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| 914_7T3 |
 Apr 21 2017, 01:28 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this!  Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California 
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I have been on 914 World for just a few weeks and with the knowledge and support of everyone was able to get up to speed quickly on values and things to look out for. when considering a vehicle to purchase.
I just acquired this matching numbers '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 up in NorCal on Wednesday. Straight car with a strong motor and minimal rust issues. Fuel lines and pump have already replaced and rear suspension and brakes were done about 5,000 miles ago back in 2012. The required rust repairs of significance will entail a partial front trunk pan and minor hell hole repair so in the grand scheme of things a great starting point. My plan is to get her tuned up, fix oils leaks and anything else of concern while I drive her over the summer. Once fall/winter hits I would like to do a full repaint down to the metal. Special shout out to Arne as well as Craig from Camp 914 for the behind the scenes consults. Also shout out to John at Hayes European in Santa Cruz for the PPI! Wish me luck!  |
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Aug 9 2017, 10:37 AM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,875 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California
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I am now about three weeks out from engine rebuild and paint. My air-cooled mechanic has a stash of NOS German Parts that will be used, so that is beyond awesome. Should take several weeks and I will also use the 4 NOS Bosch Injectors that I recently picked up.
 I am scurrying around this week trying to pick up the last of the donor parts required, just need some rear trunk hinges (thinking about the J West kit) if anyone can chime in with their experiences with that product. Also need to do a 914 Rubber order and source a front trunk pan and I think I will be good to go.  The paint shop is just finishing up two 911s including a '73 RS America. I can't wait to see those after final wet sand and polish next week. As for paint, they use BASF R-M Onyx HD. Does anyone have experience with this product? In Cali, I believe they must shoot water based paint for environmental reasons. Not sure why, but I am starting to freak out a little. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) This has turned into a fairly in depth project with lots to do and learn. I am open to any advice, guidance and recommendations at this point. |
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Calvinator2016 Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 Apr 21 2017, 01:28 PM
mepstein Congrats! :beer2: Apr 21 2017, 01:29 PM Calvinator2016 More Pics Apr 21 2017, 01:29 PM LowBridge congrats, looks like a nice one... :wttc: Apr 21 2017, 01:32 PM Tom_T Congratz!
Marathon is a great color - hopef... Apr 21 2017, 01:34 PM
Calvinator2016
Congratz!
Marathon is a great color - hope... Apr 21 2017, 10:43 PM arne Well, you leap-frogged me, Jeffery, by buying a ca... Apr 21 2017, 01:53 PM Calvinator2016
Well, you leap-frogged me, Jeffery, by buying a c... Apr 21 2017, 10:56 PM Cairo94507 Looks like a terrific car. :beer1: Apr 21 2017, 01:57 PM iwanta914-6 Must be rough living in the land where 914s are pl... Apr 21 2017, 02:02 PM JOEPROPER
Must be rough living in the land where 914s are p... Apr 21 2017, 02:10 PM iwanta914-6
Must be rough living in the land where 914s are ... Apr 21 2017, 02:57 PM Calvinator2016
[quote name='JOEPROPER' post='2478022' date='Apr ... Apr 21 2017, 06:52 PM infraredcalvin Congrats... :wttc: Apr 21 2017, 02:07 PM JOEPROPER Looks Great! Good Luck! :wttc: Apr 21 2017, 02:11 PM Coondog Congrats, I would have a detailer look at your pai... Apr 21 2017, 02:24 PM Jett Congrats and great color!
Btw. You should boo... Apr 21 2017, 07:44 PM Calvinator2016
Congrats and great color!
Btw. You should bo... Apr 21 2017, 08:18 PM Calvinator2016 Not all is perfect however. Here are pics of the ... Apr 21 2017, 08:28 PM RobW Congratulations! :trophy: Apr 21 2017, 09:16 PM arne You'd think a retired guy would have more time... Apr 22 2017, 10:20 PM Calvinator2016
You'd think a retired guy would have more tim... Apr 23 2017, 12:29 AM Calvinator2016 Finally got my '73 delivered today and after a... Apr 26 2017, 06:32 PM arne Ok, so I did get mine running before you got yours... Apr 26 2017, 07:17 PM Calvinator2016 We all win in 914World!!!
