Oddities 1974 914, Strange things about my 1974 914 Options

[SteveNMaine]

I recently started a restoration on a 1974 914 and I have found some oddities. First of all the ID numbers match, 4742920XXX, and the door jam ID plate shows the mfg date is 1974.

I believe it was originally a 1.8L however the engine code is W0016751 which indicates a 1.7L 1970-71 model year. And it has a side shifter transmission.

I am working on the parking brake at present, and it is the folding type which indicates an early model not a 1974. I know my 1973 did have a folding handle as well.

So my question is this, was there some mixing and matching of older model parts in later models?

[davep]

I recently started a restoration on a 1974 914 and I have found some oddities. First of all the ID numbers match, 4742920XXX, and the door jam ID plate shows the mfg date is 1974.

It would really help if you added this car to your profile so that we can assist you better. Also, the VIN, Karmann #, paint code, and Compliance decal date would assist me and others as to how your car fits the production pattern. With your high VIN the Karmann chassis tag should be in the front trunk on the right wheelwell.
Dave