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Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:09 PM

My 914 on the car dolley

This is the bad left front fender as u can tell.

This is the used good left front fender that came with the car.

Speedometer of course.


More pics r coming.

Posted by: McMark Mar 31 2009, 09:11 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:12 PM

Thanks Engine pics r coming up next.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:16 PM

More pics

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:21 PM

The keys n key chain that came with it




Some parts

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:28 PM

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 31 2009, 09:32 PM

Nice find, looks to be a 2.0L (correct me if i'm wrong). How's the hell hole?

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:32 PM

Any one know what these r cuz I sure dont?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 31 2009, 09:33 PM

Looks nice James. Love the Rennshifter in there. That's worth what you paid for the car right there.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:34 PM

Correct. It's a '73 2.0L FI. The hell hole looks fine. Didnt take the batt out to look at it more cuz I got back to Oklahoma City around 8 pm n didnt have time to do a lot of pokin around cuz I still had to return the dolley and truck. Tomorrow morning I will hopefully have time to go through the car more thoroughly and organise all the parts n stuff that came with it. Also to look for where all the rusty areas r at.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:35 PM

Yeah I know man. It sure is purty. I like the knob that's on it too.

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 31 2009, 09:40 PM

If you don't mind me asking...how much did you pick up the car for?

Posted by: dlee6204 Mar 31 2009, 09:41 PM

Those are sway bar supports welded to the inside of the rear trunk.

Nice looking car you got there!

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:42 PM

I dont mind at all. I paid 500 for it. Got it from Willie Bennet down in Grand Prairie, TX.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:43 PM

Thanks. Was that a joke cuz I dont understand?

Posted by: dlo914 Mar 31 2009, 09:52 PM

I think it's the circled areas in the rear trunk:

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:53 PM

Rt side

Lft side

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 09:55 PM

Ah I c. I will go look right now. Be back in 10 min.

Posted by: dlee6204 Mar 31 2009, 09:58 PM

Yeah my bad. The trapezoidal pieces that are spot-welded to them are the sway bar backing plates which are welded to the inside of the trunk.

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 31 2009, 10:02 PM

No. Those are the support brackets for the rear sway bar. Your car doesn't have a rear sway bar, so if you ever going to install one, you'd need those plates.

However, they're readily available new for cheap without the surface rust.
Andy

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 10:14 PM

Thanks Andy. Would it be worth fixing up the ones I got or just buying new ones if I ever do put rear sway bars in?

Posted by: Sleepin Mar 31 2009, 10:15 PM

Gotta be a good feeling! I remember bringing home the first 914 (when I was 19) ...It was great!!!

Congrats man! Looks like a lot of work, but that pays off in the end! Awesome deal for $500!

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 31 2009, 10:18 PM

Eh, don't worry about the rear bar. You have a lot of work to do and a rear bar is far from something you need. Actually, you may never even want one

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 10:20 PM

Yeah it is a great feeling. I have been wanting a teener for a long time now n now I finally have one. Thanks.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 10:21 PM

Hey now. I know I got a lot of work to do but that's why I said if I do decide to put them in Jonny.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 10:24 PM

The shifter knob. Sorry flash ruined the pic. have to get one tomorrow.

Front trunk

Correct me if I'm worng but these r heat exchangers right?

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 10:26 PM

Some extra turn signals

Brand new gas tank but no cap...hm...oh well. Im not complaining...yet at least.

Posted by: TC 914-8 Mar 31 2009, 10:55 PM

Hey Great score for the $$$, You now have the bug, I mean Teener bug.


[b]Andy, Did you jot down the Vin for the records update???

Posted by: brant Mar 31 2009, 10:56 PM

I think I see daylight near the hell hole area (in one of your motor pictures)

poke around in there real well to assess for structural safety of the hell hole.

congrats on your first 914
bet it won't be your last!

brant

Posted by: SirAndy Mar 31 2009, 10:59 PM

I saw that too, but it's in the engine tin ...
Andy

Posted by: brant Mar 31 2009, 11:01 PM

your right..
its the J tube hole or something!


brant

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 11:19 PM

Thanks. I thought so too. Yep I sure did. In fact I got the title right next to my computer. I have had the bug just no teener to go with it.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 11:22 PM

I had a question on one the pics I posted. It was whether or not those rusted pipes are heat exchangers?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 31 2009, 11:29 PM

Yes they are.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 11:31 PM

Sweet. So I got an extra set than.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 31 2009, 11:34 PM

Hopefully the ones on your car are SSIs. Stainless heat exchangers are the desirable ones.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 11:35 PM

One thing I found out while trying to put the car on the car dolley to bring her home was that the e-brake doesn't work.

