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> '72 in Gap, PA, buying advice
fuzzdon
post May 21 2014, 09:52 AM
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Forgive me if this is a stupid question. I'm looking at a car listed on Craigslist. I was wondering if anyone can give me some guidance based on the ad. I am looking for a project that needs work. This car looks, to me, like it needs quite a bit. That being said I am not a welder.
Can anyone look at these pictures and give me an idea of just how far gone this car is. I'm going to try to go see it in person. Not sure if it's worth the hour and a half trip.
Any info would be appreciated.

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http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4467170684.html
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post May 21 2014, 10:11 AM
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If you are not a welder, that is not the car for you... Lots of rust lurking hidden on that one.
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post May 21 2014, 10:19 AM
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post May 21 2014, 10:24 AM
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Going to be hard to find any 914 that does not need welding especially in your area. That one is not bad really. They have cut the engine tin for AC and a patch job can be seen on the inner wheel well. There are lots of other places to look for rust. Trunks, under the rockers tops of fenders.
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post May 21 2014, 11:23 AM
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I never found a good one around here - but that one may be worth the drive to check out. Bring a sharp poking instrument and a "there must be rust here somewhere" mentality.

Couple guys in the area who would come with you to give their advice.
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post May 21 2014, 11:39 AM
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QUOTE(fuzzdon @ May 21 2014, 11:52 AM) *

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. I'm looking at a car listed on Craigslist. I was wondering if anyone can give me some guidance based on the ad. I am looking for a project that needs work. This car looks, to me, like it needs quite a bit. That being said I am not a welder.
Can anyone look at these pictures and give me an idea of just how far gone this car is. I'm going to try to go see it in person. Not sure if it's worth the hour and a half trip.
Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks.

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4467170684.html


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That car doesn't look too bad for a PA car but there's a lot more places to look for rust than what are shown in the pics.

One thing though, you mention that you are looking for a project but are not a welder. Usually a 914 project requires welding and sometimes a lot of it. Do you plan on getting a welder or have a buddy who welds?

If you don't have a good welding contact, you may want to look for a more solid car.
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post May 21 2014, 12:06 PM
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Lots of rust in places not shown--lots of mold inside--lots of paint on the outside. I would think that after removing the many layers of paint you'll be in for lots of unpleasant surprises. Just my $.02 from a guy with experience.
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post May 21 2014, 12:09 PM
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Move along to the next one, nothing to see here!
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post May 21 2014, 12:49 PM
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What the flip is this?

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Why would you run a hose through a sharp rusted hole like that? Is that the fuel return line????
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post May 21 2014, 01:19 PM
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I live near gap pa. I would meet you at the car if you need some help but looking at the pictures, I'm sure all of the above comments are true. This car will cost a lot more than a $10-12k car that is done.
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post May 21 2014, 02:24 PM
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What the flip is this?

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Why would you run a hose through a sharp rusted hole like that? Is that the fuel return line????


And where is the battery tray and support?
You might want to look at the car to begin to know what to look for but that one will take a lot of work $$ and parts.
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post May 21 2014, 03:22 PM
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I live near gap pa. I would meet you at the car if you need some help but looking at the pictures, I'm sure all of the above comments are true. This car will cost a lot more than a $10-12k car that is done.



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post May 22 2014, 11:43 AM
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Thanks for all the info and advice. I'm going to keep looking.
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post May 22 2014, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(fuzzdon @ May 22 2014, 01:43 PM) *

Thanks for all the info and advice. I'm going to keep looking.



Good plan!
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post May 22 2014, 05:13 PM
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