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post Apr 21 2017, 01:28 PM
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I have been on 914 World for just a few weeks and with the knowledge and support of everyone was able to get up to speed quickly on values and things to look out for. when considering a vehicle to purchase.

I just acquired this matching numbers '73 Marathon Blue 2.0 up in NorCal on Wednesday. Straight car with a strong motor and minimal rust issues. Fuel lines and pump have already replaced and rear suspension and brakes were done about 5,000 miles ago back in 2012.

The required rust repairs of significance will entail a partial front trunk pan and minor hell hole repair so in the grand scheme of things a great starting point.

My plan is to get her tuned up, fix oils leaks and anything else of concern while I drive her over the summer. Once fall/winter hits I would like to do a full repaint down to the metal.

Special shout out to Arne as well as Craig from Camp 914 for the behind the scenes consults. Also shout out to John at Hayes European in Santa Cruz for the PPI!

Wish me luck!

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post Aug 10 2017, 10:14 AM
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I hope you are keeping the stock mirrors on the car.

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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..................................... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

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post Aug 16 2017, 06:34 PM
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HERE IS THE MONEY SHOT! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Looks like this car's many years up in Oregon & Washington State have not adversely affected it. Solid underneath as anticipated.

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Hey Arne, looks like you're ahead of me after all! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Aug 16 2017, 10:49 PM
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post Aug 21 2017, 08:22 PM
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Got help from my friend and Neighbor, Carl in cutting out the front trunk pan from a '71 donor car.

It put up a good fight, but the saws and grinder prevailed.

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post Aug 25 2017, 04:33 PM
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Sooooooooo, my body shop bailed on me on Tuesday and I headed out earlier today to a restoration shop about 35 miles away to see if they could take on the project.

Their work is truly next level, so just trying to figure out when they can slot me into production (like 6-12 month wait).

After telling them how awesome and reliable my car is I go to leave and my starter sh-t the bed. With a courtesy push and a pop of the clutch, off I go to my mechanic who informs me that he can't pull the motor for another couple of weeks nor deal with my starter as he is backed up.

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So now the car is DOA in my garage and all I need now is a set of jack stands!

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PLEASE SOMEBODY: OFFICIALLY WELCOME ME TO 914 WORLD!

I finally get how this works now!
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post Aug 25 2017, 04:55 PM
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Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car could be brothers!


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post Aug 25 2017, 05:06 PM
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Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car could be brothers!


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Yes sir, if I had those spiffy 5 lug Fuchs on mine.

Did you recently pick up that car as it looks like one that was on Craigslist Orange County a few months back.
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post Aug 26 2017, 03:50 PM
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Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car could be brothers!


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Yes sir, if I had those spiffy 5 lug Fuchs on mine.

Did you recently pick up that car as it looks like one that was on Craigslist Orange County a few months back.


No, I've had the car for a while now. That was my ad as I was thinking of selling the car due to having two other Porsche projects. It's a really nice car so I changed my mind about selling it.
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post Aug 26 2017, 04:39 PM
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Sooooooooo, my body shop bailed on me on Tuesday and I headed out earlier today to a restoration shop about 35 miles away to see if they could take on the project.

Their work is truly next level, so just trying to figure out when they can slot me into production (like 6-12 month wait).

After telling them how awesome and reliable my car is I go to leave and my starter sh-t the bed. With a courtesy push and a pop of the clutch, off I go to my mechanic who informs me that he can't pull the motor for another couple of weeks nor deal with my starter as he is backed up.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

So now the car is DOA in my garage and all I need now is a set of jack stands!

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PLEASE SOMEBODY: OFFICIALLY WELCOME ME TO 914 WORLD!

I finally get how this works now!



Today, she fired up right away. Seems like a hot start problem with no crank. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Sep 13 2017, 09:21 PM
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Came across these pics on the Original Customs website of the work that was done on my car by the PO back in 2012. I guess that's why the brakes & suspension did not require any attention.

http://www.originalcustoms.com/invoice/images.php?p=145
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post Sep 13 2017, 09:54 PM
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Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car could be brothers!


