 Little OT any 912 owners out there?, Looking for input on 67 912 targa |
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| GaroldShaffer |
 May 14 2008, 11:14 PM
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You bought another 914?  Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,629 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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I think I might have found a great project car. A 67 912 soft window targa (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
It was restored in the mid 80's, but now has set for 3 yrs since owner passed away and wife doesn't really want it. I have only seen a few pictures as it is 3+ hours away from me, but if it is a solid car that needs a little TLC and I get the green light from the wife, well I just might get it. They are asking $4k. So any 912 soft window targa owners on the board here? |
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| Cap'n Krusty |
May 14 2008, 11:39 PM
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Cap'n Krusty Group: Members Posts: 10,794 Joined: 24-June 04 From: Santa Maria, CA Member No.: 2,246 Region Association: Central California |
If it's not rusty, you can double your money in a week. HOWEVER, even early 900s from dry states are rust prone. Look at the front suspension mounting points (and under the battery!), the floor, and the rear torsion bar mounting areas. Look also for rust bubbles under the paint (doors, quarter panels, corners of the body near the windows, etc.). The Cap'n
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| zymurgist |
May 14 2008, 11:47 PM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
The buckets under the rear seats have a tendency to collect water and rust out, even on non-targa cars... and as far as I know, the bucket sheet metal has not been offered by any reproduction vendor.
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| McMark |
May 15 2008, 11:09 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) At $4k, buy it. You'll be way ahead of the game.
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| SGB |
May 15 2008, 07:33 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
I WANT IT!
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| scotty b |
May 15 2008, 07:49 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(McMark @ May 15 2008, 09:09 AM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Werd and all. Soft window targas are bringing good money. Even if it is a 912 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Dog legs on front fenders, door latch panel, and gas tank/suspension mount metal in front also need to be checked |
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| TravisNeff |
May 15 2008, 08:25 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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avoid the horn button, put it in a box and send it to me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| Joe Bob |
May 15 2008, 09:07 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Why ask us? If it's in 1/2 way decent shape, it's a deal.....
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| GaroldShaffer |
May 15 2008, 09:27 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,629 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(!Wet Spot! @ May 15 2008, 07:07 PM) Why ask us? If it's in 1/2 way decent shape, it's a deal..... I know its a deal, wasn't asking If I should by it. Just wondering if there was any 912 owners here. I did talk to the owner and got a few more details. It was restored in the late 80's it was parked 12 yrs ago in the family garage / barn because daughter didn't want to drive it to college. Since it has sat for so long and the daughter really isn't interested in it, her mother has decided to sell it. I am #2 in line for it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) First guy has until Monday to bring the $$ and get it. So stay tuned. |
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| Joe Bob |
May 15 2008, 09:32 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Wave money in her face....jump up and down and say...I'm HERE!!!!! Take my money......
Post pics, good luck.... |
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| Rav914 |
May 16 2008, 03:15 PM
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All-weather fan Group: Members Posts: 740 Joined: 15-April 07 From: WA Member No.: 7,669 Region Association: None |
$4K is a steal. Unless it's sitting on its torsion tube because of massive rust, it's worth a ton more. I've had two 912's and a '67 911S soft window. Make sure, if you can, because beggars can't be choosers, that it has all of its soft window hardware. That stuff is super rare and difficult ($) to obtain. If you have any specific questions I may be able to help. Let me know and good luck!
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