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> What would you do, 71 that's been asleep for 25 years..with a story
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:33 PM
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(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)


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post Jul 11 2011, 08:35 PM
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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)
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:36 PM
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More pics ,

Kool wheels!


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post Jul 11 2011, 08:37 PM
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Too nice to part out. Get it running or sell it to someone who will. Nice score!
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:38 PM
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Nice dash, no cracks!


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post Jul 11 2011, 08:44 PM
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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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post Jul 11 2011, 08:47 PM
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QUOTE(moparrob @ Jul 11 2011, 10:35 PM) *

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
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:47 PM
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I will buy it.
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(Jon Fernandes @ Jul 11 2011, 10:44 PM) *

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!
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post Jul 11 2011, 10:55 PM
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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
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post Jul 12 2011, 01:27 PM
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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.

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post Jul 12 2011, 01:36 PM
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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.

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post Jul 12 2011, 02:06 PM
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Guessing based on condition & the story that the ODO is accurate... 40K original miles?
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post Jul 12 2011, 03:04 PM
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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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post Jul 12 2011, 03:16 PM
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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
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post Jul 12 2011, 03:28 PM
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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]).

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Looking forward to hearing your plans/decision!

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post Jul 12 2011, 07:07 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 12 2011, 05:16 PM) *

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!


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post Jul 12 2011, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(MassTeener @ Jul 12 2011, 09:07 PM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 12 2011, 05:16 PM) *

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.


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post Jul 12 2011, 08:51 PM
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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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post Jul 13 2011, 12:02 AM
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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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