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| ChuckBiscuits |
 Jul 4 2015, 07:46 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 4-July 15 From: West Seattle Member No.: 18,918 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
Hello,
Just wanted to introduce myself and to pick your (collective) brain. My name is Chuck and I live in Seattle, WA. I have been "battling" 914 lust for a couple of years now, off and on. Recently, I got a new job that came with 2 important things: a significant increase in salary and a much-abbreviated commute. These 2 factors will enable me to realize my dream of affordable German go-kart ownership. Through Google research, I have learned that rust is a significant issue. I have familiarized myself with where to look for the red cancer, but what I'm looking for is other things to take into consideration. It seems like '73 is the "sweet spot" if one wants to keep his/her 914 stock/original. I have not ruled out a Subaru/Renegade swap. I am a welder/fabricator by trade, or was until 2 weeks ago. I'm totally comfortable with, albeit not really equipped for, building motor mounts and/or replacing rusty panels. Frankly, I'd rather do the former than the latter. I'm sure you understand. Anyway, I'll keep this brief. Any advice or "school of hard knocks" type stuff you can offer will be greatly appreciated. For instance, spend $15k for a nice rust-free example and leave stock or buy a beater for $1k and pop in a WRX motor? I've got a lot to learn. Thanks for any info you feel like donating! CB (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Jul 4 2015, 07:56 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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| 914bub |
Jul 4 2015, 08:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 4 2015, 06:56 PM)  Best advise you'll get.Oh and bring a sharp, heavy, screwdriver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| ChuckBiscuits |
Jul 4 2015, 09:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 4-July 15 From: West Seattle Member No.: 18,918 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(914bub @ Jul 4 2015, 07:34 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 4 2015, 06:56 PM) Best advise you'll get.Oh and bring a sharp, heavy, screwdriver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) To poke for rust? I like your style! |
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| ChuckBiscuits |
Jul 4 2015, 09:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 4-July 15 From: West Seattle Member No.: 18,918 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 4 2015, 06:56 PM) Roger that. I guess I'm sort of searching for a feel of originality vs reliability vs desecration vs collectibility. You know.... Thanks! |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 4 2015, 10:24 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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That's quite a nice intro- and you have identified what I consider to be the optimal year for a stock 914 purchase. I guess it depends on what you seek power wise. If the stock 2.0 FI motor (great engine) is all you need, I would hunt for a stock '73 appearance group car and keep it as stock as possible. However, if you seek to modify and attain 200 HP or more and do a Subaru swap, (another terrific motor) then I would look for a clean chassis with as little rust as possible and maybe no drivetrain. Projects pop up all the time on here and you can definitely stretch your dollar going that route. Then the nice thing is everything will be as you like it and done to the level you seek. All in all, it is just a lot of fun and you will end up with a terrific car to drive regardless of the direction you choose. Welcome, good luck in the hunt and have fun. |
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| bandjoey |
Jul 4 2015, 10:57 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,926 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Memorize the restoration thread! Welcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| boxsterfan |
Jul 4 2015, 11:28 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Buy the best car you afford is the best advice. Personally, I think the 74 2.0L is the best example for a car to keep stock. Perhaps I am biased...
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| Cairo94507 |
Jul 5 2015, 06:38 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,759 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Actually, yeah - a '74 2.0 with the appearance group options definitely works too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| mepstein |
Jul 5 2015, 07:02 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,272 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 4 2015, 09:56 PM) Buy the best car you can afford. One day I might actually take my own advise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| Johny Blackstain |
Jul 5 2015, 07:12 AM
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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
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Way to many teeners have been modified, as far as I'm concerned, so I'd be looking for originality. Regardless, the best advice has already been given: buy the best one you can afford. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 5 2015, 07:46 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Being a welder is a good skill to have, but most people want to drive their 914. It seems like the Pac NW has people selling 914s for reasonable money every now and again. Figure out what you want, be patient, buy the color, motor, and year you want, and expect to pay a little more for it. You can put in a WTB, but I've found that the shipping cost often eats at too much of your car budget. Have fun and good luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| colingreene |
Jul 5 2015, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
buy the car Euro911 is selling, its really nice and well sorted.
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| Annapolis914 |
Jul 5 2015, 12:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Annapolis Member No.: 18,782 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(colingreene @ Jul 5 2015, 08:50 AM) buy the car Euro911 is selling, its really nice and well sorted. Agreed |
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| stevegm |
Jul 5 2015, 01:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 4 2015, 09:56 PM) I concur. A dollar more spent at purchase is equal to about two or three dollars in repairs to a cheaper car. |
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| whitetwinturbo |
Jul 5 2015, 09:57 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
It's a journey........since you have more time and money decide how you wnat to finish then work backwards to get where you want to be.
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| 914werke |
Jul 5 2015, 10:21 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,066 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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....ummm, good luck finding even a beater for 1K
Oh and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| 914bub |
Jul 5 2015, 10:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ChuckBiscuits @ Jul 4 2015, 08:52 PM) QUOTE(914bub @ Jul 4 2015, 07:34 PM) QUOTE(mepstein @ Jul 4 2015, 06:56 PM) Best advise you'll get.Oh and bring a sharp, heavy, screwdriver. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) To poke for rust? I like your style! Yeah, that's exactly what I meant. Most here will tell you, don't be gentle with the screwdriver. I have a 73 prototype and I LOVE it,.......OK, it's a 72, non appearance group 1.7 car BUT I still love it! Whatever you end up, have fun with it and keep the jack stands on the other side of the garage, .........as far away from the 914 as you can. |
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| aharder |
Jul 6 2015, 07:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,391 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region
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| jsaum |
Jul 6 2015, 10:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 530 Joined: 12-June 07 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 7,809 Region Association: None |
Welcome! A few of us are getting together This Tuesday at 7:00pm for a beer or two at big e ales if you care to join us and meet some of the PNW crew!
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