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Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 25 2015, 08:17 PM

Hello

Saw this ad on CR

I am concerned that it needs adjustment to the valves and carbs

Does anyone have any advice?

Thanks

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/5177684132.html

Posted by: vintage914racer Aug 25 2015, 08:37 PM

I've seen the car. The owner works at Auto Edge in Mahtomedi. I unfortunately know nothing about it, but I would assume that if it's owned by an employee at a reputable shop that it should be in ok shape?

Posted by: Mike1981 Aug 26 2015, 05:23 AM

Thanks

Did not know the owner worked at a shop

My question is why would he not get it tuned and adjusted at his shop?

Posted by: mepstein Aug 26 2015, 05:42 AM

Why do many mechanics have 1/2 done project cars? Happens all the time.

Posted by: carr914 Aug 26 2015, 06:19 AM

Why do Bodyshop owners drive cars that look like Rat-Rods (but not on purpose)?

Posted by: DirtyCossack Aug 26 2015, 08:30 PM

Interesting question...probably the same reason why I work as a writer/journalist and have 5 half finished books...

Posted by: Kraftwerk Aug 31 2015, 10:00 PM

the cobbler's son's run barefoot...

Posted by: rjames Aug 31 2015, 10:22 PM

Seems kind of silly to have a wide-bodied 914 like that unless you plan on replacing the engine with something to match.

Posted by: Mike1981 Sep 1 2015, 05:25 AM

I agree

When I asked about a big bore kit the owner did not know said he would call the previous owner

Sounds funny to me

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 1 2015, 08:51 AM

Not enough speakers for the stereo? a little too much 'personal taste' on the interior for me.

Posted by: iwanta914-6 Sep 1 2015, 09:39 AM

My thoughts exactly!

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 1 2015, 01:09 PM

That stuff can be ripped right out - make no mistake, that is exactly what I would do.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Sep 4 2015, 04:19 PM

good starting point at 5k