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Adventure begins, 1970 914/4 |
Rockland914 |
Nov 18 2017, 03:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 8-November 17 From: Montebello, NY Member No.: 21,586 Region Association: North East States |
I have towed this running driving 914 home two weeks ago. I am the 4th owner, previous owner had it for one summer. It drives, stops, starts. Supposedly "original" 47k miles (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif).
Will drive it for a few more weeks and than restoration begins. Got a Lincoln MIG welder, have a friend coming down for a week in January to help. I was debating what to do with it, looks like everything is original on the car. It was repainted probably in the late 80's. Paint is chipping, very little rust on the fenders, hoods, doors and floors. I want to drive it, now show it. Going for mechanical first and later cosmetic. Interior is is great shape, dash has no cracks, one little rip on the passenger side of seat bolster. Has original fuel injection that the previous owner and his mechanic got in running great, new fuel regulators, pump, checked the lines, cleaned the tank, did spark plugs, wires, got the brakes serviced (need to bleed a little more and adjust the emergency brake). I love the look of the original chrome fenders. Car needs to get reinforced, doors are not closing great on the top. Was debating if I should do Restoration Design or Brad Mayeur, leaning toward the latter because I just want to drive it for fun. Goal is original looking outside, inside, mechanically sound with upgraded suspension. |
shoguneagle |
Nov 18 2017, 09:37 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
Brad Mayeur does great work and you cannot find anyone better. He has always been willing to work with owner's regarding their cars. Get with him and let him help you/assist you in determining what you are willing, able to, or not wanting to thus getting him involved in the car and helping you make decisions.
Follow the suggestions on getting a knowledge handle on any potential cancer as others have suggested. Again, Brad can help you determine a survey on what has to be done to the car and the order things can be accomplished. again, there are people here who can help you; car looks great from distance. Good luck and keep the postings coming. I have Brad's external stress kit on my car which is great, BUT YOU NEED TO KNOW what the car actually needs before giving any consideration to stressing the cars; repairs first, then improvements; thus a good survey on condition. |
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