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post Feb 2 2013, 09:39 PM
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Hello all,

I am a new member so take it easy on me!

I just pulled this car out of a garage about a month ago. This is an original 1973 2.0L 914. The Vin number matches, color code and engine number as well. I just bought this off the second owner who hasn't driven it since 1986 where it sat in his garage untouched.
I towed it home put on some tires, some new shocks,battery, fresh gas and checked the oil. I drove it to work the next day and put 70 miles on it. Everything works on the car and i am enjoying every second i get to drive her. I live in southern California and looking for a good mechanic to go through the motor a little better after sitting for so long.

Oh ya, I have to say this car has been a true Southern California (OG) garage queen, when I say no rust there is no rust and this including rockers and hell hole!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Please help and can't wait to be a member of this community.


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post Feb 2 2013, 09:44 PM
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You live in southern Cal, I think you could find a bunch of local "good mechanics" for the price of some beer and barbeque
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post Feb 2 2013, 09:45 PM
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Nice find!! First thing is the fuel lines. If you still have the plastic fuel lines get rid of them. Fuel fires are the worst with these cars. Next is the brakes.
Buy a Haynes a manual and enjoy!! They are great cars!!
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post Feb 2 2013, 10:31 PM
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You live in southern Cal, I think you could find a bunch of local "good mechanics" for the price of some beer and barbeque



I hope beer and BBQ will do it!
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post Feb 2 2013, 10:32 PM
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Nice find!! First thing is the fuel lines. If you still have the plastic fuel lines get rid of them. Fuel fires are the worst with these cars. Next is the brakes.
Buy a Haynes a manual and enjoy!! They are great cars!!



I understand on brakes, good to know on fuel lines and that will be on the top of the list. Thanks
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post Feb 2 2013, 10:47 PM
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Nice score but you have to do something about that blue eye shadow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Feb 2 2013, 10:52 PM
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have to do something about that blue eye shadow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)


I was thinking the same thing ...............cute
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post Feb 2 2013, 10:54 PM
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Nice score but you have to do something about that blue eye shadow... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)



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post Feb 2 2013, 11:54 PM
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Nice find!! First thing is the fuel lines. If you still have the plastic fuel lines get rid of them. Fuel fires are the worst with these cars. Next is the brakes.
Buy a Haynes a manual and enjoy!! They are great cars!!



I understand on brakes, good to know on fuel lines and that will be on the top of the list. Thanks

Here's a link to the recommended metal fuel lines. i would also check every fuel line under the tank and on the motor.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=110158
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post Feb 3 2013, 04:10 AM
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......... I towed it home put on some tires, some new shocks,battery, fresh gas and checked the oil.


Checked the oil or changed the oil? If it's still 1986 oil, might want to change that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) .

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post Feb 3 2013, 06:32 AM
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First....congratulation on the nice score! Looks like an appearance group car.
Why can't I ever find one like that?

Second....you must like living dangerously. Assuming that your post describes everything you did to the car the old oil has broken down, rubber lines are probably rotten, fuels lines and injector seals are ready to turn your car into a rolling BBQ, etc. you get the picture.

Take some time to change those items for your safety and post some more pictures!
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post Feb 3 2013, 07:04 AM
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You live in southern Cal, I think you could find a bunch of local "good mechanics" for the price of some beer and barbeque



I hope beer and BBQ will do it!


Beer works good around here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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Here's an easy fix for the Blue Eyeshadow

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post Feb 3 2013, 07:32 AM
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Welcome to the madness. Get your checkbook ready!

Change those old fuel hoses now. Make sure they are rated for fuel injection. You don't want this to happen to you.


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QUOTE(914socal @ Feb 2 2013, 11:31 PM) *

QUOTE(Kirmizi @ Feb 2 2013, 07:44 PM) *

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You live in southern Cal, I think you could find a bunch of local "good mechanics" for the price of some beer and barbeque



I hope beer and BBQ will do it!


Beer works good around here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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Here's an easy fix for the Blue Eyeshadow

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) easier than trying to match the rest of the old paint.

Mine is a little different, same concept. But not exactly factory correct.
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post Feb 3 2013, 10:00 AM
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Check around for the "good" body shop(s) in your area. Any one of them can match the paint. Job done "right".
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post Feb 3 2013, 10:05 AM
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Most any Sunday, you are invited to Slits' Asshole Garage, Riverside, CA., home of the ham-fisted, backyard, shade-tree mechanics. Saturdays by appointment!

