Brought a 74 2.0 from a yunkjard |
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Brought a 74 2.0 from a yunkjard |
Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 07:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
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iankarr |
Mar 16 2016, 07:10 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,512 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Are you thinking of restoring it? You might want to consider parting it out since you'll probably make some decent dough...and put that into a car that's starting out in better shape. Post more pics!
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Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 07:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is the Album link Here
(I took the carbs out to restore so they arent on the pictures) |
Sedonut |
Mar 16 2016, 07:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 18-May 14 From: Sedona, AZ Member No.: 17,367 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The type of title is important for future value. If it has a salvage title I might part it out. Check for rust. Lots of threads here on what to look for. From what I can see of your pictures, that car may have a lot more rust than you think.
If it has a clear title, maybe worth doing. |
Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 07:28 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
unfortunately its salvage and on the rust issue i did check under the car and rocker panels since its what you guys say its what is normally the issue with the rust
and on the restoration topic thats what i plan on doing it since its gonna be my car for university here on mexico. |
era vulgaris |
Mar 16 2016, 07:32 PM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
Wow that cowl is baaaaaaaaaad. Judging by the interior, it looks like someone cared about that car at one point. Sad when you see them deteriorate like that. I'd part it out. If the rest of the interior is as nice as the dash you should be able to make your money back just on that. What's salvageable from the rest of the car will put you in the black.
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Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 07:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
yea i found it strange why they threw it out to the yunkyard.... well it has corbeau seats and when i took it for a quick check i found it has bilstein yellows on the front and rear,also it has some kind of emergency battery disconnect and has 2 extra odometer on the drivers side..
(Might snap a picture to show what im talking about if i dont make much sense |
CatDaddy60 |
Mar 16 2016, 07:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 30-January 13 From: Austin Tx Member No.: 15,451 Region Association: Southwest Region |
yea i found it strange why they threw it out to the yunkyard.... well it has corbeau seats and when i took it for a quick check i found it has bilstein yellows on the front and rear,also it has some kind of emergency battery disconnect and has 2 extra odometer on the drivers side.. (Might snap a picture to show what im talking about if i dont make much sense Second odometers were used for road Rallye competition but good luck with the restoration |
Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 07:59 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
Might check whats really on the engine since im quite curios if the odometers where for show or if this car was a rally proyect.
and thanks for the words catdaddy60 i hope everything goes smooth but that might be wishful thinking since well....its a junkyard car. |
xperu |
Mar 16 2016, 08:05 PM
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TEXAS Group: Members Posts: 597 Joined: 13-June 06 From: League City Texas Member No.: 6,213 Region Association: None |
So i recently brought this 74 2.0 from a yunkjard (for the price of 1300 dollars) it has some minor rust nothing too serious and to my surprise it starts (has dual 44 idf carbs) so what you guys think about it ? will post rest of the pictures in a link Good for you, compared to some of the rust repair challenges I have seen on this site, the body work in front of you seams very achievable. Keep it in one piece, fix it and drive a fun car. Mike (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif) |
Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 08:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks mike ill keep updating on here about the progress. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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banananose914 |
Mar 16 2016, 08:23 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 20-November 13 From: california Member No.: 16,681 Region Association: None |
Hey Pacqs. Here's the bottom line. You found a car from a junkyard that actually runs. Few members here can say that about most any 914 that they have purchased from anywhere. At least without spending more than what you did. Clean up the car, get it dialed in the way you want it, then decide where you want to go with it. The car needs some attention, but you will learn a lot along the way to making it right. As you progress through it, you can decide if it's worth it or not. When you drive it, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you saved a worthwhile car. A venerable 914 no less. Let the lesson begin.
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GaroldShaffer |
Mar 16 2016, 08:31 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 |
Has early square rear bumper and looks to have Engman's racing pedals. I say enjoy your time fixing it up and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) the heck out of it.
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boxsterfan |
Mar 16 2016, 09:42 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Take the rocker panels off and show us pics. Also show us pics of the hell hole.
That front cowl looks wasted. If that was the only thing rusted badly, that could be fixed with a donor. Unfortunately, rust never sleeps and could be bad throughout the car. I wouldn't drive it until I knew it wasn't going to collapse in half on me. That being said, as others pointed out those bumpers are worth some money. The dash, steering wheel, instruments, engine and many other parts are worth some money. If you parted it out, you would definitely get your money back. You should have haggled the junkyard for an even lower price! :-) |
Pacqs |
Mar 16 2016, 10:03 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
willo try to get pictures under the panels and the hellhole tomorrow
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Elliot Cannon |
Mar 17 2016, 12:10 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
From the position of the spark plugs, isn't that a 1.7? I would strip everything I could off of it and sell the tub real cheap to someone back east. They might be happy to have it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Pacqs |
Mar 17 2016, 12:41 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 23 Joined: 22-November 15 From: san ysidro Member No.: 19,391 Region Association: Southern California |
The car has a GA code stamped on a sticker in engine with the vin number etc, but i have tried to locate both engine codes from the 1.8,2.0 but i havent seen any on the engine but it might been below some of the gunk i havent cleaned.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Mar 17 2016, 05:32 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,309 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Plug location says 1.7/1.8. Not a 2L. Oil filler neck says 1.8L.
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mepstein |
Mar 17 2016, 06:22 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
From the position of the spark plugs, isn't that a 1.7? I would strip everything I could off of it and sell the tub real cheap to someone back east. They might be happy to have it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Even us east coast guys know, looking at that cowl, it's a very rusty tub. |
DRPHIL914 |
Mar 17 2016, 06:34 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,808 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
lots of good parts on the car , but rust in cowl is bad,
the speaker pods in car are nice, they were couple hundred dollars -- aftermarket from Morph and 914AP(now with 914rubber.com) like Mark said, someone put some time and effort into cleanind and customizing the interior, if car ran you have a motor you could take and put into a tub with less rust. but if you have skills and time you can keep it, fix it. Good luck, phil |
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