Porsche 914 Restoration | Rescue & First Look - Day #1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2024
- This rusty 1976 Porsche 914 has been sitting outside over 30 years! It needs a complete restoration. Let's get started! Check out 914 rubber. 914rubber.com
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Love your projects CT, there’s nothing there that you can’t deal with and now that you have the knowledge of the other three I’m sure you will make a good usable 914 out of this one. You can do it!
wow! Thanks man! =)
I've been trying to put my finger on why I like watching your videos so much. Today, it hit me - you're like the Bob Ross of car restoration. Soft spoken and a positive attitude.
The way you do youtube is perfect for me. No clickbait thumbnails, annoying youtuber antics or stupid music.
Thank you! I try to keep it real and honest. I like to make videos that I would want to watch if I was restoring a car. There are a lot of details to show.
I had a ‘76 exactly like this in the early 80’s. Same red color, same wheels, 2.0l. Had factory A/C that I never used and the optional center console. These wheels definitely came original and need the plastic chrome caps. Took all my money in high school and a lot of work removing rust in the rear boot. These were practically disposable cars! Mine was in CA and was already starting to rust.
Love 914’s! I’ve owned five of these since the mid 1970’s. My current one is a 76 two owner with 79,000 miles on it been stored inside all its life not a single bit of rust anywhere and trust me that’s saying something. So much fun!
Wasnt keen on watching anything about a 914, now I’m hooked.
Yes, I think you're going to enjoy this one! =)
Miss the bug already
More bug videos coming don't worry! =) I'm ordering parts for it this week. Headliner, window rubber, trim, glass and a few other things. Should have another bug video next week.
Yea, me too 🤨
So grateful you're doing this.
LOVE the 914 and seeing you tackle rust issues, etc, will be an awesome learning exp.
I'd love to pick one of these up and know what it will take to get it to the level I want it to be at...
Thank you! =) You can still pick them up for pretty cheap depending on the condition.
The black box at the front of the passenger footwell is the service interval counter for the EGR valve and catalytic converter service/replacement mileage.
You're certainly cornering the market for 914s. Hopefullt we'll see one of them cruising the streets again soon.
Yes, I really like them. Hopefully this one will be driving down the road in 3 to 6 months.
Looking forward to joining you on the journey.@@CTmoog
I'm sorry to hear you sold the other 914's you had. Anyway moving forward on this one, fantastic!
Thank you! They all went to good homes! =)
Another kit, didn't know you got read of the other three looking forward to watching you tear it apart...
great stuff, you're the Master now, txs for sharing...
Wow, thanks! =)
I’m happy to see 914s being recognized these days. they damn-sure have been in the shadows for many, many moons.
I bought a ‘75 2.0L 914 in ‘93 as a 14yr old. the problem that took it off the road a dozen years before was a break in the circuitry of the ECU (fuel injection) that was fixed with one drop of solder. I bought 10ft of great German fuel line, tires, gasoline, oil, brake fluid & a battery. it was painted the same year & has still to this day Never Left Me Stranded. I drove it in daily for a year, then switched between the 914 & and 4x4 S-10 Blazer. a 914 is an incredible little auto that you either love, hate or haven’t seen yet. I still want to give mine the horsepower that I feel it deserves. I’m considering a multi-rotor Mazda swap, built up booster Subaru swap, 2J Nissan (I have two), or a 6 cylinder Porsche engine. I have a ‘75 2.8L from my ‘75 Carrera S that ran before I pulled it to swap in a G50 & 3.2L PCA-Spec built bomber. so, I have options, but cannot pull the trigger to take off in any specific direction. when you see a dude lapping traffic in a 914 around Watkin’s Glenn, Road Atlanta, etc. on Porsche Club track days, you are seeing what the 914 was originally drawn to do. the 908 was an amazing racer & it’s street legal cousin can rip corners as well.
