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> Anyone near Huntngton IN. wanting to help a little old lady with a 914 ?
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post Sep 13 2016, 11:56 AM
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I have been contacted through Pelican Parts by a 79 year old lady "who wants to drive the car before she dies".
All she needs is a rear taillight housing installed. I sent it to her. The actual problem is dim tail lights. Her mechanic is 88 years old and his shop is getting closed down. She described him as a stubborn red head German who does not listen to anyone.
The issue may just be a bad ground or socket problem.
Would be cool to help he out if anyone in that are a can do so.

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buck toenges
post Sep 13 2016, 12:14 PM
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I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away.

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post Sep 13 2016, 12:31 PM
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This is awesome. Let us know more as the story developes.
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post Sep 13 2016, 12:41 PM
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I'm not as close as Buck is, I'm a few hours away, but if I can help with parts (free) or anything else please let me know.
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post Sep 13 2016, 01:46 PM
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That's great, I hope someone can make this happen!
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post Sep 13 2016, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(buck toenges @ Sep 13 2016, 11:14 AM) *

I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away.

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That would be great if you could contact her. Her name is Carol. I will PM you her phone and other contact info.

It is probably a half our job. I would have some bulbs. multi meter, some common electrical tools to check it out.
Says she has not driven the car for years. Terr tell on it and got it repaired. In paint for two years.
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post Sep 13 2016, 04:16 PM
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OK. We really need to get some video or at least some pictures of this when it happens. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif)
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post Sep 13 2016, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(bdstone914 @ Sep 13 2016, 02:57 PM) *

QUOTE(buck toenges @ Sep 13 2016, 11:14 AM) *

I am in Ft. Wayne. 20 min away.

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That would be great if you could contact her. Her name is Carol. I will PM you her phone and other contact info.

It is probably a half our job. I would have some bulbs. multi meter, some common electrical tools to check it out.
Says she has not driven the car for years. Terr tell on it and got it repaired. In paint for two years.

Back from paint??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) I'd be looking for a ground problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 13 2016, 06:17 PM
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I am no where close but I would make the drive to make this happen!
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post Sep 14 2016, 02:00 AM
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If Buck can't do it, I am also 20 minutes away and can do it.
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post Sep 14 2016, 10:59 AM
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Video if we can.
Let me know If you need any parts I have.
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post Sep 14 2016, 08:45 PM
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QUOTE(Zimms @ Sep 14 2016, 01:00 AM) *

If Buck can't do it, I am also 20 minutes away and can do it.


Buck can do it but two persons may be better. He had a good point that the car should be check out for basic safety and mechanical issues. He has volunteered to at least take her for a ride in his to whet her appetite for getting hers road worthy.
Two people could better trouble shoot electrical together.
Buck has called me. Please call me at 951 five three six 7 for seven ate.
I will call Carol and let her know the plan. I think she will be blown away.
Stay tuned for updates.........

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post Sep 15 2016, 05:56 AM
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I'll call you later today. I am traveling and will be free around 5-6 est.
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post Sep 15 2016, 09:36 AM
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post Sep 15 2016, 09:58 AM
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I agree, let me know if you guys need my help, I'm a few hours away.
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post Sep 20 2016, 09:46 PM
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So... what happened?

Did you guys get the car working? Was she able to go for a drive?

Don't leave us hanging

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post Sep 20 2016, 10:57 PM
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This IS super cool,.you guys are Great !!
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post Sep 21 2016, 12:32 PM
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I just talked to Carol. Here is what she told me about the car:

It is a 1975 1.8L car. She bought it from a friend that wanted a 911. It is yellow. She bought it in 1977. She said it has spent most of its life out of rain and snow. She said she has driven it all over the country. It had yellow plaid interior seats but has since been replaced with grey cloth.

She will get back to me about a time to see the car and help her with the light issue.
She was happy to know that there were that many people interested in her and her car. She didn't think she could ever get any help for the 914. I will get the pertinent info for the vin and such.

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post Sep 21 2016, 12:48 PM
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post Sep 21 2016, 05:29 PM
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Nice job buck!
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