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| 74ravenna |
 Jul 23 2016, 04:18 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States 
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Hi,
Boston criagslist shows the following car. As someone new to 914s can someone explain? https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5696386785.html Did the factory actually do this? Thanks Steve |
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| 914Sixer |
Jul 23 2016, 05:56 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,453 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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The car listed here is nothing more than a 914 that has had flares added and a five bolt conversion. Some dealers did conversion work back in the 70's and 80's. Given the prices in today's market and the cost of doing a conversion I would say the car is right in the ballpark on price. |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jul 23 2016, 05:59 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 10,041 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Can you get the vehicles VIN ? This may shed some light on its origins....
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| ConeDodger |
Jul 23 2016, 07:36 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,396 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(74ravenna @ Jul 23 2016, 06:18 AM)  Hi, Boston criagslist shows the following car. As someone new to 914s can someone explain? https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/5696386785.html Did the factory actually do this? Thanks Steve I think the experts agree the factory did 49 of these, and there were 400 "kits" sold through dealership parts departments. I'm not sure how Mark can tell this is a conversion but Mark is one of the guys I consider to be an expert on parts for sure... Without a VIN, I can't tell much, but if it's a 6 with steel flares, that is an absolute steal. |
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| Mueller |
Jul 23 2016, 07:44 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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I don't get the 916 part, a 916 "kit" would have different bumpers. (glass)
GT flares is all he needed to say. No pictures of engine compartment which is odd, no mention of engine size, seller is hiding something or doesn't know what he has? I don't see ignition on left of wheel so I'd originally a /4 and more than likely still is. Nice looking car and even if a /4 a good deal if no major rust hiding. |
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| 74ravenna |
Jul 23 2016, 08:06 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States
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I've emailed the owner but no reply yet.
The car isn't really that close to me, well, it is and it isn't. I guess that depends on the owners reply to my questions about about the car. I did ask about the engine and rust issues. Steve |
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| JOEPROPER |
Jul 23 2016, 08:53 AM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,209 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States
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I just spoke to him. Hell hole rust, 1.7, fiberglass flares. Nice guy!
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| rgalla9146 |
Jul 23 2016, 09:22 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,950 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Jul 23 2016, 10:53 AM) I just spoke to him. Hell hole rust, 1.7, fiberglass flares. Nice guy! You provided the answers that the 'nice guy' seller 'forgot' to include. " Factory", "original", "916", "GT" , rust free" all sound great but are meaningless today. Even pictures lie. The car looks nice though. |
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| 74ravenna |
Jul 23 2016, 09:41 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 19-October 14 From: nh Member No.: 18,032 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(JOEPROPER @ Jul 23 2016, 10:53 AM) I just spoke to him. Hell hole rust, 1.7, fiberglass flares. Nice guy! Back up and running, had to reboot. Thanks for calling hime and getting the lowdown. Best way to go about it! Steve |
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