Contracted 914 fever— is this the car to cure it?, What do you think of this ‘73 914 2.0 on Bat— pass or play? Options

[BillJ]

I think that may end up being a really nice car! Welcome to the club.

[era vulgaris]

Whelp, looks like I’m officially a member of this club now!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

I said it over on The Samba and I'll say it again here...congrats on the buy! This is seriously the best group of folks here on 914world. Any questions you have with the car, you've got an unbeatable knowledge base here. Enjoy the ride! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[trylon]

Thanks all for your kind, welcoming spirit!
It is gratifiying that there seems to be a consensus that this just might turn out to be a fun car. Even my son, decidedly not a car person, is excited.

I will make the same deal here that I made three years ago on The Samba concerning my Karmann Ghia — Entertainment for Enlightenment.

If past experience is any guide, I am going to need it.

Michael

[trylon]

Very pretty, congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Did you happen to have a look at the red ‘76?

Never made it— the seller has set aside a single day for visitation and it has yet to arrive.

[Shivers]

Whelp, looks like I’m officially a member of this club now!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) congratulations!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[wonkipop]

well done.

welcome to the totally evolved ghia - you are officially a graduate without having to resort to other questionable continental educative possibilities.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[trylon]

Car officially bought and paid for, booked pickup/delivery!

Let the games begin.

So, as the big west coast shows are on, delivery is going to be a bit slower than usual. That said, would love to start discussing what I should do when it arrives.

It seems to be in decent driving shape so, yeah, will be posting driving videos sooner rather than later. But I want to make sure the car is safe. One thing that is already causing me the heebie jeebies is the thought of half century old plastic fuel lines. Yikes!
Try as I might I can not figure out if this has been addressed or not in the car by the photos provided. Can anyone help me determine this?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

[Shivers]

I zoomed in and it looks like plastic. You can see it coming out of the firewall to a rubber hose. Have a look when you get it home. I’d service the CVs and make sure the boots are good. And if it were me I’d also service the shift rod system. It has bushings that wear out at the worst times.

[rjames]

Car officially bought and paid for, booked pickup/delivery!

Let the games begin.

So, as the big west coast shows are on, delivery is going to be a bit slower than usual. That said, would love to start discussing what I should do when it arrives.

It seems to be in decent driving shape so, yeah, will be posting driving videos sooner rather than later. But I want to make sure the car is safe. One thing that is already causing me the heebie jeebies is the thought of half century old plastic fuel lines. Yikes!
Try as I might I can not figure out if this has been addressed or not in the car by the photos provided. Can anyone help me determine this?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

I can't tell from the photos, but you can easily check by opening the access panel between the seats, or just check where the fuel comes in through the firewall on the passenger's side. I wouldn't worry that they are suddenly going to crumble. They are pretty robust and I think I've only seen one example where they ended up being brittle when removed. Still a worthy upgrade though.

Looks like you may be missing the decel valve, too. Plenty of people run without one, but having it will reduce stress on the MPS.

Beautiful car. Congrats.

[krazykonrad]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looks like you got a pretty sweet deal.

[Jamie]

Car officially bought and paid for, booked pickup/delivery!

Let the games begin.

So, as the big west coast shows are on, delivery is going to be a bit slower than usual. That said, would love to start discussing what I should do when it arrives.

It seems to be in decent driving shape so, yeah, will be posting driving videos sooner rather than later. But I want to make sure the car is safe. One thing that is already causing me the heebie jeebies is the thought of half century old plastic fuel lines. Yikes!
Try as I might I can not figure out if this has been addressed or not in the car by the photos provided. Can anyone help me determine this?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

Original plastic fuel lines are in place, and the inlet hoses for the heater blower are missing. I suggest that you will want some heat/defrost during winter on the east coast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[930cabman]

Car officially bought and paid for, booked pickup/delivery!

Let the games begin.

So, as the big west coast shows are on, delivery is going to be a bit slower than usual. That said, would love to start discussing what I should do when it arrives.

