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GaroldShaffer
post Aug 25 2013, 08:14 PM
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Long story short I get a call Thursday about a track / AX car that has been sitting for a while in storage and the owner is ready to sell. It doesn't run and the wheels are "locked". I made the deal Friday and brought it home (used wheel jacks to get it out of the storage unit). I spent Saturday morning with my father in-law messing with it and fixed the fuel leak at the carb, replaced the battery. got the e-brake cable to release and well, took it for a spin (or two) around the block. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

So it has a 2.7 /4 engine, 911 SC front suspension, steel flares, adjustable Koni's, welt sway-bar...blah blah blah..... and it looks kick ass. The PO had owned it since 1989 and had all this work done between 90-91. I love the car, but I can't keep it so I sold it to a friend of mine today. I have mixed feelings about letting it go, but at least I know I will be able to drive it ever now & then. And before anyone says anything yes I know I have a sickness, but I am thinning the heard. I sold the Blue bomber Thursday and I have a few people interested in the yellow 73 so that means I will be down to just 4 of them instead of 7. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

Here are a few pics from yesterday after washing 3 yrs of dust and mouse crap from it and going on a test drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I will post more pictures of the engine later.


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post Aug 25 2013, 08:19 PM
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post Aug 25 2013, 08:23 PM
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Nice shape and color. Too bad mine isn't some other color other than black.
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post Aug 25 2013, 08:45 PM
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Are those bumpers metal?

If so, somebody with an early /6 might be willing to pay you good money for the rear bumper ...
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post Aug 25 2013, 08:57 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 25 2013, 10:45 PM) *

Are those bumpers metal?

If so, somebody with an early /6 might be willing to pay you good money for the rear bumper ...
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Hm! What's special with the bumper?
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post Aug 25 2013, 08:59 PM
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QUOTE(914itis @ Aug 25 2013, 10:57 PM) *

QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 25 2013, 10:45 PM) *

Are those bumpers metal?

If so, somebody with an early /6 might be willing to pay you good money for the rear bumper ...
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Hm! What's special with the bumper?

1970 - one year only. Sharp creases near plate instead of smooth curve.
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post Aug 25 2013, 09:02 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 25 2013, 09:45 PM) *

Are those bumpers metal?

If so, somebody with an early /6 might be willing to pay you good money for the rear bumper ...
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Nope they are fiberglass.
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post Aug 25 2013, 09:25 PM
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Garold,
Wow, 2.7/4cyl.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) I am impressed with that big-4. Not many around.
At the Woodward Dream Cruise I parked next to a 1974-LE (real one) painted British Racing Green with a 2.7/4 motor and boy did it sound good. When he fired up that motor, it gave me chills down my leg. It was built & owned by Tim Pott of Eurotech Motors in AA. (see photo, Mr. Bowlsby, real LE, in Green Drag)
Garold: (7) 914's we all want to grow up to be just like you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Aug 25 2013, 10:17 PM
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Tom it is a high rev motor for sure. I found a invoice for the motor from 1990. The PO paid $4576 back then for it. It was shipped from Martin's European Parts Warehouse in Redondo Beach CA. Anyone heard of them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I would like to find the build info on it if possible. I wouldn't think that they would have any info, but you never know.
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post Aug 26 2013, 02:29 PM
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Orange you glad you bought another 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
It must be your loyalty to the current 914 race livery that drove the decision to sell it?
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post Aug 26 2013, 02:47 PM
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Very cool, and I still like those RSR look front valences!
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post Aug 26 2013, 06:46 PM
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Nice Garold!

Tom... so that's Tim's car. Very cool.
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post Aug 26 2013, 06:59 PM
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Orange you glad you bought another 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
It must be your loyalty to the current 914 race livery that drove the decision to sell it?


Well that and having no job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Aug 27 2013, 09:17 AM
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Holy crap, Garold!! That's gorgeous!!!
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post Aug 27 2013, 07:09 PM
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QUOTE(Garold Shaffer @ Aug 26 2013, 12:17 AM) *

Tom it is a high rev motor for sure. I found a invoice for the motor from 1990. The PO paid $4576 back then for it. It was shipped from Martin's European Parts Warehouse in Redondo Beach CA. Anyone heard of them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I would like to find the build info on it if possible. I wouldn't think that they would have any info, but you never know.



I might be wrong, but I believe it was part of EMW (european motor works) back in the day?
They had Red Lion (storefront) on 190th st. & machine shop outback or around the corner red brick building , if memory serves me lol ! , I left Redondo bch. in 95' .
I think martin is Les Martin ? , you might give Jorge at EMW a call and ask him ? ,
I hope this helps Bill D.
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post Aug 28 2013, 06:20 AM
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Tom it is a high rev motor for sure. I found a invoice for the motor from 1990. The PO paid $4576 back then for it. It was shipped from Martin's European Parts Warehouse in Redondo Beach CA. Anyone heard of them? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I would like to find the build info on it if possible. I wouldn't think that they would have any info, but you never know.



I might be wrong, but I believe it was part of EMW (european motor works) back in the day?
They had Red Lion (storefront) on 190th st. & machine shop outback or around the corner red brick building , if memory serves me lol ! , I left Redondo bch. in 95' .
I think martin is Les Martin ? , you might give Jorge at EMW a call and ask him ? ,
I hope this helps Bill D.


Thanks Bill. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 28 2013, 06:42 AM
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Nice score, too bad you couldn't keep it. You need an flared orange car.
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post Oct 26 2014, 03:25 PM
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Well..... guess who bought this car....... Yep Me!!!!!!!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) I sold it to a buddy of mine last year. He spent some time sorting a few issues out and has not really driven it. He has a Ghia choptop project he is working on and decided to sell the 914. Asked me first if I would be interested and well hell yes I am. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

So the deal is done and it is mine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) Now I have a to find someplace to put it.
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Its a keeper.... until you find another one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
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2.7L FOUR? That thing must be nasty. If you ever drive it by my neck of the woods let me know. I'd love to see it.
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