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> Hello 914 World!, just bought a project and wanting some opinions
jcboal
post Aug 2 2011, 12:28 PM
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Hello 914 world.

I just purchased a '73 914 1.7. (i screwed up on buying it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) , but that is a long story. basically, i bought it sight unseen and the seller totally lied to me about everything)

so now i have a 914 1.7 (was told it was a 2.0) that has been sitting for a while not covered (was told it was stored inside covered) that has horrible paint (was told it was original and in good shape. it is obvious from 100' away that it is a repaint) and i am not sure if it worth my time to rebuild or if i should just part it.

so i have come to the source of greater knowledge (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) to seek your opinions.
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post Aug 2 2011, 12:31 PM
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Fix it and drive the hell out of it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Aug 2 2011, 12:33 PM
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Welcome to the world. We need pics for an idea of what you got.

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post Aug 2 2011, 12:34 PM
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post Aug 2 2011, 12:36 PM
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Well, 1 little issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

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We can't help without this.

1- Is she RUSTY in the usual places? (read the 914world blogosphere and posts concerning RUST points and its habitats)

2- Is it tagged and titled?

3- Are you asking because you have the considerable money and time - for restoration, or are you hoping for a miracle?

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post Aug 2 2011, 12:39 PM
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Your best plan of action at this point would be to go and get a camera and start snapping photos of the engine compartment, the longitudinal's, front and rear trunks and any other possible places that rust could be hidding. The more pictures of the condition of the car the better of an educated guess we can make on what the worth of the car is and if your gonna wanna fix it.


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post Aug 2 2011, 12:46 PM
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i will post pics tonight.

i do have some time and some $. i'm not expecting a miracle by any means.

i have a bill of sale & will get the title easy enough.

it looks like it does have some rust. i will take pics and post them
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post Aug 2 2011, 01:24 PM
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post Aug 2 2011, 01:29 PM
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Cancel the check quick,but it sounds like the horse,has already left the barn.Jason from PA
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post Aug 2 2011, 01:33 PM
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No title in hand????? Thats kinda scary sounding to me.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
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post Aug 2 2011, 02:34 PM
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i took some quick shots while i was home for lunch. more to come, when i can get under it.


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post Aug 2 2011, 02:36 PM
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post Aug 2 2011, 02:38 PM
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post Aug 2 2011, 02:50 PM
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Nice bus wheels you got there... I would go get my money back if that was more than a thousand dollars especially if it was not a title in hand transfer

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post Aug 2 2011, 02:52 PM
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Oh boy, i hope you didn't pay too much for that ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Looks like Ravenna Green for the original color.
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post Aug 2 2011, 02:54 PM
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Wow, sorry dude, I would punch the seller in the nose...

Judging by the pics, I would start over if you are looking for a project that does not require much welding...
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post Aug 2 2011, 02:58 PM
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Well i didn't pay that much for it, so i knew it was a gamble.

When i went to pick it up the guy who "described" it to me wouldn't even come out to talk to me. he sent his receptionist out to give me the paper work.
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post Aug 2 2011, 03:01 PM
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you ran home at lunch to take pictures and dream.
You got it bad.

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Enjoy the project...they are great cars when done.

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post Aug 2 2011, 03:22 PM
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Lots of clean parts...maybe part it out, scrap the tub and buy a better car?

Oh and welcome!
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post Aug 2 2011, 03:43 PM
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Lots of clean parts...maybe part it out, scrap the tub and buy a better car?

Oh and welcome!



Thank you. I do appreciate the input i am getting.
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