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> Contracted 914 fever— is this the car to cure it?, What do you think of this ‘73 914 2.0 on Bat— pass or play?
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post Sep 3 2023, 04:17 PM
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Welcome to the addiction! Great looking car at a great price. Can't wait to hear your first impressions. I've made a bunch of 914 videos and a series for newbies which you may find helpful. Link in my signature below. Enjoy!

Ian's videos are fantastic. Highly recommend.

Lovely car from the video.
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post Sep 3 2023, 07:09 PM
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Looks sweet, is she a Palma Green?
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post Sep 3 2023, 07:58 PM
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Very nice - complete with the cool mechanical Kienzle console clock.
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post Sep 4 2023, 07:02 AM
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QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Sep 3 2023, 06:17 PM) *

QUOTE(iankarr @ Aug 22 2023, 12:20 AM) *

Welcome to the addiction! Great looking car at a great price. Can't wait to hear your first impressions. I've made a bunch of 914 videos and a series for newbies which you may find helpful. Link in my signature below. Enjoy!

Ian's videos are fantastic. Highly recommend.

Lovely car from the video.


Thanks!

Yes, Ian is a natural educator! That was once said regarding me — I know one when I see it!
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post Sep 4 2023, 07:34 AM
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Looks sweet, is she a Palma Green?


It’s a repaint.
I think it tries to replicate the Zambezi Green original though.

[Huh, surprised the photo came in as landscape mode, it’s portrait mode on my end.]


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post Sep 4 2023, 07:37 AM
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Very nice - complete with the cool mechanical Kienzle console clock.



I know so little about this car I would never have noticed!
Thanks!

btw: clock doesn’t seem to be working
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post Sep 4 2023, 07:48 AM
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So have had a couple of illegal (so short) jaunts in the car.
First impression:

Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship!

I had forgotten the feeling of driving a top down (well, top off) true sports car—
this automobile gives that feeling in spades!

I was in the market for a car around the same time that this ‘73 was new and, much to the chagrin of a friend, bought an MGB-GT. After that car, many Miatas, and an Audi TTS, I now see why he was unhappy with my choice.

My only consolation is that I have left this pleasure to a time of my life where I have the time to really enjoy it!
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post Sep 4 2023, 09:40 AM
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Second impresssion:

WOW!

I think this is going to be the most fun car I have ever owned!
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post Sep 4 2023, 09:51 AM
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So looking a bit deeper into the front bumper alignment issue:
[last photo has turned on it side on its own]

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So it seems that the bumper is about a 1/4” too low or the body is 1/4” bent.
Is there any up/down adjustment in those bolts? Seems like the odd bottom one only permits left/right and, if so, that would set the bumper’s height.
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post Sep 4 2023, 10:23 AM
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Hello. Here are some pics. Note the steel sleeves and the “dog bone “. The sleeves fit through the holes in the body. So there’s not much movement. I’d pull the bumper off and see if maybe just proper hardware is needed.

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post Sep 4 2023, 10:40 AM
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Hello. Here are some pics. Note the steel sleeves and the “dog bone “. The sleeves fit through the holes in the body. So there’s not much movement. I’d pull the bumper off and see if maybe just proper hardware is needed.


Well, that’s wildly different isn’t it. Thanks for taking the time to set me straight.
Strikes me that the bumper must be missing its studs. Sheared off in the front end collision?
Huh, just saw a photo of bumper attachment hardware — is this what is needed?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det....php?id=2353916

In gathering info mode at the moment. Might be fun to actually drive it a bit this season before pulling things apart.

btw: here is the other side:

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post Sep 4 2023, 11:19 AM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Sep 4 2023, 12:23 PM) *

Hello. Here are some pics. Note the steel sleeves and the “dog bone “. The sleeves fit through the holes in the body. So there’s not much movement. I’d pull the bumper off and see if maybe just proper hardware is needed.


Well, that’s wildly different isn’t it. Thanks for taking the time to set me straight.
Strikes me that the bumper must be missing its studs. Sheared off in the front end collision?
Huh, just saw a photo of bumper attachment hardware — is this what is needed?

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det....php?id=2353916

In gathering info mode at the moment. Might be fun to actually drive it a bit this season before pulling things apart.

btw: here is the other side:

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When you’re ready maybe check with the dudes at 914rubber.com I see they have the dog bones, they may have the rest if you need it.

https://914rubber.com/early-bumper-spacer-d...for-porsche-914

Heck yeah go drive it like you stole it
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post Sep 5 2023, 01:22 AM
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Happy you got it now, you will love it !
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post Sep 5 2023, 04:28 AM
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When you’re ready maybe check with the dudes at 914rubber.com I see they have the dog bones, they may have the rest if you need it.

https://914rubber.com/early-bumper-spacer-d...for-porsche-914

Heck yeah go drive it like you stole it


Yes, I have ordered a pair of dog bones. Not quite sure yet what else I need to bring this connection back to stock.

If I get caught without a registration, I think they just might think I did steal it!
I’m looking at a map to see if there are any off the beaten track roads I don’t know about. I am itching to drive this thing!
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post Sep 5 2023, 04:59 AM
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Congratulations! Looks great (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

PM sent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 5 2023, 07:31 AM
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Snuck a ride on hilly, windy backroads— I think this is the car I have been searching for all my life!
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post Sep 5 2023, 07:37 AM
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A well-sorted 914 on hilly, windy roads is highly effective therapy for a huge variety of ailments and psychological problems.
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post Sep 5 2023, 08:34 AM
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A well-sorted 914 on hilly, windy roads is highly effective therapy for a huge variety of ailments and psychological problems.



So funny you say that, just got over a 6 week bout of some indeterminate bug and that ride did wonders for my post-viral syndrome!
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post Sep 5 2023, 09:22 AM
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Indeed you’re fortunate to have pretty immediate access to some great roads up there in God’s country. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

For me, just the thought getting off this overcrowded sandbar just gives me angst... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Enjoy it!
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post Sep 5 2023, 09:48 AM
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Snuck a ride on hilly, windy backroads— I think this is the car I have been searching for all my life!



The worm has definitely turned for you. It is amazing how a short drive can change your perspective. Sliding in behind the wheel, turning the key and surveying the gauges. Fuel pump stopped making pressure, blurp the throttle and turn the key...All is well with the world

Glendora mountain road, where I grew up

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