Creamsicle Found!, The saga continues... Options

[poorsche914]

Well, it has been a long day travelling over 500 miles round trip to pick up a disguised LE Creamsicle

Some hell hole damage and into the long but not as bad as some I have seen. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
Had been repainted white many years ago - bumper covers and all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Brown interior has been dyed black (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Been sitting for the past 15+ years mostly under cover. Last ran about 10 years ago. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Is definitely an LE as there is the phoenix red showing on the rims and elsewhere on the body. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

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[JRust]

Just a little inspiration. I started my resto a year & a half or so back. Almost road worthy. Had some issues with the FI. Going to put my carbs on it so I can finally get it on the road. I'll work on the FI system on the side while I ge tthe break in miles done.

Can't way to see yours come together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[poorsche914]

I have read thru your "rustoration" several times. It's amazing how similar our cars are (were) starting out disguised under a white paint job, rust in the usual places, etc. I am now looking for an 043 or 044 ECU to put together the FI system and see how mine runs. Going to be a slow process but it's been fun so far.

BTW... your car is beautiful! Hope mine looks that nice one day.

Just a little inspiration. I started my resto a year & a half or so back. Almost road worthy. Had some issues with the FI. Going to put my carbs on it so I can finally get it on the road. I'll work on the FI system on the side while I ge tthe break in miles done.

Can't way to see yours come together (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[poorsche914]

Update: have been searching for parts and have been quite successful. Located a carpet set with new coco mats, top bumper rubber front and rear as well as front and rear tits (eww, are the ones on the rear "back titties"?). Headed to Atlanta area on Tuesday to pick up a very nice condition tan interior including seats, back pad, and center cushion. No door panels, though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Meeting up with some other teeners so should be a fun day.

mipstein scored a complete '74 FI system on ebay but decided he didn't need it after getting his '75 running. He dropped the box of goodies off at my place yesterday and I pulled the parts I needed and installed on my LE today. Rain started so I cleaned up and called it a day. Still need to install the vacuum lines and get a battery before trying to start it.

This past week I pulled the fuel tank. Poured nearly 2 cups of rust out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) So I dropped in the tank from my '73. Added new lines in the front and need to check the rest of the lines for cracking, etc.
Checked the shift linkage bushings. Coupler bushings were dust. Firewall bushing won't stay in the firewall. No wonder if felt so sloppy.

The search for parts has been fun but I am anxious to see how it runs.
The brakes were done 10 years ago and then the car parked. I know the front right locks up if the pedal is pushed. Pads are like new as far as "not worn". What should I do re: brakes? Go ahead and replace all lines? What about the calipers? Should they be OK if not leaking or ???

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