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Optimusglen's build off challenge, 6-cylinders of goodness. Ready for my next cross-country trip. |
Larmo63 |
Feb 26 2016, 12:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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I saw that ad and knew it wouldn't last long. These cars are being gobbled up lately, but they can still be found with a little sleuthing. You have skills obviously, so you'll be fine. We can't wait to see this one come out into the light of day. Hurry up and get it home and get some pics up!! |
Coondog |
Feb 26 2016, 03:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Great price....congrats
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Tom_T |
Feb 26 2016, 05:47 PM
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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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Oddly enough, ever since they were new, 914s tended to appeal to engineers, designers & architects a lot - even more than the 911/912s back in the day. Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
Optimusglen |
Feb 27 2016, 12:16 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi guys, got it home and dug into it a little. Grabbed a few pictures while I was at it.
I think it'll clean up pretty well, but here you can see some rust hiding under the paint on the rocker. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553805.1.jpg) The interior is rough. I can upholster, but the foam is trashed too. Wondering what it takes to swap, and what the benefits would be. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553805.2.jpg) Got a bunch of goodies, and a few receipts. One of which was the clutch. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553806.3.jpg) What many of you were wondering about, the hell hole. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553806.4.jpg) And under the hell hole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553806.5.jpg) I laid a long ruler across the top with the top removed, measured before and after I climbed in and stood in the middle. No noticeable flex. I'm happy! |
Cuda911 |
Feb 27 2016, 01:02 AM
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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 |
Congrats on the purchase! Sounds like you are the right guy for this car, to save it from the scrap heap.
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rick 918-S |
Feb 27 2016, 07:39 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,353 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Looks good so far. Pull the rocker covers and let's see! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 27 2016, 08:29 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,299 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Nice find, and welcome!
The "teen" reference was indeed directed at the car. There are some that refer to them as "teeners". A moniker which I personally hate! Good luck with the resto. Post pics of your progress and you will get tons of advice from the most knowledgeable 914 owners on the www. |
Optimusglen |
Feb 27 2016, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
This morning I pulled the passenger side cover. It was the worst looking from the outside, I assume the hell hole is the reason why this side is worse? Anyway, take a look and let me know what you think. I haven't been around any 914s to know what is typical, good, or terrible. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456585267.1.jpg) |
EdwardBlume |
Feb 27 2016, 09:08 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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Looks good so far..... |
Optimusglen |
Feb 27 2016, 09:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Quick one for you guys, to swap in adjustable seats from a later model, do I just need a new cabin back and passenger seat?
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napasteve |
Feb 27 2016, 09:17 AM
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914 driving winemaker Group: Members Posts: 500 Joined: 2-January 13 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 15,327 Region Association: Northern California |
By the look of your passenger seat in post #24, I'd say you need a new seat!
What is the color code???? |
KELTY360 |
Feb 27 2016, 09:29 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,024 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What many of you were wondering about, the hell hole. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553806.4.jpg) And under the hell hole (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456553806.5.jpg) I laid a long ruler across the top with the top removed, measured before and after I climbed in and stood in the middle. No noticeable flex. I'm happy! What you called the hell hole is actually just the battery tray, and yup, it's toast. What you labeled as 'under the hell hole' is the hell hole....you'll have to poke around down there to see if you've got solid metal. From the looks of the long near the jack post you may be in pretty good shape. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
PlantMan |
Feb 27 2016, 09:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
Welcome!!!
Nice find! Have a great time with it! |
Optimusglen |
Feb 27 2016, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Color code is L-21E Tangerine
There's a full seat set with back on eBay right now that I could upholster, wondering if I can use them. |
green914 |
Feb 27 2016, 09:44 AM
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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 |
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rick 918-S |
Feb 27 2016, 11:03 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,353 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
May have a nice set of black cordaroy seats if you area interested. I need to Check.
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Optimusglen |
Feb 27 2016, 02:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
May have a nice set of black cordaroy seats if you area interested. I need to Check. VERY interested. Bonus points if they need upholstery work. Pulled it outside and cleaned it up a bit. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/c2.staticflickr.com-19709-1456604625.1.jpg) |
Larmo63 |
Feb 27 2016, 03:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Tangerine is a great color. The passenger long doesn't look too bad either, congrats.
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bigkensteele |
Feb 27 2016, 06:11 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I think that you have made the buy of the year (so far).
To answer your question, yes, you can bolt in later seats, but you will need to source a late back pad as well. However, one thing that makes the early cars cool is the fixed passenger seat (at least to me). If you post a WTB ad in the classified, somebody might have what you need. Looks like critters got to yours at some point - same thing happened to mine. Or, I have a complete nearly perfect tan interior from a '74 that I am looking to sell. (shameless plug). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Optimusglen |
Feb 27 2016, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 901 Joined: 26-February 16 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 19,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The fixed passenger seat is really unique and cool. It's a comfortable seating position I feel, so maybe I'll look for a new pad and upholster it.
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