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| computers4kids |
 Dec 6 2009, 10:49 PM
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Love these little cars!  Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None  |
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) Attached image(s)    
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| computers4kids |
Dec 9 2009, 07:50 PM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
When I bought this car it was not running, just turning over. They PO said it just wouldn't start one day and he put no effort into finding the problem. So after 8 years of driving it, it then just sat for a full year.
Well, I cleaned-up the battery connections and charged the battery, checked the oil and wires etc and I figured...what the heck lets see what happens. Motor just turned and turned...no life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Being the experienced 914 owner that I am. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I said...."I don't hear the fuel pump running (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) and preceded to check the fuse on the relay board...nope it's good. Let's try replacing the relay... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) It roared to life instantly. I couldn't believe it. After letting it run for a few minutes I went around looking for fuel leaks...no leaks. The idle purred and didn't fluctuate....no air leaks...this is getting to good to be true. So I took it off the jackstands and hopped in, turned the key and varrrooom. Went to push the clutch...oh yeah, don't have one, checked the brakes...nice and firm, dropped it into gear and ripped out of my garage and all over my neighborhood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Total trip...no shifting, very wierd and pretty peppy. I didn't want to press my luck with no plates so I headed back to the barn. I can't wait to open this thing up on some twisties and see what it will do. Only thing that doesn't seem to work is the speedo and a headlight beam...not bad. It's hard to believe this car has been driven for a decade without a speedo. Too dark to see if one is hooked-up some how and just not working. Edit: Speedometer does work Time for a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| oldschool |
Dec 9 2009, 09:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,372 Joined: 29-October 08 From: P-town Member No.: 9,705 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(computers4kids @ Dec 9 2009, 05:50 PM)  When I bought this car it was not running, just turning over. They PO said it just wouldn't start one day and he put no effort into finding the problem. So after 8 years of driving it, it then just sat for a full year. Well, I cleaned-up the battery connections and charged the battery, checked the oil and wires etc and I figured...what the heck lets see what happens. Motor just turned and turned...no life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Being the experienced 914 owner that I am. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I said...."I don't hear the fuel pump running (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) and preceded to check the fuse on the relay board...nope it's good. Let's try replacing the relay... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) It roared to life instantly. I couldn't believe it. After letting it run for a few minutes I went around looking for fuel leaks...no leaks. The idle purred and didn't fluctuate....no air leaks...this is getting to good to be true. So I took it off the jackstands and hopped in, turned the key and varrrooom. Went to push the clutch...oh yeah, don't have one, checked the brakes...nice and firm, dropped it into gear and ripped out of my garage and all over my neighborhood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Total trip...no shifting, very wierd and pretty peppy. I didn't want to press my luck with no plates so I headed back to the barn. I can't wait to open this thing up on some twisties and see what it will do. Only thing that doesn't seem to work is the speedo and a headlight beam...not bad. It's hard to believe this car has been driven for a decade without a speedo. Too dark to see if one is hooked-up some how and just not working. Time for a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Very good news, after 8 years no break problems? |
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computers4kids Porsche 914 Automatic Dec 6 2009, 10:49 PM
ahdoman Mark - How about documenting what was done to make... Dec 6 2009, 10:59 PM quadracerx Wow...thats cool...any idea what Audi trans they u... Dec 6 2009, 10:59 PM scotty Wow indeed! Details! I agree that it wou... Dec 6 2009, 11:05 PM computers4kids
Mark - How about documenting what was done to mak... Dec 6 2009, 11:06 PM markb Is that the one from Los Osos that Franz did? Dec 6 2009, 11:09 PM
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Is that the one from Los Osos that Franz did? Aud... Dec 6 2009, 11:12 PM JRust I'm curious how it drives too? How does the ge... Dec 6 2009, 11:12 PM computers4kids
I'm curious how it drives too? How does the g... Dec 6 2009, 11:16 PM Gint I'm curious how it drives too? How does the ge... Dec 7 2009, 08:02 AM jim_hoyland Very cool ! :) Is the mechanic that did the ... Dec 7 2009, 07:59 AM computers4kids Intersting enough, this conversion was done about ... Dec 7 2009, 08:24 AM tat2dphreak really cool imo. there are still people that would... Dec 7 2009, 10:29 AM charliew My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must h... Dec 7 2009, 11:38 AM SirAndy
My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must ... Dec 7 2009, 11:42 AM faux916
My 75 doesn't have the bumper tits they must... Jan 23 2010, 12:52 PM Ferg That console shifter looks to be from a Vanagon.