:trophy: ... Apr 26 2017, 11:10 PM Calvinator2016 I think we will be in good hands here at TRE Motor... Apr 27 2017, 12:13 PM ValcoOscar Great color indeed.....here's mine.
Enjoy... Apr 27 2017, 12:27 PM Calvinator2016 Probably going about this the wrong way, but I dec... Apr 30 2017, 04:45 PM Mitox Very Nice - Congrats! May 1 2017, 08:44 AM forrestkhaag My first 914 1.7 back in the early seventies was t... May 1 2017, 11:25 AM Calvinator2016
My first 914 1.7 back in the early seventies was ... May 1 2017, 04:00 PM 914_teener
My first 914 1.7 back in the early seventies was... May 3 2017, 11:10 PM SHREK914 Did you buy this car in Santa Cruz, Ca? May 1 2017, 07:54 PM Calvinator2016
Did you buy this car in Santa Cruz, Ca?
Yes it ... May 1 2017, 08:15 PM SHREK914 I thought it looked familiar, that car lived a few... May 1 2017, 10:15 PM Larmo63 Cool car, great color, but GET RID OF THOSE mirror... May 1 2017, 10:38 PM Calvinator2016
Cool car, great color, but GET RID OF THOSE mirro... May 3 2017, 10:09 AM Calvinator2016
Cool car, great color, but GET RID OF THOSE mirro... Jul 19 2017, 05:03 PM Calvinator2016 The full service up at TRE Motorsports has been go... May 3 2017, 09:31 PM 914-300Hemi Great color :Qarl:
It will great to have anothe... May 3 2017, 10:08 PM Calvinator2016 Update:
Sanded and Painted the Air Cleaner Cover ... May 9 2017, 10:29 PM Cairo94507 Great looking car - nice job getting her road wort... May 9 2017, 10:45 PM Calvinator2016 COA-Birth Certificate Arrived Today!
Turns ... May 20 2017, 05:07 PM Calvinator2016 So After 3 months of ownership, it has become appa... Jul 14 2017, 04:11 PM mepstein Do a leak down test first.
Make sure you are not ... Jul 14 2017, 04:36 PM Calvinator2016
Do a leak down test first.
Make sure you are not... Jul 16 2017, 12:15 PM Cairo94507 Assuming the problem is not as pointed out by Mark... Jul 14 2017, 05:19 PM Calvinator2016
Assuming the problem is not as pointed out by Mar... Jul 16 2017, 12:27 PM T H O M A S COA Paint Code 89 :WTF: ,is it not L96M Jul 16 2017, 09:05 AM Calvinator2016
COA Paint Code 89 :WTF: ,is it not L96M
As per... Jul 16 2017, 12:10 PM arne Whether to do just the top end or the whole enchil... Jul 16 2017, 07:38 PM cuddyk
Whether to do just the top end or the whole enchi... Jul 16 2017, 08:34 PM Calvinator2016
Whether to do just the top end or the whole ench... Jul 16 2017, 10:10 PM Larmo63 If you have the money, do the whole motor to a 205... Jul 16 2017, 07:43 PM Calvinator2016
If you have the money, do the whole motor to a 20... Jul 16 2017, 10:08 PM Larmo63 You seem to be on the right track, just grab your ... Aug 9 2017, 11:17 PM arne Not sure why, but I am starting to freak out a lit... Aug 10 2017, 09:04 AM mepstein You want the painter to use what they are comforta... Aug 10 2017, 09:12 AM arne I hope you are keeping the stock mirrors on the ca... Aug 10 2017, 09:34 AM 914 7T3
I hope you are keeping the stock mirrors on the c... Aug 10 2017, 10:14 AM 914 7T3 HERE IS THE MONEY SHOT! :Qarl:
