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| mepstein |
 Sep 17 2012, 09:15 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting  Group: Members Posts: 19,648 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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This thread has a new title (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Scott gave me this 914 because there was too much rust for him to consider repairing. He had thought some minor floor pan repair was all the car needed but once we took it apart, the bad stuff was visible. Don't even ask how the passenger seat was attached, it wasn't. The seat belt mounting points on the longs had all been compromised and some sloppy patches had been welded up and down the longs. There was even an aluminum panel pop riveted to the bottom of the rusty floor pan. Except for some rust in the back of the trunk, the car looks rust free. I jacked the car up in back of the drivers front wheel. Now the door gap is huge on top and the door is stuck shut. When purchasing a 914, always pull the seats, carpet and backpad. Scott has switched all the parts from this car to a rust free tub from CA. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Attached image(s)    
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 17 2012, 09:22 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,852 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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On the plus side, you found alot of tools! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| gothspeed |
Sep 17 2012, 09:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
Aside from the door misalignment ......... I thought I have seen people fix worse examples (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| mepstein |
Sep 17 2012, 09:35 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,648 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(gothspeed @ Sep 17 2012, 11:25 AM)  Aside from the door misalignment ......... I thought I have seen people fix worse examples (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If I can find a solid spot to jump up and down in the middle of the car, I think I can "fix" the door gap and open the door. I think the car is about ready to fold in half. We are going to fix it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Sep 17 2012, 09:39 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,648 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 17 2012, 11:22 AM) Tools are just to show some rust through areas. I'm surprised the passenger didn't drop out of the escape hatch while driving. |
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| Nürburg Nomad |
Sep 17 2012, 09:44 AM
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914Rubber.com! Group: Members Posts: 296 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Buckeye State Member No.: 11,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 17 2012, 11:35 AM) QUOTE(gothspeed @ Sep 17 2012, 11:25 AM) Aside from the door misalignment ......... I thought I have seen people fix worse examples (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If I can find a solid spot to jump up and down in the middle of the car, I think I can "fix" the door gap and open the door. I think the car is about ready to fold in half. We are going to fix it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) YES! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Which reminds me... I must cease forum viewing & return to grinding finished welds on my Engman long kit! |
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| ConeDodger |
Sep 17 2012, 09:58 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,852 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 17 2012, 07:39 AM) QUOTE(ConeDodger @ Sep 17 2012, 11:22 AM) Tools are just to show some rust through areas. I'm surprised the passenger didn't drop out of the escape hatch while driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I know! It's a joke! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| gothspeed |
Sep 17 2012, 09:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,539 Joined: 3-February 09 From: SoCal Member No.: 10,019 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Nürburg Nomad @ Sep 17 2012, 08:44 AM) YES! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Which reminds me... I must cease forum viewing & return to grinding finished welds on my Engman long kit! Thanks for the reminder ......... I need to get out there and locate my steel flares ........... well I need to trim the inner lips a bit first ......... for tire clearance .... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| timothy_nd28 |
Sep 17 2012, 10:05 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I don't get the point of this thread. Some guy gave you a 914, why are you complaining? If you paid for this tub, and these issues were non-disclosed during the transaction, then I can see where your coming from. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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| sfrenck |
Sep 17 2012, 10:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 28-February 10 From: Wilmington, DE Member No.: 11,411 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(tim_nd @ Sep 17 2012, 12:05 PM) I don't get the point of this thread. Some guy gave you a 914, why are you complaining? If you paid for this tub, and these issues were non-disclosed during the transaction, then I can see where your coming from. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I think he was trying to point out to Newbies the dangers that lurk under pretty paint and nice interiors (I was the definition of Newbie when I bought this POS) rather than insult me (Mark - if you are insulting me then the heater pull cable will now cost you $200 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ) On the plus side, I did learn a huge amount about 914s due to this POS. On the negative side - I had erased all pictures of this car from my memory.... |
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| gms |
Sep 17 2012, 10:31 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(tim_nd @ Sep 17 2012, 11:05 AM) I don't get the point of this thread. Some guy gave you a 914, why are you complaining? If you paid for this tub, and these issues were non-disclosed during the transaction, then I can see where your coming from. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I believe his point was to show that a 914 with a nice paint job on the outside can have considerable rust hidden. I have parted out over 30 of these cars and I have seen so many with a newer paint job and totally rusted out in he longs and hell hole. |
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| jsayre914 |
Sep 17 2012, 10:33 AM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,206 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It reminds me of my first 914, floor was also that bad, I purchased the car and bought a brand new carpet kit, without checking for the rust. Took it out on the road, picked up my girlfriend (now wife (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) ) and she thought it was awesome. Then I drove through a puddle at a decent speed....
