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Destination Restoration: Another Steal of a Deal By Ash Seidl-Staley Well, I guess the easiest way to start this article is with”Oops, I did it again.” No, this is not a shoutout to Britney Spears, but instead is a declaration of how I have purchased another Porsche. I’m sure my water-cooled bashing statements from the last few articles come to mind. But the truth of the matter is that I needed a car that was a little more practical, easier to work on than the 944, and, of course, fun to drive. Drum roll please . . . My new ride is a 1974 914 2.0!! Thanks to my Uncle’s keen and watchful eye, I basically stole a stock 914 for a heck of a price. I have never been happier, because for the past few months I have woken up each morning eagerly awaiting my commute to and from work. If you haven’t driven one of these tiny cars, I must recommend it; they truly are a blast to drive. The low-profile, lightweight, and elegantly-styled body cruises down the road with ease; always turning heads. The powerful 2.0L engine, at its mid section, thrusts the car like a space age rocket, making the stiff suspension more than a match for the corners. As it is with many older cars, the 914 I purchased does need a little work, but most of it is cosmetic, and more than likely will serve as material for future Destination Restoration articles. The stock 2.0L D-Jetronic Fuel Injection fires right up, and seems to be in great shape, with no leaks of any kind visible. The transmission and clutch Photos by the Author shift surprisingly smoothly, and the custom sport muffler makes the car roar through the streets of Plano. Originally the car, like so many other 914s, was Signal Orange, but it seems this one was repainted Guards Red sometime in the past. The carpet kits and interior trim are all original, and contain the normal wear and tear found with a 40-year-old car. The trunk and hood storage spaces are immaculately clean, though there is a “Rikka,” the 1974 914-2.0 www.fifthgear.biz Performance • Track Set-up • Exhaust Upgrades • Performance Alignments • Suspension Modifications • Performance Maintenance Maintenance & Repair • 100+ Years of Technician Experience • 11,000 sq Feet of the Top Technology • Comfortable Waiting Area with WIFI • Fully Air Conditioned Shop • Green Building, Eco Friendly Sales • Trade your old Porsche in for a newer model! • Consignment Sales • Accessories Specializing in: Porsche • We service all models Set up an appointment today! 1975 Archer Way • Lewisville TX, 75077 • 972-317-4005 1 mile West of I-35 behind Sonic! 10 <strong>November</strong>
significant scratch on the hood from the previous owner, and the trunk rollers have deteriorated to where the trunk won’t close all the way. I chose to go with a 914 because they are quick, nimble, and easy to work on. I am a firm believer that air cooled engines are where it is at, and am already on the hunt for another! Luckily, with my Uncle’s 914/6 conversion, featured in previous articles, I have plenty of spare 914 parts at my disposal. I even have the option of swapping out the stock 2.0L engine for one of my Grandpa’s complete 2.0L engines that he bored out to 2.2. Using his extra set of 40mm IDA Webers for fuel delivery, I think I can make a beast of a 914. Another route that I can take is converting the 914 into a 914-6, as I have an extra 2.7L flat six from the 911 build. For now, I am going to start small; I want fix some of the exterior blemishes, add a Spotless interior front valence, and rear spoiler before I do anything big. Work has already begun: in the first week of September I changed the oil, replaced the spark plugs, fixed a few connections on the ignition system, and replaced the distributor cap. The next batch of repairs includes installing an MSD ignition unit, checking the valve clearances, and fixing the trunk by replacing the little plastic rollers. Further down the road, I am going to take a crack at fixing the rust spots, as well as tend to the large scratch on the hood. So much work to do; I can’t wait until it is all done, and I can get another one. What can I say -- I’m addicted to PORSCHES! Would you like to have your restoration project featured in an upcoming issue of <strong>Slipstream</strong>? If so, contact me at ashseidlstaley@gmail.com so that we can put together an article about it. The Germany Region grill badge is already proudly on display. The Art of Paint Protection After Installation A virtually invisible urethane film professionally applied to high-impact areas of your vehicle to protect your paint job from stone chips, sand, road debris and bug acids. During Installation Norm Schilling Owner and Installer 16 Years Experience Highest Quality Guaranteed 2530 Tarpley Road, Suite 100 Carrollton, TX 75006 11
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