Direction and Advice to stay "Original", What can be replaced but stay "Original?" |
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Direction and Advice to stay "Original", What can be replaced but stay "Original?" |
Ruprect006 |
Oct 19 2017, 03:29 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 15-October 17 From: Pensacola, FL Member No.: 21,511 Region Association: South East States |
I am new to the 914 scene. I am the proud new owner of my uncle's '73 914 2.0. He drove it off the lot and it is all original. It was in storage for 37 years and I just got it out a couple weeks ago and it is now in my garage. It has 15,506 miles on it.
My questions are about what to do now. I don't want to do anything that would hurt the original condition of it and therefore the value. The first item in question is the fuel system. I took the fuel tank out and there was a hole eaten in the side of it. Fortunately only a little of the "gas/oil/tar" had oozed out. I cleaned up the compartment and it looks good! So since the tank needs to be replaced, do I just order a reman one and that is okay for staying original? While the tank is out, should I just clean out the original fuel lines, or is it still considered original if I replace them all with new? And would a set of SS lines from Tangerine Racing be good, or would that be frowned upon as not original? Haven't touched the fuel filter and pump yet, but same question regarding refurbishing or replacing and not hurting the value. Thanks for any insights and direction! Oh, and yes I do have the center caps. In case that sticks out to you in the photo. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
DM_2000 |
Oct 19 2017, 04:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 16-August 17 From: PA Member No.: 21,351 Region Association: None |
Photo document the car and save every old part you replace, this builds the cars history. Also, write down the cars prior history. Why was the car parked? Do you have any past service records? All of this matters a lot.
About 20 years ago I looked at a super low mile in storage forever 914 that still had the original tires. I told the owner to save all parts including tires to bolster the low mile claim. Before doing much of anything else, formulate a plan to recommission the car. Just getting the engine going again will take some planning. ( RE replacing all rubber fuel hoses ) Be very careful of too much cleaning, you can't easily duplicate patina that is consistent with a well cared for older car. RE: Original paint with a few flaws is far better than a perfect repaint as one can't tell previous condition. Also, what is your mechanical ability and level of shop tools? |
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