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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,618 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() ![]() |
As Hawkeye now living in AZ (and who actually used to work at your hospital, with another doc who had, or still has a nice WWII jeep) welcome to 914 world.
Trying to figure out from that one picture what the deal is with those horns on the front panel "coming" from the LF wheelwell?????? Don't think it came from the Karmann factory looking like that! I know all about sentimentality relating to cars and families, etc so it would be neat to restore it if the rust isn't too bad... |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,481 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Is it an option to restore? Might be just what the doctor ordered. Have you ever driven one? Mucho fun, and if you are a car guy and have a heated shop, go for it. As far as value how she sits, I would guess a couple grand tops. GLWS if you decide to go that route
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,723 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
As another former Iowawegian - welcome. I saw those horns, too - someone's been in there!
I was THIS close to retrieving the 914 I had growing up in Eastern Iowa and completely understand the sentimental side of things. No real price tag on that. I say go for it....many have done more with much less... |
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Village Idiot ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,408 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
This looks like it could be a fun project. Hopefully the weather warms up a bit so you can get a better look at it.
If the 914 has history, that alone speaks to ensuring it's brought back to life. -Dan |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 38 Joined: 7-January 22 From: Monmouth, IL Member No.: 26,225 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
Yet another Iowegian here! Sounds like potentially a great find.
40 years stored means it was on the road for about 10 years. It has suffered some ravages but escaped others. You will have dried shrunken, rotted rubber, and seals. Fluids will have disintegrated and become varnish/gunk. Minimum: You will want to go through the engine. It will need new body rubber, which is quite extensive on this car (but available as a kit for savings). It will need all new high pressure fuel lines, including stainless steel from the front to the fuel pump (4 pieces). Paying shop rates to people who aren’t experienced in special cars usually ends disaster. Whether its economically viable will likely depend on your skill, ambition, and willingness to learn. Many have gone before you. I did quite a bit of tinkering on a Beetle and a 356C back in the day and I’m not finding it difficult, although being mid engined, it is more cumbersome. YouTube, 914World, Jack Raby engine building DVDs, personal web sites, and a lot of great people and vendors are out there for you. Spend this cold winter looking through previous built threads. Many reproduction parts, plus paint and sealers are of much better quality than the original. You can tow one home behind many mini-vans and pick-ups with a Uhaul Car Dolly. Do not attempt to back up though. The pushing the rope analogy comes into play. |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,663 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Love the color!
We bought a 914 locally many years ago that looked much worse, and because of the sentimentality we restored it to new condition. We love the car. Attached image(s) ![]() |
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burton73 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,632 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Welcome to the 914World, Sorry for the loss of your friend. The good news is you have time to work this out as it was a friend. Take your time and clean it up just a little and take lots of pictures. Everyone wants to help you out and at the same time we love being a detective on cars. Clean out the front and rear trunks and really take a lot of pictures. with the pictures of the front end, can't tell if it has been welded back together it just looks like they’re butted up to each other with no welding yet with maybe some welding near the cowl. The stamped body Vin looks to be intact and even if you can't find the original aluminum one there are reproductions made. The horns where favorites of lots of guys because Weeany cars need loud horns. That is no Biggy. The color on this car is one of the favorites of everybody. Take your time if the family is not forced to clean out the garage because of a situation. Good luck welcome to world. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 1-December 22 From: Guthrie Center, Iowa Member No.: 27,003 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
thanks for all your welcomes and kind replies
i have a heated garage and to date have restored '62 VW beatle '42 GPW WW II ford jeep '42 MB 'Slat Grill' WW II willys jeep '44 WLA HD motorcycle '42 L4 Piper airplane so am not afraid of taking on a 914 the only thing is i had planned to do another willys jeep and also have a '53 MG to do weather is looking up this coming week so may take another look this coming wed or thursday thanks again for all your help Drex |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 15-November 19 From: Happy Place (& surrounding area) Member No.: 23,644 Region Association: None ![]() |
Willow green is a most awesome color, although I'm a little biased as my '72 is willow green (auf Deutsch: weidengrün). As far as I know, it was only offered for the 914 in 1971 & 1972.
