 Father/Daughter Build, 1973 1.7L One Family Car |
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| Hollybrook |
  Nov 28 2021, 04:01 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 22,788 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
I've been lurking here for a few years, but this is my first post so I guess an introduction is in order. My name is Wayne and though I actually don't have a Porsche, I do have a 1992 Mercedes Benz 500E that Porsche had a big hand in designing and building. I also have a Datsun 260Z and used to race a 240Z in SCCA road racing. My 260Z was heading to the garage for restoration until my wife convinced me that my daughter's 914 needed to be done first.
My youngest daughter, Annika, is sharing this account while we work on the project. She recently graduated from college with a degree in civil engineering and a minor in mechanical engineering technology. I think you will enjoy getting to know her! The car in question is a 1973 1.7L 914 that my brother and sister in law bought new and drove as their only car for many years. As their family grew, the car ended up in the driveway under a tarp until it was offered to Annika as a gift. We thought it needed a tune-up and some paint work. As we started looking at the car, it became obvious that it had serious hell hole rust and would need lots of loving care to get back on the road. At the time, Annika was a junior in high school without the financial resources for a project of this magnitude. so back under the tarp it went until she got a career type job and started building up a fund for the project. We are quite lucky to have my brother in law and original owner, John, helping us with this build. John is a car enthusiast and used to crew for me on my race team. Not to mention, he did all the work on this car over its life and his historical perspective will be invaluable. Here we are in January 2016 loading the car onto a trailer for the trip back home.  A very excited car owner!  After a quick wash in our drveway.  |
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| Hollybrook |
Nov 28 2021, 04:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 22,788 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The tarp came off today so we could see what condition the car is in now. The good news is that it is pretty much just like how we stored it.
Here are Annika and John with big smiles on their faces.  |
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| Shivers |
Nov 28 2021, 04:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,361 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
Farout, this will be a great project. Love the rims and the rack. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| Van B |
Nov 28 2021, 04:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 20-October 21 From: Maryland Member No.: 26,011 Region Association: None 
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Welcome!!!! So cool! I’m across the river from you all in Southern Maryland. I have the same color car as a 74 1.8L that I bought in Atlanta a couple months ago.
Also, I just paid a nice price for those same ATS wheels! Those are the coolest wheels from the era and definitely keepers in my book! |
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| Hollybrook |
Nov 28 2021, 04:24 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 22,788 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks for the welcome!
Unfortunately, we only have three of the ATS rims -- 2 5.5" and one 6". I wish we could find another 6" rim, but have not had much luck when I poke around. W |
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| BeatNavy |
Nov 28 2021, 04:28 PM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Great story, Wayne (and Annika). Until about 2 years ago I was full time in NoVA, too.
The great feeling of bringing one home on a trailer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Then the real work starts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Good luck to both of you, and look forward to hearing the progress. |
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| Hollybrook |
Nov 28 2021, 04:30 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 22,788 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I should add that this will not be a 100% stock garage queen. Annika wants a car for driving and is probably going to make choices for best performance over a show car.
And I'm quite happy with that as I believe cars should be driven! W |
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| Shivers |
Nov 28 2021, 04:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,361 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Hollybrook @ Nov 28 2021, 02:30 PM)  I should add that this will not be a 100% stock garage queen. Annika wants a car for driving and is probably going to make choices for best performance over a show car. And I'm quite happy with that as I believe cars should be driven! Well you guy's came to the right place...It's like Baskin Robbins around here. From 4 to 8 cylinders, air or water cooled, you'll find guidance here. |
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| wonkipop |
Nov 28 2021, 05:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,250 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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| Puebloswatcop |
Nov 28 2021, 05:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,389 Joined: 27-December 14 From: Mineola, Texas Member No.: 18,258 Region Association: Southwest Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I think its awesome that you are doing this as a father / daughter project. Hope it is fun for you both. Cant wait to watch the build go on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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| mepstein |
Nov 28 2021, 06:13 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,246 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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| Gatornapper |
Nov 28 2021, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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Wayne & Anika -
