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Which direction?, 914 in driveway, now what? |
teenrookie |
Dec 6 2004, 12:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 114 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Yorba Linda, CA. Member No.: 3,229 Region Association: None |
A year ago I was basically given a '72 914 which is believed to be actually a '75. Subtle things seem obvious, the bumpers, the fuel injected 2.0, smog equipment and side shifter. I have rebuilt the brake system and got it to run on three of the four cylinders, the passenger side rear is at 0 compression. It has been painted, count 'em, four times!! Original copper ('75), green, orange and black. The right door is bondo, there is a hole in the front from where I tore out the A/C, the trunk has a little rust from the taillights. Interior has typical small issues. Other than that it is PERFECT (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) !!
It has sat for a year because I bought a house. A buddy and I have raced in SCORE and really enjoyed it. We are looking at the car on the side of my house and are thinking about trying to put together a car for the track. Here are my questions: 1. What kind of racing is best for a rookie? 2. I am sure there are several classes, which is the most economical? 3. Is it advisable to keep this car for parts and buy one already sorted? 4. I would like the best of all worlds; a car I could terrorize the local canyons at 2:00 A.M. and something that could be entered in different classes. 5. What else should I be thinking about? I appreciate all of your input. |
Joe Bob |
Dec 6 2004, 09:55 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
If you have any paperwork....look at it. More than likely it is a salvage pink....two cars used to make one....are there two colors on the car body?
As mentioned above, before the smog laws changed it weas common to register later models as earlier ones to avoid smog inspections....or to avoid Johhny Law due to issues with the 75 registration.... IF you are going to keep it....register it as the VIN that's on the pink slip. You will need to disclose the two VINs if you ever sell it. OR....apply for a copy of the pink for the 75 VIN....hopefully it is not a clouded title. Have you talked to the former owner(s)? If you are going to race it. Get it registered with a permanent Non Operation designation. This allows the pink to be re-issued in your name, but not registered for the street and not requiring insurance. I HOPE that the person you got it from is trustworty... otherwise there is a "slight" chance the 75 VIN may be on a stolen list.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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