Open invite and call for help., My new, preserved Oly Blue Options

[RFoulds]

As you might have seen elsewhere on this site and others, I just bought my fourth 914, this time a well preserved 1974 Olympic Blue, that has been in storage for over 20 years.

So first, this is an open invite for anyone near La Quinta CA to come by and see it anytime you like.

And second, a call out for any advice or help to put this car back to dealer showroom condition. Also, what shows I should consider entering once she is complete.

One of my first dilemnas is the side stripes. Were these dealer added? or factory? Should I leave the slightly worn originals in place?, replace them with repros, or remove altogether??

Randy

[Tom_T]

Randy - don't know how soon you'd be ready with it for show, but Santa Barbara Region CdE is 10/10 in Camarillo, if that's what you wanted - even if just to go & watch the judging, see P-cars, etc. OCR just had a good one a couple of weeks ago.

Also look for their Judging schools & attend one - if only just for the info on how to play the game. I did so & found out that originality isn't judged until the nat'l or regional level - the rest being a "cleaning anality" contest! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

The ad was for info on the sidestripes only, & I don't like the bumper overrider bars either - & "repetitively redundant" on a 74 with F&R "tits" any-hoo! I also don't like the luggage rack cuz it puts holes for new rust in the R deck lid & it's overkill with 16 cf in 2 trunks!
.... albeit necessary on the seriously trunk-space challenged 911/912/356 types! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

If you didn't get the window sticker &/or original dealer BoS with the car's records showing the options, then get yourself a a COA from PCNA on the 914, so you'll know what the original options were. You may have either Fuchs 2L, Mahle 4-lug, Pedrini or Steelie - then you can decide whether to stick with the original or upgrade as if a dealer option wheel as per those 1st 3 available then in 74 MY (IIRC those accessory brochure pages were from 72 MY & I found them at Bowlsby's classic 914 website).

I'm not sure what paint Bleyseng/Geoff is talking about stripping paint off of the Fuchs 2L wheels? - since they were polished rims & petals/blades & a satin finish aluminum background (not painted), & anodized all over. If you have or get a set of those, then Al Reid in Anaheim or Wiedeman Wheels in Oroville can restore them to OE finish & re-anodize them for you to look pristine.

BTW - if that 914 only has 25k on it & the paint is in good shape overall - then consult the PCA Zone 8 & Nat'l rules for CdE Classes (available online), because the Preservation/Unrestored Class has a certain max. of the paint etc. which can be allowed to change, & it's something like 20-25%.

So that only allows for some airbrushing & touch-up/chip repair, but not a total repaint. It may also apply to other owner personalizations/changes beyond the Windowsticker/Dealer BoS/COA. Otherwise you'll be in the Restoration class,which seems a waste for a low mileage gently used example such as yours!
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[RFoulds]

Wow! great info. thanks! keep it coming! Paint is all original, never been touched up, and from the depth of it, barely ever polished. Good shine for something not polished at all. I plan to carefully clay bar, mild polish, glaze and then finish with a sshow qquality carnauba.
I tested the chrome with a soft metal polish wadding, and all marks came right off. no pitting at all on door hanles or bumpers.

This week, I hope to drian and remove gas tank, change fuel lines and fuel filter clean tank and replace. After that, I will get into the engine bay and see if I am going to be dropping the engine or not.

[muncokiho]

Wow! great info. thanks! keep it coming! Paint is all original, never been touched up, and from the depth of it, barely ever polished. Good shine for something not polished at all. I plan to carefully clay bar, mild polish, glaze and then finish with a sshow qquality carnauba.
I tested the chrome with a soft metal polish wadding, and all marks came right off. no pitting at all on door hanles or bumpers.

This week, I hope to drian and remove gas tank, change fuel lines and fuel filter clean tank and replace. After that, I will get into the engine bay and see if I am going to be dropping the engine or not.

The steel wheels are what came on the car which still have the original tires on them. What are you going to do with all the door dings?

[Tom_T]

Wow! great info. thanks! keep it coming! Paint is all original, never been touched up, and from the depth of it, barely ever polished. Good shine for something not polished at all. I plan to carefully clay bar, mild polish, glaze and then finish with a sshow qquality carnauba.
I tested the chrome with a soft metal polish wadding, and all marks came right off. no pitting at all on door hanles or bumpers.

This week, I hope to drian and remove gas tank, change fuel lines and fuel filter clean tank and replace. After that, I will get into the engine bay and see if I am going to be dropping the engine or not.

The steel wheels are what came on the car which still have the original tires on them. What are you going to do with all the door dings?

Are you the OO/PO & seller to Randy, or just know the car well? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If the original owner, then you can help fill in most/all of the info gaps & paperwork for Randy, beyond what you may have already provided him as seller.

If not the original owner, then it's incorrect to say that all 74 2L's came with steel wheels, because it was an extra cost option on them in 74 MY.

As for dings - paintless dent repair is the best option. PCA-OCR had a demo a couple of months ago by a local shop in Huntington Beach (a PCA sponsor) on how slick that worked on a newer Boxster, so IMHO that's the way to go, then do paint chip repair &/or airbrushing to touch-up any other paint defects, scratches, chips, etc. Their should be a paintless dent repair affilliate out in the Desrt Communities somewhere, just check the the PCA Chapter &/or a dealer. Walter's Porsche in Riverside may know.

[muncokiho]

Wow! great info. thanks! keep it coming! Paint is all original, never been touched up, and from the depth of it, barely ever polished. Good shine for something not polished at all. I plan to carefully clay bar, mild polish, glaze and then finish with a sshow qquality carnauba.
I tested the chrome with a soft metal polish wadding, and all marks came right off. no pitting at all on door hanles or bumpers.

This week, I hope to drian and remove gas tank, change fuel lines and fuel filter clean tank and replace. After that, I will get into the engine bay and see if I am going to be dropping the engine or not.

The steel wheels are what came on the car which still have the original tires on them. What are you going to do with all the door dings?

Are you the OO/PO & seller to Randy, or just know the car well? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

If the original owner, then you can help fill in most/all of the info gaps & paperwork for Randy, beyond what you may have already provided him as seller.

If not the original owner, then it's incorrect to say that all 74 2L's came with steel wheels, because it was an extra cost option on them in 74 MY.

As for dings - paintless dent repair is the best option. PCA-OCR had a demo a couple of months ago by a local shop in Huntington Beach (a PCA sponsor) on how slick that worked on a newer Boxster, so IMHO that's the way to go, then do paint chip repair &/or airbrushing to touch-up any other paint defects, scratches, chips, etc. Their should be a paintless dent repair affilliate out in the Desrt Communities somewhere, just check the the PCA Chapter &/or a dealer. Walter's Porsche in Riverside may know.

I know the car, it is not a 2L. The steel wheels should have come with the car they were in the barn with the original tires still on them.