Home  |  Forums  |  914 Info  |  Blogs
 
914World.com - The fastest growing online 914 community!
 
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way.
Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
 

Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

2 Pages V  1 2 >  
 Reply to this topicStart new topic
> Screwed
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 05:37 PM
Post #1


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
Well, in my ignorance I, apparently, bought a death trap piece of shit.

So. . I put a new motor in it. . etc etc etc. . about 10K in something that I've just been told is going to fall apart?

Totally frustrated and no clue what to do.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Ferg
post Jun 3 2013, 05:40 PM
Post #2


914 Guru
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 5,948
Joined: 8-January 03
From: Boulder CO
Member No.: 116
Region Association: None
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) sucks, but can you tell us more? Is it rust issues?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SirAndy
post Jun 3 2013, 05:50 PM
Post #3


Resident German
*************************

Group: Admin
Posts: 41,625
Joined: 21-January 03
From: Oakland, Kalifornia
Member No.: 179
Region Association: Northern California
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Cairo94507
post Jun 3 2013, 05:52 PM
Post #4


Michael
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 9,740
Joined: 1-November 08
From: Auburn, CA
Member No.: 9,712
Region Association: Northern California
If it is a rust issue, pretty solid tubs come up regularly on here. You could transfer all of your nice stuff to a solid tub, assuming rust is the issue. Still sucks though.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 05:53 PM
Post #5


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
Rust rust rust.

Before I bought it, I looked at bunches of pics. . guess I was stupid

Front end rust, firewall rust "so bad I can't weld a repair for the clutch tube"

I haven't gone to pick it up yet, that'll be a tomorrow project.

"Never seen control arms this bent"

And this isn't a jackleg guy. .this is one of the best in the South Bay
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 05:54 PM
Post #6


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
The guy said he didn't expect to see these issues as it looked decent until he got it on the lift.

I'm not sure I'm capable of doing that kind of transfer. . or patient .. or. . . (kinda ready to beat the computer right now) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

QUOTE(Cairo94507 @ Jun 3 2013, 04:52 PM) *

If it is a rust issue, pretty solid tubs come up regularly on here. You could transfer all of your nice stuff to a solid tub, assuming rust is the issue. Still sucks though.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
timothy_nd28
post Jun 3 2013, 05:57 PM
Post #7


Advanced Member
****

Group: Members
Posts: 2,299
Joined: 25-September 07
From: IN
Member No.: 8,154
Region Association: Upper MidWest
Can you post the pics you looked at?
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 07:38 PM
Post #8


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
QUOTE(timothy_nd28 @ Jun 3 2013, 04:57 PM) *

Can you post the pics you looked at?




No I can’t.. No longer have them. Computer switch..
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mepstein
post Jun 3 2013, 07:44 PM
Post #9


914-6 GT in waiting
***************

Group: Members
Posts: 19,258
Joined: 19-September 09
From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE
Member No.: 10,825
Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
Every 914 looks good in pictures. It's almost impossible to know what's hiding under the paint. Rule of thumb is never spend more than your prepared to loose. Will the seller work with you? Show us what you got and maybe someone here can help.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
bulitt
post Jun 3 2013, 08:03 PM
Post #10


Achtzylinder
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,188
Joined: 2-October 11
Member No.: 13,632
Region Association: South East States
You have not taken possession, have you paid yet? Oh, you have it at a garage to be repaired.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
SirAndy
post Jun 3 2013, 08:28 PM
Post #11


Resident German
*************************

Group: Admin
Posts: 41,625
Joined: 21-January 03
From: Oakland, Kalifornia
Member No.: 179
Region Association: Northern California
Take some pics when you get it back and post them here ...

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Jeffs9146
post Jun 3 2013, 08:36 PM
Post #12


Ski Bum
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,062
Joined: 10-January 03
From: Discovery Bay, Ca
Member No.: 128
I have been a part of at least 3 body swap flesh roasts and had a blast with each and every one!! Here in the Bay Area it has helped people learn about thier cars by working on others while getting free food!! It doesn't get any better than that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) and don't forget the beer, FYI!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 09:21 PM
Post #13


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
I've had it over a year and a half

QUOTE(mepstein @ Jun 3 2013, 06:44 PM) *

Every 914 looks good in pictures. It's almost impossible to know what's hiding under the paint. Rule of thumb is never spend more than your prepared to loose. Will the seller work with you? Show us what you got and maybe someone here can help.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 09:23 PM
Post #14


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
I roast flesh better than I wrench, although I do wrench decently.
AND my brother is a cook. . .



QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Jun 3 2013, 07:36 PM) *

I have been a part of at least 3 body swap flesh roasts and had a blast with each and every one!! Here in the Bay Area it has helped people learn about thier cars by working on others while getting free food!! It doesn't get any better than that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) and don't forget the beer, FYI!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mike Bellis
post Jun 3 2013, 09:38 PM
Post #15


Resident Electrician
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,345
Joined: 22-June 09
From: Midlothian TX
Member No.: 10,496
Region Association: None
QUOTE(mrholland2 @ Jun 3 2013, 08:23 PM) *

I roast flesh better than I wrench, although I do wrench decently.
AND my brother is a cook. . .



QUOTE(Jeffs9146 @ Jun 3 2013, 07:36 PM) *

I have been a part of at least 3 body swap flesh roasts and had a blast with each and every one!! Here in the Bay Area it has helped people learn about thier cars by working on others while getting free food!! It doesn't get any better than that! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) and don't forget the beer, FYI!


Fine a nice roller and have a build party!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
BuddyV
post Jun 3 2013, 09:44 PM
Post #16


Robert
***

Group: Members
Posts: 555
Joined: 8-April 05
From: Santa Rosa, CA
Member No.: 3,898
Region Association: Northern California
I'm 90 minutes from you......and I can take stuff apart just fine!

.... not too good at the putting back part, though.

In short..... I would be in for a body swap party. (uh, that didn't come out right)

Keep me posted!
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
mrholland2
post Jun 3 2013, 10:23 PM
Post #17


Senior Member
***

Group: Members
Posts: 750
Joined: 7-September 11
From: Santa Maria,CA
Member No.: 13,531
Region Association: Central California
So, I guess I have no clue as to how to find what I need, what it costs. . and to make sure it doesn't end up being a "smog" year??
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Mike Bellis
post Jun 3 2013, 11:26 PM
Post #18


Resident Electrician
*****

Group: Members
Posts: 8,345
Joined: 22-June 09
From: Midlothian TX
Member No.: 10,496
Region Association: None
Just pick up a 75 or earlier car. There are plenty that show up here and on craig's list. You are looking in the $1000-$3000 range for a decent roller.
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
Jeffs9146
post Jun 3 2013, 11:37 PM
Post #19


Ski Bum
****

Group: Members
Posts: 4,062
Joined: 10-January 03
From: Discovery Bay, Ca
Member No.: 128
QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jun 3 2013, 10:26 PM) *

Just pick up a 75 or earlier car. There are plenty that show up here and on craig's list. You are looking in the $1000-$3000 range for a decent roller.


And at that price you will have lots of parts to sell off and make most of your money back! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
audio_file
post Jun 4 2013, 04:23 AM
Post #20


Member
**

Group: Members
Posts: 295
Joined: 6-August 11
From: Everett, Wa
Member No.: 13,409
Region Association: Pacific Northwest
QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jun 3 2013, 10:26 PM) *

Just pick up a 75 or earlier car. There are plenty that show up here and on craig's list. You are looking in the $1000-$3000 range for a decent roller.


Not to be "that guy", but I've got this one listed, it's been soda blasted down to bare metal so that you'll KNOW what you've got.... no more surprises (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=211082

Chris
User is offlineProfile CardPM
Go to the top of the page
+Quote Post
« Next Oldest · 914World Garage · Next Newest »
 

2 Pages V  1 2 >
Reply to this topicStart new topic
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:

 

Display Mode: Standard · Switch to: Linear+ · Switch to: Outline

Track this topic · Email this topic · Print this topic · Subscribe to this forum

- Lo-Fi Version Time is now: 9th May 2024 - 06:10 AM
Invision Power Board v9.1.4 © 2024  IPS, Inc.
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community!
We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ...