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Cuda911
post Jun 10 2014, 09:54 PM
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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:


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post Jun 12 2014, 12:59 PM
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Matt, Yeah, I agree, I need to get the car into a shop right away, to do a good inspection for any safety items, etc.

Sir Andy, I will follow your advice and inspect the floor boards better.

Dave, OK, so it sounds like my driving style seems ok for the car. Regarding the "baby-moon" style hubcaps.... do you have any photos or know where I can get them and for how much $$$. I can envision roughly what they look like, and agree.... they would go well with the trim rings. I am getting an estimate from a locate plating company to get them re-chromed.

Porschef: "Now the real fun begins." I assume that means "Keep your wallet handy, now the real spending begins." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Cuda911   CUDA 911's 914 Thread ! ! !   Jun 10 2014, 09:54 PM
SKL1   Welcome to the crowd!! And nice stable-ma...   Jun 10 2014, 10:06 PM
SKL1   With your name here and at Rennlist though, I half...   Jun 10 2014, 10:08 PM
Cuda911   The history of this car: It was originally purch...   Jun 10 2014, 10:10 PM
ndfrigi   wow nice find!   Jun 10 2014, 10:13 PM
theleschyouknow   cuda congrats! sweet ride look forward to your...   Jun 10 2014, 10:15 PM
infraredcalvin   It still amazes me to see these great unknown gems...   Jun 10 2014, 10:27 PM
Cuda911   Then, one fateful day in September 1988, alas, the...   Jun 10 2014, 10:33 PM
Mike Bellis   Dude, I knew you would find one locally. :)   Jun 10 2014, 10:43 PM
Cuda911   As Mr. and Mrs. Grote were getting on in years, ev...   Jun 10 2014, 10:51 PM
KELTY360   Funny how things work out when you put yourself ou...   Jun 10 2014, 11:07 PM
Cuda911   Thanks guys. Here are my first questions, basic th...   Jun 10 2014, 11:23 PM
dlkawashima   5. What is that grommet for in the middle of the ...   Jun 11 2014, 06:30 AM
Dave_Darling   The locks are not hard to remove yourself--just be...   Jun 11 2014, 12:07 AM
Cuda911   Thanks for all the info, Dave! That's ver...   Jun 11 2014, 01:27 AM
KELTY360   What do 914 folks think of those "steelie...   Jun 11 2014, 07:37 PM
mepstein   i think you did really well with this car. The loc...   Jun 11 2014, 06:37 AM
Cairo94507   This is a terrific car and I am glad you did not l...   Jun 11 2014, 07:58 AM
brant   Awesome find. Pull the rocker covers as it is a m...   Jun 11 2014, 08:16 AM
rhodyguy   WOW!!! Looks great! Original silve...   Jun 11 2014, 08:31 AM
Chris H.   Awesome find...from what the pics show it was fixe...   Jun 11 2014, 08:56 AM
Cuda911   Re: Thanks, Dave. I just now ordered from FleaBay...   Jun 11 2014, 11:49 AM
SirAndy   The Rennlist guys recommend POR15 to deal with the...   Jun 11 2014, 12:22 PM
Dave_Darling   Brant, for some reason, the rockers are pop-rivet...   Jun 11 2014, 03:55 PM
dlkawashima   Thanks, Dave. I just now ordered from FleaBay a s...   Jun 12 2014, 02:45 AM
KELTY360   I don't think I'd worry about it too much...   Jun 12 2014, 06:30 AM
rhodyguy   the paint code should be on a tag on the front dri...   Jun 11 2014, 12:00 PM
rhodyguy   remove the pedal board and have a peek there too. ...   Jun 11 2014, 12:25 PM
carr914   The Rennlist guys recommend POR15 to deal with th...   Jun 11 2014, 02:50 PM
SirAndy   I've used POR with no problems, but you do nee...   Jun 11 2014, 03:17 PM
brant   The factory used nylon rivets. I think white ones....   Jun 11 2014, 03:17 PM
jmill   Very nice. :trophy: All it needs now is a 6 an...   Jun 11 2014, 03:25 PM
Cuda911   (I'm not very good with the "multi-quote ...   Jun 11 2014, 10:37 PM
matt5596   I just got back from my first drive... I took off...   Jun 12 2014, 09:44 AM
SirAndy   I pulled up the carpeting everywhere, and don...   Jun 12 2014, 11:17 AM
Sleepin   A visual inspection under the carpets is *useles...   Jun 12 2014, 01:38 PM
ripper911   Agreed. This is what usually happens due to a le...   Jun 12 2014, 03:51 PM
mepstein   the floorboards have a thick tar over them. hard t...   Jun 11 2014, 11:03 PM
914_teener   Nice find. Great to see it is still in California...   Jun 11 2014, 11:08 PM
Cuda911   Mepstein, I looked on passenger door too... no tag...   Jun 11 2014, 11:26 PM
'73-914kid   Mepstein, I looked on passenger door too... no ta...   Jun 12 2014, 12:38 AM
ripper911   I was just telling a friend today that it felt l...   Jun 13 2014, 07:03 PM
Cuda911   ^^^ Maybe so. I bet this car hasn't had a fron...   Jun 12 2014, 01:13 AM
Cuda911   Ahhh... THAT tag.... yep.... L96D. I didn't re...   Jun 12 2014, 03:10 AM
