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My search for a 914 |
iwanta914-6 |
Mar 30 2016, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
I have a possible opportunity to acquire a 1971 914.
Is there anything other than rust that I need to be concerned about with the 71? This particular car has the shift linkage disassembled because a mechanic was going to replace some bushings but left the seller high and dry after taking it apart. This isn't my ideal 914. It's a non-appearance version, so no chrome bumpers, no chrome trim, no sail vinyl. I don't mind the steel wheels with the "nipple" caps. Not a fan of the fixed passenger seat or the tail shift transmission. Also it's my least favorite color for a 914, red. Of course over time many of these can be changed. The price is right though if the motor runs as the owner says and is as solid as the owner states. |
flmont |
Mar 30 2016, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Never pass up a chance/opportunity to buy a car that u like,even if it dos'nt fit all your needs,if price is right and It runs,..all parts are mostly interchangeable,..learn the car then look for whats closer to your taste,..and then have a parts car,.???
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914bub |
Mar 30 2016, 07:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Modesto CA. Member No.: 16,260 Region Association: None |
Never pass up a chance/opportunity to buy a car that u like,even if it dos'nt fit all your needs,if price is right and It runs,..all parts are mostly interchangeable,..learn the car then look for whats closer to your taste,..and then have a parts car,.??? I agree. I bought a non-appearance group car and the first thing I wanted to do was add sail panel vinyl & chrome bumpers........ Then it kinda grew on me. In 1989 I bought a dune buggy that was orange,.... ORANGE! I couldn't stand that color but it grew on me. I still own that buggy. My 914 is Tangerine. In 1990 I would have hated it, now it's my favorite color. I'm sure I'll catch a little heat for this but I LIKE non-appearance cars now. I'm a little impartial as I'm an SF Giants fan and a black and orange Harley fan.(My Harley is Black) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Look at your different wheel options as well. I have always liked ATS wheels, I scored a set in black,.... Perfect for my car |
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