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1972 914 intro, how did i do? |
porsche-tom |
Mar 29 2013, 01:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 7-March 13 From: jensen beach fl Member No.: 15,626 Region Association: None |
hey guys my name is tom and i live in columbus ohio. i just got my first 1972 porsche 914 1.7. the engine has been converted to carb for some reason, but is runs and drives. it does have some body damage. the left rocker panel was damaged when a tire blew out and someone backed into it with their truck. the damage to the front is minimal. i took some pictures for you guys (the pictures are not very good, it was bright out and they were taken with a phone) i have a few questions and any help or info would be great. i payed $5000.00 for it.
questions- - whenever i go over a bump the targa top squeeks, is that something i have to learn to love or wil replacing the rubber seals fix it? -why would someone convert it to carbs? -how long does it take to remove the engine? -how did i do???????? tips? info? |
brant |
Mar 29 2013, 04:40 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,639 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
you need to pull the rocker covers as part of the regular maintenance.
pull yours off and asses your rust situation that will determine how well you did brant |
Hammy |
Mar 29 2013, 05:08 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
you need to pull the rocker covers as part of the regular maintenance. pull yours off and asses your rust situation that will determine how well you did brant (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Looks good from the outside but you never know until inspecting further. Removal of the rocker panels will reveal a lot and hopefully the longs are solid. Also look down below the battery tray itself into the "hell hole" area. That is more important than the battery tray itself. Slide the seats forward and off their rails, check the floor pans below the seats. Check under the carpets. Poke around with a tool, because the factory floor tar/sound insulation and paint can very easily hide rust. You can check the rear trunk underneath the carpet and below the tail lights, though it looks like your rear trunk was already coated with a truck bed liner (?). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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