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| newmexico |
  Sep 14 2015, 10:02 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 10-September 15 From: Las Cruces, NM Member No.: 19,147 Region Association: None  |
Hi all. I was introduced to the world of 914's by my lovely girlfriend (soon to be fiance, but sshh). Her first car was 76 914. She sold it about 10 years ago and has been kicking herself since.
I came across a Craigslist ad for a '72 and the body looked to be in pretty good condition and the price wasn't bad (seemingly), so I talked her into letting me pick it up. It's actually on its way to being towed to me now (it lived an hour and a half away). The owner said it's been sitting for at least a year when the starter went out. I'm new to these cars completely, having grown up an old Chevy small-block guy, so I've already been reading through a ton of old and current threads on here to try to get up to speed. I look forward to the journey! Thanks for the resources you've all provided through your forum posts. Attached thumbnail(s)      
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| Porschef |
Sep 14 2015, 10:10 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States 
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As been said here many times by others more savvy than I, this here place is probably your best resource. If you start, you'll be drawn in to learning as much about these cars as you'd care to know. Start with your basic rust/structural assessment, update the important things (you'll read about those) and get it running safely. Add gas and enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Spoke |
Sep 14 2015, 11:01 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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As you make a list of things to work on, put "get rid of the single center carb" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| stevegm |
Sep 14 2015, 11:03 AM
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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(Spoke @ Sep 14 2015, 01:01 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) As you make a list of things to work on, put "get rid of the single center carb" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I agree. You'll enjoy the car a lot more without that carb. You should be able to find just about whatever you need on 914world. And if you can't, just ask. Everyone here is pretty easy going and happy to help. Welcome to the world. |
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| JoeDees |
Sep 14 2015, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 515 Joined: 10-November 14 From: Northern Kentucky Member No.: 18,106 Region Association: None |
I debated driving the 4 hours to El Paso to look at this car. I hope it's good enough to make me regret not going.
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| Vysoc |
Sep 14 2015, 11:16 AM
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Vysoc Group: Members Posts: 586 Joined: 27-August 09 From: Young Harris, Georgia Member No.: 10,737 Region Association: South East States |
That is an interesting looking red stripe on the passenger side. I hope it has lived it's life in the dry and relatively rust free climate of New Mexico!!
Welcome to the fun, get that thing in good shape and enjoy it in the Hondo Valley!!! Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
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| Cairo94507 |
Sep 14 2015, 11:20 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,737 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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As soon as possible, get that puppy up in the air and do a complete rust assessment on the chassis before you go any further. These cars are a blast, but address any rust issues first and foremost. And, Have fun. |
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| Tom_T |
Sep 14 2015, 11:52 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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.... & congratz on the "shhhhh...."! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) As others have said, start looking. There's a good 914 shop up in ABQ if you get stuck on something in LC. One of the NM guys can probably direct you, here's addy.... Dr. J's 4201 San Mateo NE ABQ NM 87110 505-341-4747 Jay Waterfield I've not taken a 914 there, but was in the area for other work on the rental tow vehicle for the Avion trailer we bought in ABQ back in July 2012, & stopped by to visit when I saw half a dozen + 914s in the lot & visited with Jay. He's been around 914s for a long time & knew what he's talking about when we visited. I collect info for 914, BMW & VW experts when I travel as the "just in case" when traveling long distances with my older classic cars. Local's will have to speak to first hand experience with him there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| theleschyouknow |
Sep 14 2015, 12:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 523 Joined: 4-June 13 From: Texas Member No.: 15,967 Region Association: None |
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I kinda like the red stripe (hooray beer!) anybody know what wheels those are?, I like them too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) cjl |
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| stinkindiesel |
Sep 14 2015, 03:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 184 Joined: 14-June 13 From: Georgetown, TX Member No.: 16,012 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Welcome. My car started life in Hobbs. Good for rust, not so much for rubber.
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| sb914 |
Sep 14 2015, 03:39 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,298 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) the red ones are the fastest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Cuda911 |
Sep 14 2015, 04:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey, congrats!!
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| poorsche914 |
Sep 14 2015, 05:15 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,087 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(theleschyouknow @ Sep 14 2015, 02:33 PM) Wheel covers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Montreal914 |
Sep 14 2015, 08:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California
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Be careful... it's addictive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/assimilate.gif) |
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| raw1298 |
Sep 14 2015, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 616 Joined: 9-March 09 From: Rocklin,Ca. Member No.: 10,148 Region Association: Northern California |
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| r_towle |
Sep 14 2015, 08:26 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Get rid of the center carb.
Lose the stripe. Tune it up, and drive it like you stole it. |
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| rick 918-S |
Sep 14 2015, 08:54 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| PanelBilly |
Sep 14 2015, 09:16 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,804 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Welcome
Take lots of pictures and post them here. You'll get plenty of free advise and save yourself a lot of time |
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| newmexico |
Sep 15 2015, 06:31 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 10-September 15 From: Las Cruces, NM Member No.: 19,147 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Tom_T @ Sep 14 2015, 11:52 AM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) .... & congratz on the "shhhhh...."! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) As others have said, start looking. There's a good 914 shop up in ABQ if you get stuck on something in LC. One of the NM guys can probably direct you, here's addy.... Dr. J's 4201 San Mateo NE ABQ NM 87110 505-341-4747 Jay Waterfield I've not taken a 914 there, but was in the area for other work on the rental tow vehicle for the Avion trailer we bought in ABQ back in July 2012, & stopped by to visit when I saw half a dozen + 914s in the lot & visited with Jay. He's been around 914s for a long time & knew what he's talking about when we visited. I collect info for 914, BMW & VW experts when I travel as the "just in case" when traveling long distances with my older classic cars. Local's will have to speak to first hand experience with him there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// I'm writing this down now. I'll actually be in ABQ Friday..maybe I can swing by and check it out. Thank you! |
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| newmexico |
Sep 15 2015, 06:38 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 10-September 15 From: Las Cruces, NM Member No.: 19,147 Region Association: None |
Thanks everyone for the replies! I am beyond excited.
I actually got the car home yesterday and stuck it in the garage. It seems pretty solid as far as rust goes. We did try to turn it over after giving the battery a quick charge, but nothing happened when we turned the key... Turns out this car might be kind of a fun challenge as far as wiring. One of the previous owners ran wires from the battery and ignition coil directly through from the engine compartment, running underneath a center console to a switch mounted in there (sorry I didn't take pics yet and I'm at work now....working...). I was able to bump the engine like that, but it didn't sound like the starter was making good contact (and what I'm about to start researching on here right now). I'm also reading some old threads on wiring harness installs (and I found the Bowlsby website, awesome). It might be easier to install a new/used harness rather than try to un-screw what's in there now.. because it looks like a disaster. Added wiring for power windows, and what looks like extra wires running to the front of the car, to the back of the car...a bunch of wires in the engine compartment just hanging, wires running to the rear trunk just disconnected. I ordered a Haynes manual and am going to print some stuff out from Pelican to get started. |
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