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Posted by: mepstein Oct 17 2015, 09:45 PM
2 weeks ago I placed a wtb for an early 914 with low rust and low price. Yesterday I bought the blue car. Low rust, 70k total miles, rebuilt engine, terrible paint job, $2,500. Super nice seller. I think he was surprised when I said yes to his price without any negotiation. Car comes with refinished wheels, a second engine, the original one, partially rebuilt and a bunch of extras.
I may daily drive the car a bit until it goes into the shop for a GT build.o
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Posted by: mepstein Oct 17 2015, 09:47 PM
Im thinking this -
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Posted by: boxsterfan Oct 17 2015, 10:03 PM
Dang!! L50E!! Just what I was looking for in the classifieds!!
Posted by: mepstein Oct 17 2015, 10:06 PM
It's a yellow car under the cheap blue spray
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Posted by: era vulgaris Oct 17 2015, 10:07 PM
Damn! Score! 
I can't believe you got something that clean for 2.5K.
I'm almost tempted to ask if you want to double your money
Posted by: mepstein Oct 17 2015, 10:08 PM
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Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 17 2015, 10:38 PM
Awesome! 
I guess they do exist... 
Posted by: mepstein Oct 17 2015, 10:49 PM
Damn! Score!
I can't believe you got something that clean for 2.5K.
I'm almost tempted to ask if you want to double your money
I also bit the bullet and bought a cali car so add in 1k for transportation.
But no, not selling just yet. I'm planning a GT build at my shop. Flares, six, ect. We weld, paint, rebuild engines on 911's every day so this shouldn't be a stretch. Probably a pretty high end build when all is done.
Posted by: Hank914 Oct 17 2015, 11:21 PM
2 weeks ago I placed a wtb for an early 914 with low rust and low price. Yesterday I bought the blue car. Low rust, 70k total miles, rebuilt engine, terrible paint job, $2,500. Super nice seller. I think he was surprised when I said yes to his price without any negotiation. Car comes with refinished wheels, a second engine, the original one, partially rebuilt and a bunch of extras.
I may daily drive the car a bit until it goes into the shop for a GT build.
Score on the purchase! $2500 leaves lots of room.
But dd it for a while. Nothing like cheapskate miles and lots of smiles.
What's with the wipers? Did you reverse the photo?
What year?.
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 17 2015, 11:23 PM
Great find!!
Posted by: Michelj13 Oct 17 2015, 11:26 PM
I love blue 914s! congratulations
Posted by: jimkelly Oct 18 2015, 04:31 AM
geez, we need sub forum for ACQUISITION threads ![popcorn[1].gif](style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
nice find.
if I ever have a 3rd 914, it will be type 4 powered.
Posted by: mepstein Oct 18 2015, 05:51 AM
2 weeks ago I placed a wtb for an early 914 with low rust and low price. Yesterday I bought the blue car. Low rust, 70k total miles, rebuilt engine, terrible paint job, $2,500. Super nice seller. I think he was surprised when I said yes to his price without any negotiation. Car comes with refinished wheels, a second engine, the original one, partially rebuilt and a bunch of extras.
I may daily drive the car a bit until it goes into the shop for a GT build.
Score on the purchase! $2500 leaves lots of room.
But dd it for a while. Nothing like cheapskate miles and lots of smiles.
What's with the wipers? Did you reverse the photo?
What year?.
Its a 71 - I wanted an early car
The po just replaced the windshield so I think he switched the wipers to park on the other side.
Posted by: billh1963 Oct 18 2015, 06:14 AM
That is an awesome acquisition!
Is it too nice to convert?
Posted by: mepstein Oct 18 2015, 06:34 AM
That is an awesome acquisition!
Is it too nice to convert?
I was wondering when that would come up.
After driving so many 6's at the shop, I'm really spoiled. My favorite shop car is a lightweight '69-911. 2000lbs and almost 300 hp. From 5k-8k it's an E ticket ride. I want to build a high revving 2.8 short stroke for this car. And I like flares so...
