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> Virginia Teener, Two mid-engine Porsche's in my garage?!?!
Gatornapper
post Sep 22 2017, 06:51 PM
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Tried to find where new members introduce themselves then figured this is as good a place as any.

Well, today I bought my 3rd mid-engine Porsche - one I never dreamed I want or own, but as it dropped from heaven into my lap, I had to take it.

I drive a stunning dream car - a 2011 Cayman S, loaded, PDK, Sport Chrono, Turbo II wheels and much more - my 2nd Cayman. Always thought the 914 was the ugliest car Porsche ever made - but then, IT IS MID-ENGINE!

Well a true barn find (in a friend's barn for 12 years, but not his, about 40 miles from me) dropped in my lap this week, and I had to take it......a mint condition, virtually no-rust 1976 914 with an almost flawless body and interior - for a cost so low that if I told you I'd be arrested for stealing it!

Been a restorer of old Triumph motorcycles for years and never ever had a thought of restoring an old car - other than any old Porsche other than a 914!

But as condition of this 914 was incredible and the cost of this '76 was close to nothing, I could not refuse.

Am so glad to find this forum to help me through getting this car on the road. I do know it was running perfectly when it was driven in my friend's barn - he had been in it a lot that day, and was in it when it rolled in the barn, running better than new.

I'll fill you all in on the details shortly after my introduction here, and look forward to meeting many of you. I'm a frequent forum poster, and my thread on finding & restoring my 1972 Triumph Bonneville is one of the oldes and longest an highest rated threads on its forum - over 2,000 posts & replies, over 200 pages, and 5-Star rated:
http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-...-to-riding.html

I know I'm going to need a lot of help & wisdom, and glad to find a resource that can help!

