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Posted by: Rusty Apr 27 2020, 10:44 AM

This 1974 1.8, 400,000 mile car was Betty's pride and joy. It was a survivor.

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=1143 was driving yesterday. @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3255 was at home. No injuries. Struck from behind by an inattentive driver while stopped at a light.

Glad Clay is okay. Heartbroken for Betty.


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Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 27 2020, 10:47 AM

That really sucks.

Posted by: 911GT2 Apr 27 2020, 10:48 AM

Wow that must have been quite an impact.

Posted by: cuddy_k Apr 27 2020, 10:48 AM

Wow. looks like a high speed impact. So glad everyone is well.

Posted by: Big Len Apr 27 2020, 10:49 AM

Probably on the damn phone.

Posted by: ric birks Apr 27 2020, 10:50 AM

So glad no one was injured. That really does suck!

Posted by: rgolia Apr 27 2020, 10:51 AM

Glad no injuries. Sad day for the teener. Time for a replacement, swap parts over and it will feel the same.

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 27 2020, 10:52 AM

Ouch! Any chance to save the 914?

I agree, glad no one was hurt.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 27 2020, 10:52 AM

Glad everyone is ok.

Posted by: Jamie Apr 27 2020, 10:56 AM

This was a huge hit, glad Clay wasn't injured! Engine compartment now full of cat litter! Perp's insurance settlement should at least buy Betty a new Boxster!

Posted by: burton73 Apr 27 2020, 10:59 AM

Sorry this happened to you guys.

At least no one was hurt. Our little cars really absorb impact helping the passengers from a front or rear impact.



Bob B

Posted by: Dion Apr 27 2020, 11:02 AM

Damn! Sorry Betty. Glad to hear Clay is good, prolly sore for sure.
That’s quite a hit.

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 27 2020, 11:02 AM

Noooo ...

Posted by: 914dave Apr 27 2020, 11:06 AM

Glad Clay is alright. Damn shame! Was an awesome car with a great story. I feel for you Betty.

Posted by: pt_700 Apr 27 2020, 11:06 AM

glad there were no serious injuries.

i wonder if the other driver felt worse for wrecking a classic?

Posted by: Literati914 Apr 27 2020, 11:12 AM

GAWD!! That SUCKS!! Man, I feel terrible for you guys. Glad Clay's ok.


Clay/Betty, if you consider rebuilding it.. I have a pretty clean parts car and am local.

Posted by: Craigers17 Apr 27 2020, 11:18 AM

...there are really no words for this....and this car is such an icon with nearly a half million miles..... so sorry to see it. Glad you are O.K.!

Posted by: SteveL Apr 27 2020, 11:22 AM

As long as everyone is OK, then it is just metal (albeit precious metal).
Metal can be repaired or replaced. Clay can't.

Posted by: BPic Apr 27 2020, 11:24 AM

Dammit! Very happy to hear Clay is doing ok. Sorry Betty.

Posted by: porbmw Apr 27 2020, 11:26 AM

Damn...Damn...DAMN

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 27 2020, 11:28 AM

Thank God Clay is okay!

Posted by: 914werke Apr 27 2020, 11:33 AM

Clay so sorry, glad you escaped w/o serious injury. Dont discount the possibility of an underlying (health) issue that crops up in the next week or so due to that impact (wow)
Please convey all our angst about the loss to your wife for the loss of her very special car.
As has been said there are (were) very few with such a engaging story.
In the end ..its a car & your life & health are more important.
Find another ..start an new story!

Posted by: Mueller Apr 27 2020, 11:33 AM

So sad to see the car like this...Glad Clay is alright.

Posted by: tygaboy Apr 27 2020, 11:35 AM

Clay's being OK is what matters!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 27 2020, 11:37 AM

Very sorry to see that picture but glad that Clay was not injured and Betty was not in the car. I hope it was insured with a stated value. Hopefully, somehow this can have a happy ending and you end up with an excellent 914 or whatever you want to replace it.

It's incidents like this that cause me the most concern when it comes to our cars. These butt-wipes driving around with their heads up their butts as they look at their phones. Here where I live it is not uncommon for these spoiled, self-entitled children to get Mustang GT's, Corvettes, M3's, WRX STI's and the likes for their 16th birthday. We have all seen how they "drive". I have a 3rd LED brake light in the middle of my engine lid and I am still not convinced that is enough. Rear enders and fires scare me the most.

