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| ArtechnikA |
 May 13 2010, 05:57 PM
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rich herzog  Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None  |
If that's original paint it's the only original silver 914 in the world that hasn't crazed and faded from UV. Cars in the northern lattitudes did fare better but it was a widespread and widely known issue 'in the day.'
Paint can hide a multitude of sins, and there is no upper bound on the cost of a $500 paint job. |
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| FREQUENCY 24.7 |
May 13 2010, 06:17 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 13-May 10 From: ny Member No.: 11,725 Region Association: None |
True, Im getting the feeling this might be one to let go. Good thing I talked to you guys about this and did some research, otherwise I might have been in for a rough road.
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| Tom |
May 13 2010, 06:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,139 Joined: 21-August 05 From: Port Orchard, WA 98367 Member No.: 4,626 Region Association: None |
Yep, that driver's door gap looks suspect. And the hell hole looks bad also. I don't know if I would bother with this one. Check it out really close. If he will let you jack it up, put some of that blue painting tape along the door gap. Jack it up by one of the donuts and see if the tape now has stress wrinkles. If so, the chassis is saging! If this is your first 914, keep looking and spend the extra money for one in better shape. You will be $$ ahead in the long run. Check put CAMP 914.com to see what a good 914 should look like.
Oh yea, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Tom |
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| rick 918-S |
May 13 2010, 09:33 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,952 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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| 6freak |
May 14 2010, 07:29 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Appears to be loaded with rust...IMO if you wanted to build a cut up racer it would be a good place to start ..If you wanted a real clean classic to just cruz with and have fun I would leave it alone good luck
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| Spoke |
May 14 2010, 08:10 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,158 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(FREQUENCY 24.7 @ May 13 2010, 02:22 PM)  asking price is $1500. Any thoughts, fears, suggestions, things to ask or take into consideration? After looking at the pics and considering this car is sitting outside and doesn't run, $1500 seems high. By doesn't run I mean start it up and driver around the block and out on the highway. As said before, ice pick or even medium flat head screwdriver on the area below the battery. Ask the owner to remove both rocker covers to see the longitudinal. If he refuses, I would run away or offer $500. It is tempting to buy a 914 close to you. This specimen does not appear to be in great shape. Other dings for me would be 1.8L engine (vs 2L) and single carb which doesn't run. One other thing, the rear panel where the trunk lock is appears to be dented. By the way, if I may be so bold, what is your budget for purchase of a 914? Usually the more you spend, the better your chances of getting something that can be driven right now. |
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