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My search for a 914 |
iwanta914-6 |
Mar 30 2016, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
I have a possible opportunity to acquire a 1971 914.
Is there anything other than rust that I need to be concerned about with the 71? This particular car has the shift linkage disassembled because a mechanic was going to replace some bushings but left the seller high and dry after taking it apart. This isn't my ideal 914. It's a non-appearance version, so no chrome bumpers, no chrome trim, no sail vinyl. I don't mind the steel wheels with the "nipple" caps. Not a fan of the fixed passenger seat or the tail shift transmission. Also it's my least favorite color for a 914, red. Of course over time many of these can be changed. The price is right though if the motor runs as the owner says and is as solid as the owner states. |
Chris H. |
Apr 25 2016, 09:06 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 |
You should call Brad Mayeur at 914 LTD to see what he might have or know of. Garold Schaffer also finds a good one around here every once in a while.
It's good you're passing on the red car if you don't have strong repair skills. Just FYI if you poked these bubbles with a screwdriver it would most likely go right through the panel. Also note that the door does not seem to line up correctly. It might not be fully closed but if it's hard to close that's an indication that the body is sagging. That is the driver's side, which is not normally as bad as the passenger side. Once it starts sagging...major repair. |
iwanta914-6 |
Apr 25 2016, 10:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
You should call Brad Mayeur at 914 LTD to see what he might have or know of. Garold Schaffer also finds a good one around here every once in a while. Garold did contact me through my Craigslist ad. He didn't have anything to pass on at the time but also suggested Brad. I sent a message to Brad a couple of weeks ago and he said he might know of something but would get me more info when he got back from Hershey. I messaged him last Tuesday I think and haven't heard anything. I'm sure he's been pretty busy since Hershey. I'm hoping this latest one works out. There's also a 73 that just popped up on Craigslist up near Fargo, ND. Looks nice, just a bit more than what my budget will allow. |
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