TM_Corey

Long story made short, I have been looking for a 911 for about a year and the other day a good buddy called and said "you're looking for a Porsche right?" I replied "yes, a 911". He proceeded to tell me his father in law had a 914 2.0 in his garage that he bought new in 1974 and drove it occasionally and took immaculate care of it until one day 16 years ago when he parked it in his 6 car garage and put the cover on it. Been there ever since. Offered it to me for a steal (I think). I have yet to see it or pics but I'm picking it up sometime next week. Excited!!

skl

Should be fun bringing it back to life. I know from experience what gas that old will smell and "look" like!! Good luck!!

dr914

Congrats on your find! 914 ownership and restoration is the rage these days, EVERYONE is doing it!

TM_Corey

I stopped and shot the breeze with the owner of a local VW custom restoration shop today and he was really helpfully about what to expect. Although he isn't sure the shops lifts are compatible with the 914 frame he offered to take a look at it on my way home from picking it up. I'm even more exited now!! Really hoping it isn't a total dog.

dr914

he can put the lift arms under the four jacking donuts at the four corners of the floor pan and lift it with ease!

zois

Ah, the old "it ran when parked" story.....

Look for rust under the battery tray, in both trunks, in the cockpit and every where else. If it has the oem FI, it hasn't been molested.....much.

If you have questions feel free to ask, I have BTDT......

The good news is that the 914 is the next 356.

TM_Corey

Thanks!

The owners wife is in the hospital right now so I'm not pushing to hard pick up the car. It will be there.

I'm good friends with the family so it will happen, just screws with my "NEED NOW" OCD mentality!!

cairo94507

Looking forward to seeing this car. Good luck and I hope it is all you expect.

TM_Corey

Got pics today. His wife is still in ICU so he is at the hospital every day but he was able to send these:

dr914

we have the lower patch panel for the door, but you should look thoroughly at the rust condition

TM_Corey

I can't find this part. Can you post a link?

dr914

Here is the part number, this is a nice piece that will fix you right up! b914531006a