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| 914itis |
 Aug 2 2011, 03:52 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States  |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) maybe it is not that bad, how about a picture of the longs and hell hole. maybe it is worth saving.. I don't think those pics are saying much unless I am missing something. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| Andyrew |
Aug 2 2011, 04:01 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Either get the car on jacks or up on a lift and start poking holes. And get pics.
If the rockers, Floorpan, battery tray, and rest of the structural area's are rust free then it COULD be a decent starter. Here in california that would be a parts car unless those area's are PERFECT. However in the rainy states, Its another story... I think California people need to stop posting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Aug 2 2011, 04:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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You need to take more of the car apart. Removing the rocker panels will tell a lot. If you see rust, poke it with an ice pick or something sharp. See if it's rusted through. You will probably find rust in the jack points. Check the longitudinal structure just under the battery tray for rust that might have rusted through. Take out the seats, carpets, back pad and look for more rust. Strip off the sound pad from the fire wall, throw it away and don't replace it. Moisture collects there and makes more what? RUST!! Much of the rusted areas can be cut out with an angle grinder and new sheet metal welded in place. Note the spacing of the passenger side door edge where the door closes. Jack the car up on that side and see if the spacing of the door edge has changed. If it is narrower at the top than the bottom, the car has flexed due to a rusted longitudinal. You won't really know how bad (or good) things are till you get more of the car apart. There are lots of replacement parts available and it just depends on how much work you are willing and able to do. My first 914 was on jack stands for a year and a half. If you don't want to do that much work, part the car out and save for a better one. What ever you decide, this is a great location for help and advice. Take more pics after you have everything taken apart.
Cheers, Elliot |
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| Jacob |
Aug 2 2011, 07:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 131 Joined: 12-February 08 From: Mansfield, Oh Member No.: 8,705 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Just think of the great feeling of satisfaction you will have when you learn how to weld! It is a great skill to have! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| flipb |
Aug 2 2011, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,724 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I'm a novice, but I didn't see anything that would make me flee in terror. If the longs & hellhole are relatively solid, that car will clean up nicely.
Might want to swap out the sound system, though... and reclaim the console. |
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| wingnut86 |
Aug 2 2011, 07:54 PM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,053 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
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| jcboal |
Aug 2 2011, 07:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 2-August 11 From: Moscow, ID Member No.: 13,387 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
so i came home from work and pittled with it a little more....great news....the engine is siezed and there is pretty bad rot on the underside (rockers, longs, etc).
looks like i am parting this baby out. i will post it in the classifieds if you need anything. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| GeorgeRud |
Aug 2 2011, 08:05 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Those pics do look quite ugly! It would take an awful lot of time and money to bring it back, and then it would still be a 1.7 914.
At least, if you part it out, you should have the side-shifting transmission and some other parts that should be worth something. Even trim pieces, glass, and other minor pieces are often desired. Good Luck! |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 2 2011, 08:09 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Aug 2 2011, 07:05 PM)  At least, if you part it out, you should have the side-shifting transmission and some other parts that should be worth something. Even trim pieces, glass, and other minor pieces are often desired. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Keep every nut and bolt and good metal, then get a good tub from California shipped to your door for under $1k and build your dream car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) PS: If you cut the longs, be careful to not destroy the heater mufflers inside. |
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| jcboal |
Aug 2 2011, 08:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 2-August 11 From: Moscow, ID Member No.: 13,387 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 2 2011, 07:09 PM) QUOTE(GeorgeRud @ Aug 2 2011, 07:05 PM) At least, if you part it out, you should have the side-shifting transmission and some other parts that should be worth something. Even trim pieces, glass, and other minor pieces are often desired. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Keep every nut and bolt and good metal, then get a good tub from California shipped to your door for under $1k and build your dream car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif) PS: If you cut the longs, be careful to not destroy the heater mufflers inside. thank you for the advise. i suppose i will see what happens |
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| 914runnow |
Aug 2 2011, 10:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 340 Joined: 19-April 04 From: Modesto California Member No.: 1,948 Region Association: None |
In this 'neck of the woods'..thatzah...
6 to 7 bills car..... you'll have 40 plus hours into the dismantle.. pieces in boxes for days......cleaning of parts..... is it worth your time?? or take a hit, and dump it for 5 bills... and no, I am not offering.....as the wifey is done with those days, of me killing 914z..... guess you get my point...IF you had a 2.0 4 banger...you could make a buck or two.......I would go after the guy for the diff of a 1.7 and 2.0... roughly, another couple of bills....worth a try... |
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| 914itis |
Aug 2 2011, 10:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Aug 2 2011, 06:01 PM) Either get the car on jacks or up on a lift and start poking holes. And get pics. If the rockers, Floorpan, battery tray, and rest of the structural area's are rust free then it COULD be a decent starter. Here in california that would be a parts car unless those area's are PERFECT. However in the rainy states, Its another story... I think California people need to stop posting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| 914itis |
Aug 2 2011, 10:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,892 Joined: 9-October 10 From: New York City Member No.: 12,256 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(jcboal @ Aug 2 2011, 09:58 PM) so i came home from work and pittled with it a little more....great news....the engine is siezed and there is pretty bad rot on the underside (rockers, longs, etc). looks like i am parting this baby out. i will post it in the classifieds if you need anything. oooocchhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! |
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| carr914 |
Aug 3 2011, 04:48 AM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,899 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Ferg @ Aug 2 2011, 04:54 PM) Wow, sorry dude, I would punch the seller in the nose... QUOTE(jcboal @ Aug 2 2011, 04:58 PM) 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. I'd go back, tell the Receptionist to give the Boss something for you, then Punch the Receptionist in the Nose (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| swl |
Aug 3 2011, 05:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 7-August 05 From: Kingston,On,Canada Member No.: 4,550 Region Association: Canada |
Did you get that description in writing of any sort - email, posted on the net... Clearly this is fraud.
There is so very little usable on that car that I would swallow the loss, spray paint the word fraud and the vendors name then park it at his place of business. He might be willing to take it back under those conditions (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif). |
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| hot_shoe914 |
Aug 3 2011, 06:15 AM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(jcboal @ Aug 2 2011, 08:58 PM) so i came home from work and pittled with it a little more....great news....the engine is siezed and there is pretty bad rot on the underside (rockers, longs, etc). looks like i am parting this baby out. i will post it in the classifieds if you need anything. This looks like Christine! |
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| BarberDave |
Aug 3 2011, 09:54 AM
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Barberdave Group: Members Posts: 1,605 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Wauseon Ohio Member No.: 135 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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You may have been (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) , I would use it as a parts car . For a better one that you can restore. Inless you are a accomplished welder, then save it!!!!! Strip of the parts you will need for a restoretion of another , sell what you don't need, here , then to the scrap dealer. You won't believe the sense of accomplishment you would get from a project like that. I just sold mine and nearlly cryed as the new owner left with it on the trailer. DO IT !!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) Dave |
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| jcboal |
Aug 3 2011, 10:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 2-August 11 From: Moscow, ID Member No.: 13,387 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
One advantage i do have is that scrap metal is at a really high price right now!!
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| Lennies914 |
Aug 3 2011, 11:32 AM
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Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California |
I have a good roller with a little rust in the floor under the drivers seat. I haven't peeled all the tar up but the tub is in good shape. I would like to get rid of it. Send me a pm if you think a trip to nor cal is worth it to you.
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