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flippa |
Aug 13 2012, 01:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,178 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 7,720 Region Association: North East States |
I think I am an addict, I have a 914 hoarding problem.
I just went to look at a 1973 1.7 this weekend. It is real good looking at 10 feet but it turns out that it is a typical east coast car. It has had the longs repaired once already and it was repainted. Once I started digging into it, I found the hell hole damage was not repaired, and the wall between the passanger compartment & engine bay is rotted out due to the old soundproofing material and it would need a rear floor. I showed the seller all the damage, and he stated "well, this fucher is going to the scrap yard, I want my car trailer back." Really? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Asked him if he would part with the rims, and he threw me a price for the whole car that I couldn't pass up. I am going to evaluate it when I get it home, but have a feeling that it may be too far gone to repair. I bought it for the rims as I really like the look of them. I searched the site but haven't found much information on them. Were these a dealer option? Anyone have any input on them? |
flippa |
Aug 13 2012, 07:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,178 Joined: 7-May 07 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 7,720 Region Association: North East States |
THis is probably a stupid question, but is there a big difference between bug & 914 rims? I thought they were interchangable aside from being wider.
I really like the look of these rims. My 75 1.8 came with steel wheels, and I also have complete sets of Riviera and Fuch wheels. I was planning on using the Fuch, but I really like the look of these. The ATS wheels are 5.5"x15" and they do currently have 185s on them (which are junk). I will have to look at the fender clearances before buying tires. I used to run 205s on my 74 2.0 which had Fuchs. They used to rub the front fenders a little; as I recall my buddy rolled the lip of hte front fenders when he painted it. I have to drop the engine and evaluate if the car is worth saving. THe hell hole looks real bad from the top. I can't tell how bad until I remove the FI brain and other stuff out of the way. The car is not sagging, and the doors close OK. Passenger door gaps are good, but it kinda feels odd when you close it. THe car is fairly unmolested; still has the fuel injection, etc. If it is too far gone it has a ton of good parts on it. Stainless steel heater boxes, brand new starter, most of a factory installed AC system, windshield looks new, newer looking suspention pieces and the rims. I almost talked myself out of going (the wife breaks my chops over the whole car parts hording thing) but I am real glad I took the ride & bought it. |
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