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| Portia |
 May 25 2014, 09:20 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 25-May 14 From: Omaha, NE Member No.: 17,396 Region Association: None  |
Hello, everyone! I am new to the forum, and to 914s. I just dragged home a 1973 914 1.7L that has been in storage for 27 years, and not started during that time. (It was owned by one man since 1974.) It is in need of inner rocker replacement and door sill/jamb replacement on the passenger side as well.
The goal of the project is to make it safe and get it running while keeping it as original as possible for as little money as possible. Last night my husband and I pulled the gas tank preparatory to replacing the fuel lines. The car was put into storage out of gas, fortunately. The tank looks good from the outside. Should we get it boiled out and sealed, or is this an unneccessary expense? If we don't do that, I will probably use POR15's cleaner and degreaser with a quart of hot water to clean it. Photos: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031248.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031249.2.jpg) Tank: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031249.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i603.photobucket.com-17396-1401031249.4.jpg) I'm sure I'll have other questions as the resurrection continues. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| Cairo94507 |
May 25 2014, 05:46 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,609 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Hey welcome and are those 5 lug wheels I see?
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| Portia |
May 25 2014, 06:09 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 25-May 14 From: Omaha, NE Member No.: 17,396 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 25 2014, 06:46 PM)  You're looking at period-correct aftermarket wheel covers, I believe! VW steelies underneath. What I can't understand is why the brake pedal stopped the car. Maybe there's a little fluid in the lines, even though there's none in the reservoir. It was the pedal I was using, not the e-brake. ETA: I pulled the fuel level sending unit and filler neck today. The inside of the tank is clean and shiny, so I think I won't worry about getting it cleaned. |
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| Mikedrevguy |
May 26 2014, 06:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 19-May 14 From: Medford, Or Member No.: 17,371 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(Portia @ May 25 2014, 05:09 PM) QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ May 25 2014, 06:46 PM) You're looking at period-correct aftermarket wheel covers, I believe! VW steelies underneath. What I can't understand is why the brake pedal stopped the car. Maybe there's a little fluid in the lines, even though there's none in the reservoir. It was the pedal I was using, not the e-brake. ETA: I pulled the fuel level sending unit and filler neck today. The inside of the tank is clean and shiny, so I think I won't worry about getting it cleaned. How lucky is that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Pulled our tank- sending unit and all- varnish corrosion blargh. Sending unit is likely toast, but well see. It's headed to the radiator shop in am to get dipped and sealed. Good luck! Hope you are driving soon. My better half is h so excited to get her car on road. |
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Portia Newbie resurrecting a 914: I have questions. May 25 2014, 09:20 AM
PanelBilly Kim inside the tank. Sometimes they survive very w... May 25 2014, 09:27 AM PanelBilly Damn, I was first to welcome a newbie. I'm fee... May 25 2014, 09:29 AM Mike Bellis :wttc:
Any local radiator shop can boil it for yo... May 25 2014, 09:35 AM Socalandy I've used RedKote on my last two cars and no i... May 25 2014, 10:01 AM Krieger Pull off the filler neck and give a look inside. ... May 25 2014, 10:18 AM Chris H. :agree: Take a look inside. It might be fine in t... May 25 2014, 10:57 AM
Portia Thanks, everyone. Now should I replace the clear ... May 25 2014, 12:40 PM bdstone914 The clear lines should be fine. They do not see an... May 25 2014, 02:09 PM stugray If the master cylinder has been sitting that long ... May 25 2014, 01:03 PM green914 Hope you are :driving-girl: soon :wttc: May 25 2014, 03:35 PM rick 918-S :wttc: Did anyone else notice where the wrecker dr... May 25 2014, 05:41 PM Portia Here's some pics of my tank:
http://www.914wor... May 26 2014, 09:51 PM r_towle many here have tried.
Some talk about it openly, o... May 26 2014, 10:01 PM r_towle oh, I forgot
:wttc: May 26 2014, 10:02 PM zambezi Great looking tank!!!! If we all ... May 26 2014, 10:18 PM Portia Heh, heh. Funny photo with the Miata there.
The ... May 27 2014, 01:34 PM CptTripps
Did anyone else notice where the wrecker driver h... May 27 2014, 01:38 PM rhodyguy congrats on the new car. being new to these cars i... May 28 2014, 11:43 AM GeorgeRud Restoration design does make some great stuff. Al... May 28 2014, 12:06 PM Portia Thanks everyone for your replies so far!
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