I finally made it, buying a (decent) 914 in Belgium |
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I finally made it, buying a (decent) 914 in Belgium |
slotty008 |
Feb 12 2016, 03:08 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 191 Joined: 11-November 15 From: Belgium Member No.: 19,349 Region Association: None |
Okay, I followed this site for some time already before buying my first 914.It took some patience and everyone I asked( that knows about cars ) said not to do it but I think I finally found a decent one (wich is not easy in Belgium since they are very rare here).
Just tell me what you think of it ( don't be polite) and okay, it's a '75 with the BUB's as you guys call it (allmost all the 914's here are reimported Americans)and also a BUS( big ugly spoiler) but it's a 2.0l ,until now I didn't find any rust(some superficial spots) and and it's been technically restored by a PO from California. Engine, clutch , brakes , muffler, etc. I'll give you a pic already, but tomorrow I'll have more pic's in detail and a lot of questions too. How do I post a pic anyway and how big can it be? |
Ansbacher |
Apr 26 2016, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Tampa Bay, Florida Member No.: 17,589 |
My advice concerning the A/C system is to remove every A/C related component in the front trunk and engine compartment. Doing that will shed 67 pounds of weight from the car. However, leave the A/C console below the dash, as it gives a more substantial appearance to the interior (replace the missing vents though). Keeping the console means you get to retain the more functional (angled toward the driver) gauge placement of the shorter center console. As far as the hole in the trunk where the condenser was; if you are not ready for a welding job you can do a temporary fix with some light sheet metal and rivets. Good luck.
Ansbacher |
slotty008 |
Apr 26 2016, 03:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 191 Joined: 11-November 15 From: Belgium Member No.: 19,349 Region Association: None |
My advice concerning the A/C system is to remove every A/C related component in the front trunk and engine compartment. Doing that will shed 67 pounds of weight from the car. However, leave the A/C console below the dash, as it gives a more substantial appearance to the interior (replace the missing vents though). Keeping the console means you get to retain the more functional (angled toward the driver) gauge placement of the shorter center console. As far as the hole in the trunk where the condenser was; if you are not ready for a welding job you can do a temporary fix with some light sheet metal and rivets. Good luck. Ansbacher Ansbacher, Thx! I already removed all the AC components except the condenser in the front trunk. The body shop will take it out and replace it with an original formed sheet since they have to weld some rust in the chassis too. I hope to know this week what's it's gonna cost me. And I totally agree with you that the short center console is better than the original one. |
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