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Posted by: Gustl Oct 7 2006, 05:48 AM
eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D230036489305%26fvi%3D1&item=230036489305
why ??
Posted by: TINCAN914 Oct 7 2006, 06:06 AM
I have no idea what that thing is.. It looks like a Eclipse and a Chevy got together to see what the offspring would look like. I don't see anything that looks like a teener in that mess.... 
Posted by: smontanaro Oct 7 2006, 06:07 AM
ricer wannabe? 
Skip
Posted by: BarberDave Oct 7 2006, 06:12 AM
WTF, 
Posted by: effutuo101 Oct 7 2006, 06:22 AM
I have no idea what that thing is.. It looks like a Eclipse and a Chevy got together to see what the offspring would look like. I don't see anything that looks like a teener in that mess....
door angles, pillar angles, windscreen are all wrong. maybe he has a valid 914 chassis number welded in somewhere to give him a 914 title. looks more like a fiero.
Posted by: aircooledboy Oct 7 2006, 08:44 AM
door angles, pillar angles, windscreen are all wrong. maybe he has a valid 914 chassis number welded in somewhere to give him a 914 title. looks more like a fiero. It looks like he had a giant pile of various make body parts, and he went thru until he found ones that would fit, then tacked 'em on. No theme, no style, no proportion. Just a fully covered chassis. Almost looks like a camo test mule.
Too bad. It looks like he did a solid job in the actual assembly. I'm sure there is a fair number of hours invested.
Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 7 2006, 08:47 AM
In the third pic even the dog looks embarassed to be seen next to it 
For what it is it looks done well, but even a turd done well is still a turd.
Posted by: JPB Oct 7 2006, 08:49 AM
Joo are correct bato. I get MR2 and put 914 numbers on it and get a cheep hot aotmobiles for free from my amigos.
Iz mid engeen segnors and lots of FG to make is cool man.
Posted by: Headrage Oct 7 2006, 09:44 AM
Can someone do a PPI for me?
Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Oct 7 2006, 09:44 AM
He did it 'because he could'. This car is an extreme example, but we should remember this car next time we want to modify our cars...
Posted by: orange914 Oct 7 2006, 09:57 AM
i dont know how that thing resembles a 914 AT ALL 
... but i sure as hell would buy if the price would stay at $100 
Posted by: So.Cal.914 Oct 7 2006, 10:19 AM
The fabrication and body are really very good, but what on God's green earth is
that thing on the roof? Some people don't know when to say enough.
Posted by: Mountain914 Oct 7 2006, 10:34 AM
Gee, I don't think it looks so bad. I don't like the doors, or the front spoiler/headlights - but fit and finish, in the super tiny pictures, with my bad eyesight, doesn't look so bad .
If it was built well mechanically - then it's unique and what the heck... we've seen worse.
You realize I only write this because we are starting to sound like the wine-and-cheese crowd... 
I think the Yon K 914 looks ugly (yes, I said it), but... look what it could do ! Granted, the bad looks come from the good engineering. With this kali-kookmobile, I think, the top scoop and side scoops probably provide a solid solution for air intake and cooling (conjecture). It looks like the up-front radiator is done very well (front dam air entrance over the radiator and through the hood air exit). But hey, I just look at 'em, I don't build 'em.
Posted by: Mike914 Oct 7 2006, 11:29 AM
i dont know how that thing resembles a 914 AT ALL
... but i sure as hell would buy if the price would stay at $100 Yeah, I bid $105, not going any more.
Mike Scott in SJ, CA Drive one a day That's all I ask...
Posted by: Sammy Oct 7 2006, 11:46 AM
I like it.
Posted by: Mueller Oct 7 2006, 11:48 AM
I kinda like it....I'd ditch the wild paint job, the spoiler and the front air-dam...
Posted by: BMartin914 Oct 7 2006, 11:57 AM
Because:
a - You have too much money
b - You have too much time
c - You have bad taste
d - You have no taste
e - It was the best way you could think of to ruin a 914
Posted by: Jeroen Oct 7 2006, 12:16 PM
not something I'd build, but I like it
Posted by: dlo914 Oct 7 2006, 01:34 PM
Looks like the base vehicle wasnt a 72' 914. It looks more like a 2nd generation Honda Civic CRX. Here's a comparison: 
Posted by: turboman808 Oct 7 2006, 03:20 PM
Yeah doesn't look like a 914 at all. At first I thought it was a fiero but yeah must be a crx.
Should have seen a civic I built a few years ago.
