Discovery of 4742914807, yes a LE |
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Discovery of 4742914807, yes a LE |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 9 2019, 07:06 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
So not really a discovery as I have known about this LE for 15yrs or so. Long story short guy has had a "collection" of old British cars and other collectable cars in various stages of disrepair. You can see some of the outside collection in this post of mine from 2012.CLICK HERE
Due to health reasons he is no longer able to work on his many projects. Fast forward to a few weeks ago I get a call about the LE. He is ready to let it go. It was in rough shape back 15+ years ago. Made a deal and dragged it home today. This by far is the WORST trashed interior I have ever seen. This is what happens when racoons get inside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Anyway it is at my house now. Longs are solid, trunk floors are not bad hell hole will need attention. I have the front bumper and two rims, but missing the rest for now. I am sure they will turn up as the pole barn gets cleaned out of the many many parts laying around. Tomorrows project is to by a good particle respirator, long rubber gloves and clean out the inside so I can see just how bad the floor pan is, my guess not good. My plan for now is clean out the inside, free up the brakes so it rolls better then it will get stored away in a friends old shop for the winter. Come spring I may sell the racecar and start the LONG road of brining this LE back to life. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
burton73 |
Nov 9 2019, 07:26 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,655 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
It will be nice and a very good investment
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PanelBilly |
Nov 9 2019, 07:34 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,840 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Did you get the engine?
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bkrantz |
Nov 9 2019, 08:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,065 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That's a hell of an interior.
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GaroldShaffer |
Nov 9 2019, 08:47 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
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914-300Hemi |
Nov 9 2019, 08:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,367 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks a great project. Wish you luck
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Tdskip |
Nov 9 2019, 09:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,697 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Whoa - quiet a while ago that I had dinner, the interior something else.
Glad she is in good hands and please keep us posted. Congratulations |
FlacaProductions |
Nov 9 2019, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,737 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool - there have been worse starting points!
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Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 9 2019, 10:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,249 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Save them all! And good on you for holding out for 15 years, sometimes it takes that long. I just bought three cars that I found 13 years ago.
This one looks like a keeper! |
bdstone914 |
Nov 9 2019, 11:29 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,673 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
My friend had a 356 Carrera roller that raccons did their thing on the interior. I told to sell it as patina. He took it to the quarter car wash and blasted out the racoon poop. Got $52.5 k for it.
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Unobtanium-inc |
Nov 10 2019, 11:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,249 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Raccoons are no joke. I once bought a whole barn one time, one whole shelf was MFI pumps. I did chase the raccoons out, but didn't look to close at all the stuff, it was an all or nothing deal. Once we did the deal and started loading, I started grabbing pumps, the nesting from the coons had been full of piss, and it rotted the bottom of the pumps, so I went from having about $10,000 worth of pumps to a bunch of door stops.
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sixnotfour |
Nov 10 2019, 12:50 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,525 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
that dash top is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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Creamsicle New Zealand |
Nov 10 2019, 01:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 83 Joined: 5-February 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,403 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
Well done good on you for saving this LE
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jagalyn |
Nov 10 2019, 01:15 PM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
Looks likes a nice car...
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abes914 |
Nov 10 2019, 01:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 30-March 11 From: Long Beach Member No.: 12,880 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats and good luck.
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GaroldShaffer |
Nov 10 2019, 08:20 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
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TonyA |
Nov 10 2019, 09:22 PM
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Nachmal Group: Members Posts: 537 Joined: 17-November 16 From: Hilltown PA Member No.: 20,596 Region Association: North East States |
Congratulations...on the bright side looks like you have an original shift knob.
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JamesM |
Nov 11 2019, 10:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,965 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
that vin is ~50 from my Bee. Probably built in the same week... maybe even the same day.
Cool Looks pretty solid.... post some "after washing" pictures |
Chris H. |
Nov 11 2019, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,043 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Looks pretty good for a midwest car.
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pete000 |
Nov 11 2019, 12:50 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
Now that's a "Fixer"
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