Nice...this story keeps getting better.

Love hearing this. Hopefully I will get to hear her sing soon. Thanks for keeping us all posted.

I some extra headlights. Stock or H4. Let me know if you want me to send one to you.

Pulled the gas tank and taking it to a specialist to boil out and coat the inside and paint the outside. No rust underneath tank.

Then it's on the changing all the fluids and get it on the road.

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Amazing how dirty it is. That thing was spotless when it left here. 7 years of negelct

Thanks for bringing her back to life Hopefully I can post a picture of my next Pcar soon.

This is what happens when you have and make a ton of money, but don't have time to enjoy it. The PO probably paid a lot of money for this car, and rightfully so, and had no time to use or take care of it. Couple that with the fact it was the only one of his car collection that he had to leave outside for lack of space. I don't want to tell you what he had garaged - it would make you sick! At least we got to this one soon enough that, with a little TLC, will once again be worthy of the Porsche 914 heritage.

Dave

New tires purchased this week.

In need of the following items to proceed with resurrection for a 1974 914:

-Complete stock black interior including door panels.
-Windshield
-Rear Spoiler - The short one that bolts to the lid
-Stock seat belts with retractors.

Let me know what you got and how much. Maybe we can do the deal(s) at Hershey coming up on April 22nd.

Dave

It looks like this one. It has been around for a long time.

http://www.automotion.com/competition-air-...-1970-1976.html

Nope, it's different.

That one was made by one of the 914world members. he is in the vendors section if he still makes them. They are designed specifically for flared cars.

Gas tank stripped, boiled out and coated on the inside professionally. Outside painted and ready to install today. Cleaned out gas tank area. Moved fuel pump to allow room for spare tire.
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PURTY

Tank installed with new fuel lines.
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Quite a story, glad it was saved

Love this story!

Keep the updates coming-

no shoulda keep reading.....I would have said no all day bummer its in that shape and bummer Jon cant get tit back

that silver car in the picture is my dads six a long time ago

Mike, Does your dad still drive his car?

Yes, bummer, but it resurfacing did help me to purchase anther P-car I've always wanted.

Jon you then need to update you Sig & post up a pic or two

Are you not going to run a blower for ventilation?

Vent will be capped. No blower. There's no heat anyway because of the headers. Hey, there's plenty of ventilation with the top off!

Dave

its probably been 4 years since its been on the road Kevin, it needs some help $$!
Hi Jon .. I've always like Marks car ,it go's good to ..good to hear from you
congrats to the OP ,what a steal....maybe take the old widow flowers and buy her dinner

Jeff I think mines limits around 7200rpm IIRC

Car is going to Hershey on April 22nd, weather permitting. It will probably be trailered since there are many more mechanical items to be sorted out in time. Besides we are looking for many items at the swap to proceed with the resurrection and need the tow vehicle pickup to carry everything back.

So Jon, if you plan on going to Hershey, chances are your car will be there. We will be taking pictures of the event and posting.

Dave

Looking forward t seeing the pictures. Being in Seattle, Hershey is a little ways away.

Any updates?

Why tow a car to hershey unless you want to sell?

Maybe he's hoping someone will just have to have it!

I have not been there but is it the type of venue where a random person would come up and offer to buy your car?

I want to know what was in the garage! I wonder what type of stuff this guy liked?

Yes, please share. Always fun to hear what people are passionate about.

So...did this flip at Hershey?

I sure hope now, since Jon Bovey wanted a chance to buy it back...

I hope not. I want it back someday. Hopefully this guy fixes it up nicely and the day he sells it he calls me.

Orange and Green cars would look good next to each other in the garage.

Good thing because it would probably be your new bedroom decor when the wife kicked you out of the house for buying another Porsche.

I seriously hope that, if this 914 is to be sold, Jon would be given first right to buy the car back at fair market value. Sure, it may not be the new owner's responsibility to do so, but it sure seems like the right thing to do among car enthusiasts...

Wow, I don't post for a while and the conjecture talk is at full throttle!

Mepstein
RmuRiz
billh1963
My914
horizontally-opposed

The car is NOT for sale. The car was NOT purchase to flip. If is ever was put on the block Jon would have the first right of refusal. This has all been explained earlier and is not going to change.

It was my suggestion to have "Popeye" my friend bring the car to Hershey to see if what he purchased parts wise would fit his needs and the car. Trailering assured that it would make it, as there are still some issues that need to be addressed before taking a 2 hour drive. Of course the weather did not cooperate. Anyway, Popeye bought about $600 worth of parts including a rear valance which he intends to modify to fit around the custom exhaust.

Other items on the list to address are new tires, repack all the wheel bearings and some wiring issues. Once these are done then some serious road testing will determine if more mechanical issues need to be addressed.

I have a video of the car on the road for the first time in God knows how long. I could not upload the file. I've done tons of pictures on World but, it wouldn't take the video file. Any suggestions on how to post?

Dave

Did it sound as good as he hoped?

Upload it to Youtube and post a link here.

Hooray, he's back!

We heard going to Hershey and thought the worst..since most of us buy parts and bring them back...only to learn they don't work/fit Never thought about trailering to check at the actual parts event.

Good work, and good luck on finishing it up!

I'm not sure how to post video in the document so, here is the link showing the 914 back on the road. There is still much work to be done but, the motor and trans are okay.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcheek/shares/6x6o74

If you are curious what is in the box you have a Guard TB diff with M S 3rd AND 4th. Rather spendy box.

Thanks for the info. Just another piece to the puzzle. Truly a stellar build.

Dave

Classic vid...forgetting to take the e-brake off We've all been there.

And once it's off....vroooom!

We are trying to come up with a value for an agreed value insurance policy. I'm pretty good with values for stock 914's but not versed in modified cars. Any thoughts on what we should insure it for? I was guessing $20-$25 K ????

Dave

You have to decide how much you would want to collect if the far was totaled. I would say at least 25k.

Any updates?

Man, I still remember my first ride in this one, which was my first ride in a 914 also. After that I fell in love with 914's and knew I had to have one. Such an amazing car. Glad it's getting the attention it deserves.

Its been a long time since I posted an update.

There has been a minor setback. Something got sucked into cylinder #5, causing the plug electrode to bend, Also the rings and piston and valves were damaged causing zero compression. The engine has been removed and semi dismantled to assess the damage. New parts have been ordered and are on the way. While it's being repaired the engine tin and fan shroud will be repainted.

I will post pictures soon.

Dave

Crap! I think we all hate to hear this.