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After a couple of years of not having any interesting piece of automotive history taking up garage space, I bought a very nice Porsche 914/6:
I haven't done much with/to it yet. It needs very little, though I have started a wish list (in no particular order):
- Pedal cluster - done
- Shift linkage wear items - done
- Gel cell battery - done (Optima 34/800R)
- Zapf wiring diagram
- Turbo tie rod kit
- Short shift kit
- Top windshield seal kit
- Right side exterior door handle
- Early-style upholstery bits
- Inertia reel seat belts
- H4 headlights
Mailing Lists, Web Forums
The Internet is awash in 914 support groups of one sort or another. Here are a few places I've stumbled upon so far:
- 914world.com
- This site has a very active web-based forum with a very chatty, very knowledgable group of participants. It seems like lots of small specialty suppliers participate in the forum.
- Rennlist
- This site hosts forums and mailing lists related to 914s and other Porsche models. Haven't had a chance to check out the forum much. I recently subscribed to their 914 mailing list.
- Pelican Parts
- This vendor is big on forums and tech support. They run their own forums and have staff members who are active in other places like the Rennlist 914 mailing list and 914club.com's forum. Seem like all around great folks.
Vendors
There are plenty of companies selling all sorts of parts for 914s, from parts for restoration to go-fast bits. Here are some I've come across:
- Automobile Atlanta
- Mittlemotor Gmbh
- Paragon Products
- Pelican Parts
- Windrush Evolutions
- PMO High Performance Carburetors
- Patrick Motorsports
There are also many much smaller outfits (often just individuals) doing good for 914s. Here are a few:
- Eric Shea offers rebuilt pedal clusters and brake calipers. I bought his pedal cluster. Nice!
- Art Zapf has the only available 914/6 color wiring diagrams.
- Garold Shaffer's 77+-year-old mom(!) makes a service cover many 914 owners swear by (not at). Got me one of them too!