WOW! This will be my favorite. Because my very first car when I was young here in Germany, was a 914 2.0 . I still think of buying a restored one to bring back the memories 😀
Same here, I had a yellow one with black Porsche details.
Very cool! I'm excited to get this one back on the road.
I'm learning a ton from watching you poke around your car. I have a '74 that I have owned for about 20 years, stored in a barn, waiting for my retirement to work on it. Problem is much of it is in pieces with some evidently missing. Good news is that it has far less rust than your red one. The longitudinals, being essentially square tubes, are water traps. The "Hell hole(s)" are nearly always bad on these cars. Gonna enjoy watching and learning!!
thank you for saving this 914 nice job
Great find!! With all of the experience (and confidence) you've gained, I have no doubt this will be an awesome build
Thanks man! =)
Hey mate, nice to see you're keeping busy! The box you found in the footwell is a 'CAT & EGR counter switch', whatever the hell that is, and is no longer available new! I just googled the numbers on the front. Good luck. Julian.
Thanks for the info Julian! =)
I didn't realize you got rid of your other 914s. Cool to see a new car joining the hoard!
Thanks Greg! Yes, I sold them off so I could focus on the 65 beetle. Seeing them there and having to move them around everyday to make room was weighing on me. It wasn't easy letting them go but it felt good once I did and the extra cash helped out too. That being said it feels great to have found another one just down the road and for a good price. Any updates on the Porsche restoration?
@@CTmoog The 356 purchase is still in the works. Hoping to finalize it in the next week or two... Fingers crossed!!!
Great archaeological dig CT, history and rust unearthed ! Keep up the great work! 😂
Thanks Richard!👍
I *Almost* bought this car thinking it would be a better base for my project while the one I have now could be a donor since the cabin is rusted out.
I'm now very glad I didn't. but very glad you did so I could watch someone else suffer alongside me in real time.
HAHA! Do you have a 76?
@@CTmoog mine is a Blue 1975 model.
It's rear end and Front end is almost perfect.... It's cabin and passenger outer longitudinal is rusted out however due to a shattered windshield.
I bought it to do Lemons. But kinda fell in love with it. So have decided the long term goal is to Restomod it. Given its pretty rough shape I don't feel too bad about cutting her up to customize 😂
Is that black insulation tape factory...? Ha, ha, we don't think so... Sorry, I couldn't help it.
This was utterly brilliant to watch. Fantastic stuff. I was right there with you!
HAHA! =) Thank you!
Hello CT, I have one of these that I am going to start restoring soon. I am starting my TH-cam channel with the build of a 1928 Morgan Aero RIP GN special. I do not know what I am calling my channel yet though..lol I love your videos and you are my inspiration. Oh and Glenn said to say hello and he has not talked to you for a while. That was a couple months ago that he said that. So drop if you have talked to Duck man then ignore this. Otherwise he says hi and wants make sure you are ok...lol
There's a lot of great videos out there like this of interesting projects I would love to see someone finish some of these projects.
On those speaker grilles..the 4 hold the speaker in grille area..you remove the outside screws to pull the whole thing out...leave the speaker screws on...😝
That is in great shape compared to the ones I see up here in PA. Considering they do not have any rust protection....I suppose the fact that they are still here in recognizable shape is probably a win.....A Big W!!!! I want to come back down so bad but I have family here and I can't leave them.
Yes, it's not too bad. We can fix it! =) Thanks John!
That little Porsche box in the floorpan is probably to change the gearing for the speedo and odomoter from kmh to mph. Looks like its a cable from the gearbox that rotates to turn the gauges
This one’s in pretty decent shape, should be a nice car when you “eventually” finish it up. Emphasis on the “eventually” 😂
Those wheels look like “Gas Burners” if they are original they are cool, and also worth a few quid 👍🏻
Those aren’t gas burners.
They are Rivieras.
That box in front probably went to speedo cable and kick on emissions idiot light. Pretty sure my 75 bug had it too
oh ok. Interesting. Well someone cut the cables a long time ago! =) I don't think they will be going back in.
