1970 914 with 3.2ss, Just received my new 914 Options

[mate914]

I just became the proud new owner of a 1970 914 that has been converted into a track car for the past 20 years. It has a tangerine racing roll cage. Boxster front brakes, alpha rear brakes without the emergency brake. It is a 3L case with 3.2 J&E pistons,EMS cylinders and PMO carbs. I think it has a S camshaft. It is a blast to drive.
The first few things I need to take care of are oil change, fuel lines and fluids. The next thing is installing engine sheet metal, cylinder head temp gauge and replacing parts as I find need replaced. I will drive and enjoy the car this summer, hope it to bring to East Coast ramble.
I know the car is a little rough so be gentle.
I am planning on installing a early 911 emergency brake system, if anybody has any parts I would appreciate it. Will put a part request in for sale section.

[VaccaRabite]

@mate914

I used to spend a lot of time up at Eagles Mere - and my family has been summering there off and on for over 100 years. My recollection is that the Eagles Mere Association was... strict; and if they could block or bar someone from doing something they did. Have they given you grief over restoring cars? I've been close to buying property there twice now and decided against it over concerns with my hobbies.

Zach

[TomE]

@mate914

I used to spend a lot of time up at Eagles Mere - and my family has been summering there off and on for over 100 years. My recollection is that the Eagles Mere Association was... strict; and if they could block or bar someone from doing something they did. Have they given you grief over restoring cars? I've been close to buying property there twice now and decided against it over concerns with my hobbies.

Zach In the borough of Eagles Mere you don't even want to have grass that needs cut so no car parts laying around. In Shrewsbury TWP that borders the town you will get dirty looks but not much they can do. Matt and I drive our cars through town and up around the lake several times in the summer. Lots of waves and smiles. The two men who own the Eagles Mere Inn are also the two that own the car and air plane museum. Everyone that is anyone eats at the Eagles Mere Inn. My daughter, Matts sister is a waitress there and my next door neighbor has been their head cook for several years now. We have one red light in the entire county and that is 16 miles away so lots of nice mountain driving.

[VaccaRabite]

Zach In the borough of Eagles Mere you don't even want to have grass that needs cut so no car parts laying around. In Shrewsbury TWP that borders the town you will get dirty looks but not much they can do. Matt and I drive our cars through town and up around the lake several times in the summer. Lots of waves and smiles. The two men who own the Eagles Mere Inn are also the two that own the car and air plane museum. Everyone that is anyone eats at the Eagles Mere Inn. My daughter, Matts sister is a waitress there and my next door neighbor has been their head cook for several years now. We have one red light in the entire county and that is 16 miles away so lots of nice mountain driving.

This is what I remember. One of the cabins we used to rent got barred for 5-10 years of any rentals after they cut down two trees to have a better view of the lake. Another owner was complaining of fines they incurred while fixing water damage. As nice as it is in Eagles Mere proper, the township seems to be somewhat difficult.

But you don't have to go far down the mountain before you start seeing detached garages. I should get back in touch with Robin realty and see what's what these days. One of the dumbest things I have done was passing on a 40acre plot on the Loyalsock, but this was 2009, the market had crashed, and our first kid was just an infant. Man I wish I had just bought that land!

I've had many meals at the Eagles Mere Inn over the years, all of them were fantastic.

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When I get the new motor in my car (sometime before Hershey) I'd be up for a longish shakedown cruise up to the Lake.

Zach

[TomE]

Zach In the borough of Eagles Mere you don't even want to have grass that needs cut so no car parts laying around. In Shrewsbury TWP that borders the town you will get dirty looks but not much they can do. Matt and I drive our cars through town and up around the lake several times in the summer. Lots of waves and smiles. The two men who own the Eagles Mere Inn are also the two that own the car and air plane museum. Everyone that is anyone eats at the Eagles Mere Inn. My daughter, Matts sister is a waitress there and my next door neighbor has been their head cook for several years now. We have one red light in the entire county and that is 16 miles away so lots of nice mountain driving.

This is what I remember. One of the cabins we used to rent got barred for 5-10 years of any rentals after they cut down two trees to have a better view of the lake. Another owner was complaining of fines they incurred while fixing water damage. As nice as it is in Eagles Mere proper, the township seems to be somewhat difficult.

But you don't have to go far down the mountain before you start seeing detached garages. I should get back in touch with Robin realty and see what's what these days. One of the dumbest things I have done was passing on a 40acre plot on the Loyalsock, but this was 2009, the market had crashed, and our first kid was just an infant. Man I wish I had just bought that land!

I've had many meals at the Eagles Mere Inn over the years, all of them were fantastic.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-1435-1678731503.1.jpg)

When I get the new motor in my car (sometime before Hershey) I'd be up for a longish shakedown cruise up to the Lake.

Zach

Let us know and we will join you for part of the ride. If you are spending the night Eagles Mere Inn most likely won't be open. They have to remove asbestos siding so they are closed for March and April. Down the mountain though is the Sonestown Country Inn. Rooms are reasonable and the owner is a good guy. You should check out our garage while you are here.