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Posted by: haclaridge Sep 18 2019, 10:14 PM
Just got my first 914. It’s not in the best shape but not too terrible. I haven’t opened the engine compartment yet due to frozen locks. Just wanted to share and see what you guys think. 
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Posted by: rjames Sep 18 2019, 10:42 PM
You bought it without being able to look inside the engine compartment?
Did you pull the side rocker covers off either to inspect the frame?
Looks like the car was stored outside, and in the PNW that means rain which = rust.
The car could be a gem or a parts car. Can’t tell from the pictures. Hopefully the former. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Get the rocker covers off and the engine lid open and post some more pictures.
Oh, and...
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Sep 19 2019, 08:30 AM
Good luck with this one! Hopefully you didn't part with too much cash on the purchase and saved some to put back into her.
Posted by: jrblackbox Sep 19 2019, 08:56 AM
Have seen a lot worse, great color tho!
Posted by: iwanta914-6 Sep 19 2019, 09:17 AM
Can't be Willow Green BTW. Forest Green, Palma Green, something like that maybe?
Posted by: Jett Sep 19 2019, 09:24 AM
looks Palma Green.. we have two 
btw. our Delphi car started out looking like yours and with a lot of time, friends, and $, it will be amazing.
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Posted by: Jamie Sep 19 2019, 09:27 AM
looks Palma Green.. we have two
btw. our Delphi car started out looking like yours and with a lot of time, friends, and $, it will be amazing.
Yea, Delphi rocks!
Posted by: Jett Sep 19 2019, 09:34 AM
looks Palma Green.. we have two
btw. our Delphi car started out looking like yours and with a lot of time, friends, and $, it will be amazing.
Yea, Delphi rocks!
You have a great looking car
!Posted by: BK911 Sep 19 2019, 10:07 AM
Looks like LOTS of hours of *fun*!
Might be a diamond in the rough.
Here's willow green:
Posted by: Rand Sep 19 2019, 10:14 AM
The sag is apparent in the first pic. I hope this thread is a joke or hoax.
Posted by: orthobiz Sep 19 2019, 11:00 AM
I vote Forest Green (formerly Zambesi Green). The little bumperettes I thought indicated VA or CA delivery.
Paul
Posted by: johnhora Sep 19 2019, 11:59 AM
haclaridge...
Welcome to the 914 insanity...
She's rough but there is always potential.
Looks like possibly it was last licensed for the road in 1994.
So quite a few years of sitting...from the looks possibly outside.
What you have to decide is whether it's worth fixing or is it just plenty of good parts for the next one.
The only way to do that is to get it somewhere that you can start taking a look at those areas that make any 914 a terminal case.
If the body is sound then any other part can be bolted on...
The very first area is the "hell hole"...that spot under the battery and going all the way down to the passenger side jack post. This will give you a good start to the assessment of the body integrity.
Don't be discouraged ... get in there and start looking around.
Post pics along the way on your discovery....this is a good knowledgeable group that is always willing to give advice and help.
Good luck and welcome!
Posted by: sixnotfour Sep 19 2019, 12:13 PM
94 was a long time ago,,,hoping for the best..........here is the one I found in WA. 2005 with 1990 reg.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=32920&hl=airport
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Posted by: TargaToy Sep 19 2019, 12:47 PM
The sag is apparent in the first pic. I hope this thread is a joke or hoax.
I was scrolling to the bottom to post almost the exact thing about this having to be a hoax...and you beat me to it.
I bought a green 75 which touched the earth in 5 places with the doors open. But I was OK with that because I bought the whole car to get the side shifter and core motor.
Posted by: haclaridge Sep 19 2019, 01:38 PM
I got the car from a neighbor for free and am hoping to be able to get it running and not have to part it out. I got some new wheels for it too. 
Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 19 2019, 01:54 PM
Forest. I have a Palma
Forest has brighter yellow undertones
Posted by: 914werke Sep 19 2019, 01:54 PM
Was this the one on CL for LONG time?
Posted by: JOEPROPER Sep 19 2019, 02:09 PM
Fire up the leaf blower and get it cleaned up.
Posted by: TargaToy Sep 19 2019, 02:25 PM
I got the car from a neighbor for free and am hoping to be able to get it running and not have to part it out. I got some new wheels for it too.
Rivieras aren't my favorite wheel but I really prefer them to the + steelies. Congrats on the free car and much success to you. Keep posting pics of your progress!!
Posted by: johnhora Sep 19 2019, 02:55 PM
I got the car from a neighbor for free and am hoping to be able to get it running and not have to part it out. I got some new wheels for it too.
Well there you go ....the perfect price...FREE...great score
Posted by: Rand Sep 19 2019, 05:14 PM
I love everything about this. But a newbie taking this on will only make him hate it.
Posted by: brcacti Sep 20 2019, 09:28 PM
GREAT CAR for free
Posted by: mepstein Sep 21 2019, 06:24 AM
Posted by: DickSteinkamp Sep 21 2019, 08:25 AM
I love everything about this. But a newbie taking this on will only make him hate it.
We all started somewhere. Many of us with something just like this one.
Posted by: Rand Sep 21 2019, 08:39 AM
I know. I did too.
This, my friend, is not a good one. How will he begin.
Posted by: DickSteinkamp Sep 21 2019, 09:04 AM
I know. I did too.
This, my friend, is not a good one. How will he begin.
I guess I'd start by cleaning it up, then evaluating it. It could be just a parts car, or it could be salvageable within the owner's budget if given enough time...AND with help from this group.
Free is a good starting point. Nothing to loose. Everything to gain.
If you have to start with "a good one", most of us would still be waiting.
Posted by: DickSteinkamp Sep 21 2019, 09:20 AM
94 was a long time ago,,,hoping for the best..........here is the one I found in WA. 2005 with 1990 reg.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=32920&hl=airport
Great story! (I like a happy ending
)This is the plate that was on mine when I found it in a SoCal garage 2 years ago...
On the road for 20 years...off the road for 20 years
After power washing...
Back on the road this summer...
Posted by: bbrock Sep 21 2019, 09:23 AM
I'll bet once this one is cleaned up, it will be in nicer shape than my first one. I don't think we've seen enough to judge whether this is "a good one." It looks to me like the pass door is a little ajar in the first pic, giving the appearance of a sag. We need more pics of the longs and hell hole to better judge what this car needs. Get the rocker covers off and post plenty of pictures of both sides and under the battery tray to we can see if there are structural issues.
In addition to starting with a good clean up, see if you can pick up a copy of Rand's motivational speaking series on DVD for more inspiration. 
Posted by: Superhawk996 Sep 21 2019, 09:32 AM
Can't beat Free. This car will be all about sweat equity.
Posted by: KELTY360 Sep 22 2019, 04:19 PM
I'll bet once this one is cleaned up, it will be in nicer shape than my first one. I don't think we've seen enough to judge whether this is "a good one." It looks to me like the pass door is a little ajar in the first pic, giving the appearance of a sag. We need more pics of the longs and hell hole to better judge what this car needs. Get the rocker covers off and post plenty of pictures of both sides and under the battery tray to we can see if there are structural issues.
In addition to starting with a good clean up, see if you can pick up a copy of Rand's motivational speaking series on DVD for more inspiration.
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