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Posted by: Bruce Allert Jun 17 2003, 12:34 PM

...and, at the time, I had no idea it was from the 73 2.0 I'd passed on buying to let someone else have the thrill of owning a 914.
Can you imagin my horror when I found out it was one in the same car. (poor thing burned to the ground)
There were issues with the car but nothing that could have been rectified by a knowledgeable 914 person. I explained to the new owner that this was not a car that they would be able to jump in and drive off into the sunset until everything was fixed.
Well.... it don't need fix'n no mo ......bummer

another one bites the dust RIP
bruce

Posted by: madd_dogg_914 Jun 17 2003, 12:38 PM

Good thing you passed indeed! Funny though, had it happened to "punkin" you'd have to re-name her to Jack-O'-Lantern

HAHAHA
I crack myself up!

-Chris

Posted by: scotty Jun 17 2003, 12:51 PM

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jun 17 2003, 01:06 PM

Would this car coincidently belong to Melody...see the thread over on PP BBS:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=115248

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jun 17 2003, 01:22 PM

Chris... Good one

Yes, it was Melodys. I really feel bad for her.

We can become complacent to the fact that our teeners have the nickname of flamable 14's. I, for one, have a habit of opening the lid almost every time I start the car since I found the first gas leaks. Something like this really scares me. I wouldn't want to lose a car I enjoy & love so much.
This is a post to all to be carefull and not relax the thought that this can happen to your car.
bruce

Posted by: scotty Jun 17 2003, 01:54 PM

Is it a total loss, Bruce? D@mn!

Sounds like the mechanic didn't check for leaks after he worked on the injectors...

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jun 17 2003, 01:58 PM

that sucks ...hehe jack-o-lantern

Posted by: DNHunt Jun 17 2003, 02:04 PM

Saw a burned out 914 in a junkjard once. I remember seeing the plastic from the dash switches melted and puddled on the floor. It had to be real hot. I wondered how the people got out. I pray everyone is OK with this one.

Dave

Posted by: Qarl Jun 17 2003, 02:19 PM

Since Melody is from Oregon, I would say the chance of two 914 fires in that state on the same day would be toooo coincidental.

Karl

Posted by: Bruce Allert Jun 17 2003, 04:09 PM

Just looked at Melodys car. All I can say is WOW!
It was HOT. Tail lites might be re-used & 3 possible 4 wheels (Fuchs) Maybe... Front fenders. Don't know but maybe even the tranny. Kinda looked like the fire stayed in the cabin and on top of the engine, couldn't get a look under it. I'm sure there's a few salvageable parts but not much.
Father & son got out ok.
bruce

Posted by: scotty Jun 17 2003, 05:56 PM

Glad they got out. I hope her insurance pays off well... If her purchase wasn't this car (Oregonian 6/15), maybe she'll want another??

Porsche
1976 PORSCHE 914, 2.0, 122K orig miles, many extras, daily driver, $2500. 503-330-7800