newbie on forum, just bought 73 2.0 showing off! Options

[frankieshooz]

Hiya 914 forum members just wanted to introduce myself as a new member. Recently just purchased a 73 2.0L 914 Alaska Blue pretty much stock beauty! I'm in Nor Cal bay area just over the bridge and looking for any advice on well anything!!! I'm leaning toward keeping car stock as it is all numbers matching and in very good shape. I'm sure some of you know this car. I'm super excited about becoming the new custodian of this car. I have always admired, coveted, and appreciated this under appreciated model.
I do believe the A/C was dealer installed and I am contemplating removing the whole system as it's just fugly!!!! it does open up a can of worms: replacing the hole it would leave in the trunk, block off plates etc.. Anyway this will not be any trailer queen as it will be sharing driving duties with my beloved Mazda 94 FD3S R2....
comments, advice, help appreciated...if any of you experts are in or near marin county let me know so we can get together for some 914 education...

[rhodyguy]

Congrats! As you look deeper into the AC install you're going to note a lot of 'fixes' to reverse the install other than just the front trunk. Holes everywhere for the related lines/hoses, a piece cut from the pass side engine shelve and the same for the pass side upper engine tin, the front tin apron, and the shelve seal will need to be replaced. Prob will require an engine drop. Then the "while you're in there" fun begins and can start to overwhelm you, drain your savings, and kill the joy.