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| 1973tii |
 Jul 14 2011, 01:20 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 14-July 11 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 13,317 Region Association: None  |
I'm strongly considering buying my uncle's 914. It's a green 1975 1.8L garaged California car in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
We're 700 miles apart and if I got it, I'd fly down and drive it home. That said, I have a sneaking suspicion that this car, as lovingly maintained as it is, could demonstrate a gremlin or ten on a long, sustained drive in warm weather. The 914 is currently taken out very infrequently, for short drives. As knowledgeable 914 owners, what sort of recommendations would you have for this trip (other than a AAA membership -- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )? A reasonable amount of tools will be carried. Beyond that, should I have a few electro-mechanical switches "in stock", along with a belt, etc, etc...? Any notorious parts that should be carried? I'm competent with the diagnostics/wrenching, but have no experience with these cars and don't know what breaks. Thanks! |
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| skaufmann |
Jul 14 2011, 12:31 PM
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Blissfully Ignorant Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 26-May 11 From: San Diego - College Area Member No.: 13,123 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't forget you have the Grapevine to climb over just north of LA. Water-cooled cars litter the turnouts every time I drive it.
If you do make the drive, take 99 instead of I-5. You have a bunch more towns to drive through in case you need help. I got stranded on I-5 years ago and was towed to a little town off of 99. The highway is 3+ lanes a lot of the way too so its easier to navigate the semis. |
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| 1973tii |
Jul 14 2011, 12:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 14-July 11 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 13,317 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(skaufmann @ Jul 14 2011, 11:31 AM)  Don't forget you have the Grapevine to climb over just north of LA. Water-cooled cars litter the turnouts every time I drive it. If you do make the drive, take 99 instead of I-5. You have a bunch more towns to drive through in case you need help. I got stranded on I-5 years ago and was towed to a little town off of 99. The highway is 3+ lanes a lot of the way too so its easier to navigate the semis. I should have mentioned, the drive would be from The Bay Area to Portland. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| KELTY360 |
Jul 14 2011, 02:33 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,172 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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QUOTE(1973tii @ Jul 14 2011, 11:47 AM) QUOTE(skaufmann @ Jul 14 2011, 11:31 AM) Don't forget you have the Grapevine to climb over just north of LA. Water-cooled cars litter the turnouts every time I drive it. If you do make the drive, take 99 instead of I-5. You have a bunch more towns to drive through in case you need help. I got stranded on I-5 years ago and was towed to a little town off of 99. The highway is 3+ lanes a lot of the way too so its easier to navigate the semis. I should have mentioned, the drive would be from The Bay Area to Portland. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Drive it over the GG bridge to McMark @ Original Customs on the way out out town. He can check it out and make sure you're good to go. That way you'll be on 101 which is the scenic route. It will be a great adventure. |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 14 2011, 09:43 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,369 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Jul 14 2011, 01:33 PM) Drive it over the GG bridge to McMark @ Original Customs on the way out out town. He can check it out and make sure you're good to go. That way you'll be on 101 which is the scenic route. It will be a great adventure. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) McMark's shop is just north of the SF Bay Area in Sonoma. Stop there on your way up and have him go over the car for you before you get back on the road! http://www.originalcustoms.com/ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Haudiosolutions |
Jul 14 2011, 10:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 19-October 10 From: Sevierville, TN Member No.: 12,284 Region Association: South East States |
Drove mine sight unseen and inspected for about an hour 250 miles. Still love the memory of what will be all the way home. I did find out the windshield wipers didn't work. brake lights didn't work and turn signals didn't work. Had my wife stay behind me all the way home. great times! I say check it out and drive it
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