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Posted by: jim_hoyland Jan 31 2014, 06:56 PM
See: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/4290767342.html
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Posted by: SirAndy Jan 31 2014, 07:06 PM
That actually looks better than i thought it would ...
I'd probably add individual roll hoops behind the seats and some sort of air inlet for the engine bay, but other than that, it seems someone actually put some effort into this.
Posted by: nathansnathan Jan 31 2014, 07:22 PM
It needs steel wheels. I couldn't find the pics of number 1 with the stripes but a 550
Posted by: Mike Bellis Jan 31 2014, 07:31 PM
I would buy one as a second car if the price was right.
That looks like a good car for the money... If there is no rust.
Posted by: mrbubblehead Jan 31 2014, 07:31 PM
i kinda like it...
Posted by: billh1963 Jan 31 2014, 07:56 PM
I like it. The lines are actually nicer than I expected and someone spent some money on the interior as well as body.
If the car has no rust and the chassis was reinforced correctly this may be a very nice car.
Posted by: 914itis Jan 31 2014, 07:58 PM
Why is the strap only on one side?
I like it.
Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 31 2014, 08:13 PM
Wow! What a red interior! The glove box looks strange.
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Posted by: turk22 Jan 31 2014, 08:17 PM
I would not have expected to like that modification, but that really looks well done. Which makes me wonder why they are only asking 9800?
It would be interesting to see it with the top up, if it actually has one. It says the stripes are removable, which I would probably do, but all in all, it looks really nice.
Posted by: nathansnathan Jan 31 2014, 08:39 PM
Wow! What a red interior! The glove box looks strange.
That interior, in this car.
Posted by: boxsterfan Jan 31 2014, 08:58 PM
All I can say is why? Why?!!!!!! 
Posted by: scotty b Jan 31 2014, 09:48 PM
Wow! What a red interior! The glove box looks strange.
Like an 80 Y.O. hookers vajayjay
Posted by: scotty b Jan 31 2014, 09:51 PM
IMO the bottom of the sail panel needs to be raked down to match up with the door tops. The way it is, it just looks like someone quit trying 
Posted by: scotty b Jan 31 2014, 09:54 PM
Why is the strap only on one side?
I like it.
Look at the ad. It looks like it was added on the other side later. Some pics show one side, some show both sides
Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jan 31 2014, 10:12 PM
Wow! What a red interior! The glove box looks strange.
Like an 80 Y.O. hookers vajayjay
Dude! You need to stay away from old hookers. Yikes!
Posted by: 914bub Jan 31 2014, 10:17 PM
I've seen this car advertised before,(Samba maybe?). Notice how the windshield frame has been raked back as well? Somebody spent a lot of time on it. Not my cup o' tea but I respect the labor involved.
Posted by: dlkawashima Jan 31 2014, 11:47 PM
... and some sort of air inlet for the engine bay ...
maybe some RS60-like shark gills?
Posted by: bigkensteele Feb 1 2014, 12:31 AM
Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.
Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 1 2014, 09:48 AM
Ad says the cars in Palmdale and owned since 1988; this could be a rust-free car..? FYI - Palmdale is pretty much a desert
Posted by: Dr Evil Feb 1 2014, 02:30 PM
Wow! What a red interior! The glove box looks strange.
Like an 80 Y.O. hookers vajayjay
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Posted by: Chris H. Feb 1 2014, 03:57 PM
I would buy one as a second car if the price was right.
That looks like a good car for the money... If there is no rust.
This one has your name on it Mikey...pre-set up for a radiator....
Plus..
"LOOKING FOR REASONALBLE AND FAIR OFFERS. No reasonable offer refused."
And PLUUUUUUUUUUS
"Like an 80 Y.O. hookers vajayjay blink.gif"
Posted by: Mike Bellis Feb 1 2014, 04:39 PM
I would buy one as a second car if the price was right.
That looks like a good car for the money... If there is no rust.
This one has your name on it Mikey...pre-set up for a radiator....
Plus..
"LOOKING FOR REASONALBLE AND FAIR OFFERS. No reasonable offer refused."
And PLUUUUUUUUUUS
"Like an 80 Y.O. hookers vajayjay blink.gif"
I'm looking for more of a project.
Something I can cut into and not feel bad...
Posted by: Jon H. Feb 1 2014, 06:02 PM
Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.
I actually bought one of those Beach boy cars that was featured in the European Car. I bought the car with the intent to part it but once I got it home, i decide to put a motor in it and drive it while i finish my other 914.
http://redesignresearch.com/reblog.htm
Jon
Posted by: jmill Feb 2 2014, 01:47 PM
I could do without the red interior but otherwise not bad.
