1973 2.0 Original Survivor, New brake lines |
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1973 2.0 Original Survivor, New brake lines |
914Eric |
Nov 7 2012, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well I'm a newbie, but looking forward to help, comments, and thoughts as I bring my 73 x19 2.0 back to life. It is Phoenix Red, and I am the original owner, well my dad was, but it was always his and my car. I drove the car to my senior prom in 1974.
Dad passed a few years ago, and I finally freed up the time to get started refurbishing it this winter. This is an original California car has been in storage since 1993. I got it out of storage last month after making room in my shop, and am beginning to take it apart. I will post pictures as I go and keep a running blog going so all of you guys (and gals) can keep me from messing anything up. I want to do it right. Thread Index Pages 1-2 Intro photos; 3 Rear tunnel access; 4 seat belts, underbody; 5 fuel tank removal; 6 shocks, sway bars, brakes; 7 engine; 8 engine, ECU; 9 hell hole; 10-11 exhaust; 12-13 originality; 14 wheel align; 15 heater hoses; 16 heat exchangers; engine out; 17 vacuum elbow, fuel pump; 18 wiring; thermostat; 19 cooling flaps, pedal board; 20 pedal cluster; 21 cooling fan; 22 main seals, injector manifolds, rotor; 23 thermostat |
partwerks |
Nov 9 2012, 05:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 7-September 06 From: Grand Island, NE Member No.: 6,787 |
Don't know the the aluminum deck plate on the door and threshold was original?
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nathansnathan |
Nov 9 2012, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Laguna Beach, CA Member No.: 11,782 Region Association: None |
Don't know the the aluminum deck plate on the door and threshold was original? I don't think that is original. It looks like there is some trim on the edge of the outside of the driver door also that would have been added. The hood badge and the 'porsche' badge on the back, and can't tell, but the shift knob looks to be added also, and the muffler. The positive stripe porsche sticker on the rocker is different, but cool- the positive ones were applied at the dealer I've read, so they decided to put it there I guess instead of above where they usually are. That is a sweet 914 though. Have you checked in front of the computer for rust, like in front of the battery stand, down in the nook there? -that's where the real hell hole would be lurking. Pics of the motor? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
914Eric |
Nov 9 2012, 11:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Don't know the the aluminum deck plate on the door and threshold was original? I don't think that is original. It looks like there is some trim on the edge of the outside of the driver door also that would have been added. The hood badge and the 'porsche' badge on the back, and can't tell, but the shift knob looks to be added also, and the muffler. The positive stripe porsche sticker on the rocker is different, but cool- the positive ones were applied at the dealer I've read, so they decided to put it there I guess instead of above where they usually are. That is a sweet 914 though. Have you checked in front of the computer for rust, like in front of the battery stand, down in the nook there? -that's where the real hell hole would be lurking. Pics of the motor? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The brushed aluminum kick plates on the doors and thresholds were added by the dealer (Greene in Norwalk Calif) as was the Porsche stripe. Since they were put on by the dealer before sale, I consider them original. I know all the front and rear badges are original and verify exactly with Dr. Johnson's authenticity guide. Yes there is an aftermarket muffler on it, but I still have the original as well. There is some rust on the battery tray, but I haven't gotten to the engine compartment yet. Patients...I'm getting there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm going to be dropping the engine in the next month or so, but I guess I can snap a couple through the engine lid just to get something of the engine. Haven't examined the hell hole yet...I'm afraid...Everything else has turned out better than I had hoped and I know that is my last hurdle...other than getting the engine purring again. |
dlkawashima |
Nov 9 2012, 11:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,749 Joined: 1-October 10 From: San Jose Member No.: 12,234 Region Association: Northern California |
I know all the front and rear badges are original and verify exactly with Dr. Johnson's authenticity guide. I don't mean to bust your balls, but that "PORSCHE" badge on the back of the car really doesn't look right. I looked through the Doc Johnson book and can't find anything regarding that badge. I only mention this because it seems from your posts that you are trying to keep the car as original as possible. |
914Eric |
Nov 9 2012, 11:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 7-November 12 From: Northern Idaho Member No.: 15,125 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I know all the front and rear badges are original and verify exactly with Dr. Johnson's authenticity guide. I don't mean to bust your balls, but that "PORSCHE" badge on the back of the car really doesn't look right. I looked through the Doc Johnson book and can't find anything regarding that badge. I only mention this because it seems from your posts that you are trying to keep the car as original as possible. Dave...very interesting. I went back through the Doc Johnson book and it seems you are correct. I checked the engine cover lettering and the 914 2.0 lettering in the book, but seems I didn't check the PORSCHE lettering. Since the dealer added the aluminum kick plates and Porsche stripes on the rocker panels...Seems they also added the black anodized Porsche badge as well. Guess I'll chock it up to another "Dealer upgrade". That is the nice thing about being the original owner...I know for a fact that it was there when we brought it home. This is exactly why I wanted to do this restore on 914 World, because I knew there were a lot of people who know more than I. Thanks for your help. |
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