However, please listen to the commenters. The damaged front right with a potentially sketchy fix & rust should be carefully assessed along with potential mechanical problems. If issues look significant, it might be best to pass on this one and look for another one. It took us almost 7 years to find the right 968 cab. So, free advice: take your time and be careful. First glances look like this one can be potentially saved, but that doesn't mean it has to be by you. Best wishes & welcome to the World! |
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Hey nice rack! -Celette ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 20,646 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Willow green is a most awesome color, although I'm a little biased as my '72 is willow green (auf Deutsch: weidengrün). As far as I know, it was only offered for the 914 in 1971 & 1972. However, please listen to the commenters. The damaged front right with a potentially sketchy fix & rust should be carefully assessed along with potential mechanical problems. If issues look significant, it might be best to pass on this one and look for another one. It took us almost 7 years to find the right 968 cab. So, free advice: take your time and be careful. First glances look like this one can be potentially saved, but that doesn't mean it has to be by you. Best wishes & welcome to the World! Willow (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 425 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
Welcome. Others with more experience have already commented. Sorry for the loss of your friend. Original color does make a difference. A color like willow, if original, will add to the value later. That one pic makes it look like the interior is in very good shape possibly. That adds to the value as it sits if the vinyl parts are crack free, carpet in good shape, etc. What options does the car have? What wheels? It looks like you have all of the experience to tackle this. Best of luck!
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 1-December 22 From: Guthrie Center, Iowa Member No.: 27,003 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
hello
haven't been back to see car yet maybe tomorrow or Friday to take a few more pictures here is a picture of the left front wheel turns out that my friend had no will so the family will have to take my offer before a judge to have the sell approved this will happen after the 1st of the year no telling how long this will take or how the judge will want to handle my friend's assets will let you all know how it turns out Drex (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.surfacezero.com-27003-1672234901.1.jpg) |
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 22,184 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() |
You need to make a deep, DEEP, assessment of this car before you leap. Fixing items will have 3 0s, not 2, most of the time. I imagine everything could change when the estate goes to probate. Someone will think that Porsche has great value. They would be mistaken.
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 1-December 22 From: Guthrie Center, Iowa Member No.: 27,003 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
looked at this 914 again yesterday
wow...temp was 63 F (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) big change from the below zero we've had lately here in Iowa my friend's sister was a big help we found the original VIN plate for the L front fender area! here is picture of the 'Hellhole' looks like the battery tray is toast but i think the area under it isn't too bad also, a picture of the rear trunk floor looks pretty good i did push up on the under the body it had been undercoated but unfortunately, felt a little spongy in places old man rust may have invaded but... if the judge permits i'm still going to buy it thanks for all your help Drex (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.surfacezero.com-27003-1672407192.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.surfacezero.com-27003-1672407192.2.jpg) |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,419 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() ![]() |
but... if the judge permits i'm still going to buy it I know this car has some sentimental value to you and that’s OK. That battery tray is just the tip of the iceberg. By the time they are that rusted, there is significant damage to the wheelhouse inner, and the hell hole below that you can’t even see with the ECU in place. All that acid that caused the battery tray corrosion is also down in the passenger side longitudinal eating away at metal 25/7 for the last 40 years. Don’t let a judge con you into paying much more and a couple thousand dollars for this car. As stated previously, he will likely only see PORSCHE and think it’s worth big $$ This car is will be a time and money pit - you’ll be doing the family a favour by fixing it! |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,481 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States ![]() ![]() |
but... if the judge permits i'm still going to buy it I know this car has some sentimental value to you and that’s OK. That battery tray is just the tip of the iceberg. By the time they are that rusted, there is significant damage to the wheelhouse inner, and the hell hole below that you can’t even see with the ECU in place. All that acid that caused the battery tray corrosion is also down in the passenger side longitudinal eating away at metal 25/7 for the last 40 years. Don’t let a judge con you into paying much more and a couple thousand dollars for this car. As stated previously, he will likely only see PORSCHE and think it’s worth big $$ This car is will be a time and money pit - you’ll be doing the family a favour by fixing it! Most likely true, true and true. The repair tag or your hours will not be a cheap date. |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 1-December 22 From: Guthrie Center, Iowa Member No.: 27,003 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
hello
here are two pictures of my VW it was a basket case but was my very 1st car so i saved it i plan to do the same thing to my friend's 914 today is new year's eve have a good one!! Drex (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.surfacezero.com-27003-1672499195.1.JPG) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.surfacezero.com-27003-1672499195.2.JPG) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 1-December 22 From: Guthrie Center, Iowa Member No.: 27,003 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
sorry
i'd like to edit the above post to insert smaller pictures how do i do this? |
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Michael ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9,986 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Go to "edit" and then go to Full edit.
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,419 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() ![]() |
hello here are two pictures of my VW it was a basket case but was my very 1st car so i saved it i plan to do the same thing to my friend's 914 today is new year's eve have a good one!! Drex Perfect! So you know what you’re getting into ! I love seeing the rust buckets saved having done one myself. Have at it. Just don’t overpay for the privilege. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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