My new purchase.......what is it?

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 9:51 am

#649273

Went and picked this up last week with the girlfriend. I got to buy the car, she got to drag me into every shop on Chappel St, Melbourne...man theres a lot of shops on that street.
Anywho, Id NEVER driven one of these things before. It meant for a nervewracking drive out of Melbourne up to Sydney. Still to get plates on it as the lady removed the personal plates before I purchased. It needs a couple of front suspension/tie rod boots replaced. Anyone know of Vintage friendly pink slip shops in Sydney?
Cheers,
Steve

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11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 10:06 am

#649277

Its a Porsche 914/916 depending on what engine it has..... and it should handle great being a mid engine design

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 10:36 am

#649279

916s had diffrent wheel arches.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 11:09 am

#649287

Hi

You look like a tall guy, how do you fit in it? Nice car BTW.

Steve

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12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 4:22 pm

#649317

11CAB wrote:Its a Porsche 914/916 depending on what engine it has..... and it should handle great being a mid engine design

They are all 914's arent they??

Just one is called a 914/6?
Dont think there s a 916?

Whatever - give Richard a call at V Force - there is a couple of 914's floating round the shop at the moment

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thugbug Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Mar 2008 · 1 Jun 2008, 5:29 pm

#649323

Hey, nice one Hutcho. I see your mood is Hyde - now you got your new ride does this mean there`s a bit of Jeckyl to be expected from you?

OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 1 Jun 2008, 5:44 pm

#649331

thugbug wrote:Hey, nice one Hutcho. I see your mood is Hyde - now you got your new ride does this mean there`s a bit of Jeckyl to be expected from you?

Probabley only when he has to go shopping for hours on end with the better half

Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 5:46 pm

#649332

Bizarre wrote:
11CAB wrote:Its a Porsche 914/916 depending on what engine it has..... and it should handle great being a mid engine design
They are all 914's arent they??

Just one is called a 914/6?
Dont think there s a 916?

Here's a 916 for sale for a cool $325,000
http://914-6.blogspot.com/2006/12/1972-porsche-916-for-sale-325000.html

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GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 1 Jun 2008, 8:01 pm

#649385

Yeap see what you mean bout the rims, Yeah Gasburners would be very cool...........

SORRY BOUT THAT!

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 1 Jun 2008, 8:20 pm

#649392

2 ltr's look good on these too. Nice pick up👍

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Jun 2008, 8:38 am

#649449

Thanks Guys. Well, Im about 5'11. It does have a very low roof line. Just below my belly button. It really does feel like your ass is on the ground when sitting in it but once your in, its very roomy! You can stretch your legs straight out in front of you and theres still more room! Like being in a go cart. Sticks to the road very well.
Couple of bits and pieces I need, Ill have to give Richard a call.
Thugbug/Towdster...there was definately a bit of Jekyl coming out after 4 hours of shopping.
11Cab, That is one expensive VW/Porsche!
Yeah Ol, see! Man, Ive been looking and asking around everywhere and I cant even find a set of Rivieras! Where have all the wheels gone? Grey, Id LOVE a set of 2 ltr Fuchs.....got some? ;-)

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 2 Jun 2008, 10:23 am

#649465

there are a copy of sets of 2 ltr rims about, I think a few trader around have the repro ones, I'll try and dig up any info I can find.
How easy is it to go to 5x130 on that??

SORRY BOUT THAT!

Euro_67 Wolfsburg Wizard

690 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 2 Jun 2008, 8:58 pm

#649611

Nice 914, I had 2.0l wheels on my beetle. they were american eagle repros, and were great value.
check out classic vee dub. They list them, but currently out of stock. Might be able to get them in for you

www.classicveedub.com.au

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Jun 2008, 5:08 pm

#649823

Thanks, guys...

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Jun 2008, 5:51 pm

#649846

I have always liked the 914/ 6 i always thought they looked like they were going backwards all the time

and RED is always fastest get some gas burners

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

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Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2008, 2:02 pm

#650334

If anyone has any Rivieras, 2ltrs, Gasburners, 16' Fuchs, Mahles etc let me know! I dont car if theyre 4 or 5 stud!
Ta...

thugbug Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Mar 2008 · 5 Jun 2008, 2:57 pm

#650343

I saw a real sweet 914/6 at V force today. But they do sit low. Reckon you`d need one of those jason lift chairs to help you out of the cabin.