 My 914 and all it's troubles, Where to start! |
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| Shauns914 |
 Mar 16 2024, 04:02 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None  |
Hi everyone,
My name is Shaun and since recently I am a proud owner of a 914 1,7. I have restored 2 cars previous to this and won't go as far as to say I'm any professional in any way. The 914 is a 1970 with matching numbers and came all the way from California to here in the Netherlands where shes parked in in my garage in Amsterdam. I say 1,7 as thats what the title says but it has 2 pretty large carbs which could be an indication of engine work. For now it's not clear which type of carbs as the weather hasent been kind and it's been too cold to take the engine out yet. The car was sprayed "resale red" somewhere in the 80s but was originally metallic blue and came with fog lamps and the Amca centre console, fuch wheels and 2 unlucky rats which I found in their traps under the seat and under the fuel tank. Amazingly enough the fuel tank and the windshield water tank both came on the container ship full. The fuel was rank and I emptied 15 litres of brown fuel that smelt more like diesel and then binned the tank as it was so rusty that the amount of work vs a new tank made no sense. The interior is needless to say shot. Holes, tears and cracks. The body is pretty good. There's surface rust but it's ok. The floors need work and of course the hell hole which actually is not too bad. Saying that, it needs to be cut out and rewelded. The targa is completely destroyed and it would seem someone tried to crowbar it open at one point but I managed to score a new one. The PO welded the trunk so to install the porsche reflector and a electronic trunk opening system. Plus it would seem 911 brakes have been installed. The engine is a non runner, gear box sounds like a can of marbles. Electrics dead Brakes don't work. Not one rubber is ok There's work to be done. My wife, who shares my passion for cars is curious to what I make of it. Plan : strip, weld, sand, paint. That's this year. Original colour L98. Chrome bumpers, leather interior. I plan to ask many questions. There's a world of knowledge here. The car had been parked in a garage in the US since 88 and was never driven. Let's see. I'll post some pictures later today.  |
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| mepstein |
Mar 16 2024, 05:51 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,253 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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| emerygt350 |
Mar 16 2024, 05:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 20-July 21 From: Upstate, NY Member No.: 25,740 Region Association: North East States |
Welcome to the 'world' and what a project! Lots of people with great experience and info on here to help. My brother lived in Amsterdam for years, what a great city.
Have you pulled the longitudinal covers yet? That area can really inform you of the kind of work you might have in front of you. These cars are very easy to work on for most things, much easier than any other car I have worked with. |
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| 914Sixer |
Mar 16 2024, 06:15 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,872 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Welcome to the brotherhood. Let the fun begin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| rick 918-S |
Mar 16 2024, 06:42 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,434 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| Superhawk996 |
Mar 16 2024, 07:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,769 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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This ought to be another good build thread demonstrating how a car that looks so nice at 10 feet can have so many buried issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) For taking the project on. Get busy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| Dion |
Mar 16 2024, 08:11 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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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) This is a project from the sound of it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Best of luck.
You have a lot of support here. |
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| 76-914 |
Mar 16 2024, 08:26 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Welcome to the madness and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) . You're a fortunate man to have a wife that shares your automotive passion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| Freezin 914 |
Mar 16 2024, 11:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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| 930cabman |
Mar 16 2024, 04:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,007 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Keep us posted with your progress
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| campbellcj |
Mar 17 2024, 07:33 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,542 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looking forward to more progress and photos!
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| Shauns914 |
Mar 18 2024, 03:07 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None |
Thanks Everyone.
I have so far pulled out the tank ... rust under it Hell Hole Rust .. Floor pans rust ... Longitudinals are scheduled for next weekend. Welding started with new rear panel. Thats in place now... I got the dash out .. and the most of the trim. The rubbers are simply shot ... Next month when its warmer we will start cutting and welding .. I have a buddy who welds and we have loads of fun working on our cars. we cut a piece and weld a piece. Whats the rush anyways. The fun is in the repair. Attached thumbnail(s)   
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| 930cabman |
Mar 18 2024, 04:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,007 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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Welcome to our world
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| Cairo94507 |
Mar 18 2024, 06:14 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,723 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) Hi Shaun - Welcome to the absolute best place in the World for all things 914 related. It seems like you have a well thought out plan and the experience to handle the job. We will all enjoy watching your progress. Good luck and have fun.
