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My 914 and all it's troubles, Where to start! |
Shauns914 |
Mar 16 2024, 04:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None |
Hi everyone,
My name is Shaun and since recently I am a proud owner of a 914 1,7. I have restored 2 cars previous to this and won't go as far as to say I'm any professional in any way. The 914 is a 1970 with matching numbers and came all the way from California to here in the Netherlands where shes parked in in my garage in Amsterdam. I say 1,7 as thats what the title says but it has 2 pretty large carbs which could be an indication of engine work. For now it's not clear which type of carbs as the weather hasent been kind and it's been too cold to take the engine out yet. The car was sprayed "resale red" somewhere in the 80s but was originally metallic blue and came with fog lamps and the Amca centre console, fuch wheels and 2 unlucky rats which I found in their traps under the seat and under the fuel tank. Amazingly enough the fuel tank and the windshield water tank both came on the container ship full. The fuel was rank and I emptied 15 litres of brown fuel that smelt more like diesel and then binned the tank as it was so rusty that the amount of work vs a new tank made no sense. The interior is needless to say shot. Holes, tears and cracks. The body is pretty good. There's surface rust but it's ok. The floors need work and of course the hell hole which actually is not too bad. Saying that, it needs to be cut out and rewelded. The targa is completely destroyed and it would seem someone tried to crowbar it open at one point but I managed to score a new one. The PO welded the trunk so to install the porsche reflector and a electronic trunk opening system. Plus it would seem 911 brakes have been installed. The engine is a non runner, gear box sounds like a can of marbles. Electrics dead Brakes don't work. Not one rubber is ok There's work to be done. My wife, who shares my passion for cars is curious to what I make of it. Plan : strip, weld, sand, paint. That's this year. Original colour L98. Chrome bumpers, leather interior. I plan to ask many questions. There's a world of knowledge here. The car had been parked in a garage in the US since 88 and was never driven. Let's see. I'll post some pictures later today. |
Shauns914 |
Apr 5 2024, 07:52 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None |
So its been raining here for days with the odd burst of sunlight here and there.
However I went on a rampage looking for parts and scored here and there. I managed to find both emergency and headlamp light switches. Why dont they make new ones of these ? I cant find a good quality cigarette lighter and wiper switch. Still on the todo list. They will turn up. I found a new set of seats and back panel, steering and horn plus targa. Now Im waiting for a front floor panel which apparently doesnt come in halves. You get a whole one. Fine its on order. Battery tray has arrived and the hell hole will be cut by my welder as he decided he wanted to make the pieces himself. Ive got the front bumper bolts soaking in WD40 and its the last thing i need to remove from the body. However that flexible bolt on the wiper motor has annoyed me no end. It wont come loose. And the handbrake handle .. wth ...it just wont come off. I got the silencer and heat exchangers off and gave them some TLC. It all looks ok ( ish ) Dashboard is all painted and will go together with the rest of the interior to the upholsterer in a few months. Next gear linkage, clutch cable, and then drop the Engine. Engine, I figure, is like a vegas slot machine.. anything can happen. they say these engines are quite hardy. Im curious. Pics coming up. Loads of fun. |
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