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Posted by: Jerodhelt Oct 16 2017, 02:08 PM

This Rear Valance fits the 914/6 and early 914/4 cars.

This is in excellent condition. It was removed from the car in the 80s and stored indoors since.

Car is gone, cleaning out my shop so its time for this to go.

$300 + Shipping from 90275

Posted by: Woodside914 Oct 16 2017, 02:28 PM

PM sent to confirm shipping costs.

Posted by: euro911 Oct 16 2017, 02:41 PM

I believe the '6' and '4' have the hole in a different location

Posted by: Mike Fitton Oct 16 2017, 02:52 PM

That is an early 4 valance not for a 6.

Posted by: Jerodhelt Oct 16 2017, 04:03 PM

I was not aware the hole for the 6 was in a different location, that’s good to know.

This is off a 71 914/4

Woodside914 made a offer if I paying for shipping, which I don’t want to do since the cost is unknown. So this is still for sale and I’m open to offers. Local pickup would be great.

Posted by: Woodside914 Oct 16 2017, 04:13 PM

QUOTE(Jerodhelt @ Oct 16 2017, 03:03 PM)

Posted by: 1973TwoLiter914 Oct 16 2017, 07:06 PM

Jarodhelt - I'll make you a better offer at $375 + shipping for this valence.....let me know if it's not already gone to the other interested party and we can get things moving along. In fact, I'll even provide a FedEx # so you can just drop if off there and they will take care of the rest.

-OR- if you'd prefer, I'll have it picked up locally by one of my partners...

Posted by: 1973TwoLiter914 Oct 16 2017, 08:34 PM

So I get this in email (see attached below)...

Technically, I don't think it's back-dooring you if I offer it up IN THE PUBLIC forum, but thanks for the note - in fact, wouldn't that be Front-Dooring you on the sale ?

I simply made a better offer with the qualifier that if things didn't work out and it wasn't otherwise a done deal. In fact, if the seller wanted to - he could simply hold out for more $$ and in today's Porsche world with this particular part, he probably could get DOUBLE the price asked.

Missed the 3hr time difference - some of us are still at the office on a the east coast.

Posted by: euro911 Oct 16 2017, 10:22 PM

This subject has been discussed several times before and there are definitely differing opinions on whether an item is considered SOLD (or not) when someone says "I'll take it".


Some folks consider an item as 'still available' until the seller has the $ in their hands.


Don't bother asking how I know this

Posted by: JOEPROPER Oct 17 2017, 07:09 AM

So this item is now marked SOLD in the title. I'm curious as to who it was sold to and how the outcome was decided. Was it one of the two parties above??? Or someone else? What happened?

Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 17 2017, 08:56 AM

Everyone has an opinion....so I think when someone agrees to buy the part and says they will take it, it is sold pending payment. The buyer then has a reasonable time to perform, pay the money to the seller. If that's a day or two so be it, but ultimately up to the seller to set that time line.

If that buyer does not pay in that reasonable time frame, then the seller has the option to move on to the next buyer and put the deal together. The classifieds are not a "lay away" plan where the seller needs to sit on parts because someone may pay him a month from now, unless the seller is fine with that.

This full rear valance was an excellent buy at that price. Had I seen it I would have bought it just to have it converted to a Six valance.

Posted by: Woodside914 Oct 17 2017, 10:58 AM

Goodness, such drama over a sale!


If you'll notice, I stated above: "No worries I'll take it - just let me know the total when ready"


I had been communicating with the seller by PM, and I had to wait for him to determine actual shipping charges to my address, for the grand total cost. I received his PM verdict within 10 minutes, and then promptly sent the full amount via PayPal 'gift'.

What frosted me was someone else posting, after the fact, 'hey, I'll give you another $75-$100 over your asking price, sell it to me".........that just ain't kosher, folks!


The valance is Sold & paid. Can we put this to bed now?

Posted by: 914_teener Oct 17 2017, 01:56 PM

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Oct 17 2017, 07:56 AM)

Everyone has an opinion....so I think when someone agrees to buy the part and says they will take it, it is sold pending payment. The buyer then has a reasonable time to perform, pay the money to the seller. If that's a day or two so be it, but ultimately up to the seller to set that time line.

If that buyer does not pay in that reasonable time frame, then the seller has the option to move on to the next buyer and put the deal together. The classifieds are not a "lay away" plan where the seller needs to sit on parts because someone may pay him a month from now, unless the seller is fine with that.

This full rear valance was an excellent buy at that price. Had I seen it I would have bought it just to have it converted to a Six valance.

Posted by: Mike Fitton Oct 17 2017, 02:34 PM

The only mistake the newbie made was offering more money via his post here, he should have just sent a PM direct to the seller. Happens all the time. Woodside made the mistake of trying to low-ball the seller by not wanting to pay shipping when he new the price on the part was a steal. Lesson learned here is when you know the price on a part is a good deal pay the asking price and shipping ASAP or you may lose the item via PM. The seller can sell to anyone he wants to and at any price he wants to, possession is 100% of the law.

Posted by: burton73 Oct 17 2017, 07:35 PM

Restoration Design says they will be coming out with this part in a number of different ways so everyone will be able to get one to fit what ever they want or need to fit the set up in there car. My 6 has duel Dansk out pipes, right and left so I want a no hole unit that I can fit and cut. I guess the Cheese & Wine guys will want the stock factory set up. I guess a fiberglass one will work till the metal units hit the market.

At least no one insulted someone’s mom

Bob B