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gerryd
post Dec 21 2013, 08:23 PM
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I just bought a 914 at an auction today and im a little confused.....it has the emblems 914-6 and has the 6 motor but my vin (as written on paper, not on car....cant see its dark) as i researched comes up as a 914-4. is there any sure tell tell sign if this was a conversion, a mistake on the title, or what not...thanks for any input, gerry
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post Dec 21 2013, 08:28 PM
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I just bought a 914 at an auction today and im a little confused.....it has the emblems 914-6 and has the 6 motor but my vin (as written on paper, not on car....cant see its dark) as i researched comes up as a 914-4. is there any sure tell tell sign if this was a conversion, a mistake on the title, or what not...thanks for any input, gerry


Check Vin Number on driver's windshield column. If the first three numbers are 471 it is a four. I think all four's had the key ignition on steering column. The sixes were on the dash.
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post Dec 21 2013, 08:28 PM
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Does the vin start with 914? If not, it is probably a conversion car. More info and pics will help tell for sure.

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post Dec 21 2013, 08:29 PM
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Since your car is a 71, the vin would start w/ 471 for a 4cyl. If it's a six the vin starts w/ 914.
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post Dec 21 2013, 08:43 PM
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i will get pics in a.m. for everyone....the ignition is on dash left of the steering wheel, and i will check for the vin on the windshield column....however not bad for $200
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post Dec 21 2013, 08:44 PM
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i will get pics in a.m. for everyone....the ignition is on dash left of the steering wheel, and i will check for the vin on the windshield column....however not bad for $200

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post Dec 21 2013, 08:46 PM
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i also forgot add that i will be restoring it so any links or referrals as to some respected parts suppliers will be handy......parking the v-8 chevy circle tracker for a new 914 hobby, so all the advice is appreciated
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post Dec 21 2013, 09:14 PM
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i will get pics in a.m. for everyone....the ignition is on dash left of the steering wheel, and i will check for the vin on the windshield column....however not bad for $200

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No doubt! I'd bet selling that steering column alone would cover the costs. That's a hell of a deal!

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post Dec 21 2013, 09:23 PM
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......parking the v-8 chevy circle tracker for a new 914 hobby, so all the advice is appreciated

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Here is a couple of pics of what I have been wrenching on when I havent been working on my 914 !!!!


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post Dec 21 2013, 10:04 PM
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Also check the VIN tag on the driver's side door jamb

$200.? The components are worth a lot more than that, even if the car is beyond repair.

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Also, check the VIN database and update as needed ... click here
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post Dec 22 2013, 12:16 AM
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post Dec 22 2013, 05:06 AM
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post Dec 22 2013, 11:40 AM
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post Dec 22 2013, 05:02 PM
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post Dec 22 2013, 05:23 PM
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