 As requested, 6k mile 72 coming soon, it's been picked over, but there is some there |
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| Gigamight |
 Apr 1 2010, 06:01 PM
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I have just bought a 72 with 6k miles on it. The owner wrecked it just after buying it and let it sit since then.
The VIN is 4722901087, the color is green (so am I, so I don't know the name of the color), there is a lot that was taken off of the car before I got there, so I don't know if this thread will help anybody, but I will be happy to check anything out if anybody has any questions regarding originality. It still has the original battery in it, and the last oil change sticker from the porsche dealership. I will get some pics up as soon as it gets delivered to my garage. I am trying to decide whether to try and sell it as a wrecked low mile roller, or cut it up and crush it, so please chime in. I don't have space (or patience on the part of the GF) to keep it, so I really just got it for a couple of parts that I needed, and also I couldn't pass up a 6k mile 914. |
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| ghuff |
Apr 1 2010, 06:35 PM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
In for pics.
Hell one of the wreck masters on here, such as Rick ollah may be able to fix the shell. |
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| jmill |
Apr 1 2010, 06:39 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Gigamight @ Apr 1 2010, 07:01 PM)  I am trying to decide whether to try and sell it as a wrecked low mile roller, or cut it up and crush it, so please chime in. Lets see it already. How bad is it taco'd. A 6K mile car should be as rust free as it gets. Rick snapped up the last good crumpled one. I've got room for another. |
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| Gigamight |
Apr 1 2010, 06:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Near Akron, Ohio Member No.: 10,454 Region Association: Middle East |
It had a front ender which transferred all the way to the tranny to snap off the ears. I think I have all the part to fix er from my last cut-up, but I sure as heck ain't doin it noooooooo way. Over my head.
The rust is really just where the paint broke in the crumple zones as far as I can see. I took a few pics with my phone, just need to figure out how to get them off (it's a treo, still figuring that thing out.) |
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 2 2010, 08:23 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gigamight @ Apr 1 2010, 05:48 PM) It had a front ender which transferred all the way to the tranny to snap off the ears. I think I have all the part to fix er from my last cut-up, but I sure as heck ain't doin it noooooooo way. Over my head. The rust is really just where the paint broke in the crumple zones as far as I can see. I took a few pics with my phone, just need to figure out how to get them off (it's a treo, still figuring that thing out.) Fix it or sell it to me and I will fix it. This car has to be saved! Do you have some pictures of it? |
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| ghuff |
Apr 2 2010, 08:26 AM
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This is certainly not what I expected down here. Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 21-May 09 From: Bodymore Murderland Member No.: 10,389 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(Gigamight @ Apr 1 2010, 04:48 PM) It had a front ender which transferred all the way to the tranny to snap off the ears. I think I have all the part to fix er from my last cut-up, but I sure as heck ain't doin it noooooooo way. Over my head. The rust is really just where the paint broke in the crumple zones as far as I can see. I took a few pics with my phone, just need to figure out how to get them off (it's a treo, still figuring that thing out.) guarantee the rust has crept under the cracks and spread some.... But a hit bad enough to dislocate the trans ears..... I imagine it may really be 100% totalled if it is tweaked that bad..... Pics. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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| jmill |
Apr 2 2010, 10:12 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Damage goes all the way to the trans (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . I'm out. There's no way to fix that one right without a bench. Rick might have a chance to break his new Cellette in.
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| Tom |
Apr 2 2010, 07:06 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
PM sent yesterday about the rear targa sail trim if you decide to part it.
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 2 2010, 07:25 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,473 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Don't worry about the transaxle ears. That happened the the car I bought for Sandy too. Doesn't mean anything. The front rubber mounts flex the rear ears don't. They are not designed to be strong fore and aft. They snap off. I bet if you look you will see the front mount rubbers are torn from the engine being thrust forward.
