First time looking at a 914 Options

[iwanta914-6]

As you may or may not have read in my thread about searching for a 914, I'll be looking at one tomorrow (Sunday).

This will be the first time I've actually put my eyes (and hands) on one. I'll obviously inspect critical areas like the hell hole and Longs (as best I can since the rockers will be on).

Any tips? I'm mostly concerned about rust. Even though I'm not the most knowledgeable when it comes to mechanical repairs, I think (with the help of 914world) I can work through most of that.

If anyone in the twin cities area that knows what to look for wants to assist me tomorrow afternoon, PM me. I would be glad to pay a small fee for your time. (seller is in Cottage Grove)

Here's what I know about the car from the seller:

1974 Porsche 914 2 liter. Black, less than 80,000
original miles, appearance group, Fuchs alloys, 5
speed, original fuel injection, pristine interior, collector
plates. Never in accident, never smoked in. Always
garaged. Same owner for 31 years.

Needs new fuel pump bracket and fuel lines, thus
not drivable at this time; radio also not working.
Been sitting for about 3 years so tires are flat, and
would need replacing about now anyway.

Now I know that the wheels are not Fuchs, they're mahles.

[rhodyguy]

What the hell does she care about someone putting back on the road and not parting out? If it was that important she could have done that. Not Buying it may be for the best in the long run and you practiced the best rule when buying a first 914. Listen to your gut feeling and avoid the impulse, gotta have one now, buy. Your car is out there someplace and you'll find it eventually.

[Gunn1]

What the hell does she care about someone putting back on the road and not parting out? If it was that important she could have done that. Not Buying it may be for the best in the long run and you practiced the best rule when buying a first 914. Listen to your gut feeling and avoid the impulse, gotta have one now, buy. Your car is out there someplace and you'll find it eventually.

She cares, because unlike some of us she has a emotional connection to her car. Sometimes Owners have a history with their vehicle. Maybe her late husband owned it. Maybe someone she trusts told her not to part it out. There could be all sorts of reasons. I am not saying they are or are not Valid ones, but it is her car and until she sells it, it is up to her what she does with it.

[TM_Corey]

What the hell does she care about someone putting back on the road and not parting out? If it was that important she could have done that. Not Buying it may be for the best in the long run and you practiced the best rule when buying a first 914. Listen to your gut feeling and avoid the impulse, gotta have one now, buy. Your car is out there someplace and you'll find it eventually.

She cares, because unlike some of us she has a emotional connection to her car. Sometimes Owners have a history with their vehicle. Maybe her late husband owned it. Maybe someone she trusts told her not to part it out. There could be all sorts of reasons. I am not saying they are or are not Valid ones, but it is her car and until she sells it, it is up to her what she does with it.

When I bought mine a couple weeks ago I thought the original owner was going to break out in tears. This car was after the last hurrah of his youth. The last toy that he didn't need to consider the consequences or "ask permission" to buy.

Since buying it he has gotten married, had kids and had grandkids. He went from a twenty year old hell raiser to a grandpa in it.

The first stop when I finish it will be to pick him up and take him to lunch.

[GaroldShaffer]

What the hell does she care about someone putting back on the road and not parting out? If it was that important she could have done that. Not Buying it may be for the best in the long run and you practiced the best rule when buying a first 914. Listen to your gut feeling and avoid the impulse, gotta have one now, buy. Your car is out there someplace and you'll find it eventually.

She cares, because unlike some of us she has a emotional connection to her car. Sometimes Owners have a history with their vehicle. Maybe her late husband owned it. Maybe someone she trusts told her not to part it out. There could be all sorts of reasons. I am not saying they are or are not Valid ones, but it is her car and until she sells it, it is up to her what she does with it.

When I bought mine a couple weeks ago I thought the original owner was going to break out in tears. This car was after the last hurrah of his youth. The last toy that he didn't need to consider the consequences or "ask permission" to buy.

Since buying it he has gotten married, had kids and had grandkids. He went from a twenty year old hell raiser to a grandpa in it.

The first stop when I finish it will be to pick him up and take him to lunch.

This story sound like the same as the 72 I bought a few years ago. The owner bought the 72 new and in 73 joined the Air Force and was stationed in England. He had the car shipped over and spent 73-77 there. While there it had a fender bender in the right rear that was repaired badly. Once back home he drove it until the plates expired in 82 and parked it in the out building along with a 70 that he bought in 81 to be a parts car for his 72. The cars hadn't seen the light of day until I spent over an hour helping him moved all the crap stored around it. It was so full of walnut shells and mouse crap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) I thought he was going to cry when I loaded it on the trailer. Felt kind of bad for him, but then again he did let it set in a outbuilding for 31yrs and never once checked on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)