newbie 74 1.8 project, rustoration turning into a GT lookalike Options

[jmitro]

Hey guys, what's up?
Newbie checking in; been tinkering with & racing cars for 20 years; lots of BMWs and Porsches (944, 996, 912, 911SC). My newest project is this 74 914 1.8; picked it up for $1500US. Looks like it has factory air conditioning and option wheels.

From my initial look it appears complete and almost rust free; it hasn't been registered for almost 20 years, so probably hasn't run for that long either. Cool thing is the car still has the ORIGINAL purchase invoice from Forest Lane Porsche in Dallas, Texas.

EFI has been replaced by some sort of carb setup. This will be my first experience with a carb engine. Any suggestions on how to get the motor going? I need to make sure it turns by hand first.

Anyhow, this board looks like a wealth of knowledge and I will be reading often. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[bigkensteele]

I have to ask - are you sure that you want to continue with this tub? From years of personal experience and reading threads on this board, you would most likely be much better off finding a better tub in SoCal or AZ and having it shipped to you. Perhaps you enjoy welding and grinding, but I fear that you have only discovered the tip of a very big iceberg.

However you proceed, good luck! It looks like you have some talent, so this should be a fun thread!

[jmitro]

I have to ask - are you sure that you want to continue with this tub? From years of personal experience and reading threads on this board, you would most likely be much better off finding a better tub in SoCal or AZ and having it shipped to you. Perhaps you enjoy welding and grinding, but I fear that you have only discovered the tip of a very big iceberg.

However you proceed, good luck! It looks like you have some talent, so this should be a fun thread!

believe it or not, I looked for a car that needed work. I enjoy the cutting, grinding, welding, and making something new out of this old tired chassis. It will be a long process to fully restore this car, but I enjoy the restoration journey as much as the end result (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Oh yeah, I'm also training for the Houston Marathon in January. With a family and full time job. I'm living life to the fullest! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mb911]

I have to ask - are you sure that you want to continue with this tub? From years of personal experience and reading threads on this board, you would most likely be much better off finding a better tub in SoCal or AZ and having it shipped to you. Perhaps you enjoy welding and grinding, but I fear that you have only discovered the tip of a very big iceberg.

However you proceed, good luck! It looks like you have some talent, so this should be a fun thread!

believe it or not, I looked for a car that needed work. I enjoy the cutting, grinding, welding, and making something new out of this old tired chassis. It will be a long process to fully restore this car, but I enjoy the restoration journey as much as the end result (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Oh yeah, I'm also training for the Houston Marathon in January. With a family and full time job. I'm living life to the fullest! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I am with you .. I like welding, grinding, making new.. It's the soothing part of the project.. I have done so many cars over the years. The current 914 might be my last but it could take another year to complete welding and metal work and then still another year or 2 to finish from there but again soothing.. Looks good keep up the good work.