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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Finely received my first 914, needs all rubber seals.
Posted by: tag Jan 12 2009, 07:29 PM
AutoAtlanta wants $850 for a COMPLETE RUBBER seal KIT. Is this high? I just received my car today and just about all the rubber is bad or damaged. Let me just give you the run down on this 1976 car I bought from Elswick:
1. Motor seems strong, doesn't smoke or leak and it is a 2.0.
2. Windshield needs replacing (he told me before i purchased)
3. Back glass is loose (he told me before i purchased)
4. The only key that works is the ignition.
5. Wrecked on the driver side front (I wasn't told about this!) crappy bondo work to boot!
6. Missing horn button? How much are these? $250 AutoAtlanta
7. Parking brake handle busted (he told me before i purchased but didn't tell me it was due to rust!
Oh well I guess that's what you get sight unseen I will just have to make the car correct but it may take a couple years. I'm going to check the hell hole this week end, i did a quick visual but there is debris covering the metal so i will need to clean this first.
Posted by: SirAndy Jan 12 2009, 08:03 PM
Is this high?
No ...
AndyPS:
Posted by: 736conver Jan 12 2009, 08:21 PM
Check the resource page we have a guy in there selling alot of the seals.
About 300-400 for a new one. Good time to replace the anodized trim with the rubber seal. Also in the resource section
Easy fix with some butyl tape or glass urethane sealer
Post a wanted ad in the classifieds. $250 is too much
Hopefully that isnt fiberglass covering a hole.
Goodluck and lots of help found here on the world site.
Posted by: tag Jan 12 2009, 10:17 PM
Thanks, I'll be checking the resources during the week. 
Posted by: Gint Jan 12 2009, 10:47 PM
No.
Posted by: orthobiz Jan 14 2009, 04:23 PM
Pics?
Paul
Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Jan 14 2009, 05:17 PM
Posted by: tag Jan 15 2009, 06:02 AM
Pics?
Paul
I'll get some pic's but first I need to figure out how to post'm
Posted by: tag Jan 15 2009, 06:19 AM
Pics?
Paul
I'll get some pic's but first I need to figure out how to post'm
This is where the all the bondo is
And
I guess the hood doesn't line up because of this
Inside of hood... cool isn't it
Posted by: Slick914 Jan 15 2009, 02:52 PM
I feel for you man. 
I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that.
Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that". 
There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=90029&hl=
Posted by: tag Jan 15 2009, 09:47 PM
I feel for you man.
I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that.
Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that".
There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=90029&hl=
If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
Posted by: tag Jan 15 2009, 10:07 PM
I feel for you man.
I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that.
Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that".
There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=90029&hl=
If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
I'll take some more pic's of the inside after i remove the seats and carpet to repair the back glass. I'm almost scared to find out what's lurking underneath the carpet
I've done a lot of reading and browsing of this web site and other 914 sites and this is by far the best forum out there. I really appreciate the comments, jokes and support that all of the 914world members have been giving to others and me. I'll be here for a very long time
Posted by: Slick914 Jan 15 2009, 10:12 PM
If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
Only thing that I can think of that is different would be how the bumpers mount.
Posted by: tag Jan 15 2009, 10:14 PM
I feel for you man.
I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that.
Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that".
There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=90029&hl=
If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
I'll take some more pic's of the inside after i remove the seats and carpet to repair the back glass. I'm almost scared to find out what's lurking underneath the carpet
I've done a lot of reading and browsing of this web site and other 914 sites and this is by far the best forum out there. I really appreciate the comments, jokes and support that all of the 914world members have been giving to others and me. I'll be here for a very long time
I forgot to ask if a 1971 steering wheel would fit the 1976 column. Thanks
Posted by: Slick914 Jan 15 2009, 10:18 PM
No, the 71 steering wheel is different. You'll need one from 72 or later.
Posted by: Dr Evil Jan 15 2009, 10:47 PM
71 seats will be different as well. The passenger seat has no mounting bracket and is part of the firewall cushion.
Posted by: tag Jan 16 2009, 05:23 AM
If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
Only thing that I can think of that is different would be how the bumpers mount.
So I wouldn't be able to mount the bumpers at all? Can it be modified to mount?
Posted by: tag Jan 16 2009, 05:27 AM
No, the 71 steering wheel is different. You'll need one from 72 or later.
Would the button (center plastic) mount to the 76' steering wheel?
Posted by: tag Jan 16 2009, 05:28 AM
No, the 71 steering wheel is different. You'll need one from 72 or later.
Would the button (center plastic) mount to the 76' steering wheel?
And what about the door locks? Thanks
Posted by: tag Jan 16 2009, 12:16 PM
I'll be looking at the 1971 donor car today. Can someone answer the questions above. Thanks very much
Posted by: Slick914 Jan 16 2009, 03:16 PM
The door locks and horn pad will work. I'm sure you can modify the sheet metal to mount the bumpers. Lots of people have mounted the old style chrome bumpers on the 75-76 cars.
What exactly are your plans? You are aware that these panels don't just simply bolt on and off, right?
Posted by: tag Jan 16 2009, 03:50 PM
The door locks and horn pad will work. I'm sure you can modify the sheet metal to mount the bumpers. Lots of people have mounted the old style chrome bumpers on the 75-76 cars.
What exactly are your plans? You are aware that these panels don't just simply bolt on and off, right?
The welds need to be drilled out right?
Posted by: Slick914 Jan 16 2009, 04:05 PM
Ok, just wanted to be sure you know you're heading towards major surgery. 
Be careful, these 5k cars can become 10k cars in no time. 
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