Posted by: bretth Apr 27 2020, 11:38 AM

Oh man glad everyone is OK but it must still hurt.

Posted by: jagalyn Apr 27 2020, 11:39 AM

Not good at all. Sorry for you all.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 27 2020, 11:46 AM

OMG, so sorry to see this happen. The man up above had his eyes on you.
Thankfully you're okay. Ugly impact.

I'm constantly checking my mirrors at stops.



Stay safe.....

Oscar

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 27 2020, 11:48 AM

Glad to hear Clay is OK, Im sure Betty and He are Heart broken....
That said, I driven 914s since 1977, But just last week I saw a lone 914 in the
distance on the freeway, a little spec , caught up to it and Amazed how low and
small these are......stay safe

Posted by: 914Sixer Apr 27 2020, 11:50 AM

Glad Clay is healthy. The size of the impact lets us know that Porsche was way ahead in the safety department. The crumple zones are a big factor on these cars.

Posted by: poorsche914 Apr 27 2020, 11:51 AM

and am
Such an awesome 914.

Posted by: mgp4591 Apr 27 2020, 11:52 AM

Sucks doesn't even come close... Happy to hear Clay is okay. Sheetmetal can be repaired while our members are slightly more precious.
Clay, don't forget to see a GOOD chiropractor and a GOOD massage therapist. My wife sees many who have had a bad hit (myself included) and has been able to work wonders with sore and torn muscles. Take care of yourself for the long run....great to hear you're okay.

Posted by: BENBRO02 Apr 27 2020, 12:05 PM

I'm glad you're ok Clay. Does this mean Betty now has a 914-6 daily driver?

Posted by: Olympic 914 Apr 27 2020, 12:08 PM

Glad Clay is OK, Really SUCKS about the car. Like losing a family member.

Posted by: mb911 Apr 27 2020, 12:19 PM

That sucks.. Ugh

Posted by: mbseto Apr 27 2020, 12:24 PM

Glad you're all right Clay. We should probably all install our horns facing backwards.

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 27 2020, 12:25 PM

Wow that really sucks but glad you are ok, Clay. As RichD says watch out for injuries after today as they suddenly appear (neck and back stuff).

Posted by: jfort Apr 27 2020, 12:27 PM

Sorry to see this, Clay. Makes me sick

Posted by: Coondog Apr 27 2020, 12:28 PM

Wow, Hugh hit. Glad he’s ok. Now the fight with the ins. company.

Posted by: gereed75 Apr 27 2020, 12:31 PM

Glad Clay is OK! Just like him to bring oil dry to his own accident

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 27 2020, 12:35 PM

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Not after all of these years! That was a hard hit, Clay. For you not to be hurt says a lot for your youth and flexibility as well as the strength of the 914

The car can certainly be fixed but would take a lot, the probably end of a long love affair. I am happy that at one time or two I saw that car in the flesh.

I also hate to see a 914 that survived all of these years finally get it. One would think that the car deserved a free pass from accident

Posted by: Larmo63 Apr 27 2020, 12:39 PM

Dang it, this is not good news. I'm glad you aren't hurt, Clay.

We're family here..........!

Can't even blame the cat?

Posted by: Rusty Apr 27 2020, 12:41 PM

I laughed. I'm probably going to hell.

Posted by: Lucky9146 Apr 27 2020, 01:07 PM

Glad Clay is OK, Sucks about the car.

Posted by: Superhawk996 Apr 27 2020, 01:45 PM

So glad that Clay wasn't injured.


This is the same way my 1st 914 died.

Just like my 914, the rear end folds up -- really was an advanced crush zone before such a thing ever was "designed" intentionally. Amazing little cars.

So sad to see a survivor go like this! I get so angy at these sorts of "accidents" that really aren't an accident. They are driver negligence, plain and simple.

Hopefully your state has better insurance laws than we have here in MI with No Fault laws. Sorry I slammed into you when I wasn't paying attention. Oopsie. My bad. No Fault -- sorry for you loss.

Posted by: Krieger Apr 27 2020, 01:55 PM

What a shitty day! So sorry for you guys. I hope you did or will go into the doctors anyway.

