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Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 13 2016, 11:56 AM

I have been contacted through Pelican Parts by a 79 year old lady "who wants to drive the car before she dies".
All she needs is a rear taillight housing installed. I sent it to her. The actual problem is dim tail lights. Her mechanic is 88 years old and his shop is getting closed down. She described him as a stubborn red head German who does not listen to anyone.
The issue may just be a bad ground or socket problem.
Would be cool to help he out if anyone in that are a can do so.

Bruce

Posted by: buck toenges Sep 13 2016, 12:14 PM

I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away.

Buck

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 13 2016, 12:31 PM

This is awesome. Let us know more as the story developes.

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Sep 13 2016, 12:41 PM

I'm not as close as Buck is, I'm a few hours away, but if I can help with parts (free) or anything else please let me know.

Posted by: sb914 Sep 13 2016, 01:46 PM

That's great, I hope someone can make this happen!

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 13 2016, 03:57 PM

That would be great if you could contact her. Her name is Carol. I will PM you her phone and other contact info.

It is probably a half our job. I would have some bulbs. multi meter, some common electrical tools to check it out.
Says she has not driven the car for years. Terr tell on it and got it repaired. In paint for two years.

Posted by: restore2seater Sep 13 2016, 04:16 PM

OK. We really need to get some video or at least some pictures of this when it happens.

Posted by: 76-914 Sep 13 2016, 04:27 PM

Back from paint??? I'd be looking for a ground problem.

Posted by: Mblizzard Sep 13 2016, 06:17 PM

I am no where close but I would make the drive to make this happen!

Posted by: Zimms Sep 14 2016, 02:00 AM

If Buck can't do it, I am also 20 minutes away and can do it.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 14 2016, 10:59 AM

Video if we can.
Let me know If you need any parts I have.

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 14 2016, 08:45 PM

Buck can do it but two persons may be better. He had a good point that the car should be check out for basic safety and mechanical issues. He has volunteered to at least take her for a ride in his to whet her appetite for getting hers road worthy.
Two people could better trouble shoot electrical together.
Buck has called me. Please call me at 951 five three six 7 for seven ate.
I will call Carol and let her know the plan. I think she will be blown away.
Stay tuned for updates.........

Bruce

Posted by: Zimms Sep 15 2016, 05:56 AM

I'll call you later today. I am traveling and will be free around 5-6 est.

Posted by: whitetwinturbo Sep 15 2016, 09:36 AM

............such a good thing to do

Posted by: timothy_nd28 Sep 15 2016, 09:58 AM

I agree, let me know if you guys need my help, I'm a few hours away.

Posted by: Whitney Mic Sep 20 2016, 09:46 PM

So... what happened?

Did you guys get the car working? Was she able to go for a drive?

Don't leave us hanging



-- Whit

Posted by: flmont Sep 20 2016, 10:57 PM

This IS super cool,.you guys are Great !!

Posted by: buck toenges Sep 21 2016, 12:32 PM

I just talked to Carol. Here is what she told me about the car:

It is a 1975 1.8L car. She bought it from a friend that wanted a 911. It is yellow. She bought it in 1977. She said it has spent most of its life out of rain and snow. She said she has driven it all over the country. It had yellow plaid interior seats but has since been replaced with grey cloth.

She will get back to me about a time to see the car and help her with the light issue.
She was happy to know that there were that many people interested in her and her car. She didn't think she could ever get any help for the 914. I will get the pertinent info for the vin and such.

Buck

Posted by: championgt1 Sep 21 2016, 12:48 PM

Posted by: sb914 Sep 21 2016, 05:29 PM

Nice job buck!

Posted by: Chris H. Sep 21 2016, 08:15 PM

Very cool. I still have a few things in my parts stash so post what's needed.

Great job Buck and everyone involved. This is what the World is about.

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 23 2016, 06:52 AM

Carol told me she probably had 170,000 miles on the car and the only problems are the dim tail light and a bubble on the paint. She keeps saying how much she loves the car and she would drive it anywhere she could for work. Said when she was in Detroit she could not sleep at night for fear someone would steal the car.
She is not even sure she can still drive it with two artificial knees.
Thanks to Buck for taking the lead. She was very hesitant to have her picture on the internet but getting a picture of her behind the wheel and the smile on her face will be priceless.
I don't think more parts are needed but thanks to all who offered.
Bruce