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Porsche 914 Automatic, I just couldn't resist...Added a video |
computers4kids |
Dec 6 2009, 10:49 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
1975 914 Automatic...original paint and in amazing shape, ithe interior is in fantastic condition. The only area that needs adressing are a few spots of surface rust on the fenders, trunks, hell hole, longs are perfect.
I just couldn't resist....when I saw this car come up for sale by the owner who has had it for the last 8 years, I had to buy it. When the second owner's, husband passed, the surving wife drove the car for years. As she could no longer continue to manage a clutch car, she paid a Porsche shop to convert it to an automatic using an Audi transmission. After receiving pictures from the owner, I couldn't believe how nice the the car was for the price. It wasn't until I went to see it was I shocked at the professional job the shop did converting it to an automatic. Other than the shift mechanism in the car the rest of it looks like it belongs. I'll have to massage the shifter look in the car, but other than that. I'm not to sure what I'm going to do with the car, but for now fix the little rust and drive it?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached image(s) |
ahdoman |
Dec 6 2009, 10:59 PM
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It's phonetic...Ah-D-O-Man (Audioman) Group: Members Posts: 667 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Santa Clarita, Ca. Member No.: 5,084 Region Association: Southern California |
Mark - How about documenting what was done to make it the automatic. That is really interesting!
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quadracerx |
Dec 6 2009, 10:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 427 Joined: 3-July 06 From: WA Member No.: 6,366 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Wow...thats cool...any idea what Audi trans they used? that looks really good....
Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
scotty |
Dec 6 2009, 11:05 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
Wow indeed! Details! I agree that it would be interesting to see *how* they managed it.
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computers4kids |
Dec 6 2009, 11:06 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Mark - How about documenting what was done to make it the automatic. That is really interesting! Wow...thats cool...any idea what Audi trans they used? that looks really good.... Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) When I get time, I will keep track of the the parts used. I don't plan on pulling it apart qute yet...but someday. The transmission is from an Audi 5000. |
markb |
Dec 6 2009, 11:09 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Is that the one from Los Osos that Franz did?
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computers4kids |
Dec 6 2009, 11:12 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
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JRust |
Dec 6 2009, 11:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,310 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm curious how it drives too? How does the gearing feel? The whole console sits a little to high for my taste. Still for something that wasn't original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Not to bad
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computers4kids |
Dec 6 2009, 11:16 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
I'm curious how it drives too? How does the gearing feel? The whole console sits a little to high for my taste. Still for something that wasn't original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Not to bad I'm thinking I'll probably ditch the console for sure...won't look too bad then. I think the reason the mechanic left the console is because on the other side he customized it where the temp and amp gauge still shows...looks a bid odd from the passenger view. It's been sitting for a year...need to go through it before some real road testing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
jim_hoyland |
Dec 7 2009, 07:59 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,544 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Is the mechanic that did the install still around ? I noticed those late bumpers don't have the mini tits, is there a metal bar with shocks behind the rubber ?
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Gint |
Dec 7 2009, 08:02 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,094 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'm curious how it drives too? How does the gearing feel? The whole console sits a little to high for my taste. Still for something that wasn't original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Not to bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Me too! That's cool. |
computers4kids |
Dec 7 2009, 08:24 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
Intersting enough, this conversion was done about 10 years ago and has been driven ever since up to about a year ago.
If it's light engough when I get home this week from work, I'll try to snap a couple pics of the conversion. They won't tell the story enough but it's a start. I know the 914 community could benefit from a "how to, what parts to use" conversion write-up, so as time passes I'll try to accumulate as much info as possible with part/application numbers as pass that along. I don't want to pull the tranny at this point to discover the flywheel setup, but perhaps there's an inspection plate under there somewhere were a can take a peek. Jim, I hadn't even noticed the mini tits not being there...good eye. I don't see any holes but? Just picked-up the car yesterday, cleaned it a bit and did the full look over for rust, suspension etc etc check. |
tat2dphreak |
Dec 7 2009, 10:29 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
really cool imo. there are still people that would love to have a automatic 914 for a DD I'm sure, and this would help them out!
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charliew |
Dec 7 2009, 11:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must have been a option.
For the t4 hp cars I bet the auto from the vw would work good. My friend used to drag race a 2100 t1 in a type 3 with a auto tranny. He still has it along with several auto trannys. They don't use a tranny cooler. I'm thinking the ring gear could be swapped since it's based on the t1 application. I'm sure the audi is a much stronger tranny though. |
SirAndy |
Dec 7 2009, 11:42 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,927 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must have been a option. "Tiny Tits™" are '76 only ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Nice find! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy |
Ferg |
Dec 7 2009, 12:41 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
That console shifter looks to be from a Vanagon.
Neat find. Ferg |
JeffBowlsby |
Dec 7 2009, 02:16 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,765 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
The late 'bumper horns' were for the 75-76 cars delivered to the states of CA and MD only. This from the 1975 model year S&T manual:
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MDG |
Dec 7 2009, 04:52 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
The late 'bumper horns' were for the 75-76 cars delivered to the states of CA and MD only. because, you know, the bumpers weren't big enough already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) cool find, can't wait to hear how it drives. |
rjames |
Dec 7 2009, 04:56 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,151 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE "Tiny Tits™" are '76 only ... My '75 has 'em. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Car originally sold in Oregon but maybe came up from Cali? Back on topic- Cool find Mark! Looking forward to seeing more details. My wife would love an automatic trans 914. |
Mike Bellis |
Dec 7 2009, 08:58 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Awesome! Take some pics from the under side. I think we'd all like to see it.
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