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Brief late-night introduction and a question, cn2800 has an engine ID question |
cn2800 |
Aug 11 2014, 11:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
I'd like to give a hearty greeting to all my new friends here.
My father purchased a new silver 1.7 in the summer of 1973, and owned it until the early nineties. I was trolling Craigslist Friday, and ran across a '73 for sale. She's in rough shape from a front-end collision, but remarkably rust-free (for a 914) and otherwise pretty complete. The seller wanted a few hundred for the car, so I figured, "what the heck?", bought it and had it flatbedded to the shop this evening. I'll give a lengthier intro with more photos tomorrow, but for tonight, I have a question - The following photos are from this car's engine bay. Is this a 2-liter engine? The badging is for a 1.7, but from the information/descriptions I can find, this appears to be a 2.0. I've not had a chance to vacuum the dust to find if the engine # is between the case and the oil fill tube (2.0) or on the upper right rear (1.7). Also, the ECU is not located next to the battery, but in the front-middle of the firewall. Many Thanks, Carl |
914Sixer |
Aug 12 2014, 06:55 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,909 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
It is a early 73. I may or may not have some odd parts on it. Since it was made before Jan 1 73 it may not have guard beams in the doors. It may have the early window rollers, not the later style.
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cn2800 |
Aug 12 2014, 10:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
Ok - during our first full day together, I bought us some beer and we got to know each other. I have photos of the whole car from yesterday after she was dropped off. However, it felt it would be inconsiderate to publicize pictures of the car when she was so filthy.
The following photos were taken today after a vacuuming and quick wipe-down. Engine compartment without air cleaner in place: Below the battery tray: |
cn2800 |
Aug 12 2014, 10:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
Interior shots. The seats are a bit rough, but the door panels and lower portions of the dash are in excellent condition (anything that wouldn't naturally be in the shade is pretty cooked - typical of the area).
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cn2800 |
Aug 12 2014, 11:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 11-August 14 From: Amarillo, Texas Member No.: 17,766 Region Association: None |
Exterior photos. As you move down through these shots, you might want to be sure that the children and any adults of weak constitution are out of the room. Here's where you will see why the car was just a few hundred dollars.
There is a '74 parts car included in the deal. I have not yet picked that one up. The body shell is good on that car. |
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