new B to 914's, 'restored and garage kept' hmmmm Options

[varmint]

hello everyone

Just joined the club but I've been reading and learning for a couple of weeks now. I bought the 914 in Tampa a couple of weeks ago on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...2483069182&rd=1
and have been busy fixing tail lights, blinkers, horn, etc. I still have brake light issues as the PO has apparently made several modifications to the wiring. I also have a backfire on decel and will drive the car on ramps (scary) to check for exhaust leaks. I'm having 2nd thoughts after reading that the motor must be dropped to change a clutch! I am no mechanic and I hope that I can find a reasonable one in this (Pensacola) area. Looks like most of you are in the CA area?

[varmint]

Thanks for all the responses. The cable is attached to the started soloniod and is dangling near the battery. It's obviously the battery cable but why did they install another one? I won't be able to post pics (or can't?) until I get a few posts under my belt. Today I was able to back the car on ramps and fixed the back-up lights. A wire had come off the switch. I also discovered a small hole in the exhaust and patched it with muffler weld and a clamp. Hope that fixes the backfire issue. I also was able to remove the steering wheel and reposition it so I could read the gauges. It was obscuring the speedo while driving straight. These things may seem small but I am glad that I was able to make some progress. I have rocker panels, roof latch interior light and a cool 'Porsche' side decals coming in any day. This car will drive me to the poor house. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)