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billy mild |
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I would like introduce myself. My name is Jeff. I live in Kansas City, MO. I haven't even thought about a 914 since I was 17 years old when I got my first Porsche the 924S "Parts car". I did a lot of work on that car. I sold that this past year and I sometimes get bored and look for Porsches. I remember 914's being really cheap a few years ago. I saw this kind of rough 914 "Project Car" on Craigslist. I decided to check it out. It was much more than I could take on it needed floor pans and some other body panels. Anyways I going to start my search for another Porsche. Whether it be a 944 turbo or a 914 project.
Where should I start to look for 914's? What are some signs that I do not want to mess with a car? Give you background on what I have done. On my 924S when I got it the car only ran on 1 cylinder, it had no fuel filter or air filter. Had a serious vacuum leak. I cleaned the fuel injectors by hand with a 9 volt battery and carb cleaner. I then changed all the fluids myself. I did some body work but nothing more than using a dent puller and some body filler. I have done some electrical work/interior stuff. I have also replaced the transmission in that car. I'm not an expert on cutting out rust and replacing body panels that need to be welded in. I can handle motor work as I have worked on many motorcycles, and cars alike. What kind of car would I be looking for? Sorry for the long post. |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 24-May 10 From: KC, MO Member No.: 11,756 Region Association: None ![]() |
I don't think they are going to be any 914's around this area that are completely rusted out. I would like to keep this project somewhat cheap initially. Meaning under $2000 for the car. If it doesn't have much rust that would be great. If it doesn't run or runs rough thats not good, but it gives me a chance to get to learn the car.
I found a car for $1500 that a fresher engine. It had a shattered pressure plate. It basically needs a clutch and pressure plate along with a Transmission boot gasket and it would run. The guy who is selling it is from Durango, CO. The engine is dropped out of the car already. says the engine was rebuilt 1999, a used tranny was put in 2002, had some other interior work done to it around 2004. He took it off the road around 2007 when the pressure plate broke. He said he has replaced the Battery box with one from another car and welded it in there. The paint isn't great, but isn't bad either. He did some rust proofing. Told me that any surface rust that he saw he sanded down and rust proofed it with some rust proofing paint. Sounds to me like not a bad deal. Told me the car is solid just need some minor work to get going. Also it has dual webers on it. pics are hosted below. http://s856.photobucket.com/albums/ab123/billymild/ BTW I live in Kansas City, MO |
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