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> My introduction to me and my 1972 914
srps13
post Apr 10 2017, 12:42 PM
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Hello everyone. My name is Andrew and I've been around 914's my entire life "33 years". My Granddad purchased a 1972 1.7L new in 1972 in California. It remained garaged in CA and his summer home in Colorado until several years ago when I purchased it from his estate. It has 65K miles on it now and it's mostly all original. I've replaced the injectors as they started to leak and updated the shifter bushings so I can get it in 4th and 5th gear. I've enjoyed reading up on 914's for a while now and figured I should make a post or 2. Attached Image


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post Apr 10 2017, 01:01 PM
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My first 914 was a 72.
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post Apr 10 2017, 01:16 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Nice car, Andrew. We are always glad to see more photos!
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post Apr 10 2017, 01:35 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looks like a great low-mileage car with real family history and sentimental value. The folks here have a wealth of knowledge and parts to get and keep her in top shape!
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post Apr 10 2017, 01:40 PM
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Glad you are on the World, it is a great place to hang your hat, get info and join in the shinnigans! Great looking car!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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post Apr 10 2017, 01:53 PM
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Congrats........I hope one of my kids or grandkids takes my 914 and enjoys it like you are doing.
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post Apr 10 2017, 02:05 PM
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Thanks guys for the welcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Now I need to decide if anyone cares about a original 1.7 Cal emission engine car or should I put a small block V8 in it or something else? I think I'd enjoy a v8 powered 914 but I'm not sure this is the car to do it with? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Apr 10 2017, 02:11 PM
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Welcome to 914world! keep the 4 engine or maybe just rebuild it to 2056 or 2270.
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post Apr 10 2017, 02:19 PM
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I love to see family cars passed down.
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post Apr 10 2017, 02:31 PM
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welcome...car looks well maintained from the outside,im guessing the insides just as clean... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 10 2017, 03:30 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Terrific looking car.

I don't know that I would rush to any decision re the motor. However....when the time comes.... I would either do a nice 2056 with factory FI or a nice 3,0 Porsche six motor.

Now if that didn't work for you, you may want to consider a Subaru conversion. That is a terrific swap and the parts are cheap and the R&D has been done to perfection. I just think the V-8, though great motors for sure, change the entire nature of the car to much.

Just my thoughts. Best wishes and I think it is great you got your grandfather's car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 10 2017, 04:08 PM
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post Apr 10 2017, 04:11 PM
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Welcome!
I love black 914 when they look as nice as yours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Apr 10 2017, 04:52 PM
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post Apr 10 2017, 05:30 PM
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Sweet ! Another generation on the road.
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post Apr 10 2017, 05:39 PM
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post Apr 10 2017, 06:31 PM
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post Apr 10 2017, 06:51 PM
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That's a nice looking car. I vote you get it dialed in and just drive it!
You can always modify but you can't always go back. There are other cars out there if you want a project but there's something special about a nice, stock 914.
(Not that I'd know much about that...)
Welcome and let's see more pics!
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post Apr 10 2017, 07:56 PM
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First thing I would do is get rid of the Rivieras.

Nice car, black looks good on a 914. And,


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post Apr 10 2017, 08:31 PM
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