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> Porsche 914 Automatic, I just couldn't resist...Added a video
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post Dec 6 2009, 10:49 PM
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1975 914 Automatic...original paint and in amazing shape, ithe interior is in fantastic condition. The only area that needs adressing are a few spots of surface rust on the fenders, trunks, hell hole, longs are perfect.

I just couldn't resist....when I saw this car come up for sale by the owner who has had it for the last 8 years, I had to buy it. When the second owner's, husband passed, the surving wife drove the car for years. As she could no longer continue to manage a clutch car, she paid a Porsche shop to convert it to an automatic using an Audi transmission.

After receiving pictures from the owner, I couldn't believe how nice the the car was for the price. It wasn't until I went to see it was I shocked at the professional job the shop did converting it to an automatic. Other than the shift mechanism in the car the rest of it looks like it belongs. I'll have to massage the shifter look in the car, but other than that. I'm not to sure what I'm going to do with the car, but for now fix the little rust and drive it?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


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ahdoman
post Dec 6 2009, 10:59 PM
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Mark - How about documenting what was done to make it the automatic. That is really interesting!
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post Dec 6 2009, 10:59 PM
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Wow...thats cool...any idea what Audi trans they used? that looks really good....

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post Dec 6 2009, 11:05 PM
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Wow indeed! Details! I agree that it would be interesting to see *how* they managed it.
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post Dec 6 2009, 11:06 PM
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QUOTE(ahdoman @ Dec 6 2009, 08:59 PM) *

Mark - How about documenting what was done to make it the automatic. That is really interesting!




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Wow...thats cool...any idea what Audi trans they used? that looks really good....

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When I get time, I will keep track of the the parts used. I don't plan on pulling it apart qute yet...but someday. The transmission is from an Audi 5000.
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post Dec 6 2009, 11:09 PM
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Is that the one from Los Osos that Franz did?
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post Dec 6 2009, 11:12 PM
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Is that the one from Los Osos that Franz did? Audi 5000 trans?

Hi Mark. Not to sure who Franz is but the mechanic was "lou" from Performance. Yes from Los Osos.
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post Dec 6 2009, 11:12 PM
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I'm curious how it drives too? How does the gearing feel? The whole console sits a little to high for my taste. Still for something that wasn't original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Not to bad
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post Dec 6 2009, 11:16 PM
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I'm curious how it drives too? How does the gearing feel? The whole console sits a little to high for my taste. Still for something that wasn't original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Not to bad

I'm thinking I'll probably ditch the console for sure...won't look too bad then. I think the reason the mechanic left the console is because on the other side he customized it where the temp and amp gauge still shows...looks a bid odd from the passenger view. It's been sitting for a year...need to go through it before some real road testing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Dec 7 2009, 07:59 AM
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Very cool ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Is the mechanic that did the install still around ? I noticed those late bumpers don't have the mini tits, is there a metal bar with shocks behind the rubber ?
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post Dec 7 2009, 08:02 AM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Dec 6 2009, 10:12 PM) *
I'm curious how it drives too? How does the gearing feel? The whole console sits a little to high for my taste. Still for something that wasn't original (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Not to bad
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Me too! That's cool.
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post Dec 7 2009, 08:24 AM
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Intersting enough, this conversion was done about 10 years ago and has been driven ever since up to about a year ago.

If it's light engough when I get home this week from work, I'll try to snap a couple pics of the conversion. They won't tell the story enough but it's a start. I know the 914 community could benefit from a "how to, what parts to use" conversion write-up, so as time passes I'll try to accumulate as much info as possible with part/application numbers as pass that along. I don't want to pull the tranny at this point to discover the flywheel setup, but perhaps there's an inspection plate under there somewhere were a can take a peek.

Jim, I hadn't even noticed the mini tits not being there...good eye. I don't see any holes but? Just picked-up the car yesterday, cleaned it a bit and did the full look over for rust, suspension etc etc check.
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post Dec 7 2009, 10:29 AM
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really cool imo. there are still people that would love to have a automatic 914 for a DD I'm sure, and this would help them out!

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post Dec 7 2009, 11:38 AM
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My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must have been a option.

For the t4 hp cars I bet the auto from the vw would work good. My friend used to drag race a 2100 t1 in a type 3 with a auto tranny. He still has it along with several auto trannys. They don't use a tranny cooler. I'm thinking the ring gear could be swapped since it's based on the t1 application. I'm sure the audi is a much stronger tranny though.
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post Dec 7 2009, 11:42 AM
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QUOTE(charliew @ Dec 7 2009, 09:38 AM) *

My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must have been a option.

"Tiny Tits™" are '76 only ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


Nice find!
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post Dec 7 2009, 12:41 PM
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That console shifter looks to be from a Vanagon.

Neat find.

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post Dec 7 2009, 02:16 PM
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The late 'bumper horns' were for the 75-76 cars delivered to the states of CA and MD only. This from the 1975 model year S&T manual:


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post Dec 7 2009, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(Jeff Bowlsby @ Dec 7 2009, 03:16 PM) *

The late 'bumper horns' were for the 75-76 cars delivered to the states of CA and MD only.


because, you know, the bumpers weren't big enough already. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)



cool find, can't wait to hear how it drives.
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post Dec 7 2009, 04:56 PM
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My '75 has 'em. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Car originally sold in Oregon but maybe came up from Cali?


Back on topic- Cool find Mark! Looking forward to seeing more details. My wife would love an automatic trans 914.
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post Dec 7 2009, 08:58 PM
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Awesome! Take some pics from the under side. I think we'd all like to see it.
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