Owner wants to do a monster 3.6 or 3.8 mfi build. We'll see...
Posted by: saigon71 Oct 18 2015, 07:46 AM
Another sweet find...well done Mark!
Posted by: whitetwinturbo Oct 18 2015, 04:27 PM
Scooooooooooooooooooooooooooore
Posted by: mepstein Oct 22 2015, 08:28 AM
Or do I keep it narrow body, stock color, with a six cylinder 2.0 S engine.
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Posted by: jor Oct 22 2015, 10:23 AM
A guy who likes flares, should have flares.
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 22 2015, 10:27 AM
2 weeks ago I placed a wtb for an early 914 with low rust and low price. Yesterday I bought the blue car. Low rust, 70k total miles, rebuilt engine, terrible paint job, $2,500. Super nice seller. I think he was surprised when I said yes to his price without any negotiation. Car comes with refinished wheels, a second engine, the original one, partially rebuilt and a bunch of extras.
I may daily drive the car a bit until it goes into the shop for a GT build.
Those WTB ads actually work? Especially when you request "low price" in the ad? Everyone usually wants top dollar for everything...
Nice score!
Posted by: bulitt Oct 22 2015, 11:47 AM
I was looking for a tub a couple of years ago and called a guy on CL in Virginia.
He said "I just got off the phone with a guy named Mark". He told me it was still available so I passed on it.
Next I called about a tub in Elizabeth City, NC...same thing, "I just hung up with Mark!"
Then he said "Mark" was interested.
I bought it quickly... 
Thanks Mark!
Posted by: mepstein Oct 22 2015, 12:55 PM
I was looking for a tub a couple of years ago and called a guy on CL in Virginia.
He said "I just got off the phone with a guy named Mark". He told me it was still available so I passed on it.
Next I called about a tub in Elizabeth City, NC...same thing, "I just hung up with Mark!"
Then he said "Mark" was interested.
I bought it quickly...
Thanks Mark!
LOL Funny.
I think the one on pelican in Florida is in pretty nice condition and price for a possible 6 conversion/GT. George/painted man, took a look at it and said its a good east coast roller that needs a few touch ups. He has pics. If you do buy it make sure to return the favor to George.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Oct 22 2015, 07:02 PM
2 weeks ago I placed a wtb for an early 914 with low rust and low price. Yesterday I bought the blue car. Low rust, 70k total miles, rebuilt engine, terrible paint job, $2,500. Super nice seller. I think he was surprised when I said yes to his price without any negotiation. Car comes with refinished wheels, a second engine, the original one, partially rebuilt and a bunch of extras.
I may daily drive the car a bit until it goes into the shop for a GT build.
Score on the purchase! $2500 leaves lots of room.
But dd it for a while. Nothing like cheapskate miles and lots of smiles.
What's with the wipers? Did you reverse the photo?
What year?.
It's a 1971, the only year that had a different pattern vinyl interior.
Sometimes referred to as 'Elephant hyde'
Posted by: mepstein Oct 23 2015, 05:19 AM
going on a trip
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Posted by: mepstein Oct 28 2015, 10:04 AM
I was worried
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Posted by: mepstein Oct 28 2015, 10:08 AM
Then I felt better.
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Posted by: iwanta914-6 Oct 28 2015, 10:15 AM
I think you should feel guilty and give the seller a few more grand because you stole that at $2500! lol
Posted by: Eric_Shea Oct 28 2015, 10:23 AM
They're all yellow underneath...
Posted by: jimkelly Oct 28 2015, 10:41 AM
all i can say is nice find. this car has gone to a good home and the shop mark works appears to do some real nice work
Posted by: billh1963 Oct 28 2015, 01:25 PM
Then I felt better.
Wow! Nice and clean.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Oct 28 2015, 10:24 PM
I need to find a unicorn...
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 29 2015, 07:39 AM
https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/5277783523.html
If I was in the market...
Posted by: RobW Oct 29 2015, 07:48 AM
I need to find a unicorn...
Thank me later https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q
Posted by: 1972 914 2.0 Oct 29 2015, 06:55 PM
I wouldn't change a damn thing about that car.
