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| Porschef |
 Dec 21 2013, 04:46 PM
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How you doin'  Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States 
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Last week I picked up a '71 parts car that showed up on a local craigslist. As an east coast special, I figured I'd pick a few parts off and the rest would be scrap. It's complete, and was a two owner car.The dash and targa bar pad are pristine. But after getting it home and looking closer, it appears that although there's some ugly spots,its not that bad. In fact, the doors close as well as on my 76.
So now I'm pondering whether or not to hang on to it as a project. I have it sitting along side the garage, under a tarp at the moment. I've worked hard to establish myself in the neighborhood as the resident redneck, what with having chickens, dogs, loud music, a substantial woodpile, lobster pots, and now a defunct 914 as part of my repertoire.... Anyway, here are some pics... The hell holio   |
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| Porschef |
Dec 21 2013, 04:49 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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| Porschef |
Dec 21 2013, 04:51 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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| Porschef |
Dec 21 2013, 04:53 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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And the sweet squirrel pusher.....
 So, what say ye? Merry Christmas to all. Thanks, Joe |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Dec 21 2013, 04:59 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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How are your welding skills? Better than mine I hope. Looks like a lot of work but fixable. Be careful the tarp doesn't trap more moisture in the car. Good luck and post pictures.
Cheers, Elliot |
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| Kraftwerk |
Dec 21 2013, 05:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 195 Joined: 6-September 07 From: Bbbbbrroooklynnn Member No.: 8,085 |
( speaking from no experience. but if you like welding, it looks like a fun project, besides, if you get a reputation for saving 914's , you will be a hero around here. Though your neighbors may never understand.
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| mepstein |
Dec 21 2013, 05:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,275 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Nothing that $5-10K wont fix. Nothing wrong with saving another 914 if you are prepared with the $, time and labor.
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| SirAndy |
Dec 21 2013, 05:09 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,648 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
That's a east coast daily driver! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
If you're handy with a welder and have enough $$$ to buy the right parts then by all means, go for it. They don't make them new anymore ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Dec 21 2013, 06:16 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,574 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Put the rocker covers back on and drive it....geez
If you decide to sell it and you have a title or previous registration, let me know, I may buy it for a lemons racer..... |
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| 914itis |
Dec 21 2013, 07:40 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(Porschef @ Dec 21 2013, 05:49 PM)  Look like you will need my welder again. All the power to you sir Joe. |
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| saigon71 |
Dec 22 2013, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,999 Joined: 1-June 09 From: Dillsburg, PA Member No.: 10,428 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Joe:
If it's a project you are looking for, I think you got it. That rust on the drivers side door jam looks eerily similar to my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Overall though, I think you got a decent deal on this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Let us know what you decide...and good luck! Bob |
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| turk22 |
Dec 22 2013, 09:35 PM
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| scotty b |
Dec 22 2013, 09:53 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Trust me, that pass. hell hole is going to get a lot uglier. I always cringe when I see the drivers hell hole rotted. how are the rear wall and rear floor ?
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| Drums66 |
 Dec 22 2013, 10:24 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
....1st,update your "TETANUS" shot (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
(then start a welding school!) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| Porschef |
Dec 23 2013, 05:28 AM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Haven't pulled the back pad yet, so I'm not sure. Under the carpet I can pull off tar and it looks like it just left the factory...
Sorry, the dash is going on the '76 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) as is the targa bar pad... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
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| FourBlades |
Dec 23 2013, 10:23 AM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,054 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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| injunmort |
Dec 23 2013, 06:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
fix it joe if not I am interested
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| Porschef |
Jan 1 2014, 04:38 PM
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How you doin' Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 7-September 10 From: LawnGuyland Member No.: 12,152 Region Association: North East States
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Mo pics....
Passenger corner. Very solid.  Door bottoms...   Clutch tubes a bit funky...   The passenger floorpan  I've become very intrigued by electric power... right inside my commute distance of 80 miles... I might have to try to bring this one back... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Attached image(s) 
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| wndsnd |
Jan 1 2014, 04:54 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
[quote name='saigon71' post='1973727' date='Dec 22 2013, 03:58 PM']
Joe: If it's a project you are looking for, I think you got it. That rust on the drivers side door jam looks eerily similar to my car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Exactly the same as my car. Why do they rust there through the sill at the rear of driver door. Everyone can understand the hell hole under the battery, but why the driver sill? John |
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| ConeDodger |
Jan 1 2014, 05:01 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,592 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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I'm betting Chris Foley would make short work of the rust on that.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) Keep it! |
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