Anyway onto the pics. Sorry about the quality, all I had on me was my cel phone, but I'll get some better pics soon.
Aloha,
Tom
Full Version: New guy w/pics
Hey folks just thought I'd introduce myself and try to learn a few things about my recent purchase: A 1974 Porsche 914. I'm kinda new to the whole P-car thing and have a 78 911SC that I'm in the process of backdating as well.
Anyway onto the pics. Sorry about the quality, all I had on me was my cel phone, but I'll get some better pics soon.
Aloha,
Tom
Anyway onto the pics. Sorry about the quality, all I had on me was my cel phone, but I'll get some better pics soon.
Aloha,
Tom
looks like a nice car!
Jim
Is that the same 914 I used to see in Waikiki, Diamond Head side??
Elliot
Elliot
Thanks Jim!
Elliot, I don't know if the car was in town. The former owner lives in Pearl City.
I couldn't believe everything works including the fog lights and even the headlights open and close correctly!
It has a few foibles, like the shifter is kinda balky which I assume is a standard trait. And the car "pops" a bit @ idle. I'm assuming that there may be an air leak or two.
It does have dual webers on it though I'm not too sure of the size. New rear 100lb springs were recently installed and there is virtually no play in the front end.
Elliot, I don't know if the car was in town. The former owner lives in Pearl City.
I couldn't believe everything works including the fog lights and even the headlights open and close correctly!
It has a few foibles, like the shifter is kinda balky which I assume is a standard trait. And the car "pops" a bit @ idle. I'm assuming that there may be an air leak or two.
It does have dual webers on it though I'm not too sure of the size. New rear 100lb springs were recently installed and there is virtually no play in the front end.
Holy crap!! I just realized I bought a 914 on 9/14/2007.........and I didn't even plan it that way:D
Buying a 914 on 9-14 is really cool,now if ya stole the 914 for $2007 that would be wild.
Aloha and
Now that the pleasantries are over and you are a member, you do realize that you electronicly agreed to use your 78 911 SC as a doner car for your 914-6 conversion? I'll be on the big island next year to live and to check up on your conversion. Can you say 'Superferry'.
Now that the pleasantries are over and you are a member, you do realize that you electronicly agreed to use your 78 911 SC as a doner car for your 914-6 conversion? I'll be on the big island next year to live and to check up on your conversion. Can you say 'Superferry'.
Welcome Aboard.
mmm - 914 on Oahu - that defines paradise in my books.
QUOTE(village idiot @ Sep 15 2007, 02:01 AM) 
the shifter is kinda balky which I assume is a standard trait.
standard fault more than a standard trait.
Standard cheap and dirty fix is shift bushings http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/shopca...t_pg1.htm#item2
If that doesn't get you where you want to be then James West can fix you up with a rennshift. If you want the ultimate add his shift linkage. Check out his vendor page http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=43706
Chimo!
Aloha,
Congrats, on the nice car!
Congrats, on the nice car!
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Sep 15 2007, 02:23 AM)
Aloha and
Now that the pleasantries are over and you are a member, you do realize that you electronicly agreed to use your 78 911 SC as a doner car for your 914-6 conversion? I'll be on the big island next year to live and to check up on your conversion. Can you say 'Superferry'.
Oh there might be something happening along those lines if I can find a 3.6 for my 911RS replica
Thanks everyone for the welcome! I'm sure I'm going to have fun with this car.
Aloha, welcome to the gang....I saw that car when we were in Honolulu 6 months ago....nice.... and "Go Bows"
and "Go Bows"
QUOTE(village idiot @ Sep 15 2007, 02:40 AM)
Holy crap!! I just realized I bought a 914 on 9/14/2007.........and I didn't even plan it that way:D
That's really kinda funny!
Nice ride!
Konrad
Congrats on your purchase.
Solid, Dude.
Looks like a fine ride. That popping is probably carbs out of synch. It will run heaps better if the are properly aligned. Either find a carb guy (or fly me over) or get a unisyn and learn how (better for you, worse for me).
Looks like a fine ride. That popping is probably carbs out of synch. It will run heaps better if the are properly aligned. Either find a carb guy (or fly me over) or get a unisyn and learn how (better for you, worse for me).
I really love stock fendered black 914's. Very clean looking.
Aloha, the shifter thing is not normal and should be looked into 
Welcome to our world of fun. You will soon know what "fun" it is to own one of these wonderful cars. Great driving cars, but seem to love being tinkered with. The "project " will never be finished! HA. HA.
Welcome again!
Welcome again!
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Sep 17 2007, 10:21 PM)
I really love stock fendered black 914's. Very clean looking.Forgive me but the rears don't look stock to me. Is it me or are they more rounded?
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Sep 19 2007, 03:42 AM)
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Sep 17 2007, 10:21 PM)
I really love stock fendered black 914's. Very clean looking.Forgive me but the rears don't look stock to me. Is it me or are they more rounded?
I was wondering that myself. But if they aren't whoever did the mod did a nice job as there is a factory-like lip to them.
Just for fun I swapped my custom-made 16x9.5's off my 911 RS-look project and threw them on the teener
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I had my car aligned this weekend(steering wheel wasn't centered) and found my tub might be a little tweaked. Gonna take it to a shop where my friend works and have them put it on the frame rack to tweak it back square:D
Say VI you might want to do a search on celete bench tub straightening(I think
the SP is right). Or PM SirAndy, he is our resident German and has done some
fine right ups on the use of them. As I understand it, the celete bench is the only
way to straighten a tub.
I think they look fine, a little wide maybe. I see...Yes I see a set of GT flairs in
your future...And a six.
the SP is right). Or PM SirAndy, he is our resident German and has done some
fine right ups on the use of them. As I understand it, the celete bench is the only
way to straighten a tub.
I think they look fine, a little wide maybe. I see...Yes I see a set of GT flairs in
your future...And a six.
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Sep 20 2007, 03:10 AM)
Say VI you might want to do a search on celete bench tub straightening(I think
the SP is right). Or PM SirAndy, he is our resident German and has done some
fine right ups on the use of them. As I understand it, the celete bench is the only
way to straighten a tub.
I think they look fine, a little wide maybe. I see...Yes I see a set of GT flairs in
your future...And a six.
I don't think anyone on this rock I live on has a Celette bench. But this friend of mine has been straightening P-cars for about 15yrs, so I trust him.
As far as flares and a six? Once I finish the RS then this car will get the "treatment" as well
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