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> 1974 2.0, 911 owner buys his first 914
davewadd
post Apr 24 2017, 07:54 PM
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I own and track an old 911, but have always liked 914s. After lurking for a while, and searching periodically, today I purchased a Bahia red 2.0 with original paint, and matching numbers motor. It's now a weber carb car, and was an AC car, but compressor not connected. Very minimal surface rust in rear trunk..hell hole replaced a while ago. Original California car with its blue plates. Not much documentation, and a few fiddley things to be sorted, but seems to be a very solid and original car. I welcome feedback and am open to learning....it's got a ton of nicks, chips, and door dings, but since the paint is original, we'll call it patina.


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post Apr 24 2017, 08:03 PM
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Welcome to the World.
there is a Lot of 914 knowledge on this forum. Never hesitate to ask.
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post Apr 24 2017, 08:22 PM
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post Apr 24 2017, 08:26 PM
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I own and track an old 911, but have always liked 914s. After lurking for a while, and searching periodically, today I purchased a Bahia red 2.0 with original paint, and matching numbers motor. It's now a weber carb car, and was an AC car, but compressor not connected. Very minimal surface rust in rear trunk..hell hole replaced a while ago. Original California car with its blue plates. Not much documentation, and a few fiddley things to be sorted, but seems to be a very solid and original car. I welcome feedback and am open to learning....it's got a ton of nicks, chips, and door dings, but since the paint is original, we'll call it patina.



Congrats, I called the seller in Claremont on Sunday morning, but you beat me to the punch. Dare I say you bought that car very well. Luckily, I acquired a matching numbers '73 2.0 last week and had I not, would be in a long and deep depression over losing the opportunity.

Enjoy the car, it looks like a great one.

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post Apr 24 2017, 08:51 PM
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post Apr 24 2017, 09:35 PM
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post Apr 24 2017, 10:32 PM
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post Apr 24 2017, 10:53 PM
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Congratulations and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Do you have any other big plans for it?
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post Apr 25 2017, 07:29 AM
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No big plans for it. Needs tires, tune-up, cleaning, and a muffler.
I'm trying to keep my investment low, and just enjoy the car.
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post Apr 25 2017, 11:31 AM
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post Apr 25 2017, 12:02 PM
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With modern polishes you can make that red so bright and you will still have a very shiny patina. I know it is that way on my 76. Enjoy your time capsule.
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post Apr 25 2017, 04:09 PM
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With modern polishes you can make that red so bright and you will still have a very shiny patina. I know it is that way on my 76. Enjoy your time capsule.
You do meet the nicest people on the 914 world.

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Yup...I buffed on it today.

I had not originally realized how much undercoating was on the car. It's a California blue plate car, but that undercoat was applied liberally (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


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post Apr 26 2017, 01:56 PM
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Did the wheels today. DIY
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post Apr 26 2017, 05:49 PM
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Did the wheels today. DIY
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Would love to know what you used to clean up the portion of the rim with the natural finish as mine could use that as well.

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post Apr 26 2017, 05:53 PM
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Looks to me like davewadd's wheels have been polished, and the original rough anodizing was already gone. I just cleaned my original finish wheels with a mild cleaner.

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post Apr 26 2017, 06:18 PM
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Mine came out like this with just mild dish soap. I should get them polished and get those lugs replaced. No idea why I cannot get my photos to orient properly.

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post Apr 26 2017, 06:29 PM
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Where in S.Cal you located? Looks like a great car.
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post Apr 26 2017, 06:37 PM
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post Apr 26 2017, 09:05 PM
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The wheels on my car looked to gave been previously polished. I just repolished the petals using Mothers Billet polish, then painted the black.
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post Apr 26 2017, 09:49 PM
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Nice car come out hang with us some morning at the La Canada cars & Coffee every Sat 7 to 9 am. 1717 verdugo.
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