Anyone near Huntngton IN. wanting to help a little old lady with a 914 ? |
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Anyone near Huntngton IN. wanting to help a little old lady with a 914 ? |
bdstone914 |
Sep 13 2016, 11:56 AM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,537 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I have been contacted through Pelican Parts by a 79 year old lady "who wants to drive the car before she dies".
All she needs is a rear taillight housing installed. I sent it to her. The actual problem is dim tail lights. Her mechanic is 88 years old and his shop is getting closed down. She described him as a stubborn red head German who does not listen to anyone. The issue may just be a bad ground or socket problem. Would be cool to help he out if anyone in that are a can do so. Bruce |
buck toenges |
Sep 13 2016, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None |
I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away.
Buck |
Mikey914 |
Sep 13 2016, 12:31 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
This is awesome. Let us know more as the story developes.
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GaroldShaffer |
Sep 13 2016, 12:41 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I'm not as close as Buck is, I'm a few hours away, but if I can help with parts (free) or anything else please let me know.
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sb914 |
Sep 13 2016, 01:46 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,316 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
That's great, I hope someone can make this happen!
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bdstone914 |
Sep 13 2016, 03:57 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,537 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away. Buck That would be great if you could contact her. Her name is Carol. I will PM you her phone and other contact info. It is probably a half our job. I would have some bulbs. multi meter, some common electrical tools to check it out. Says she has not driven the car for years. Terr tell on it and got it repaired. In paint for two years. |
restore2seater |
Sep 13 2016, 04:16 PM
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Future 914 copilot. Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 30-October 04 From: Dunlap,IL Member No.: 3,037 Region Association: None |
OK. We really need to get some video or at least some pictures of this when it happens. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
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76-914 |
Sep 13 2016, 04:27 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away. Buck That would be great if you could contact her. Her name is Carol. I will PM you her phone and other contact info. It is probably a half our job. I would have some bulbs. multi meter, some common electrical tools to check it out. Says she has not driven the car for years. Terr tell on it and got it repaired. In paint for two years. Back from paint??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'd be looking for a ground problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Mblizzard |
Sep 13 2016, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
I am no where close but I would make the drive to make this happen!
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Zimms |
Sep 14 2016, 02:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,413 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Michigan Member No.: 5,565 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
If Buck can't do it, I am also 20 minutes away and can do it.
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Mikey914 |
Sep 14 2016, 10:59 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Video if we can.
Let me know If you need any parts I have. |
bdstone914 |
Sep 14 2016, 08:45 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,537 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
If Buck can't do it, I am also 20 minutes away and can do it. Buck can do it but two persons may be better. He had a good point that the car should be check out for basic safety and mechanical issues. He has volunteered to at least take her for a ride in his to whet her appetite for getting hers road worthy. Two people could better trouble shoot electrical together. Buck has called me. Please call me at 951 five three six 7 for seven ate. I will call Carol and let her know the plan. I think she will be blown away. Stay tuned for updates......... Bruce |
Zimms |
Sep 15 2016, 05:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,413 Joined: 11-February 06 From: Michigan Member No.: 5,565 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'll call you later today. I am traveling and will be free around 5-6 est.
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whitetwinturbo |
Sep 15 2016, 09:36 AM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
............such a good thing to do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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timothy_nd28 |
Sep 15 2016, 09:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree, let me know if you guys need my help, I'm a few hours away.
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Whitney Mic |
Sep 20 2016, 09:46 PM
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What sort of chicanery is this? Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 29-June 16 From: Santa Cruz, CA Member No.: 20,157 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)
So... what happened? Did you guys get the car working? Was she able to go for a drive? Don't leave us hanging (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) -- Whit |
flmont |
Sep 20 2016, 10:57 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
This IS super cool,.you guys are Great !!
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buck toenges |
Sep 21 2016, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 553 Joined: 25-November 03 From: Fort wayne In Member No.: 1,388 Region Association: None |
I just talked to Carol. Here is what she told me about the car:
It is a 1975 1.8L car. She bought it from a friend that wanted a 911. It is yellow. She bought it in 1977. She said it has spent most of its life out of rain and snow. She said she has driven it all over the country. It had yellow plaid interior seats but has since been replaced with grey cloth. She will get back to me about a time to see the car and help her with the light issue. She was happy to know that there were that many people interested in her and her car. She didn't think she could ever get any help for the 914. I will get the pertinent info for the vin and such. Buck |
championgt1 |
Sep 21 2016, 12:48 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,680 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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sb914 |
Sep 21 2016, 05:29 PM
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Surf Guru Group: Members Posts: 4,316 Joined: 25-November 12 From: Brookings,Oregon Member No.: 15,191 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice job buck!
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