what do you think of this 914-6? [I bought it!], back to original Irish Green now Options

[siverson]

(UPDATED with comments below)

From the photos, this is what I see that is not correct. Anything I'm missing?

Not correct / things to fix:
- outside mirror
- speaker boxes
- after market front air dam
- 80s radio
- white valve covers
- rust (?) spots on carpet
- painted (?) headlight motors
- 4-cyl center console
- color change back to Irish Green
- wheel center caps need to be anodized or something
- incorrect jack
- black plastic threshold plates and carpet cleat should be aluminum

Not right but no reason to "correct" (IMO):
- Euro lenses
- Euro driving lights vs USA fog lights
- 15x6 Fuchs (was originally steel)

May or may not be correct:
- horn button is not correct
- center seat fabric should be smooth (Center cushion could be the Colgan aftermarket item, period correct)

questions / not sure:
- antenna may not be right... ?
- repro rear trunk carpet (missing grommet). or might be orig.

-Steve

[JmuRiz]

Re: valve covers. Do you need to machine turbo covers if you don't mind dropping the engine for maint?

[mepstein]

Re: valve covers. Do you need to machine turbo covers if you don't mind dropping the engine for maint?

No. But machining the covers should be very low cost. You're just knocking all the ribs down ~1/2"

Some guys use bolts instead of studs but then you risk loosening up the threads with repeated removal.

[rgalla9146]

Re: valve covers. Do you need to machine turbo covers if you don't mind dropping the engine for maint?

No. But machining the covers should be very low cost. You're just knocking all the ribs down ~1/2"

Some guys use bolts instead of studs but then you risk loosening up the threads with repeated removal.

Congratulations ! Good Luck
The Marelli distributor is right, but it is also not so good. If you need points I have new. Get a Bosch.
The oil temp and pressure wires are not covered, correct as pictured.
Tins and front mount way too shiny. Hardware should be yellow chromate.
Positive battery terminal is a generic replacement and it will be difficult to find a suitable appearing substitute. The original end is a permanent part of the cable and that is part of the engine harness. I'd look into a 356 positive battery terminal. It's detachable and looks about right.
It will also have the necessary attachment point for the alt. and other wires.
Metal wing nuts and flat washers are right for the air filter snorkel. But I don't think that you have the wing nut. I can send pics if you need.
What's the VIN ?