Wasn't that bad but close.
Just make sure you guys stop me before I mess up my 914 like that
Posted by: zen motorcycle Oct 7 2006, 03:32 PM
Reminds me of a Johnny Cash song
I stole it one piece at a time and it didn't cost me a dime 
Posted by: Mountain914 Oct 7 2006, 09:18 PM
I got to thinking about this - perhaps it isn't a 914 underneath it all, but I could see where they would use a 914 VIN since "1972 or older" wouldn't have to meet all the emission requirements - they must have attached 914 VIN in various places (no frame stampings, right ?).
Just a theory... 
Posted by: bernbomb914 Oct 7 2006, 11:48 PM
I dont understand where there are so many experts on this forum that are experts that can analize three pics. and tell weather the car is good or bad. everybody has a right to their opinion but there is to much bashing on this fourm. if you cant say anything goo then say nothing at all.
Bernie
Posted by: RockinOldSchool Oct 8 2006, 01:59 AM
CRX windshield roof and rear window welded onto a teener maybe? It has Porsche doors.
But that might be all it has.
Posted by: MecGen Oct 8 2006, 07:13 AM
Hi
Come on guys, this is better then 99% of the "kits" that we see. I agree its a Hienz57 with minimal 914 parts, probably to get around the emmission tests or other local laws. Drop the roof scoop and the tail, and it makes for a decent kit.
You guys are nasty 
Later
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 8 2006, 04:16 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-914-Custom-Built-One-Off-Porsche_W0QQitemZ230036489305QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6430QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
sorry if its been posted.. I didnt see it.
Posted by: Hammy Oct 8 2006, 04:25 PM
Looks like a Nissan....
Wing is a bit much...
Interesting though. I wish there were more pics of the cockpit and behind the seats.
Nice view though.
Nice dog too.
Posted by: Vacca Rabite Oct 8 2006, 06:43 PM
I think that there was another thread abotu this one here. May have been on NASIOC though.
Consensus was that it was a Honda CRX with a 914 Vin tacked in to get smog free status.
None of the lines mate up right to be a 914, but the body is just about spot on for a CRX.
Zach
Posted by: Brett W Oct 8 2006, 06:59 PM
It looks like a decent job. I would do a different color and remove the roof scoop and wing but otherwise I don't think it looks too bad.
I think the wheel base is too short to be a teener.
Posted by: 9146986 Oct 8 2006, 07:16 PM
I do see 914 door handles.
This may not be your cup of tea, but it's easy to get into bashing on the 'net, cause there's no recourse.
My opinion is the guy doesn't want to sell the car. For a car like this you'd have to post photos with much more detail. The only bash I'd offer is if you really want to sell the car, you gotta show how it was put together. If you fail to show the details, then you might think there is something to hide.
Not everyone has the same idea of what makes a car cool.
Posted by: mikez Oct 8 2006, 07:25 PM
Woohooo, high bidder.....
Posted by: Rider914 Oct 8 2006, 07:52 PM
Put me in the I like it camp . . .
"There is an ass for every seat"
It is way better than the other "Customs" that we have seen.
Posted by: LowGT Oct 8 2006, 07:53 PM
The door and handle looks like a 914. It is possible they welded the quarters and hatch from a CRX onto it.
Posted by: jd74914 Oct 8 2006, 08:00 PM
I think Dan might be right. Since the doors are definately 914 I bet they basically grafted a crx body onto the rest of it. The rear bumper seems to be a smoothed 916. The hood also has a very 914 angle to it (with the headlight covers blened in).
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 8 2006, 09:01 PM
I think its got some 914 parts on it... I emailed the seller.. we'll see
Posted by: Howard Oct 8 2006, 09:02 PM
Oh, some jerk will bid on it. Who the hell is sbonthemesa??? 
I think it's kinda cute.
Posted by: mikez Oct 8 2006, 09:04 PM
Yer momma.....second of two threads....now be merged....
Posted by: Lou W Oct 8 2006, 09:05 PM
Oh, some jerk will bid on it. Who the hell is sbonthemesa???
I think it's kinda cute.
somebody-on-the-mesa
Posted by: Howard Oct 8 2006, 09:09 PM
Oh, some jerk will bid on it. Who the hell is sbonthemesa???
I think it's kinda cute.
somebody-on-the-mesa
That would be 'sumbitchonthemesa'
Love your back yard!
Posted by: mikez Oct 8 2006, 09:11 PM
Santa Barbara - on - the - mesa.....dork.....
