Teen 914 build, My first car ever at 18, and what im attempting to complete Options

[Montreal914]

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Loads of help on this forum. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) Make sure you post many pictures as qualified people will give advice.

You definitely need to investigate and post pictures of the silver car wheels, brakes, and
suspension setup. There might be some nice components behind (914-6?). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Watch the classified as you could get a solid tub from the dry west coast that could save you a lot of work and money. Otherwise, Restoration Design is your friend.

Good luck with your project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

[camgraves3113]

Way to go for 18. The silver car may have factory Fuchs in 6. I cannot tell by the picture but if deep 6 with harts you may have $2,500 worth of wheels. I bought a car 7 years ago for a 930 Porsche trans and it came with a non-rusted body and 3 Deep 6s with Harts Fuchs and one regular Fuchs 6 no hart. Sold the 3 harts for $1,500. And their prices have gone way up. So the guys here will help you find out what you have on their if you get good pictures of front and back.

You may get some money to help you get more of what you need to fix your cars.
These cars have taken a huge price increase in the last 8 years and still moving up fast right now.

Welcome to the world and ask for help to the board.

Bob B
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Thank you so much, and yes they are original, thank god. I am soooo excited to get them refurbished with the black and gold theme i have planned for the 914!!

[camgraves3113]

It was extremely humid and uncomfortable outside today, so instead i made grill mesh and formed it to the air duct intake. Would anyone advise me to run this air to the rotors, or run it to the motor, or oil cooler, ect. Any response is very appreciated!!!!

[camgraves3113]

Also, i am IN LOVE with the isma front bumper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[burton73]

Also, i am IN LOVE with the isma front bumper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Very cool. Did you dad teach you how not to be afraid to work on cars? My dad could not turn a screwdriver.

Have you bought a welder and auto shield yet?

If you are thinking of venting the front brakes, not sure that you will need it innless you are going to be doing high-speed racing.

You should share your vision of these cars. We would love to hear it and may have some tips for you. Our members are really in the know on these little VW-Porsches.

Regards,

Bob B

[98101]

I was a teenager with my first job when I bought my first 914. There was the Haynes manual with blurry photos, a VW&Porsche Magazine, mechanics who took advantage of information assymetry, and not much else.

Now I’m 52 years old, with lots more money, lots less time, similar urges, but skills no better than then. I’m grateful for this forum though.

[camgraves3113]

I am impressed with this kids ability to see gold where some only see rust. He can have this depth of perspective because he has 50 years jump on some of us ...me.. He has plenty of time to learn how to weld starting on a 110 wire feed then on to gas tig or mig. I gave my son a tiny used Lincoln wire feed at his tenth birthday party. He is now a master welder - not on 110

My suggestion is for him to ask on the boards here for free or nearly free extras and spares to help your build.

By way of example, when euro911 wisely downsized and packed up his toys headed to Arizona he had piles of priceless (unsellable) parts that are useless to his projects and cost to move and to have to store for another three decades. He has offered those parts up for free or a greatly discounted values to help others less fortunate. Further,

Larmo has a collection of parts and pieces that baffle his team of psychiatic specialists as to why he covets these things and hoards the 914 jewels in his garage ......stored in Ball Jars and carefully organized hermetically sealed containers / knowing that his beautiful 914 6 is almost nearing the third of twelve phases of "completion".

Kieth, on the other hand, has the presence of mind to catalogue what he needs and sell or donate the rest. Most of his hoarding is in the mental knowledge amassed in his engineers brain. The key....... to unlocking the vault of Keith's Porsche experience from 911 racing experience to 914 rebuilds.... is temporarily misplaced. But will be found when a solution to a 914 technical problem arises. This kid could ask any of us for direction on a 914 problem. Unfortunately, this poor kid will get 9 different solutions to the same problem. But there are solutions.

These World guys are resources that we did not have in 1973 when I bought my first 914.

