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New member question, Please be gentle! |
stags14 |
Feb 24 2005, 09:31 AM
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Meep Meep Meep Meep Meep!!! Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 24-February 05 From: Amherst, NY Member No.: 3,653 |
Hello all,
This is my first of many posts to come. I am very excited about the purchase of my first 914. I have wanted one of these babies for 20 years since I was about 12 years old. I love the car and knew that one day I would buy a 1972 model year. (By birthday is 9/14/1972 - so it was only natural that I buy a 72 914). On to my question. Unfortunately, I am not a very handy guy in the shop. I am however very unthusiastic about learning as much as I can regarding the repair and restoration of my new ride. What resources would you suggest for a shop "newbie" that wants to learn as much as possible about car repair and restoration? I truly am as green as they come in regards to working on cars - but I am very dedicated to changing that. Thanks, Stags |
seanery |
Feb 24 2005, 09:34 AM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
find someone in your area that works on 914s. Hang out with him in his shop and help.
You'll learn a lot quickly. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) |
type47 |
Feb 24 2005, 09:35 AM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
haynes manual and 914world.com, forums.pelicanparts.com, shoptalkforums.com as bookmarks on the computer and a 2nd job for $$
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wrpspddrvr |
Feb 24 2005, 09:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 333 Joined: 22-December 04 Member No.: 3,317 Region Association: None |
Buy something broken or break something. Then put it back together. That's what I've always done. With my bikes, I'll ride them awhile, and when I want to learn how to fix 'em, I get out the allen wrenches and take 'em all apart.
Same thing with my cars. When crap breaks, rather than taking them to a shop, just start in on it. If you don't get it fixed yourself, you're gonna have a huge bill at the shop!! Buy a manual to help.... Cole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) |
scotty914 |
Feb 24 2005, 09:38 AM
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suby torque rules Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 20-July 03 From: maryland, the land of 25 year Member No.: 924 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) another east coaster, all of the above are good, dont be afraid to ask questions.
and we will be nice till you hit about 10 posts or so (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) . BTW start shopping for side shift conversion parts now |
jr91472 |
Feb 24 2005, 09:44 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
welcome and don't sweat it.
I am no mechanic either, but I perform all the work on my car (sometimes with the help of others). Buy a Hayes manual and start small. Change the oil and filter. Drain and refill the transmission oil. Let the game come to you. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) most important, surf the sites listed previously and read, read, read. enjoy. oh, and were hell are the pics of your new car!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 24 2005, 09:57 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Welcome (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
MAP torch and a spare 914 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Seriously... MAP torch |
skline |
Feb 24 2005, 10:02 AM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Eric, I know what a Map is, and I know what a torch is, but what is a MAP torch?
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jfort |
Feb 24 2005, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,137 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Get a factory manual and read the sections relevant to whatever issue arises. Just seeing the parts "explosions" is a help.
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smg914 |
Feb 24 2005, 10:05 AM
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Sahara Beige Steve Group: Members Posts: 1,962 Joined: 22-February 04 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 1,695 Region Association: None |
Welcome to the club brother.
I suggest you join PCA (Porsche Club of America). The people you will meet in your local region will take care of you and help you find 914 experts in your area. You will receive a local newsletter announcing social and competitive events. It will also contain your local Porsche related advertisers every month. You will also receive the national PCA magazine Panorama every month. Log onto www.pca.org and you can join on-line. So between the 914World.com and PCA you will be well taken care of. |
Bruce Allert |
Feb 24 2005, 10:08 AM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Welcome Stags,
#1 priority is buy a Haynes Manual. I had NO experience whatsoever when getting my first 914... absolutely none. Read the Haynes Manual cover to cover. It's actually interesting (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) In the last 3 years of 914 ownership I learned that I could drop an engine & put it back... oh ya, and it ran afterwards (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) (mostly) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) ......b |
Bleyseng |
Feb 24 2005, 10:12 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,035 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Definately find a local 914 guy to hang with to learn. I have trained a Microsoft geek with no mechanical ability on how to work on his 914 so anyone can learn if he can.
Don't be afraid to ask questions even if they are stupid. Even DD asked the dumbest questions you have ever read years ago.... Geoff (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 24 2005, 10:17 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Sorry, I should have said MAPP not MAP
methylacetylene-propadiene About the best $40.00 ever spent. BernzOmatic Site Lowe's Link |
pete-stevers |
Feb 24 2005, 10:19 AM
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saved from fire! Group: Members Posts: 2,642 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
a computer in the shop (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) so you can ask quetions of the guys on the club...I have found that all of my silly and not so silly questions have been answered by the members of this club, of course accumulation of a good tool set takes a while to aquire...
best of luck steve (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
Jeffs9146 |
Feb 24 2005, 10:32 AM
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Ski Bum Group: Members Posts: 4,062 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Discovery Bay, Ca Member No.: 128 |
I will appologise in advance if I offend anyone with this comment.....Sorry, nothing personal!! I have found that the local PCA's (In the California Area) are more of a wine and cheese group, not wrenches like the 914club (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) group is! There are some "mechanically inclined" but the ones going to the events that I have attended didn't give the 914 the respect that it deserves and spent more time polishing than talking big brakes or the motor pull out last night! Again, these opinions are my own and may not be shared by everyone here! WTFDIK (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) Jeff PS: Welcome to the club!! |
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scooter311 |
Feb 24 2005, 10:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 22-October 04 From: Upstate NY Member No.: 2,986 |
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Yo Stags, I'm in Crochester, an hour away from ya. I've gone through most everything with mine, it's all pretty easy. The manual and a good set of tools are the best things to have. Rustle up some benjamins too. PM or email me, happy to help if I can Jeff |
boxstr |
Feb 24 2005, 10:36 AM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Welcome Stags. Just remember there are no dumb questions. We have all asked them at one time or another. So don't be afraid, and keep your thick skin suit handy. There are times you might need it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
CCLINNEWBIEWELCOME |
djm914-6 |
Feb 24 2005, 10:41 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
I'll jump on the welcome wagon too. Glad to see another Nor'easter.
I didn't even know what a 914 was when I bought mine. The most I had ever done to a car was rotate the tires before I bought this one. Now, I've helped friends install a cross bar (911), install a clutch, shocks, springs, tie rods, oil and tranny fluids, and so on. With all that experience and with the help from some of the best people you'll ever meet (all on this board) I'm ready to start working on my own car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Haynes manual is a wise buy. While I might get flamed for this, I like the 700 tips book from Automobile Atlanta. Best of luck to you. |
bondo |
Feb 24 2005, 10:49 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Cool birthday! Get a big floor jack and plenty of jackstands (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) Also, be prepared for the "while I'm in there" disease... a pedal cluster rebuild can turn into a full restoration in the blink of an eye. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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Trekkor |
Feb 24 2005, 10:51 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome on board! We'll help you whenever possible.
When do you want to start? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool_shades.gif) KT |
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