Posted by: rjames Apr 27 2020, 02:04 PM

That's a big impact to take.

Very sorry to see this. Glad you're ok.

Posted by: 914_teener Apr 27 2020, 02:21 PM

Texas is NOT a no fault state. I think the min damage limit is 25k.

He may have to sue for the difference. Total it and find a Celette bench.

In At Fault cases it eaves it open to the driver that hit Clay to say he didn.t see his brake lights since the car is so low....no third brake light.....crap like that.

I like No Fault insurance for just that very reason. Fault doesn.t matter your own insurance pays the claim.

Posted by: anderssj Apr 27 2020, 02:33 PM

Glad everybody is uninjured, and yes it's just a car, but still...after more than 400K, it's a damn shame. Sorry.

Posted by: davep Apr 27 2020, 02:48 PM

Very sorry to hear of this. I agree that Clay should be checked out, and a massage would really be helpful. Betty must be devastated; my sympathies. It will be interesting to see the totality of the damage.

Posted by: JRust Apr 27 2020, 03:00 PM

Major bummer Clay but glad you are okay. A second for getting yourself checked out. Many times you don't notice things until later that week. So go see a Chiropractor at the least. Keeping my fingers crossed insurance treats you right. Love to see it get fixed but no small deal there

Posted by: MartyYeoman Apr 27 2020, 03:10 PM

OUCH!!

I've seen it before, jump out of the car "I'm OK, I'm OK" then 48 hours later "Fuck, I can't move."

Hope yours is a fast recovery.

Posted by: MM1 Apr 27 2020, 03:12 PM

What a blessing to survive such fools . . .the good news is you just were granted a new lease on Life . . .here's to 20 more great years (and another renewal)!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 27 2020, 03:17 PM

So glad Clay is okay—and hope he is really okay. A cranioscopic chiropractor is well worth the hourly fee in a case like this, just to get an "eastern medicine" second opinion and to relax muscles that tightened up in dealing with a hit like that.

Looks like this 914 did its most important job well, but it's heartbreaking to see that it had to after all these years (!!!) and miles (!!!) of careful driving and maintenance because a driver just couldn't be bothered with paying attention in the moment. I'm so sorry, Clay and Betty. This was a beautiful example, and I hope it can somehow be saved or live on in one form or another.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 27 2020, 03:46 PM

Betty and I just got home from taking her car to the body shop. Richard Fisher has the car now. He says it can be fixed, because there is no replacing that car. That is Betty's baby. The body color says it all.... Phoenix Red. He will be at the next Okteenerfest. <determined>

What happened:

I was driving to Lowes to pick up some fungicide for the bushes at the front of the house. I was stopped at a light, first in line in the left lane. There was a pickup in the middle lane next to me. Just idling with my feet on the clutch and brake.

I never saw it coming. The witness who gave me his contact info told me the Honda crested the hill behind him, and he was in the triple digits. He saw the big Chevy pickup in the middle lane, and changed to the left lane to go by him. He hit me at speed, there were no black marks leading up to the point of impact.

Everyone here knows I am short, so I drive with the seat all the way forward. The impact was hard enough that the seat tracks are bent. The seat is still all the way forward, but the back of the headrest was smashed. My legs hit the bottom of the steering wheel bruising my upper thighs. The seatbelt caught me on the rebound, and left bruises on my left shoulder and stomach. I was thrown back hard enough that my head hit the headrest and left a huge lump on my head. The impact was so hard that the radio and the ash tray popped out of the dash. I was pushed forward about 30 feet with the rear wheels locked hard. I left black marks from the point of impact to halfway across the intersection.

The impact also crumpled the rear of the car so much that the engine support bar is now U shaped, and both ears are broken off the transmission. I had to use a sawsall to cut the shift rod to get it out of gear, and it still won't roll. The door gap on the left side at the top went from about 4mm to over 10mm. The EMT on the scene checked me out.

The other driver was a guy in his late 40s. The airbag discharged and knocked him cold. About 4 locals that saw the wreck surrounded his car so he couldn't leave. I called 911, and got the LEO and ambulances coming.

This morning I went to Carenow. The doc there is the one that stitched me up when I cut my finger in the garage. He did the whole check for concussion, and said I was going to hurt for days. Lucky I have a hard head.

