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Bringing it back:, Improved Original for 4742910780 |
Van B |
Aug 16 2022, 05:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
Evening 914 World!
I’ve been gathering parts over the past few months and have finally reached critical mass. So, let the project thread begin! After working on the FI through the winter, I’m satisfied that the engine remains in good health with it’s original 53k miles. However, the rubber and plastic holding everything together is a different story. Which brings me to the scope and objective of this project. In short, I am looking for what I will call, “Improved Original”. What the phrase means to me is that I want to maintain the character and feel of the original car, but still take advantage of any and all modern improvements that will either, improve reliability, safety, operability, or any combination there of. This will include a suspension and chassis rebuild, power train reseal and refinishing, brake system rebuild, and fuel system overhaul. When I’m done, I want to have a car that drives like it’s nearly new, but doesn’t look over restored. Because the car is a survivor, I think it’s important to keep the stories and history of the car intact. Finally, I’d like to post my thanks to the community and vendors that make it possible to enjoy this hobby. Stay tuned! Van Attached thumbnail(s) |
Van B |
Aug 20 2022, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,612 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None |
Another lesson for folks: Don’t use spray adhesive on your firewall pad! You’ll just trap moisture and cause unnecessary and avoidable rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif)
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wonkipop |
Aug 20 2022, 07:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,402 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Another lesson for folks: Don’t use spray adhesive on your firewall pad! You’ll just trap moisture and cause unnecessary and avoidable rust (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) the fatal flaw in the 914 is not so much the battery location as the unresolved engine lid. they couldn't get it right across to the targa bar junction so they put fixed extensions of the grill band in there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) then didn't bother with a catch tray in that portion and could work out how to do a water draining joint between the two either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) its real aesthetics over engineering, or form over function stuff. surprising for germans. it does look good and very resolved stylistically but they just pulled up short on engineering it. ever looked at a fiat X/19 - the eye tal yuns did a much better job. (but its not very pretty). the original owner of your car got smart when he sprayed all that waterproofing in those areas of the engine bay. guy was probably an engineer? took one look at those side panels and went no no no. |
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