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| Cuda911 |
 Jun 10 2014, 09:54 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California  |
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: Attached image(s)         
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| Cuda911 |
Jun 11 2014, 11:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,489 Joined: 20-May 14 From: Oceanside (N. San Diego County), CA Member No.: 17,376 Region Association: Southern California |
Mepstein, I looked on passenger door too... no tag of any sort. I'll check out those floorboards and rockers some more.
I was just telling a friend today that it felt like driving a go-cart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) 914teener... hmmm... you are right! I didn't even realize that I don't have a front plate!!!! Crap... I want to keep the rear one because it is the original 1974 blue/yellow. But, there is no way DMV will re-issue one plate. Ah well... I guess I will be getting a "no front plate" ticket someday soon. You will enjoy the Cayman... a blast to drive!!! It's the modern version of the 914. I would recommend a Cayman S over the base. |
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| ripper911 |
Jun 13 2014, 07:03 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Cuda911 @ Jun 12 2014, 01:26 AM)  I was just telling a friend today that it felt like driving a go-cart! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) pure driving enjoyment, like no other car I've driven! With the cloth inserts in my seats it's a cross between sitting on an old couch floating down the road and a go kart with doors, depending on how you drive it. Your car is only a few hundred earlier than mine looking at the Vin, built in the same month. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.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
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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 '73-914kid
Mepstein, I looked on passenger door too... no ta... Jun 12 2014, 12:38 AM 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.
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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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