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New guy from the Midwest, Introducing myself |
forzamotorsport9 |
Nov 4 2009, 06:53 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 2-November 09 From: Bettendorf Iowa Member No.: 11,001 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey guys my name is Will. I couldn't find a place to post for new members so i went ahead and did it here, if the mods need to transfer the post to a new forum go ahead.
Anyway I just turned 18 last week and my parents sold the '03 Jetta they bought for me. It was an ok car i guess, pretty uninspiring, though surprisingly quick for what it is. I started looking for a new car about a month ago. I looked at 944s but they seemed pretty sketchy. I've driven past an old 914 since i was in 8th grade and a week ago figured what the hell ill go check it out. I play golf with the guy so thats good. The car is an Irish Green 1972 914-4, with 47,000 original miles. It's all stock except for a Monza (Manta now) exhaust. He sold it to me for $2000, the only thing wrong with it is it needs new fuel lines because the plastic ones are crap. He also included a second 914 as parts car but i have no idea on what kind of shape it is in etc etc. Cosmetically the car is perfect also, its missing the C on the PORSCHE logo on the back and thats it. I will have the car picked up by sunday and hopefully have it running shortly there after. Ive looked around and no-one sells a full fuel line replacement kit, considering how many cars need their line replaced i'm pretty surprised. Either way i'm glad to be porsche owner and glad to be a part of the site. here are some pictures of it, it hasent moved in six years so its pretty dirty, its been in the grage the entire time though...seems to be a diamond in the rough. Attached image(s) |
d914 |
Nov 4 2009, 06:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,333 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
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check out tangerine racing for ss fuel lines.. or you could try -6 an lines or bend your own brake tubing.... There are options depending on skilss and budgets.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
forzamotorsport9 |
Nov 4 2009, 07:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 2-November 09 From: Bettendorf Iowa Member No.: 11,001 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) check out tangerine racing for ss fuel lines.. or you could try -6 an lines or bend your own brake tubing.... There are options depending on skilss and budgets.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) does tangerine racing offer it as a kit? if i can get a parts list i might just buy the parts through summit racing...any ideas? and i try to make a good first impression (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) anywho seems like a friendly site. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Cano |
Nov 4 2009, 07:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 29-September 04 From: Goshen, KY Member No.: 2,854 Region Association: None |
Tangerine makes a SS kit that replaces the plastic lines in the tunnel and the lines that pass through the engine shelf. You will also want to replace all the rubber flexible line as well. |
SirAndy |
Nov 4 2009, 07:15 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Tangerine makes a SS kit that replaces the plastic lines in the tunnel and the lines that pass through the engine shelf. You will also want to replace all the rubber flexible line as well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Make sure you replace the soft lines with the correct FI hose. Use FI hose clamps. Take a flashlight and look inside the tank. If there's rust on the bottom, clean it out first. Get a new fuel filter. The last thing you want is for the car to burn down the first day. '72 should not have tits. Post the VIN. The real question you should ask yourself is why a car that is "perfect" has sat for so long and why the PO needed a "parts car" to go with his "perfect" car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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