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| sclarke7171 |
 Apr 11 2011, 05:37 AM
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Owning a Porsche is a Sickness, So is a Volvo  Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 8-April 11 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 12,908 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand  |
Hi all,
Well let me tell you a little about me and my 914 Myself, Live in Melbourne, Australia. 40yo Tradesman. 2 sons, Ben ansd Alex. Divorced so i have all the time in the world for cars... My car relationship. Cut my teeth on the cars from the BMC stable and Volvo's... Had many British cars, incliuding a mint Austin 1800 Utility. Many Volvo's and rallied a few as well. Current car fleet is 2 Landrover 110's, Volvo 242GT, Ford Tbird 1978 RHD, Volvo 850R estate, 2010 Holden Ute and of course the 1975 914 2.0 So what convinced me to buy a Porsche?? 10 years ago i nearly bought a 968CS.... i so wanted it, but bought another property instead.... i still want it...lol I was at a car auction in March and was looking at the Volvo 850R i bought and saw the 914 on the program, so i had a look and did some quick research on the net. It was listed as a 1973 1.7 litre. But later forund out a 1975 2.0 GC engine It had been writen off by the insurance company due to water damage, as we had a flash flood that gave it a fresh0 water swim. So i bid on it, bought it and took it home 1st thing was to find what was missing as the previous owner had attempted to repaint it with a Pressure pack spray can. Wipers were missing and a few small trim items like badges and books ect.. Masking Tape had been left on the trim for the past year as the $50 paint job did not go to plan....lol so lots of citrus oil and its coming off... A dry out in a mates heated spray booth revealled all the problems..... Bugger all... Engine was drained and dried and oils changed 5 times before i was happy it was not wet.... Gear box was water tight, but oils changed anyhow... It took some playing with to get started, the D-Jet was being typical, but my luck is i know D-jet like the back of my hand as i have had many Volvo's with D-Jet... and plenty of spare parts laying around.... Have to try a Volvo 164 Pressure switch to see if they work..... But last weekend i took it out for a Drive and was very happy, it's just like a Beetle with attitude.... Ha Ha.... So i'll post Pix soon.... Lots to do, but i'm getting it ready for a RWC so i can get it registered.. Ive bought a few things of Fleabay for it, like wiper arms, headlight motors and lots of books..... So after i get it on the Road and i make room in my Factory, i'll strip the yellow paint off and work out if it goes back to the Original Gold or the Grey it was painted in the 80's or a new colour...... History as i know it... Imported in 1993 from the US, Converted in Western Australia (poorly) and then registered there.... it came to Victoria in the past 3 years and the owner neglected it.... i wont say who he was, but im disheartened as i contacted him asking many questions and was given the cold shoulder.... the parts missing like badges, trim and wiper arms he claimed he threw out after the flood as they were damaged... I find that hard to believe.. He also said he had a box of new parts he threw out.... I'm not fussed to be honest as it was a cheap car, cheap enough i payed for it with the cash i was carrying at the time..... So that's me and my 914 Question, What colour do i paint it, its not getting a full Resto yet as i want to use it and enjoy it before it ends up in bits for the next 8 years while i rebuild it...lol Regards Clarkie |
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| Gint |
Apr 11 2011, 05:39 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,071 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
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| PThompson509 |
Apr 11 2011, 06:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 132 Joined: 9-August 05 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 4,564 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome to the World. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Sounds like you really have your hands full with this one. As for the color, I've always been told to stick to the original color unless I was willing to completely strip the old paint off. Cheers Peter |
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| sclarke7171 |
Apr 11 2011, 07:20 AM
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Owning a Porsche is a Sickness, So is a Volvo Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 8-April 11 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 12,908 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Original Colour is 99
It was painted in and out, in a grey. But done badly I'll look at it as it comes. I know what I'm like lol I worked in a euro panel shop for 5 years when I was in my 20's So paint is no issue Gold looks good on Volvo and merc. Not 914's. Lol Clarkie QUOTE(PThompson509 @ Apr 11 2011, 10:53 PM)  Welcome to the World. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Sounds like you really have your hands full with this one. As for the color, I've always been told to stick to the original color unless I was willing to completely strip the old paint off. Cheers Peter |
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| db9146 |
Apr 11 2011, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None 
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Hi Clarkie,
Welcome!!!! Made a trip to Melbourne and Sidney years ago....really loved it. Beautiful country and nice folks! Hope to make it back someday. Good luck with the 'teener. Lots of knowledge and good advice here. Please take advantage of it. Regards! |
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| edwin |
Apr 11 2011, 07:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 321 Joined: 20-May 09 From: Australia Member No.: 10,384 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Hi there
Good to see another local car. I live in Ballarat so close by. I just got my second 914 on the road in November. (the first is still on the rotiserie in the shed) Would be good to catch up and see the collection. I was at a local car show Last week and another 2 showed up from melbourne and i know Rick who is on here has one in geelong too. Cheers Edwin |
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 11 2011, 07:57 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| Spoke |
