New 914-6 Owner and Weber Recommendation Options

[AHudson]

Hi Folks, first post here and delighted to have been reading, studying, learning a ton.

Brief history: Long time Porsche fan, starting with - you guessed it - a 914 back in the days they were nearly free. As a broke college student, free was about my price range, but the 914 introduced me to a world far beyond the British cars that had been leaking on my rented driveways.

Went on to own and almost always have a 911 of some sort in the garage, keeping company with several of "those" Italian cars until move to a semi remote lake a few years back stripped me of service accessibility.

This, and a recent business sale/retirement, forced me to shed the complicated and needy in favor of the more robust, serviceable, and dare I say 'simpler' cars.

Got my first 914 in 25 years about 4 months ago. A 76 2.0 (of course) in black/black. Took me straight back in time and I couldn't quit smiling on the 50 mile drive back to my little garage. Super solid, wonderful car, with a good history. I jumped into cleaning, discovery, improvement.

Fast forward: Two weekends ago, after much protracted negotiation, I added a 914-6. (I had to buy an SC with it to make the deal.) And it is a jewel. Slightly neglected, but very easily reclaimable to show worthiness. Not kidding myself on that as I've been through everything from rusted hulks brought back to only needing air in the tires.

The car is a two time former Parade winner, and has seen delicate care since. It has THE most complete documentation of any car I've ever owned. (Maybe 150?) It may not be the best 14-6 around, but to my eye, it is quite good, quite complete.

There will be more posts about the particulars as I continue this journey, but right now, needing my Webers built as they pop when warm and throttle shaft (drivers side) is pretty wobbly. The seller provided me with a spare set (!) numbered for a 914-6, so I could get those built to minimize downtime, or get both built "just because". <-- A very expensive phrase for car lovers!

Anyway, happy to be a small part of a great forum. You folks have taught me much in my short time here, I have much more to learn!

Sorry pics of the car on Day One in my little place...

[Tom_T]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) .... So you decided to stop "Horsin' Around" .... huh!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

You should probably touch base with George Hussey at Auto Atlanta near-ish to you, & also touch base with Dave W/toolguy in San Diego CA & Andy T/Socalandy in Orange CA on here - since both are very familiar with 914-6's & the "Weber Wars" of getting them sorted. All 3 should have some reccos for you.

I'd heard from Dave that the PMOs have some issues, so ask him about them, as well as Andy & George.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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[rgalla9146]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) .... So you decided to stop "Horsin' Around" .... huh!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

You should probably touch base with George Hussey at Auto Atlanta near-ish to you, & also touch base with Dave W/toolguy in San Diego CA & Andy T/Socalandy in Orange CA on here - since both are very familiar with 914-6's & the "Weber Wars" of getting them sorted. All 3 should have some reccos for you.

I'd heard from Dave that the PMOs have some issues, so ask him about them, as well as Andy & George.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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Welcome !
Looks like you found a great car.
Best color too.
You've come to the right place.
George Hussey ? Caveat emptor.
I used Pierce Manifolds to re-do my throttle shafts to 8.5mm
Rory
PS pictured are cars #1095 and 1108