Posted by: Blue6 Feb 4 2014, 08:12 PM
I talked to the owner today to ask about his door panels (i would really like a set of them). He said that his brother built the car when he worked at Beach Boys in the mid 90's. Rust free, just needs some final touches, like the previously mentioned glove comp door. Runs now, just needs a 914 guy to fine tune..
Posted by: r_towle Feb 4 2014, 08:59 PM
It's starting to grow on me.
Rich
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 4 2014, 10:32 PM
I talked to the owner today to ask about his door panels (i would really like a set of them). He said that his brother built the car when he worked at Beach Boys in the mid 90's. Rust free, just needs some final touches, like the previously mentioned glove comp door. Runs now, just needs a 914 guy to fine tune..
Hello everyone! My name is Jorge and I am the owner of this 914 beauty. My brother has owned the car since 1988 while in the Army. From what I can remember, the car was once red with a black interior, 1.8 litre dual Webber carb car. Once my brother got out of the Army, he worked at Beach Boys Racing in Venice, California part time. As the story goes, BBR was converting theses 914 to convertibles with a body kit. My brother opted out and only had the car convertible conversion while retaining the stock appearance. To answer someones question earlier, YES the car has been reinforced to accommodate the conversion and strengthen the chassis. From what I can see, the car is rust free, but I am not a PORSCHE 914 pro to know where to look exactly. All I know is that while my brother owned the car and while it has been in my possession, the car has been garaged. During the conversion, my brother decided to upgrade to a 2.0 Fuel Injected big bore engine. He also changed the wheels to original Fuch 4 wheels which he had polished. The suspension I know has been upgraded and has KYB adjustable shocks. The interior received a full custom Red interior. The seat are original 914 seats, however they have been modified to have side bolsters. According to my brother, the steering wheel is a very RARE Momo piece. He states that Momo did not receive the rights to place the Porsche crest on the horn button. I do have the convertible top and frame, however the top is in need of replacing. I like the car with the top down especially with the raked back windshield.
I acquired the car from my brother when he decided to move out of state. My thought was to restore the car as a Father/Son project. My son showed interest while he was in the Navy. Once he came home, he decided he wanted a brand new truck instead. While disappointed, I began restoring the car with many parts from Pelican Parts. I had the interior completely redone. I did a few things myself ( I LOVE working on cars). I replaced the Fuel Injection with new and rebuilt parts. The car was not running when I acquired it. While the car is now running and starts with no hesitation, it needs to be dialed in to be perfect. The mileage on the engine is unknown, so I am not sure if it needs anything like new rings and such. I do know it runs, drives and sounds good. It needs some things, all minor to be perfect.
I'd like to keep the car, but as someone mentioned in a previous post, I have some money into it and its time for someone to benefit from the car and personalize it to their own liking. I have too many projects in my stable and could use the extra space to work on them. That is the ONLY reason I have placed it for sale. If I had a bigger garage, I would definitely keep the car and finish it.
From reading all the post, it seems I have priced my car fair. All I am looking for is just that.i FAIR and reasonable offers. That is all. I know I will never recoup what is in the car, but that is how it goes sometimes. As a car enthusiast the reward is sometimes knowing that the car is in good hands and in a good home to someone that can appreciate it for what it is.
I'm sure many of you will have questions and I will be happy to answer them as best as I can.
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: r_towle Feb 4 2014, 11:01 PM
Welcome Jorge.
How does the engine get fresh air to run properly?
Do you have any pictures of the car with the roof in place.
Do the side windows work?
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 4 2014, 11:12 PM
Welcome Jorge.
How does the engine get fresh air to run properly?
Do you have any pictures of the car with the roof in place.
Do the side windows work?
Thank you for the warm welcome and kind words.
The engine breaths through the stock air cleaner assembly. I was going to make something to adapt the the stock air cleaner and run it to somehow get outside cold air. So far though it seems to run pretty good though.
I don't have any pictures with the top up. My brother is away at work, so when he returns, I will ask him if he has any.
Since the windshield has been raked back, the stock side windows have been replaced wit custom plexiglass units which function just like the stock units.
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: timothy_nd28 Feb 4 2014, 11:23 PM
Could you post a video of a quick walk around and perhaps under the engine lid near the battery tray?
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 4 2014, 11:45 PM
Could you post a video of a quick walk around and perhaps under the engine lid near the battery tray?
Thank you! I can definitely do that. Please give me a few days to get that video for you. In the meantime, I will post more pictures. I can assure you, the battery tray area is clean.
I spent alot of time cleaning and detailing the engine bay. I figured since I was taking the entire fuel injection system apart, I went ahead and replaced and refurbished many other parts. 
