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? Options

[trylon]

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!

Oh, don’t you just see a little double 914 jaunt sometime in our future?

[trylon]

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

Yeah, we don’t have those kind of roads on this coast.
That said, the mountain roads above LA is where I had my first 914 experience!

[BillJ]

Take note of things that bug you while you drive the heck out of it. My advice is drive it as much as you can for at least 6 months before diving into projects. This of course is aside from anything that NEEDS to be be done for safety and such.

Enjoy it first if everything is pretty sorted, which it looks like it is. Have fun man. Pretty car.

[eric9144]

Congratulations! Fun to watch this play out from auction to delivery. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Cool too that you are already getting started on some of the little detail stuff, I find those to the be the therapeutic fixes, replacing rubber and small detail stuff like the 'press' stickers on the seatbelts get you into playing with the cars and getting to know them without really going down mechanical rabbit holes, like everyone else says, get out enjoy it and drive it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[trylon]

Yes! The car seems remarkable sorted and ready to drive. And I plan to keep it that way for the rest of the season, as short as it will be. That said, will take incremental steps towards factory fresh…

“Can’t repeat the past?! Of course you can, Old Sport!”

[trylon]

Putting on some missing bits (tip o’ the hat to Eric).

Replaced broken roof retainers:


Reinstated missing door end caps:




Hmm, these flapping seals look suspiciously non-factory:




And it is now one step closer to being a CT car:

[Root_Werks]

Looking good! Fun to work on the smaller details.

[mgarrison]

Don't forget to get those plastic fuel lines replaced! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[trylon]

Don't forget to get those plastic fuel lines replaced! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Was first on my list though I must say someone on this site thought they might be less problematic than I feared. In any case, that’s going to be an off season project.

Thanks for the reminder Mike!

[trylon]

Looking good! Fun to work on the smaller details.

Was told they were ‘easy wins’. Somehow satisfying just like the hard ones!

[trylon]

More easy fixes with the 914.

Replaced missing door light switch gasket:




And whatever the heck these are called:



I think they needed it:



Pretty remarkable that all these pieces are available for this car!

Was also going to put in the rain tray (it’s pouring out right now haha).
But as I tested the screws that were supplied with it (and they seem to be original), they had that ‘I don’t want to go any further’ feel. I did not expect that, perhaps it’s just the repaint. I loathe forcing anything.

[wonkipop]

Was also going to put in the rain tray (it’s pouring out right now haha).
But as I tested the screws that were supplied with it (and they seem to be original), they had that ‘I don’t want to go any further’ feel. I did not expect that, perhaps it’s just the repaint. I loathe forcing anything.

there is a bit of a conversation about that in 914 1.8 originality thread.
its a mixture of different length screws which have to go in the correct place.
rubber block spacers are involved as well.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...7407&st=180


good looking car you got yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[trylon]

Was also going to put in the rain tray (it’s pouring out right now haha).
But as I tested the screws that were supplied with it (and they seem to be original), they had that ‘I don’t want to go any further’ feel. I did not expect that, perhaps it’s just the repaint. I loathe forcing anything.

there is a bit of a conversation about that in 914 1.8 originality thread.
its a mixture of different length screws which have to go in the correct place.
rubber block spacers are involved as well.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...7407&st=180


good looking car you got yourself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Ah ha, first rabbit hole!

My fav comment on the BAT auction: “That’s a lot of Porsche for wrist watch money!”

[trylon]

Hey! My son can drive this car! Way too big for the Karmann Ghia.
Somewhat of an adventure as hasn’t driven a stick in years, didn’t know where the hand brake was, etc. As we bucked our way up the driveway he was afraid he broke the car. Ha ha.

Turns out the fuel gauge doesn’t work.

Out of gas luckily within pushing range of the barn!

[trylon]

So getting closer to being registered— I want to address two safety issues: horn and brakes.