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 11:37 PM

Ooh...that would be nice. Looks like I got another mission tomorrow. To see if mine r. How do u tell if they r or not? R they shiny or something?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Mar 31 2009, 11:44 PM

Well, yeah. They are made out of stainless steel so they do not rust.

Now I'm off to the garage to do some welding

Posted by: jcambo7 Mar 31 2009, 11:45 PM

Good luck with that. My bed is calling my name...

Posted by: cwpeden Apr 1 2009, 12:22 AM

That whole gas cap assembly is attached with 8 small bolts with a gasket under it

The overflow tube attaches to the gas cap assembly and goes through a hole to the street under the gas tank just aft of the front suspension cover plate

The plastic piece goes under the strap that holds your gas tank in.

Under the overflow tube is one of the rubber blocks that hold the gas tank. They are molded to fit the fenderwell and the slot fits to the seam on the edge of the tank.

I dont see an expansoin tank or charcoal filter though. There is plumbing for it there....

Clear as mud?

Good score,
Have fun!

Posted by: Todd Enlund Apr 1 2009, 12:27 AM

Sweet! Love the steelies...

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 08:05 AM

I feel dumb. Thanks for pointing all those parts out to me.

Posted by: Tom Apr 1 2009, 09:52 AM

Sweet deal. Welcome to the madness.
That's the same shift knob I have on mine. I like it too!
Good luck on getting things back together and running. Take your time and do it right the first time. I would drop the engine and trans and do some in-depth cleaning and replace seals, gaskets, etc. Others here will have a better list of things to do before starting the engine up. For sure fuel line, hoses, points, plugs ,fuel filter.
Again welcome, and good luck on your new project.
Tom

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 1 2009, 10:15 AM

I would certainly try to repair the fender (we would be able to do it) to preserve the unibody integrity and the originality of the car. Whenever a fender is cut off of a 914 they are just never the same again, as it is hard to execute a perfect undetectable job.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:20 AM

Well I have a whole front left fender that came with the car. It's in good condition. Their is a pic of it in the thread. I think page 2.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 10:22 AM

A year or so back we had a major controversy involving someone who thought Yeaman Auto Body should have done a better job of concealing the butt welded repair to their left front fender. The guy was pretty pissed as I recall that Yeaman had done this to his Dad's car. Yeaman is one of the best body shops for Porsche work around. They really know our cars.

We have become a society of remove and replace when it regards our cars. A skilled body man could repair that.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 10:23 AM

Yes, but... The existing has to be cut off not unbolted. The used replacement has to be fit and butt welded. What you have there could be repaired. As George has hinted, your body is your frame. When you cut out sections and weld in new, you do weaken your body/frame.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:28 AM

Ah I c n understand now. How could it be fixed?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 10:36 AM

Is that a late 74 speedo?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:37 AM

Some pics of the interior

Posted by: rick 918-S Apr 1 2009, 10:39 AM

Like this! It's not a 914 but you get the idea Just take your time.



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Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:40 AM

Um...I dont truly know?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:43 AM

More interior pics

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:45 AM

The door panels

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:47 AM

Hm...I c.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:50 AM

The battery tray...yuck...

Could some one name these parts for me?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:53 AM

I dont know what this is either?

An extra dash



This is below the gas tank n I'm trying to figure out what that black bar is? Help please?

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 10:54 AM

2nd picture are dust shields that go behind the rotors.

3rd picture is located right on top of the gas tank to the right, but i dont remember the name.