... Dec 7 2009, 12:41 PM Jeff Bowlsby The late 'bumper horns' were for the 75-76... Dec 7 2009, 02:16 PM MDG
The late 'bumper horns' were for the 75-7... Dec 7 2009, 04:52 PM rjames
My '75 has 'em. :) Car originally sold... Dec 7 2009, 04:56 PM kg6dxn Awesome! Take some pics from the under side. I... Dec 7 2009, 08:58 PM computers4kids Ok...crawled under the car tonight and took some p... Dec 7 2009, 11:00 PM oldschool it looks like you cable (pos) is hitting the trans... Dec 9 2009, 12:10 AM TC 914-8 Hey Mark, Looks Good. I wonder what knid of torque... Dec 7 2009, 11:40 PM tracks914
Hey Mark, Looks Good. I wonder what knid of torqu... Dec 8 2009, 07:31 PM shelby/914 Sorry to be OT but thought I'd answer the ques... Dec 8 2009, 12:32 AM Dr Evil It looks like the selector cable sheath is resting... Dec 8 2009, 12:50 AM dw914er very cool find! Dec 8 2009, 03:27 AM flipb Definitely cool. As I often illustrate to my passe... Dec 8 2009, 07:51 AM carr914 I'd be replacing those tranny mounts ASAP
And... Dec 8 2009, 09:06 AM computers4kids
I'd be replacing those tranny mounts ASAP
An... Dec 8 2009, 09:36 PM Ferg Cool. That inspection plate looks like a cut up 2... Dec 8 2009, 09:24 AM rick 918-S Is that bolted directly to the block? Show the bol... Dec 8 2009, 07:55 PM rick 918-S You really need to do an Exellence type road repor... Dec 8 2009, 09:54 PM computers4kids I found the shifter that was used in this conversi... Dec 8 2009, 11:49 PM Dr Evil :agree: Fix that before putting a battery in or yo... Dec 9 2009, 12:16 AM computers4kids
:agree: Fix that before putting a battery in or y... Dec 9 2009, 07:37 PM jaxdream Wonder about the cv's and axle shafts ?? What ... Dec 9 2009, 06:51 PM kg6dxn That's awesome! Your lucky you bought it w... Dec 9 2009, 08:09 PM computers4kids
That's awesome! Your liucy you bought it ... Dec 9 2009, 10:06 PM oldschool
That's awesome! Your liucy you bought it... Dec 9 2009, 10:19 PM quadracerx That is soo cool....good luck with the speedo...ho... Dec 9 2009, 09:16 PM dw914er dude... that's awesome! Dec 9 2009, 11:32 PM charliew I guess it was just meant to be yours. I think it... Dec 10 2009, 01:46 PM charliew My friend says he knows of a flared 914 thats been... Dec 10 2009, 01:48 PM iamchappy It might even be possible to put the Audi 5000 man... Dec 11 2009, 11:05 AM ClayPerrine
It might even be possible to put the Audi 5000 ma... Dec 11 2009, 11:57 AM quadracerx In the risk of sounding stupid....Which I tend to ... Dec 11 2009, 02:55 PM dlo914
In the risk of sounding stupid....Which I tend to... Dec 11 2009, 03:11 PM Cupomeat
In the risk of sounding stupid....Which I tend t... Dec 11 2009, 04:44 PM iamchappy They connect with a drive shaft........ Dec 11 2009, 03:00 PM ClayPerrine The 944 trans doesn't have a throwout bearing ... Dec 11 2009, 03:58 PM computers4kids I decided to go ahead and clean-up the look of the... Dec 12 2009, 04:12 PM Rico Suave Why don't you have an uphostery shop make a le... Dec 12 2009, 08:21 PM computers4kids It was raining but wanted to go for a spin around ... Dec 12 2009, 08:49 PM oldschool Dude! that's so sweet I think I'm goin... Dec 12 2009, 09:48 PM computers4kids The iphone app is "speed-o-meter"...it... Dec 12 2009, 09:55 PM Rand
