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| Craigers17 |
 Aug 8 2017, 02:36 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States 
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Hello All,
Just bought a "new to me" 1976 model. I'll try to post a few pics, but I'm new to the site, so bear with me. This thing's barely a 76' model, as most of the panels have been bastardized. The door handles and side markers have been shaved, and the front headlights and turn signals....well, ....you can see for yourself. At any rate, the car actually has very little rust, and I THINK I can still make it a decent looking cheap project. Thinking about keeping it super light and adding fiberglass bumpers, pulling out most unnecessary parts, and changing the single carb setup to dual carbs....mainly because it doesn't run right now, and came with extra set of carbs, manifold intakes, etc. Looking forward to the project....I sanded/primed the passenger rear quarter last nite, as well as both sail panels. The rest of the primer/bondo was already done by p.o., and I'll be redoing. I'll probably be asking for a lot of advice when I get to the mechanical/electrical portion of the program, so hopefully I won't be too much of a pain in the ass! -Craig      |
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| Spoke |
Aug 8 2017, 04:41 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,992 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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Good luck with your new toy. What engine is in it? How much work needed to get it on the road? Any hardware included with those custom turnsignal buckets? Looks like they're fitted for headlights. |
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| sb914 |
Aug 8 2017, 06:58 AM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,319 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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| iwanta914-6 |
Aug 8 2017, 07:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None
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I applaud your willingness to take on that project. Good luck!
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| Cairo94507 |
Aug 8 2017, 07:22 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,842 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good luck with your project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| krazykonrad |
Aug 8 2017, 07:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,128 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
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I'm not that far from you and I'm in Rome pretty regularly. If you need any help, let me know. Konrad |
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| tygaboy |
Aug 8 2017, 07:44 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,323 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California
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Welcome! And maybe it's just me but it I like the headlight mods. If there were lights that fit and really, actually worked, I'd be looking into that. I like the "no pop up headlights" look.
Taste being a personal thing and all... Best of luck and keep on posting! Better yet, enter the 2018 Build Off Challenge! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Krieger |
Aug 8 2017, 07:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,731 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I kinda like the look of those headlights. Did you get any headlights with that?
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| Shadowfax |
Aug 8 2017, 07:54 AM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States
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| Tom_T |
Aug 8 2017, 11:25 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Craig!
Looks like you've gotten an interesting project. Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| Frankvw |
Aug 8 2017, 12:33 PM
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working on my first 914 ! Group: Members Posts: 652 Joined: 13-April 16 From: Holland, the Netherlands Member No.: 19,896 Region Association: Europe |
Welcome. Interesting start. Good luck !
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| Craigers17 |
Aug 8 2017, 04:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 5-August 17 From: Rome, GA Member No.: 21,317 Region Association: South East States
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Thanks for all the Welcomes! The engine is a 2.0, unconfirmed, but I'll try to check some engine #'s this weekend.
I actually like the headlight modifications too, provided I can find some lights that fit and look like they belong. I think with the right bumper and front air dam, I'll be able to ascertain the right look. I also really like the shaved markers and handles,... think it makes the car look really clean...or ...it will... As far as getting it back on the road, the p.o. told me that it hasn't run since the late 90's,...the shifter needs, at least, new bushings, the gas tank is there, but not hooked up, nor is the reservoir. The wiring harness is more or less "laying" in the vehicle, and pretty much attached to air... All engine tins are in boxes, along with other parts. It's gonna be awhile, but I'm nearly 50, have some free time, and am not nearly as frustrated as I should be....so I figure this project will solve most of those issues. Thanks again, and I look forward to gaining knowledge from all of you.... Krazy Konrad, ... it's good to know there are 914 owners close by and willing to help! I'll try to post pics often....I love 914 porn! |
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| poorsche914 |
Aug 8 2017, 05:19 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
For a weekend of 914 immersion, check out Okteenerfest - this year just up the road from you in Helen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Okteenerfest Web Site Okteenerfest Thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Aug 8 2017, 05:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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| porschetub |
Aug 8 2017, 06:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
[quote name='Craigers17' date='Aug 8 2017, 08:36 PM' post='2514736']
Hello All, Just bought a "new to me" 1976 model. I'll try to post a few pics, but I'm new to the site, so bear with me. This thing's barely a 76' model, as most of the panels have been bastardized. The door handles and side markers have been shaved, and the front headlights and turn signals....well, ....you can see for yourself. At any rate, the car actually has very little rust, and I THINK I can still make it a decent looking cheap project. Thinking about keeping it super light and adding fiberglass bumpers, pulling out most unnecessary parts, and changing the single carb setup to dual carbs....mainly because it doesn't run right now, and came with extra set of carbs, manifold intakes, etc. Looking forward to the project....I sanded/primed the passenger rear quarter last nite, as well as both sail panels. The rest of the primer/bondo was already done by p.o., and I'll be redoing. I'll probably be asking for a lot of advice when I get to the mechanical/electrical portion of the program, so hopefully I won't be too much of a pain in the ass! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) and the madness that is these cars,looks like a lot of $$$ spent on bodywork already which is mostly good and sometimes a little bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ,problem being you don't know whats underneath (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Please cover those exposed area's of filler to avoid latter issues bog (bondo ) can suck up moisture and cause big issues when you come to paint the car later,seen it before (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) . Research on here and find the main rust issue areas and check those on the car you have,good luck. |
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| Spoke |
Aug 8 2017, 06:20 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,992 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Craigers17 @ Aug 8 2017, 06:45 PM)  I actually like the headlight modifications too, provided I can find some lights that fit and look like they belong. Something similar was done by Felix (neo914-6). Here's his build thread. Not sure where he ended up with things. Pretty cool looking car and lots of neat innovations on it. neo914-6 Concept Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| aharder |
Aug 8 2017, 07:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,422 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region
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