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> HELP: Can We Rally Around and Help Michele?, 914 Stolen and Recovered
Eric_Shea
post May 19 2015, 12:15 PM
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Hey Gang,

This looks like one this group can (and should) sink their teeth into.

Michele had her teener stolen 8 years ago and it was recovered recently (a little worse for wear).

I've offered a set of calipers up...

If you have any parts languishing in a dark dank corner of your garage or shop... perhaps the Karma Wizard may shine favorably on you if you helped Michele.

We haven't had a good feel good story here in a while and this one is a keeper:

http://flatsixes.com/porsche-culture/stole...michele-benson/

Dig in!

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post May 19 2015, 12:26 PM
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Be glad to help, have to know what is needed for the car. Is she aware of this about to happen?
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post May 19 2015, 12:35 PM
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Michele contacted me yesterday about this car. Here's the list of parts she's looking for. Let's send some stuff her way. Until we can coordinate with her, parts can be sent to me and i'll get them to her.

Passenger side turn signal amber lens (round) 914rubber.com set of (2) $44.00 - Shadowfax
Engine Deck lid seal 914Rubber.com glass to engine rattle $22.00 - Note: glass to engine rattle is because the rear window is loose. Check Eric Shea's rear window how-to.
Targa Top Release handle - Roof Latch Passenger side upper right front - McMark
Door Complete Rubber set for entire car
Passenger side headlight side gear to motor assembly or the entire assembly (+Relay)
Brake cover rubber pad DONE
Rugs in front and rear trunk
Rear trunk pan
Front trunk pan
Toggle Bolt for spare tire tie down - 72wrxporsche914
Front trunk lid (white)
Back trunk Lid (white)
Both front ¼ panels left and right (white)
2 front visors with mirrors left and right NEED LEFT DRIVERS SIDE 914
Visor clips left right and center. $98.00 914Rubber.com - McMark
Seats both left and right (Camel color 1976)
Back pad with light (Camel color)
Center seat cushion (camel color)
Mag Caps all four black Porsche emblem
Tool Kit and jack for trunk
Emergency original hand brake 1976
Rear sway bar links Porsche DONE
Parking Brake Hand original
914 windshield 1976
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post May 19 2015, 12:37 PM
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what parts does she need?

looks like it needs more physical help than parts. Probably a good BBQ restoration party is needed
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post May 19 2015, 12:38 PM
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I have good used parts I'm throwing in a box:

Visor clips left right and center.
Targa Top Release handle - Roof Latch Passenger side upper right front
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post May 19 2015, 01:23 PM
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I've got a rusty rear trunk lid I can probably salvage if she's missing one, however it looks to me like she just needs bodywork done. I can volunteer a day of my time to do bodywork on the car if we want to get a party going.

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post May 19 2015, 01:40 PM
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I have a headlight motor assy. on my parts car to throw in but it is a 71. Let me know if that is compatible. (Dont know if it works but should be complete)
I also think I have a reaqr pad light (new) I got from Pelican a while back I am not going to use.
I will dig into the boxes and find it and get the headlight motor pulled this week and get a pick of it for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post May 19 2015, 02:04 PM
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It appears to me that she just need the linkage pieces. The headlight assembly itself is there, and her email implies the motor is there.
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post May 19 2015, 02:11 PM
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I thought I had a lot of stuff but.......I got nothing but Kind words for her. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

EDIT: Is she a member?
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post May 19 2015, 02:47 PM
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Where can I send this for her,


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post May 19 2015, 02:50 PM
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What is her husbands shop? They are the ones doing the repairs right?

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post May 19 2015, 02:57 PM
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Are you sure the car wasn't abandoned in her driveway when she moved. Any pictures of the car showing condition prior to it being stolen?
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post May 19 2015, 04:43 PM
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post May 19 2015, 05:05 PM
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I can contribute beer and guitar/singing entertainment…..?
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post May 19 2015, 05:16 PM
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I could only offer some time and wrenching on it...however the wife might not understand why I'd be working on somebody elses car and not on my own! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 19 2015, 06:20 PM
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I don't have any of these parts but I did tell her I would help out at a build party.

She is a very nice lady and definitely an enthusiast.
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post May 19 2015, 06:28 PM
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What is her husbands shop? They are the ones doing the repairs right?

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Hayes European in Soquel CA.

http://www.hayeseuropean.com/

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Hey Gang,

This looks like one this group can (and should) sink their teeth into.

Michele had her teener stolen 8 years ago and it was recovered recently (a little worse for wear).

I've offered a set of calipers up...

If you have any parts languishing in a dark dank corner of your garage or shop... perhaps the Karma Wizard may shine favorably on you if you helped Michele.

We haven't had a good feel good story here in a while and this one is a keeper:

http://flatsixes.com/porsche-culture/stole...michele-benson/

Dig in!

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Eric,
Did you click on her website? She's been a contributing photographer to Rolling Stone and several other music mags for 30 years. Quite a resume...
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I have a slightly nicer spare tire hold down bolt.
PM me your address if you want it McMark.

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post May 20 2015, 10:55 PM
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I took an e-brake handle and a door handle sleeve(?) over to the shop today and checked out the car. Probably the most serious issues is how badly bitten it is by rust. Rear trunk lid is probably history as well as the front lid. The cowl at the windshield is also swiss cheese. The husband said rust at the hell hole goes all the way through. They could really use sheet metal repair parts and the expertise to cut and weld. The drivers seat has been shredded. I didn't even realize there was a wire structure in the headrest on these cars. I live a few blocks away from his shop and offered any help I can give.
This will definitely be a labor of love.
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