 1976 914, What to do. |
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| jeffdon |
 Nov 10 2015, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None  |
Just spent some time going over my 76 914. Its got some hell hole rust, and also under the passenger seat. Going to need that portion of the pan replaced. The rest of the car is in really good shape, body wise. Wierd flares that show no signs of welding, I think they are rolled. Messed up 14" wheels. One trunk hinge mount is broken. I got the engine running once about 10 yrs ago. I have no desire to do a resto on it. I do not want to have a 914 that I have to smog. Should I part it out? Or sell as a complete car? Here are some pics.
  The hole in the passenger side floor.   |
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| 76-914 |
Nov 10 2015, 04:28 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,648 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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Fred Flintstone would love that car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I'd part it out.
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| Racer |
Nov 10 2015, 04:33 PM
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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 |
What size are the wheels? I ran 6x14 minilites back in the late 1980s (when you could still get good 14" tires).
x2 on the part out imho. |
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| jeffdon |
Nov 10 2015, 04:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Racer @ Nov 10 2015, 02:33 PM)  What size are the wheels? I ran 6x14 minilites back in the late 1980s (when you could still get good 14" tires). x2 on the part out imho. 14", not sure on the width. I have a feeling I would make more $$ parting it out. |
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| Olympic 914 |
Nov 10 2015, 04:37 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,709 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Nov 10 2015, 05:28 PM) Ship it to the East Coast...... That's a common condition around here.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
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| EdwardBlume |
Nov 10 2015, 04:37 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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Sell it. Clean it up and take better pictures. If you part it, you'll make more money and have parts all over the place for the next 20 years.
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| barefoot |
Nov 10 2015, 04:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,335 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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QUOTE(Olympic 1.7 @ Nov 10 2015, 05:37 PM) QUOTE(76-914 @ Nov 10 2015, 05:28 PM) Ship it to the East Coast...... That's a common condition around here.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Agreed; (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Clean it up as best you can and list it in the classifieds. If it's a rest free as indicated, easy fix for someone so inclined |
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| jeffdon |
Nov 10 2015, 04:54 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(barefoot @ Nov 10 2015, 02:48 PM) QUOTE(Olympic 1.7 @ Nov 10 2015, 05:37 PM) QUOTE(76-914 @ Nov 10 2015, 05:28 PM) Ship it to the East Coast...... That's a common condition around here.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Agreed; (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Clean it up as best you can and list it in the classifieds. If it's a rest free as indicated, easy fix for someone so inclined It would be a perfect project for an east coaster. And you could do what you want with the engine. What do ya'll think its worth? |
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| worn |
Nov 10 2015, 05:08 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,376 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(jeffdon @ Nov 10 2015, 02:34 PM) QUOTE(Racer @ Nov 10 2015, 02:33 PM) What size are the wheels? I ran 6x14 minilites back in the late 1980s (when you could still get good 14" tires). x2 on the part out imho. 14", not sure on the width. I have a feeling I would make more $$ parting it out. And more work and one less 914. We seem to think they grow on trees. Look at cary914 or others who have been strong. Sell it and move on. If you are willing to work that hard to part it out, you will get the money anyway. |
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| Coondog |
Nov 10 2015, 07:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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You answered your own question....1976 cars and newer have to pass smog in Calif. Sell that puppy.
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