Except: tires, mild type 4 build, and good suspension upgrades.
Just make it cheap and fun.
Posted by: mepstein Oct 29 2015, 07:10 PM
I wouldn't change a damn thing about that car.
Except: tires, mild type 4 build, and good suspension upgrades.
Just make it cheap and fun.
That would be the smart thing to do.
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But I work at a Porsche hotrod shop.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 6 2016, 10:36 AM
Finally got around to getting the car registered.
Tax was $30 - because all my cars cost $500 
Lifetime antique tag registration is $75
Title is $50
Service fee $40
Insurance is $75 since it's just added onto my other 914 and I guess they figure I won't drive either car very much?
6 goes in next week
Posted by: stevegm Feb 6 2016, 10:58 AM
I say narrow, yellow, 6.
Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 6 2016, 11:12 AM
I say narrow, yellow, 6.
Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.
Your not late. I'm just not doing any bodywork or paint right now. the next challenge is getting a six in and running in a day. Next Saturday.
Posted by: stevegm Feb 6 2016, 11:13 AM
I say narrow, yellow, 6.
Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.
Your not late. I'm just not doing any bodywork or paint right now. the next challenge is getting a six in and running in a day. Next Saturday.
Are you going to bring this one to Hershey?
Posted by: mepstein Feb 6 2016, 11:41 AM
I say narrow, yellow, 6.
Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.
Your not late. I'm just not doing any bodywork or paint right now. the next challenge is getting a six in and running in a day. Next Saturday.
Are you going to bring this one to Hershey?
Yes
Posted by: stevegm Feb 6 2016, 02:55 PM
I say narrow, yellow, 6.
Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.
Your not late. I'm just not doing any bodywork or paint right now. the next challenge is getting a six in and running in a day. Next Saturday.
Are you going to bring this one to Hershey?
Yes
It sounds like you found a great deal on the car. I'd love to do an article about how to get into a six for a reasonable cost.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 6 2016, 04:00 PM
I say narrow, yellow, 6.
Edit: I just realized I'm late to the color debate. Nice find.
Your not late. I'm just not doing any bodywork or paint right now. the next challenge is getting a six in and running in a day. Next Saturday.
Are you going to bring this one to Hershey?
Yes
It sounds like you found a great deal on the car. I'd love to do an article about how to get into a six for a reasonable cost.
Easy, go back in time and buy the engine for $4k
Posted by: mepstein Apr 6 2016, 05:40 AM
Stayed after work and did the 5 lug conversion. Started preping car and trans for 6 conversion and rennshift linkage.
Well, actually got the guys to do it.
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Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 6 2016, 09:23 AM
Since you still have the California plate on it Mark, I'll say that looks "bitchin."
Posted by: mepstein Apr 6 2016, 09:24 AM
Since you still have the California plate on it Mark, I'll say that looks "bitchin."
Getting there. Still a lot to go before Hershey.
Posted by: tomrev Apr 6 2016, 09:33 AM
Or do I keep it narrow body, stock color, with a six cylinder 2.0 S engine.
Yes! But go ahead with the 2.8!
Posted by: mepstein Apr 14 2016, 03:16 PM
Got the 3.2 in the car.
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Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 14 2016, 03:29 PM
Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2016, 04:06 PM
How did that go? My 2.7 went in VERY slow....... But then again, you have a nice shop to play in.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 14 2016, 04:10 PM
I am very jealous.
Posted by: mepstein Apr 14 2016, 04:39 PM
How did that go? My 2.7 went in VERY slow....... But then again, you have a nice shop to play in.
6pm to 12pm Tuesday night.
Almost done but not in time for Hershey.
Russo had to steal an oil fitting from the 962 to route the lines. It made my day.
Posted by: wndsnd Apr 14 2016, 05:06 PM
I have a titanium bolt from a 917 holding my fan shroud.
A Porsche Factory Racing Management friend, give me a small bucket of 917 fasteners.
Fun Stuff
Posted by: mepstein Apr 14 2016, 05:37 PM
I have a titanium bolt from a 917 holding my fan shroud.