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 10:57 AM

That black bar is the stock front sway bar look in the wheel wells and you'll see the drop links that are attached to the front A-arms. Good deal on this car ya got, we also picked up a car with front and rear sway bars for a project.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:58 AM

Is it the expansion tank?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 10:59 AM

Well those aren't the stock guages...Nice.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:59 AM

Awesome, thanks. That's what I thought they were but wasnt sure.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:01 AM

Thanks. I didnt think they were either but I dont know exactly what they r though.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:03 AM

If I had to guess:

(from left to right)

911--------------custom----------74-76 914

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:06 AM

Is this the charcoal filter?

What in the world r these?

The air cleaner...hm...a little rusted inside of it...

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:07 AM

The add did say they put a 911 speedo in it so that's what I think it is.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 11:07 AM

The foam blocks in the middle position the fuel tank in the well...

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:09 AM

I was very happy when I found these in the front trunk.

The gas tank...I think it's a new one?

The back left of the front trunk

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:10 AM

Thanks.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 11:10 AM

That odd shaped but roughly flat pan with the U-channeled seals is the pan that goes under your suspension.


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Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:11 AM

The back right of the front trunk

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:12 AM

Ok. Thank u. Whats it for?

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 11:14 AM

As the famous JP Stien would say - it keeps the shittage out.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 11:15 AM

expansion tank


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Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 11:16 AM

charcoal cannister


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Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:19 AM

Thanks. That's what I thought it was.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 11:22 AM

Hey James. You said you didn't think it had a Momo hub on there. That is what is on there. I am mailing the wheel out today.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:23 AM

Is this the fuel pump?

What is this?

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 11:24 AM

Yes and the other is part of a brake caliper.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:25 AM

Oops... ...I thought it was a stock one. Looked stock to me. Guess it would help if I I knew what a Momo hub looked like Well now I do.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:26 AM

Ah I c. Thanks Jon.

Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 11:27 AM

The top one is your fuel pump.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:28 AM

And if that is aluminum keep looking for the rest of those calipers. Might be good.

Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 11:28 AM

Wow, this has to be the fastest growing thread in history.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:29 AM

R these for the fuel tank?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:30 AM

Sweet. Thanks man.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:30 AM

No...Tunnel inspection plates and e-brake cover?

The allen with the big washer holds down the pedal cover board

Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 11:31 AM

True! You might end up with a find like I had a little while ago!

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:31 AM

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:33 AM

And what find is that?

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 11:33 AM

Top right part goes in the circled area:

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 1 2009, 11:33 AM

The blue thing on the far left is a calculator. You should have thrown that away before you brought that 914 home!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:34 AM

Alloy calipers.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:34 AM

Ah I c...

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:35 AM

Doh! I knew I forgot a step in the 914 ownership manual!

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 11:36 AM

Tell me about it!

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:37 AM

They go inside the car. One in front of the center tunnel, one in the rear of the center tunnel and If that is indeed the e-brake cover it covers the e-brake mechanism so it does not get your fingers.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:38 AM

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:38 AM

What r these?

Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 11:39 AM

It is indeed the E-brake cover. Look where the cables come together with a "W" looking piece, the cover is held on by one screw right there.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 11:39 AM

The brake caliper piece, if aluminium, goes to a 911 S caliper. Very expensive and great to have. Your car will not have these on there since you have four lug wheels but I believe people are eluding to hoping you find the calipers in there somewhere.




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Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 11:40 AM

Seat tilt latches. They are attached to the pan brace that runs across the pan...where the front of your seat would fit.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:41 AM

I have yet to find any calipers in my car yet.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:41 AM

Ok cool. Thanks.

Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 11:43 AM

914 parts trivia! Fairly easy after recently scrapping 4 of them. Let me know if you need anything BTW.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 11:44 AM

Here is the wheel I am sending out... I do want it back someday. It is a Momo Benneton.


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Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 11:44 AM

Interesting steering wheel.

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 11:47 AM

So...Jcambo7 what are your goals for the car?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 12:17 PM

Just call me James. Well I want to get the engine running first. Need to hook up all the fuel lines. I will replace the usual stuff like spark plugs, gaskets, etc... I know I do want to rebuild it eventually. I have a friend who has an engine stand but he is currently using it for his Nissan 240 engine. I do want to restore the car and get rid of all the rust. AXing it is one of my future goals. I need to make a list...a big list...

