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driftingcloud |
Jun 7 2015, 02:26 PM
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Die welt ist flach... Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 9-January 15 From: Asheville, NC Member No.: 18,310 Region Association: South East States |
Hi all,
I've lurked here for years, but I finally feel the need to post a formal hello and thank the group for contributing so richly to my 914 education over the years. I currently own two 914s (both mostly updated in the VIN database). 1. 1976 2.0L, nepal orange, numbers matching CoA car currently undergoing a full bare metal restoration back to factory perfect. Advertised as rust-free (wink, wink, nudge, nudge), not really rust free (gasp!). Lots of minor, time consuming issues, nothing major. There's no such thing as a rust free 914 anyway, right? After a couple of months worth of work, this 914's tub is now perfect, and it's getting ready for paint. My only two significant deviations from stock on this car are going to be the engine and exhaust will be done like a '73, not a '76 (though I have all the emissions stuff), and I'm going to use black aluminum "914" and "2.0L" badges instead of the cheap decals Porsche was using by '76. 2. 1975 1.8L, diamond silver metallic, probably numbers matching (no CoA), truly rust-free (other than a few places of simple surface rust, no perforations) that I bought from the second owner who's had it for the last 30 years (in PA no less!). It's car number 2 that's got me scratching my head... It's got a rough respray of the original color. I was originally planning on doing a very nice 914/6 conversion (maybe GT) using a rebuilt 2.7L I have. As I've been stripping it down, I'm kind of stunned at the quality of this car. While I would certainly make a high quality conversation (no shortcuts), I've really been wondering if it's worth preserving a late model 1.8L? I know in the not so distant past most would carve it up and hot rod it in a second, but now... I don't know. I'm still thinking. Here are pictures of both cars as I received them. |
Chris914n6 |
Jun 7 2015, 04:58 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,328 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
All opinion of course...
If the 1.8 has working FI then keep it original, find a fixer upper to put the 6 in and build it as custom as you want. 75-76 isn't as valuable as the others, but in today's market it could very well pay for building the 6. I also have a 75 in VGC. Came with a carbed 1.8. Putting a 3.0 in was a no brainer, but when I went to cut the fenders for flares I couldn't do. Too much resto peer pressure these days. I might change my mind before it gets fresh paint. |
driftingcloud |
Jun 7 2015, 05:20 PM
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Die welt ist flach... Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 9-January 15 From: Asheville, NC Member No.: 18,310 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks... Working FI. Amazingly original. It definitely needs an engine rebuild, though. I've never seen an engine leak so much oil, yet still start and run reliably.
While the sell it to fund the 6 theory is great, I'm only good at acquiring nice cars, I'm quite terrible at ever letting them go. I get attached. Besides, the value isn't all that important to me (not meant as unrealistic as that sounds), happiness with the car is more important. Driving a well-sorted 914 is pure pleasure. 1.8L versus a converted 6 is just splitting hairs. Both are glorious. I guess I was just more curious if the consensus had started shifting towards preservation versus customizing, enjoying, and driving. All opinion of course... If the 1.8 has working FI then keep it original, find a fixer upper to put the 6 in and build it as custom as you want. 75-76 isn't as valuable as the others, but in today's market it could very well pay for building the 6. |
wndsrfr |
Jun 7 2015, 08:29 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,430 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks... Working FI. Amazingly original. It definitely needs an engine rebuild, though. I've never seen an engine leak so much oil, yet still start and run reliably. Copious leaking may not require a rebuild.....the "easy" things are the oil cooler seals, pushrod tube seals and don't forget the oil pressure sender. With huge patience all can be done with the engine in the car (but why??) if you're not into dropping it--easy day's work & you're back in business. |
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