Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

> New member and owner seeks advice and encouragement, my 1974 914 2.0
bicycleboy58
post Mar 25 2009, 03:22 PM
Post #1


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 20
Joined: 25-March 09
From: South Carolina
Member No.: 10,201
Region Association: South East States
My dad just bought a 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 4 cylinder at a car auction. It has a new white paint job and is in pristine condition. First id like to know a ball park of what is worth, just for kicks cause we don't plan to resell it any time soon, and Id like to know what inexpensive mods i can do to improve it and make it feel more like mine.

I am a highschool senior soon to be college student and am super excited about owning this car. It will be replacing a 1973 mg b that was my first car. Right now the car is parked without plates waiting to be bought by me from my dad and as a way to relieve some of my excitement I have been doing research and forum browsing.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

scroll down for pics
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
3 Pages V < 1 2 3  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
Replies(40 - 53)
watsonrx13
post Mar 26 2009, 06:16 AM
Post #41


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,735
Joined: 18-February 03
From: Plant City, FL
Member No.: 312
Region Association: South East States
QUOTE(benalishhero @ Mar 26 2009, 07:10 AM) *

QUOTE(bicycleboy58 @ Mar 26 2009, 06:53 AM) *

where can i find the VIN number?



Driver's door jam, lower left windshield plate. I think a stamp in the rear trunk.


Driver's door jam, lower left windshield plate. I think a stamp in the rear trunk.
Front trunk, passenger side, on the headlight bucket....

BTW, nice car and... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

-- Rob
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Gint
post Mar 26 2009, 07:13 AM
Post #42


Mike Ginter
***************

Group: Admin
Posts: 16,084
Joined: 26-December 02
From: Denver CO.
Member No.: 20
Region Association: Rocky Mountains
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Nice white 914!
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cairo94507
post Mar 26 2009, 07:28 AM
Post #43


Michael
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,843
Joined: 1-November 08
From: Auburn, CA
Member No.: 9,712
Region Association: Northern California
Very nice starter Porsche; my first was a '73 914 2.0 appearance group I bought new from Porsche in 1973 when I was your age.

Just don't let friends drive it and be careful when you drive it. That car is worth some money and is a piece of 914 history. As far as modifying it.... I would get rid of the bumper tits (even though that would not be stock) and return the remainder of the car to as stock as possible with the exception of a nice mellow exhaust. Then detail the heck out of it.

Good luck and happy motoring!
User is online!Profile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
jaxdream
post Mar 26 2009, 07:41 AM
Post #44


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 974
Joined: 8-July 08
From: North Central Tennessee
Member No.: 9,270
Region Association: South East States
I'll give a second on the bumper tits !!! Mine has a very good white paint job also , I was planning on black bumpers , that future car of yours looks great . Check out the mechanicals , spiff it up , use the right grade of fuel and DRIVE it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Jaxdream
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bicycleboy58
post Mar 26 2009, 01:03 PM
Post #45


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 20
Joined: 25-March 09
From: South Carolina
Member No.: 10,201
Region Association: South East States
QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Mar 26 2009, 05:28 AM) *

As far as modifying it.... I would get rid of the bumper tits (even though that would not be stock) and return the remainder of the car to as stock as possible with the exception of a nice mellow exhaust. Then detail the heck out of it.

Good luck and happy motoring!



I agree with debreasting mod and will definately do some research on that

EDIT: after looking a little i havent been able to find anything very conclusive. Am i looking for a fiberglass pad set, or a whole new bumper in order to detitsify. If anyone has an info readily available please let me know.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
type47
post Mar 26 2009, 02:36 PM
Post #46


Viermeister
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,254
Joined: 7-August 03
From: Vienna, VA
Member No.: 994
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
Nice! Switch back to factory mirrors...
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
underthetire
post Mar 26 2009, 03:23 PM
Post #47


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,062
Joined: 7-October 08
From: Brentwood
Member No.: 9,623
Region Association: Northern California
Just remove the bumpers. Unbolt the tits. Paint some carriage bolts to mach the bumpers. Put them in the holes. Bumpers are very expensive, even glass ones. I still have tits on my 73, thats simply because the chrome is now rust under them.

