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> need advice restore or part out, what should i do
veltror
post Apr 23 2013, 12:13 PM
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If I am doing mine then .......
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post Apr 23 2013, 02:16 PM
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You should NOT put a kid in this car with horrible seat belts, no air bags, tiny and low the the ground. NOT SAFE for new drivers
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post Apr 23 2013, 02:18 PM
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It could be done, if you search on here you will see threads of guys that have restored worse. The question really is do you want to, as there are much cheaper and easier routes to a decent running 914.

That driver side long looks pretty trashed, and the passenger side is usually worse. Unless you are emotionally attached to it for some reason, part it out.
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post Apr 23 2013, 02:49 PM
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Unless you are glutton for punishment and are willing to spend a couple of years of all your spare time and money on this car then you should not even think about it. Other than potential fond memories there is nothing special about this car that warrants dedicating that amount of resources on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Apr 23 2013, 03:32 PM
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Sentimental value or not, find a running 914 with as little rust as possible. Take the "better" parts from your current 914 and install on the running car, then sell the rest of the parts and enjoy the drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
I did exactly that and after nearly 20 years of telling myself "I'll get it running this summer", I parted out/scrapped the rusty 914 and now drive and enjoy my "not quite so rusty" 914 LE every day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Apr 23 2013, 04:29 PM
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I appricate all the advice and opinions... i will have to give this some thought ..maybe another 30 years ....just kidding

Does any one recognize the rims?
I agreee with it not safe for a new driver...

30 miles west from Cleveland Ohio

Nice to see the photos of restoration going on

Once I have it cleaned up is there a spot on here for parts
For sale?
New to the site and really haven't looked it all over yet

Once again thank you
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post Apr 23 2013, 04:36 PM
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Does any one recognize the rims?
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Once I have it cleaned up is there a spot on here for parts For sale?

Rims are Riviera style.
There is a Classified Ads section HERE which can also be accessed from the home page of these forums.

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post Apr 23 2013, 04:36 PM
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Rims are Rivieras....
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post Apr 23 2013, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(billh1963 @ Apr 23 2013, 04:36 PM) *

Rims are Rivieras....


Please tell me more

Are they made by porsche?

Are they worth anything if they clean up ?

Thanks
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post Apr 23 2013, 05:01 PM
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You can find a pretty rust free roller here on the west coast for cheap. Shipping to you can be done for under $1k.

That gives you a much better chassis for less than $1.5k. Switch all the parts over and you have a driver you can enjoy.

Then use the money you did *not* dump into your old car to buy your grand-daughter a beater Honda or some such for her first car.
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post Apr 23 2013, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE(veltror @ Apr 23 2013, 12:13 PM) *

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Nice man I hate to say it but that looks worse than mine...
Want to see it done let me know when you put up more pics
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post Apr 23 2013, 05:26 PM
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QUOTE(dm65 @ Apr 23 2013, 06:43 PM) *

QUOTE(billh1963 @ Apr 23 2013, 04:36 PM) *

Rims are Rivieras....


Please tell me more

Are they made by porsche?

Are they worth anything if they clean up ?

Thanks


~$150/set of 4
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post Apr 24 2013, 11:56 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Apr 23 2013, 07:01 PM) *

You can find a pretty rust free roller here on the west coast for cheap. Shipping to you can be done for under $1k.

That gives you a much better chassis for less than $1.5k. Switch all the parts over and you have a driver you can enjoy.

Then use the money you did *not* dump into your old car to buy your grand-daughter a beater Honda or some such for her first car.
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Having been there and done that (see my signature) I agree with Andy... sell off what you can and get a west coaster... anything that has been around here is not worth fixing unless you are a idiot... like me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

If in the end you need more assistance / advise... I am just south of Akron.
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post Apr 24 2013, 06:25 PM
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I will most likely part it out or sale it has a whole parts car. I am curious if you don't mind me asking
How much time did you spend on that rebuild and what kinda funds did you have in it.
You can email dire t if you like.
I looked at your pictures of the rebuild very nice.
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post Apr 24 2013, 06:56 PM
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Welcome to the forum Dave. I live south of Columbus, and have two 914's up on jack stands in the process of restoration. Plan on years of work. If you would like to see the process of repairs on mine feel free to PM me for the tour.

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