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> 1973 2.0 Original Survivor, New brake lines
914Eric
post Nov 7 2012, 04:07 PM
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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.

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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

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post Nov 7 2012, 04:16 PM
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post Nov 7 2012, 04:40 PM
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Sweet! One of the rare ones with the black windshield frames too. Nice.

'73 2.0 Phoenix Red. One of my favs too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 7 2012, 04:49 PM
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Good catch MDG. I started doing research the last year or so in preparation for the restore, and came across the fact that some had the vinyl on windshield posts, and others were painted.

It's funny because it had been in storage so long, I couldn't remember which one I had. lol

Here is a close up of the posts.
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post Nov 7 2012, 05:02 PM
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I too just got mine out of storage to get it back on the road and there's one thing I missed when I got back in it...and it's that musky car smell.

Mine in the same position as yours
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post Nov 7 2012, 05:13 PM
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Looks like my Phoenix red '73! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Nov 7 2012, 05:40 PM
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Attached ImageHere is my 73 in Baha Red.
A big thanks to all the guys in this forum for helping me with my 150 questions.
Unfortunately I have more questions.


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post Nov 7 2012, 05:42 PM
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Alright! Nice cars all. Get plenty of baggies and containers for parts. Projects get started and then unexpectedly drag out over time and things get lost.
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post Nov 7 2012, 05:43 PM
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Nice KBrunk...yours is the first one that isn't on a trailer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

Everyone that has been posted also has painted window posts.
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post Nov 7 2012, 05:53 PM
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Everyone that has been posted also has painted window posts.


One less place for rust to form!
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post Nov 7 2012, 06:09 PM
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QUOTE(914Eric @ Nov 7 2012, 06:43 PM) *

Everyone that has been posted also has painted window posts.


One less place for rust to form!


True...and I actually think it looks better painted. But given the originality of the car, I'd hate to change it. It was the first think MDG noticed when you saw the picture.
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post Nov 7 2012, 06:21 PM
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Eric,

Would love to see more pictures of your car, engine and interior, I also have a very original 73 2.0L and love to see where mine may not be original anymore.

Slather this thread with pictures!
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post Nov 7 2012, 06:42 PM
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True...and I actually think it looks better painted. But given the originality of the car, I'd hate to change it. It was the first think MDG noticed when you saw the picture.


Yes - they are fairly rare. That vinyl is probably dried out and brittle by now. You can source a proper match for it and replace if you need to. I would if it was original to my car. The texture should be the same as what's on the sail panels.
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post Nov 7 2012, 06:45 PM
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Eric,

Would love to see more pictures of your car, engine and interior, I also have a very original 73 2.0L and love to see where mine may not be original anymore.

Slather this thread with pictures!


Will do Steve. I have lots of pictures, be carful what you ask for. I made sure I took a lot so I would be able to get it back together when it's done.

And yes BRP...All parts, screws, etc...going in labeled baggies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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post Nov 7 2012, 06:50 PM
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One of the rare ones with the black windshield frames too.

First 1000 made in '73 ...

Here's some more info:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=61696

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67592

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=40443

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post Nov 7 2012, 06:54 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good luck with your restoration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 7 2012, 07:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Good luck with your restoration! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Thanks ConeDodger! Keep an eye on me so I do it right. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Nov 7 2012, 07:02 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 7 2012, 04:50 PM) *

QUOTE(MDG @ Nov 7 2012, 02:40 PM) *
One of the rare ones with the black windshield frames too.

First 1000 made in '73 ...

Here's some more info:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=61696

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=67592

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=40443

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Great info Andy...Thanks!! Also...my VIN is 47329-01147, so they must of went a little more than the first 1000 with the window post vinyl.
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post Nov 7 2012, 07:04 PM
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post Nov 7 2012, 07:13 PM
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Thanks Gint. When I get her done, Idaho to Colorado is just the kind of drive the 914 was designed for.
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