New member and owner seeks advice and encouragement, my 1974 914 2.0 |
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New member and owner seeks advice and encouragement, my 1974 914 2.0 |
watsonrx13 |
Mar 26 2009, 06:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,735 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
where can i find the VIN number? Driver's door jam, lower left windshield plate. I think a stamp in the rear trunk. Driver's door jam, lower left windshield plate. Front trunk, passenger side, on the headlight bucket.... BTW, nice car and... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) -- Rob |
Gint |
Mar 26 2009, 07:13 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,093 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Nice white 914!
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Cairo94507 |
Mar 26 2009, 07:28 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Very nice starter Porsche; my first was a '73 914 2.0 appearance group I bought new from Porsche in 1973 when I was your age.
Just don't let friends drive it and be careful when you drive it. That car is worth some money and is a piece of 914 history. As far as modifying it.... I would get rid of the bumper tits (even though that would not be stock) and return the remainder of the car to as stock as possible with the exception of a nice mellow exhaust. Then detail the heck out of it. Good luck and happy motoring! |
jaxdream |
Mar 26 2009, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
I'll give a second on the bumper tits !!! Mine has a very good white paint job also , I was planning on black bumpers , that future car of yours looks great . Check out the mechanicals , spiff it up , use the right grade of fuel and DRIVE it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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bicycleboy58 |
Mar 26 2009, 01:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 25-March 09 From: South Carolina Member No.: 10,201 Region Association: South East States |
As far as modifying it.... I would get rid of the bumper tits (even though that would not be stock) and return the remainder of the car to as stock as possible with the exception of a nice mellow exhaust. Then detail the heck out of it. Good luck and happy motoring! I agree with debreasting mod and will definately do some research on that EDIT: after looking a little i havent been able to find anything very conclusive. Am i looking for a fiberglass pad set, or a whole new bumper in order to detitsify. If anyone has an info readily available please let me know. |
type47 |
Mar 26 2009, 02:36 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice! Switch back to factory mirrors...
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underthetire |
Mar 26 2009, 03:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Just remove the bumpers. Unbolt the tits. Paint some carriage bolts to mach the bumpers. Put them in the holes. Bumpers are very expensive, even glass ones. I still have tits on my 73, thats simply because the chrome is now rust under them.
PS carriage bolts are available at any hardware store. Very nice car BTW. |
pktzygt |
Mar 26 2009, 05:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 328 Joined: 20-March 07 From: Chesapeake, VA Member No.: 7,611 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Just remove the bumpers. Unbolt the tits. Paint some carriage bolts to mach the bumpers. Put them in the holes. Bumpers are very expensive, even glass ones. I still have tits on my 73, thats simply because the chrome is now rust under them. PS carriage bolts are available at any hardware store. Very nice car BTW. I was just thinking of a way to rid my car of the tits. I would have left them there for who know how long before welding and re-chroming. This is exactly why I like this board more than any one I've been a part of in the past. Nice car by the way! Love the white with white roof. |
bicycleboy58 |
Mar 26 2009, 08:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 25-March 09 From: South Carolina Member No.: 10,201 Region Association: South East States |
Just remove the bumpers. Unbolt the tits. Paint some carriage bolts to mach the bumpers. Put them in the holes. Bumpers are very expensive, even glass ones. I still have tits on my 73, thats simply because the chrome is now rust under them. PS carriage bolts are available at any hardware store. Very nice car BTW. I think i just figured out my first mod, thanks man |
r_towle |
Mar 26 2009, 08:42 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
If the bumpers are chrome and if you can find chrome carriage bolts, go for those.
If not, look at a plumbing store for stainless steel covers that are used in sinks etc..they snap in and look great. Rich |
championgt1 |
Mar 26 2009, 10:54 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Nice car. Interesting place for the charcoal canister.
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Roy |
Mar 27 2009, 09:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 7-November 05 From: Vancouver, BC Member No.: 5,083 Region Association: None |
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*kennyd*914 |
Mar 28 2009, 05:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 10-July 05 From: Toronto, On Member No.: 4,398 Region Association: None |
I should let you know that getting one of these at an early age will stay with you for life, I bought my first 914 when I was 19 and trust me on this..... you never never get it out of your blood, sorry.
Congrats, and enjoy. BTW I had more that 1 911 owner confide that wished that thair car had as much curb appeal as what you now drive. Enjoy!! |
BarberDave |
Mar 28 2009, 07:10 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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These little cars lead to a addiction, 914 ites ) , there is no cure!!!!!! No 12 step program, no rehab, you are for ever hooked!!!! Drive it ,enjoy it, love it, Welcome to the group ,we have a lot of fun here and try to help also. BTW you have a great dad! Don't let him have the keys or you will lose it!!!! Dave (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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