I called last night and reported the accident to my insurance. Today I called my agent so he could clairfy how this is going to work. He is not in today, but I will hear from him tomorrow. He is a PCA member with a 2016 911 Turbo.

We then took the car to Van Alstine where Richard's shop is located. It is an hour's drive and 60 miles to there from home. Richard helped us unload the car. It didn't come off easy, they used a forklift to lift the rear and pull it off the trailer, while the front came down the ramps.

Once the insurance estimates are done, the repair work will start.

Richard has already found the rear from a 74 to use as a donor. The front was used to fix another 74 that hit a fire hydrant.

Betty has been inconsolable since she picked me up at the scene.

The bottom line is, that car saved my life yesterday after some asshole tried to kill it and me. That is the same car that I rode in on our first date. It is the first 914 I ever rode in and the first one I ever drove. We drove home from our wedding in that car. Hundreds and hundreds of road trips, weekend drives, the list is too long to complete.

That asshole tried to kill one of my children.

Thanks for everyone's sympathy. We do appreciate it.

Oh and the joke about bringing my own oil dry is funny, so don't feel bad about it Rusty.

And a shoutout to @http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=3031 . The LED tail lights still work. I pulled the hazard switch and they all started to flash. The right one is pinched inside the crumpled tail light, but it was still flashing.



Clay

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 27 2020, 03:54 PM

That is def a big bummer, and very good news that You are the star here and You walked away ! Do get yourself checked up at your physician's asap. We will all come up with ideas to correct the material thing here , Betty's pride + joy 914

Posted by: Jgilliam914 Apr 27 2020, 03:56 PM

That ruined a good day .. Glad everyone is well

Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 27 2020, 04:02 PM

Thanks for your update Clay; we all feel the pain. Looking forward to the rebuild.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Apr 27 2020, 04:26 PM

Glad to hear the update. Man, you are one lucky guy. I would run to the store and buy $50 worth of lottery tickets. Also looking forward to the Phoenix rising from the accident as it is rebuilt to live on and hit 500K miles.

Posted by: ahycaramba Apr 27 2020, 04:27 PM

Its always good when you can walk way from any accident. Glad you're ok Clay. May your love for Betty live on in your next 914.

Posted by: cali914 Apr 27 2020, 04:49 PM

Glad your okay The car will still live if you swap the parts on to another 914.

Posted by: johnlush Apr 27 2020, 04:53 PM

You're one lucky guy and your (Betty's) poor little 914 laid down its life for you! Really glad that other than being a bit beat up that you're OK and double cool that you're going to have the 914 fixed. If there are any parts you need during the rebuild process please post and if I have it in my stash it's yours.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 27 2020, 05:08 PM

I totally agree with John...Please let us help.

I can donate a fully refurbished black rear bumper.

LMK

Oscar

Posted by: Superhawk996 Apr 27 2020, 05:10 PM

I found myself thinking about whether or not you could fix that car. I'm glad that you are going to save it. There really aren't many 400K mile cars like that car was and with that sort of special history to both you and Betty.

If there is anything I can do along the way to help the cause I'm in.

Posted by: Andyrew Apr 27 2020, 05:12 PM

VERY glad your ok! triple digit speeds? WOW.

Also very glad your fixing the car!

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 27 2020, 05:29 PM

Wow. That you can even think/write with that level of clarity is amazing in itself.

I'm so glad you're okay, Clay. I am so sorry about Betty (and your) baby.

And I'm certain of one thing: Triple digit speeds + no black marks up to the impact = no accident.

Posted by: michael7810 Apr 27 2020, 05:52 PM

Dang Betty and Clay that sucked. I feel fortunate to have been in front of Betty when it hit 400K on the way to Okteenerfest. I’m glad Clay is OK and happy you are having it fixed.

Posted by: AZBanks Apr 27 2020, 06:00 PM

Glad to hear you are ok and that you are fixing the 914.
I can't wait to see pictures of it back together with Betty behind the wheel.

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Apr 27 2020, 06:39 PM

One of the things I fear the most in my 914. Sitting at a red light car in front of me so no where to go. Look in the mirror and the person coming is not looking forward. This sucks I’m so sorry.

