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My '74 Barn Find project, Introduction |
tygaboy |
Oct 26 2015, 06:12 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi folks. Been a while since I've been a Porsche owner. I've had a '62 356, a few 914s, a '74 911 and even worked for a while at an independent Porsche shop here in the SF Bay Area. Anyway, I just purchased a '74 914 that's been sitting since 1987. Good news is it was in a covered garage. Got it home and started poking around only to find...
...it's in remarkably good shape. It's got a couple small dings on the body and a crap respray that's literally falling off but other really, no sign of any rust. I've begun collecting parts for the chassis stiffening and 5 lug conversion but have yet to decide on narrow body or flares. Also have to determine V8, 6 conversion, Subaru. (Is it true a Cayenne won't fit?) Anyway, I wanted to introduce myself and thank you all for creating and maintaining such a great community. And thanks in advance for answering all the questions that are sure to come. Wish me luck, I'm goin' in! Chris Attached thumbnail(s) |
914Sixer |
Oct 26 2015, 06:24 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,989 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
WOW that is a REALLY clean rocker panel area! Being inside for 28 years SAVED the car.
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tygaboy |
Oct 26 2015, 06:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Couple more pics. Dash has no cracks, all electrical works. Removed the tar and no rust on the floor. No surprises under the tank, either. Though the tank had about 25 lbs of varnish goo in it. Replacement tank and Tangerine SS fuel lines are here already. And the brakes even stopped it as I rolled it off the trailer. Not that I'd drive it as it sits but hey, way better than I'd expected! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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jor |
Oct 26 2015, 06:46 PM
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Just happy to be here. Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-July 14 From: LA Member No.: 17,693 Region Association: Southern California |
I don't think my car's rust-free parts are as rust-free as those longs.
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altitude411 |
Oct 26 2015, 06:48 PM
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I drove my 6 into a tree Group: Members Posts: 1,306 Joined: 21-September 14 From: montana Member No.: 17,932 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Wow, nice find! She's a sweet one. Not even a crack in the dash. Keep postin and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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Cairo94507 |
Oct 26 2015, 07:00 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Chris - She looks like a keeper. As clean as that chassis is.....I would have a hard time cutting the body up to add flares.
But, if you elect to go with more HP, I would lean towards a nice six, then a massaged 4 with fuel injection and finally the Subaru engine. Personally I don't like V-8's in our cars. Regardless, I am sure you will have a terrific car. |
tygaboy |
Oct 26 2015, 07:08 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Chris - She looks like a keeper. As clean as that chassis is.....I would have a hard time cutting the body up to add flares. But, if you elect to go with more HP, I would lean towards a nice six, then a massaged 4 with fuel injection and finally the Subaru engine. Personally I don't like V-8's in our cars. Regardless, I am sure you will have a terrific car. I'm with you on the body being too nice to mess with. In fact, I've already got a set of 6 and 7 x 16 Boxster wheels so I can get on the road with the 5 lug and buy some time to enjoy the car "as is" while I decide what to do. I'm a big fan of mods that can be unbolted. Here's a link to a previous custom motorcycle project I did. Made it all the way to a 4 page feature article in Cycle World. Every mod, including the carbon fiber gas tank I made, was, in the end, a bolt on and it turned out great, if I do say so. SV/MV rebuild Anyway, nothing permanent for a while. |
iwanta914-6 |
Oct 26 2015, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
wow, how did you find this gem?
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stevegm |
Oct 26 2015, 08:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Nice.
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Mueller |
Oct 26 2015, 08:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Dang...that is a nice chassis...great score, I'm jealous!
There are some steel GT flares in the classifieds at a good price, or at least a few days ago there had been some. 2 Mahle rims or does it have all 4? |
PlantMan |
Oct 26 2015, 08:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 14-May 14 From: Mission Viejo Member No.: 17,352 Region Association: Southern California |
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Larmo63 |
Oct 26 2015, 09:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,267 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
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Mueller |
Oct 26 2015, 09:05 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I wonder if Randy W knew about this car...doesn't he live in Petallama?
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Montreal914 |
Oct 26 2015, 09:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,675 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Very nice base for a project. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I would keep the sleeper look and put 5 lugs Fuchs. Proven setup. As for power train, if you stay in the family you will keep the value and the functionality of the front trunk. Enjoy! |
boxsterfan |
Oct 26 2015, 09:42 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Build a 2270 4-cylinder and stay narrow body with 5-lug.
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Shadowfax |
Oct 26 2015, 10:17 PM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
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Nice car! Looks like it's in good hands. |
tygaboy |
Oct 27 2015, 07:53 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,431 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
To answer some of the questions:
It (I'm not yet sure if it's a boy or girl!) was found on Craigslist and has all 4 Mahle wheels, FI still in the car. I've started working on the engine and it cranks to oil pressure. Hopefully, I'll get the new fuel pump and lines in this weekend and see what's what. And who is Randy W. in Petaluma? I'd love to meet up w/any local 914 fans. |
74ravenna |
Oct 27 2015, 08:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 471 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States |
Great find. I'd love to see photos of the engine.
Is it possible for you to video your first attempts at starting it? It'd be great to see that after 2 1/2 decades. |
Dave_Darling |
Oct 27 2015, 08:28 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
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porschetub |
Oct 27 2015, 12:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,725 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
To answer some of the questions: It (I'm not yet sure if it's a boy or girl!) was found on Craigslist and has all 4 Mahle wheels, FI still in the car. I've started working on the engine and it cranks to oil pressure. Hopefully, I'll get the new fuel pump and lines in this weekend and see what's what. Exceptional car,congrats,goes to show there are still great cars around. |
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