1972 914 Build Options

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Hello guys, I am new here to the 914 World forum. I have really enjoyed the topics that are covered here and loved watching all of the build threads and restoration projects everyone has posted.

I just bought a 1972 914 from a friend a couple of weeks ago and I am trying to come up with a plan on how to get this car back on the road. It seems it has been off the road for more than 10 years and it has just sat since then. Luckily it had been kept from the elements so there is minimal surface rust and most body panels are straight.

The engine seems to be missing some components and the harness for the fuel injection is in pretty bad shape. Also the engine seems to be from a 1973 model year because the number on it is EB005705 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Now since the engine isn't original for the car I do not know if it's worth to go on an all out restoration or to just do a repaint, fix all the mechanicals and get it on the road again, what do you guys think?

Oh and since I know how people hate threads without pictures here are some of the car for you.











And this is after I got the engine home on my truck.

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Great update, love that color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Oscar

Thanks Oscar

Likely need new tires.

I wanted them color matched

Beautiful!

Thank you very much Brant!

Don't recall seeing this thread earlier. Comparing your recent paint photos to your starting point is remarkable progress! Well done!

Well there has been a lot of stopping and going on the bodywork and paint. Although in the meantime, I do work a bit on all the other stuff for the car. Appreciate the compliment!

Nice paint work.

Thank you, I have been painting cars since I was in college and I took an autobody shop class. After that I worked at a dealership in San Diego painting cars.

Awesome colour. Nice work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Thank you very much Dion, hopefully I can be at the point you are at soon. I’m trying.

Awesome seeing this fresh Paint, what a cool progress !
Antoine

Yes, it is thank you Antoine!

Really nice!
Great job on the makeshift paint booth - that makes a huge difference in ability to lay down paint without contamination.

Thanks! I agree, there is no way to paint a car without a booth. I should have shown a bit more of what I did but I was in a hurry and didn’t take any pictures. I have 2 fans set up, one on the back of the booth and one at the front. The one at the back is set at a slightly higher speed so that I have positive pressure in the booth. The one at the front with the lower speed helps with removing all the overspray and I have filters at both ends.