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 12:19 PM

Of course Jon. Thanks for lending it to me. Once I get my own I will send it back to u.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 12:28 PM

Here r some pics of the bottom of the engine

Posted by: FourBlades Apr 1 2009, 12:41 PM

That is a very complete project car. Nice score!

Now the fun begins...

John

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 12:46 PM

Thanks John. I know n I cant wait for this n I know I will get some more of these . I just ordered two books off of pelicaparts.com: How to re-build your VW motor and Haynes Automotive Repair Manual. Should be getting them on Friday.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 12:55 PM

Now we know why he had the extra HE's.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 12:56 PM

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 01:15 PM

How do u know why?

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 01:26 PM

The PO removed the Heat Exchanger shields on the ones on the car, leaving with just the stock headers.

I think correct me if im wrong.

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 1 2009, 01:50 PM

Wrong outer motor mounts!
Someone used a sideshifter engine bar with the early tailshifter outer mounts.

Hopefully, the correct hardware is somewhere inside one of those piles of stuff you got ...
Andy

Posted by: rktmn247 Apr 1 2009, 02:07 PM

If you are going back to original I would be interested in the non stock tachometer. Shoot me a pm after you get things sorted. Looks like a nice score for the price! Congrats!

Posted by: Sleepin Apr 1 2009, 02:22 PM

:ding ding ding: we have a winner!

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 03:07 PM

Hopefully, if not how much would those cost?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 04:27 PM

Put a WTD: in the classifieds for some good used ones. I am sure you'll get a fair price.

Posted by: Cevan Apr 1 2009, 05:01 PM

Excellent!

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 1 2009, 09:27 PM

I think I have 3 sets of them in a box here. You are welcome to them if you want them.


BTW... come to Talimena..... I will be glad to give you a personal tech session, and a ride in a running 914.

And hook up with all the locals in Tulsa. There are lots of them, and everyone is willing to help.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:50 PM

Awesome, thanks. I would like to have them. How much u want for them? I would like to come down sometime. That would be fun to ride in a 914 that runs. I can only sit in mine I met A & P Girl who's in Tulsa about a month ago. She showed the 3 914's they have in storage. I would also like to meet them all. Where is Talimena in TX?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 10:56 PM

So I figured something out today...that I love seeing my car everyday before and after work when ever I walk down or up the stairs to my room. I can't wait to start working on it. Hopefully soon I will be able to.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 1 2009, 11:02 PM

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=93861

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:12 PM

Awesome thanks. Maybe my 914 will be up n running well enough to go n the trip. That would be awesome.

Posted by: dlo914 Apr 1 2009, 11:32 PM

Remember to sign up for a AAA Tow Service Membership...it's mandatory for 914s

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:40 PM

I will be with USAA. Its what I have on my Honda and for my bank. I have towing for my Honda in the insurance so I will def have it for the 914.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 1 2009, 11:48 PM

Never leave home without it

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 1 2009, 11:49 PM

Neither will I

Posted by: craig downs Apr 2 2009, 12:57 AM

Nice score. Looks like you have most of the parts you need.
If you want to change the front fender you don't have to section it like it was suggested. You can remove the old fender by drilling out the spot welds that you can get to then cut the bulk of it off before the seam on the door pillar. Now you can get to the rest of the spot welds along the door pillar. Once you get the rest of it off clean up the joints and install the other fender

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 01:08 AM

Thanks. Hopefully i dohave most the parts I need. I still am sorting through them all. I'm about to post some pics of some that I am trying to figure out what they r. Im new to all this so everyone please bear with me.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 01:12 AM

Another bunch of newbie questions of what these parts r n where they go please
Here they r

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 01:14 AM

One more part. I think they're gasket's? Maybe for the header's?

Posted by: A&PGirl Apr 2 2009, 04:51 AM

Top pic- It appears they are used in the brake lines.
Middle pic- left side, points for the dizzy-condenser for the dizzy
Bottom- Your fuels rails for the fuel injection

Gaskets are for your heads, they go in between the head and the valve cover.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 2 2009, 06:09 AM

In your battery tray thread, I saw the mount point for the engine bar. It shows the proper mount in it already.

