New guy with a Field find 74 914 1.8, hello everyone! |
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New guy with a Field find 74 914 1.8, hello everyone! |
WaywayNorcal |
Jul 31 2020, 07:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 27-July 20 From: PNW Member No.: 24,539 Region Association: None |
I am the proud owner of 1974 1.8 liter 914. The PO blew it up and parked it in a blackberry patch. There it sat for the past 6 years. He did pull the motor and tranny and stored them in a shed. So theres that. The car is a huge project. I am an experienced welder and metal fabricator and mechanic so that aspect doesn't scare me. The car needs major body work. Everything is still there as a far as parts. the glass is good.
I work part time at a machine shop and I took the motor down to the shop today. It looks like the cylinders need to be replaced and I am not sure just yet what "blew up" in the motor. I plan on splitting the cases in the next few days. I'll post what progress I make on it. Excited to get it back on the road! |
tvdinnerbythepool |
Aug 1 2020, 07:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 310 Joined: 24-July 18 From: Olympia, WA Member No.: 22,336 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And welcome to another PNW owner!
Really great resources and vendors on this site. I would be entirely lost without this group. For sure check out Ian's videos (He posted on this thread). They are a huge help. And there are some really great Vendors on here to help with the restoration: 914rubber, Tangerine Racing, Sierra Madre, Auto Atlanta, URO Jeff Bowlsby (Wiring Harness and rebuilds cool stuff), Bruce Stone for pedal cluster help (I'm sure i'm forgetting someone). Anyway....Lot's of help and resources out there! Feel free to reach out and keep us posted with your questions and progress. -Rob |
Jamie |
Aug 1 2020, 12:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) And welcome to another PNW owner! Really great resources and vendors on this site. I would be entirely lost without this group. For sure check out Ian's videos (He posted on this thread). They are a huge help. And there are some really great Vendors on here to help with the restoration: 914rubber, Tangerine Racing, Sierra Madre, Auto Atlanta, URO Jeff Bowlsby (Wiring Harness and rebuilds cool stuff), Bruce Stone for pedal cluster help (I'm sure i'm forgetting someone). Anyway....Lot's of help and resources out there! Feel free to reach out and keep us posted with your questions and progress. -Rob You overlooked the one vendor he may need soon, Restoration Design for replacement body panels! |
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