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1973 Restoration, I need help navigating thru a restoration |
Mary Shortridge |
Jul 31 2009, 03:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 221 Joined: 27-July 09 From: Garden City, KS Member No.: 10,616 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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 |
mojorisen914 |
Sep 10 2009, 11:00 AM
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Visit your local strip club Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Denver Colorado Member No.: 6,403 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Somehow I'm just now reading this thread.
Mary, So sorry for your loss. I'm in Shawnee, KS so if there is anything I could do; don't hesistate to let me know. Has Mike got the parts list together? Someone shoot me a list and I'll look thru the garage to see if I have something from the list. |
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