 New 914 Owner, driving it cross country.. |
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| Bill Meyer |
 Oct 14 2007, 07:41 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Prairie Village, KS Member No.: 8,210  |
Well, I'm pretty excited! Always wanted a 914 but I've been stuck in the 911 world for quite some time, not that that's a bad thing.
Anyway, is there anything I should be looking for as far as spare's go? I'm driving it from LA back to Kansas City in a couple of weeks and while the car has been a daily driver and is good to go mechanically I know old cars, and anything can happen. Here's a pic. It's a 73 1.7, one owner since 74. Anybody know what this color is? Thanks, Bill Attached image(s) 
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| lotus_65 |
Oct 14 2007, 08:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
looks like you found a really nice one, and
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) is it delphi green metallic? what can't go wrong?! i think there's a list of people available to call on if you get stuck on the road, maybe someone will chime in with that for you. good luck! paul |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 14 2007, 08:18 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Bill Meyer @ Oct 14 2007, 07:41 PM)  Well, I'm pretty excited! Always wanted a 914 but I've been stuck in the 911 world for quite some time, not that that's a bad thing. Anyway, is there anything I should be looking for as far as spare's go? I'm driving it from LA back to Kansas City in a couple of weeks and while the car has been a daily driver and is good to go mechanically I know old cars, and anything can happen. Here's a pic. It's a 73 1.7, one owner since 74. Anybody know what this color is? Thanks, Bill It's Delphi Green alright - and looks to be pretty sweet! If it were me, I'd have a spare fuel filter, belt, some spare relays, and a couple of feet of fuel hose - and the necessary tools. These take up little space, so you should be good to go. I have a '73 T tail dragger, so I know that 911's aren't a bad thing. We're just focused a little more here. Pat |
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| angerosa |
Oct 14 2007, 08:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-August 07 From: Reston, VA Member No.: 8,023 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yeah - That's what I'd bring for spare parts.... A list of contacts and garages and tow services along the way. But if it's a daily driver and it runs pretty good, you'll probably make it just fine. Good luck - I envy you as it would be a fun drive. Take pictures.
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| Bill Meyer |
Oct 14 2007, 08:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Prairie Village, KS Member No.: 8,210 |
Cool, didn't know what that color was called.
Thanks for that list, I'll start working on it. The current owner said I may want an extra control unit or computer box as he referred to it. He said he replaced it in the early 90's but thought they could fail randomly. Any wisdom to that? QUOTE(lotus_65 @ Oct 14 2007, 09:09 PM) looks like you found a really nice one, and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) is it delphi green metallic? what can't go wrong?! i think there's a list of people available to call on if you get stuck on the road, maybe someone will chime in with that for you. good luck! paul |
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| Pat Garvey |
Oct 14 2007, 08:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(Bill Meyer @ Oct 14 2007, 08:19 PM) Cool, didn't know what that color was called. Thanks for that list, I'll start working on it. The current owner said I may want an extra control unit or computer box as he referred to it. He said he replaced it in the early 90's but thought they could fail randomly. Any wisdom to that? QUOTE(lotus_65 @ Oct 14 2007, 09:09 PM) looks like you found a really nice one, and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) is it delphi green metallic? what can't go wrong?! i think there's a list of people available to call on if you get stuck on the road, maybe someone will chime in with that for you. good luck! paul Tho one on my '72 has ever failed. It's a very simple piece - I wouldn't worry about it. |
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| 911quest |
Oct 14 2007, 08:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 277 Joined: 26-March 06 From: Louisville Ky Member No.: 5,773 Region Association: South East States |
Points,and condensor.....Don't forget a set of feller gauges
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| Ferg |
Oct 14 2007, 09:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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In addition to above, a long srewdriver to "bridge" the terminals on the starter when you get a hot start issue gassing up. Just make sure A: car is in neutral, and B: you are not near any fuems.
