1975 1.8 - restore or convert? |
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1975 1.8 - restore or convert? |
Carl92106 |
Mar 20 2018, 08:56 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-March 18 From: San Diego Member No.: 21,987 Region Association: None |
Hi,
I've been privileged to own three 914's (prior to this one), even bringing a 1.8 home from Germany courtesy of the Army in '83 (much to the chagrin of a guy in a beautiful forest green version around Ventura who probably wasn't use to driving his car at 120 all the time, (but I digress).) So I found this sweet '75 1.8. I can send pics. My info on the car is from the mechanic who worked for the Porsche dealership in La Mesa, California (near San Diego) who sold it to the original owner. The owner took exceptional care of it, and all the services are logged in the owner's manual or subsequent documentation by the mechanic. When the owner died at 100, the car went to his daughter. She drove it 100 mi. over the next 4 years, but let the car sit for 3 years after that. Water ponded in the rear trunk, and a good portion of the rear half of the trunk pan is rusted out. But that's pretty much all the rust there is on the car. The daughter gave it to the mechanic, and, after servicing it, he had it for another 8 months before I got it. The car has 162K miles on it. Because of it's condition and documentation, I'm inclined to see if anyone is interested in doing a full restoration. If there is no interest in that, I will do a motor and suspension conversion and go race the thing. Thanks for any comments. |
BENBRO02 |
Mar 20 2018, 10:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hi, I've been privileged to own three 914's (prior to this one), even bringing a 1.8 home from Germany courtesy of the Army in '83 (much to the chagrin of a guy in a beautiful forest green version around Ventura who probably wasn't use to driving his car at 120 all the time, (but I digress).) So I found this sweet '75 1.8. I can send pics. My info on the car is from the mechanic who worked for the Porsche dealership in La Mesa, California (near San Diego) who sold it to the original owner. The owner took exceptional care of it, and all the services are logged in the owner's manual or subsequent documentation by the mechanic. When the owner died at 100, the car went to his daughter. She drove it 100 mi. over the next 4 years, but let the car sit for 3 years after that. Water ponded in the rear trunk, and a good portion of the rear half of the trunk pan is rusted out. But that's pretty much all the rust there is on the car. The daughter gave it to the mechanic, and, after servicing it, he had it for another 8 months before I got it. The car has 162K miles on it. Because of it's condition and documentation, I'm inclined to see if anyone is interested in doing a full restoration. If there is no interest in that, I will do a motor and suspension conversion and go race the thing. Thanks for any comments. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
cal44 |
Mar 21 2018, 05:32 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region |
That would have been Mesa Porsche Audi. Now defunct.
On a side note, I'm not sure what this intel is for. Is the car for sale (price required), are you fishing for inquires? The ad reads '75 and '76. Inquiring minds |
Carl92106 |
Mar 21 2018, 09:00 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-March 18 From: San Diego Member No.: 21,987 Region Association: None |
That would have been Mesa Porsche Audi. Now defunct. On a side note, I'm not sure what this intel is for. Is the car for sale (price required), are you fishing for inquires? The ad reads '75 and '76. Inquiring minds Yes, Mesa Porsche Audi was original dealer. It's a '75, so I apologize for that. I'll take photos today. |
Carl92106 |
Mar 21 2018, 10:14 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-March 18 From: San Diego Member No.: 21,987 Region Association: None |
Pics of the '75 1.8
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Mueller |
Mar 21 2018, 10:18 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Nice looking car except for the rust.
