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[Cuda911]

Hey all,

Today, June 10, 2014, I bought my first 914. It is a 1974 1.8, silver.

My first posts on 914 world were in a thread dedicated to my hunt for a 914. It can be found at the following link:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2048714

Many, many people here provided a massive amount of fantastic information. I have studied, read, and (hopefully) learned the very basics of 914s.

Now that I own one, I will have a million more detailed questions, and I hope to keep things documented in this thread.

First, a few photos for you:

[Cuda911]

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Thanks, Dave. I just now ordered from FleaBay a set of the black ones that are the style in your second image.

The Rennlist guys recommend POR15 to deal with the minor rust in trunk. I need to find where I can buy that, and also order some OEM spray paint somewhere so I can repaint it. Hmmm... now I gotta find that paint code. Anyone have it handy?

I just now insured it through American Collector's Insurance. Not bad rates at all. The policy doesn't start until 1:00 am tomorrow. I also have to go to AAA today to get the DMV paperwork filed.

Mepstein, thanks, I will check out "tweet" and see if I can find him.

Brant, for some reason, the rockers are pop-riveted on. I need to drill out the rivets and replace with screws. I'll get to that soon.

Re bumpers: I am really glad it came with that earlier front bumper, I hate those tits on the original '74s. I'll leave the rear ones alone for now. But, eventually I'd like to get rid of those, too.

Re: "You CAN'T remove that big cassette player though!!!"

You are right, look what I found in the side door pocket!!! And, the first tune on it is "My Way".... rather ironic don't you think?
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[dlkawashima]

Thanks, Dave. I just now ordered from FleaBay a set of the black ones that are the style in your second image.

That should look really nice. Here's another image (for inspiration)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-8979-1217137977.jpg)

Hmmm... now I gotta find that paint code. Anyone have it handy?

The paint code *should* be L96D. That's the paint code for silver for the '74 model year. BTW, the paint code will be listed on the Karmann plate, under "KUNSTHARZLACK" ... the plate itself is located on the driver's side, where the door hinges are located. There's a chart you can reference here:

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=colors

I didn't even realize that I don't have a front plate!!!!

I don't think I'd worry about it too much, but one solution might be to take your rear plate down to a FedEx Kinko's, make a color photocopy of it on good card stock, trim it to the right size and then simply slide it into the front license plate holder.

[KELTY360]

I don't think I'd worry about it too much, but one solution might be to take your rear plate down to a FedEx Kinko's, make a color photocopy of it on good card stock, trim it to the right size and then simply slide it into the front license plate holder.

You could probably go to a digital sign shop and get the same thing done in plastic that would hold up to weather better.