Oh, and AAA if you are not already a member, get the plus package to get the longer tows so you can request a flatbed and get 100 miles. It will pay for itself trust me. Congrats and yes, it's delphi, great color and nice looking car. If you are passing through Denver, PM me your number ect. I'm just north of town. Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| shelby/914 |
Oct 14 2007, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 24-August 05 From: Foxfield, Co Member No.: 4,655 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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If you think you might be replacing points and condenser, might as well bring the timing light too. Make sure you have good quality parts, I had a set of cheap s**t Chinese stuff go tits up in about 20 miles. What route are you planning? Mike Ginter just brought his tub back from SLC this weekend and ran into snow in Wyoming. Its also snowing in the Colorado high country this weekend. If you are coming through Denver let us know and maybe we can plan a get together of some sort.
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| highways |
Oct 14 2007, 10:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 613 Joined: 18-June 05 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 4,296 |
I can't believe no one mentioned a spare clutch cable yet...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Is that the car from Culver City? |
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| LarryR |
Oct 14 2007, 10:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
Love that color. I had even considered painting mine that color. Car looks in great condition enjoy.
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| GWN7 |
Oct 15 2007, 02:17 AM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Spare throttle cable.
Throw away coveralls, you can pick them up for $3-$4 per pair for if you have to crawl under the car at the side of the road. Some spare fuses. Duck Tape. Pair of vice grips, along with the usual metric tools. Test light. Spare ignition switch. If your flying in to pick it up, get a plastic ammo box to use as a tool box. They lock and are heavier plastic than most tool boxes, so the airline can't break it on you. |
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| smokey |
Oct 15 2007, 04:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Freedom Ca Member No.: 7,816 Region Association: None |
74 delfi green metalic . u could bring a spare 14. RAINEX , I pod & and some great pain meds . the lower back will be fealing it after the Rockeys. No leather or lumbar in this car. Buy a hot start kitt . The screw driver works . but i would try to bump start her 1st . With a hot start kit . Just drop it in neutral . and press the button . Shazam . IT started . A spare starter wouldnt hert . were are u going to find one back east in the middle of no were ?? Have a safe and HAPPY drive . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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| smokey |
Oct 15 2007, 05:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Freedom Ca Member No.: 7,816 Region Association: None |
one of these , also LOL. Give yourself a couple . It will enter the mind . 3.2 .
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| orthobiz |
Oct 15 2007, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,757 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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19mm six point socket, breaker bar, three inch extension for the wheels. Use some Hefty wrap inside the socket to protect the lug nuts.
Definitely agree with clutch and throttle cable. Oh yeah, if you're gonna bring a new ignition switch, you'll need a 27mm socket to take off the steering wheel. BUT you might as well bring some jumper cables. And absolutely, positively a 2.5 lb Halon fire extinguisher!!!!! If you're flying there, buy one off eBay (Kansas City something or other) and have it delivered to the soon-to-be-previous-owner). I used to hate Delphi in the 70's but now I LOVE IT!!!! Congraaaaaats! Paul |
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| Bill Meyer |
Oct 15 2007, 09:29 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Prairie Village, KS Member No.: 8,210 |
Thanks for all the suggestions!
So the 914's have the same hot start issue 911's can have? Funny, my 67 911S that I drove back from D.C. did the same thing. Wired in a relay to fix that. Yes, this one is in Culver City. Anybody know it? |
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| anderssj |
Oct 15 2007, 10:16 AM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,700 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I'd also bring a spare clutch clevis pin (PN 999 166 001 02), and if the clutch cable "wedge" is still the plastic part, you may want to considering replacing it with the metal 911 part (PN 911 423 205 03). Both are small and cheap . . . .
NICE car--have a great trip! |
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| Porsche Rescue |
Oct 16 2007, 04:42 PM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
I brought a 914 from Chicago to Portland, OR in late October a few years ago. Hit serious snow on I-80 in Wyoming. You will likely be further south on I-70 but will still be in the mountains. Be prepared for snow!
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| jk76.914 |
Oct 16 2007, 05:44 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 809 Joined: 12-April 05 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 3,925 Region Association: North East States |
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| Joe Ricard |
Oct 16 2007, 05:52 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Snow is a bitch I ran into a section inthe rockies about 50 miles ish from Denver. About 9:30 at night. Sucked but kept going till I found a hotel with room. took me an hour to calm down. Then it was hammer down for the remaining 36 hours till I got home. with a bit more southern route.
Imagine my joy when I seen I-10 East. WOOT!!!!!!!!!! |
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