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> Engine compartment of untouched 1975 1.8 914. Comments please!
22truckie
post Jul 13 2016, 11:20 AM
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Ok. Here is the engine compartment with just the beginning of the "gross" cleaning. Because it was GROSS!! It will be perfectly cleaned with no alteration to finishes, patina left in place. My understanding is it is all original with the exception of Petronix added inside the distributor. Original coil was left in place. Close ups will be shown. Please give comments on anything not original if you truly know it is. I am rapidly learning about these as much as possible. I have collected unrestored muscle cars most of my life. Had this car fall into my lap. Always wanted one. Thanks for the help!!


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post Jul 25 2016, 10:24 PM
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Yes on the Petronix module in the distributor. Mentioned it in the initial post I will be removing it and going back to points so the wiring will be correct. When I mentioned untouched I ment all original components ( original coil, mufflers, shocks, distributor, untouched original spare, tool kit, original paint every possible piece of paperwork ...) is either on the car or will be back on the car. I do expect tires, spark plugs, battery to be replaced and do not considered them part of an untouched car ( very very rare cases do exist but those cars typically have minimal miles and were stored their entire life. I read my post and didn't see where I stated "untouched" so a little confused. Anyway, I specialize and collect only unrestored all original " untouched" cars. The two other ones I have and will never sell are a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 convertible, all original including every engine component ( except plugs and battery) original mufflers, top. Rare special order color combo. My other is a very rare 1970 Torino with a factory NASCAR engine in it ( only 400 made) the head quality assurance person for NASA for Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions. He was the person who saved Apollo 13. I have his car. It is the best condition true survivor car I have ever seen that has been driven and the only thing change is the battery, plugs and running tires. The 914 is pretty amazing in that it is an unusual color and is that original and driven over 140,000 miles. Thank you again for your help. Lots to learn. Hopefully that clarifies " untouched". I will be making the necessary little changes to make it correct and put back the original parts that are not currently on the car. It drives like a dream
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