty nice and for a 76 the bumper backdate has been done for you too.
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Easyb |
Oct 16 2014, 07:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 51 Joined: 13-October 14 From: Houston Member No.: 18,016 Region Association: None |
Another Houstonian! Welcome...there aren't too many of us that are being driven. What part of town are you in? Where did you buy it from? What part of town are you in? I just read your thread for your past build. Awesome. Very nice work and lots of customization made to your 914 during that project. I will eventually like to make the car more powerful and more reliable for a DD. Is the lift at your home? You've got a nice setup. |
worn |
Oct 16 2014, 07:40 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,169 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hello. I just bought a 1976 914. First Porsche, first pre 80's car. I'm very excited as have been looking forward to owning one for a while. The car isn't perfect so I'm gearing up to start restomoding it to be more practical and more reliable. I don't know anything about the Porsche, having been a Bimmer guy up to now but I'm eager to learn. Car needs an alternator and probably transmission rebuilt and some other electrical issues. I'm in the Houston area, any one else around this neck of the wood? thanks. EasyB Long way north, but welcome from another happy 76 teener. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine, which will be a tussle. Congrats |
BobR |
Oct 16 2014, 08:04 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 8-July 14 From: Silver Springs, FL Member No.: 17,601 Region Association: None |
Welcome to the forum from another 1976 owner. There is a great group of people here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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