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914-6 New Project |
proto31 |
Feb 4 2006, 01:15 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 2-February 06 From: Costa Mesa, CA. Member No.: 5,515 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) Just bought a huge 914-6 project. The car was one of the factory prototype cars, it is #0031. The car is entirely apart, beed blasted and ready for primer. I have a few things that need to be welded, but I think that will be fairly easy. The car will come with a original 914-6 motor which is brand new. The motor is factory fresh, it was bought a number of years ago from some german parts supply place that went out of business. The cylinders still have the original factory dye in the pistons. My question is, what should I do to it before installation to make sure that it's been prepped perfectly. What should I look to go wrong, it looks really nice, but after 36 years I'm sure that there must have been some negative effect?
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Twystd1 |
Feb 4 2006, 01:30 AM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,514 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Hi Proto31,
Welcome to best non-club in the world.!!!!!!!!!! There are a bunch of us Teener folk in Costa Mesa. Glad to have ya on board. Stick around a while and let the smart guys give ya what ya need. It sounds like you have an extremely interesting 914. When you get a chance, tell us the story of how this car came into existence and how you ended up with it. PM me if you want to have a Cup "O" Coffee.. Regards, Twystd1 |
Part Pricer |
Feb 4 2006, 06:40 AM
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Believe everything I post Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,825 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Danbury, CT Member No.: 35 |
First off, we need pictures. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) It does sound like you have yourself a very interesting project. If it were me, I would put everything together and NEVER, NEVER, NEVER start that engine. The value of your car will plummet as soon as you do. As much as I hate to say this, you may have one of the few 914s that should not be driven. |
redshift |
Feb 4 2006, 06:49 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Kind of like the man said, I would NEVER install that motor.. I bought a 2.0 euro crate motor once, I put 5k on the motor, and it became like any other motor.
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JoeSharp |
Feb 4 2006, 07:33 AM
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In Irvine, Ca. May 15-18 Group: Members Posts: 3,947 Joined: 9-July 03 From: DeLand, Florida Member No.: 898 Region Association: South East States |
Dan: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)
You said the guy had over 150 pictures. WTFAT? I'm glad to hear that you desided to go for it. Keep us posted on its travel and arival. I for one would like to see the car when it is in your possission. :PERMAGRIN: Joe |
proto31 |
Feb 4 2006, 11:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 2-February 06 From: Costa Mesa, CA. Member No.: 5,515 Region Association: None |
Sorry for the lack of photos, the PO has them saved on his computer, wasn't able to burn a copy. He will send me photos next week. As far as the engine goes, I understand the value that the engine will have unstarted BUT this project is meant to produce a driving car so I can have fun like all you guys. What do you think the value of the engine is? I might consider trading it for a totally rebult working engine and some change...
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Allan |
Feb 4 2006, 11:18 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Don't let the motor out of your possession. Keep it in a nice environmentally controlled place and get yourself another to put in the car...
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Eric_Shea |
Feb 4 2006, 11:18 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I would tear the motor down.
Sounds like an excellent car. Can't wait for the pictures and welcome to the club. E. |
goose2 |
Feb 4 2006, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 976 Joined: 30-March 05 From: Eugene, Oregon Member No.: 3,847 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Welcome! Interesting project...I thought long and hard about buying that car and decided there was no room in my life for another project.......glad it found a good home. Keep us posted on your progress (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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brp914 |
Feb 4 2006, 01:35 PM
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That motor isn't worth anything as a driver. I would use it as a display of some sort. If you want to start out with a small 6, the 2.2E (actual 914/6 case, fwiw) will be coming out of mine soon. Its healthy, has all the usual upgrades. Around 35k miles. Leaks a little though.
Cant wait to see pics and background story! good luck. |
alpha434 |
Feb 4 2006, 01:47 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That means that you should drvie it extrra, in my book. If iI had a 917, wouldn't I feel obligated to have it registered for the street? Yes. Yes I would. Good luck. The engine might be a hassle tough. I would look into that 2.2 tpye E that whoever mentioned. |
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alpha434 |
Feb 4 2006, 01:48 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Or a 3.8 twin plug Biturbo. HIYA!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ph34r.gif)
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Aaron Cox |
Feb 4 2006, 01:51 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
soo cool.
come over to joe sharps place on the 18th in HB |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 4 2006, 01:54 PM
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Speedster07 |
Feb 4 2006, 07:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 20-September 03 From: Indy Member No.: 1,177 |
Welcome Proto31,
by any chance did your 914-6 # 31 come from Indianapolis Indiana? |
proto31 |
Feb 4 2006, 07:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 2-February 06 From: Costa Mesa, CA. Member No.: 5,515 Region Association: None |
Yes, it will be coming from Indiana.
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seanery |
Feb 4 2006, 07:47 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,854 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
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proto31 |
Feb 4 2006, 07:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 2-February 06 From: Costa Mesa, CA. Member No.: 5,515 Region Association: None |
Do you know anything about the car???
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sixnotfour |
Feb 4 2006, 08:18 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,525 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Not a PCA member for 4 years but I am guessing Jim Lapossa
The guy had a ton of 914-6 parts nos and used and a couple of cars, sold thru Doc &Sy's 10 years ago WAG This post has been edited by sixnotfour: Feb 4 2006, 09:01 PM |
proto31 |
Feb 4 2006, 08:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 2-February 06 From: Costa Mesa, CA. Member No.: 5,515 Region Association: None |
Not sure who Jim Lamposa is?
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