Dave_Darling   The stock 914 engines have really flat torque curv...   Jun 12 2014, 10:22 AM
Porschef   Nice choice :beer2: See, now wasn't that eas...   Jun 12 2014, 10:59 AM
Cuda911   Matt, Yeah, I agree, I need to get the car into a ...   Jun 12 2014, 12:59 PM
brant   Yes and pull the rockers for the same reason. I a...   Jun 12 2014, 03:11 PM
Dave_Darling   Here are a couple of pics of the style(s) of hubca...   Jun 12 2014, 04:26 PM
SirAndy   Note that they may or may not fit on the "sty...   Jun 12 2014, 05:14 PM
Cuda911   Dave, I like the wheels on that yellow one a lot. ...   Jun 12 2014, 06:52 PM
mepstein   Dave, I like the wheels on that yellow one a lot....   Jun 12 2014, 09:18 PM
zambezi   Check here for spray can paints. I have used them...   Jun 12 2014, 08:29 PM
bigkensteele   IMHO, your wheels look much better without the tri...   Jun 12 2014, 08:57 PM
orthobiz   IMHO, your wheels look much better without the tr...   Jun 13 2014, 10:54 AM
Cuda911   The guy with the Mahles PM'd me. His price was...   Jun 12 2014, 09:35 PM
Dave_Darling   Any suggestions on what paint to use? (specific br...   Jun 13 2014, 01:00 AM
KELTY360   Since you're thinking about getting some match...   Jun 12 2014, 10:00 PM
Cuda911   I thought about painting the bumpers, but thought ...   Jun 12 2014, 11:50 PM
dlkawashima   RE: CUDA 911's 914 Thread ! ! !   Jun 12 2014, 11:55 PM
Cuda911   Thanks, guys. I really like the looks of those pai...   Jun 13 2014, 01:59 AM
KELTY360   Thanks, guys. I really like the looks of those pa...   Jun 13 2014, 09:58 AM
Cuda911   I believe when the rear tits are mastectomized, it...   Jun 13 2014, 10:29 AM
Mike Bellis   I believe when the rear tits are mastectomized, i...   Jun 13 2014, 10:32 AM
Cuda911   Oh, it's just a very small hole when the tits ...   Jun 13 2014, 11:22 AM
rhodyguy   2 small holes for each tit. for a quick fix you ca...   Jun 13 2014, 11:47 AM
Tom   CUDA911, I read the whole thread, well skimmed...   Jun 13 2014, 12:15 PM
Cuda911   Hi Tom, Thanks! Yes, I am going to keep all ...   Jun 13 2014, 06:38 PM
Cuda911   "Your car is only a few hundred earlier than ...   Jun 13 2014, 07:29 PM
Dave_Darling   It won't necessarily run cooler on higher-octa...   Jun 13 2014, 10:44 PM
Cuda911   OK< thanks, Dave. Everything I have ever read i...   Jun 14 2014, 12:45 AM
ripper911   2. Hate spots on my driveway. 3. Hate spots on ...   Jun 14 2014, 04:46 AM
orthobiz   I'm in the process of reading the owner...   Jun 15 2014, 06:56 AM
dlkawashima   I'm in the process of reading the owner's...   Jun 14 2014, 02:02 AM
brant   leaks and a 914 go hand in hand... its part of the...   Jun 14 2014, 07:16 AM
Cuda911   Ah, sounds like the early 911's. Oil stains an...   Jun 14 2014, 10:20 AM
Sleepin   Looks like it is a speedo drive o-ring leaking...n...   Jun 14 2014, 11:34 AM
Cuda911   ^^^ Ah, that makes sense... seller said something ...   Jun 15 2014, 01:57 AM
914_teener   ^^^ Ah, that makes sense... seller said something...   Jun 16 2014, 01:42 PM
KELTY360   Here's the oddest incident of all today: I...   Jun 16 2014, 01:58 PM
ripper911   :headbanger:   Jun 15 2014, 04:58 AM
Cuda911   ^^^ My understanding is that the nozzles tend to c...   Jun 15 2014, 01:31 PM
Mike Bellis   Now that you are a proud 914 owner... Be prepared...   Jun 15 2014, 03:13 PM
Cuda911   Mike Bellis: "What a surprise when I found ou...   Jun 15 2014, 11:11 PM
rhodyguy   Nice looking wheels. They'going to look great ...   Jun 16 2014, 07:07 AM
KELTY360   Last I knew, 914Rubber.com (Mikey914) had center c...   Jun 16 2014, 01:07 PM
Chris H.   Last I knew, 914Rubber.com (Mikey914) had center ...   Jun 16 2014, 02:05 PM
Cuda911   I just ordered a nice set of center caps with Pors...   Jun 16 2014, 05:35 PM
Cuda911   Current status: The car is at the shop now, for a...   Jun 18 2014, 03:04 AM
carr914   To get the Center caps on & off, get some PVC ...   Jun 18 2014, 05:36 AM
zambezi   I agree. And NEVER let a tire shop remove them fo...   Jun 18 2014, 07:40 AM
Cuda911   Good tips regarding the caps!!! I did...   Jun 18 2014, 12:19 PM
carr914   Good tips regarding the caps!!! I di...   Jun 18 2014, 02:44 PM
Cuda911   Update - 6/19/2014: OK, got the car back from the...   Jun 20 2014, 01:30 AM
KELTY360   Still waiting for the wheels and lug bolts to sh...   Jun 20 2014, 10:15 PM
ripper911   That's not air-cooled! :angry:   Jun 20 2014, 08:09 AM
Cuda911   ^^^ No, but I am, when I'm in it and the windo...   Jun 20 2014, 10:56 AM
brant   Pull the rockers   Jun 20 2014, 02:50 PM
Porschef   Yes, pull them rockers :woohoo:   Jun 20 2014, 05:16 PM
Cuda911   Got the rocker pull planned for tomorrow! I...   Jun 20 2014, 09:35 PM
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