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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ PPI in Las Angeles
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 12:03 PM
Sorry to keep bugging people about PPIs. But I'd rather bug you all for a couple of days, and get the right thing, rather than buy a POS, and be pissed for a few years.
Here's the car.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/68916671.html
I just talked to the guy. Name is Brad. It was his Dad's car, original owner, and he's passed so he's selling it. Original FI. Looks like a 1.8. So it'll be a DOG to drive, but if the structure is good, I've got a good 1.7 here at home.
He says he is in LA off of SunSet by Dogers Stadium. I've got his number if anyone can swing by and take a look for me. He said any time is good.
Thanks guys...hopefully I won't need to keep posting PPI requests...
Posted by: McMark Apr 18 2005, 12:04 PM
Maybe this could be a WCC event. 70 914s roll up for the biggest PPI in history. 
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 12:08 PM
I'm hoping to take delivery of SOMETHING on Friday...I've got it down to 3 cars...but this one just popped up...
That WOULD be funny though...
"Mind if I come over with a few friends to take a look at it?"
Posted by: Joe Sharp Apr 18 2005, 12:11 PM
I like it and there is a great burger stand close.
Joe
Posted by: Mueller Apr 18 2005, 12:18 PM
| QUOTE |
| Looks like a 1.8. So it'll be a DOG to drive, but if the structure is good, I've got a good 1.7 here at home. |
whoever started this BS needs to be kicked in the balls
nothing wrong with a 1.8 motor or FI....PERIOD !!!!!!
I do like those hub caps on the car....
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 12:25 PM
I wasn't knocking the FI...just the 1.8. (I'm used to my 2.0)
I'm probably going to end up re-doing another 914 soon, so cheaper is better right now. Just looking for a solid starting point. one-owner cars make me smile too.
Posted by: aircooledboy Apr 18 2005, 12:29 PM
Wow, does that look like a nice 2k car. 
SWEEET!!!!!! This was post #914 for me. 
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 12:32 PM
Yeah, he said the body was in real good shape. But we have all heard that before. I forgot to ask about the trunks, but I DID get the vin
4712904657
Anyone???
Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2005, 12:53 PM
Being a '71, the only way it would be a 1.8 POS is if they bought a Genex Rebuilt or changed engines...It would be the "powerful" 1.7 you speak so highly of.
He's only about 35 miles below Camarillo.
" Long Train A Runnin' "
Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2005, 12:56 PM
| QUOTE (McMark @ Apr 18 2005, 11:04 AM) |
| Maybe this could be a WCC event. 70 914s roll up for the biggest PPI in history. |
It would either turn into a fistfight between the PPIers or the guy would haul out an Ooozzzzie and shot us all for bashin' his car.
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 12:58 PM
Ok, enough...I apologise for knocking the almighty 1.8. 
I've driven all three in the past, and the 1.8 was a turd compared to the 1.7 and 2.0s that I've had access to.
Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2005, 01:07 PM
Slower than a Turd if it was the smog engine!
Genex told me they would not rebuild a 1.7.....they would only produce a 1.8 and 2.0.
Nobody is bashing a potential buyer from Shaker Heights....I jus wanted to piss off Mike.
Posted by: Type 4 Apr 18 2005, 01:30 PM
[SIZE=1][SIZE=1][SIZE=1]Tell him if he brings it by I will take a look at it for you.
He is about 45 min away on the freeway, from my house or Scotts.
Posted by: bondo Apr 18 2005, 01:54 PM
I would highly reccomend that car over mine, if all checks out. It costs more, but from the looks of it you'd get alot more per $ than mine.
As far as mine goes, sorry I haven't gotten you more recent pics, last weekend's events were much more time intensive than expected. I'll try and do it this evening.
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 02:01 PM
| QUOTE (Type 4 @ Apr 18 2005, 02:30 PM) |
| [SIZE=1][SIZE=1][SIZE=1]Tell him if he brings it by I will take a look at it for you. He is about 45 min away on the freeway, from my house or Scotts. |
Thanks, bu tI need someone to go there to look at it. It runs, but he says the parking brake is stuck "on" so it draggs a little.
Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2005, 03:42 PM
| QUOTE (CptTripps @ Apr 18 2005, 01:01 PM) | ||
Thanks, bu tI need someone to go there to look at it. It runs, but he says the parking brake is stuck "on" so it draggs a little. |
As in "stuck rear calipers".........or..........the hand brake cables are so corroded they won't release.
#1 is a bad problem
#2 can be taken care of with bolt cutters.
Edit...you buy it, I have a set of good to go rears that will fit that you can have to drive it home!
Posted by: markb Apr 18 2005, 03:57 PM
Hmmm, the ad was deleted. Did he sell it already?
Posted by: Mueller Apr 18 2005, 04:02 PM
| QUOTE (markb @ Apr 18 2005, 02:57 PM) |
| Hmmm, the ad was deleted. Did he sell it already? |
Zois bought it...going to wash it, add some new vinyl decals to it and sell it for $6,000
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 04:08 PM
Fuch....you gotta be kidding me....
