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2mAn |
Nov 17 2013, 06:31 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Hello everyone. Name is Simon. Ive been a Porsche fan for a long time. I'm not quite financially ready for a 911, and always had a weird love for the 914.I've always owned German cars, mostly pre93 watercooled VWs and a couple of BMWs. I get wild ideas and try to do as much research before I get too deep into it. Without going into too much detail about the next wild idea, I'll give some simple details and ask some questions from the experts, or at least those who pretend to be experts! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
Found a rolling chassis on the LA Craigslist. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/4191354512.html Ad states it has rust and he wasnt lying. There was some behind the seat. There was some more under the taillight and across the pan that goes across the trunk under the taillights. Im not too worried about that. I know wire wheeling the paint will reveal more than the few holes I saw, but Im more concerned about the floorpans. Are replacement panels available or what is the typical plan of attack? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) Also, the current "owner" doesn't know much about 914s so when I asked him about the hell hole, he had no idea what or where it was. It was disappointing because I dont know where it is either! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Ok, enough from me. Time for some pics... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734716.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734716.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734716.3.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734717.4.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734717.5.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734717.6.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734717.7.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img.photobucket.com-16644-1384734717.8.jpg) run and hide?? |
Spoke |
Nov 18 2013, 07:09 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,994 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
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Looks like the blinkers are Euro. The Fuchs wheels will have markings on the back of them in the webbing. Couple of questions: 1) What is your budget? There are nice 914s out there for +$4k out there. 2) What is your goal of the new car? Drive it? Work on it for months w/o driving it? The main thing to look for in the 914 is rust. After that, look for rust. Then when you're done looking, look for more rust. Engines, transmissions and suspensions can be changed. Also get someone on this site to go with you to look at the car. It always helps to have a knowledgeable eye looking at the car. Good luck. |
2mAn |
Nov 18 2013, 10:52 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Looks like the blinkers are Euro. The Fuchs wheels will have markings on the back of them in the webbing. Couple of questions: 1) What is your budget? There are nice 914s out there for +$4k out there. 2) What is your goal of the new car? Drive it? Work on it for months w/o driving it? The main thing to look for in the 914 is rust. After that, look for rust. Then when you're done looking, look for more rust. Engines, transmissions and suspensions can be changed. Also get someone on this site to go with you to look at the car. It always helps to have a knowledgeable eye looking at the car. Good luck. So, should I look for rust? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Im trying to start fairly inexpensive (hopefully less than 2k). I'd prefer a somewhat complete roller as I intend to install a motor thats in my garage. I was sent a PM by a board member that I am waiting for pics and more details. I mostly want something thats not totally original as I like to modify things and dont want to ruin a "purist" car. I want to molest it without being crucified!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) I have an E30 that will be my daily driver once the new engine is done being built and this is the one I want to play with slowly.The 914 will probably be non-op'd after a little while when I start to do my motor swap, unless its a rolling chassis in which case, it will already be non-op'd until I am done with it. |
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