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mr.midget |
May 23 2008, 09:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 23-May 08 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 9,092 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey everybody, I'm new here and wanted to tap your expertise on everything 914. I've been looking to find a car I can maintain myself and have always wanted a Porsche. I should humbly mention I currently know nothing about fixing cars, but am really interested in learning, so I thought I'd ask some experts!
I recently stumbled upon a 1974 914 for sale across the street from my parents. the guy was asking $3500. He says it has a 1.7L fuel injected engine, 57k original miles. He and his brother work on cars, so he says it's about 90% restored and was probably garage kept the entire time (he's the 3rd owner) Says it needs a valve adjustment and might have a bad plug, but no significant engine trouble. No rust, but needs a new paint job. I'd really appreciate anybody's input on what I need to look for when I go evaluate this car, especially anything specific to 914s I should know when I check it out. Also, if you guys could fill me in on owning a 914. My brother-in-law has told me to be wary of the difficulty in working on the car, as well as the great expense and rarity of parts. I know nothing, but figure if I'm gonna learn how to work on a car, it might as well be on a sweet one. I'm not looking to completely restore it (yet), but I'd love to get it purring, paint it, and have a fun car to tool around on the weekends with. Am I getting in way over my head heere with a 914 as my first project car? Thanks! |
Dave_Darling |
May 27 2008, 09:40 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 |
That is a 1974 1.8, not a 1.7. Or, at least, the rear bumper is off a 74 as is the engine.
The bubbles in the rear lid are not uncommon; a new used lid might be the easiest way to fix it. The bubbles behind the right-side door are a potential source of worry. Under the doors are those black covers; rust loves to hide behind them... Still, it looks quite decent for a midwestern 914. --DD |
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