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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 Aug 20 2023, 04:58 PM
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Congrats. That seemed like a decent price.

They all need something. I somewhat accidentally bought a BB on BAT last august. It is a solid car and I think I did ok, but starting with replacing plastic fuel lines and knowing the car had sat a lot for 20 plus years has lead to a whole lot of taking apart and putting back together with new parts. It's like pulling the thread on a sweater :-)

Best of luck with yours. I love the color! Enjoy :-)


"somewhat accidently" nice try (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

How did the explanation to the wife go. ??
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post Aug 21 2023, 07:05 AM
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QUOTE(trylon @ Aug 20 2023, 09:39 AM) *

So, I love manuals.
What’s the Bentley Blue Book of 914s?


you can download factory manuals here.
better than the old diy haynes etc.

http://p914-6info.net/Manuals.htm



Wow! Perfect, thanks!
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post Aug 21 2023, 07:06 AM
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QUOTE(jhynesrockmtn @ Aug 20 2023, 06:18 PM) *

Congrats. That seemed like a decent price.

They all need something. I somewhat accidentally bought a BB on BAT last august. It is a solid car and I think I did ok, but starting with replacing plastic fuel lines and knowing the car had sat a lot for 20 plus years has lead to a whole lot of taking apart and putting back together with new parts. It's like pulling the thread on a sweater :-)

Best of luck with yours. I love the color! Enjoy :-)


Thanks. Was going to pass and look for one with fewer issues but it went for so little I can afford to deal with them now!

Best of luck with your sweater pull!
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post Aug 21 2023, 12:07 PM
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So, could a 914 pass an emissions test today? Not that this one has to!
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post Aug 21 2023, 12:18 PM
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So, could a 914 pass an emissions test today? Not that this one has to!


If all the parts are there. This is mine and no it won’t.

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post Aug 21 2023, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(trylon @ Aug 21 2023, 10:07 AM) *

So, could a 914 pass an emissions test today? Not that this one has to!


I never had issues getting mine to pass. Stopped testing them a few years ago when i converted all my cars to vintage plates because $10/year registration is better than $100/yr + emission testing fees when you have 10 cars. Every once in a while I had issues with old gas if the car sat the whole year between testing but run the tank down and it was good on fresh gas.
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post Aug 21 2023, 03:15 PM
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That is pretty impressive that 50 year old tech can still pull that off!

On another note: 914 is getting picked up from AZ tomorrow or Wednesday!
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post Aug 21 2023, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Aug 20 2023, 03:58 PM) *

QUOTE(jhynesrockmtn @ Aug 20 2023, 04:18 PM) *

Congrats. That seemed like a decent price.

They all need something. I somewhat accidentally bought a BB on BAT last august. It is a solid car and I think I did ok, but starting with replacing plastic fuel lines and knowing the car had sat a lot for 20 plus years has lead to a whole lot of taking apart and putting back together with new parts. It's like pulling the thread on a sweater :-)

Best of luck with yours. I love the color! Enjoy :-)


"somewhat accidently" nice try (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

How did the explanation to the wife go. ??



Well, lucky for me in some ways, this is my 2nd marriage, and my car addiction came with me into the relationship. She can't argue too much with a purchase like this, but there was an eye roll or two :-)


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post Aug 22 2023, 12:20 AM
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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!
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post Aug 22 2023, 05:46 AM
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QUOTE(930cabman @ Aug 20 2023, 03:58 PM) *

QUOTE(jhynesrockmtn @ Aug 20 2023, 04:18 PM) *

Congrats. That seemed like a decent price.

They all need something. I somewhat accidentally bought a BB on BAT last august. It is a solid car and I think I did ok, but starting with replacing plastic fuel lines and knowing the car had sat a lot for 20 plus years has lead to a whole lot of taking apart and putting back together with new parts. It's like pulling the thread on a sweater :-)

Best of luck with yours. I love the color! Enjoy :-)


"somewhat accidently" nice try (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

How did the explanation to the wife go. ??



Well, lucky for me in some ways, this is my 2nd marriage, and my car addiction came with me into the relationship. She can't argue too much with a purchase like this, but there was an eye roll or two :-)


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So long as you are hooked on cars, most likely you won't be hanging in bars and chasing broads.
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post Aug 22 2023, 04:12 PM
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QUOTE(iankarr @ Aug 22 2023, 02:20 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!



Thanks Ian— believe it or not I have already watched every one of your newbie videos!
Informative and man do you have a great delivery!

914 being picked up in AZ today!
Stay tuned…
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post Aug 23 2023, 07:59 AM
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Got some CT plates from ‘73.

Joyful Highway Breakdown
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post Aug 23 2023, 11:34 AM
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Now all I need is a car to put this stuff in. (Thanks Eric!)

ETA 7 days!
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post Aug 23 2023, 12:12 PM
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Got some CT plates from ‘73.

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Lucky find with the plates, are they legal for use on the car in your state when it arrives? I know Historic Vehicle plates are available in most states and allow tax breaks, but must be displayed on the back while driving.
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post Aug 23 2023, 05:48 PM
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Got some CT plates from ‘73.

Joyful Highway Breakdown

Lucky find with the plates, are they legal for use on the car in your state when it arrives? I know Historic Vehicle plates are available in most states and allow tax breaks, but must be displayed on the back while driving.


Yes, in CT they are called Year of Manufacture plates. You have to register the car, get antique vehicle plates, and submit application for the YOM plates. You have to have the antique vehicle plates in the car at all times.

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post Aug 25 2023, 08:01 AM
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Don’t plan on driving in the rain…

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… but the best laid schemes…
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post Sep 1 2023, 07:49 PM
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Car to be delivered Sunday!
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post Sep 2 2023, 08:23 AM
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Nice car and excited for you.

We bought a 73 1.7 many years ago and the heater tubes were not connected, so I did. On the first drive to work I discovered that the heat exchangers had an internal leak and even when closing the heater vents it still smoked me out. Bought a new set of HEs from a member, installed new heater control boxes/valves, and then drove the car for almost a year before the oily smell that had formed in the longs (tubing) had dissipated.

Love the car and heat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Love the color btw!
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post Sep 3 2023, 04:12 PM
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QUOTE(Jett @ Sep 2 2023, 10:23 AM) *

Nice car and excited for you.

We bought a 73 1.7 many years ago and the heater tubes were not connected, so I did. On the first drive to work I discovered that the heat exchangers had an internal leak and even when closing the heater vents it still smoked me out. Bought a new set of HEs from a member, installed new heater control boxes/valves, and then drove the car for almost a year before the oily smell that had formed in the longs (tubing) had dissipated.

Love the car and heat (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Love the color btw!


Thanks for the kind words as well as the words of wisdom.
Yes, pretty sure there is a reason that the blower motor hose is not present.
Will take all additions and repairs slowly…
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post Sep 3 2023, 04:13 PM
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It’s here!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoljKD2wMtY
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