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Yes sir, if I had those spiffy 5 lug Fuchs on mine.

Did you recently pick up that car as it looks like one that was on Craigslist Orange County a few months back.


Nice! looking forward for my 74 Marathon Blue Mettalic L96M to look like your car Kahluver and 914 7T3. Below is my new project and my 1st garage baby 75 1.8 FI I just sold last June.

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post Sep 13 2017, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 13 2017, 08:54 PM) *

QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Aug 25 2017, 04:06 PM) *

QUOTE(kahluver @ Aug 25 2017, 03:55 PM) *

Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car could be brothers!




Yes sir, if I had those spiffy 5 lug Fuchs on mine.

Did you recently pick up that car as it looks like one that was on Craigslist Orange County a few months back.


Nice! looking forward for my 74 Marathon Blue Mettalic L96M to look like your car Kahluver and 914 7T3. Below is my new project and my 1st garage baby 75 1.8 FI I just sold last June.

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That looks like a solid roller for a project. The two other SoCal Marathon Blues that I know of belong to ValcoOscar and 914-300Hemi. Both Solid Porsche People!

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post Sep 13 2017, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Sep 13 2017, 08:54 PM) *

QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Aug 25 2017, 04:06 PM) *

QUOTE(kahluver @ Aug 25 2017, 03:55 PM) *

Awesome and Congrats! Your car and my car could be brothers!




Yes sir, if I had those spiffy 5 lug Fuchs on mine.

Did you recently pick up that car as it looks like one that was on Craigslist Orange County a few months back.


Nice! looking forward for my 74 Marathon Blue Mettalic L96M to look like your car Kahluver and 914 7T3. Below is my new project and my 1st garage baby 75 1.8 FI I just sold last June.

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That looks like a solid roller for a project. The two other SoCal Marathon Blues that I know of belong to ValcoOscar and 914-300Hemi. Both Solid Porsche People!

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wow all from SoCal. I will see sir Oscar's car this weekend.
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post Sep 14 2017, 08:55 PM
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Nice tidy car really like the colour,considering I only like silver cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) .
Can't wait to see it back from the painters,BTW thanks for the drivers door box cover WAY better than mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .
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post Sep 14 2017, 10:00 PM
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Nice tidy car really like the colour,considering I only like silver cars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) .
Can't wait to see it back from the painters,BTW thanks for the drivers door box cover WAY better than mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .



Seeing that I am a landed immigrant from the Dominion of Canada, I am glad that you can spell "colour" correctly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

I will update this thread regularly as things get underway the week of the 24th. Finding the right paint shop has turned into a real struggle.

Great to hear that the door box cover is doing the job for you as those are getting hard to find in decent shape.

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Great car and great updates!

I've enjoyed following your progress.

Hang in there-
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post Sep 25 2017, 11:11 AM
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914 7T3, are you in the west valley? i saw a car that looked like yours about a month ago

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post Sep 25 2017, 11:41 AM
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914 7T3, are you in the west valley? i saw a car that looked like yours about a month ago

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Sherman Oaks so East Valley, but I may have been en route to Topanga or Mulholland to drive the twisties if it was a weekend.
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Finally have my resto plan sorted and has shifted from good driver quality to excellent driver. I will be looking at a #2 car upon completion

Timeline 4 months.

Motor Drop on 10/02/17

Full rebuild with 96mm Pistons, sticking with original cam & should see a 10% or 9 HP boost up to 100 HP

Engine Tin, Fan cover & misc parts off to powder coat

Remove, clean & refinish fuel tank

steam clean & verify oil cooler and all engine parts as required

new ignition harness, starter & ignition coil

install NOS injectors & seals

Interior Removal 10/03-10/09

Off To Paint Shop 10/10

all rust to be repaired and weld as needed

interior pans/compartment, both trunks & Engine Bay repair & paint as required

down to bare metal and full prep

2 Stage paint to original L96M

New Sekurit windshield & OE trim kit, carpet kit, dash & a sh-t ton of parts from 914 rubber.


This Thread will be updated with pics regularly as things progress. Wish me luck!

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