A new 914 joins the group, Just acquired from my father-in-law Options

[DenjaCol]

Greetings;

Been lurking on the site for awhile and enjoy the shared information. Recently acquired my father-in-laws 1974 914 1.8 It has been parked in his garage for about the last twenty years. He purchased it used in 1976 and I think he was the second owner. He has taken good care of the car and had a dealer applied under-sealer back when he bought it. The product seems to be the old school sealer, very waxy...but at least I can only find small amounts of rust. The battery tray is gone from the acid and it dripped down below, but I think not much damage.

The engine was rebuilt (stock) back in the late 80's. It still has the factory injection. I remember driving it when my wife and I were dating [almost 30 years ago now] and it ran great. Around that same time I worked as a mechanic in a VW repair shop and we always hated it when a 914 came in and look now, I own one. Life takes strange twists and turns.

I have not yet started it since the fuel tank had rust [since been repaired] and the brakes were stuck. I am rebuilding the calipers now.

I found one black wire near the ECU disconnected. Do I remember that was for grounding the Bosch tester?? Or am I just wacked??

If anyone can let me know, I would appreciate it.

Dennis