Gifted 914/6, help!, I now need to care and feed a classic car, what do I need to know and do? |
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Gifted 914/6, help!, I now need to care and feed a classic car, what do I need to know and do? |
Aaronski1974 |
Apr 25 2023, 11:28 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 25-April 23 From: Kailua Member No.: 27,315 Region Association: Hawaii |
Hi all, I’m hoping you can offer your wisdom. My grandfather and uncle raced this car in 71-73 in northern California and now I’m in charge of it. I really want to honor my grandfathers legacy and take care of the car, and also drive it and have fun. Here’s what I know so far:
1970 914/6 was purchased used from a dj in LA in 71-72. Grandpa and Uncle re-jetted the carbs and replaced the cams(unsure if this was swapped back) They raced it at Leguna Seca 33k miles on it. Garaged it’s entire life Rebuilt in 2003 Last driven 5 years ago. I visited family who currently have it to see what needs to be done to get it back on the road and found: No rust, one small paint chip that’s been patched, no critter damage, completely original to the early 70’s. Checked around the battery and there’s no corrosion. My plan is keep it at my families house in their garage in Cali. I live in Hawaii and it eats cars, so sadly I can’t take it home with me. What do I need to do to get it back to drivable? Change oil Inspect air filter Check and likely replace tires Insurance! What else? Thanks, Aaron |
Dave_Darling |
Apr 25 2023, 02:46 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,048 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
Check PMB Performance in UT for anything brake related. They are the last word in Porsche brakes these days.
Sounds like you've got the show recs covered! I've had some issues with Mobile Works West (back when he was in SJ), so I'd say have it towed to one of the others. --DD |
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