Love the channel but feels like no one project every gets finished...more new basket cases get acquired and take over just as cars get into the 'later innings' of getting at least back on the road as drivable, registered cars if not 'restored'...
I remember meeting with you when you had the 3 for sale. Glad to see you’ve got one to restore.
Wait! This is a new project?! Nooooo
Why? You don't like 914s?
@@CTmoog jaaaa they are ok but I just wanna see you finish one of your other projects. I didn’t know you sold one of the other 914s and still sad you sold the original project Rusty.😢😢😢
@@SanDiego_VDubLifeWhat? Rusty was sold?! That’s how the channel got started and he had all new metal to fix it!
@@vayabroder729 yup, so sad. I think that other VW guy bought it. The one that has his own shop.
@@SanDiego_VDubLife Aircooled Haus?
Wow everything in the glove box looked like it was submerged 😮...it was in deep!
At last!!! I love these cars!
Thank you! Me too! =)
Sounds like you've done the floor pans before. The inner firewall is a little tough but you'll be glad you replaced it. That passenger side outer long will be the most challenging as you'll probably need to replace the hinge plate, sill and sill supports (triangles). Add the two side jack plates and all four lift points... three months cutting, welding and grinding if you've got a day job. Good luck and have fun!
Sad to hear about the other three being sold i was looking forward to seeing them progress.
Cant wait to see the progress!
Thanks Mike!
Hey CT 'porsche 914 641 13 10 cat reactor' is part of the US emission cotrol for cars of those year. This box is controllong the EGR valve, however it looks like this control is disabled ;-)
Great challenge looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the great work
Thanks 👍
In '73 , a new 914 base model was $4,400 sticker!
Cool Porsche project CT
Thanks man! =)
Dude, I'm waiting on Swamp Dragon!!! Ha!
You were right. No 4 cylinder 914 sold in the US came with carbs. All F.I.. Also that oval ring behind the passenger seat is a Tow Hook, it screws into a hole in the front or rear bumper. The threads are broken off on your example. There are decent seat covers sold that look pretty good. IGGEE or Wet Okole. Nice complete car.
Looking forward to this restoration
Brother, I do think this one will be more difficult and way more expensive than our beloved bug... Bring it on!😀👏💪💸
Let's do this! =)
Those support rails look pretty rough. There’s no roof to support it. I think you need to consider replacing those rails.
Yes, it's going to need a ton a metal work! =)
I know you know but I thought you would comment about the heater tubes in the rockers. Very much not compatible with welding! Yes I have got 2 more episodes to check what happens. I hope all goes well. I'm a fan of the 914. Not many here in the UK.
I don’t know what you have planned but I would get it dripped and start fresh.
From 1969 to 1976 118978 built only 3332 of them were 914/6 good luck with those floors other than that it looks fairly solid
Nice work! What kind of trailer is that? Never seen something like that.
Thank you! =) It's a UHaul car dolly....I don't like them but they will work for small cars if you don't have a full size truck and trailer.
@@CTmoog good stuff
They were all fuel injected. The 2.0 is the one you want. The intake manifold have 3 bolt holding it to the head. The 2.0 heads are way better, they have bigger valves. I have 2 914's. Neither one much rust. Current one only took the battery tray and a spot in trunk.
Good to know! Thank you!
cruise control speed transducer. With the speedo cables connected to it.
Thanks Mike!
You should really blast this car
Hey Scott, maybe chem dip. No more blasting for me. It a mess and it warps the panels.
Your right a dip would be even better save ya a bunch of time
I love your enthusiasm ct but you really need to finish one project now before starting another you got so many unfinished projects now its getting boring I'm sorry for the negative feedback but what's the point watching if you never finish anything.
That's the plan! Stay tuned! =)
Bom dia , sou do Brasil e lhe acompanho, parabéns por reviver essas relíquias.
