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My restoration begins!, Or, what am I doing working on a parts car? |
Cevan |
Jan 15 2007, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
So I picked this thing up for $150:
I've spent the last 3 weeks getting it running ( it does ). Then I stripped most of the parts off the car. Here's what I've got: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
cooltimes |
Jan 22 2007, 03:13 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Just curious about all of this.
What year is the 914 and which engine? How difficult was it to get it to crank? Was it still FI or now carbed? Did you drive it at all after cranking? How far? Are you doing this only to develop and polish your skills? Do you plan to license and drive this 914 when you get the metal patched? Are you skilled in any of the trades of body works or welding before attempting this? Why not purchase metal floor parts needed or is this just something to do in spare time? This is interesting. Good luck. |
Cevan |
Jan 22 2007, 05:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
It's a '74, 1.8 fuel injected. The car appears to have had no modifications performed on it (no door speakers, stock radio, motor, etc). The engine cranked right up once I put a battery in it. EJM helped me get it running. The dual relay was shot and the injectors were clogged but once the relay was replaced (and new plugs, points, and wires) I got it running and actually drove it up and down my driveway (which is 1/4 mile long).
I didn't purchase floor parts b/c only two small parts of the floor are rusted. I have purchased the inner rocker panel. I'll have to fabricate the piece behind that. I have two good, rust free fenders. My welding and metal working skills are developing, but I'm learning. I'm not sure how much body work I'll do and how much a bodyshop will do. I don't plan on painting it myself. I'm doing this so that I'll have a 914 to drive (not an everyday driver but to drive on nice days, maybe to work). Just curious about all of this. What year is the 914 and which engine? How difficult was it to get it to crank? Was it still FI or now carbed? Did you drive it at all after cranking? How far? Are you doing this only to develop and polish your skills? Do you plan to license and drive this 914 when you get the metal patched? Are you skilled in any of the trades of body works or welding before attempting this? Why not purchase metal floor parts needed or is this just something to do in spare time? This is interesting. Good luck. |
cooltimes |
Jan 22 2007, 06:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Fantastic reply.Answered all I asked. Not many do that. Thanks.
If you run into a tangle, keep this link handy (next line down) bookmarked: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=16748&st=0 It's 32 pages of tech and illustration photos others on here have done. It's some of what you are/will be doing and it's right here on 914world. Good luck. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Mike |
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