Posted by: Spoke Apr 27 2020, 06:41 PM

Wow that is a massive hit. Glad to hear you're in one piece but wait a day or so before saying you're ok. Too many cars today can easily do 100+ which is about 80MPH faster than some drivers' skill and attention allows.

Sounds like I'll have to make the brake lights a lot brighter. When you get the car back together let me know what is broken and I'll replace them for free.

Posted by: Sprout Apr 27 2020, 06:50 PM

Sorry to hear about this, but glad you're okay! It's sad your car made it this far only to go out like that. Good luck with whatever you decide to do next!

Posted by: rbzymek Apr 27 2020, 06:56 PM

Good to hear that your injuries seem to be minor. You must have been in physical shock for at least the rest of the day. Good luck on the re-build!

Posted by: 914e Apr 27 2020, 07:32 PM

Killing a 914 is a capital offense in Texas isn't it? I really wish they would get autonomous driving working soon to save us from the idiots.

Posted by: dakotaewing Apr 27 2020, 08:08 PM

Clay,
I am sorry to see this has happened, but glad you were able to walk away.
I know you have a lot of local resources, but please let me know if I can do anything.

TE

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Apr 27 2020, 08:38 PM

Red trunk lid, rear black bumper (both need a bit of TLC), and a good trans nosecone yours for the asking,

Posted by: PanelBilly Apr 27 2020, 09:00 PM

Sad to see the car in this state, but glad to see that you're doing well

Posted by: jack20 Apr 27 2020, 11:27 PM

So glad you survived this! Triple digits and you both made it. Remarkable.

Posted by: oldschool Apr 28 2020, 12:36 AM

Happy your ok Buddy. and that your going to bring the 914 back....rest up.

Posted by: Frankvw Apr 28 2020, 02:22 AM

that is a big hit.Good that everybody was OK. Although driver might seem unhurt at first, I bet next day he was not feeling so great after the adrenaline was gone. Hope the other guy has a good insurance to cover for this loss ! Take care !

Posted by: twistedstang Apr 28 2020, 07:08 AM

Wow. That had to hurt physically and emotionally. This was the kick in the ass I needed to finally call Hagarty and update my cars agreed upon value.

Posted by: ChrisFoley Apr 28 2020, 08:38 AM

What a shame. I know how much that car means to both of you.
Good to hear that the body shop expects they can bring it back.

Posted by: preach Apr 28 2020, 08:50 AM

Damn! Glad you are OK Clay. Give Betty a hug from all of us.

Posted by: eric9144 Apr 28 2020, 10:11 AM

My worst fear with my 914's, probably all of ours.

Sooooooo sorry this happened to you guys I know there's no monetary value you can place on what that car has meant to both you and Betty in your lives

Posted by: JOEPROPER Apr 28 2020, 10:36 AM

This is terrible. Good luck bringing it back.

Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 28 2020, 01:45 PM

Shame, but it's just a car, I'm glad you're OK.
Buy a lotto ticket.

Posted by: bandjoey Apr 28 2020, 05:34 PM

OMG Clay & Betty. So Sorry for the loss but the car is in good hands to be repaired. Amazing how much damage the car takes and you walk away. However, You do need to see a doctor and an attorney asap. Wrecks that bad come back to hurt the body weeks later.

Posted by: Tom Apr 28 2020, 06:18 PM

Wow, what a hit! Glad to hear you are OK Clay, at least physically right now. Things like this can come back again and again physically so keep that in mind when dealing with the insurance company.
In 2004 my wife was in our 2000 Saturn station wagon and she was blindsided on the passenger side. She wasn't terribly hurt at the accident scene, but got up the next morning and her shoulder hurt really bad. She signed off on a really cheap amount ( 6K) for pain and suffering from the insurance company. When I found out she did that I was pissed. I told her injuries like that will stay with you for life. Sure enough several times a year her shoulder acts up. No, I don't tell her I told you so.
Since your body man says he can fix it, that is good news and I hope that turns out well.
This brings out something we need to start doing when driving these cars. In motorcycle safety training, we are taught to scan all ways every 2 seconds or less. If you are the only one in a lane at a red light, be ready to move somewhere if you see an accident approaching from the rear. This saved my life several times in California when I rode every day back in the 70's and 80's. People just don't "see" a motorcycle due to the bike not being a threat to them. Same for a tiny 914. You will think this is too time consuming and hard, but after doing it for a time, it becomes second nature and you don't realize you are doing it. You need to be aware of what can threaten your safety at all times on a motorcycle, and now maybe 914's also.
Tom

Posted by: RickS Apr 28 2020, 06:35 PM

Very glad to hear you are ok and Betty can restored to her former beautiful self, but what a pain in the meantime

I would recommend getting a big ass strobing third brake light for her as a get well present.

