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| Mary Shortridge |
 Jul 31 2009, 03:33 PM
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I have my brother's 1973 1.7 Porsche. Lee was killed in a car accident in December, and my dad and I are having "Buttercup" restored in his honor, as Lee had dreamed of doing. I have several of his friends advising me, but no one has "914" experience. I have a MILLION questions, and would really appreciate any advice and help.
I want to make sound decisions on what to replace while we have the car torn apart, but after browsing the price of parts, I know I am rapidly blowing my budget. I know I need an engine; where's a good place to buy one? GEX? I live in southwest Kansas, but have access to a trucker to bring it home. I may need to replace the heater's muffler that is located in the rocker panel because of mice. Isn't there something I could substitute? There are two holes in the "sail" area that appear to be filled. Was there an emblem there? I haven't found any photos of 914s with such. I need misc. body parts... any suggestions besides ebay? Any junkyards known for such stuff? THANKS A MILLION for any help! ~Mary  |
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| jimkelly |
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Mary Shortridge 1973 Restoration Jul 31 2009, 03:33 PM
MDG The classifieds on this site are an excellent plac... Jul 31 2009, 03:50 PM silverteener Wow,
sorry to hear about your brother. Looks lik... Jul 31 2009, 03:53 PM Cupomeat PM Sent to discuss the parameters of the rebuild a... Jul 31 2009, 03:54 PM Bartlett 914 I have my brother's 1973 1.7 Porsche. Lee was ... Jul 31 2009, 04:20 PM tat2dphreak :wttc:
I'm sorry to hear of your loss.
you... Jul 31 2009, 04:45 PM Kansas 914
I know I need an engine; where's a good plac... Jul 31 2009, 08:18 PM Mary Shortridge I have been so excited about this project, and now... Aug 1 2009, 10:06 AM Vacca Rabite :wttc:
I'd like to echo my condolences for y... Aug 1 2009, 10:12 AM Mary Shortridge My main goal is to have a dependable driver. I wan... Aug 1 2009, 10:48 AM MDG There is a member named Mark on this board; he mak... Aug 1 2009, 12:22 PM A&PGirl :wttc:
I'm sorry to hear about your brother... Aug 1 2009, 08:10 PM FourBlades I have to second the idea of buying parts used fro... Aug 1 2009, 08:42 PM Gint Hiya Mary. See what I mean about this site being ... Aug 2 2009, 08:46 AM rick 918-S Sorry about your brother... :(
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I would... Aug 2 2009, 09:24 AM Dr Evil :wttc:
Mary, I am sorry for you loss, but inspire... Aug 2 2009, 11:30 AM
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Mary, I am sorry for you loss, but inspir... Aug 2 2009, 08:50 PM Mary Shortridge I am amazed, and overwhelmed by everyone's gen... Aug 4 2009, 06:23 AM rick 918-S
I am amazed, and overwhelmed by everyone's ge... Aug 4 2009, 08:13 AM Mary Shortridge I am heading out of town this morning, but will ta... Aug 4 2009, 08:38 AM Mary Shortridge Great news! I got a fellow 60 miles from me to... Aug 24 2009, 02:59 PM zymurgist Hi Mary,
I'm sorry to hear about your brother... Aug 20 2009, 10:38 AM tat2dphreak on the seats, you can talk to 914 appearance and p... Aug 24 2009, 03:33 PM rick 918-S Hi Mary, Check the classifieds here for the heat e... Aug 24 2009, 07:25 PM Sleepin I have a set of 1.7 stainless steel heat exchanger... Aug 25 2009, 09:01 AM Kansas 914
I have a set of 1.7 stainless steel heat exchange... Aug 25 2009, 09:11 AM tat2dphreak
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mad props on that...
be sure and pos... Aug 25 2009, 10:24 AM Mary Shortridge I just don't know what to say............... T... Aug 25 2009, 10:52 AM RJMII I have a set of front rotors for 73-76 cars that I... Aug 25 2009, 04:11 PM A&PGirl Some teaser pictures. I'm working on the lists... Sep 1 2009, 11:03 AM A&PGirl RE: 1973 Restoration Sep 1 2009, 11:08 AM jcambo7
Wow. You have done a lot since I last sa... Sep 4 2009, 04:07 PM mojorisen914 Somehow I'm just now reading this thread.
Mar... Sep 10 2009, 11:00 AM Sleepin
Somehow I'm just now reading this thread.
Ma... Sep 10 2009, 11:22 AM JazonJJordan Mary- I would like to help too.
Could you list w... Sep 16 2009, 01:42 PM Mary Shortridge Bless Mike Moorman, he has a website dedicated to ... Sep 16 2009, 02:00 PM racerbvd Mary, sorry to hear about your brother.
Wish I wa... Sep 24 2009, 10:55 PM Mary Shortridge I appreciate everyone's support on 914World. B... Sep 25 2009, 10:13 AM Mary Shortridge I'll try again with the photo..... Sep 25 2009, 10:15 AM RockinOldSchool
Great news! I got a fellow 60 miles from me t... Nov 2 2009, 02:23 PM RobW :bump: Just in case anyone is wondering how it al... Feb 22 2010, 11:29 PM rick 918-S
:bump: Just in case anyone is wondering how it a... Feb 23 2010, 12:15 AM RobW
:bump: Just in case anyone is wondering how it ... Feb 23 2010, 08:28 AM tat2dphreak
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