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Posted by: 2mAn Feb 5 2014, 12:06 PM
Ive been eyeballing this thing on CL for a while now. Looks like a great car!
Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 5 2014, 12:52 PM
Ive been eyeballing this thing on CL for a while now. Looks like a great car!
The owner isn't that far from you, go take a look.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 5 2014, 01:24 PM
Ive been eyeballing this thing on CL for a while now. Looks like a great car!
The owner isn't that far from you, go take a look.
If anyone is interested in looking at the car, please feel free to let me know and I will be happy to pm you my address.
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: 2mAn Feb 5 2014, 01:40 PM
I would but a few things prevent it. #1 Im still a NEWB to 914s and how bad the rust situations can be. #2 I only have a one car garage which is still occupied by my 77 Rabbit, that I've been trying to sell. Once its sold, the search will become VERY serious. I will lean on the 914 veterans to go with me to look at potential cars.
I have a question for you Jorge: The shiftknob looks to have a dogleg style pattern on it, is 1st down and to the left? I didnt know there was a 914 transmission that had a dogleg shift pattern...
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Feb 5 2014, 02:34 PM
2mAn - First gear down to the left is the stock pattern.
Unless you delete 1st gear when you do a SBC or other large engine conversion.
Zach
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 5 2014, 02:39 PM
2mAn - First gear down to the left is the stock pattern.
Unless you delete 1st gear when you do a SBC or other large engine conversion.
Zach
2mAn, Thank you for the reply. If you change your mind, please don't hesistate to let me know.
Thanks,
Jorge
Posted by: r_towle Feb 5 2014, 05:56 PM
Jorge.
The stock car has a grill on the engine lid to provide fresh air to cool the motor, and for intake combustion.
I may not be seeing it with the limited pictures, but how does the motor get fresh air now?
Does the red cover have a gap beneath it, or am I missing something.
I like the car, and even though I am on the east coast, it is starting to grow on me.
Rich
Posted by: timothy_nd28 Feb 5 2014, 06:00 PM
Rich, if you buy the car, I would be happy to convert the face dials in each gauge to red. It would be the final touch.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 5 2014, 06:32 PM
Jorge.
The stock car has a grill on the engine lid to provide fresh air to cool the motor, and for intake combustion.
I may not be seeing it with the limited pictures, but how does the motor get fresh air now?
Does the red cover have a gap beneath it, or am I missing something.
I like the car, and even though I am on the east coast, it is starting to grow on me.
Rich
From what I understand and please correct me if I am wrong, Doesn't the engine get cooled from the impeller flowing air through the engine tins?
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: r_towle Feb 5 2014, 06:59 PM
Fresh air comes from above to feed the fan that cools the motor.
Properly done, there is no way for air to come into the top pt of the motor from below...cause all the air underneath the engine tin is very hot from the exhaust.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 5 2014, 07:17 PM
Fresh air comes from above to feed the fan that cools the motor.
Properly done, there is no way for air to come into the top pt of the motor from below...cause all the air underneath the engine tin is very hot from the exhaust.
I see. Well from what I know, the car never had any issues with overheating. My brother drove it as a daily driver in wonderful California stop and go traffic for many years.
I'm sure if its a concern, the new owner can modify the engine cover to accept some sort of cooling ducts routed to the engine fan.
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 7 2014, 07:32 PM
Here are a few pictures of the car. Yes I only have the decals placed on one side, but this was just a comparison photo of with or without. I personally like them with and even made a spare set. The buyer can decide to remove or enjoy that a second set comes with the purchase of the car. I also custom painted the front turn signals in a candy red to compliment the stripes. Yes I know some of you are thinking that will not pass, but hey that is why it is a custom car. The buyer can leave as is or buy a new set.
Thank you, Jorge
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Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 12 2014, 10:50 PM
For those of you who may be interested. Perhaps someone can decode the car???
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 13 2014, 12:02 AM
Decoded:
It's a 74. That's pretty much all you can tell from the VIN...
--DD
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 13 2014, 09:24 PM
Decoded:
It's a 74. That's pretty much all you can tell from the VIN...
--DD
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: Dave_Darling Feb 14 2014, 10:23 AM
47 == 914-4
4 == 1974 model year
29 == Karmann factory
20664 == series number within the 1974 model year
That means the car is the 20664th car to be assigned a VIN, specifically. The assignment was done near the end of the production process, evidently.
--DD
Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 14 2014, 07:27 PM
Added to VIN database. Can you shoot a pic of the plate located in the driver door jamb (front) It contains the cars original color code and chassis number.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 07:13 PM
Added to VIN database. Can you shoot a pic of the plate located in the driver door jamb (front) It contains the cars original color code and chassis number.
