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| Google_Bhrome |
 Apr 23 2021, 09:07 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 22-April 21 From: Tucson Member No.: 25,467 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Hey guys! I recently picked up this new to me 914 barn find for 500$. I believe it’s a 1974 model and I’m not sure what engine. Looks to have 35k miles on it. Everything’s there but seems to be in rough shape but I’m excited to start working on it. The hell hole has a rust hole in it, but besides that, being in Arizona there isn’t any other rust anywhere!
Anyone know what type of engine it is? Got a brand new carburetor to go with it but gotta find a Haynes manual haha. I believe the wheels are 15’ and would you think I would be able to mount 195/55/15 on them? The original tires are dry rotted. Big pickup or big mistake? Would love to hear your opinion! Here are some pictures. Pictures (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 23 2021, 10:29 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,469 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
VIN tag says:
4742910066 (i'm leaning towards the 66) or 4742910088 so it is a 74 The passenger door shows silver so it may be a repaint car (or replaced door). The VIN is too early for it to be a LE car. The odometer has almost certainly rolled over, this looks much more like a 135k car. The single carb is aftermarket and about the worst possible thing you can do to a 914. If the engine is original to the car, it will be a 1.8L EC (you can tell by the spark plug location) that had L-Jet fuel injection when it was new. Now having said all that, you can't really go wrong for $500 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Google_Bhrome |
Apr 23 2021, 10:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 22-April 21 From: Tucson Member No.: 25,467 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 23 2021, 11:29 AM)  VIN tag says: 4742910066 (i'm leaning towards the 66) or 4742910088 so it is a 74 The passenger door shows silver so it may be a repaint car (or replaced door). The VIN is too early for it to be a LE car. The odometer has almost certainly rolled over, this looks much more like a 135k car. The single carb is aftermarket and about the worst possible thing you can do to a 914. If the engine is original to the car, it will be a 1.8L EC (you can tell by the spark plug location) that had L-Jet fuel injection when it was new. Now having said all that, you can't really go wrong for $500 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I’m going to clean the vin tag later to see if I can read it. I think you’re right about the doors, it’s definitely been repainted. I think the front trunk is original because the paint under it is pristine. If the whole car was like that it would be so pretty. As for the fuel delivery, fuel injection or dual carbs, which is the way to go? |
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Google_Bhrome My new to me barn find! Apr 23 2021, 09:07 AM
mb911 Looks great to start with for the money. Probably ... Apr 23 2021, 09:16 AM bretth Probably a 1.8 if original engine because the spar... Apr 23 2021, 09:45 AM Jamie Only 1.7L and 2L were installed in 73, and this ap... Apr 23 2021, 09:46 AM CoronaMike It's got a 74 rear bumper and 2.0 alloys. One ... Apr 23 2021, 09:51 AM KELTY360 It’s a ‘74 according to the tag and the bumper... Apr 23 2021, 09:57 AM
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It’s a ‘74 according to the tag and the bumpe... Apr 23 2021, 10:00 AM Google_Bhrome
It’s a ‘74 according to the tag and the bump... Apr 23 2021, 10:46 AM jasons Probably not a mistake if you are up for the work ... Apr 23 2021, 10:02 AM Google_Bhrome
Probably not a mistake if you are up for the work... Apr 23 2021, 10:43 AM jasons
Why would they remove fuel injection over carbs?... Apr 23 2021, 11:08 AM SirAndy This is a paint code tag, pulled off google random... Apr 23 2021, 01:01 PM rhodyguy "Brand new carburetor", as in one? A ste... Apr 23 2021, 10:03 AM 930cabman Welcome aboard, could be a great adventure. Give h... Apr 23 2021, 04:24 PM |
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