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I am restoring a european 1967 911s, vin 306619 and need to know the original correct external paint color for this car and to apply for a certificate of authenticity. Two volumes, the supplement volume covers the 9146. The swaybar mounting had been torn up and the balljoint mount on the aarm bent, the damage to the aarm wasnt discovered untill much later when it was powdercoated and i. Shop manual tuneup and maintenance guide porsche 9144 197072. The wheels of the 9146 were mounted with five wheel nuts.
The 914 rose from a marriage of convenience of volkswagen and porsche, because both companies wanted a small, modern and affordable sports car in their product range, but for little cost. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The twoseater, also known as the vw porsche, was a midengine sports car. Striking design features included the very long wheelbase for the vehicle length, short overhangs, the removable roof centre panel made from glass fiberreinforced plastic as well as. Porsche 914 restorer authenticity guide restoration manual book. Now ive decided to thin my library and sell some of the books.
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Stoddard porsche 914 parts and restoration supplies. I did a 73 super beetle restoration about 12 years ago and loved it, and im hoping some of what i learned in that process will translate over to a 914 912 restoration, at least in the powertrain dept. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146 book. Heritage parts centre is an experienced mail order supplier specialising in all types of porsche 914 parts.
We are your source for porsche 356, 904, 911, 912, 914, 917, 924, 928 and 944 restoration parts. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146. The 914 came in either a 4 cylinder or a 6 cylinder engine version. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 914 6 motorbooks workshop. We have a huge online catalog of porsche 914 parts and accessories available direct to enthusiasts like you. Not what i would call the ultimate guide to the 914 but if you have one or even just a fan, this book is a great start to get to know and research these cars. Follow the 914 s development into a porsche classic.
Also included are complete accurate chassis number and color listings. The porsche 914 midengine roadster was a joint design project of volkswagen and porsche manufacturing groups, the sales lasted from 1969 to 1976. Instead, it is a detailed look at changes as they occurred in the areas of body, chassis, trim, and. Click on the links below to narrow your search by category. This porsche 914 restorers guide to authenticity is designed to aid those enthusiasts who have taken the restoration challenge, as well as to entertain the 19701976 porsche 914 trivia buff. The porsche 914 was a joint development between porsche and volkswagen and was the new porsche entrylevel model as of model year 1970 the twoseater, also known as the vw porsche, was a midengine sports car. Id like to purchase and restore an old porsche 914, or possibly a 912. How to restore and modify your porsche 914 and 9146 motorbooks workshop. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news.
As i mentioned there were plenty of traces of a rough life, the front passenger side had been hit at some point. The swaybar mounting had been torn up and the balljoint mount on the aarm bent, the damage to the aarm wasnt discovered untill much later when it was powdercoated and i started putting things back together. German text, otherwise the same book as the english. I did a 73 super beetle restoration about 12 years ago and loved it, and im hoping some of what i learned in that process will translate over to a 914912 restoration, at least in the powertrain dept. In 1970, over 20,000 4 cylinder 914s were built only 2,760 6 cylinder cars left the factory. Porsche 914 body parts collision repair, restoration.
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