WELCOME! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm just 2 hours or less south of you and would love to drive my 914 up to see you all some time as you do this recovery. Will love to be watching it here.... GN PS: Where did Anika get her degrees? I have 2 engineer sons, Civil one went to VA Tech, the other ODU was Mechanical - now a Navy helo pilot. QUOTE(Hollybrook @ Nov 28 2021, 05:01 PM) I've been lurking here for a few years, but this is my first post so I guess an introduction is in order. My name is Wayne and though I actually don't have a Porsche, I do have a 1992 Mercedes Benz 500E that Porsche had a big hand in designing and building. I also have a Datsun 260Z and used to race a 240Z in SCCA road racing. My 260Z was heading to the garage for restoration until my wife convinced me that my daughter's 914 needed to be done first. My youngest daughter, Annika, is sharing this account while we work on the project. She recently graduated from college with a degree in civil engineering and a minor in mechanical engineering technology. I think you will enjoy getting to know her! The car in question is a 1973 1.7L 914 that my brother and sister in law bought new and drove as their only car for many years. As their family grew, the car ended up in the driveway under a tarp until it was offered to Annika as a gift. We thought it needed a tune-up and some paint work. As we started looking at the car, it became obvious that it had serious hell hole rust and would need lots of loving care to get back on the road. At the time, Annika was a junior in high school without the financial resources for a project of this magnitude. so back under the tarp it went until she got a career type job and started building up a fund for the project. We are quite lucky to have my brother in law and original owner, John, helping us with this build. John is a car enthusiast and used to crew for me on my race team. Not to mention, he did all the work on this car over its life and his historical perspective will be invaluable. Here we are in January 2016 loading the car onto a trailer for the trip back home. A very excited car owner! After a quick wash in our drveway. |
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| Van B |
Nov 28 2021, 06:47 PM
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QUOTE(Hollybrook @ Nov 28 2021, 05:24 PM) Thanks for the welcome! Unfortunately, we only have three of the ATS rims -- 2 5.5" and one 6". I wish we could find another 6" rim, but have not had much luck when I poke around. W I got 5.5” on all four corners. And I’m going for tall boy tires to get my speedo as accurate as possible. Even a mildly staggered setup would make zero sense on a wimpy 1.8L. You got a long road ahead so plenty of time to source another 6” wheel! |
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| Hollybrook |
Nov 28 2021, 06:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 8-January 19 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 22,788 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hello! What a coincidence! I got my Civil Engineering degree from ODU! I started out Mechanical then wanted to do Civil but after an internship with the Navy wanted to do Electrical
A QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Nov 28 2021, 07:23 PM) Wayne & Anika - WELCOME! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm just 2 hours or less south of you and would love to drive my 914 up to see you all some time as you do this recovery. Will love to be watching it here.... GN PS: Where did Anika get her degrees? I have 2 engineer sons, Civil one went to VA Tech, the other ODU was Mechanical - now a Navy helo pilot. |
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| Gatornapper |
Nov 28 2021, 08:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States
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That is indeed a fun coincidence. I am an EE who should have done ME - but then it's the way my career path steered me more than my choice. That's why I love wrenching so much. Think it is fantastic you and your dad are doing this together. You'll be grateful for the experience and time together all you life. I have 3 daughters - oldest a UVA grad in Lingustics (speaks Portuguese and Spanish) working on her masters in Ed now, another a very successful realtor, another a creative artist and gourmet cook who is in accounting in a Fortune 500 company. When weather turns warm again, I'll have to drive my 914 up your way. GN QUOTE(Hollybrook @ Nov 28 2021, 07:57 PM) Hello! What a coincidence! I got my Civil Engineering degree from ODU! I started out Mechanical then wanted to do Civil but after an internship with the Navy wanted to do Electrical A QUOTE(Gatornapper @ Nov 28 2021, 07:23 PM) Wayne & Anika - WELCOME! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I'm just 2 hours or less south of you and would love to drive my 914 up to see you all some time as you do this recovery. Will love to be watching it here.... GN PS: Where did Anika get her degrees? I have 2 engineer sons, Civil one went to VA Tech, the other ODU was Mechanical - now a Navy helo pilot. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Nov 29 2021, 07:45 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) What a terrific car to begin with. I love that your daughter is into the 914. Great career path she chose too. Please keep the pictures coming as you begin the resurrection of this great car. The fact it is a family owned since new car makes it all the better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Dion |
Nov 29 2021, 08:25 AM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,764 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Absolutely fantastic. Glad you posted this. Good luck with all. Most importantly have fun with this experience…My son is at George Mason in VA studying Mechanical Engineering He’s slowly getting his 944 sorted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| mbseto |
Nov 29 2021, 08:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
Cool project! Looking forward to watching this happen.
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| flipb |
Nov 29 2021, 09:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,719 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Welcome! I am nearby in Fairfax (22031) with my own yellow 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Mine is by no means a stunner, but I'm happy to meet up and share it if you need a little inspiration. DM me if you'd like to connect. |
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| krazykonrad |
Nov 29 2021, 11:20 AM
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