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| jhynesrockmtn |
 Dec 24 2020, 11:15 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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I sort of tripped over this 1970 earlier this year and couldn't pass it up. It ran like crap, wouldn't stop and didn't shift when I drove it. I also couldn't find any rust, the suspension was solid, it had character and of course, Tangerine!
It had two prior long term owners, all records from new and a set of factory manuals. I tracked the original person down and he recalled the car fondly and gave me some good info. We will hopefully connect in 2021 to take him on a drive. He's well into his 80's. After several months of mini projects and thanks to PMB, 914rubber.com, Chris at Tangerine racing and Auto Atlanta it is a running and driving car. Keeping these cars running would not be possible without the mad geniuses on this board and the vendors who make/sell parts. Thanks to all of you! It mainly suffered from sitting. So, new braking system components installed. All new shifter bushings. New metal and rubber fuel lines, new pump and tank redone. The tank was a bit rusty and it still had the plastic lines. Polished Fuch's I had on the shelf and new tires replaced the 25 year old ones that looked new. New heater cables. Parking brake handle repaired. There are still many smaller projects to get done but those can all wait.       |
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| The Double S |
Dec 24 2020, 11:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 93 Joined: 8-October 19 From: Upland, CA Member No.: 23,545 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks awesome! I have a 70 also and in the midst of a rebuild. You're a great inspiration for me as I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel quite yet lol. I'm also jealous of that lift in your garage. Enjoy!
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| 808 WRX |
Dec 24 2020, 11:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 4-June 20 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 24,349 Region Association: Northern California
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Sounds like a perfect starting point! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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| Cairo94507 |
Dec 24 2020, 12:02 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,769 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Great job. Now enjoy driving it as you continue to bring it into top condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| 914Sixer |
Dec 24 2020, 12:09 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,885 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Sweeeet!
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| mepstein |
Dec 24 2020, 01:24 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,276 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Early cars are the best. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Dec 24 2020, 01:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,866 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
great looking LOVE the tangerine color with the fuchs and chrome bumpers. Good job
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| MM1 |
Dec 24 2020, 02:43 PM
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914 obsession continues Group: Members Posts: 608 Joined: 9-May 18 From: Thousand Oaks, CA Member No.: 22,105 Region Association: Southern California
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Nice job!
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| Mikey914 |
Dec 24 2020, 03:23 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,670 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Always happy to help out. Nice looking car by the way
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| rgalla9146 |
Dec 24 2020, 09:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,557 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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Early car, Home Run ! Beautiful ! |
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| jhynesrockmtn |
Dec 25 2020, 07:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(808 WRX @ Dec 24 2020, 09:48 AM)  This one will stay bone stock, assuming you mean starting point for some type of build. It's too original to screw around with. I do have a 72 that needs rust repairs and paint. That will get a built motor based on a 2 liter 4 and a side shifter conversion. The original 1.7 will go on the shelf. |
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| wonkipop |
Jan 2 2021, 01:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,312 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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ah mate, thats great. its come this far keep it the way it is. good on you.
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| Arno914 |
Jan 2 2021, 10:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 13-May 20 From: near Frankfurt, Germany Member No.: 24,260 Region Association: Germany
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BEAUTIFUL CAR!
Reminds me on my first 914 (the car that started it all...) back in the late 80´s. Same awesome color. Chrome bumpers. Sold it because of some rust on the longs and still regret it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Back then not really worth keeping, now it would be the perfect project. Well...back then 356´s were also tossed... Enjoy! Arno |
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