Posted by: Mueller Apr 18 2005, 04:12 PM
| QUOTE (CptTripps @ Apr 18 2005, 03:08 PM) |
| Fuch....you gotta be kidding me.... |
bummer.....that is the problem sometimes posting cars for sale...others see it and want it for themselves...did you talk to the guy?
hopefully he pulled the ad thinking you'll buy it for sure...........
Posted by: bondo Apr 18 2005, 04:16 PM
Or maybe slits bought it for you and is installing rear calipers right now.
Posted by: Headrage Apr 18 2005, 04:18 PM
It's still coming up for me.
Posted by: Kargeek Apr 18 2005, 04:25 PM
The ad was deleted....If he still has it...
I'll be in the area tomorrow, Tuesday...I have to go to N. Hollywood and could stop by on my way back home in the afternoon. I'll be on the 5 fwy and going right past Dodger stadium. PM me and let me know if I can help. Dave Hall
Posted by: SLITS Apr 18 2005, 04:29 PM
Naw, he read the post about the PPI fistfight and 70 teeners descending on his neighborhood......I'd delete the ad and run too!
Call him......
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 04:31 PM
No, it's deleted.
If someone here bought it because I pointed it out, that'd be enough for me to stop coming here...give me a break.
I talked to the guy for about 30min today. I told him that I thought it'd be good, but I'd want a set of eyes out there to look it over for me. He said "No prob, I'll look forward to it." and that was the last we talked.
Anywho...the guy's name is Brad Miller. 213-482-4422
Tell him I sent you, and we'll see what happened.
Thanks guys...
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 05:52 PM
Ok...it's still for sale. He just got an offer on it, and was waiting to talk to me before he sells it.
PLEASE can I get someone over there tonight, or on Wednesday? He's out all day tomorrow.
Thanks gang!
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 18 2005, 08:20 PM
Talked to the owner again tonight. Sounds like a pretty good runner for me...just as long as it's solid.
Anyone here in the Hollywood area?
Posted by: skline Apr 18 2005, 09:05 PM
Come on, someone up in the LA area needs to go check this out for him. He is a club member and should get the same respect as a local. If I was any closer to it I would do it for him but it's a 45 minute drive at least and I have to get my car done or I wont be going to WCC. Someone help him out here.
This will be a good bump anyway. 
Posted by: SLITS Apr 19 2005, 12:06 AM
Bumperoooo
I can't do it from Riverside and won't be in that area this week...
Posted by: skline Apr 19 2005, 08:38 AM
Anyone in that area?? He is running out of time. I have work today and cars to finish all this week or I would do it myself. Who is in the LA area? I am sure you have asked favors from other members, time to pay it back.
Posted by: bondo Apr 19 2005, 10:06 AM
I can't believe nobody has perked up and done this PPI yet.. Don't make him buy my car!
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 19 2005, 11:08 AM
Yeah, I huess everybody is busy...
Found this one in VICTORVILLE...wherever the hell that is. (Half-way between Vegas and LA I guess.)
1.8, single carb.
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/4/78761104.htm
And this one...
http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/4/9/79059349.htm
It's in ESCONDIDO.
Anyone out there???
Posted by: SLITS Apr 19 2005, 11:17 AM
| QUOTE (CptTripps @ Apr 19 2005, 10:08 AM) |
| Yeah, I huess everybody is busy... Found this one in VICTORVILLE...wherever the hell that is. (Half-way between Vegas and LA I guess.) 1.8, single carb. http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/0/4/78761104.htm And this one... http://adcache.collectorcartraderonline.com/10/4/9/79059349.htm It's in ESCONDIDO. Anyone out there??? |
Victorville is approximately 33 miles from San Bernardino, CA (which is about 30 miles from the Center of LA). It is located on I-15 between Barstow (Hey Jarheads) and San Bernardino (Murder Capital of the World) in the high desert. If the guy selling it name's Vince....be careful.
Escondido is about 40 miles north of San Diego on I_215
Sorry, can't make either one for ya....
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 19 2005, 11:21 AM
| QUOTE |
| If the guy selling it name's Vince....be careful. |
Nope..it's Josh.
I may fly in a day early and run around doing PPIs of my own then...
Posted by: bondo Apr 19 2005, 11:26 AM
| QUOTE (CptTripps @ Apr 19 2005, 10:08 AM) |
| single carb. |
Now THAT will be anemic no matter what engine you put it on.
Posted by: skline Apr 19 2005, 01:52 PM
| QUOTE (bondo @ Apr 19 2005, 10:26 AM) | ||
Now THAT will be anemic no matter what engine you put it on. |
I dont know about that, I am only running a single carb on the Chalon.
Posted by: CptTripps Apr 19 2005, 09:52 PM
I know the problem...I mis-spelled Los Angeles! THAT'S why nobody can get out to look at it for me...nobody knows where 'Las Angeles' is!
Looks like I'll have to do it myself on Friday after I fly in...
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