Sorry for the late response. Been super busy taking car of the Wife after her surgery.
Anyway, I looked at the driver door jamb and I don't see the plate you are referring to. Is it a sticker or an actual metal plate? Perhaps I am looking in the wrong area?
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: r_towle Feb 26 2014, 07:32 PM
Added to VIN database. Can you shoot a pic of the plate located in the driver door jamb (front) It contains the cars original color code and chassis number.
Sorry for the late response. Been super busy taking car of the Wife after her surgery.
Anyway, I looked at the driver door jamb and I don't see the plate you are referring to. Is it a sticker or an actual metal plate? Perhaps I am looking in the wrong area?
Thank you,
Jorge
Open the door all the way.
The plate is on the front, hinge side, of the door jamb.
It's a small 1 inch metal plate.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 08:02 PM
Added to VIN database. Can you shoot a pic of the plate located in the driver door jamb (front) It contains the cars original color code and chassis number.
Sorry for the late response. Been super busy taking car of the Wife after her surgery.
Anyway, I looked at the driver door jamb and I don't see the plate you are referring to. Is it a sticker or an actual metal plate? Perhaps I am looking in the wrong area?
Thank you,
Jorge
Open the door all the way.
The plate is on the front, hinge side, of the door jamb.
It's a small 1 inch metal plate.
I think I got it. I apologize, but can anyone decode it?
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: r_towle Feb 26 2014, 08:08 PM
Easy to decode if it can be read.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 08:13 PM
Easy to decode if it can be read.
I thought the same thing. I guess I can scrape away the paint. Im just afraid I might ruin it.
Now I'm taking a guess here, but it looks like the stamped numbers are 749520.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 08:35 PM
Easy to decode if it can be read.
I thought the same thing. I guess I can scrape away the paint. Im just afraid I might ruin it.
Now I'm taking a guess here, but it looks like the stamped numbers are 749520.
Well I scraped it away and the top stamps look like 2719520.
The bottom reads L 8UE
Posted by: r_towle Feb 26 2014, 08:49 PM
L80E
Ivory
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 08:51 PM
L80E
Ivory
Thank you. Any idea what the top numbers mean?
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: r_towle Feb 26 2014, 08:52 PM
Chassis number
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 08:57 PM
Chassis number
Excellent!
I want to thank you for all your help. I really appreciate it!
Posted by: scotty b Feb 26 2014, 09:04 PM
'74 ...L80E..........
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 09:23 PM
'74 ...L80E..........
???
Posted by: r_towle Feb 26 2014, 09:28 PM
https://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/914LE.htm
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 09:37 PM
https://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/914LE.htm
So this could be a Limited Edition "Creamsicle" car?
Posted by: poorsche914 Feb 26 2014, 09:42 PM
Not likely due to the late VIN...
"cars with higher VINs than 16764 are not recognized as authentic 914 Can Am Limited Edition cars by PCNA"
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 26 2014, 09:53 PM
Not likely due to the late VIN...
"cars with higher VINs than 16764 are not recognized as authentic 914 Can Am Limited Edition cars by PCNA"
I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. LOL Obviously I am not that knowledgeable about Porsche 914s, but I am when it comes to American Muscle. As I mentioned before, I acquired the car from my brother and when he bought it in the late 1980s, it was red in color with a black interior. It was dual Weber carb, not sure if it was a 2.0 ltr or not.
Anyways, I really appreciate the information. Since joining the Forum, I am reading more about the car and absorbing as much information as I can.
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: Johny Blackstain Feb 27 2014, 10:11 AM
I remember reading an article yrs ago in VW-Porsche mag., about a 914 that had this convertible procedure done to it. Think it was done by a guy who had a body shop in San Diego; it was painted red & was a gift for his daughter, if I recall correctly. Don't remember what issue of VWP it was, but @ the time it inspired me to do this to an old beat up Dinky Toys teener I had lying around-
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Posted by: 2mAn Feb 27 2014, 11:46 AM
I still like this car... a lot
Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 27 2014, 01:12 PM
I still like this car... a lot
Go up and take a closer look, drive it, and see how it feels. This could be a nice car...The guy lives 50 miles from LA, hour drive on a weekend
Posted by: 2mAn Feb 27 2014, 01:34 PM
Im in Fullerton so its quite a bit more than an hour, but I just might!
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 27 2014, 02:35 PM
Im in Fullerton so its quite a bit more than an hour, but I just might!
Please feel free to come on up and take a look. Shoot me a pm and I will be happy to give you my address and cell number.