GN
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Gatornapper   Virginia Teener   Sep 22 2017, 06:51 PM
Gatornapper   Guys & Gals - ever felt like an idiot? After ...   Jul 30 2019, 07:27 PM
Gatornapper   Well, it idles well until the engine is hot, then ...   Aug 1 2019, 06:16 AM
euro911   Well, it idles well until the engine is hot, then ...   Aug 1 2019, 01:50 PM
Gatornapper   Is your ignition timing right on? :idea: http...   Aug 1 2019, 03:30 PM
Johny Blackstain   :wttc: Where abouts are you at? I'm in the va...   Aug 1 2019, 07:16 AM
Gatornapper   Johnny - Goochland County west of Richmond..........   Aug 1 2019, 07:46 AM
Johny Blackstain   Johnny - Goochland County west of Richmond.........   Aug 1 2019, 09:01 AM
Gatornapper   Johnny - Goochland County west of Richmond........   Aug 1 2019, 10:31 AM
Gatornapper   If I can get the engine running well, maybe we cou...   Aug 1 2019, 10:39 AM
Mikedrevguy   Beautiful car. You’re gonna have fun with this c...   Aug 1 2019, 07:38 PM
Gatornapper   Beautiful car. You’re gonna have fun with this ...   Aug 2 2019, 07:15 AM
Gatornapper   Hmmmmm.......interesting......running much better ...   Aug 2 2019, 01:00 PM
Gatornapper   ok, my major issue now is not t he engine, but the...   Aug 2 2019, 07:22 PM
euro911   Yes ... https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles...   Aug 3 2019, 01:55 AM
Gatornapper   Thanks Mark.......I knew it was there somewhere......   Aug 3 2019, 10:46 AM
euro911   There's 4 shift rod bushing locations in a lat...   Aug 3 2019, 11:36 AM
Gatornapper   Mark - Again, thank you so much. Plan to dig in...   Aug 3 2019, 06:44 PM
Gatornapper   There's 4 shift rod bushing locations in a la...   Aug 5 2019, 07:10 PM
Gatornapper   Mark - All back together, all tight, went very we...   Aug 8 2019, 08:19 PM
Gatornapper   My 914 has an MSD system - something I know nothin...   Aug 3 2019, 06:54 PM
Gatornapper   Well, well, well. No wonder! [i][u]HOW did t...   Aug 5 2019, 04:03 PM
euro911   Glad to hear you were able to correct most of your...   Aug 9 2019, 12:56 AM
Gatornapper   Glad to hear you were able to correct most of you...   Aug 9 2019, 05:22 PM
stinkindiesel   I ordered rear bushings from several different sou...   Aug 9 2019, 11:50 AM
Gatornapper   Gary - very interesting. Have an idea for shimmin...   Aug 9 2019, 05:27 PM
Gatornapper   Ok, discovered leaking piston O ring on front righ...   Aug 9 2019, 05:33 PM
Jett   Ok, discovered leaking piston O ring on front rig...   Jul 17 2021, 10:57 AM
euro911   As far as I know, Eric still 'restores' BM...   Aug 9 2019, 06:40 PM
Gatornapper   As far as I know, Eric still 'restores' B...   Aug 9 2019, 07:58 PM
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Gatornapper   Mark - Cannot thank you enough for the detailed d...   Aug 11 2019, 08:07 PM
anderssj   Richard, My apologies--I thought I emailed a coup...   Aug 12 2019, 10:41 AM
Gatornapper   Steve - Thank you so much! Will read ASAP. ...   Aug 12 2019, 11:45 AM
Gatornapper   Thanks Steve - More driving makes me think the p...   Aug 12 2019, 06:37 PM
euro911   Both Mike's and Clay's threads spell out g...   Aug 12 2019, 02:14 PM
Gatornapper   Next 914 challenge: alternator not charging........   Aug 12 2019, 06:41 PM
euro911   Diagnose the trouble: https://www.pelicanparts.com...   Aug 12 2019, 07:31 PM
Gatornapper   Mark - Wow. Everything I needed - and more. Tha...   Aug 12 2019, 07:57 PM
JeffBowlsby   Mark - Wow. Everything I needed - and more. Th...   Aug 18 2019, 08:23 PM
Gatornapper   Thanks Jeff! The other fuse is for the opti...   Aug 19 2019, 07:19 AM
euro911   The other fuse holder isn't used for anything....   Aug 12 2019, 08:20 PM
Gatornapper   The other fuse holder isn't used for anything...   Aug 12 2019, 08:25 PM
Gatornapper   Drove about 25 miles on back roads/twisties - gott...   Aug 13 2019, 07:54 PM
euro911   ... Now, where to find decent 1980 BMW 320i front ...   Aug 13 2019, 08:54 PM
Gatornapper   Mark - Wow. How do I ever thank you? Looking ...   Aug 14 2019, 05:55 AM
Gatornapper   Mark - Thanks for the offer - forgot to post here...   Aug 18 2019, 07:29 AM
Gatornapper   This is the caliper I have: https://www.rockauto....   Aug 14 2019, 07:32 AM
Gatornapper   With 4 working brakes and all new tires, took my ...   Aug 18 2019, 06:57 AM
Gatornapper   TO MODERATOR: Since it's been almost 2 years ...   Aug 18 2019, 07:01 AM
bbrock   TO MODERATOR: Since it's been almost 2 years...   Aug 18 2019, 09:21 AM
Gatornapper   Brent - Thanks! Well, since I'm technica...   Aug 18 2019, 11:15 AM
Gatornapper   Area PCA 9/14 Event - looking forward to it! ...   Aug 18 2019, 07:32 AM
Gatornapper   NOTE TO THREAD FOLLOWERS: Title changed for accur...   Aug 18 2019, 11:18 AM
Gatornapper   Appears loss of power - and likely overheating - w...   Aug 18 2019, 08:13 PM
Gatornapper   Ok, friends and family. It's time you all fin...   Aug 19 2019, 04:25 PM
Krieger   Ok, friends and family. It's time you all fi...   Jul 17 2021, 08:37 AM
BillJ   [quote name='Gatornapper' post='2739773' date='Au...   May 3 2023, 03:43 PM
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Gatornapper   Put about 6,000 miles on her and started having en...   Nov 30 2022, 07:52 PM
Gatornapper   And decided while I was rebuilding the engine, it ...   Nov 30 2022, 08:01 PM
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r_towle   Well, Great story and I hope your new engine buil...   May 4 2023, 08:59 AM
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930cabman   Thanks for giving up the napper!! may you...   May 16 2023, 01:31 PM
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