Someone may have thought they needed them even with the mounts already there.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 07:47 AM

Sweet. I will try to take pics of all my mounts and post them. Hopefully they are all the right ones.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 07:49 AM

Thanks Carrie. Appreciate it. When is your 914 project going to get started again?

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 2 2009, 08:51 AM

Probably low preasure fuel with a push on connector like that.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Apr 2 2009, 09:00 AM

Just for clarification, Clay, the pic's, other than one was of someone else's car. James posted the first pic only.

Posted by: JWest Apr 2 2009, 09:49 AM

The tach is a 930 (911 turbo) tach that was converted to a fuel gauge instead of a boost gauge. I do not know if the tach is set up for 4 or 6 cylinder, the owner had a bunch of projects going on...

Posted by: JWest Apr 2 2009, 10:01 AM

Correct, and you won't find the calipers there, James. I have them and I need to get that part back so I can sell the calipers for the widow of the car owner. PM sent.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 10:22 AM

I replied to your PM.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 10:24 AM

Lookie what I found! Found this in the glove box!

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 10:26 AM

Sweet thanks. Those fuel rails r an extra set too. I checked this morning. I have some on the engine.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 10:35 AM

R u talking about the white one in the center console JWest? If so I did notice that their r no wires for it at all.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 10:47 AM

Can u put a left side marker on the right side?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 2 2009, 06:03 PM

The ones on my car r not SSI's.

Posted by: Tom_T Apr 3 2009, 01:07 AM

They probably came out of the red 914 with ur replacement fender!
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Posted by: Tom_T Apr 3 2009, 01:21 AM

Yeah - 74-76 style guages without the silver center buttns, but then his is a 7/73 build date, so they might have started the switch-over early - too bad! The left combo gauge seems non-std. because it's side-by-side - not over-n-under & lacks fuel guage & idiot lights.

Keep the front fender intact & have a good body shop bang'er out - if you're not sure about it &/or lack the tools (body wedges, etc.). I've got far more serios F&R damage on my 73-2L (you've seen my researching history post - pix coming whenever....?), and I'm seriously considering straightening the F&R ends up to maintain a more rigid uni-body.

At $500, I'd have used her for a donor, but you got the long term project to do now!

Good Luck!
Tom T
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Posted by: Tom_T Apr 3 2009, 01:31 AM

Yeah & have it mounted in the front trunk like the 75-76's so you won't have the gas-bubbles in the fuel lines problem as much! It's no fun to sit for an hour waiting for it to cool down so she'll start, & it gets HOT in OKC too!

I did that ONCE in Blythe, CA (nee DESERT!), then had my mechanic refit my `73-2L up front - never a problem after thet ...except the 26 years in the garage since being hit, but that's a different story!

Tom
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Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 07:52 AM

Could u take a picture of this so i can see exactly how they mounted it and where please.
James

Posted by: Grelber Apr 3 2009, 01:19 PM

James: If you are going to move the fuel pump up front, there's three places most people put them. "Stock" is under the gas tank (by the swaybar). You need to cut an access panel to get to it if you put it there. The second is on the front cross member, by the steering rack. You'd need to put that skid plate back on if you do that. The third is in the front trunk, in the spare tire well (but that screws up your spare).

Personally, I'd run it as is, and not move it until (and if) you have trouble. Mine is in the back and I've never had trouble, and it gets a bit hot down here as well.

Posted by: 1bad914 Apr 3 2009, 01:49 PM

A hammer and dolly and lot's of patience. When done a little body filler to smooth it out. I have done it both ways, I would much rather repair then weld on a replacement. The replacements just never look right.

Posted by: JWest Apr 3 2009, 04:44 PM

No, the big center gauge. FYI it is worth a lot of money - that is why people are asking you for dibs if you decide not to use it.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 09:22 PM

Thanks. No I will be using it. I am still wondering what the white gauge is in the center console. If anyone knows what is. Here is a pic of it.

Posted by: ws91420 Apr 3 2009, 10:03 PM

Air fuel ratio for use with an O2 sensor mounted in exhaust.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:00 PM

Ah I c. Thanks. Im pretty sure I dont have an O2 sensor in my exhaust.