Posted by: orthobiz Feb 27 2014, 03:23 PM
I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!
Paul
Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 27 2014, 03:42 PM
I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!
Paul
Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...
Car is still for sale. I'll renew the ad later today.
Posted by: 7TPorsh Feb 27 2014, 03:46 PM
I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!
Paul
Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...
Car is still for sale. I'll renew the ad later today.
Yes, he already is hanging out...
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 27 2014, 04:18 PM
I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!
Paul
Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...
Car is still for sale. I'll renew the ad later today.
Yes, he already is hanging out...
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: 7TPorsh Feb 27 2014, 05:07 PM
How does one rake the windshield...that changes the car dramatically.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 27 2014, 08:35 PM
How does one rake the windshield...that changes the car dramatically.
I wish I knew exact details, but I can say this, The car has been reenforced as a result. It appears to have a bar welded across the rear firewall. As far a raking the windshield back, I'm sure they would have to re-weld at the base of the pillar and strengthen.
I recently had the windshield removed, edges painted in black and then reinstalled with new sealer.
Thank you,
Jorge
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Feb 27 2014, 08:36 PM
I remember reading an article yrs ago in VW-Porsche mag., about a 914 that had this convertible procedure done to it. Think it was done by a guy who had a body shop in San Diego; it was painted red & was a gift for his daughter, if I recall correctly. Don't remember what issue of VWP it was, but @ the time it inspired me to do this to an old beat up Dinky Toys teener I had lying around-
Very nice!!!
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 3 2014, 07:56 PM
So I had a couple of hours to spend with the 914 over the weekend. I took a few pictures of the battery location as requested. 
Posted by: Mike Bellis Mar 3 2014, 08:01 PM
That hell hole looks great! Nice car!
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 3 2014, 10:18 PM
That hell hole looks great! Nice car!
Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 9 2014, 09:49 PM
That hell hole looks great! Nice car!
Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 9 2014, 09:51 PM
That hell hole looks great! Nice car!
Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 9 2014, 09:54 PM
That hell hole looks great! Nice car!
Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.
Posted by: rsrguy3 Mar 10 2014, 11:42 AM
I love it .... stripes too!
Posted by: rsrguy3 Mar 10 2014, 11:43 AM
Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 10 2014, 02:30 PM
Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?
Absolutely.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 10 2014, 02:32 PM
Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?
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Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 10 2014, 02:36 PM
Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?
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Posted by: c12croft Mar 10 2014, 02:36 PM
IMO the bottom of the sail panel needs to be raked down to match up with the door tops. The way it is, it just looks like someone quit trying
Curious as to just what the hell you mean?
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 10 2014, 02:37 PM
Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?
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Posted by: c12croft Mar 10 2014, 02:44 PM
Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.
Nah, but you'd be dealing with droughts, quakes, hi utilities, re taxes, and senators Feinstein/ Boxer
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 10 2014, 02:47 PM
Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.
Nah, but you'd be dealing with droughts, quakes, hi utilities, re taxes, and senators Feinstein/ Boxer
Rust problem is minimal in the rear trunk. The discoloration for the most part is the glue used to apply some carpet kit. I removed the carpet in order to show the entire trunks and not hide anything.
Posted by: 1974 914Vert Mar 10 2014, 02:49 PM
Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.
Nah, but you'd be dealing with droughts, quakes, hi utilities, re taxes, and senators Feinstein/ Boxer
Rust problem is minimal in the rear trunk. The discoloration for the most part is the glue used to apply some carpet kit. I removed the carpet in order to show the entire trunks and not hide anything.
Posted by: thieuster Dec 13 2015, 06:31 AM
See: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/4290767342.html
I like that!! (I'll get my coat)
Menno
Posted by: thieuster Dec 13 2015, 06:32 AM
I landed here following a link in another thread. Are there more cars like this?
Menno
Posted by: r_towle Dec 13 2015, 09:42 AM
Who bought this car?
Posted by: carr914 Dec 13 2015, 10:04 AM
I remember reading an article yrs ago in VW-Porsche mag., about a 914 that had this convertible procedure done to it. Think it was done by a guy who had a body shop in San Diego; it was painted red & was a gift for his daughter, if I recall correctly. Don't remember what issue of VWP it was, but @ the time it inspired me to do this to an old beat up Dinky Toys teener I had lying around-
Posted by: RobW Dec 13 2015, 10:43 AM
The red one looks way cool..... it has to be still around somewhere....
Posted by: dlkawashima Dec 13 2015, 02:28 PM
Who bought this car?
Someone in SoCal ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=232095&st=0&p=2024554&#entry2024554
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