Looking at my first 914 tomorrow, Any advice appreciated |
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Looking at my first 914 tomorrow, Any advice appreciated |
my928s4 |
Aug 20 2007, 09:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have been reading through the archives and trying to soak up some of the knowledge (awesome by the way), my only other Porsche ownership experience is with 928's so this is all new to me.
Anyway I was all prepared to take a trip to the coast and look for a suitable 914 and then this morning an ad appeared in Craig's list and seeing as I was first on the button I get first refusal and will be looking at the car first thing tomorrow. Here is the scoop, it is a 74 1.8 with appearance package and comes with a parts car also a 74 1.8. Rust is evidently restricted to the leading edge of the trunk floor and under the gas tank. Now the trunk I have read about and seen in photos plenty but never heard much about under the gas tank. Thoughts? Car is finished in primer, nice. I intend to go trusty screwdriver in hand. I have always wanted to try a hand at welding and this was one of the appeals about working on a 914. Also thinking about doing my own paintwork on the inside and under the car, everywhere else I leave to the professionals. Mechanical/electrical/interior I am fine with. I am after a project car and this appears to be just that but equally I do not want to end up with two parts cars ..... Chris |
Spoke |
Aug 20 2007, 10:02 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,985 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
If you've never looked at 914s, it would be worthwhile to snag someone from this board or 914club or clubNarp to go with you. On-the-spot education of 914 weak points will take too long. Someone will help you. Most rusty points: hell hole and longitudinals are not obvious at first glance.
Spoke |
Hammy |
Aug 20 2007, 11:17 PM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
If you really are not sure about a car, take a digi camera with you if you have one. Take pics of as much as you can and show 'em here.... You'd get a lot of trustworthy opinions if you're unsure.
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my928s4 |
Aug 21 2007, 11:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Well I looked at it this morning and passed, there were a few things I felt uncomfortable with. Here is the ad:
http://spokane.craigslist.org/car/401242472.html The rust below the fuel tank looked bad, there was also a rust hole by the rear suspension on the passenger side and also around the tunnel about where the shifter is. Trunk rust looked pretty bad too, hell hole looked good though and so did the interior pans. Interestingly the parts car was mint where this one had rust. I would prefer to spend more and get something a little more solid, good to view the 1st one though ! Chris |
Allan |
Aug 21 2007, 11:58 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
Interestingly the parts car was mint where this one had rust. Chris Buy it and swap the parts over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
rhodyguy |
Aug 21 2007, 12:14 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,082 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
being able to walk away from a car is the FIRST lesson with 914s. go back in 2 months and offer $400.
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IronHillRestorations |
Aug 21 2007, 04:00 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,720 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
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Joe Ricard |
Aug 21 2007, 04:26 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I miss my 928
But I really love my 914. |
Eric_Shea |
Aug 21 2007, 05:01 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Take Sasquatch (better known as rhodyguy) with you. He knows all about "keepers" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
my928s4 |
Aug 21 2007, 05:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Do you have a specific want, and budget? This sounds like it could be a deal, for the right money. Good point, I would like a 73 or later for the side shift tranny. Bodywork integrity (it will get paint anyway) more important than mechanical as I will likely replace most of it (except the tranny) over time. I don't mind some bodywork but I do not want to spend the next two years welding either. For the above I believe 3-4K gets me what I want and probably more, I checked out this one becasue it was local and you never know, sometimes you can make it work. If I had more 914 experience maybe I would feel more confident about the local deal, for now I decided not. Chris |
my928s4 |
Aug 21 2007, 05:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I miss my 928 But I really love my 914. I intend to have both (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
my928s4 |
Aug 21 2007, 05:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 349 Joined: 18-August 07 From: Spokane, WA Member No.: 8,018 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Take Sasquatch (better known as rhodyguy) with you. He knows all about "keepers" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Thankyou, good to be here, been fun lurking. Chris |
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