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Early vs late styles |
andreic |
Nov 30 2017, 09:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 172 Joined: 21-December 15 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 19,479 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hello,
I currently own a 1975 914 1.8L which has some rust (not a lot, but some) which is bothering me. I have the option to buy a very nice, almost completely rust free 1971 1.7L. If I buy it I would sell the '75, I can't keep two toy cars. I am trying to decide if the disadvantages I know of (see below), and the ones I don't know of, of the early models, make up for the difference in rust. Here is what I know is worse on the early models, please let me know if this is accurate, how important these issues are, and if there are other things I forgot about. 1) No sway bars -- does this affect handling a lot? I love the way my 914 handles, but I don't know if without the sway bars it will be the same. 2) Tail versus side shifter -- is this a big difference? I guess I could upgrade to a side shifter if needed, I saw the parts on craigslist all over. 3) 1.7L engine less powerful than 1.8L 4) No retractable seatbelts -- can one install the newer style? 5) Passenger seat does not move (for me that's not a biggie). 6) On the plus side, nicer bumpers on the early cars. Please let me know what your experience is with these issues, and how important you think they are. Thanks! |
RickS |
Nov 30 2017, 10:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None |
Have a 71 and converted from tail to side shifter and in my opinion the improvement was dramatic. The conversion was not cheap but for me was worth it. Sold the original backpad and right seat to a friend restoring a real 6 so added a later backpad and sliding seat and had welding done for height adjustment. Added front and rear sways and they made a tremendous difference. Added reel belts too. Passenger side was easy since it fit fine the driver side was cluged to work by putting the reel on the B pillar. Every thing you want to do can be done since have done them all and much more. All it takes is some skill and some money or no skill and a lot more money.
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