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> Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L, I dont know where to start from
Asheikh
post Apr 29 2020, 01:25 PM
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Hi guys, I love THIS website ever since I came across it a few years back.

I want to start off by thanking all the members for creating such a great community and a special thank you to the people who took the initiative in starting it.

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I will try and keep this short.

My name is Ali Sheikh (can call me Ali) I am 32 years old and I live in Lahore, Pakistan.

My father went to Syracuse University in the 70s for his undergrad and that's when he bought a 914 74 2.0L in silver with black interior.after my father was done from university he brought the car back with him to Pakistan.

all of his close ones loved his 914 and I got to hear a ton of great stories about the car from my father and all of the people that ever came across it.

Anyhow the car ended up being neglected over the decades to the point where it ended up being scrap.

the reason for the neglect was that the car started off with having engine heating problems and that too in a very short period of it being imported. not long after that, it ran into heavy engine problems which nobody understood at the time in the country.

it was then parked around indoors and sometimes outdoors in different family garages. Slowly over the decades it just ended up to a point that there wasn't much left to it other than the body. someone also stole the engine while it was parked at one of the locations, probably an open car parking lot.


the dilemma is that I love the car and have been wanting to fix it and don't know where to start from.

Pakistan does not allow the import of used cars that are more than 4 years old. otherwise, I would have probably just bought a few of these. This is the only 914 in the country and their cant be another. unless the government decided to change the law which is unlikely to happen.

there are many great classic car enthusiasts in the country and loads of classic cars but only 1 914.

just been busy with all kinds of other bs in life. I have finally decided to put my money where my mouth is and go for it.

I have 0 car welding or mechanical background, I have read many amazing builds here which got me very confused as to which setup to go for.
the great subi conversions like the ankle-biter 914, to some crazy amazing Porsche conversions cayenne engines, cayman engines. the flat 6 conversions. all beautiful masterpieces. to each there own, I love the black 914 restomod canepa. I appreciate all of them.

I have been reading up on builds for the past 5 years or more on and off and I just can't get enough of it. I have gotten the germs for the 914 now and I can not stop thinking about my 914.

I have been in contact with dr.914, what a great man I highly respect him for his guidance and help. I believe if it weren't for him maybe 914s wouldn't be what they are today in some way or the other. cant place my finger on what exactly.

I am pretty sure I can restore my 914 now with help from 914world and dr.914.
Plus with the amount of will I have now, I think we will figure a way out.

I need to find a great mechanically sound 914 74 2.0L or better. I will strip all parts from it, for my 914.

I would love to build 914 6 Gt but don't have the budget to drop $100,000+ In one go to do so or the technical mindset.

I will appreciate all the help I can find here.

I plan on outsourcing parts of the build to others with experience in the business but trust me I wish I had the technical abilities to do everything my self like most of you guys.

The good news is I got Porsche Pakistan to quote me on complete bodywork restoration, repaint, and reassembly of all the parts I provide. Surprisingly it's not that bad and I have asked the owner of Porsche Pakistan to give me a discount I will post that here once he gives me a new quote.

I feel as if I need everyone on here to give me input on the build I will start sharing the current pictures of the project. I will also share some inspirational images, videos, and features that have inspired me for now and later. (what is the best way to share lots of pictures in a post)