PS carriage bolts are available at any hardware store.

Very nice car BTW.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
pktzygt
post Mar 26 2009, 05:43 PM
Post #48


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 328
Joined: 20-March 07
From: Chesapeake, VA
Member No.: 7,611
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
QUOTE(underthetire @ Mar 26 2009, 05:23 PM) *

Just remove the bumpers. Unbolt the tits. Paint some carriage bolts to mach the bumpers. Put them in the holes. Bumpers are very expensive, even glass ones. I still have tits on my 73, thats simply because the chrome is now rust under them.

PS carriage bolts are available at any hardware store.

Very nice car BTW.


I was just thinking of a way to rid my car of the tits. I would have left them there for who know how long before welding and re-chroming. This is exactly why I like this board more than any one I've been a part of in the past.


Nice car by the way! Love the white with white roof.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bicycleboy58
post Mar 26 2009, 08:08 PM
Post #49


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 20
Joined: 25-March 09
From: South Carolina
Member No.: 10,201
Region Association: South East States
QUOTE(underthetire @ Mar 26 2009, 01:23 PM) *

Just remove the bumpers. Unbolt the tits. Paint some carriage bolts to mach the bumpers. Put them in the holes. Bumpers are very expensive, even glass ones. I still have tits on my 73, thats simply because the chrome is now rust under them.

PS carriage bolts are available at any hardware store.

Very nice car BTW.



I think i just figured out my first mod, thanks man
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
r_towle
post Mar 26 2009, 08:42 PM
Post #50


Custom Member
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 24,594
Joined: 9-January 03
From: Taxachusetts
Member No.: 124
Region Association: North East States
If the bumpers are chrome and if you can find chrome carriage bolts, go for those.
If not, look at a plumbing store for stainless steel covers that are used in sinks etc..they snap in and look great.

Rich
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
championgt1
post Mar 26 2009, 10:54 PM
Post #51


Don't embarrass me Filmore!
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,680
Joined: 3-January 07
From: Tacoma, Washington
Member No.: 7,420
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
Nice car. Interesting place for the charcoal canister.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Roy
post Mar 27 2009, 09:22 PM
Post #52


Newbie
*

Group: Members
Posts: 39
Joined: 7-November 05
From: Vancouver, BC
Member No.: 5,083
Region Association: None
QUOTE(r_towle @ Mar 26 2009, 07:42 PM) *

look at a plumbing store for stainless steel covers that are used in sinks etc..they snap in and look great.

Rich


Please elaborate! Do you have any pics of said covers?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
*kennyd*914
post Mar 28 2009, 05:57 AM
Post #53


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 110
Joined: 10-July 05
From: Toronto, On
Member No.: 4,398
Region Association: None
I should let you know that getting one of these at an early age will stay with you for life, I bought my first 914 when I was 19 and trust me on this..... you never never get it out of your blood, sorry.

Congrats, and enjoy. BTW I had more that 1 911 owner confide that wished that thair car had as much curb appeal as what you now drive. Enjoy!!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BarberDave
post Mar 28 2009, 07:10 AM
Post #54


Barberdave
***

Group: Members
Posts: 1,605
Joined: 12-January 03
From: Wauseon Ohio
Member No.: 135
Region Association: Upper MidWest
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

These little cars lead to a addiction, 914 ites ) , there is no cure!!!!!!

No 12 step program, no rehab, you are for ever hooked!!!!

Drive it ,enjoy it, love it, Welcome to the group ,we have a lot of fun here

and try to help also. BTW you have a great dad! Don't let him have the keys

or you will lose it!!!! Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)

User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

3 Pages V < 1 2 3
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Switch to: Standard · Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 17th June 2024 - 12:34 PM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...