Posted by: StarBear Apr 28 2020, 06:37 PM

Great advice. We ARE tiny!

Posted by: pete000 Apr 28 2020, 06:42 PM

So sad to see that happen to a 914 who has been in service so long....

Posted by: Mblizzard Apr 28 2020, 07:15 PM

Fuck me running I would have killed somebody over this! Glad you are ok. It this is really sad.

Posted by: Krieger Apr 28 2020, 08:38 PM

Clay. We need to know how your doing.

Posted by: mountainroads Apr 28 2020, 09:04 PM

And from the side. I once smacked a pole on the passenger side hard enough that the passenger door covered the shifter. Walked away from that with only a sore hip for a couple of days. Wish I could find those pics.

FWIW: that bruised hip cam back to haunt me later in life.

- MR

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 29 2020, 06:52 AM

Not trying to be secretive, but I am very limited on what I post here. I don't want the other party reading this and eventually using it against me in any way.

I am still breathing. I feel like I was that little BB inside an empty spray paint can. I am battered and bruised, and it has gotten worse since the wreck.

Right now, y'all don't know how much this thread means to me. It is going to be a very tough time bringing him back. We will need y'alls emotional support as the car progresses. To do it right, it is going to take time. We will both need support to endure.

Clay

Posted by: BeatNavy Apr 29 2020, 06:59 AM

I think that's wise.

Man, I know you've got to be some kind of sore. Hopefully it will start to ebb before too long and then you can focus on car rehab.

Posted by: mbseto Apr 29 2020, 07:48 AM

Boggles my mind that this kind of thing is necessary. Again, glad you walked away from this one. Take care of yourself and yours.

Posted by: jesse7flying Apr 29 2020, 09:41 AM

Man, Clay, that was some hit. The part where you described the other drivers surrounding the perp reminded me of folks with pitch forks and torches. This is Texas, so it was probably shotguns and D-cell MagLites. Glad you are relatively OK. I'm praying for you guys.
Jesse

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 29 2020, 10:09 AM

Like Rob, I also think that's wise.



And you have it. Fixing this 914 makes no financial sense, but it has to be done—as it's more valuable than a 250 GTO for all the right reasons.

Love the idea prompted above, of parts to help with the fix coming from this community, and realize that while I don't have any big body parts, I have some NOS bits for the rear trunk and maybe some other stuff too. Can we as a community start figuring out where to send them? Would be nice if all your body guy has to work on is the body—with packed shelves of bits to work from standing ready when it comes to reassembly. No phone time searching for parts—for any of you—would be a cool goal.

Meantime, take care of what matters most.

Posted by: sixnotfour Apr 29 2020, 10:42 AM

My wife is strong willed, She tripped and injuring her wrist, she wore a brace thing
for 2 weeks, I took her to the doctor, Its Broke..1wk with a cast.1 wk later they call her in for a ct scan,2 days later..Uh come see us at the UofU...To be continued...

Stay Strong dont ignore anything,,,We are not spring chickens...

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 29 2020, 10:50 AM

If it’s in my stash of parts - it’s yours. Just let me know what you need...

Posted by: dirk2056 Apr 29 2020, 11:10 AM

Now I'm going to rethink how to use my 914, Would I rather take a bad hit with a fool on the phone or drive it hard on a track and hit something!!!!

Posted by: theer Apr 29 2020, 11:36 AM

Oh man - that sooo deeply sucks.

That little 914 saved two lives that day - Clay’s and the dumb ass in the Honda. Image that impact into the back of a pickup. Honda guy is a goner in that scenario. He should be thanking you for being alive (and pay to fix Betty’s car, whatever the cost).

Do take care of yourself, Clay.

Best,
Tom

Posted by: horizontally-opposed Apr 29 2020, 12:46 PM

Let's do this thing, as there aren't that many parts on the back of a 914.

