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| James914 |
 Dec 24 2007, 07:16 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 23-December 07 From: Vancouver , Washington Member No.: 8,497  |
Hello I just got a '73 -914 with a 2.0.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I grew up with porsches in the family and I have wanted one since I was a kid. I am 28 now and looking to fully restore pan off and all. anyways....
I am trying to find the center reflective insert between the tailights and having a heck of a time trying to find one . Prefer new but used would do. also now any honest tech shops in Vancouver washington/Portland oregon area? And which motor is best for conversion? I would like to stay aircooled and porsche. I don't care for the V8 american conversions. any suggestions on what I should look out for and what to replace as I go would be gladly welcomed and I am sure I am getting bashed for a newbie. Have a great christmas! James (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| swl |
Dec 24 2007, 07:45 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
Hey James! Welcome to the madness.
The reflectors are aftermarket. Never were a factory option. They may still be available at one of the specialty places but they do show up on ebay every now and then. What motor? How much money and time ya got? If you have money and no time a Raby 4 would be the best bet. Bolt up and go with gobs of torque, HP and drivability. Jake Raby is a bit of a contraversial character but man he is pushing results out of an aircooled 4. Once you get into the porche 6's you've got a lot of parts hunting and fabricating to do. Search for Michel Richards thread. I think it is called 'restoring an original 6'. Lots of Subbie guys on the board - I'm sure they'll kick in with their advice. |
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James914 I am a newbie 914 owner and have some questions Dec 24 2007, 07:16 AM
James914 Hello I just got a '73 -914 with a 2.0.:headba... Dec 24 2007, 07:18 AM James914 Sorry I didn't mean to double post. Confusing ... Dec 24 2007, 07:20 AM type47 don't think the center piece is available new ... Dec 24 2007, 07:28 AM
James914
Hey James! Welcome to the madness.
The refl... Dec 24 2007, 07:55 AM SGB
also whats a " ballsy" sounding exhaus... Dec 24 2007, 04:35 PM James914
also whats a " ballsy" sounding exhau... Dec 24 2007, 05:47 PM Gint :wttc:
The "which motor is best for conversi... Dec 24 2007, 07:56 AM James914
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The "which motor is best for convers... Dec 24 2007, 08:01 AM Gint don't have to break it down.
I won't. So... Dec 24 2007, 08:04 AM swl Jake Raby has done a ton of research on how to tak... Dec 24 2007, 08:12 AM xperu For the Reflector; call Automobile Atlanta they ha... Dec 24 2007, 08:58 AM carr914 Skip the reflector. It requires drilling 6 holes i... Dec 24 2007, 09:01 AM rhodyguy you gotta drill a bunch of holes in the rear facia... Dec 24 2007, 09:06 AM Thomas J Bliznik :wttc: Welcome James
Tom Dec 24 2007, 09:30 AM James914
:wttc: Welcome James
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Thanks for the advic... Dec 24 2007, 09:35 AM purple I have a rear reflector you can have for free, jus... Dec 24 2007, 09:35 AM swl ok - nobody has done it yet so allow me ...
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ok - nobody has done it yet so allow me ...
:t... Dec 24 2007, 09:48 AM James914
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:... Dec 24 2007, 09:57 AM Gint I will go take some pics right now
914World FAQ F... Dec 24 2007, 02:45 PM sendjonathanmail
if the longs are in good shape, why would you go... Dec 24 2007, 09:45 AM sendjonathanmail usually, I find it easier to upload them at photob... Dec 24 2007, 10:02 AM James914 I was wondering if anyone has sanded their targa t... Dec 24 2007, 11:50 AM Jeffs9146
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good... Dec 24 2007, 12:43 PM jim912928 I had my targa top sanded smooth and painted the s... Dec 24 2007, 02:37 PM xperu James, just aome advice/my 2 cents. taks some time... Dec 24 2007, 05:15 PM James914
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I was wondering if anyone has sanded their targa ... Dec 25 2007, 03:51 PM sendjonathanmail I do like the look of the smooth painted top, but ... Dec 25 2007, 05:14 PM Headrage
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