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| tapout |
 Sep 17 2008, 08:33 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 16-September 08 From: Minnesota Member No.: 9,552 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Hello from Minnesota. I recently found this site as I am starting to look at possibly purchasing a 914. I am aircooled guy...I have a 67 vw beetle, and 99 Suzuki GSF1200.
Today I am going to look at a 74 914-4 1.8L, and wondering if you guys could give me some advice as to what I should look for. Again, I am brand new to the 914 scene and just learning. The one thing that I have read about so far is the battery tray area in the "hell hole"...look for excessive rust. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank- Kel |
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| blitZ |
Sep 17 2008, 08:42 AM
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Beer please... Group: Members Posts: 2,223 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Lawrenceville, GA Member No.: 4,719 Region Association: South East States |
Hi and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
There is a good buyers guide on the Pelican site: 914 Buyer's Guide Also, you may find an owner in the area to help you inspect the car. Good Luck. |
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| watsonrx13 |
Sep 17 2008, 09:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) and welcome to the madness.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
-- Rob |
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| PanelBilly |
Sep 17 2008, 09:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,811 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Do your homework before you spend any money. A few hours on this site looking at projects we've got ourselves into will help you make the decision about what you should be buying.
It may be that after you've learned about the insanity of rebuilding a rusted heap into a car again, you choose to join the group that throws away money bring back the dead. It may be that you decide to get the best car for the buck and just drive it for fun. Both groups live here and support each other's fancies. |
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| iamchappy |
Sep 17 2008, 09:45 AM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Kel, I am in Minnetonka let me know if you need some help.
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| Gustl |
Sep 17 2008, 09:47 AM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,516 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) ... from far, far away (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| SGB |
Sep 17 2008, 09:52 AM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
WELCOME to the psych ward. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| jc914 |
Sep 17 2008, 10:10 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 15-September 08 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 9,548 Region Association: South East States |
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| 914rrr |
Sep 17 2008, 01:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,835 Joined: 1-July 03 From: Knoxville, TN Member No.: 874 Region Association: South East States |
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| Ian Stott |
Sep 17 2008, 01:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
Read all you can before you buy, it will save you a bundle and some heartache. I have one that I can drive around while restoring, that is where you want to start if you can. I waited a long time to get to the driving around stage and this club has been the best resource you could ever hope for. Welcome and good luck.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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| tapout |
Sep 17 2008, 08:06 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 16-September 08 From: Minnesota Member No.: 9,552 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks to all for the warm welcome, and advice. I look forward to the new journey.
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| SGB |
Sep 17 2008, 08:20 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
It will be fun! Got any pics of that Beetle? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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| 749142 |
Sep 17 2008, 08:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 8-January 08 From: Bakersfield, Ca Member No.: 8,545 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) to the insanity. and good luck with your first purchase. i would recommend since your new to the 914 scene, dont buy a 914 thats a really really big project car, or one that has major rust problems, electrical. i would stick with something that runs and drives and go from there, thats what a buddy of mine did, eddie, he sold his 914 to mark, eddie is more of a bug guy and got way in over his head
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| tapout |
Sep 20 2008, 09:54 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 16-September 08 From: Minnesota Member No.: 9,552 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
iamchappy,
Thanks for the offer. Are there any 914 get togethers, runs, shows, club meetings in the Cities that a future 914 owner could attend? -Kel |
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