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> Introducing... Lily... or Pat... or Buttercup..., okay, so we're still working on the name
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post Sep 14 2009, 07:55 PM
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Finally had a chance to snap a few photos of my first Porsche. She's a '74 2.0. Excellent mechanical condition, and mostly original - Weber carb & exhaust are the only non-stock items I'm aware of. Resprayed in the original Saturn Yellow by a previous owner, with some patchy touch-up where rust was removed just behind the doors.

Going to get plates sometime this week.
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No major plans yet, other than to (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) as often as i get a chance. If I get ambitious, might try to get the odometer and heater fan working again.
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post Sep 14 2009, 08:10 PM
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Nice!

I'd put the original imjection back on. but it's still sweet!

Think I'd call it "butterball".
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post Sep 14 2009, 08:13 PM
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don't mind pat. he's picky (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

bottom line if your car is running, that I wouldn't mess with it without enjoying it... you can swap to FI or dual carbs later if you heart desires, but it's your car to enjoy! I think the car is dead sexy!
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post Sep 14 2009, 08:27 PM
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That's a nice looking car! Have fun with it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Sep 14 2009, 08:42 PM
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I think if you can't decide on a name, you need to put it up for a vote from the community.

Give us background, how you came about owning it, why you bought it, and why the various name options. You, and the car, will definitely be part of the 914 community that way.

FYI, my wife and I own 2 914's, both are named: Papa Smurf and Huey. There are stories behind each name, and honestly someone else came up with Papa Smurfs name (after much beer and beer and a few more beers...) so there needs to be a reason for the name, not just random.

BTW, very nice, and a very good choice being a '74 2.0. that is what Papa Smurf started out as... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) and if you keep the carbs, go with dual carbs. Looks and responds better.
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post Sep 14 2009, 08:58 PM
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Very nice looking car. I love the color and the wheels.

If it were my car I'd call it the "flying banana" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

You have joined a very exclusive and cool club, I mean world.

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post Sep 14 2009, 08:59 PM
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Thanks for the comments.

In the long run, we may go with dual carbs or back to FI. But seeing as how it's my first 914 and I've put less than 100 miles on her so far, I'll wait til I've got a good feel for things before making that call.

How did I come to own it? eBay. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

I've always had a thing for 914s and grew up a few miles from AA. Decided that with two kids under 3, now's the perfect time to indulge. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Started looking and before long, this one showed up on eBay and only an hour from home. The seller - despite second thoughts about whether he'd fulfill the deal - turned out to be a great guy and even sewed on a new steering wheel cover before I came to pick it up. He spent a good bit on rust rehab and POR 15 for all the vulnerable spots.

As for the name:
Pat: Sort of androgenous, since she makes some very un-ladylike sounds, not to mention she's the color of butter
Buttercup: Yellow, duh
Lily: I dunno, floral, yellow, something.

The PO's family called her "the highlighter".
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Sep 14 2009, 10:10 PM) *

Nice!

I'd put the original imjection back on. but it's still sweet!


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Nice color!
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:13 PM
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How about "The Yellow Car"?
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:18 PM
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:27 PM
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she makes some very un-ladylike sounds,


probably from the single carb starving the engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:32 PM
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Very nice car. Congratulations.

Oh yeah, how about The Neon Daffodil?
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:32 PM
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I would repaint it silver... but I do like the steering wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:38 PM
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QUOTE(tat2dphreak @ Sep 14 2009, 11:27 PM) *

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she makes some very un-ladylike sounds,


probably from the single carb starving the engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


On the contrary - it's more in the vein of popping and backfiring, presumably running rich.
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post Sep 14 2009, 09:42 PM
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More photos here, for those interested.
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post Sep 14 2009, 10:06 PM
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Highlighter suits her IMO. Congrats!!!!
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post Sep 20 2009, 07:15 PM
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Took her for a fantastic drive today. Never knew I could find such great roads so close to home. (Look at Google Maps, find something that looks very curvy, go for it.)

I'm leaning toward Sally. I think it suits her. Formally, it would be Sally Ann Cavanaugh - since I'm feeling like a bigamist. (even in Utah)
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post Sep 20 2009, 07:51 PM
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Very nice car. Good score! Welcome to the madness.

Start looking now for either a set of dual Weber carbs or original FI. That center carb is leaving out so much potential of your 2L. I changed from one of those to dual IDR40s on my 1.7L and it was like night and day. So much more responsive and a real nice deep carb sound.
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post Sep 20 2009, 07:52 PM
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Congratulations on your new car. It's unfortunate that it's a yellow car, because conclusive tests have proven yellow to be a slow color. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

But other than that, I have one suggestion: Start a poll for the membership to select the name, then ignore the results and name it whatever you like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

In all seriousness, I agree with the post that says to drive it and enjoy it. When you're ready to go back to FI, or move to dual carbs, or put a Subi motor in it, or put a V8 engine in it, you'll know.

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post Sep 20 2009, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(flipb @ Sep 14 2009, 08:59 PM) *


As for the name:
Pat: Sort of androgenous, since she makes some very un-ladylike sounds, not to mention she's the color of butter
Buttercup: Yellow, duh
Lily: I dunno, floral, yellow, something.

The PO's family called her "the highlighter".

Androgenous? The name Pat is androgenous? Now I'm really hurt! May abandon this bunch of whackos. Not likely!

But, wait a minute, aren't names like Andy (as in McDowell), as well as some others anrdrogenous?
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