The iphone app is "speed-o-meter"...it... Dec 25 2009, 11:17 AM zx-niner This is so cool! Good for you. Dec 12 2009, 10:08 PM rick 918-S Porsche missed a market segment with that one... Dec 12 2009, 10:53 PM pktzygt
Porsche missed a market segment with that one... Dec 13 2009, 06:48 PM tat2dphreak that's awesome, I'm so cutting an iphone j... Dec 13 2009, 11:11 AM jaxdream Dude , I think you may be able to find a shifter s... Dec 13 2009, 11:49 AM kg6dxn I bet a B&M ratchet shifter would fit in there... Dec 13 2009, 07:14 PM computers4kids After not being able to find a suitable shifter re... Dec 25 2009, 12:04 AM kg6dxn Looks much better. I like it! Dec 25 2009, 12:22 AM JRust Very nicely done Mark. That looks much better. Sti... Dec 25 2009, 01:30 PM computers4kids
Very nicely done Mark. That looks much better. St... Dec 25 2009, 02:42 PM Rand
hesitate losing the gear selector--it's part ... Dec 25 2009, 09:52 PM TC 914-8 Hey Mark, Great work, Great find. Dec 25 2009, 02:11 PM jaxdream Not too bad !! I am interested in this con... Dec 25 2009, 02:12 PM ahdoman Mark - It looks like you've got it down just a... Dec 25 2009, 09:40 PM morph :idea: i like it
james Jan 22 2010, 11:59 PM computers4kids I decided to pull the black cover in the trunk tod... Jan 24 2010, 10:02 PM zx-niner
Is that a booster relay in there? Jan 24 2010, 10:44 PM computers4kids
Is that a booster relay in there?
Hi Steve... Jan 24 2010, 10:51 PM rick 918-S Very crude looking construction but I really reall... Jan 24 2010, 10:18 PM kg6dxn That's not bad backyard fabrication. I bet you... Jan 24 2010, 10:23 PM rick 918-S Great car! Post more photos when you get them. Jan 26 2010, 12:35 AM computers4kids The mechanic that did the pedal cluster conversion... Jan 30 2010, 08:39 PM markb See if the pad from a VW sporto pedal will fit. Jan 31 2010, 02:06 AM Coy Very cool Car Mark. How do you like driving it? Feb 1 2010, 12:36 AM rdauenhauer This is one cool thread! :) Feb 1 2010, 02:34 AM computers4kids Boy, I just can't seem to get time to work on ... Feb 15 2010, 08:14 PM rick 918-S
Boy, I just can't seem to get time to work on... Feb 15 2010, 11:28 PM hwgunner Very cool Mark, very cool! Feb 19 2010, 11:12 AM G Man Very cool and thanks for sharing. I know nothing a... Mar 2 2010, 04:23 PM computers4kids
Very cool and thanks for sharing. I know nothing ... Mar 2 2010, 10:22 PM JRust I think you should drive it to Route 66 next week ... Mar 2 2010, 10:53 PM computers4kids I finally had some time this week to completely gi... Mar 18 2010, 10:26 PM Andyrew Looks fantastic!!! Mar 18 2010, 10:29 PM markb Nice job, Mark! Mar 18 2010, 10:39 PM Coy That interior looks great! Mar 20 2010, 12:04 PM messix please throw that plastic thing in the garbage.
t... Mar 20 2010, 12:23 PM computers4kids
please throw that plastic thing in the garbage.
... Apr 4 2010, 06:32 PM kwales That new shifter looks great.
A smaller plastic... Mar 20 2010, 04:49 PM Jacob That shifter looks so much better! Mar 20 2010, 05:16 PM Rand Oh man, SOOOO much better, but yet just not quite ... Mar 20 2010, 09:22 PM |
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