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> New 914 Owner with a few questions and a bunch of pics
swooshdave
post Jun 13 2014, 12:04 AM
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I drove this thing home yesterday. Horrible shifter, rusted brakes and my knuckles dragged on the instruments. And a silly grin for every minute.

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I'd only driven a 914 once before when I was about 17. I'd looked at one for sale. I was driving a MG Midget at the time and was smitten with the 914's handling. But the 914 was a little out of reach for this teenager back then (mid-80s).

Now the last thing I need right now is another vehicle/project but this guy at work was in a pickle. His son's car was blocking his car, and given the car that was blocked I was more than happy to help get it out... The 914 had been sitting for a couple years and one of the wheels was stuck. I went over last Friday and took the rear wheel off and tapped the e-brake lever and got it unstuck. Disks were pretty rusty too. And the car started with two year old gas.

I went over yesterday and drove the car away. We will not speak of the price. But it was low enough that I couldn't refuse.

What I know:

It's a 1973 1.7 with an EMPI single carb (looks brand new). I was very concerned about rust and there is definitely a hole under the battery. There are a couple small bubbles here and there but looking under the fenders and towards the rocker panel it looks clean. I want to pull the rocker panels to check for sure.

I assume as a 1973 it should have a side shifter but I haven't looked under to check.

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There is a big box full of new parts (rubber seals, ignition parts, gaskets, etc.)

Numbers all match (door sill, windshield, front trunk) but the engine number is throwing me off. It seems to be one digit short? From what I've seem it should be EA00… but this one is EA0… Interestingly I'm not the only person to run across this:

http://www.914club.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=154541

Tach seems to be stuck at 3k but does move above that.

There is a big binder full of paperwork that I haven't even looked at.

I need to move another car to a different garage so I can get this one inside and really take a better look at it.

Ok, so now tell me all the things I don't know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 13 2014, 02:14 AM
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Nice color. Replacing shifting bushings should improve shifting. Welcome to the madness. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 13 2014, 05:16 AM
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Nice car.

What are your plans for the car? Meaning do you want to drive it or do you want to do a restoration?

If you want to drive it, make a list of all the things that need attention and attack the items one at a time starting the ones that are most important: brakes, engine, shifter.

If you open too many issues at one time you may not be driving it too much. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 13 2014, 05:41 AM
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Wow! Nice interior! Treat the rubber seals in the parts box like they are made of gold, because they can be very expensive to replace.
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post Jun 13 2014, 07:12 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Heck that looks pretty good so far. Keep us in the loop as you inspect further.
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post Jun 13 2014, 07:54 AM
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post Jun 13 2014, 07:56 AM
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Nice!!!

That single carb is going to piss you off. Put that on your list of things to replace.


Zambezi cars are the best! I happen to have a Zambezi 73 1.7. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jun 13 2014, 08:50 AM
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If you are in Portland Oregon you are in my back yard. Congrats on the purchase.
a good local mechanic is Allen over at A&P on 82nd. I have a car going to him today, as I haven't had the time to do the work that needs to get done on it.
welcome

also were trying to get a drive in event and maybe another later thiei summer
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post Jun 13 2014, 09:00 AM
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Congrats & (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) The madness is just beginning for you & this is the place for it... we're all nuts here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 13 2014, 11:58 AM
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post Jun 13 2014, 01:16 PM
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I would start with safety items first. Overhaul the brake calipers. Replace (not rebuild) the master cylinder. PMB Performance can help you there. Replace the plastic fuel lines in the tunnel. Check the gas tank for krud inside. Replace tires if needed. The interior looks fantastic. You could use an arm rest on the drivers door. bdstone is a good source for parts you might need. The single carb. can be a problem. The car will run MUCH better with dual carbs or fuel injection. Try to find out if the car originally had fuel injection because the cam can be an issue if it had fuel injection and has carbs. now. Safety issues first. Brakes, fuel and tires. Then just drive the snot out of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 13 2014, 11:03 PM
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I think the rotors are just rusty. I assume stainless braided brake lines are not stock. They look new.

I'd like to just get it running and drive it. The shifting is the biggest issue right now. That and finding out how much rust it really has.

Eventually I'd like to find a FI setup.

My neighbor has a later 2.0, I need to go down there and chat.
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post Jun 13 2014, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Jun 13 2014, 07:50 AM) *

If you are in Portland Oregon you are in my back yard. Congrats on the purchase.
a good local mechanic is Allen over at A&P on 82nd. I have a car going to him today, as I haven't had the time to do the work that needs to get done on it.
welcome

also were trying to get a drive in event and maybe another later thiei summer


I'm just south of you in King City. Where can I find out about local events?
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post Jun 13 2014, 11:16 PM
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Check 914world often for events. Just make it your new home page.

914rubber is in Hillsboro. Camp914 is in LO. Great after market parts!
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post Jun 14 2014, 06:15 AM
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I'm in Sherwood. I drive thru King City on the way home every night.

Follow Elliot's advise. It's dead on. Get it on the road.
Might want to flush out the brake fluid.
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post Jun 14 2014, 08:16 AM
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post Jun 14 2014, 08:29 AM
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Were tail shifters at the beginning if the 1973 year or a mid year change?
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post Jun 14 2014, 10:11 AM
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Side-shifters were for the whole 1973 model year, AFAIK. There were some odd-looking combinations very early on in the 73 model year (a few tailshift parts like the tail cone) but they were still all sideshifters.

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post Jun 15 2014, 10:55 AM
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Chrome wheels, weren't the stock wheels painted with chrome centers?
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post Jun 15 2014, 11:19 AM
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Looks good form these shots. Rust is your enemy. Start poking around with a screw driver or better yet haul out the BBQ and the beer and invite the team to inspect. You've got plenty of experts in your own back yard that work for grub.

And Welcome to the family
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