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> 1973 2.0 Original Survivor, New brake lines
bigkensteele
post Nov 10 2012, 05:46 PM
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QUOTE(914Eric @ Nov 10 2012, 03:19 PM) *

Well...I found my first minor problem. The backpad that is on the engine wall and mounted under the seat wells has 2 of the 4 metal tabs torn away from the cardboard.

Given that it is metal riveted to cardboard...I sure don't see an easy fix. I'm sure there must be a past thread on this topic?

If you do a search, there is a fantastic thread where a guy restored the cardboard of his backpad using fiberglass. If you read that thread, you will see that it's an easy fix.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?s=&...st&p=662056
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post Nov 11 2012, 10:41 AM
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Thanks for the link Ken. That is some quality work. Going to really have to step up my game to be in that league.

Here is a pic of the engine wall after removing the backpad. The second pic is of the hell hole area from the cab side. Still no rust yet. Hope I'm as lucky when I get to the engine side.

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post Nov 11 2012, 09:12 PM
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Looks like a very solid early 73 2.0!
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post Nov 12 2012, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(914Eric @ Nov 7 2012, 05:02 PM) *

[...my VIN is 47329-01147, ...


You should add your VIN to the site db. In the upper right margin you should see "914 Info", click on that and go to "members VIN numbers" and add yours...
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post Nov 12 2012, 11:59 AM
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Good luck with your resto....I'm sure it will bring back great memories
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post Nov 12 2012, 02:39 PM
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Thanks Zack and 396...Been looking forward to doing this for a long time. Will absolutely bring back memories and be a labor of love. Going to take it slow and steady...refurbishing one mechanical system at a time. Brakes/shocks/suspension, fuel tank and fuel lines, all the electrical, and of course the engine and fuel injection.

Jim...My VIN and other info is now in the 914World database.

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post Nov 12 2012, 03:57 PM
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I tried a simple trick that I found in Dr. 914s Tricks and Tips 700 book. Wash the seat belts, spray with scotchguard, and then full extend them and lube.

Didn’t really work. Might have helped a little, but no more than 25%. I guess those 40 year old springs have just lost their spring. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Nov 12 2012, 05:10 PM
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Get a hold of Paul (PRS914-6 on the site)...he rewinds springs for the seat belts.
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post Nov 13 2012, 09:22 PM
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Front bumper and panel removed.


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post Nov 14 2012, 09:41 AM
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Wow, nice car. And thx for those previous posts, Andy. I discovered that one of mine is this early '73. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Nov 14 2012, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Nov 14 2012, 07:41 AM) *

I discovered that one of mine is this early '73. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Nice!

The front bumber is in great shape. A little polishing and it should be good as new.

The front panel has a few bumps and bruises, but should be able to be straightened up without too much trouble.

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post Nov 15 2012, 01:01 PM
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Pulled off the gravel shield so I can drain and pull out the fuel tank.

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post Nov 15 2012, 01:14 PM
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post Nov 15 2012, 01:46 PM
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There really is no rust on that sucker! pretty amazing
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post Nov 15 2012, 03:50 PM
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Since I was under there, I snapped a few more.

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post Nov 15 2012, 03:54 PM
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Curious what this little (Steering?) access panel is?

Hard to see in the pic, but there is a nut there...so it must come off.

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post Nov 15 2012, 06:51 PM
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That little nut on the lower left is welded to the floor so you can bolt something in from the other side (gas pedal?) Don't try to remove it.
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post Nov 16 2012, 12:13 PM
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Seems straight and original coating appears in good order. A few spots where there is a little cracking in the coating from age.

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post Nov 16 2012, 08:44 PM
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That little nut on the lower left is welded to the floor so you can bolt something in from the other side (gas pedal?) Don't try to remove it.


Yep, gas pedal mount.
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post Nov 16 2012, 10:24 PM
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Yep, gas pedal mount.


Thanks Garold...and nellums.

Still haven't got the tank out yet. Dad must of just fueled up last time he drove. Sounds like there is 10-15 gallons of fuel in the tank, and I haven't figured out an easy way to drain it yet. I could do a couple of gallons at a time...But that really sounds messy.

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