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cal914
post Oct 29 2014, 02:22 PM
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Theres a white 914 on ebay with flared arches and a very large engine.does anybody know of this car it;s history and condition
Thanks Brian
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post Oct 29 2014, 02:48 PM
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Theres a white 914 on ebay with flared arches and a very large engine.does anybody know of this car it;s history and condition
Thanks Brian


A link would be helpful! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 29 2014, 03:01 PM
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I think he means this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-deluxe...=US_Cars_Trucks

4.3 litre Chevy S10 pickup/blazer engine
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post Oct 29 2014, 03:14 PM
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Yes that's it, thank you. In haste I missed it off.

Would be interested in your views.

Thanks

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post Oct 29 2014, 03:19 PM
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I don't know the car but it is not too far from me. You think fit 26 he could post more pictures and go a little less on the hype.
I don't think a car like that is worth anywhere 26k.
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post Oct 29 2014, 03:32 PM
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I agree, ad needs a lot more pictures. No idea what the front looks like or the condition of the trunks & hell hole. Looks like a lot of work went into the conversion & one has to wonder why not a 350 cubic inch V8 instead of the 4.3 litre? They're practically the same size engine & well built 350's are more than plentiful.
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post Oct 29 2014, 03:35 PM
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One generic question I have that you might be able to advise on is about fibreglass arches rather than steel... pros and cons and implications?

Thanks again
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post Oct 29 2014, 05:29 PM
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One generic question I have that you might be able to advise on is about fibreglass arches rather than steel... pros and cons and implications?

Thanks again


Fiberglass flares...

Pros: no rust, lighter than steel, easier to repair

Cons: generally viewed as less of a return on your investment than steel when it comes time to sell your car.

But what do I know. I've got fiberglass flares and bumpers....
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post Oct 29 2014, 09:55 PM
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I don't know this car but here are my thoughts.

The buy it now price is way too high for a conversion car unless it was absolutely mint and had a more desirable engine combo.

The V6 engine, while a good engine, is not the most desirable. A V8 would be better. An Audi turbo would be even better. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

There are not enough pics of the key trouble areas. A PPI would be in order before purchase for sure. At that price it should need nothing and have zero rust.

Most original 914-4's don't sell for that much money, so it's a gamble for sure.

I don't think I could ever get the time and money out of my conversion that I've spent on mine. I think I would be lucky to get $15k; if that...
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post Oct 30 2014, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(cal914 @ Oct 29 2014, 02:35 PM) *

One generic question I have that you might be able to advise on is about fibreglass arches rather than steel... pros and cons and implications?


Fiberglass tends to crack rather than bend. It is not as resilient to light impacts, and can break where a steel flare would either bounce back or have a small dent that can be pounded out.

Many installers don't seem to know how to properly bond glass to metal, so a lot of glass flares will crack where they attach to the stock fender. It sometimes takes years for these to show up. Other people seem to be able to fasten them on with no cracking. I don't know what the secret is.

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post Oct 30 2014, 09:41 PM
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It must be that time; this is another car I was looking at last year (we could not reach agreement on price, though he's down about $5k from where he started then...)

The seller sent me a bunch more pictures (which I have deleted, sorry). He is not much of a photographer, but in general it looked like a reasonably well done conversion with a few odd wrinkles (e.g. coolant was run via square tube and leaking).
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post Oct 30 2014, 10:09 PM
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Interesting engine choice... 310 "estimated" HP though, it would still go pretty well.

Very " Mills and Boon " , romance style ad writing though, turned me off a bit.

Looks good (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 31 2014, 09:10 AM
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I want to know who all the bidders are with that few pictures. Could be a nightmare under all that fresh exterior.
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post Oct 31 2014, 06:40 PM
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While I love my 914, this line gave me a chuckle:

"When it comes to nearly universal appeal, few European cars bring it quite like the Porsche 914. " (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif)
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post Nov 1 2014, 11:26 AM
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I found some of the pictures the seller sent me last year; not sure whether anyone cares enough for me to attach them here.
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post Nov 1 2014, 11:56 AM
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VIN 4732920831 is listed in database; owner was/is a 914World member Malibusean1

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