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> Look what I found, '73 914 2.0
endoquest
post Jun 19 2014, 08:42 PM
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Vielen Dank fur die Antwertwen Meine Freunde! (thank you for the answers my friends!)

The car has problems, the clear coat on the original paint (code 96D, Silver) failed long ago and needs a strip, fill and exterior recoat. There are also quite a few dents, scratches and a front bumper hit. All of the interior paint is good. The car is 95-99% rust free but needs attention in the battery tray and various small areas. All of the suspension areas, fenders, front and rear corners are good. Still working on the drive train, all of the rubber/braided hoses are old and I had to replace a few just to get it running. I'm sure there will be a lot of work on the drive train. Did I mention that this car has been sitting for fifteen years? All of the tires were flat but after pumping them up they are still holding air after three weeks, cool!
I just dropped the car off to Eric Jones Motorsports to get the brakes functioning and general inspection. I am too busy to tinker at the moment and I want to get this car on the road. He's a top tier tech in Eugene, very pro with Porsche. Once we get it on the road I will deal with cosmetics and originality. More later...

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post Jun 19 2014, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(endoquest @ Jun 19 2014, 07:42 PM) *
Vielen Dank fur die Antwertwen Meine Freunde!

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post Jun 20 2014, 11:24 AM
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post Jun 20 2014, 01:10 PM
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Very cool. I lived in Monroe when I went to the U of O. There are some nice roads to the coast to take the 914 on.
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post Jun 20 2014, 05:29 PM
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Here's the coup de grace, I bought it for $2,000. Clear title, lots of documentation, it's running and in pretty good shape. It needs brakes, paint and small mechanical fixes. Once I'm there I will decide if I want to go full restoration or not. More snappies...

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post Jun 20 2014, 05:34 PM
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Paint Code 96D (Silver) was recalled by Porsche but the original owner didn't get it repainted. The clear coat has failed on the upper part of all the exterior paint. Everything inside is still fine so a good exterior strip/paint should do the trick, comments please.
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post Jun 20 2014, 05:36 PM
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post Jun 21 2014, 05:53 PM
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Definitely keeping the original color. The interior is really good but there are some seam problems on the driver seat. All the dash lights work and the leather wrapped steering wheel might be original.

I sure would like to have some of you pick this car apart to point me in a few directions. I've been an air cooled Porsche guy for 10 years but I'm a complete 914 noob. Thanks for the help!
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post Jun 22 2014, 04:51 AM
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Nitpicking:

I don't know if any of the metallic paints back in the day were clear coated...
Steering wheel wrap was added, didn't come that way.

More pics and more nitpicks so to speak.

Other than that, it looks terrific!

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post Jun 24 2014, 07:03 AM
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Stock gauges and controls?


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post Jun 24 2014, 07:21 AM
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Host a BBQ and invite the Oregon Group over for a go over of the car. You will learn more in one day about these cars.

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post Jun 24 2014, 07:41 AM
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Pull the rocker covers , clean - check out what's under them . It'll give an idea of hidden rust - if any .

GR8 looking car there , even better price !!!!

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post Jun 25 2014, 09:10 PM
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Host a BBQ and invite the Oregon Group over for a go over of the car. You will learn more in one day about these cars.

Great idea NORD, and I brew beer too. Haven't heard of the "Oregon Group" but I think I qualify. Problem is location, I live about 2 hours south of Portland. Still, great idea, I'll have to organize something.

Jax, once I drop the motor I will give it a thorough scrutinizing, including an oil analysis. Thanks for the tips
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post Jun 25 2014, 09:15 PM
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post Jul 15 2014, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(endoquest @ Jun 21 2014, 04:53 PM) *
I sure would like to have some of you pick this car apart...
Ask and ye shall receive. As it happens, I've been picking this car apart, physically, for the last few days. Even got around to putting some stuff back together.

Brakes are on and done. New rotors all around (old ones too thin to work with), new front wheel bearings and seals, calipers rebuilt all around, braided brake lines, new 19mm master cylinder. The brake pedal was sticking, so I pulled the pedal cluster out to freshen it up, and we're waiting for a couple of penny-ante bushings for it before it can go back in.

Worked on the fuel system this afternoon. Flow out of the lines is more than adequate by the armpit test. All fuel lines around the pump look to be original, and hoses are long overdue for replacement. One repair section in the engine bay was conspicuously marked NOT FOR FUEL INJECTION but the rest appear original. Those will get replaced along with any suspect vacuum lines, etc.
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post Jul 15 2014, 08:15 PM
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Wow... great find... Fantastic!!!!!

Here's my similar find from Craig's List yard sale ad a couple months ago, to give you an idea of what yours will look like once you get it repainted:
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post Jul 15 2014, 08:37 PM
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Complaints about posting a small quantity of pix? ... sorry, I don't get it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Nice find, especially for the price. Sounds like you're in good hands with the repair work being performed.

Don't know how mechanically adept you are, but once those repairs are done, a lot of the maintenance and minor repairs can be done by yourself (if so desired). Probably a good idea to learn most of the little 'keep it running' issues anyway so you don't get stranded somewhere.

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post Jul 15 2014, 10:23 PM
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Big shout out to DarkMonohue, first time poster, long time listener, like me. But he is a kick-ass tech for Eric Jones Motorsports. Good jokes too.

This is my busy season and I have NO time to work on this car but I want to get it back to a daily driver ASAP. It's a great barn find and DM is kicking arse on the re-fit. Paint will be the next hurdle.
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post Jul 16 2014, 04:52 AM
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Wow... great find... Fantastic!!!!!

Here's my similar find from Craig's List yard sale ad a couple months ago, to give you an idea of what yours will look like once you get it repainted:
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And just look at those hubcaps!

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post Jul 16 2014, 02:08 PM
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I have a 73 2.0 litre, yours is in really good shape and glad to hear you are keeping it original. I replaced the points in mine with the electronic module kit and you might want to consider that, also I changed the oil 3 times in the first 2000 miles to "clean" it out and was glad I did that, first 2 were quite dirty. Have fun with it and welcome to the club!

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