First time looking at a 914 Options

[iwanta914-6]

As you may or may not have read in my thread about searching for a 914, I'll be looking at one tomorrow (Sunday).

This will be the first time I've actually put my eyes (and hands) on one. I'll obviously inspect critical areas like the hell hole and Longs (as best I can since the rockers will be on).

Any tips? I'm mostly concerned about rust. Even though I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to mechanical repairs, I think (with the help of 914world) I can work through most of that.

If anyone in the twin cities area that knows what to look for wants to assist me tomorrow afternoon, PM me. I would be glad to pay a small fee for your time. (seller is in Cottage Grove)

Here's what I know about the car from the seller:

1974 Porsche 914 2 liter. Black, less than 80,000
original miles, appearance group, Fuchs alloys, 5
speed, original fuel injection, pristine interior, collector
plates. Never in accident, never smoked in. Always
garaged. Same owner for 31 years.

Needs new fuel pump bracket and fuel lines, thus
not drivable at this time; radio also not working.
Been sitting for about 3 years so tires are flat, and
would need replacing about now anyway.

Now I know that the wheels are not Fuchs, they're mahles.

[iankarr]

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AAA card, cellphone and CC. As the fever deepens you'll become great friends with your fedex/ups/postman as the daily boxes start to arrive.

Another few things to check:

– In the passenger side of the rear trunk, just in front of the taillight area, look for VIN numbers stamped in the sheet metal. If it's missing, it could be a sign of a previous hit...or restoration. Look closely or maybe take a tracing as rust and paint can fill the numbers in.

– Also in the rear trunk, check the seam where the trunk floor meets the vertical piece in the back. Shine a powerful flashlight from the outside and see if any light gets through.

Great that you joined AAA. They saved my butt several times. And the platinum level gets you towed up to 200 miles I believe. You also get a boatload of great discounts on everything from restaurants to hotel rooms as a member.