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| Lemmonhead |
 Jul 18 2016, 09:43 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 17-July 16 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 20,195 Region Association: None  |
New member to the 914 world. I just bought this car yesterday as a project car for me and my son and now wondering if I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I am mechanically inclined and do most of the mechanical work on the cars I have owned but this may be a little more than my pay grade. I have never welded or done body work.
It is a 1972. I purchased it from an older lady for $1000, it belonged to her son who passed away about 5 years ago. She needed the money and I initially thought it would be a good project. It has been sitting in the elements and baking in the hot sun of Las Vegas for the last 5 years, so every piece of rubber and the interior is shot. The engine is there but I have no idea what condition it is in. She thought it may have ran when it was parked but is unsure. No keys to the car. We are on a budget and would like to bring the car back to a daily driver status. What do you all think? She tried to cover the car with tarp and tape it down with duct tape but that didn't last long. Attached image(s)    
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| Lemmonhead |
Jul 19 2016, 10:12 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 17-July 16 From: Las Vegas Member No.: 20,195 Region Association: None |
Thanks for the replies. I can see some rust on the riverside wheel wheel. Looking under the car I can see some rust on the floor pans, can not determine yet the depth of the rust. Rockers look good. For the life of me I cannot figure how to open the rear trunk. No buttons, there is not a wire hanging down no visible levers.
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| 914forme |
Jul 19 2016, 10:25 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Lemmonhead @ Jul 19 2016, 12:12 PM)  Thanks for the replies. I can see some rust on the riverside wheel wheel. Looking under the car I can see some rust on the floor pans, can not determine yet the depth of the rust. Rockers look good. For the life of me I cannot figure how to open the rear trunk. No buttons, there is not a wire hanging down no visible levers. Your rockers look great, unfortunately what you are seeing is the rocker covers. You will have to go along and remove all the rivets, and bolts to get behind them. Then you can see what you have. Rear trunk, does it have a Porsche reflector on the back? Then you will be looking for a button, more than likely a electrical solenoid. You can get in through the engine compartment, popping the cup for the top brakes, and using a really long pull to push the button. The real dangerous way is releasing the rear trunk pivot bolts. Torsion bars can really hurt you if your not careful on releasing the tension. Post more pictures, you can always go a different direction. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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Lemmonhead "New" 914. Is it worth restoring? Jul 18 2016, 09:43 AM
Jeff Bowlsby With all that context...sell it or part it.
It wi... Jul 18 2016, 09:48 AM
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With all that context...sell it or part it.
It w... Jul 18 2016, 09:57 AM DirtyCossack I think it really depends on the condition of the ... Jul 18 2016, 10:16 AM lcjo73914
I think it really depends on the condition of the... Jul 18 2016, 10:38 AM DirtyCossack Also, if it is somehow rust free, the tub could be... Jul 18 2016, 10:21 AM KELTY360 :wttc:
First off, it looks like there are plenty... Jul 18 2016, 10:28 AM lcjo73914
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First off, it looks like there are plent... Jul 18 2016, 10:38 AM barefoot Remove the rocker panels and look for rust where d... Jul 18 2016, 10:43 AM Lemmonhead
Remove the rocker panels and look for rust where ... Jul 18 2016, 10:54 AM blackmoon :wttc: Good luck with this endeavor, not for the ... Jul 18 2016, 10:45 AM lcjo73914
New member to the 914 world. I just bought this ... Jul 18 2016, 10:57 AM rudedude How old is your son? Mine started on his 914 proj... Jul 18 2016, 10:57 AM mgp4591 Patience is definitely the key here. If the car is... Jul 18 2016, 11:49 AM PanelBilly Go for it. Don't spend any $ and just hav... Jul 18 2016, 12:42 PM Lemmonhead Thanks for all the responses, help and suggestions... Jul 18 2016, 12:49 PM Cairo94507 :wttc:
Regardless of what the end result ends up ... Jul 18 2016, 01:03 PM Mark Henry Since it's a LV car the chassis may be in surp... Jul 18 2016, 01:39 PM ripper911
Since it's a LV car the chassis may be in sur... Jul 18 2016, 05:40 PM Mark Henry dp Jul 18 2016, 01:40 PM DirtyCossack If the chassis is solid, you can do it for $4... Jul 18 2016, 01:53 PM Mike Bellis
If the chassis is solid, you can do it for ... Jul 18 2016, 09:13 PM DirtyCossack
If the chassis is solid, you can do it for ... Jul 19 2016, 10:09 AM Chris914n6
If the chassis is solid, you can do it for ... Jul 19 2016, 03:44 PM green914 :wttc: Jul 18 2016, 04:33 PM worn
New member to the 914 world. I just bought this ... Jul 18 2016, 04:53 PM rhodyguy 4-5k <_< . No way. Jul 18 2016, 05:30 PM messix trailer it to the east coast and triple your money... Jul 18 2016, 05:50 PM Localboy808
New member to the 914 world. I just bought this ... Jul 18 2016, 09:06 PM Localboy808 And if you do part it out? I'm a buyer! Jul 18 2016, 09:07 PM Claus Graf If the longs are good then go for it!
If it i... Jul 18 2016, 09:54 PM rick 918-S We need more photos to be able to assist with advi... Jul 19 2016, 06:03 AM RobW :agree:
Strip it down and assess the common probl... Jul 19 2016, 06:44 AM Mark Henry
If the chassis is solid, you can do it for ... Jul 19 2016, 08:25 AM mbseto Rather than decide based on the car, decide based ... Jul 19 2016, 09:24 AM rmdinmd I understand a budget, but if you spread it out ov... Jul 19 2016, 09:46 AM zipedadoo I built a 1972 with my son. We did it on the cheap... Jul 19 2016, 09:58 AM Lemmonhead Trying to figure out how to make the pictures smal... Jul 19 2016, 10:24 AM Lemmonhead Engine bay full of dirt and sand Jul 19 2016, 10:33 AM Lemmonhead Rear view Jul 19 2016, 10:50 AM Lemmonhead Quick picture of battery tray before I left for wo... Jul 19 2016, 10:53 AM Lemmonhead Passenger side door and rocker Jul 19 2016, 10:57 AM |
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