Our motto ... "It may be running now, but just wait till we get our hands on it!"

Cocktails as early as 9 AM.

I hope this post has inspired a high level of confidence in our abilities. We have all the necessary tools, BFH, soft wire, duct tape, JBWeld, pliers and pipe wrench.

Also home of the biannual G&R All 914 Rusty Parts Swap Meet and Animal Flesh Roasting Festival. Look for the 24th reincarnation of this momentous event sometime in late April.

We are PCA approved as if we care.

Join the rest of the NARP Porcupines for our annual Route 66 run April 5 -7th. Our motto is, "We party in obscure parking lots". Powered by Cassadores Tequila.

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post Feb 3 2013, 10:10 AM
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Most any Sunday, you are invited to Slits' Asshole Garage, Riverside, CA., home of the ham-fisted, backyard, shade-tree mechanics. Saturdays by appointment!

Our motto ... "It may be running now, but just wait till we get our hands on it!"

Cocktails as early as 9 AM.

I hope this post has inspired a high level of confidence in our abilities. We have all the necessary tools, BFH, soft wire, duct tape, JBWeld, pliers and pipe wrench.

Also home of the biannual G&R All 914 Rusty Parts Swap Meet and Animal Flesh Roasting Festival. Look for the 24th reincarnation of this momentous event sometime in late April.

We are PCA approved as if we care.

Join the rest of the NARP Porcupines for our annual Route 66 run April 5 -7th. Our motto is, "We party in obscure parking lots". Powered by Cassadores Tequila.

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9AM??? What happened to drinking all night? Man you're getting old... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Feb 3 2013, 12:17 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Feb 3 2013, 08:05 AM) *

Most any Sunday, you are invited to Slits' Asshole Garage, Riverside, CA., home of the ham-fisted, backyard, shade-tree mechanics. Saturdays by appointment!

Our motto ... "It may be running now, but just wait till we get our hands on it!"

Cocktails as early as 9 AM.

I hope this post has inspired a high level of confidence in our abilities. We have all the necessary tools, BFH, soft wire, duct tape, JBWeld, pliers and pipe wrench.

Also home of the biannual G&R All 914 Rusty Parts Swap Meet and Animal Flesh Roasting Festival. Look for the 24th reincarnation of this momentous event sometime in late April.

We are PCA approved as if we care.

Join the rest of the NARP Porcupines for our annual Route 66 run April 5 -7th. Our motto is, "We party in obscure parking lots". Powered by Cassadores Tequila.

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Ron I did not know that you work on Sundays there.
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post Feb 3 2013, 01:12 PM
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Most any Sunday, you are invited to Slits' Asshole Garage, Riverside, CA., home of the ham-fisted, backyard, shade-tree mechanics. Saturdays by appointment!

Our motto ... "It may be running now, but just wait till we get our hands on it!"

Cocktails as early as 9 AM.

I hope this post has inspired a high level of confidence in our abilities. We have all the necessary tools, BFH, soft wire, duct tape, JBWeld, pliers and pipe wrench.

Also home of the biannual G&R All 914 Rusty Parts Swap Meet and Animal Flesh Roasting Festival. Look for the 24th reincarnation of this momentous event sometime in late April.

We are PCA approved as if we care.

Join the rest of the NARP Porcupines for our annual Route 66 run April 5 -7th. Our motto is, "We party in obscure parking lots". Powered by Cassadores Tequila.

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Make sure you have your Chastity Belt on - these guys like Brokeback Style (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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Car looks great, amazing find! Love to see those 73 2.0's...


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Hello all,

I am a new member so take it easy on me!

I just pulled this car out of a garage about a month ago. This is an original 1973 2.0L 914. The Vin number matches, color code and engine number as well. I just bought this off the second owner who hasn't driven it since 1986 where it sat in his garage untouched.
I towed it home put on some tires, some new shocks,battery, fresh gas and checked the oil. I drove it to work the next day and put 70 miles on it. Everything works on the car and i am enjoying every second i get to drive her. I live in southern California and looking for a good mechanic to go through the motor a little better after sitting for so long.

Oh ya, I have to say this car has been a true Southern California (OG) garage queen, when I say no rust there is no rust and this including rockers and hell hole!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Please help and can't wait to be a member of this community.
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