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Tonyorlo |
Jul 9 2020, 06:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 10-October 13 From: Glen dale wv 26038 Member No.: 16,495 Region Association: None |
I just traded my 94 jag for this 914. I traded sight unseen, with cash on his end. I honestly expected it to be a total loss, but had a slight hope of saving it and making it a road worthy part time daily driver. Well there’s no chance of that. I just would like to gain you folks approval that this car is not worth saving. This is the second 914 I’ve bought, the first was for the drivetrain and it was very very rough. I’d love to get a 914 that I could drive, but life has been in the way.
Here are some pictures of the car. At the moment my plan is to part the car out. Opinions? The car supposedly runs by the way. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
jaredmcginness |
Jul 10 2020, 05:48 PM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Thanks for taking all of those photos.
I can gas you up all you want with motivation to fix it. Ultimately - it's up to you. Mine sat around while I stared at it for 6-8 months before I bit the bullet and really started going to town. Everything pictured is fixable and it went surprisingly fast for me (3 months). With the added bonus of the feeling of accomplishment, knowing you saved a 914. Sheet metal parts pop up on the classifieds here often, too. I've purchased 2 or 3 for almost half price. Food for thought. |
Tonyorlo |
Jul 10 2020, 06:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 53 Joined: 10-October 13 From: Glen dale wv 26038 Member No.: 16,495 Region Association: None |
Thanks for taking all of those photos. I can gas you up all you want with motivation to fix it. Ultimately - it's up to you. Mine sat around while I stared at it for 6-8 months before I bit the bullet and really started going to town. Everything pictured is fixable and it went surprisingly fast for me (3 months). With the added bonus of the feeling of accomplishment, knowing you saved a 914. Sheet metal parts pop up on the classifieds here often, too. I've purchased 2 or 3 for almost half price. Food for thought. So none of this is considered extreme? The suspension feels solid and the doors still close, which are both good signs. When you say buying sheet metal, do you mean factory stuff cut from cars? I can always throw up a WTB add with a ton of pictures. 2 mysteries to me are the center tunnel beside the accelerator pedal, and the rear of the center tunnel between the rear of the seats. Is that just badly butchered or is that normal ? Also is there a trick to get the seats to move? Do you feel this is a rotisserie level repair? |
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