Apr 11 2011, 08:02 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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You've come to the right place. If you need parts, someone here has them. Let's see that little rascal. I get bored reading. Need some photos. |
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| JRust |
Apr 11 2011, 08:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Welcome to the world. Sounds like you are off to a great start. I didn't even hear anything about rust issues (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) . Hopefully that means you have a very solid car. Congrats
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| Andyrew |
Apr 11 2011, 10:15 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors
99 is a custom color per sample if Im reading the color code right... Could you take some pics of the color (Go under the car, scrape some paint off and get some good color pics. Custom colors are rare! Depending on the color and your goal with the car I would say try and match it!! |
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| Socalandy |
Apr 11 2011, 10:43 AM
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Its got to be Yellow!!! Group: Members Posts: 2,432 Joined: 29-August 09 From: Orange Member No.: 10,742 Region Association: Southern California |
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| Tom_T |
Apr 11 2011, 11:12 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Apr 11 2011, 09:15 AM) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors 99 is a custom color per sample if Im reading the color code right... Could you take some pics of the color (Go under the car, scrape some paint off and get some good color pics. Custom colors are rare! Depending on the color and your goal with the car I would say try and match it!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ... keep it the 99 color that the original buyer selected. You can also order a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, but it may just give the code number & not which color was selected. Due to the rarity of 99 colors & their extra cost at the time, it's probably worth keeping it to that when you repaint now & in the future. It will be worth more when you're done with it. You may also want to see if OZ has an exemption for vintage & classic cars to keep them LHD, rather than doing a conversion. Crayford over in the UK (POME-land (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ) did the RHD conversions back in the 70's for the UK/Commonwealth markets, but I think they only did a few/couple of 100s total. There was a topic in the Garage or Originality forums on them on here recently. It's probable that you'll find the original #99 "customer selected color" or "...color match" in an easier place to get to, where they don't usually worry about resprays. Try under the floor mats & carpet sections inside, up under the roll bar pad where the top latches are, behind the bumpers, or just pull off the rocker covers where you'll want to check for rust on the longitudinals (a common problem) - especially after the flood! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Phil Stek on here is also from Sydney, as well as a couple of other members from OZ, so you're not alone down under! Phil is coming over here in a week or so, and returning a container with stuff for his brother & his business in OZ, so he may be able to help you out with finding/shipping US parts. Look him up in the members search & PM to him. In addition to the 914 Info section at the top of this site's pages, here are some good info sources on 914 stuff: p914.com http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/ 914club.com ClubNARP.com And TheSamba.com also has a section for old Porsche parts too, as well as classified sections on here and the above websites, and evil-bay. BTW - I love the "flea-bay"! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I also did the OZ tour back in `80 to NSW etc. with our SoCal Rugby Club (Irvine Coast RFC), after we hosted their Union Club over here. Cheers Mate! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| johannes |
Apr 11 2011, 11:44 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
Welcome to the world... Many people from many countries ...
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| Drums66 |
Apr 11 2011, 12:28 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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| shoguneagle |
Apr 11 2011, 01:54 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
Welcome.
Glad to see another car will be saved and returned to driving condition for future enjoyment. It looks like you have the skills and desire to see the project through to the end which I think is commendable. Rust can be prevented which I am sure you will handle in the proper and complete manner. Look forward to more threads on your car. More pictures for sure. Steve Hurt |
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| 914-300Hemi |
Apr 11 2011, 01:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,356 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California
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| markb |
Apr 11 2011, 01:59 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
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| phillstek |
Apr 11 2011, 06:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None |
Mate, you 'd be hard pressed to find a more welcoming and helpful group of people than the members of 914world. You'll love this place and learn so much about these wonderful cars, so welcome.
As Tom has stated I am going to California next week and will be at the G&R swap meet, May 1st, so if you want me to grab some parts for you while I'm there, I'd be happy to help. Pm me and we can work something out. Phil |
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| phillstek |
Apr 11 2011, 06:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None |
Sorry,double post.
Phil |
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| silver74insocal |
Apr 11 2011, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 26-November 09 From: rancho cucamonga Member No.: 11,073 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) and i agree with phillstek, put a list together of what you need and myself and im sure all the other guys attending the rusty parts show will do what we can to get you what you need!! welcome to the madness now lets see some pics!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
oh and be sure to post what you guys need in the g and R thread so we know what to bring ya! Dave |
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