I can fix the chassis for you of maybe purchase the car if this isn't an April folls joke. I noticed this was posted on April fools day... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif)   |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Apr 2 2010, 08:47 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Apr 2 2010, 08:25 PM) Don't worry about the transaxle ears. That happened the the car I bought for Sandy too. Doesn't mean anything. The front rubber mounts flex the rear ears don't. They are not designed to be strong fore and aft. They snap off. I bet if you look you will see the front mount rubbers are torn from the engine being thrust forward. I can fix the chassis for you of maybe purchase the car if this isn't an April folls joke. I noticed this was posted on April fools day... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Hey, I stopped at that steakhouse with my LE on a tow dolly! |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Apr 2 2010, 08:48 PM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Gigamight @ Apr 1 2010, 07:48 PM) It had a front ender which transferred all the way to the tranny to snap off the ears. I think I have all the part to fix er from my last cut-up, but I sure as heck ain't doin it noooooooo way. Over my head. The rust is really just where the paint broke in the crumple zones as far as I can see. I took a few pics with my phone, just need to figure out how to get them off (it's a treo, still figuring that thing out.) I had a Treo, just email the pic to yourself from the Treo then post it. Shoe |
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| rick 918-S |
Apr 2 2010, 09:18 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,473 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region
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QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Apr 2 2010, 09:47 PM) QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Apr 2 2010, 08:25 PM) Don't worry about the transaxle ears. That happened the the car I bought for Sandy too. Doesn't mean anything. The front rubber mounts flex the rear ears don't. They are not designed to be strong fore and aft. They snap off. I bet if you look you will see the front mount rubbers are torn from the engine being thrust forward. I can fix the chassis for you of maybe purchase the car if this isn't an April folls joke. I noticed this was posted on April fools day... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) Hey, I stopped at that steakhouse with my LE on a tow dolly! LOL!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) The Alien landed there too!  Oh, Sandy's Revenna car was slated to be cut up and parted out too! |
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| Gigamight |
Apr 3 2010, 06:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Near Akron, Ohio Member No.: 10,454 Region Association: Middle East |
QUOTE(hot_shoe914 @ Apr 2 2010, 10:48 PM) QUOTE(Gigamight @ Apr 1 2010, 07:48 PM) It had a front ender which transferred all the way to the tranny to snap off the ears. I think I have all the part to fix er from my last cut-up, but I sure as heck ain't doin it noooooooo way. Over my head. The rust is really just where the paint broke in the crumple zones as far as I can see. I took a few pics with my phone, just need to figure out how to get them off (it's a treo, still figuring that thing out.) I had a Treo, just email the pic to yourself from the Treo then post it. Shoe You get the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Good idea there Shoe. Here are just a couple pics for now. I took a bunch that day, but I am in a rush right now and won't have time to get back to the computer till later. I have to insulate a house and only have today to finish it. talk amongst yaselves til I get back. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Gigamight |
Apr 3 2010, 06:08 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Near Akron, Ohio Member No.: 10,454 Region Association: Middle East |
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| Gigamight |
Apr 3 2010, 06:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Near Akron, Ohio Member No.: 10,454 Region Association: Middle East |
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| Gigamight |
Apr 3 2010, 06:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 8-June 09 From: Near Akron, Ohio Member No.: 10,454 Region Association: Middle East |
Found out the owner realized he had a gold mine of sorts, so he sold most of the missing stuff on ebay.
If anyone reading this recently bought parts on ebay with the description of "low mile parts" you might want to send me a PM, I want to hear about it before you install those. |
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| Tom_T |
Apr 3 2010, 08:42 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Gigamight @ Apr 3 2010, 05:31 AM) Looks like the short body version! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) I'm not holding my breath looking at the rust & condition of the 914 in the pix above, but if you decide to part it out, please email me with pix of the following: Rear Bumper (if chrome & still VG-Excl Cond.) Sail & Rollbar Chrome Trim (all bits - 2nd dibs on prior request & 1st at rest, if VG-Excl Cond.) Windshield Chrome Trim (if VG-Excl Cond.) Carpet pieces/set if still there & if #503 Dark Tan Loop Pile - tan & brown speckled/oatmeal (if VG-Excl Cond.) Steering Rack Cover/Pan (VG or rust-free restorable cond.) Door jamb air vent cups/covers inserts (if VG-Excl Cond.) Steering Wheel (if Leather Covered & still in Excl Cond.) Dash top pad (if not cracked/checked & VG-Excl Cond.) > VG-Excl Cond. - i.e.: almost new from a 6000 mi or very pristine 914 BTW - this is a 1st dibs on these parts folks (or 2nd on those previously dibbed above), depending on condition for my purposes & prices relative to same! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Where is that steakhouse?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) .... on I-40 in the TX panhandle?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) If so, then I'm pretty sure that's the one my kids & I also used to stop at on our annual cross-country trips in our 88 Westy when they were still young! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Heeltoe914 |
Apr 3 2010, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
That car is finished. In a covered grage it may have had hope but outdoors with the rust showing in so many areas. GL IMHO.
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| jmill |
Apr 3 2010, 10:07 AM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm out. It's way beyond me. That sucker is about a foot too short.
BTW - Fantastic work Rick. Fast as hell too. Your 2.0L is sitting on a hand truck waiting for you. |
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| quick six |
Apr 3 2010, 10:10 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 4-January 05 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,406 Region Association: Central California |
Shucks, an hour late again.
It looks pritty iffy for restoration unless someone just wants somthing to do for a few years. A multiple winter project in the north country anyone? I am looking for a good dash myself if someone knowes of another. |
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