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tygaboy
post Oct 26 2015, 06:12 PM
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Hi folks. Been a while since I've been a Porsche owner. I've had a '62 356, a few 914s, a '74 911 and even worked for a while at an independent Porsche shop here in the SF Bay Area. Anyway, I just purchased a '74 914 that's been sitting since 1987. Good news is it was in a covered garage. Got it home and started poking around only to find...
...it's in remarkably good shape. It's got a couple small dings on the body and a crap respray that's literally falling off but other really, no sign of any rust.
I've begun collecting parts for the chassis stiffening and 5 lug conversion but have yet to decide on narrow body or flares. Also have to determine V8, 6 conversion, Subaru. (Is it true a Cayenne won't fit?)
Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and thank you all for creating and maintaining such a great community.
And thanks in advance for answering all the questions that are sure to come.
Wish me luck, I'm goin' in!
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post Oct 26 2015, 06:24 PM
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WOW that is a REALLY clean rocker panel area! Being inside for 28 years SAVED the car.

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post Oct 26 2015, 06:43 PM
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Couple more pics. Dash has no cracks, all electrical works. Removed the tar and no rust on the floor. No surprises under the tank, either. Though the tank had about 25 lbs of varnish goo in it. Replacement tank and Tangerine SS fuel lines are here already. And the brakes even stopped it as I rolled it off the trailer. Not that I'd drive it as it sits but hey, way better than I'd expected! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)


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post Oct 26 2015, 06:46 PM
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I don't think my car's rust-free parts are as rust-free as those longs.
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post Oct 26 2015, 06:48 PM
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Wow, nice find! She's a sweet one. Not even a crack in the dash. Keep postin and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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post Oct 26 2015, 07:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Chris - She looks like a keeper. As clean as that chassis is.....I would have a hard time cutting the body up to add flares.

But, if you elect to go with more HP, I would lean towards a nice six, then a massaged 4 with fuel injection and finally the Subaru engine. Personally I don't like V-8's in our cars.

Regardless, I am sure you will have a terrific car.
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post Oct 26 2015, 07:08 PM
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QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Oct 26 2015, 06:00 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Chris - She looks like a keeper. As clean as that chassis is.....I would have a hard time cutting the body up to add flares.

But, if you elect to go with more HP, I would lean towards a nice six, then a massaged 4 with fuel injection and finally the Subaru engine. Personally I don't like V-8's in our cars.

Regardless, I am sure you will have a terrific car.

I'm with you on the body being too nice to mess with. In fact, I've already got a set of 6 and 7 x 16 Boxster wheels so I can get on the road with the 5 lug and buy some time to enjoy the car "as is" while I decide what to do.
I'm a big fan of mods that can be unbolted.
Here's a link to a previous custom motorcycle project I did. Made it all the way to a 4 page feature article in Cycle World. Every mod, including the carbon fiber gas tank I made, was, in the end, a bolt on and it turned out great, if I do say so.
SV/MV rebuild
Anyway, nothing permanent for a while.
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post Oct 26 2015, 08:05 PM
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wow, how did you find this gem?
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post Oct 26 2015, 08:06 PM
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Nice.
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post Oct 26 2015, 08:18 PM
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Dang...that is a nice chassis...great score, I'm jealous!

There are some steel GT flares in the classifieds at a good price, or at least a few days ago there had been some.

2 Mahle rims or does it have all 4?
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post Oct 26 2015, 08:50 PM
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Nice find for sure!

Is the FI still in the car????
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post Oct 26 2015, 09:03 PM
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Your new baby looks great!!!

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post Oct 26 2015, 09:05 PM
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I wonder if Randy W knew about this car...doesn't he live in Petallama?
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post Oct 26 2015, 09:20 PM
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Very nice base for a project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I would keep the sleeper look and put 5 lugs Fuchs. Proven setup.
As for power train, if you stay in the family you will keep the value and the functionality of the front trunk.
Enjoy!
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post Oct 26 2015, 09:42 PM
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Build a 2270 4-cylinder and stay narrow body with 5-lug.
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post Oct 26 2015, 10:17 PM
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Nice car! Looks like it's in good hands.
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post Oct 27 2015, 07:53 AM
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To answer some of the questions:
It (I'm not yet sure if it's a boy or girl!) was found on Craigslist and has all 4 Mahle wheels, FI still in the car. I've started working on the engine and it cranks to oil pressure. Hopefully, I'll get the new fuel pump and lines in this weekend and see what's what.

And who is Randy W. in Petaluma? I'd love to meet up w/any local 914 fans.
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post Oct 27 2015, 08:27 AM
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Great find. I'd love to see photos of the engine.

Is it possible for you to video your first attempts at starting it? It'd be great to see that after 2 1/2 decades.
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His user name on here is "RoadGlue".

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post Oct 27 2015, 12:42 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Oct 28 2015, 02:53 AM) *

To answer some of the questions:
It (I'm not yet sure if it's a boy or girl!) was found on Craigslist and has all 4 Mahle wheels, FI still in the car. I've started working on the engine and it cranks to oil pressure. Hopefully, I'll get the new fuel pump and lines in this weekend and see what's what.

Exceptional car,congrats,goes to show there are still great cars around.
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