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| Steuart |
 Jan 15 2011, 05:51 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 10-September 10 From: Virginia Member No.: 12,163 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Considering buying a 1973 914 in good shape, 2 owners, real nice interior and the engine looks and runs very good. 100+ miles. My concern is the rust on the walls in the engine BEHIND the insulation. Battery tray is fine but there is rust on the wall. Is this a deal killer? FYI - first time 914 buyer.
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| silver74insocal |
Jan 15 2011, 06:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 736 Joined: 26-November 09 From: rancho cucamonga Member No.: 11,073 Region Association: Southern California |
it needs to pass the screwdriver test. also, if your really serious, you need to look behind the passenger side rocker panel. but its all relative to price i suppose.
also, get some pics and post them on here..these guys can spot a problem a mile away...they're some teener yoda masters on here!! |
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| rhcb914 |
Jan 15 2011, 07:55 PM
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member Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 3-February 04 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 1,626 |
Best thing you could possibly do is find someone local who knows these cars well to check it out with you. I have checked out a few cars that looked really good, had a battery tray but turned out to be real turds. If you can't find someone take some really detailed pictures and post them here.
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 15 2011, 08:35 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,999 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Where in VA are you? There are some good folks down there.
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| sixaddict |
Jan 15 2011, 09:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 801 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Some rust normally means more rust.....Take an awe and put car on lift then start poking ...Also pull passenger seat full forward and stab at lower firewall ( or farwall depending on your location in Virginia (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)) ...Most rust can be concealled and will cause (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) ...after you own it.
Half of sellers are not aware so your task is to uncover it ...Not easy but it wil lsave you mucho. Good luck |
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| rick 918-S |
Jan 15 2011, 09:15 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) You mention the battery tray. If the owner will let you take a screw driver and poke the top of the rail in the pocket ahead fo the battery that we call the hell hole. This will be your easiest sign of trouble (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| scotty b |
Jan 15 2011, 09:18 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Where are you ? If you're close by I can take a look for you, or you can come by my shop and I'll show you where to look.
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| underthetire |
Jan 15 2011, 09:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
Take these guys up on there offers. A car can look good, thes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
Ask me how I know. |
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