 Newbie resurrecting a 914: I have questions., 1973 914 being brought back to life after 27 years in storage. |
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| CptTripps |
 May 27 2014, 01:38 PM
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:: Punch and Pie ::  Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ May 25 2014, 07:41 PM)  Did anyone else notice where the wrecker driver hooked the car? That has to be a pretty solid car or it would have folded up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Nice Start! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) You're in good hands here. QUOTE(Portia @ May 27 2014, 03:34 PM) New Question: Which company makes the best-fitting restoration parts? Is one better than another? |
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| rhodyguy |
May 28 2014, 11:43 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,098 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
congrats on the new car. being new to these cars i suggest you formulate a game plan. sort out one issue/project at a time and don't start with a big pile of parts in the garage. get the fuel system sorted from tank to rear firewall exit point. buy a haynes manual if you don't have one.
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| GeorgeRud |
May 28 2014, 12:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Restoration design does make some great stuff. Also, Brad Mayeur at 914Ltd has a stiffening kit that fits over the current sills and certainly strengthens that area (as an alternative). The other area to carefully inspect is the 'hell hole' (the area under the battery where the battery acid tends to accumulate along with debris and rots the metal).
No matter which you use, be sure to properly support the door openings so the chassis doesn't twist while welding them in. I'd also suggest making the car safe first, then take things one step at a time. |
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| Portia |
Jun 6 2014, 03:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 25-May 14 From: Omaha, NE Member No.: 17,396 Region Association: None |
Thanks everyone for your replies so far!
New question: How to remove fog lights? I have one with a cracked lens. Do I have to remove the bumper? I took the grille off, but it appears that the attaching screw is inaccessible. |
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