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Grubeguy
post May 21 2019, 05:15 PM
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I have finally convinced my dad that his '74 914 project belongs in my garage. Years ago, he replaced the engine with an Olds aluminum engine (same as a modern Range Rover) with a 4-barrel. Everything mated together with the help of Kennedy Engineering adapters and such.

I've owned a bevvy of classic and german cars, but this is my first 914. I'm look for advice, best places to go for parts, advice on body kits if available, things to look for when getting the little guy going ...
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Grubeguy   Up and Coming New Owner   May 21 2019, 05:15 PM
Larmo63   We need pictures of this project so some people he...   May 21 2019, 05:41 PM
SirAndy   We need pictures of this project so we can give ex...   May 21 2019, 07:59 PM
BeatNavy   A new member in the DC area. Nice. :wttc:   May 21 2019, 05:59 PM
StarBear   Welcome aboard! This is DEFINITELY the place f...   May 21 2019, 06:23 PM
ConeDodger   Same engine as the Triumph TR8! Nice!   May 21 2019, 06:25 PM
914-300Hemi   :wttc:   May 21 2019, 08:13 PM
Larmo63   We need pictures of this project so we can give e...   May 21 2019, 10:00 PM
SirAndy   [quote name='SirAndy' post='2715789' date='May 21 ...   May 22 2019, 02:23 PM
Chi-town   A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting litt...   May 21 2019, 10:08 PM
porschetub   A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting lit...   May 22 2019, 01:03 AM
billh1963   A Rover / Buick aluminum V8 is an interesting li...   May 22 2019, 04:28 AM
porschetub   [quote name='porschetub' post='2715834' date='May...   May 22 2019, 01:46 PM
rick 918-S   :wttc: :ttiwwp:   May 22 2019, 04:35 AM
Grubeguy   <laugh> Ok ok, pics coming in short order :)...   May 22 2019, 05:32 AM
rhodyguy   Don't worry about the fuel mileage. Goes with ...   May 22 2019, 05:32 PM
Grubeguy   OK, these are the only three pics I have of the ca...   May 22 2019, 07:26 PM
914_teener   Early bumpers on a 74? Or are those 73 bumpers on ...   May 22 2019, 10:27 PM
Dave_Darling   Early bumpers on a 74? Or are those 73 bumpers on...   May 23 2019, 03:39 PM
Grubeguy   My knowledge of the 914 pedigree is exactly zero ....   May 23 2019, 03:51 PM
Dave_Darling   My knowledge of the 914 pedigree is exactly zero ...   May 25 2019, 09:44 PM
Rand   Props Curt.   May 25 2019, 11:31 PM
Rob-O   [quote name='SirAndy' post='2715789' date='May 21...   May 23 2019, 02:56 PM
914_teener   I'm betting Larwrence our resident 914 "n...   May 23 2019, 06:22 PM
914_7T3   I'm betting Larwrence our resident 914 ...   May 26 2019, 10:09 AM
Rob-O   My knowledge of the 914 pedigree is exactly zero ...   May 23 2019, 07:54 PM
ClayPerrine   My knowledge of the 914 pedigree is exactly zero...   May 23 2019, 08:31 PM
bbrock   Rob, 74 had available chrome bumpers also. C...   May 23 2019, 08:50 PM
914_teener   [quote name='Rob-O' post='2716392' date='May...   May 23 2019, 08:50 PM
Rob-O   [quote name='Rob-O' post='2716392' date='Ma...   May 24 2019, 07:33 AM
injunmort   you don't tell the year of the car by the bump...   May 24 2019, 08:42 AM
914_teener   you don't tell the year of the car by the bum...   May 24 2019, 09:49 AM
gandalf_025   Those aluminum 215 ci V8’s were really great in...   May 24 2019, 10:47 AM
UROpartsman   Welcome! You've definitely come to the ri...   May 24 2019, 11:30 AM
KELTY360   Welcome! You've definitely come to the r...   May 24 2019, 05:56 PM
worn   Welcome! You've definitely come to the r...   May 24 2019, 06:39 PM
Rob-O   I stayed on topic! Well, I at least answered ...   May 24 2019, 10:52 PM
lierofox   I stayed on topic! Well, I at least answered...   May 25 2019, 02:36 AM
Larmo63   Okay, I know mirrors. I'll take that. Anythi...   May 26 2019, 07:17 PM
Grubeguy   OK, so great turorial on bumpers. I frankly like ...   May 27 2019, 12:08 PM
Al Meredith   I think you can get transmission HP and TQU capac...   May 27 2019, 12:40 PM
Grubeguy   I tried that - I think I clicked on every part of ...   May 28 2019, 05:04 AM


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