It seems to be in decent driving shape so, yeah, will be posting driving videos sooner rather than later. But I want to make sure the car is safe. One thing that is already causing me the heebie jeebies is the thought of half century old plastic fuel lines. Yikes!
Try as I might I can not figure out if this has been addressed or not in the car by the photos provided. Can anyone help me determine this?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

Original plastic fuel lines are in place, and the inlet hoses for the heater blower are missing. I suggest that you will want some heat/defrost during winter on the east coast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

A bit of heat/defrost is a nice luxury and generally simple to get going. I used the defrost this morning here in sunny Buffalo

[trylon]

Whelp, looks like I’m officially a member of this club now!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) congratulations!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Ha, yeah that’s about how I feel!
Thanks!

[trylon]

well done.

welcome to the totally evolved ghia - you are officially a graduate without having to resort to other questionable continental educative possibilities.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Yes, this was the Ghia replacement wasn’t it?!
Fun to have to have an early one and a late one.

[trylon]

I zoomed in and it looks like plastic. You can see it coming out of the firewall to a rubber hose. Have a look when you get it home. I’d service the CVs and make sure the boots are good. And if it were me I’d also service the shift rod system. It has bushings that wear out at the worst times.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[trylon]

Car officially bought and paid for, booked pickup/delivery!

Let the games begin.

So, as the big west coast shows are on, delivery is going to be a bit slower than usual. That said, would love to start discussing what I should do when it arrives.

It seems to be in decent driving shape so, yeah, will be posting driving videos sooner rather than later. But I want to make sure the car is safe. One thing that is already causing me the heebie jeebies is the thought of half century old plastic fuel lines. Yikes!
Try as I might I can not figure out if this has been addressed or not in the car by the photos provided. Can anyone help me determine this?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

I can't tell from the photos, but you can easily check by opening the access panel between the seats, or just check where the fuel comes in through the firewall on the passenger's side. I wouldn't worry that they are suddenly going to crumble. They are pretty robust and I think I've only seen one example where they ended up being brittle when removed. Still a worthy upgrade though.

Looks like you may be missing the decel valve, too. Plenty of people run without one, but having it will reduce stress on the MPS.

Beautiful car. Congrats.

Thanks!
I think I am also missing what the heck a decel valve is! Will look into it…

[trylon]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looks like you got a pretty sweet deal.

Happily that seems to be the consensus.

[trylon]

Car officially bought and paid for, booked pickup/delivery!

Let the games begin.

So, as the big west coast shows are on, delivery is going to be a bit slower than usual. That said, would love to start discussing what I should do when it arrives.

It seems to be in decent driving shape so, yeah, will be posting driving videos sooner rather than later. But I want to make sure the car is safe. One thing that is already causing me the heebie jeebies is the thought of half century old plastic fuel lines. Yikes!
Try as I might I can not figure out if this has been addressed or not in the car by the photos provided. Can anyone help me determine this?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/

Original plastic fuel lines are in place, and the inlet hoses for the heater blower are missing. I suggest that you will want some heat/defrost during winter on the east coast! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

I wonder why the blower has been taken out of the loop. Might a comment on BAT postulating a failing exhaust and fumes in the cab might have something to do with it.

Yes, if I recall it does become somewhat chilly in Connecticut in the winter.
Unfortunately it also becomes somewhat salty.

This brings up a point that I would love to hear the forums reaction to:
Dare I run this 914 year round?
What would be required to do so?

[Superhawk996]

Dare I run this 914 year round?

Only if you want to see it turn to rust before your eyes

[flipb]

I wonder why the blower has been taken out of the loop. Might a comment on BAT postulating a failing exhaust and fumes in the cab might have something to do with it.

Yes, if I recall it does become somewhat chilly in Connecticut in the winter.
Unfortunately it also becomes somewhat salty.

This brings up a point that I would love to hear the forums reaction to:
Dare I run this 914 year round?
What would be required to do so?

Like many classic cars, they don't like to sit. I always find my 914 has more issues after sitting for a long while. I try to drive it at least once every 6 weeks or so -- way more when the weather is nice. I'll drive it year-round, but salt/brine road treatment means an extended stay in the garage until it's all washed away by rains.