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| Racer |
 Nov 27 2018, 07:27 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
So my son sees an ad in the back of Autoweek. "look dad, a 914/6 just like yours".. so I ask if it has tan interior too? well, no, its black, but from the pic it looks nice so I go online to check it out.
https://canepa.com/photo-gallery/1970-porsche-91465840/ A beautiful car. But what annoys me? When I read the ad it says things like "Extremely period-correct restoration" "Extensive list of rare and NOS parts used" and twice mentions "a correct NOS heel pad with new perlon carpet" But then as I scroll through the pics I see 1) questionable lenses (unless a euro car, no sidemarkers or red tailights) 2) wrong rear valance (looks like a -4 valance) 3) Really? 400 miles on the odo? is there a reason why folks reset the odo after a restoration? 4) Didn't see a jack handle 5) Ride height seems a little low (certainly not OEM), but that is subjective 6) I thought the underside of the front trunk and floorpans are body colored.. not black.. (at least on mine its body colored.. and on my 70-4 it was body colored) On the other hand, I sure wish mine was that clean. wow. Maybe I am just griping, but wondered what others thought of this example. |
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| Retroracer |
Nov 27 2018, 01:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 622 Joined: 7-July 13 From: Bend OR Member No.: 16,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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It is a nice looking vehicle up close. The lenses & ride height issues are somewhat easy to deal with - but agree that the expectation from these guys is nothing less than perfect. Thats what you are paying for...
BUT If I was signing the check, I'd like to know what the story is behind the fairly obvious repair on the front right strut mount area? - Tony |
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| SirAndy |
Nov 27 2018, 04:32 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,945 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Retroracer @ Nov 27 2018, 11:04 AM)  I'd like to know what the story is behind the fairly obvious repair on the front right strut mount area? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Ugly welds too, looks like she had some work done in the past ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
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| Tdskip |
Nov 29 2018, 07:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,702 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 27 2018, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(Retroracer @ Nov 27 2018, 11:04 AM) I'd like to know what the story is behind the fairly obvious repair on the front right strut mount area? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Ugly welds too, looks like she had some work done in the past ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Here? Looks like the same stress cracking as on a blue car I looked at in SoCal. I'm going to start a new thread on this to talk about / learn how to repair that correctly,  |
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| gms |
Nov 29 2018, 09:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,708 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 1,785 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Tdskip @ Nov 29 2018, 07:41 AM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 27 2018, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(Retroracer @ Nov 27 2018, 11:04 AM) I'd like to know what the story is behind the fairly obvious repair on the front right strut mount area? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Ugly welds too, looks like she had some work done in the past ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Here? Looks like the same stress cracking as on a blue car I looked at in SoCal. I'm going to start a new thread on this to talk about / learn how to repair that correctly, There are no cracks here, there was originally (factory 914/6s) tar around the top mounting area of the strut. This restoration started with a very clean chassis although I would agree that the black underside was a mistake. |
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| defianty |
Nov 29 2018, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None  |
QUOTE(gms @ Nov 29 2018, 03:01 PM) QUOTE(Tdskip @ Nov 29 2018, 07:41 AM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Nov 27 2018, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(Retroracer @ Nov 27 2018, 11:04 AM) I'd like to know what the story is behind the fairly obvious repair on the front right strut mount area? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Ugly welds too, looks like she had some work done in the past ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Here? Looks like the same stress cracking as on a blue car I looked at in SoCal. I'm going to start a new thread on this to talk about / learn how to repair that correctly, There are no cracks here, there was originally (factory 914/6s) tar around the top mounting area of the strut. This restoration started with a very clean chassis although I would agree that the black underside was a mistake. Yep that's exactly my thinking as I mentioned in the other thread. |
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Racer 914/6 at Canepa Nov 27 2018, 07:27 AM
sithot If Marco Gerace had anything to do with it I'm... Nov 27 2018, 07:42 AM GeorgeRud If Canepa’s folks have been through it, it’s p... Nov 27 2018, 09:01 AM ConeDodger
So my son sees an ad in the back of Autoweek. ... Nov 27 2018, 09:16 AM Larmo63 I'd take it. Nov 27 2018, 09:46 AM sixnotfour The disclaimer statement at the end covers it all.... Nov 27 2018, 10:39 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com It is a very nice car, and yes is too low in the f... Nov 27 2018, 10:41 AM
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It is a very nice car, and yes is too low in the ... Nov 27 2018, 11:11 AM Cairo94507 Beautiful car. :drooley: :trophy: :beer2: Nov 27 2018, 11:26 AM Racer hmm.. I see a radio in the dash.. but no antenna ?... Nov 27 2018, 12:01 PM sixnotfour Bernie wanted $125k when he had it for sale..... Nov 27 2018, 12:53 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com yes but we do not want to pick it apart, Andy, too... Nov 27 2018, 04:43 PM SirAndy There are no cracks here, there was originally (fa... Nov 29 2018, 12:02 PM davep The C13 option group on the COA should be interpre... Nov 28 2018, 10:08 PM sithot Marco’s car, not this one.
https://m.youtube.co... Nov 29 2018, 06:40 AM Gustl I noticed the lack of drain tubes under the spare ... Dec 7 2018, 06:19 AM Mike Fitton
I noticed the lack of drain tubes under the spare... Dec 7 2018, 08:06 AM Mike Fitton As George said the seat inserts are not original, ... Nov 29 2018, 07:55 AM ConeDodger
As George said the seat inserts are not original,... Dec 2 2018, 05:38 PM Mike Fitton
As George said the seat inserts are not original... Dec 2 2018, 05:49 PM sixnotfour :blink: Nov 29 2018, 11:54 AM sixnotfour Not cracks or welds ..the factory seal has been br... Nov 29 2018, 12:19 PM SirAndy
Not cracks or welds ..the factory seal has been b... Nov 29 2018, 01:05 PM sixnotfour true view , It depends how much was piled on and m... Nov 29 2018, 02:26 PM gcrotvik It has a front license plate bracket on the rear b... Dec 2 2018, 01:41 PM Matty900 We stopped by Canepa for their open house before R... Dec 2 2018, 04:08 PM Mike Fitton Sure looks like a dash cover to me. Dec 2 2018, 05:04 PM Racer
Sure looks like a dash cover to me.
Agreed.
It... Dec 3 2018, 07:19 AM Mike Fitton
Sure looks like a dash cover to me.
Agreed.
I... Dec 3 2018, 07:28 AM gcrotvik Double post. Sorry. Dec 3 2018, 09:55 AM Matty900
Sure looks like a dash cover to me.
Agreed.
I... Dec 3 2018, 03:30 PM thelogo Should be selling for 99 k $
Im sure it wou... Dec 3 2018, 02:37 PM larryM :confused:
"A long time ago in a galaxy far... Dec 6 2018, 11:21 PM billsimmeth
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"A long time ago in a galaxy fa... Dec 7 2018, 07:12 AM porschetub Bunch of stuff not right on this car found by folk... Dec 8 2018, 10:03 PM sixnotfour
it was not built for sale to anyone specific........ Dec 8 2018, 10:06 PM 914bub I don't have a lot of respect for Canepa cars.... Dec 8 2018, 10:14 PM KELTY360
I don't have a lot of respect for Canepa cars... Dec 8 2018, 11:58 PM 914bub I don't know where else he might be recruiting... Dec 9 2018, 12:23 AM |
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