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Ruprect006
post Oct 26 2017, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(jd74914 @ Oct 26 2017, 01:19 AM) *

Sweet seats! If you're wanting to go back to stock myself, and others here, would be interested in them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The car looks like its in great shape-very nice.



Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.
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post Oct 26 2017, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(mgphoto @ Oct 19 2017, 04:53 PM) *

Kiss, keep it stock silly.
Yes update the fuel lines, maybe a 2056 down the line but she has good looking wheels.
Is the paint original? If so DON'T paint it! Buff and polish.
Keep after the little problems that should keep you busy.
She can only be original once.
Might be easier to find a used tank here and have it cleaned.



Paint is original. I have only washed it with soap and water so far. Haven't given a full detail yet, but expect it will be amazing once I do.
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post Oct 26 2017, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Oct 19 2017, 04:58 PM) *

You should find a good used tank, have it boiled out and sealed (with an alcohol resistant sealing product). The stainless steel fuel lines are a good safety measure as well and shouldn’t hurt originality.

But most of all, redo the brakes if it’s been sitting that long! New master cylinder, rubber brake lines, and perhaps rebuilt calipers will be worthwhile. Contact PMB for the needed brake parts.



Thanks for the info! I'll be checking the brake systems this weekend and will order whatever needed. Thank you for the lead on the parts from PMB.
www.pmbperformance.com Brake Parts
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post Oct 26 2017, 12:39 PM
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Cool find, congrats! The silver cars are a stunning 914 color. I would make every effort to keep this one original also. Or rather return it to original condition as much as possible, because there are already a number of non-original thing about it. How about that hood badge and all the dash switches?

Clean it and clean it some more before you do much more.

Tom - Service Bulletin 213 for the fuel vapor lock condition is on my website, but it does not relocate the fuel pump, and I have not seen a factory service bulletin or recall campaign to relocate the fuel pump for the 1970-74 cars. Can you post it if you have it? I don't think it exists.

What are all those gauges in the center console? I see all non-stock gauges:

Amps
Volts
Oil pressure?
Oil temp
Clock
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Outside Air Temperature?



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post Oct 26 2017, 12:46 PM
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Top to bottom, left to right, to me the gauges look like:

Ammeter, voltmeter, oil temp, oil pressure, clock, vacuum/boost, outside temp.
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post Oct 26 2017, 05:13 PM
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Regarding documenting mileage. He was the original owner and signed the title document stating the mileage is accurate. If he doesn't have additional documents, how do I document it? Realistically, anyone who looks at this car in person would agree it is accurate, but.....


Be sure to make a copy of the original title.

Are there any service records? This would verify miles.
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post Oct 26 2017, 05:14 PM
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Also remove the odometer.




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post Oct 26 2017, 07:42 PM
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As a fellow '73 2.0 owner and proponent of originality, I have previously acquired a duplicate set of date stamped 1973 gauges with a corresponding wiring harness.

My plan was to hoard them just in case I ever needed them, but would like to offer them up for sale to you. Even the clock is working and keeps perfect time. Bought them from someone who stored them in tubs for over 30 years after the car was long gone.

If you are interested please PM me.


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post Oct 26 2017, 08:20 PM
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Also remove the odometer.




Nothing like a bit of fraud. . .Fail. . .





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post Oct 26 2017, 08:51 PM
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Oct 26 2017, 07:20 PM) *

QUOTE(DM_2000 @ Oct 26 2017, 04:14 PM) *

QUOTE(thelogo @ Oct 26 2017, 01:17 AM) *


Also remove the odometer.




Nothing like a bit of fraud. . .Fail. . .





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post Oct 26 2017, 08:53 PM
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“I don't want to do anything that would hurt the original condition of it and therefore the value.”

All original cars are just that, completely original with all the parts they were delivered with. Most haven’t been on the road in decades and look rather beaten. They call it the Preservation Class and they fetch top dollar.

Since your car is not completely original; steering wheel, gauges, console gauges, seats and who knows what else, you can feel free to continue to modify it with easily reversible mods or remove the mods and restore back to original. Because the car is not original (all original stuff) the value has already taken a hit, so either make it a better car or restore to ‘like’ original.
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post Oct 26 2017, 09:01 PM
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That's a terrific car. I wish I had it. It would go back to 100% stock. Good luck and have fun. Cheers. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 26 2017, 09:54 PM
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I have the same Scheel seats. They are valuable, and a nice "period correct" mod. Keep those for now.

The center console gauges are a bit goofy, but it looks like your Uncle was kind of a 914 enthusiast. Go carefully and respectfully through what his original ideas for the car were, and then put your own dose of love onto/into it.

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post Oct 26 2017, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(jd74914 @ Oct 26 2017, 01:19 AM) *

Sweet seats! If you're wanting to go back to stock myself, and others here, would be interested in them. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The car looks like its in great shape-very nice.



Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.


I also have the same Scheel seat from my 6 and do not let the guys make you think that the seats are only worth $1,200. One seat is on EBay in bad shape for $2,900 even thought he has not been able to sell it for a long time. I saw them go for $700. 10 years ago in very bad shape. I want to point out that, as an original paint 76 when you detail your car be carful that you do not rub too much on the stickers in the door jam or you can remove the paint code on the silver sticker in the driver’s doorjamb. It seems that it was lightly printed on the silver paper sticker. Not the VIN number near the latch but near the drivers door hinge

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post Oct 26 2017, 10:44 PM
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This thread led me to think just how much of my car is original. I didn't come up with much. The doors, trailing arms and steering rack. That's about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 27 2017, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(thelogo @ Oct 25 2017, 10:17 PM) *

Also remove the odometer.

Note to self - never buy anything from thelogo, because you can’t trust anything to be as represented.
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QUOTE(914 7T3 @ Oct 26 2017, 08:42 PM) *

As a fellow '73 2.0 owner and proponent of originality, I have previously acquired a duplicate set of date stamped 1973 gauges with a corresponding wiring harness.

My plan was to hoard them just in case I ever needed them, but would like to offer them up for sale to you. Even the clock is working and keeps perfect time. Bought them from someone who stored them in tubs for over 30 years after the car was long gone.

If you are interested please PM me.


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I am interested and I tried to PM you, but I don't see where it work. Do you have any pictures, and how much are they?

Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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QUOTE(arne @ Oct 27 2017, 07:48 AM) *

QUOTE(thelogo @ Oct 25 2017, 10:17 PM) *

Also remove the odometer.

Note to self - never buy anything from thelogo, because you can’t trust anything to be as represented.














Really you flatter me .
I cant help it if im a prince and a great man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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I’d leave everything the way it is, just like your uncle modified it for himself. Drive it with him in mind, and then see if you want to change it. What a great experience that first drive will be.

As a pleasure vehicle, couple thousand miles a year, you can have a long future with this car.
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post Oct 27 2017, 02:56 PM
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Is there a way to delete or hide not essential comments that just waste space and clutter up a good thread?
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