Cheers, Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| sixaddict |
Mar 18 2024, 06:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Hard to believe 1st photo is the same car as the last pictures…..wow!
Curious as to your VIN number……..( see VIN database on site) Welcome to the restoration whirlpool. |
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| DRPHIL914 |
Mar 18 2024, 06:44 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,764 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Shauns914 @ Mar 18 2024, 05:07 AM)  Thanks Everyone. I have so far pulled out the tank ... rust under it Hell Hole Rust .. Floor pans rust ... Longitudinals are scheduled for next weekend. Welding started with new rear panel. Thats in place now... I got the dash out .. and the most of the trim. The rubbers are simply shot ... Next month when its warmer we will start cutting and welding .. I have a buddy who welds and we have loads of fun working on our cars. we cut a piece and weld a piece. Whats the rush anyways. The fun is in the repair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Wow thats a lot of rust in that floor for a California car! i wonder if it was somewhere else before that?? My car was originally a Ohio/Indiana car which wound up in the california desert, and it had less rust than that,(no hell hole rust just longs jack points and rear floor pans which had to be cut out and replaced) I'm sure it will be a worthwhile project, looking forward to watching your progess, certainly worse cars have been resurrected!. |
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| dax1969 |
Mar 18 2024, 06:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 360 Joined: 10-March 14 From: belgium Member No.: 17,103 Region Association: None
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Welcome Shaun...
It is absolutely correct that a lot of knowledge can be found on this platform. I would suggest however to join the Porsche 914 club Holland... It is indeed a Dutch club supported by Porsche Classic but the members are a mix of Dutch and Belgians. During the year we have tours, workshops and "wrench days".... During the workshops a member of the technical board will dive deep into a certain item... like heating, ignition, led conversion, FI etc etc. During the "wrench" days we have the opportunity to work on our own cars in a professional equipped garage assisted by mechanics and other members. To give you an idea... have a look on a short clip I made (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) - click on "wrench time" WRENCH TIME Groetjes vanuit België Dax |
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| Shauns914 |
Mar 18 2024, 09:16 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None |
Hey Dax , LS,
Its another year before I'm even closing in on driving to any garage. But I'm sure to look into membership locally. If all goes to plan I should be all welded in and solid by the summer. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) To give you an idea of how bad it is , the accelerator pedal came loose in my hands and this is bolted to the floor. The clutch can be pressed in but doesn't return. That's soaked in WD40 for now. Ive watched the youtube channel CT and I feel his pain with the rust ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) thanks to all for the warm welcome ! The Car was closed in a Californian garage in 1988 and only found its way out a year ago. My Fiat 124 also came out of 'Sunny California' .. but when I stripped the car I found holes everywhere. A closer look at the reg showed San Francisco .. means salt and also rain. So dry California is dependant on where. ! But its a cool marketing trick. Always double check. I was just happy to get one real cheap. But hey these 914s are going up in value like crazy ... I believe the result will be worth it. Can anyone tell me where this Emoticon was used ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) Shaun (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| Shauns914 |
Mar 18 2024, 09:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Mar 18 2024, 01:44 PM) QUOTE(Shauns914 @ Mar 18 2024, 05:07 AM) Thanks Everyone. I have so far pulled out the tank ... rust under it Hell Hole Rust .. Floor pans rust ... Longitudinals are scheduled for next weekend. Welding started with new rear panel. Thats in place now... I got the dash out .. and the most of the trim. The rubbers are simply shot ... Next month when its warmer we will start cutting and welding .. I have a buddy who welds and we have loads of fun working on our cars. we cut a piece and weld a piece. Whats the rush anyways. The fun is in the repair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Wow thats a lot of rust in that floor for a California car! i wonder if it was somewhere else before that?? My car was originally a Ohio/Indiana car which wound up in the california desert, and it had less rust than that,(no hell hole rust just longs jack points and rear floor pans which had to be cut out and replaced) I'm sure it will be a worthwhile project, looking forward to watching your progess, certainly worse cars have been resurrected!. I enjoyed reading your build .. really nice ! |
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| Shauns914 |
Mar 18 2024, 09:21 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 25-January 24 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 27,877 Region Association: None |
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