The water shot up from the front of the passenger floor like a bucket of water and nailed her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) She didnt think it was fuuny, also didnt ride in that car again. note: she did ride in the current 914 this morning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) |
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| mepstein |
Sep 17 2012, 10:41 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,648 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE I believe his point was to show that a 914 with a nice paint job on the outside can have considerable rust hidden. I have parted out over 30 of these cars and I have seen so many with a newer paint job and totally rusted out in he longs and hell hole. Exactly! |
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| mepstein |
Sep 17 2012, 10:47 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,648 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(sfrenck @ Sep 17 2012, 12:29 PM) QUOTE(tim_nd @ Sep 17 2012, 12:05 PM) I don't get the point of this thread. Some guy gave you a 914, why are you complaining? If you paid for this tub, and these issues were non-disclosed during the transaction, then I can see where your coming from. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I think he was trying to point out to Newbies the dangers that lurk under pretty paint and nice interiors (I was the definition of Newbie when I bought this POS) rather than insult me (Mark - if you are insulting me then the heater pull cable will now cost you $200 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ) On the plus side, I did learn a huge amount about 914s due to this POS. On the negative side - I had erased all pictures of this car from my memory.... No insults to anyone on this thread! I learn more with each 914 that I purchase but I have not yet been lucky or smart enough to buy a rust free car. |
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| Mark Henry |
Sep 17 2012, 11:11 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 17 2012, 12:47 PM) QUOTE(sfrenck @ Sep 17 2012, 12:29 PM) QUOTE(tim_nd @ Sep 17 2012, 12:05 PM) I don't get the point of this thread. Some guy gave you a 914, why are you complaining? If you paid for this tub, and these issues were non-disclosed during the transaction, then I can see where your coming from. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) I think he was trying to point out to Newbies the dangers that lurk under pretty paint and nice interiors (I was the definition of Newbie when I bought this POS) rather than insult me (Mark - if you are insulting me then the heater pull cable will now cost you $200 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ) On the plus side, I did learn a huge amount about 914s due to this POS. On the negative side - I had erased all pictures of this car from my memory.... No insults to anyone on this thread! I learn more with each 914 that I purchase but I have not yet been lucky or smart enough to buy a rust free car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) A rust free 914...that cracks me up...with every 914 you get the rust for free. A rust free 914 is like searching for the holy grail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| saigon71 |
Sep 17 2012, 03:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,006 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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I too fell into the trap. Thought I found a once in a lifetime barn find. Under all the dust, there was a nice paint job, uncracked dash and decent seats. Got the original D-Jet running pretty well in 2 months, then started poking around after learning what to look for.
That was the Summer of 2009. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| TargaToy |
Sep 17 2012, 05:55 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 706 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Mark,
I think we can take an old hood and weld it to the windshield and targa hoop and stiffen that bad boy right up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) In a similar horror story... I found Bondo INSIDE the passenger compartment of my car where somebody tried to hide the bad fix at the seatbelt anchor point. |
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| mepstein |
Sep 17 2012, 06:02 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,648 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Guys - A few of you didn't get me in this thread. I took apart the car with Scott (previous owner). I asked him if I could have the car, knowing there were big rust issues. Scott gave it to me. That's all there is to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I brought home 3 red, one white and one blue car in the last 2 years, not counting the red car Scotty B is repairing. Every one looked good. Every one had major rust. That's just life on the east coast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| shoguneagle |
Sep 17 2012, 06:28 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
Could you make a trailer out of the Car???
I would assume any re-enforcing would have to be done regardless of the rust or not. I think you could come up with a good trailer if planned. My thoughts to save another 914. Steve |
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| SirAndy |
Sep 17 2012, 07:51 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,943 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 17 2012, 05:02 PM) I brought home 3 red, one white and one blue car in the last 2 years, not counting the red car Scotty B is repairing. Every one looked good. Every one had major rust. That's just life on the east coast. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Any particular reason they aren't all listed in the VIN database? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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