Posted by: Lou W Oct 8 2006, 09:23 PM
it could be "Somebastardonthemesa"
Posted by: richardmosselman Oct 8 2006, 11:10 PM
I REALLY like it!
Posted by: Andyrew Oct 8 2006, 11:38 PM
Dankie admins for the merge.
Seller says he'll give me detailed photo's monday.
Posted by: rick 918-S Oct 9 2006, 08:08 AM
I like it. Not everything about it. But the basic idea. You can't blame the guy for wanting to start with a 914. It's the best affordable and abundant (on the coast) plateform ever built. I like the modern roofline. It's the first custom 914 I've ever seen with the targa bar removed that doesn't look hacked off. I like the 18" stagered wheels. The wheel style looks good on that car. This is a custom car. It's not for everyone.
Posted by: zymurgist Oct 9 2006, 09:45 AM
I think it's OK. I've seen a lot worse in both the 914 and the Corvette worlds. Personally, I wouldn't call it a 914 unless it has more 914 parts than the doors.
Besides, anybody who has a Bulldog can't be all bad!
Posted by: wbergtho Oct 9 2006, 11:37 AM
I think it shows alot of skill and craftsmanship...but lacking in the attention to detail it needs to be considered excellent. I have to take my hat off and say he did alot of cool things and the overall shape is quite successful. I don't like the front bumper openings (too busy...and the openings themselves are not identically shaped from side to side...which tells me he was in a hurry on the bumper/air dam portion of the project). The aero bumper side strakes look a little too cheesy as well. I'd pen a different front bumper design...get rid of the air intake on the roof and feed air through the side intakes for the engine. I guess we all have our own idea of what looks right...and I think this guy is getting close. How many guys out there are brave enough to do what he did???
Posted by: mrdezyne Oct 9 2006, 01:54 PM
It is not a CRX rear side window section for sure, look again at the comparison. I'd say most certainly a 914 base, you don't just PUT 914 doors on something else, think about how these things are shaped and how the hinge and latch mech has to work.
It certainly shows promise and has good lines. I'm with wbergtho that certain details are a bit cheesy and "Fast and Furious" looking for me.
Posted by: Ferg Oct 9 2006, 02:05 PM
It is not a CRX rear side window section for sure, look again at the comparison. I'd say most certainly a 914 base, you don't just PUT 914 doors on something else, think about how these things are shaped and how the hinge and latch mech has to work.
It certainly shows promise and has good lines. I'm with wbergtho that certain details are a bit cheesy and "Fast and Furious" looking for me.
I'd argue that, I'm 100 percent certain that's a CRX roof line, and rear section. I'd have to assume it's a CRX windsheild as well. It even has the rear tail section glass visible on the rear shot. I think the body work comes up higher on the side to thow off the visual.
I'm pretty sure this is a CRX all the way, besides doors, with a SBC stuffed in the back.
Ferg
Posted by: nycchef Oct 9 2006, 02:07 PM
[quote name='turboman808' date='Oct 7 2006, 01:20 PM' post='789769']
Should have seen a civic I built a few years ago.
Wasn't that bad but close.
nate got any pics?
Posted by: turboman808 Oct 9 2006, 02:40 PM
Should have seen a civic I built a few years ago.
Wasn't that bad but close.
nate got any pics?
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTIwMDY0ODZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg
Not any good ones. This is probably 2000 or 2001. I actualy won SM that day I beleive. Not something that happens to often.
What you don't see is the big vented hood and the skyline front bumper
Posted by: 914fan Oct 9 2006, 02:54 PM
Its Non Op. Can it pass inspection with head lights that low to the ground. I did not see the "normal" headlights.
Posted by: jd74914 Oct 9 2006, 03:59 PM
Should have seen a civic I built a few years ago.
Wasn't that bad but close.
nate got any pics?
http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wMTIwMDY0ODZzNDEzZGZkMzF5NTQx.jpg
Not any good ones. This is probably 2000 or 2001. I actualy won SM that day I beleive. Not something that happens to often.
What you don't see is the big vented hood and the skyline front bumper
The picture won't work man?
Posted by: mikez Oct 9 2006, 04:22 PM
STILL THE HIGH BIDDER...............
Posted by: Mueller Oct 9 2006, 04:57 PM
STILL THE HIGH BIDDER...............
"reserve not meet"
wonder what that price is...hope he doesn't think it's worth $30K or something crazy like that....
did you see the questions?
what kind of stupid parents would let thier kid buy a car like this???
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