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 3 2009, 11:08 PM

And in case anyone gets any strange ideas I lay claim to any of the parts he doesn't want or wants to trade James is my brother-in-law

James West, just want to say thanks for helping him get this and your advice since he is a long ways away from me.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:15 PM

I agree and concur with both statements by Jon Bovey...Signed by James Campbell What else am I supposed to do...he's freaking sending me a momo steering to borrow or maybe more than that...hint hint Jonny

Tahnk you very much James West. Maybe once I get the car running, drivable and looking better we could meet up.

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 3 2009, 11:18 PM

I have a friend in OKC that I bought one of my cars from. He has a LOT of 914 parts and is a super nice guy. Let me know if you want me to make an intrduction. He lives in Edmond.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:20 PM

I would like that definitely. Tomorrow or Sunday I could meet him. All next week though I will be in Vegas at Nellis AFB doing my job for the Air Force. Quite excited. Heading to sin city!

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 3 2009, 11:22 PM

I will give him a call tomorrow. I need to inform him about Talimena anyway so he can get his six out and blow the dust out of it.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:24 PM

Thanks, that would be great. Im guessing he isn't on 914world?

Posted by: hot_shoe914 Apr 3 2009, 11:26 PM

No, I think he stays too busy. Poor guy lives down in a hole and finally just got high speed internet through satellite. Previous to that was dial up, not hardly worth it.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 3 2009, 11:32 PM

I see. Well I will definitely look forward to meeting him. You can give him my phone number n he can call me tomorrow. Prefferably before 5ish cuz I got something going on than. I will pm you my number. What I really need right now is the two fuel tunnel lines cuz one was broke before I bought the car and than I broke the other one taking it out of the freaking front trunk.

Posted by: dakotaewing Apr 4 2009, 12:11 PM

Does your friend live on an airstrip and have a hanger in his backyard?

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 4 2009, 12:52 PM

So it's a beautiful day in Oklahoma City right now, about 70 dgrees or so and I have been out since 8am working on my teener. Here is what I accomplished so far.
I replaced the tunnel lines-I went and got some fuel lines to run through em until I have the money to get the stainless steel ones from Tangerine Racing Products. I am hopeing to get those beginning of May.
I also put the drivers seat back in and also the seat belt clip.
I also dropped off my battery at AutoZone for them to do a slow charge on it and that should be done by tomorrow. Hopefully the battery is still usable. I'm worried that since the car has been sitting for a year n a half or so that the battery is shot. Hope not cuz that would suck
I am planning on finishing up all the connections for the fuel lines today. Have to connect the fuel tank, expansion tank, gas cap, charcoal filter, fuel pump, fuel filter, ect...
I also need to put the air cleaner back on.
So I am hoping that tomorrow I can start up the engine. Hopefully it will start up without a hitch and run well also.

Posted by: jasons Apr 4 2009, 01:08 PM

Did you get line rated for FI fuel pressure? If not you may have made your car less safe. That might matter where your fuel pump is though..... Mine is relocated to the front trunk, so the tunnel line is pressurized to FI Pressure. If yours is in the engine bay, it might be fine. Not sure about that. Anything after the pump should be FI line I would think.



My bet is your battery is F'd.



My current 2.0 has djet. It sat for like 4 years before I bought it. I put a battery in it and it fired. It leaked fuel everywhere but it ran. Djet works good, when it works good.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 4 2009, 01:12 PM

My pump is in the engine bay so they should be fine. The lines say 50 psi on em so I'm positive they will be fine. Im pretty sure my batt is f'ed also but hopefully not. I hope it fires up good.

Posted by: jcambo7 Apr 5 2009, 03:35 PM

Update: My battery is f'ed so their goes trying to start the engine today. Oh well. Going to be in Vegas tomorrow afternoon so their goes a full week of not working on the teener
So I need a new battery and I still need to figure out how I should start up my engine since it's been sitting for roughly 2 years. I need to figure out if their is anything special I need to do before trying to crank her up. As in prime her and if so how would I do that? Help please.