If the price was okay you have to take it CT . And close to your home 👍
It's gone be a great one , I have no doubt !
Your're the man with the golden hands 👍
I like this model , I always wanted to buy one ,
but then I was hooked by my car .
Thanks man!
The rust is keeping the metal together so you might want to start bracing every corner of the car you can reach with the welder.
How many of those cars do you have by now ?
Good idea! That's the plan. This is my 4th 914 but I sold 3 of them last year to fund the beetle build.
@@CTmoog Sry, I missed that. I still think your Karmann is the coolest.
Now you can not stop recues.nice
Saludos de Mexico CT
Thank you my friend! =)
My favorite model of Porsche next to the 928s.
Rusty screws and rusty floor boards. Bump the screws out from the bottom with a small hammer.
Thank you!
Serious metal work ah!
Yes! =)
It's a bit of a hobby horse of mine but WD-40 is NOT a lubricant or really not much use for loosening up rusty fasteners. In the USA PB Blaster or Kroil will do the job much better.
I was going to say why do you need another one then you stated you sold the other two and waiting on parts for the bug. So alls good but need more bug or cowbell🤣
Did you disconnect the half shafts to tow it?
No, I put it in neutral. It was 10 minutes from my house and I drove around 40 mph.
914s have death-foam too? Dang. Huh, I think that's a 'carbon-fiber' patch rather than fiberglass.
Not a bad point to start from, got some decent bones to it!
I like the Stock Rims
Nice car 🤜🤛👍👍👍
Nice car
Thanks man! =)
Amazing beautiful project work with passion. Question it's deserve like a business I think no because big job, but deserve private own project for learning and check your capacity you can handle big project like this.
It's amazing I like 914 important how much total cost money and time. Well done. keep continue
Best regards,
Fibreglass Mat it comes in different thickness and braids .. cloth is finer material....
Not as bad as the Beetle, but there's a lot more than a few weeks work there unless you are going to work on the car all day and every day and can get all the parts you need quickly. I think that you are going to have to do a whole lot of fabrication and that always takes longer than you think.
Yes, it's going to take some time. I'm thinking 3 to 6 months if I can get the parts I need and it doesn't rain everyday.
Not as bad as the bug, but she will need some work. May it go good for you.
That device is an EGR counter switch.
Yes that is a fiberglass patch
Will you ever show Rusty VW van again? Or the Swamp truck?
was unaware you sold the previous three. was patiently waited for one to be restored. unsure you bought this one when you should have hung onto one of the better ones. this one seems too far gone
Great video tho enjoy.
Thanks 👍
Always loved the 914, but I would need two of them, one for each butt cheek. 😅
What about the bug?!
I'm ordering parts for it this week. Headliner, window rubber, trim, glass and a few other things. Should have another bug video next week.
@@CTmoog nice. All the fun stuff. Those things seem difficult to install. Never done any of it myself.
Very nice❤
Chemical dip!
good idea! =)
Nice! I'm looking forward to this project too, good luck with it!!! Btw where do you find these cars?
I suppose he lives near a junkyard :D :D :D
yeah bud you got a good deal in that one
Yes, it's pretty cool! =)
Running in a few weeks?? 😝
decades maybe!!
Wait this is 2 weeks later!
one of those Facet special fuel pump
Greetings from Mexico
Holy crap! That is a bit on the dodgy side... Rather you than me ha ha.
All these cars were cheap a few decades ago.... now they get sold at high prices...crazy to buy now....
Hey ct I'm looking at 914 rubber and I came across a item that I not familiar with. I can't remember what is the rain tray? I don't think i remember where that was.
Goes under the grill over the engine compartment
if the car has 4 bolt wheels than it should be the 4 cylinder
Is the bug no more ?
Thinking it won't have Rust could mean you smoke HOPIUM alot 🤔
How heavy is that top?
Is this a new project?
Oh I see not that heavy at all wow
Fuel; Guage Sending unit
y e ah I remember that Car with two bodies