any help, information, and ideas will be highly appreciated

kind regards

Ali
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Asheikh   Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Apr 29 2020, 01:25 PM
Asheikh   https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=1rpM...L3ua...   Apr 29 2020, 01:41 PM
914werke   Greeting & welcome Ali (although it sounds lik...   Apr 29 2020, 01:49 PM
Tdskip   Welcome Ali - we are happy you are here, please do...   Apr 29 2020, 06:51 PM
PanelBilly   The world just keeps getting smaller. I think you...   Apr 29 2020, 09:53 PM
ndfrigi   @asheikh Looks like you have a very good solid ro...   Apr 30 2020, 12:51 AM
Asheikh   .   Apr 30 2020, 02:55 PM
ndfrigi   Thoughts on picking this up for a 914 6 conversio...   Apr 30 2020, 03:16 PM
Asheikh   Really nice car the blue one also. Unfortunately ...   Apr 30 2020, 03:50 PM
Cairo94507   :wttc: Hi Ali - After looking at the pictures you ...   Apr 30 2020, 05:05 PM
FlacaProductions   Welcome @Asheikh - I've been to Lahore a num...   Apr 30 2020, 05:07 PM
Olympic 914   Why the odd boxed section it the rear trunk? Was ...   May 1 2020, 12:57 PM
mrholland2   Why the odd boxed section it the rear trunk? Was...   Feb 11 2021, 06:43 PM
Asheikh   My older brother tried fitting in some garbage Toy...   Feb 12 2021, 10:12 AM
Asheikh   hi guys thank you for the positive feed back pan...   May 1 2020, 03:25 PM
Asheikh   Finally sent my car to the workshop   Feb 9 2021, 11:45 AM
Asheikh   At the workshop   Feb 9 2021, 11:49 AM
Asheikh   Going to disassemble the complete suspension syste...   Feb 9 2021, 11:51 AM
Asheikh   Hope I’ll be able to get the calipers repaired l...   Feb 9 2021, 11:54 AM
Asheikh   RE: Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Feb 9 2021, 11:56 AM
Asheikh   Out Gonna restore what I can locally I have order...   Feb 9 2021, 12:01 PM
Asheikh   RE: Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Feb 9 2021, 12:04 PM
Asheikh   Wondering if this is repairable   Feb 9 2021, 12:05 PM
Asheikh   RE: Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Feb 9 2021, 12:06 PM
Asheikh   Going to send all the following parts for powder c...   Feb 10 2021, 05:14 AM
Asheikh   Trailing arms   Feb 10 2021, 05:56 AM
Asheikh   Trailing arms   Feb 10 2021, 05:58 AM
Asheikh   RE: Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Feb 10 2021, 06:01 AM
Asheikh   ....   Feb 10 2021, 06:13 AM
Superhawk996   Wow! Way to get after it. Nice job getting t...   Feb 11 2021, 09:46 AM
Asheikh   Wow! Way to get after it. Nice job getting ...   Feb 11 2021, 12:54 PM
Superhawk996   .... Can you help me move this over this under g...   Feb 11 2021, 01:19 PM
Superhawk996   @clayperrine Doesn't this thread belong over ...   Feb 11 2021, 10:47 AM
ClayPerrine   [b]@[url=http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s...   Feb 11 2021, 03:35 PM
Asheikh   Thank you so much for the support :D [b]@[url...   Feb 12 2021, 10:10 AM
type47fan   :wttc: Hi Ali, Welcome and you're in the right...   Feb 11 2021, 11:42 AM
bkrantz   Your car and parts look good so far. Any rust in ...   Feb 11 2021, 09:21 PM
Asheikh   The floor pans were kinda flimsy and has rusted aw...   Feb 12 2021, 10:13 AM
steuspeed   If it's the only 914 in Pakistan, I would make...   Feb 12 2021, 01:58 AM
Asheikh   That's the final plan. :wub: If it's th...   Feb 12 2021, 10:15 AM
Asheikh   RE: Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Feb 12 2021, 09:59 AM
Asheikh   RE: Looking to restore my 914 74 2.0 L   Feb 12 2021, 10:02 AM
ClayPerrine   Check the powdercoating on the rear trailing arms....   Feb 12 2021, 10:23 AM
Asheikh   I have bought a complete rebuilt engine and transm...   Feb 12 2021, 10:27 AM
Stuckon914   Impressive manual sheetmetal shaping. Looks to be ...   Feb 14 2021, 08:58 PM
Asheikh   More   Feb 19 2021, 07:53 AM
Asheikh   More   Feb 19 2021, 07:56 AM
Asheikh   My elephant racing 914 suspension Restoration kit ...   Feb 19 2021, 08:04 AM
Asheikh   Also I’m looking for part number 4 on this pictu...   Feb 19 2021, 08:12 AM
burton73   Most of the 914 have clutch tube issues as it is j...   Feb 19 2021, 02:01 PM
Asheikh   Most of the 914 have clutch tube issues as it is ...   Feb 19 2021, 09:16 PM
914werke   RUST! even in an arid climate as Pakistan it a...   Feb 19 2021, 09:40 PM
Asheikh   Some pics to make up for the late update   Mar 23 2021, 09:33 AM
FlacaProductions   That's some good work - nice progress!   Mar 23 2021, 09:35 AM
Asheikh   And more   Mar 23 2021, 09:43 AM
kroelofsen   :Qarl: That is really nice work! A 914 must b...   Mar 23 2021, 10:50 AM


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