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marc_hines |
Nov 13 2003, 11:58 PM
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Anal Software Engineer Group: Benefactors Posts: 102 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Tigard, OR (Suburb of Portland) Member No.: 1,341 |
Howdy all!
I've been 'lurking' for a bit - but now I'm registered and ready to participate. I aquired a 1975 914 (2.0 - yellow) a few weeks agos. I had in mind an earlier year vehicle - but this vehicle was so clean that I could not pass it up. It has about 75,000 miles on the body, and about 3,000 miles on a rebuilt engine. The interior paint is original, while the exterior paint is an exact match of the original. It does have a few flaws (no surprise). (1) No original keys - and the copies that came with the vehicle were of the Valet key - so I cannot lock the dash or rear trunk (I got a full set of locks and original keys on ebay already, so I'll swap them out soon). (2) PO lowered the vehicle by cutting the rear spring - which then clunked when the car was driven and and made the strut bolt sit too high in the rear trunk which made the targa top rub against the bottom of the trunk when stored there. The folks at Stuttgart Autotech in Lake Oswego are mending this now (with another 914 club members help at finding replacment spring perches). (3) Drivers seatbelt does not retact well. So, I get a set from Automobile Atlanta VIA ebay for $172. The sent me two drivier side setbelts - not one of each. I'm working on getting that corrected (so far I am not impressed with them - they have yet to 'not mess up' my orders with them). (4) Dash pad has cracks and is faded. It's fun to drive - I am looking forward to refreshing the interior and then enjoying the spring, summer and fall tooling about in it. Marc... |
SirAndy |
Nov 14 2003, 12:01 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
can't say it often enough, you've come to the right place! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Andy |
Eric Taylor |
Nov 14 2003, 12:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 909 Joined: 1-June 03 From: Newport, OR/Eugene Oregon- UO Member No.: 770 |
Hey welcome to the board! You will soon find yourself addicted, and at a loss if the server ever goes down. Oh yeah good luck with auto atlanta (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) .
Eric |
rick 918-S |
Nov 14 2003, 12:05 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,443 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
Welcome, Seems like several 914's from your state. Good luck with Auto Atlanta! Enjoy and post often. post pics of your car.
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McMark |
Nov 14 2003, 12:10 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Hello!
Show me the car! (read: Show me the money!) (IMG:http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/happy/biglaugh2.gif) Sounds like you picked up a great driver. Have fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
marc_hines |
Nov 14 2003, 12:33 AM
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Anal Software Engineer Group: Benefactors Posts: 102 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Tigard, OR (Suburb of Portland) Member No.: 1,341 |
I'm attemting to attach an image... Bear with me (Newbie)...
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Brad Roberts |
Nov 14 2003, 12:34 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Looks good to me.
Welcome to the BBS. B |
marc_hines |
Nov 14 2003, 12:36 AM
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Anal Software Engineer Group: Benefactors Posts: 102 Joined: 13-November 03 From: Tigard, OR (Suburb of Portland) Member No.: 1,341 |
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Curvie Roadlover |
Nov 14 2003, 04:58 AM
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Two trunks are better than one! Group: Members Posts: 2,025 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Southeast Michigan Member No.: 42 |
Nice car. Love them bumpers! Welcome. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)
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BarberDave |
Nov 14 2003, 06:53 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Marc: Never buy from A.A., use anybody else! You haven't lurked aroung here enough. Most of us have horror stories about our encounters with that Company. But good luck!!!!! Let us know. BTW very nice car. there a lot of fun. Some times a PITA, but that ends at the first curve you take with your accelerator flat on the floor. Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif) |
rhodyguy |
Nov 14 2003, 07:19 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,075 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
good looking car and welcome. i can't IMAGINE you had a problem with aa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) . just register at their forum and ask the doctor why after "serving the 914 community for 25 years" they can't tell the dif between a drivers side seat belt and a pass.
kevin "can i put you on hold for a minute?" |
kafermeister |
Nov 14 2003, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 778 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Cincinnati/Northern KY Member No.: 174 |
QUOTE(marc_hines @ Nov 14 2003, 01:58 AM) (1) No original keys - and the copies that came with the vehicle were of the Valet key - so I cannot lock the dash or rear trunk (I got a full set of locks and original keys on ebay already, so I'll swap them out soon). (4) Dash pad has cracks and is faded. Marc... Hi Marc, welcome to the club/board. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Nice car! I'm partial to the 3rd Gen 914s any so the fact that it's a '75 doesn't bother me at all. Bumpers are fairly easy to back date if the earlier style suits you. As for keys.... There was a discussion a while back on one of the boards (here or Rennlist, I forget), where it was determined that boths are cut the same. One key, however, has a shoulder (or lack of) that keeps it from fitting all of the locks. I may have that backwards. Anyway, the moral of the story here is that both keys are cut the same. The blanks themselves are different. You've probably already determined that dash tops are expensive. If it bothers you, find a used one. Expect to pay just under half price for a good used dash as what you would pay for a new one. I have been told that new dash tops are between $400 and $500. Expect to pay between $200 and $250 for a good used dash. Anything under $200 can be considered a good find. FWIW, the new replacements do have the proper grain for the late 914s if you're interested in being 'correct'. Most of the folks on this board are more interested in functionality and driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Rick '76 2.0 '75 1.8 (kafermeister special) '69 Beetle (avatar) |
JFJ914 |
Nov 14 2003, 08:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 813 Joined: 13-June 03 From: Alpharetta, GA Member No.: 814 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE (1) No original keys - and the copies that came with the vehicle were of the Valet key - so I cannot lock the dash or rear trunk (I got a full set of locks and original keys on ebay already, so I'll swap them out soon). Don't change the locks, way too much work when your local Porsche dealer can cut you a set on genuine blanks for x$9 each. |
Porsche Rescue |
Nov 14 2003, 10:26 AM
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Saving and Enjoying Old Porsches Group: Members Posts: 2,978 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Bend, Oregon Member No.: 64 Region Association: None |
Welcome Marc. Look forward to meeting you and seeing your car up close. I suspect Mike Jordan sent you to my friend and neighbor Craig for spring parts. It's good to live near Camp 914. I have a good used dash pad when you are ready. It is not perfect but very good.
Jim |
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