Looks like ... Aug 16 2017, 06:34 PM arne No road salt in Oregon, makes a difference. Aug 16 2017, 10:49 PM 914 7T3 Got help from my friend and Neighbor, Carl in cutt... Aug 21 2017, 08:22 PM 914 7T3 Sooooooooo, my body shop bailed on me on Tuesday a... Aug 25 2017, 04:33 PM 914 7T3
Sooooooooo, my body shop bailed on me on Tuesday ... Aug 26 2017, 04:39 PM kahluver Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car cou... Aug 25 2017, 04:55 PM 914 7T3
Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car co... Aug 25 2017, 05:06 PM kahluver
Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car c... Aug 26 2017, 03:50 PM ndfrigi
Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car c... Sep 13 2017, 09:54 PM 914 7T3
[quote name='914 7T3' post='2520814' date='Aug 25... Sep 13 2017, 10:12 PM ndfrigi
[quote name='914 7T3' post='2520814' date='Aug 2... Sep 13 2017, 10:59 PM 914 7T3 Came across these pics on the Original Customs web... Sep 13 2017, 09:21 PM porschetub Nice tidy car really like the colour,considering I... Sep 14 2017, 08:55 PM 914 7T3
Nice tidy car really like the colour,considering ... Sep 14 2017, 10:00 PM 914time Great car and great updates!
I've enjoyed... Sep 15 2017, 02:33 PM amfab 914 7T3, are you in the west valley? i saw a car t... Sep 25 2017, 11:11 AM 914 7T3
914 7T3, are you in the west valley? i saw a car ... Sep 25 2017, 11:41 AM amfab
914 7T3, are you in the west valley? i saw a car... Sep 28 2017, 02:56 PM 914 7T3 Finally have my resto plan sorted and has shifted ... Sep 26 2017, 01:24 PM arne Your fun is about to begin, Jeffrey! Sep 26 2017, 01:44 PM 914 7T3 Got so excited that I started removing some easy i... Sep 26 2017, 09:05 PM 914 7T3 Got some new shiny parts in the mail today includi... Sep 27 2017, 04:06 PM ndfrigi Good you drove the car to Temecular Jeffrey before... Sep 27 2017, 04:18 PM 914 7T3
Good you drove the car to Temecular Jeffrey befor... Sep 27 2017, 04:49 PM ndfrigi
Good you drove the car to Temecular Jeffrey befo... Sep 27 2017, 05:10 PM 914 7T3
[quote name='914 7T3' post='2531959' date='Sep 27... Sep 28 2017, 03:13 PM 914 7T3
[quote name='914 7T3' post='2531959' date='Sep 2... Oct 2 2017, 06:15 PM drem914
Was the 914 a green one? If so, it's the owne... Oct 6 2017, 11:02 PM 914 7T3 Today the awesome audio set-up was torn out. Car ... Oct 2 2017, 06:23 PM 914 7T3 Engine, tranny, exhaust and gas tank removed.
... Oct 6 2017, 10:20 PM 914 7T3 Interior stripped, off to paint! Thanks to Si... Oct 7 2017, 01:47 PM 914 7T3 Arrived at Shop, things get underway first thing M... Oct 7 2017, 10:29 PM ValcoOscar Jeffrey-
It was fun hanging out Saturday. I know... Oct 9 2017, 09:58 AM 914 7T3 Motor is up on the stand and getting torn down.
... Oct 18 2017, 07:25 PM 914 7T3 Also more parts delivered including a full set of ... Oct 18 2017, 07:28 PM 914 7T3 Also saw these numbers painted white on the motor ... Oct 18 2017, 07:48 PM 914 7T3 Less Than Two Weeks Into It.....Now Ready For Body... Oct 19 2017, 04:14 PM 914 7T3 RE: Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 Oct 19 2017, 04:16 PM 914 7T3 RE: Resto-Thread: '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 Oct 19 2017, 04:17 PM |
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