Hi everyone, I've purchased my first 914!
I'm 22 and not new to Porsche. I daily a 86 944, just sold my 996 last week and grew up with a 924.
I sold my 911 and bought my 73 914 1.7 on Friday.
The car isn't running, and has the usual rust places in the trunks, but over all is solid. I've loved these cars since I was a kid and finally it's my time to build one.
Thank you in advance on any help I'll be asking for. Click to view attachment

Welcome!

Good luck with the build!

Great start. You have some P-car history so I am sure you will approach this 914 in a realistic fashion. Do your homework, come up with a strategy/plan and work it with patience and perseverance. Good luck and

Don't forget to post your vin # here.

Hopefully one of the places that does not have any real rust damage is the Hell hole. Survey that damage 1st. If it's minimal you will have a good platform to move forward. Unfortunately, it is the main issue with these cars. Hopefully you have a good one. Form there get the mechanical figured out. Don't worry about making it pretty until you have it sorted out or at least a plan. Having owned a "classic" Porsche before you probably can turn a wrench, this skill will come in very handy!

Let the fun begin.

Thank you to everyone.
Yes, unfortunately the he'll hole is alive and well.
My plan of attack is hell hole, trunk pans, then mechanical.
Motor is actually a 71 according to #, but is free and has compression so there is hope there... It "Ran when parked"..... 12 years ago haha

There is rarely a question that someone here can't answer.

Konrad

The motor will probably be just fine. Just make sure to check for rats nests in the cooling sections.

and thanks for that great introduction.

Hmmmm .... now where have I seen that "Pavement Cammo" color & those Riviera wheels before?

Cheers!
Tom
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Welcome to the club!

I'm fascinated by the patina. Was it originally black? It's got a sort of bare steel color to it now, I kind of like it.

Very rare dark nickel paint

She was originally silver. This color it's sporting now appears to be a very old repaint

Congrats and You've come to the right place, virtually speaking!

Welcome to a fellow Southeasterner!

Tony

Welcome to the forums, mate! Hope you'll have a great stay here. I'm new too, and I'm so excited to be here. It's great to see other enthusiasts around!

And welcome to the addiction. Don't say we didn't warn you

Hi! My name's Brady. Clean and haven't spent money on my 914 in 14 hours.

Okay, I bought an additional set of Hella Euro front lenses, but that was just preventive, you know what I mean.

Woo hoo. Another one goes up on jackstands.