A Porsche Factory Racing Management friend, give me a small bucket of 917 fasteners.
Fun Stuff
It all counts.
Posted by: mepstein Apr 14 2016, 06:35 PM
We also ran custom oil lines to the front of the car - up one side, return down the other. Just seemed to fit better that way.
Also installed the rennshift shifter and linkage I purchased a couple years ago. 5 lug and solid rotor m calipers, 911 rear hubs, stubs and cv's.
We deleted the engines oil cooler with an air cooled racing bracket. All the oil cooling will come from the front oil cooler.
Posted by: Mike Bellis Apr 14 2016, 07:44 PM
I chuckle every time I see this post pop up...
Posted by: mepstein Apr 14 2016, 07:52 PM
I chuckle every time I see this post pop up...
Every time it pops, I was hoping you didn't take it the wrong way.
Posted by: OU812 Jun 10 2016, 05:43 PM
Or do I keep it narrow body, stock color, with a six cylinder 2.0 S engine.
I like the Blue with the flares, and the Yellow with the stock fenders.
What Im kind of chewing on is in what configuration would it be more Valuable
Suppose it has a lot to do with the buyer.
Both configurations are great looking.
Posted by: mepstein Sep 8 2016, 07:41 PM
Made an air block off plate since the engine is missing it's oil cooler. All the cooling will be done by the front cooler. Also added a T to the line so I can dump the oil for an oil change. It looks low but I still have to install the headers. 2 weeks left to finish the car for Octeenerfest. 
I can't find the front sway bar 
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Posted by: SixerJ Sep 9 2016, 12:06 AM
Making Good progress, soon will be there
Posted by: mepstein Nov 19 2016, 09:25 PM
Adding heat for winter driving.
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Posted by: saigon71 Nov 20 2016, 09:18 PM
Looks great Mark! The heat is a nice touch...extends the driving season.
Posted by: RobW Nov 21 2016, 06:40 AM
Looking good. 
Posted by: 914dave Nov 21 2016, 06:43 AM
Adding heat for winter driving.
Are those the heat exchangers that mb911 is selling?
Posted by: Dion Nov 21 2016, 07:20 AM
Adding heat for winter driving.
Are those the heat exchangers that mb911 is selling?
They sure look like they are. Looks great. Nice to have heat in PA/Del.
You Go Mark!
Posted by: mb911 Nov 21 2016, 08:43 AM
Adding heat for winter driving.
Are those the heat exchangers that mb911 is selling?
Yup Mark got the 1st set.. We are tweaking this week and then shipping another 2 to 3 sets that are almost done then back onto production..
Posted by: 914dave Nov 21 2016, 08:48 AM
Adding heat for winter driving.
Are those the heat exchangers that mb911 is selling?
Yup Mark got the 1st set.. We are tweaking this week and then shipping another 2 to 3 sets that are almost done then back onto production..
They look great. Nicely done. What are they selling for now?
Posted by: mepstein Oct 10 2017, 03:35 PM
Finally driving the car. Still needs some sorting. Get all the gauges working. Figure out a battery drain. Attach valves and tubing to heat exchangers and add front sway bar.
But the good part is its fast, loud and fun.
Oh, and my boss hates the first gear delete. After I drive it for a while and maybe when there’s salt on the roads, he wants me to drop the engine and add a first gear.
Posted by: JOEPROPER Oct 10 2017, 04:05 PM
Now that it's up and running, I'd love to pick your brain about this conversion. My plan is a similar to this.
Posted by: saigon71 Oct 10 2017, 04:14 PM
Finally driving the car. Still needs some sorting. Get all the gauges working. Figure out a battery drain. Attach valves and tubing to heat exchangers and add front sway bar.
But the good part is its fast, loud and fun.
Oh, and my boss hates the first gear delete. After I drive it for a while and maybe when there’s salt on the roads, he wants me to drop the engine and add a first gear.
Great news!
Now we need Dave to finish his so we can meet at the Divine Swine for BBQ before winter sets in.
