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post Feb 6 2011, 08:20 PM
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I just joined the forum. I fell for the 914 while stationed a Fort Ord during the early 70's. I am just finishing restoration on a 35 Ford. My next is going to be a 914. I want this to be my driver. I know absolutely nothing to look for when I go to buy one this summer. Can some of you folks help out on what to look for and what to stay away from? I promised the wife that this one won't take five years. So I would like one that does run so she can take it for a ride a few times (To get her hooked) before I tear it down. From what I am hearing, is I need to go to SO CAL to get one that is close to rust free. This maybe a misconseption or everything I read or hear maybe one. So please help me all you can. Thanks. Gunn
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post Feb 6 2011, 08:58 PM
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Welcome to the forum! Just purchased my 1973 914 2.0 and this link really helped me.

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post Feb 6 2011, 08:58 PM
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The Long (frame) likes to rust through under the battery tray. Cars have broken in two. Look for damage at the passenger B pillar and lower jack point. If you find rust on the drivers side at these locations, run away. Rust is the big killer of these cars. Buy the best car you can. don't worry about the engine.

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post Feb 6 2011, 09:17 PM
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I just joined the forum. I fell for the 914 while stationed a Fort Ord during the early 70's. I am just finishing restoration on a 35 Ford. My next is going to be a 914. I want this to be my driver. I know absolutely nothing to look for when I go to buy one this summer. Can some of you folks help out on what to look for and what to stay away from? I promised the wife that this one won't take five years. So I would like one that does run so she can take it for a ride a few times (To get her hooked) before I tear it down. From what I am hearing, is I need to go to SO CAL to get one that is close to rust free. This maybe a misconseption or everything I read or hear maybe one. So please help me all you can. Thanks. Gunn


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once you are ready to buy a 914 find a club member for a ppi. even if you have to pay for it's worth every single cent!

search for "hell hole" repair on the forum or "rust 'oration".

if you have to budget, $7-10k will get you a great car or you buy a project $2k and you will spend another $5-7k to fix it to your liking - after 2-3 years :-)
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post Feb 6 2011, 09:17 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) welcome to the madness. theres a good chance one of our members near you can help you find a good one. if you find one that looks interesting..post a "PPI request" here in the garage with your location and see what happens. if not, take lots of pics of the suspect areas and post em here to get opinions.

this is a great bunch of people you have stumbled on here... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Dave
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post Feb 6 2011, 09:18 PM
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If you want to see alot of nice 914's, come to the WCR 2011 in Medford, Oregon.

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You will see alot and learn alot. Bring the wife so she can see what you and she can have!

Your about 2 1/2 hours away, the first hand knowledge would be worth it!

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post Feb 6 2011, 09:41 PM
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What is the "Hell Hole"?
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post Feb 6 2011, 09:43 PM
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Small world. I was at Ft. Ord in 1970 and when I bought my current 914 in SoCal I drove through Elkton on my way home to Seattle. Highway 1 or 101 the whole way til it started to rain buckets south of Reedsport. That was my cue to head east to I-5.

You won't regret buying a 914, they are a blast to drive and come complete with a wacko community of talented and generous people. Generally speaking, California is the place to look for a minimally rusted car. There's a lot of them there and they're reasonably priced. You might also contact Craig Laughlin at Camp914. He frequently has a nice selection of cars and is about an hour away from you.
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post Feb 6 2011, 09:45 PM
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What is the "Hell Hole"?




Area under the battery.
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post Feb 6 2011, 11:22 PM
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I looked for a year at cars in Washington, Oregan and BC, never

looked in Kaliforia. Found a good very little rust in Portand Oregon.

Car had all the paperwork of work done but needed paint on the outside.

Good Luck and welcome to the madness. Do try and make the WCR

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post Feb 6 2011, 11:36 PM
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post Feb 7 2011, 12:13 AM
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when your ready to buy contact me
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post Feb 7 2011, 03:49 AM
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Check with Jamie (Jrust), he had a few in his collection, some projects. He's a good guy that's in Corvallis- Eugene area. He couls maybe point you in the right direction.
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post Feb 7 2011, 05:11 AM
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Two Suggestions

1. Keep an eye on the classifieds here. Many good members with good cars for sale. Cali cars are usually better than most others, but that is not always true. Part of that theory is Porsche sold more 914s there to begin with & the climate is good. But I have found some absolute gems here. Craig at Camp914 is not that far from you and always has cars

2. Get a 914World Member to go with you to look at any car. Not only with they have knowledge, but also a voice of reason.

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post Feb 7 2011, 06:31 AM
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Craig at Camp914 is not that far from you and always has cars

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post Feb 7 2011, 02:20 PM
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Two Suggestions

1. Keep an eye on the classifieds here. Many good members with good cars for sale. Cali cars are usually better than most others, but that is not always true. Part of that theory is Porsche sold more 914s there to begin with & the climate is good. But I have found some absolute gems here. Craig at Camp914 is not that far from you and always has cars

2. Get a 914World Member to go with you to look at any car. Not only with they have knowledge, but also a voice of reason.

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It's a slippery slope you've stepped on to. The 914 is an addiction, and there is no cure. Enjoy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 7 2011, 02:33 PM
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And just go to Jamie's used 914 lot. (JRust) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Feb 7 2011, 02:40 PM
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Two Suggestions

1. Keep an eye on the classifieds here. Many good members with good cars for sale. Cali cars are usually better than most others, but that is not always true. Part of that theory is Porsche sold more 914s there to begin with & the climate is good. But I have found some absolute gems here. Craig at Camp914 is not that far from you and always has cars

2. Get a 914World Member to go with you to look at any car. Not only with they have knowledge, but also a voice of reason.

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Very good suggestions from T.C. but I would add that you should buy jackstands. You will need them more than you can imagine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Feb 7 2011, 02:55 PM
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Before you head out of state, check with Craig at Camp 914.

http://camp914.com/

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