'76? Don't forget that is a Smog year vehicle for you being in CA. |
ValcoOscar |
Mar 21 2018, 10:20 AM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,374 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
Hi, I've been privileged to own three 914's (prior to this one), even bringing a 1.8 home from Germany courtesy of the Army in '83 (much to the chagrin of a guy in a beautiful forest green version around Ventura who probably wasn't use to driving his car at 120 all the time, (but I digress).) So I found this sweet '75 1.8. I can send pics. My info on the car is from the mechanic who worked for the Porsche dealership in La Mesa, California (near San Diego) who sold it to the original owner. The owner took exceptional care of it, and all the services are logged in the owner's manual or subsequent documentation by the mechanic. When the owner died at 100, the car went to his daughter. She drove it 100 mi. over the next 4 years, but let the car sit for 3 years after that. Water ponded in the rear trunk, and a good portion of the rear half of the trunk pan is rusted out. But that's pretty much all the rust there is on the car. The daughter gave it to the mechanic, and, after servicing it, he had it for another 8 months before I got it. The car has 162K miles on it. Because of it's condition and documentation, I'm inclined to see if anyone is interested in doing a full restoration. If there is no interest in that, I will do a motor and suspension conversion and go race the thing. Thanks for any comments. Neat story...I was in the Army back in '83. 31 & 35 Echo Oscar |
Carl92106 |
Mar 21 2018, 11:52 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-March 18 From: San Diego Member No.: 21,987 Region Association: None |
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Chris914n6 |
Mar 21 2018, 11:57 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,303 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Edit your first post.
I'd restore that... it's pristine compared to what's normally found out there. |
Carl92106 |
Mar 21 2018, 12:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-March 18 From: San Diego Member No.: 21,987 Region Association: None |
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cal44 |
Mar 21 2018, 03:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Maybe it's me but I still don't know if you are trying to sell the car or ?
If selling, did my old eyes miss the asking price? Regards |
Carl92106 |
Mar 21 2018, 03:48 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 20-March 18 From: San Diego Member No.: 21,987 Region Association: None |
Maybe it's me but I still don't know if you are trying to sell the car or ? If selling, did my old eyes miss the asking price? Regards No, it's not your eyes. What I was looking for, first, was a general idea based on the number of cars that have come through here about whether it would be worth restoring. If the consensus were that it was indeed a good candidate to restore, then I would probably be looking to sell it. Right now, I just want to drive it around for a couple of weeks and see how I feel about it, so I'm not inclined to put a price on it at the moment. Naturally, this doesn't preclude anyone from making an offer. Thanks for the interest. |
burton73 |
Mar 21 2018, 06:52 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,490 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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Mueller |
Mar 21 2018, 10:32 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
L-Let car, make sure no vac. leaks from oil filler o-ring and intake assembly after the flapper valve.
I removed the "extra" hoses on mine and made delrin plugs. Is that an "S" or a "5" in between the 914 and .8 on the rear panel? |
type47fan |
Mar 22 2018, 08:11 AM
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It Looks Better In Person. . . Group: Members Posts: 860 Joined: 17-September 03 From: Carlsbad, CA Member No.: 1,170 Region Association: Southern California |
+1 for restoration. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Could you add a picture of the stickers on driver's side door jamb, below the striker plate? A '75 California car should have a VIN sticker and a Catalyst Required : |
Mueller |
Mar 22 2018, 12:09 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
+1 for restoration. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Could you add a picture of the stickers on driver's side door jamb, below the striker plate? A '75 California car should have a VIN sticker and a Catalyst Required : No bi-annual smog checks but could still be checked at a road side check point, tough call what to do with the exhaust. |
cal44 |
Mar 22 2018, 02:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 8-October 09 From: Encinitas, Ca. Member No.: 10,910 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have not seen a road side check by the CHP in over ten years in San Diego County.
I'm going to stick to smog exempt is smog exempt, '75 and older. Unless someone can prove me wrong. It either is, or it isn't. Can't be both Just an opinion. |
JeffBowlsby |
Mar 22 2018, 07:41 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,477 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
RESTORE! Too nice to modify. Rare color.
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euro911 |
Mar 26 2018, 09:57 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
I have not seen a road side check by the CHP in over ten years in San Diego County. Some counties in Northern California don't require a smog check ... yetI'm going to stick to smog exempt is smog exempt, '75 and older. Unless someone can prove me wrong. It either is, or it isn't. Can't be both Just an opinion. |
Tdskip |
Mar 27 2018, 06:37 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,684 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Keep in mind it is NOT the build date but the model year that matters to CA DMV. You can have a car build in 1975 but be considered a 1976 model year, and thus need SMOG.
If it is a 1975 model year then it is exempt, period. +1 for restore regardless. |
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