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> New member and owner seeks advice and encouragement, my 1974 914 2.0
stepuptotheMike
post Mar 25 2009, 05:36 PM
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Woohoo, another one in South Carolina... looks like a nice car. Where abouts are you?

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post Mar 25 2009, 05:38 PM
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Woohoo, another one in South Carolina... looks like a nice car. Where abouts are you?

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Boiling Spring, SC
Tryon, NC

i think it is like an hour from charlotte
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post Mar 25 2009, 06:06 PM
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efi = electronic fuel injection.

the hell hole is the dark place by the battery tray way down in there towards the front of the car, meets up to the fire wall to the passenger compartment. water gets on battery mixes with battery acid and runs down the tray to the hell hole and rots out the metal. poke around down there with a pointed object [ice pick thin screw driver some thing like that,]

nice car by the looks of so far.

looks like the drivers seat might need some love. just chack all the maintenance stuff and then work on the pretty stuff. these cars can have some good sounding sound systems with out to much effort.

search threads for subs from morph, or check the vendors threads . morph makes so get replacement 6.5 speaker pods and sub woofer eclosure that fits in the passeger foot well [it replaces a molded foam block behind the carpet] that will fit a 8" sub that gives lots of sub.

the sky is the limit on mods that you can do. lots of cars here have mild to wild mods.


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post Mar 25 2009, 06:09 PM
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and you'll find out that your gonna be hang out on line with a bunch of old farts your dads age or older.

you better pay that car off before he finds out how much fun it is and about all us guys his age that are having so much fun with these cars on here. you'll never get it away from him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Mar 25 2009, 06:25 PM
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and you'll find out that your gonna be hang out on line with a bunch of old farts your dads age or older.

you better pay that car off before he finds out how much fun it is and about all us guys his age that are having so much fun with these cars on here. you'll never get it away from him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)



you should hear the bantering that is going back and forth. "My friends say i should keep it, im too generous with you" , " Man thats a good lookin car, i should keep it for myself' , " if i sell you this car what are you going to have to look forward to" and such.
I will definately heed your advice about buying it fast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 25 2009, 06:34 PM
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you should hear the bantering that is going back and forth. "My friends say i should keep it, im too generous with you" , " Man thats a good lookin car, i should keep it for myself' , " if i sell you this car what are you going to have to look forward to" and such.
I will definately heed your advice about buying it fast (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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post Mar 25 2009, 07:14 PM
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looks like the drivers seat might need some love.



If your referring to the upper outer corner of the driver's seat, it is just rust on the hand brake.
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post Mar 25 2009, 07:27 PM
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Damn, I wish mine looked that good when I bought it. I'm in almost the same situation as you, building one up, going to Univ. in a few months, etc.

Just be glad your Dad isn't a Porsche-phile.
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post Mar 25 2009, 08:13 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) It's really not worth that much...I'll give you $500 and come pick it up just to be kind and take it off your hands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Have miles and miles of fun in case you don't decide to sell! Bill
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post Mar 25 2009, 08:31 PM
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and you'll find out that your gonna be hang out on line with a bunch of old farts your dads age or older.

you'll never get it away from him. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

messix is right, his mom & i just hijacked kenny's 73 to help him pay off his subaru dd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) last time he and a friend had it out there were a couple of girls chasing him down on the freeway with a cardboard sign posting their phone number. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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very nice 914, take care of it!

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post Mar 25 2009, 08:38 PM
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Very nice looking car man! I bet you're stoked! Looks like a really nice paint job.

As far as inexpensive mods, the car already has some. The top is painted to match the car, the mirrors are painted, it has Euro spec taillights, aftermarket steering wheel, aftermarket shift knob, and the added badge on the hood. Some things you could do that doesn't cost a whole lot... Maybe a different steering wheel, vinyl side decals are available, stereo, Porsche reflector for between the taillights, different valances, etc. If it were my car, I'd maybe get a steering wheel that matches the car a little more and drive the piss out of it. Really, car looks great as is man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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post Mar 25 2009, 09:06 PM
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Very nice looking car man! I bet you're stoked! Maybe a different steering wheel,

if ya' want to sell the steering wheel, p.m. me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

like everyone says go drive and enjoy it. and a good addition if it doesn't aleady have it is a front sway bar.

mike

p.s. you may want to somehow pull the sound deadner/insulation away from your engine fan, it looks like it may be restricting air flow...
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post Mar 25 2009, 10:19 PM
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Very nice looking car! I agree with everyone that says just drive the hell out of it! These cars were made for fun...let it be that!
I would not change too much on it. Make sure you have a front sway bar and make sure your rear brakes are working! (I drove mine for a year before figuring out my rears weren't operational)

Glad to see a younger person (I am a whopping 35y/o)...show interest in the 914! It is a great car...and a lot better than an MG (I had a 71 Midget). Most important, the 914 community is awesome, the more 914 owners you come in contact with, the more you will like them (except SLITS) as well as the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Mar 25 2009, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE(Sleepin @ Mar 25 2009, 09:19 PM) *

Very nice looking car! I agree with everyone that says just drive the hell out of it! These cars were made for fun...let it be that!
I would not change too much on it. Make sure you have a front sway bar and make sure your rear brakes are working! (I drove mine for a year before figuring out my rears weren't operational)

Glad to see a younger person (I am a whopping 35y/o)...show interest in the 914! It is a great car...and a lot better than an MG (I had a 71 Midget). Most important, the 914 community is awesome, the more 914 owners you come in contact with, the more you will like them (except SLITS) as well as the car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Mar 25 2009, 11:26 PM
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Car looks great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) You definitely came to the right place for support, info, help, and advice. Im still waiting for my first 914 to come may way and i am amped to get one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Mar 25 2009, 11:32 PM
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White... '74... LE maybe? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Mar 26 2009, 04:53 AM
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where can i find the VIN number?
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post Mar 26 2009, 05:29 AM
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Very nice car! Save your money, you'll need it for all the chicks waiting to go out with you. Chicks dig 914's, especially college ones. Don't let your buddies borrow it...
I'm a few hours from you, but you have some great guys very near by.
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post Mar 26 2009, 06:10 AM
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where can i find the VIN number?



Driver's door jam, lower left windshield plate. I think a stamp in the rear trunk.
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post Mar 26 2009, 06:13 AM
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Ya, I second the "don't let your friends borrow it".

They will grind the reverse gear trying to find 1st (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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