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post Aug 21 2004, 11:25 PM
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Hey everyone. A friend of mine has a 71 914 (1.7), and just bought a 76 (2.0) that he's swapping the engine out of. The 76 has a pretty bad hell hole, rusted longs, and rusted suspension console. The car has been sitting at a shop that normally restores Jags and Corvettes. They got the floor pans replaced and seem to have lost interest from there. The front end looks like it's in good shape, and there's just a little bit of rust in the rear trunk. Being in the midwest, it's not like i can just go to the 914 store and pick up a new tub.

The way I see it, i have two choices. Take this rusty tub for free and learn how to repair rust, or find someone willing to deliver a straight roller (or just a tub) and start fresh.

The idealist in me is saying save the rustbucket, and learn how to do it all... The practical side is saying run away screaming.


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post Aug 21 2004, 11:26 PM
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another pic.


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post Aug 21 2004, 11:27 PM
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right rear wheel well...


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post Aug 21 2004, 11:28 PM
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hell hole... couldn't get a great shot of it.


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post Aug 21 2004, 11:28 PM
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wheel out of whack because of suspension console (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)


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post Aug 21 2004, 11:34 PM
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Free? If that's your starting point add in what the replacement metal from Restoration Design will cost, plus the tools to make it happen (welder, air tools, ect.) and go from there.

Do you have space to store it and a place to work on it ?

The worst thing that could happen is that you will loose interest in it and someone else will buy it from you and carry on.
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post Aug 21 2004, 11:48 PM
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I have a welder, and have access to any other tools I'll need. I figured if I put the 914 on rollers I can fit it in my garage sideways and still have room for the 44 and other car, so that should be okay.

Pricing Resto Design parts...
Inner & outer longs for both left and right: $440
Jack plates: $25
battery tray & support: 52
Suspension console $200
Inner wheelhouse (top and right): $190

So the total for those major pieces is going to be about $900. Not an unreasonable amount of money at all. I can fab whatever other small metal pieces I need to patch the minor holes. I planned on learning how to paint next month on my dad's car anyway, so by the time the '14 is ready for paint I should have at least a little experience.
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post Aug 21 2004, 11:58 PM
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If you are up to the challenge...That rust looks fierce. The rust is falling of the car in piles.

I'd hate to see the car flattened, but.

Maybe you would be better off with a different starter and this as a parts car.( is that even possible )

Seems like an awful lot of work to be sure.

I think, save your money and find a straight runner.

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post Aug 22 2004, 12:01 AM
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So for a $1000 (and your time)you will have a (what looks like a "not bad on the outside") car.

Need more pics of the outside.


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post Aug 22 2004, 12:08 AM
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Right now the car's sitting in my friend's garage, 60 miles away, so next time I get down there I'll take tons more pics. Here are a couple more that I got this evening.
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post Aug 22 2004, 12:09 AM
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interior. Jon's taking out the parking brake handle. There is a small bit of rust in the corner by the battery tray, and just a little rust on the driver's side along the edge.


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post Aug 22 2004, 12:12 AM
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a farther away shot of the front. In this garage, there are 2 914's, three motorcycles (2 Moto Guzzi, one Kawasaki KZ650) and my little trail 90. Oh, and two riding lawnmowers and one push mower. He's definitely a 'project guy' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Aug 22 2004, 12:14 AM
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Here's the front trunk area. No rust to be found in here... yet. I punched everywhere with an icepick, and this area felt solid. Sorry about the glare (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)


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post Aug 22 2004, 12:17 AM
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Is that a dash cover? Or a good dash?

Looks like its at least a very nice parts car....

Here in cali its a parts car... But you... eh... You got 1000 bucks (or more) to fix that? If so... Go for it!
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post Aug 22 2004, 12:34 AM
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Does it need both longs replaced? Usually it's just the passenger side. It's do-able, but it ain't gonna be easy.
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post Aug 22 2004, 12:41 AM
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Ignore the people from the land where everyone has a 914 (or two) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) These cars are not found on every street. I've only seen 2 others on the road in the last 3 years.

Looks like a good candidate for a project car. The interior looks like a wire wheel would clean it up good and recoat with por15...same for the front trunk. If you learning how to paint, those are a good area to start on (paint wise).

Car looks good

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post Aug 22 2004, 08:21 AM
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if it were a six, sure go for it. why put that much money and effort into a four chassis!? the things are a dime a dozen and in 10x better shape than this one. spend the $900 for shipping a roller.
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post Aug 22 2004, 09:27 AM
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Where were you earlier in the year, Bryan?
With the help of this boaed it took a week to GIVE AWAY FREE my '74. Virtually rust free. Nearly complete roller.

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post Aug 22 2004, 09:34 AM
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Ahhh!! Where was i?! If you hear of some more of that action, let me know please! We're looking for rollers right now... Ebay has a few that might be going somewhere... dunno yet.

Where's the best place to look for a good roller?
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post Aug 22 2004, 09:35 AM
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for the money you'll spend on panels you can get a very nice roller.
I wouldn't do it. The rust on that thing scares me! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
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