Someone will be better at this than me—but from the top of my head:

Tail panel (sounds like Clay and Betty have)
Quarter panel, left (sounds like Clay and Betty have)
Quarter panel, right (sounds like Clay and Betty have)
Trunk lid (Marty has)
Trunk lid hinges/rollers
Trunk lid rubber bumpers for rear corners
Rear trunk seal
Rear bumper
Rear bumper top
License plate holder
License plate lights
Taillight buckets (have one decent used one, I think)
Taillight lenses
Trunk latch (may have a spare)
Trunk button (have a nice used one)
Top stays, rear (have two NOS)
Top holders, front (have two, NOS)
Top latch buckets (have two, NOS)
Trunk light
Tail cone for 901 (Marty has)
Trailing arms
Targa bar trim

What else am I missing? I suspect plenty, but it can be added to the list.

It isn't much next to the bodywork to come, but it might save some hours and $$—and would make a pretty decent care package...

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 29 2020, 01:33 PM

I am truly overwhelmed by the responses here. We both appreciate the desire of the community to help us out.


Dammit! Y'all need to stop stirring up so much F-ing dust!!!!


As some of you know, I have an extensive collection of 914 parts. Here is what I know I already have.

We have found locally the rear half of a 74. It was parted to fix another 914 that hit a fire hydrant in the front. I have not seen it yet, so I don't know what it has or doesn't have attached.

Tail panel (sounds like Clay and Betty have) Going to get a new one, if we replace the rear quarters.

Quarter panel, left (sounds like Clay and Betty have)
Quarter panel, right (sounds like Clay and Betty have)

For the quarter panels, we would love to find a pair of NOS or new repro ones. If not,we will use the ones on the rear clip.

Trunk lid ( I still have the original lid from Betty's car that was fire damaged on the front edge. Betty has expressed the desire to use that one. She wants to keep as much as possible from before the wreck.)

Trunk lid hinges/rollers (going to order from 914Rubber)
Trunk lid rubber bumpers for rear corners
Rear trunk seal (going to order from 914Rubber)
Rear bumper (I have that, but I can always use a better one.)
Rear bumper top (AA or 914Rubber)
License plate holder (I think i have a spare stashed away somewhere)
License plate lights ( Believe it or not, the left one is salvagable. I can't see the right one)

Taillight buckets (I have two spare pairs)
Taillight lenses (I have 2 spare sets in driver condition.)
Trunk latch (Both the upper and lower are intact and usable.)
Trunk button (Unless it is broken, I am going to salvage it.)

All of the top latches are intact and are still working. The top never left the car.

Top stays, rear (have two NOS)
Top holders, front (have two, NOS)
Top latch buckets (have two, NOS)

Trunk light (Undamaged).

Tail cone for 901 (I have two in my stash
)
Trailing arms ( I have 4 sets of spares)
Targa bar trim (Undamaged)

I will be pulling the rear sway bar off my car to replace it with a larger one, so I can use that one on Betty's car. Hopefully the links are not pretzel shaped.

Nothing on the targa bar was damaged. All of the electrical is intact and still working. I used the flashers at the scene, and the Spokeworks LED lights still work. The backup light board on the right lost 2 LEDs. I even turned on the park lights. The left license plate ligh still works too.

One of the things I am worried about is the rear shocks. One of the shock towers is torn, so I don't trust the shock on that side.

I also need stainless steel Heat Exchangers, a muffler hanger, and a Bursch muffler. I am fairly sure she will let me convert it to 2.0 HEs and muffler.

I will be posting Wanted to buy ads when I find I need other things.

And again... thank every one of you for wanting to help.

Posted by: abes914 Apr 29 2020, 01:35 PM

This accident can be much worse and i am glad that it is not. I have a pair of doors that you can have. Let us be part of your ongoing car story.

Take care.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 29 2020, 01:36 PM

Thank you.

The doors are undamaged.

Clay

Posted by: poorsche914 Apr 29 2020, 01:54 PM

May need to rename Froderick to Fronkensteen

Posted by: Maury4 Apr 29 2020, 02:15 PM

Supeana the black boxes on the Honda for data recovery. And with anti lock brakes, very few skid marks. My kid is a cop and has been to accident investigation school.

