Inpecting a dormant 914, or have any resurrection spells? Options

[blitZ]

I've been looking for a 914 for a month or so and have read all info I could find including the buying guides. I live in the southeast and selection is limited, the lucky dogs on the west coast seem to have a good supply.

I've come across several candidates which have decent bodies with limited rust, but are not running. The owners have stated the cars were running when parked, however that obviously doesn't mean anything.

Is there anything special to look for in a dormant 914?
Any method to check non-engine systems, like electical, clutch, trans, brakes?

I'm tempted to take my chances on a particular deal with a good chasis and body.

Thanks

[double-a]

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Sep 15 2005, 09:44 AM)

how do you dump this stuff?

your local haz waste dropoff should take the old gas... put it into gallon milk jugs. my car had about 1/4 tank of 20-year-old gas, so i just hoisted the tank, disconnected the lines, and dumped it into a container. it was really nasty.

if there's a bunch of gas in there, you could get a pump to drain it. or even use the car's own fuel pump to pull it out.

~a