This kid does have World resources. Let's support the young kids that have the courage to jump in to a rust oration. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

I really appreciate this. Thank you so much and i will definitely use these resources:)

[camgraves3113]

Also, i am IN LOVE with the isma front bumper (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Very cool. Did you dad teach you how not to be afraid to work on cars? My dad could not turn a screwdriver.

Have you bought a welder and auto shield yet?

If you are thinking of venting the front brakes, not sure that you will need it innless you are going to be doing high-speed racing.

You should share your vision of these cars. We would love to hear it and may have some tips for you. Our members are really in the know on these little VW-Porsches.

Regards,

Bob B

My dad hs rebuilt several cars, and is a very mechanical person. Trust me i know im lucky with that, and i am using him to my great advantage hahahaha. And no, ibut i have bought a sandblasting cabinet and many other tools. Do you have any recommendations for the welder and soecs?

[burton73]

You are very lucky to have your dad working with you. You want a big compressor to blast things as it makes it much easer and for sure you need to wear dust mask as the dust can be very dangerous. Always use safety gear and jack stands can be very dangerous if you get the wrong ones.

A tip on looking up things on our search function. I use Google and ask the question and end with Porsche 914world it will bring up past posting.

Say: Best welder Porsche 914world

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Thanks guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) That's kind of what I thought. Bad news is that I probably wasted money on this smaller liner, but since 99% of my welding is in the .023-.030 range, it will make a good backup. I think maybe the only difference is the diameter of the hole in the collet.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) When you get a welder, try to get one that has good control on amperage not just 1-6 on each control. I have found that sometimes it is in-between the numbers.

Good hunting,

Bob B

[Porschef]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Cheers. You've got a nice project ahead of you.

You surely must know of CFR, they're a straight shot down 44 into Manchester. There's this guy named Chris Foley who knows a little about 914's. He's an alright dude. Ed's ok too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Worth a trip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Enjoy, and like everyone has said, keep posting. Lots of folks here to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) you on.

Joe

[camgraves3113]

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!! i feel so lucky you have no idea to get everyones input. I definitely have the right saftey gear and have taken the right pro cautionary measures. Also, i will take a trip down to them for sure!!
Lastly im trying to test the light motors, after i clean them up. Excited to see what comes from that!!

[camgraves3113]

Also cleaned up the garage for the huge 6x3 sand blaster i purchased!!! Its getting delivered tomorrow i could not be happier. Now got to find a compatable compresser for a reasonable price

[camgraves3113]

Gotta love a good collection of spray cans!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[camgraves3113]

Hmmmm wonder what this could be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)

[theer]

Wow! Seeing those pictures makes me think... if an 18 year-old can't get them upright, then I don't feel so bad anymore! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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[theer]

Oh and if you're in Canton, CT, make sure to head over to see Chris Foley at Tangerine Racing in Manchester, CT.

[camgraves3113]

Wow! Seeing those pictures makes me think... if an 18 year-old can't get them upright, then I don't feel so bad anymore! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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Hahahha too true

[camgraves3113]

Oh and if you're in Canton, CT, make sure to head over to see Chris Foley at Tangerine Racing in Manchester, CT.

I will for sure. Thank you!

[Rockland914]

Congratulations on your car. I just got my 914 in September. Starting restoration this month. I spent a good amount of time getting my garage ready. Made more space by installing some high shelves, fixed lighting issue. I also wired in two dedicated 20 amp outlets, you will need those or a big compressor and for a good MIG welder. For welders start looking at Craigslist. I was able to find a Lincoln Pro 140 with a stand, full tank of argon mix for half of retail. It was a year old. Shielding gas makes welding a lot cleaner, also less smoke and fumes. No experience with Harbor Freight welders but if you are on a tight budget they are hard to beat. Restoration Design has a plethora of metal panels for your car. The more of them you make yourself, the more you save. Good luck.

[aharder]

Congratulations and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) It a great place for our cars !!