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swooshdave |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 11-June 14 From: Portland Member No.: 17,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
I drove this thing home yesterday. Horrible shifter, rusted brakes and my knuckles dragged on the instruments. And a silly grin for every minute.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i237.photobucket.com-17475-1402639491.1.jpg) 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. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i237.photobucket.com-17475-1402639491.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i237.photobucket.com-17475-1402639491.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i237.photobucket.com-17475-1402639491.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i237.photobucket.com-17475-1402639491.5.jpg) 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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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,463 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Clayton, Georgia Member No.: 13,351 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Nice color. Replacing shifting bushings should improve shifting. Welcome to the madness. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Jerry ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,149 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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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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Achtzylinder ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,189 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
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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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 10,294 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
(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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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 102 Joined: 28-September 11 From: Norris, TN Member No.: 13,619 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) You're in the right place.
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Green Hornet ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
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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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The rubber man ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
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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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region ![]() ![]() |
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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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,467 Joined: 29-March 11 From: Sacramento, California Member No.: 12,874 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Let the fun begin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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swooshdave |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 11-June 14 From: Portland Member No.: 17,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
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. |
swooshdave |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 11-June 14 From: Portland Member No.: 17,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
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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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,010 Joined: 12-July 11 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 13,308 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
I'm in SE Portland. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
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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Resident Electrician ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,347 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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swooshdave |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 11-June 14 From: Portland Member No.: 17,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Were tail shifters at the beginning if the 1973 year or a mid year change?
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914 Idiot ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 15,146 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
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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swooshdave |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 11-June 14 From: Portland Member No.: 17,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Chrome wheels, weren't the stock wheels painted with chrome centers?
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,879 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
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.
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