Posted by: mepstein Oct 14 2017, 01:50 PM
Home for 1st time.
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Posted by: mb911 Oct 14 2017, 02:38 PM
Those R mufflers sound awesome though a touch loud. You could internal cap one tail pipe until my 2in1 out mufflers are done... Glad it is running and driving now..
Posted by: mepstein Oct 14 2017, 03:47 PM
Those R mufflers sound awesome though a touch loud.
Yes & Yes.
But I live non development and my neighbors ride motorcycles so I won't actually piss anyone off.
Well, maybe not until I drive it onto campus.
I knew the exhaust would be loud so I'm good for now. My dad will love it. But it will be too loud for my wife to ever drive with me. I understand why used M&k's get sold back and forth. Its a lot of sound for some people.
I'm looking forward to the quiet muffler. It will probably go on once I get bored of this one. I'll put the loud one on the GT car.
Posted by: Larmo63 Oct 14 2017, 04:18 PM
I love my Dansk GT muffler.
"Loud Pipes Save Lives"
Posted by: mb911 Oct 14 2017, 04:22 PM
Yours would be considerably quieter then the m&k.. When I owned m&k this was our loudest model.. It was 100% about the look and sound level/hot rod group.. Its fits that bill to the T.. The dansk sport has a great sound as well but waay more passenger friendly.. I personally like them all ..
Posted by: mepstein Oct 14 2017, 05:38 PM
Yours would be considerably quieter then the m&k.. When I owned m&k this was our loudest model.. It was 100% about the look and sound level/hot rod group.. Its fits that bill to the T.. The dansk sport has a great sound as well but waay more passenger friendly.. I personally like them all ..
Our fab guy made an aluminum/steel exhaust for the 928 LS-3 conversion that makes my R exhaust sound like an electric car. Or course, the V-12 Mirage and the 962 all have straight pipes so it's hard to miss when they come to life.
I really like the look of the R. No rear valance needed.
Posted by: mepstein Nov 3 2017, 09:43 AM
Interior is coming together
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Posted by: mb911 Nov 3 2017, 10:11 AM
Awesome steering wheel combo
Posted by: mepstein Nov 10 2017, 05:09 PM
Got a 914rubber care package so I can send get some heat working.
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Posted by: 914dave Nov 10 2017, 05:29 PM
looking good Mark! Heat is a must!!!
Posted by: mepstein Nov 10 2017, 06:02 PM
looking good Mark! Heat is a must!!!
You’re referring to the fact that it dropped from a pleasant 57 yesterday to 37 today? Yes, I need to get the heat going.
What I really needed to do was drill out the holes on the repro engine tin before I installed it but we’ll just have to work it out.
Posted by: second wind Nov 10 2017, 08:31 PM
That is an awesome acquisition!
Is it too nice to convert?
I was wondering when that would come up.
After driving so many 6's at the shop, I'm really spoiled. My favorite shop car is a lightweight '69-911. 2000lbs and almost 300 hp. From 5k-8k it's an E ticket ride. I want to build a high revving 2.8 short stroke for this car. And I like flares so...
Owner wants to do a monster 3.6 or 3.8 mfi build. We'll see...
My dear friend at age 19 (me too) bought a silver '69 911S.....probably under 300hp.....drove like a 19 year old.....thank you for reminding me of near death E ticket rides. I of course am a 'teener...
gg
Posted by: mepstein Dec 1 2018, 12:10 PM
Ben’s stainless steel “quiet muffler” modified to a Rally muffler.
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Posted by: pete000 Dec 1 2018, 02:25 PM
Nice buy ! Could look like this in no time...
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Posted by: Tdskip Dec 2 2018, 09:10 AM
Thanks for the updates
Posted by: Dion Dec 2 2018, 09:53 AM
Ben’s stainless steel “quiet muffler” modified to a Rally muffler.
Looks great Mark.
Posted by: ctc911ctc Dec 3 2018, 06:35 PM
Man do I have Hell Hole envy!
It's a yellow car under the cheap blue spray
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