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What would you do, 71 that's been asleep for 25 years..with a story |
MassTeener |
Jul 11 2011, 08:33 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 25-December 10 From: Mass Member No.: 12,519 Region Association: North East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) So I'm on CL looking for a Subaru for my wife. After a few days I get selfish, and being the car guy that I am type in Porsche.
Bingo, 914 no rust(yeah) only 45 minutes away... Like I need another, but I send a message with my number. Bob calls and tells me about the car, off the road since 86 and very solid, but... The owner(Bob's the property manager) was getting divorsed and didn't want the soon to be x get the car, so he took the VIN plates off the car and mangles the stamp on the inner pass fender, then dies two years later! So Bob is selling the car as "parts" without title, but I find an old reg under the carpets and have a VIN! So I tell my wife, don't worry(4 Porsche's- 1 running & reg'd) that number 5 is just a quick turn for some extra$$$$, but Take a look at the pictures and give me your thoughts. The car is super solid and very complete. Bob took the carpets & fuel tank out( thought he was going to get it running) but I have everything. Decent respray as the front hood got mangled when something fell on it. The original was still in the garage!! The car has tons of great parts and it's take a few trips to DMV to get a title so I don't know if I could part it out. The long's are in great shape as are the suspension mount! So....what would you do : (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) |
moparrob |
Jul 11 2011, 08:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 646 Joined: 27-April 10 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 11,663 Region Association: None |
Now you KNOW there is no way this board is going to suggest you part out anything so clean.
I say flip it to a member who is looking for a good project. Otherwise, get the title cleaned up yourself and make a good profit on it. Either way it is good kar karma. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
MassTeener |
Jul 11 2011, 08:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 25-December 10 From: Mass Member No.: 12,519 Region Association: North East States |
More pics ,
Kool wheels! Attached thumbnail(s) |
tod914 |
Jul 11 2011, 08:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
Too nice to part out. Get it running or sell it to someone who will. Nice score!
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MassTeener |
Jul 11 2011, 08:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 25-December 10 From: Mass Member No.: 12,519 Region Association: North East States |
Nice dash, no cracks!
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jonferns |
Jul 11 2011, 08:44 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
Nice car! But check the longs for rust, its a north-east car so I wouldn't be so sure about it being "rust free". Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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MassTeener |
Jul 11 2011, 08:47 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 25-December 10 From: Mass Member No.: 12,519 Region Association: North East States |
Now you KNOW there is no way this board is going to suggest you part out anything so clean. I say flip it to a member who is looking for a good project. Otherwise, get the title cleaned up yourself and make a good profit on it. Either way it is good kar karma. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) My other 71 which I got from SoCal is stripped down and waiting for me to paint it. Built a 1911 with one of Dema's cams and some BugPatch heads. Already moved it out to take a good look at this one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'll let you guy's know about DMV, I want to keep the original VIN. BTW # 4712901047 |
914itis |
Jul 11 2011, 08:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
I will buy it.
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MassTeener |
Jul 11 2011, 08:49 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 25-December 10 From: Mass Member No.: 12,519 Region Association: North East States |
Nice car! But check the longs for rust, its a north-east car so I wouldn't be so sure about it being "rust free". Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Been under and in the wheel well sofar... Dang floorboards looks as good as my SoCal car from Sacramento! |
Mr.242 |
Jul 11 2011, 10:55 PM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Keep the original VIN, it will be worth it. You may have a weird VIN plate attached by the State Police, but HEY it gets your car legal!
It's not like it's a super special collector and the story makes this car special on it's own. If you sell it, I think it should go to someone who's been divorced themselves and possibly lost a car to their EX. It would be cool for them to get another to drive around. my .02 worth Cool find |
RFoulds |
Jul 12 2011, 01:27 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Get the clear title, clean it up and flip it.
Am I misssing something? How does removing VIN plates keep an asset out of a divorce settlement?? Story sounds fishy to me. |
barada |
Jul 12 2011, 01:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 257 Joined: 5-October 08 From: Atlanta Member No.: 9,613 Region Association: None |
Part it!!
I need the drivers seat and door panels :^) I would either rebuild it or pass it to someone who would, after you sell me that drivers seat of course. Phillip |
flipb |
Jul 12 2011, 02:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,761 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Guessing based on condition & the story that the ODO is accurate... 40K original miles?
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JmuRiz |
Jul 12 2011, 03:04 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,503 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You should give me that front valence, that's what you should do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Always liked those.
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r_towle |
Jul 12 2011, 03:16 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,638 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
post s a pic of the inner fender vin stamping.
How hard did he work to remove that? Can you bring that stamped part back with a proper acid treatment? Rich |
anderssj |
Jul 12 2011, 03:28 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,700 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Very cool! (and not just because it looks like my car's older brother [Irish Green, tan interior, American Racing LeMans wheels with black centers]).
Looking forward to hearing your plans/decision! Steve A- |
MassTeener |
Jul 12 2011, 07:07 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 25-December 10 From: Mass Member No.: 12,519 Region Association: North East States |
post s a pic of the inner fender vin stamping. How hard did he work to remove that? Can you bring that stamped part back with a proper acid treatment? Rich Hi Rich, Looks like he used a Dremel?? The VIN is 4712901047 and as you can see most of it is still there. Can you detail the "acid etch" process as I've never done it...always just put it on my tongue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I'll pull the rockers soon and get some pic's up...really solid car! Attached thumbnail(s) |
r_towle |
Jul 12 2011, 08:41 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,638 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
post s a pic of the inner fender vin stamping. How hard did he work to remove that? Can you bring that stamped part back with a proper acid treatment? Rich Hi Rich, Looks like he used a Dremel?? The VIN is 4712901047 and as you can see most of it is still there. Can you detail the "acid etch" process as I've never done it...always just put it on my tongue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) I'll pull the rockers soon and get some pic's up...really solid car! Where are you located? Buy the car...use the previous registration and a bill of sale to get a title in MA for the car...simple. It should be titled with the proper vin number. If the car was previously titled in MA, you need to apply for a lost title in the original owners name. That title costs $25 bucks. It will ONLY be mailed to the original address on the original title. If he has moved, he needs to go to the registry in person to apply for the title with a new address. If he has not moved, apply for him, pay for it and get it expidited (a fee of course) and then call him daily after about 10 days to see when it shows up. Call daily...keep on him. Then he can sign over the title to you. If its out of MA....no problems. Previous registration and bill of sale and money will get you a title. Do that first...dont wait till you fixed up everything...get the title sorted out. Summary, buy the car cheap...do some paperwork and then invest in parts etc. Sell it. If you are nearby, I can help ort out the other issues. PM me. RIch |
hot_shoe914 |
Jul 12 2011, 08:51 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,806 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I don't know about you, but if it were my car I'd give it to some fat guy here on the board. I believe they call him Shoe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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cantgo2fast |
Jul 13 2011, 12:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 11-July 11 From: Fort Collins CO Member No.: 13,299 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
How much would you want for it running/not running MA is a LONG way for me but a rust free car would be the perfect starting place.
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