Good luck on the repair and ditto what has been said before. I'm sure it'll buff out just fine.

Rick

Posted by: Krieger Apr 29 2020, 02:27 PM

I have a spare green dot jack you can have.

Posted by: Al Meredith Apr 29 2020, 05:01 PM

Clay , glad you are OK , only sore, don't be quick to sign off . Clay I'm in Atlanta but have a 914 that is perfect from the doors back . If you need it its is yours . Hope to see you both at Octeenerfest next year. AL

Posted by: 914rrr Apr 29 2020, 08:38 PM

I haven't been on here for awhile. I was horrified to hear about, and see the results of, the accident! Clay, I'm so glad you survived the accident and wish you a full and speedy recovery. Man, I am so sad to hear about this... and so glad you're putting it back together!

I was just thinking to myself that if EVER there was a P-car that deserves a story in the Panorama, this was it! Now that it sustained a major hit and will be resurrected, it REALLY deserves a Pano story!!

Posted by: HansJan Apr 29 2020, 09:12 PM

Unbelievably sad story.
I have a red rear-decklid (or whatever its called).
Not sure if its good enough, but its yours if you want it.

I live in Sugar Land TX.

Posted by: r_towle Apr 29 2020, 09:18 PM

So sorry to see this happen Clay!
Very happy you are ok.
Get another tub...build a better car.
That one is done.

Posted by: Front yard mechanic Apr 29 2020, 10:45 PM

Sorry about your car ! I have an undamaged bag of kitty litter you can have

Posted by: porschetub Apr 29 2020, 11:03 PM

Felt when I got that first pic,hopefully rebuilt to see 500k miles .

Posted by: 911GT2 Apr 30 2020, 03:56 AM

I find this thread hearth warming!

Posted by: preach Apr 30 2020, 05:53 AM

I love this community!

Posted by: Johny Blackstain Apr 30 2020, 06:13 AM

Shit! Glad you're OK Clay & am truly stunned at the damage. Just goes to show that these little cars are tough SOB's & were definitely crash tested. Too bad a bunch of us aren't quarantined together because we could knock the project out in less than a month

Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 30 2020, 06:30 AM

Clay-

Just give me the okay and I will get you a fully refurbished black bumper in about a week. This one is awaiting final prep, already epoxy coated. LMK

Oscar

The price is a diet Pepsi if you ever make it out West.

Here to help,

Oscar

Posted by: Gatornapper Apr 30 2020, 06:42 AM

Clay -

So sorry this happened and sorry I didn't even see this until today, but I just "Amen!" everything that everyone else has been saying. Main thing for which I am thankful is that you are alive and well with only temporary pain - you are a valued and appreciated member here - and that's so clear from all the love you've gotten in responses.

As I'm relatively new to the 914 world, I don't have any good parts, but would be glad to contribute to the cause financially it that would help. I don't suggest a GoFundMe account as they take too much for themselves - we can just PayPal you.

Heal up quick - and if you can, keep us posted on the progress of getting your baby back.

GN

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 30 2020, 07:33 AM

While the offer is really generous and very appreciated, I cannot accept any donations for insurance reasons.

Thank you very much,

Clay

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 30 2020, 08:30 AM

Count your blessings Clay. This could have ended up very badly in many different ways. Death, dismemberment and paralysis to name a few. A quick look on the bright side says, "Maybe it's time to treat Betty to a Subaru conversion with AC" ?

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 30 2020, 08:50 AM

The AC was working great in her car. It still worked great after the wreck.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 30 2020, 08:51 AM

Just some info. I can't post anything here that I don't want the other guys' insurance to see. DO NOT LOOK for it here.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Apr 30 2020, 08:56 AM

The insured's company if a good one, will certainly have sympathy for your situation and address it accordingly.
You owned and historic well documented and well known 914 in the community, one that certainly qualifies for celebrity status among fellow 914 owners. Hence that puts a special value on your 914 above like cars out there.

Posted by: JamesM Apr 30 2020, 10:07 AM

Just as an FYI, and not sure its still available, but when I got rear ended a few years ago Porsche still had stock on the rear vertical taillight to taillight body panel. If i recall it was around 2k, but that was her insurance companies problem. They initially wanted to total the car for a ridiculously low pay out, I only had to tell them no once before they dropped 8k to fix it.