I got the laminated wiring diagram and see how the horns (I assume I have the optional second) are simply grounded with power coming from a relay that in turn is powered by grounding the horn button on the steering wheel. So I think I will be able to track down any wiring/relay problem and, as neither horn is sounding, that is what’s likely.

The brakes are just a bit odd to me. I am surprised that it takes more effort to stop the car, say, just rolling up to a stop sign than the drum brakes on my Karmann Ghia. They seemed to have checked out by the ‘once over’ shop before the 914 was put up for sale but I either need confirmation that this is right or I need to address it.

[Shivers]

The brakes are just a bit odd to me. I am surprised that it takes more effort to stop the car, say, just rolling up to a stop sign than the drum brakes on my Karmann Ghia. They seemed to have checked out by the ‘once over’ shop before the 914 was put up for sale but I either need confirmation that this is right or I need to address it.

I looked at the auction and didn’t see anything about a 19mm M/C. But even then it should not take that much effort. Might want to have a look.

[Porschef]

I got the laminated wiring diagram and see how the horns (I assume I have the optional second) are simply grounded with power coming from a relay that in turn is powered by grounding the horn button on the steering wheel. So I think I will be able to track down any wiring/relay problem and, as neither horn is sounding, that is what’s likely.

Pull off the fog light covers and check the horn leads for 12v assuming you have a MM

Then you can work your way back

[era vulgaris]

Reinstated missing door end caps:

Your scraper seal shouldn't be flopping out like that. The scraper should meet with the vertical window seal on the roll bar. I kind of overlapped the door end cap over the scraper seal, which gets rid of that little gap that can sometimes result if you try to make the scraper seal straight on flush with the door end cap. No leaks there when I washed the car!



As to your brakes...can you lock them up? Take it up to say 35mph, slam on the brakes as hard as you can, and see if all4 wheels lock. If you can't do that, then there is definitely something amiss. Maybe it just needs to be bled properly, or maybe something else is going on.

One common thing that people do is replace the stock 17mm MC with a 19mm MC from a 911. Doing this with stock calipers increases stopping power, but also increases pedal effort to do so. Does the car stop well and it just requires more effort than you're used to, or does it feel like it's not stopping even with alot of effort?

[trylon]

Pull off the fog light covers and check the horn leads for 12v assuming you have a MM

Then you can work your way back

So before I dig in deeper, just want to confirm that the bolts holding the horns on have a captured nut on the other side. I’ve learned much in my Karmann Ghia apprenticeship.



And while we are at it— what should be done about all the little surface rust patches? Just Ospho ‘em?

[trylon]

Your scraper seal shouldn't be flopping out like that. The scraper should meet with the vertical window seal on the roll bar. I kind of overlapped the door end cap over the scraper seal, which gets rid of that little gap that can sometimes result if you try to make the scraper seal straight on flush with the door end cap. No leaks there when I washed the car!

As to your brakes...can you lock them up? Take it up to say 35mph, slam on the brakes as hard as you can, and see if all4 wheels lock. If you can't do that, then there is definitely something amiss. Maybe it just needs to be bled properly, or maybe something else is going on.

One common thing that people do is replace the stock 17mm MC with a 19mm MC from a 911. Doing this with stock calipers increases stopping power, but also increases pedal effort to do so. Does the car stop well and it just requires more effort than you're used to, or does it feel like it's not stopping even with alot of effort?

Scraper seal:
Yeah, was pretty sure that wasn’t stock! Not sure what the PO was thinking but looks like I should replace them.

Brakes:
Haven’t tried the lock up test yet. And the car is garage-bound until I register it in a couple of weeks. Will attempt…

I don’t recall ever feeling brakes like these. As I am driving the car, don’t have to think about them at all—work great. I only notice something odd at stopping the car completely— yes, I can stop it but have to get my leg into it where, say, in my Ghia a bit of foot pressure will do. The 914 pedal does not have much travel, just needs more pressure. I am new to a classic car with disc brakes— they are ‘self-adjusting’ right?