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post Feb 20 2013, 02:47 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S-GROUP-/14...forcev4exp=true

somewhat close?
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post Feb 20 2013, 02:51 PM
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Looks nice. You need to see the jackpoints/longs. You also need to see pictures of the trunks (without stuff in it) and of the hell hole under the battery.

There is rust on the sail panel...it will be much more widespread than the bubble itself.

Has carbs versus FI.

A '73 2.0 is a desirable car. You need much more information.
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post Feb 20 2013, 02:58 PM
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Looks nice, it is a carbureted car. He's willing to pay shipping. If the longs are rust free, I think it's a good deal.
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post Feb 20 2013, 02:59 PM
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Nope. Not with that bubble on the door handle/sail panel area and the rust at the base of the door. Those, my friend, are what you call "Icebergs".

Very nice, clean original car but it will need serious metal work and paint again. Not cheap.
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:10 PM
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I agree with Eric -
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:12 PM
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That is way more than surface rust. I would say no based on the poster's use of the caps lock key - those people can not be trusted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:16 PM
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I will only buy a car that I can see the rockers off of

really you need to know, and any seller unwilling to show that is either hiding something or ignorant.
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:25 PM
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It's not a bad looking car but I'd really like to see the floor pans and rockers. It's a shame about the rust bubbles.
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:25 PM
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dammit. I want it.
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:40 PM
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You'll get it too if your not careful shopping for these cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sheeplove.gif) I would limit my search to CA & AZ cars if your buying "blind". I agree w/ Erc and Dakota.
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:48 PM
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QUOTE(adiokyro @ Feb 20 2013, 01:25 PM) *

dammit. I want it.


Well I have acted on that impulse. In addition to what the other have said try to push something sharp through the back firewall, just above the floor behind the passenger seat. Gently lift up the back vinyl from the carpet. A lot of 914s are no longer joined together in this region. Ask me how I know this.
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post Feb 20 2013, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Feb 20 2013, 01:12 PM) *

That is way more than surface rust. I would say no based on the poster's use of the caps lock key - those people can not be trusted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


Well, not always.....could be bad eyes too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
When my Dad was alive he used to do everything in caps so he could read it as he typed.

However, in this case I would tend to agree.... and ....what the f is a "914 S Group"!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
The guy may just not know about 914s, doesn't or does & is puffing, or whatever?

But you'd have to REALLY look this one over & buy it as a project if you have the skills, time & budget to fix what all it will need done. (BTW Nathan, my all caps was for emphasis! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )

Also agree with the hidden rust issues & why converted to carbs, etc. - all things that lower the value on 73-74 914-2.0s.

PS - here...download & use this when you're looking at 914s - even when looking at these online evil-bay "deals" -

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Gen_914CAF.pdf

Thank Jeff for his work on finding or producing & posting this at his website! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Feb 20 2013, 04:17 PM
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This car has been up north for its entire life. I would definitely get it inspected before pulling the trigger. Maybe someone on this forum can help or knows someone in the area that look at the car for you.
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post Feb 20 2013, 04:20 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Feb 20 2013, 01:49 PM) *

QUOTE(nathansnathan @ Feb 20 2013, 01:12 PM) *

That is way more than surface rust. I would say no based on the poster's use of the caps lock key - those people can not be trusted. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)


Well, not always.....could be bad eyes too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
When my Dad was alive he used to do everything in caps so he could read it as he typed.

However, in this case I would tend to agree.... and ....what the f is a "914 S Group"!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
The guy may just not know about 914s, doesn't or does & is puffing, or whatever?

But you'd have to REALLY look this one over & buy it as a project if you have the skills, time & budget to fix what all it will need done. (BTW Nathan, my all caps was for emphasis! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )

Also agree with the hidden rust issues & why converted to carbs, etc. - all things that lower the value on 73-74 914-2.0s.

PS - here...download & use this when you're looking at 914s - even when looking at these online evil-bay "deals" -

http://bowlsby.net/914/Classic/zTN_Gen_914CAF.pdf

Thank Jeff for his work on finding or producing & posting this at his website! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


I may smile, but it is no joke. Avoid all-caps ads on ebay, craigslist etc - you WILL be better off.
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post Feb 20 2013, 04:27 PM
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I may smile, but it is no joke. Avoid all-caps ads on ebay, craigslist etc - you WILL be better off.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I hate that shit. Maybe its just me being the son of a writer, but at this day in age, people have got to start learning how to use correct punctuation and grammar, especially when selling something. To me, it suggests laziness most of the time, and a lazy seller means they were probably a lazy owner.
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post Feb 20 2013, 04:51 PM
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Go for it....don't let the left coasters scare you off. Yes there will be more rust than you think and can see, but based on what I see, it looks fixable without stripping the entire car. Ask me how I know, my teener spent six years on the east coast, then 5 out west (san jose) and then 2 more back east before it was retired to the garage. It took some welding and grinding, but it is a solid car now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Feb 20 2013, 05:56 PM
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No way... It will take you thousends to fix it. It is a can of worms.
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post Feb 20 2013, 06:04 PM
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I could do 4k more and my power tools and por15??? unless anyone has a awesome 1974 or earlier 2.0 for 10k ish??????
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post Feb 20 2013, 06:11 PM
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I could do 4k more and my power tools and por15??? unless anyone has a awesome 1974 or earlier 2.0 for 10k ish??????


Yes. But I bought it. You need to come out here for a vacation and buy a car. Only cost 1K to ship it home.
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post Feb 20 2013, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(adiokyro @ Feb 20 2013, 04:04 PM) *

I could do 4k more and my power tools and por15??? unless anyone has a awesome 1974 or earlier 2.0 for 10k ish??????


Yes. But I bought it. You need to come out here for a vacation and buy a car. Only cost 1K to ship it home.

Oh Im just over in oakland ca---I actually have a full FI system for a 2.0 laying around...
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