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> The charm of an early 1.7, What is it?
orthobiz
post Sep 19 2016, 05:51 AM
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I'm looking at possibly buying an unmolested 1971 and as the owner of two 1974's, what is there to recommend the early cars? I'm thinking about the prone-to-failure window cranks, fixed passenger seat, unreinforced doors, oil bath air filter, tail shifter, central vent, etc. as potential liabilities rather than assets. Am I wrong? Gotta admit, I think steelies rule!

Also, is it possible to have textured seats with smooth vinyl door panels? Johnson's book says the textured seats were "available" but "apparently not fitted."

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Paul
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orthobiz   The charm of an early 1.7   Sep 19 2016, 05:51 AM
Garland   Paul, I've owned many early teeners over the y...   Sep 19 2016, 06:04 AM
rgalla9146   I don't know about the smooth door/textured se...   Sep 19 2016, 08:11 AM
mepstein   I like the early cars. Light. Classic look. Simple...   Sep 19 2016, 09:12 AM
jrblackbox   I love my little 71 1.7 peashooter, even though it...   Sep 19 2016, 10:55 AM
SKL1   Interior vinyl can be very confusing. My '71 ...   Sep 19 2016, 02:07 PM
jrblackbox   Interior vinyl can be very confusing. My '71...   Sep 19 2016, 02:26 PM
era vulgaris   I'm looking at possibly buying an unmolested ...   Sep 19 2016, 04:45 PM
mark04usa   Early 914 1.7 is a simple, honest car. Fun to driv...   Sep 19 2016, 08:12 PM
mepstein   Early 914 1.7 is a simple, honest car. Fun to dri...   Sep 20 2016, 05:20 AM
Chris Pincetich   Older is cooler :shades2: 'nuff said :beer2:...   Sep 19 2016, 10:11 PM
porsche913b_sp   No kidding my stocker 1.7 is gutless. I have to ...   Sep 20 2016, 08:01 AM
396   No kidding my stocker 1.7 is gutless. I have to...   Sep 20 2016, 08:20 AM
mepstein   No kidding my stocker 1.7 is gutless. I have t...   Sep 20 2016, 08:29 AM
Rav914   I loved my '70. The windshield wiper switch, ...   Sep 20 2016, 10:11 AM
mark04usa   You folks with "gutless" 1.7's must ...   Sep 20 2016, 11:37 AM
Garland   You folks with "gutless" 1.7's must...   Sep 20 2016, 11:51 AM
914_teener   You folks with "gutless" 1.7's mus...   Sep 20 2016, 12:06 PM
porsche913b_sp   You folks with "gutless" 1.7's must...   Sep 20 2016, 12:19 PM
914_teener   You folks with "gutless" 1.7's mus...   Sep 20 2016, 12:39 PM
Chris Pincetich   My 1.7 is breathing through a bigger intake and ex...   Sep 20 2016, 01:30 PM
orthobiz   Appreciate all the responses. I'm getting clos...   Sep 21 2016, 03:13 PM
orthobiz   If things go as planned, i'll have a light ivo...   Sep 22 2016, 08:35 PM
dcheek   If things go as planned, i'll have a light iv...   Sep 26 2016, 01:02 PM
mepstein   The early 1.7 was my first car when I was 16. Boug...   Sep 26 2016, 02:05 PM


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