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> Crashed 914 in Malaysia - Opinions please
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:28 PM
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I got a request for parts from this individual in Malaysia who wrecked his 914. I fear that the damage is worse then he thinks and may be difficult if not economically practical to fix the car.
It looks to me the the drivers long is crushed and I would not be surprised if the whole car is bent.
Your opinions please.

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post Dec 30 2009, 10:33 PM
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Hard to really tell from those photos but if they have a Cellette and a door opening fixture It should be repairable. Not cheap and not without a long parts order but repairable.
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:34 PM
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:38 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ...Looks like another parts car to me. It,s tost. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(ME733 @ Dec 30 2009, 08:38 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) ...Looks like another parts car to me. It,s tost. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)


I think it is a right hand drive 3.6Liter isn't it? Not much else for it to donate parts to or get parts from in Asia. I think he pretty much has to fix it.

Much worse has been fixed. His economic reality may be quite different than ours. Body guys probably work for pennies compared with their brethren here.
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:47 PM
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I say anything (almost) is repairable. Feasible? But a new door, longs (like thats not been done before...), sail panel and windshield pilar/ glass, oh and paint and 100 hrs of prep.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:49 PM
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That looks pretty damn bad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) I hope the guy is ok!
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post Dec 30 2009, 10:50 PM
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Wow.... I hope he can fix it.... not many 914s in Malaysia. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

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post Dec 30 2009, 10:51 PM
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Probably pretty rare right hand drive going to its grave ....never get a windscreen in that frame again ....Mite be able to make a racer ...Looks like it was a very nice car before that (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Dec 30 2009, 11:04 PM
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I have personally fixed worse wrecks than that. If they can get it on a Cellette and locate a door fixture they can replace the windsheild frame and long. Like I said, big parts list and big repair but considering this is a right had driver it is likely worth it.
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post Dec 30 2009, 11:24 PM
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He lives in Singapore and the car is one of only two there. He says he can fix it. He'll have to if he wants a 914. Their laws are pretty strict there. I think there is an age limit for cars being imported. It also must be right hand drive.

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post Dec 30 2009, 11:32 PM
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Fix it, it's only money.
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post Dec 30 2009, 11:36 PM
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Sell him a shell, it will be alot easier to swap parts.

Who are we to judge if it's worth it for him to fix. His car, His money......wait for the check to clear first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Dec 30 2009, 11:42 PM
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QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Dec 30 2009, 08:33 PM) *

Hard to really tell from those photos but if they have a Cellette and a door opening fixture It should be repairable. Not cheap and not without a long parts order but repairable.

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post Dec 31 2009, 12:53 AM
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QUOTE(Smitty911 @ Dec 30 2009, 09:36 PM) *

Sell him a shell, it will be alot easier to swap parts.

Who are we to judge if it's worth it for him to fix. His car, His money......wait for the check to clear first. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)


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Chop up a 914 in quarters and send him the shell in 4 pieces. Then it will be bulk steel and not an imported car.

I saw pics of the accident. he was going pretty fast when he wrecked. I'm more suprized he's alive.

Big motor, no roll bar.
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post Dec 31 2009, 12:54 AM
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In Malaysia it is most likely economically feasible to rebuild it. It may not be 100% correct when done, but it will still be the only one there most likely.
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post Dec 31 2009, 04:51 AM
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I wonder if he wants to sell it as is???
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post Dec 31 2009, 08:52 AM
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we have repaired much worse! If it was a cheap four cylinder and rusty it would not be worth it but a clean converted six in Malaysia where the import taxes are 200% it is well worth fixing. 914s pull very easily. New cowl panels and doors are readily available.


QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Dec 30 2009, 09:28 PM) *

I got a request for parts from this individual in Malaysia who wrecked his 914. I fear that the damage is worse then he thinks and may be difficult if not economically practical to fix the car.
It looks to me the the drivers long is crushed and I would not be surprised if the whole car is bent.
Your opinions please.

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post Dec 31 2009, 09:05 AM
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time to fix that puppy
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:23 AM
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Accident photo. There are two 914's in Singapore


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