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Mar 1 2014, 09:09 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 21-October 13 From: Asheville, NC Member No.: 16,542 Region Association: South East States |
Hello all - I want to first thank all who help provide this awesome friendly 914 resource! My name is Eric and I am located in the mountains near Asheville NC. I have been a VW fanatic since 1996 and have owned Bugs and Buses and Things and Ghias and Squarebacks. I have always wanted a 914 and finally got one! I found this 1975 through a VW friend in TN. It had been sitting in his barn since 2004. It appears to be a very complete car with a (very neglected) stock looking FI system intact. Unfortunately it has bad rust in the Hell Hole that the PO neglected to tell me about (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) These cares are EXTREMELY rare in these parts so I really would like to bring this one back from the dead...
Photos oldskool style (sorry) here: Where to start??? I need a good battery for it so I can start to see what I have got myself into. What Sealed AGM batteries do you all use? Also what about the color - is it original? And those wheels - anyone know if they are OG? Thanks!!! |
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Mar 1 2014, 09:59 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,000 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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You have come to the right place...there is a wealth of knowledge here. While there is something to be said for picking up a complete car, I agree with the others on your hell hole. You need to get in there with a wire wheel & a screwdriver so you know what you are looking at. Pull those rocker panel covers off and have a good look. I would get it running well before dropping the engine & tranny for the rust repair. The good news is that it's all fixable and replacement panels are available for most of the problem areas. Good luck and keep us posted. |
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