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proto31
post Feb 4 2006, 01:15 AM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Just bought a huge 914-6 project. The car was one of the factory prototype cars, it is #0031. The car is entirely apart, beed blasted and ready for primer. I have a few things that need to be welded, but I think that will be fairly easy. The car will come with a original 914-6 motor which is brand new. The motor is factory fresh, it was bought a number of years ago from some german parts supply place that went out of business. The cylinders still have the original factory dye in the pistons. My question is, what should I do to it before installation to make sure that it's been prepped perfectly. What should I look to go wrong, it looks really nice, but after 36 years I'm sure that there must have been some negative effect?
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Twystd1
post Feb 4 2006, 01:30 AM
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Hi Proto31,

Welcome to best non-club in the world.!!!!!!!!!!

There are a bunch of us Teener folk in Costa Mesa.

Glad to have ya on board. Stick around a while and let the smart guys give ya what ya need.

It sounds like you have an extremely interesting 914.

When you get a chance, tell us the story of how this car came into existence and how you ended up with it.

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post Feb 4 2006, 06:40 AM
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First off, we need pictures. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

It does sound like you have yourself a very interesting project. If it were me, I would put everything together and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER start that engine. The value of your car will plummet as soon as you do.

As much as I hate to say this, you may have one of the few 914s that should not be driven.

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post Feb 4 2006, 06:49 AM
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Kind of like the man said, I would NEVER install that motor.. I bought a 2.0 euro crate motor once, I put 5k on the motor, and it became like any other motor.



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post Feb 4 2006, 07:33 AM
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You said the guy had over 150 pictures. WTFAT?
I'm glad to hear that you desided to go for it. Keep us posted on its travel and arival. I for one would like to see the car when it is in your possission.
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post Feb 4 2006, 11:12 AM
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Sorry for the lack of photos, the PO has them saved on his computer, wasn't able to burn a copy. He will send me photos next week. As far as the engine goes, I understand the value that the engine will have unstarted BUT this project is meant to produce a driving car so I can have fun like all you guys. What do you think the value of the engine is? I might consider trading it for a totally rebult working engine and some change...

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post Feb 4 2006, 11:18 AM
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Don't let the motor out of your possession. Keep it in a nice environmentally controlled place and get yourself another to put in the car...
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post Feb 4 2006, 11:18 AM
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I would tear the motor down.

Sounds like an excellent car. Can't wait for the pictures and welcome to the club.

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post Feb 4 2006, 11:32 AM
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Welcome! Interesting project...I thought long and hard about buying that car and decided there was no room in my life for another project.......glad it found a good home. Keep us posted on your progress (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 4 2006, 01:35 PM
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That motor isn't worth anything as a driver. I would use it as a display of some sort. If you want to start out with a small 6, the 2.2E (actual 914/6 case, fwiw) will be coming out of mine soon. Its healthy, has all the usual upgrades. Around 35k miles. Leaks a little though.

Cant wait to see pics and background story! good luck.
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post Feb 4 2006, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE (Part Pricer @ Feb 4 2006, 04:40 AM)
First off, we need pictures. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

It does sound like you have yourself a very interesting project. If it were me, I would put everything together and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER start that engine. The value of your car will plummet as soon as you do.

As much as I hate to say this, you may have one of the few 914s that should not be driven.

That means that you should drvie it extrra, in my book. If iI had a 917, wouldn't I feel obligated to have it registered for the street? Yes. Yes I would.

Good luck. The engine might be a hassle tough. I would look into that 2.2 tpye E that whoever mentioned.
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post Feb 4 2006, 01:48 PM
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Or a 3.8 twin plug Biturbo. HIYA!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif)
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post Feb 4 2006, 01:51 PM
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soo cool.

come over to joe sharps place on the 18th in HB
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post Feb 4 2006, 01:54 PM
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post Feb 4 2006, 07:02 PM
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Welcome Proto31,
by any chance did your 914-6 # 31 come from Indianapolis Indiana?
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post Feb 4 2006, 07:41 PM
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Yes, it will be coming from Indiana.
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post Feb 4 2006, 07:47 PM
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hmmm, what's the story?

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post Feb 4 2006, 07:48 PM
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Do you know anything about the car???
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post Feb 4 2006, 08:18 PM
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Not a PCA member for 4 years but I am guessing Jim Lapossa

The guy had a ton of 914-6 parts nos and used and a couple of cars, sold thru Doc &Sy's 10 years ago
WAG

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post Feb 4 2006, 08:20 PM
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Not sure who Jim Lamposa is?
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