Newbie with a 1973 2.0 Options

[Rathguten]

Hello 914world! Newbie to the site and 914s. I recently purchased a 1973 2.0. The car was purchased twelve years ago by the previous owner and has been sitting for four years. The seller provided all sorts of new parts and a binder with receipts going back to the day it was purchased new. I have several air cooled VWs and was just about ready to start the resto of my 1950 type 1 when this little distraction came along. The more I read about these cars the more excited I get to get it road worthy again.

I was able to start the engine, but the fuel lines are brittle and the fuel tank has a lot of sludge. I have since pulled the tank and purchased a replacement and also removed the fuel pump and all the old lines. The car still has the plastic fuel lines and I'm planning on replacing them in the near future. However I just want to get the car running so I can get a better idea of what direction to go in.

Like I said earlier, I don't have any previous knowledge about these cars, so please feel free to chime in with advice or comments.

[veekry9]

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A slightly rusted Florida car,well,there is some work ahead,starting with the fuel tank and lines,the cause of many a fire.
If you smell fuel,carry a couple of fire extinguishers and keep them handy when starting.
A cleaned and swish coated tank with the stainless lines is a good first step,after the horrifying rustholes assessment.
Disconnect the battery or install an isolation switch,as the gremlin of electricity resides within,a full checkout needed.
A peek and poke into the hellhole,camera used constantly as you circle the unsightly rust,warily.
A few shots of rust converter and rattlecan silver will enhance the appearance in those 50' pix,at least slow the rust.
This is the place,the answer of every question,since,like forever.
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