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| 1973tii |
 Jul 14 2011, 01:20 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 14-July 11 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 13,317 Region Association: None  |
I'm strongly considering buying my uncle's 914. It's a green 1975 1.8L garaged California car in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
We're 700 miles apart and if I got it, I'd fly down and drive it home. That said, I have a sneaking suspicion that this car, as lovingly maintained as it is, could demonstrate a gremlin or ten on a long, sustained drive in warm weather. The 914 is currently taken out very infrequently, for short drives. As knowledgeable 914 owners, what sort of recommendations would you have for this trip (other than a AAA membership -- (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) )? A reasonable amount of tools will be carried. Beyond that, should I have a few electro-mechanical switches "in stock", along with a belt, etc, etc...? Any notorious parts that should be carried? I'm competent with the diagnostics/wrenching, but have no experience with these cars and don't know what breaks. Thanks! |
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| carr914 |
Jul 14 2011, 04:15 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 122,568 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
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If I were you, I would rent a Uhaul Trailer to get it home. Just too many variables on a car that has not been maintained by yourself |
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| bembry |
Jul 14 2011, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Jul 14 2011, 03:15 AM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) If I were you, I would rent a Uhaul Trailer to get it home. Just too many variables on a car that has not been maintained by yourself Absolutely agree. Or just ship it. |
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| 1973tii |
Jul 14 2011, 05:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 14-July 11 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 13,317 Region Association: None |
Gonna have to stick with the drive it home plan, albeit with some spare parts and a checkup by the shop. I'm still OK with surprises. It's been my experience that deviating from the plan -- intentionally or not -- makes for the best memories! Thanks for the comments, I'll report back and let everyone know what happened.
(bembry -- if the wife was anyway involved with this, you can bet I'd be having it trailered up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) |
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| ArtechnikA |
Jul 14 2011, 06:01 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(1973tii @ Jul 14 2011, 07:49 PM) It's been my experience that deviating from the plan -- intentionally or not -- makes for the best memories! Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment... I only did San Francisco -> Portland once - in a 914/6 as a matter of fact, for the 1980 Parade. (Actually we started in San Diego, but only the San Francisco north leg is relevant here.) No issues - but we knew the car pretty well and the brakes and tires were new. This was before cell phones (but we did have a CB...) and these days - have a spare cell battery. Seriously - old tires can delaminate, throw their belts, and generally mess up your day (or night). I'm sure it'd be memorable. |
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1973tii Possible new 914 owner + 700 mile drive home tips Jul 14 2011, 01:20 AM
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If I were you, I would rent a Uhaul Trai... Jul 14 2011, 02:50 PM
detoxcowboy "Strongly Considering?" I assume by your... Jul 16 2011, 09:43 PM hot_shoe914 Belt, clutch cable, accelerator cable, plugs, poin... Jul 14 2011, 04:48 AM reharvey How old are the tires? When was the last time it w... Jul 14 2011, 05:38 AM Haudiosolutions :agree: Drive it around and look, feel, listen , ... Jul 14 2011, 06:27 AM Razorbobsr
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So, I'm just barely holding on to my youth e... Jul 14 2011, 12:25 PM KELTY360 Find someone on this board who is close to the car... Jul 14 2011, 12:07 PM skaufmann Don't forget you have the Grapevine to climb o... Jul 14 2011, 12:31 PM 1973tii
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What a bunch of chickens! Where's the fun... Jul 14 2011, 05:49 PM iamchappy
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[quote name='bembry' post='1509386' date='Jul 14 ... Jul 14 2011, 08:00 PM rick 918-S
[quote name='bembry' post='1509386' date='Jul 14... Jul 14 2011, 09:08 PM ArtechnikA Check the DOT date stamps on the tires. If they... Jul 14 2011, 02:41 PM Ian Stott I would never say it is less desireable because it... Jul 14 2011, 02:43 PM PBC914 I picked up my 1st 914 in between my softmore and ... Jul 14 2011, 06:16 PM hot_shoe914 Seems Rick, Ian and I are the only three on this t... Jul 14 2011, 09:27 PM rick 918-S
Seems Rick and I are the only two on this thread ... Jul 14 2011, 10:14 PM Ian Stott
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Seems Rick and I are the only two on this thread... Jul 16 2011, 08:52 PM Eddie914 Just get the phone numbers and addresses of a bunc... Jul 14 2011, 10:30 PM ConeDodger Adjust the valves, bring a half dozen quarts of oi... Jul 14 2011, 11:01 PM Razorbobsr I bought a 914 sight unseen, in Fl. Drove it back ... Jul 15 2011, 05:53 AM cary I bought my 911 on Ebay. Flew to Deleware.Then dro... Jul 15 2011, 06:23 AM ArtechnikA Just to re-iterate, never did I say not go for it.... Jul 15 2011, 06:33 AM swl
I'm really only concerned about old tires,
A... Jul 15 2011, 07:42 PM iamchappy I made several west coast trips in my 914 as well ... Jul 15 2011, 08:06 AM Ian Stott I will sleep better now! I don't advocate ... Jul 16 2011, 09:08 PM |
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