Bosser 914 Build Thread, Factory Ice Green Metallic Barn Find!! Pictures! Options

[rnellums]

I'm going to look at the one in Ohio this weekend, so I might call the Cincinnati one too. I have to focus on getting my stats in gear though!
-Ross

[rnellums]

Thomas, did you recall what the rust situation was on that Zambezi teener?

there is a roller here in Findlay Ohio. Check with Tab Tanner at Autobahn Garage. 419-957-7210

I just called! It seems pretty amazing! Can't wait to get pictures

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/2436870486.html

Hey man, Hate to hear. However, I seen this car a couple days ago and when I seen your post I tought of this car. This car looks great! I figured you would buy yours back and you could do a swap of the 5 lug and engine and other various things. Depending on what you get back from insurance it may be worth it! I know that Cincinnati isnt the closest but worth a look. Best of luck man and glad that you are okay!

Thomas

[rick 918-S]

Does your car have a 911 front suspension or a re-drilled 4 bolt? Makes a difference in value.

[rnellums]

Does your car have a 911 front suspension or a re-drilled 4 bolt? Makes a difference in value.

Re drilled, but it does have some Performance bits. Koni adjustables all arOund, 19mm master cyl, and elephant polybronze bushings on the rear. I can probably say the carbs were a performance mod too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) and a performance Bursch exhaust!

[rnellums]

Ok, I checked out the suggested 914 in Findlay, I am going to post some pictures immediately following this. There is good and bad. First I'll run through the bad, and then someone should chime in and let me know if the good makes up for it.

Bad:
-Expense, this is a car in pieces for 6500, which can buy a lot of car in a lot of places
-There are some rust issues, although not in the places I suspected.
-----two or three pinholes in the passenger long, not hell hole
-----3x3 hole under gas tank
-----holes at bottom corner of tail lights on both sides
-----small hole under the driver's headlight
-----rust scale on bottom of trunk and behind front bumper
-It's a 76' so it has holes for bumpers I don't want, and doesn't come with bumpers I do want.
-I'm not sure How wild I am about yellow
-It comes with two transmissions, both in unknown condition, one side shift, one tail shift
-it has holes for a hood badge and a rear reflector(not crazy about either)
-my 5 lug wheels wont fit it
-Front mounted oil cooler mounted with rivets to the trunk floor

And now the good:
-The paint seems REALLY nice
-----is 2001 boxter yellow, which should be fairly easy to match
-no evidence of rust in the hell hole
-no signs of rust in the floors near the firewall
-no rockers on car to cover up horrors
-2270 Raby big 4 (CLAIMED 160hp at wheels (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) seems too high)
-SS heat exchangers
-Accusump bladder (not sure exactly what this is, I heard it pressurizes the motor oil before it turns over)
-front and rear sways
-BMW front calipers
-turbo tie rods
-Front mounted oil cooler
-harnesses+harness bar
-ss brake lines
-19mm master
-LOTS of spare parts
--two transmissions
--two sets of seats
----one with yellow inserts, one stock
--AN ORIGINAL SARATOGA TOP!!!
--SS rocker panels
--Maybe an extra motor or two
--extra tops
--He will deliver to me at no extra charge


SO... will everyone please chime in and help me decide Deal or no Deal?

Thanks in advance!
-Ross


Trunk Floor Looks flawless except for a tiny bit of seam sealer missing in the corner



Under the trunk starts me worrying



Is anyone familiar with "Controlle" shocks? never heard of em myself

[rnellums]

The opposite corner of the trunk:, and then some images of the same spots on the outside of the car:

[rnellums]

Repair to cracked suspension console:

Hell Hole

Rust hole under gas tank:

Front sways:

Previous repair to driver's front:

[rnellums]

And the rest of the pics.
Advice is GREATLY appreciated

[rnellums]

And the mOney shot

[rnellums]

It also come with two sets of gas burners

[Mike Bellis]

Looks like a flip car. Someone was going to make quick cash painting and selling. Repairs not done correctly. The nice paint may not be applied well and it may start to show soon. The Saratoga top would be cool. There is a clean roller here in the SF Bay for $2k. Seen it on CL.

[Mike Bellis]

See if you can get them down closer to $4k

[rnellums]

I was thinking something similar, but he said he had it painted 5 years ago or so.

[rnellums]

how much is shipping from san fran to Indiana? anyone know?

[Mike Bellis]

how much is shipping from san fran to Indiana? anyone know?

$600 is my guess. Usually by weight on a transport truck. More if you want it enclosed.

[mepstein]

I was thinking something similar, but he said he had it painted 5 years ago or so.

5 years ago is a quick flip for a teener.

Is it a Raby built engine or Raby kit. Makes a BIG difference.

[rnellums]

I was meaning more that paint flaws should be beginning to show. The guy who owns it also owns a Porsche shop and has been rebuilding engines for 30 years. He rebuilt it after buying it.

[tomeric914]

Is it a Raby built engine or Raby kit. Makes a BIG difference.

Depending on the skills of the builder.

[mepstein]

Is it a Raby built engine or Raby kit. Makes a BIG difference.

Depending on the skills of the builder.

True but his kits are not just unassembled versions of his turnkey engines. But the kit is certainly tons better than a "who knows what they did" rebuild.

[scotty b]

IF and only IF the engine is a true Raby, and the builder can be found it would be worth the asking price IMHO. Given that, the car has issues which are worse then can be seen. If it is a Raby KIT someone did at home on their own, then I wouldn't go any higher than the stated 4k maybe even not over 3500, The engine is the make it break it point in my opinion. You could get most of your money back out of it alone if it's heritage can be determined. I am fairly certain Jake himself could help with that given some info.