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post Aug 13 2011, 09:26 PM
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This thread is to document the restoration of the newest member of my family. After my 1973 914 2.0L was totaled a month ago I was heartbroken, but out of the ashes(and insurance money) rose Calypso.

She is a 1974 2.0L. It is not fully loaded(no sways, chrome bumpers, or aluminum sills) but is COMPLETELY original. It has a few blemishes that I have found so far, and certainly I will find more as i get to know her better.


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post Aug 13 2011, 09:30 PM
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post Aug 13 2011, 09:31 PM
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Not bad... time to take everything apart and put her on jackstands!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Aug 13 2011, 09:33 PM
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Notice the original strut factory paint on the top nut.... don't see that too much anymore....
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post Aug 13 2011, 09:34 PM
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still more. This morning I put in all new vacuum lines from AA. tomorrow I will be replacing all the rubber brake lines with DOT approved SS from Pelican parts. Everything is in good working order but the engine continues to rev after the throttle has been let off. It is not a sticky pedal, so I am thinking AAR or the decel valve, but I have no experience with fuel injection.

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post Aug 13 2011, 09:37 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Aug 13 2011, 08:33 PM) *

Notice the original strut factory paint on the top nut.... don't see that too much anymore....


I had noticed that as well. that shows that the shocks on the car are certainly original, but the question is how well they are working after almost 40 years. It is tempting to swap in my newish koni adjustables, but I am also thinking about turning this into a concours car since it has such a rare color.
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post Aug 13 2011, 10:21 PM
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Build it to drive it! Or... do what ever you want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Aug 13 2011, 10:35 PM
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Build it to drive it! Or... do what ever you want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Oh, it will be driven! But probably not raced. No performance bits, just cruises and twistys. Oh, and the original mileage is just over 67,000.
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post Aug 14 2011, 12:28 AM
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I love that color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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Nice car.

If the engine is revving high, then there is a vacuum leak somewhere. Could be AAR or any other vacuum line.
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post Aug 14 2011, 05:29 AM
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Wow! It is the interior that is blowing me away. One small blemish in the seat but other than that looking like it came out of the showroom.

You will find the vacuum leak easy enough. If it is really high it is either a connection come loose (I keep bumping off the connection in front of the plenum). or the AAR. Looks like it has been sitting for a while so money is on the AAR. Easy to check.
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post Aug 14 2011, 08:24 AM
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QUOTE(swl @ Aug 14 2011, 04:29 AM) *

Wow! It is the interior that is blowing me away. One small blemish in the seat but other than that looking like it came out of the showroom.


It certainly is beautiful. However--are the seat inserts original, or recovers? I have the tan corduroy inserts on my teener, but mine are so thrashed, I don't know what they really would have looked like new. The ones on this car almost look like velour though, at least in the pics. Thoughts?
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post Aug 14 2011, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(bembry @ Aug 14 2011, 07:24 AM) *

QUOTE(swl @ Aug 14 2011, 04:29 AM) *

Wow! It is the interior that is blowing me away. One small blemish in the seat but other than that looking like it came out of the showroom.


It certainly is beautiful. However--are the seat inserts original, or recovers? I have the tan corduroy inserts on my teener, but mine are so thrashed, I don't know what they really would have looked like new. The ones on this car almost look like velour though, at least in the pics. Thoughts?

You are right about the seat inserts. They are a velour type texture, definitely not corduroy. I am not sure if they are original or not, but perhaps they were a dealer installed option?

The only non-stock parts I have found so far are the monza exhaust, the shift knob, and the tires.

On the revving issue, the idle isn't high, it just is slow to decel after the gas is let off. I just replaced all the vacuum lines in the engine bay.
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post Aug 14 2011, 11:12 AM
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Wow, awesome color/interior/graphic/wheels combo. Score (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Care to share what level of $$$ was exchanged?
My vote is keep it as untouched and OEM as possible. Upgrades for safety. MAYBE front anti-roll bar, as those are oh so nice for pushing the limits in corners.
Take it to a concours now and see what the judges have to say, then you got your "To Do List."
Thanks for sharing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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My 2 yr old granddaughter saw the pictures and said:

"Oh my gosh, pretty car. I want to ride in it"

She loves my 914 and can point one out in photos, etc. Afflicted since birth. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Aug 14 2011, 11:52 AM
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Very pretty car! Very nice find also.
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post Aug 14 2011, 12:10 PM
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You found a nice clean car, good luck on refurbushing what needs to be, I like the color also. John
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For a "Northern" car, it really looks in great shape! You did good!
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post Aug 14 2011, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(ChrisNPDrider @ Aug 14 2011, 10:12 AM) *

Wow, awesome color/interior/graphic/wheels combo. Score (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Care to share what level of $$$ was exchanged?
My vote is keep it as untouched and OEM as possible. Upgrades for safety. MAYBE front anti-roll bar, as those are oh so nice for pushing the limits in corners.
Take it to a concours now and see what the judges have to say, then you got your "To Do List."
Thanks for sharing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I am going the untouched route as well. Next order of business is brakes from Eric Shea! I bought it for 8000.
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QUOTE(SUNAB914 @ Aug 14 2011, 10:52 AM) *

Very pretty car! Very nice find also.

Thanks! A wasn't sure about the color originally but is has really grown on me. The part that needs the most work is the engine compartment. All the engine tin needs to be repainted and in general cleaned. I found a mouse nest in the driver's corner this morning! Even the windshield is original though!!! I do need to figure out a way to play my iPod through the stereo. I'm thinking of replacing the stock speakers with upgraded units and perhaps the "simple stereo" unit hidden in parallel with the stock radio.
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