1975 Porsche 914, Single Mother's dream car |
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1975 Porsche 914, Single Mother's dream car |
nigolusa |
Jan 22 2015, 09:02 PM
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nigolusa Group: Retired Members Posts: 157 Joined: 10-November 08 From: los angeles Member No.: 9,737 Region Association: Southern California |
Trying to help a single mother who is being badly ripped off by "Strictly German" in Pasadena CA. They have had her car for over 6 months and nothing has been done. Her budget was $800 when she brought the car in.
What makes this a horrific story is that she is a single mother with three sons. First son suffers from severe Hemophilia A with spontaneous bleeding and is legally blind. Second son suffers from epilepsy with nocturnal seizures. Third son is ok. This car was their only mode of transportation and would have been used for groceries, etc.. They do not have a car and must take buses and walk. She is a brilliant sculptor and is barely making ends meet. The only wish she has is to have her 1975 Porsche 914 repaired and running. Her story is truly compelling, and deserves to be made into a film. I can't tell you how many times her Hemophiliac son has cheated death. Just incredible story. Her name is Jessica and her sons are Leonardo, Brian and Vance. They live in Arcadia, CA. If there is anybody in the 914 community that can help or offer some sort of lead to fix Jessica's car, please contact me. My name is Nick and I can be reached via email at: nigolusa@icloud.com, or my cell number (626) 979-4230. I am a family friend and have sacrificed so much for them. The 914 is a dream I cannot fulfill since I am unemployed. Thanks all for your help and resources. Attached image(s) |
nigolusa |
Jan 24 2015, 10:07 AM
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nigolusa Group: Retired Members Posts: 157 Joined: 10-November 08 From: los angeles Member No.: 9,737 Region Association: Southern California |
About the car. Being a personal friend I tried fixing this car myself with the help of 914World members about 2 years ago. I can tell you what I learned was at fault with the 914.
Whatever work I did on the car was based on reading articles, youtube, etc... I'm not a mechanic. 1. Gas gauge not reading fuel tank level 2. Shift linkage loose, bushings are shot 3. Transmission 1st gear grinding 4. Has a new clutch but questionable work by independent mechanic 5. Has a refurbished starter. Not sure if done correctly 6. Lights overall dull in the car, I believe a grounding problem 7. Engine, was not bad at all when it was running 5 years ago 8. Suspension fair I think it needs shocks and springs in back 9. Wrong injectors 10. All the plumbing for smog has been removed but kept in box 11. Interior needs carpet, door panels, visors, seats are good 10. Gas tank was completely cleaned and installed by yours truly. I almost caught on fire by the way 11. Refurbished Bosch fuel pump installed with proper fuel lines, strainer, rubber washers etc.. from Auto Atlanta. And thanks to the owner for taking time and explaining some things to me via phone conversation. 12. Needs pedal board 13. New double relay 14. Missing aluminum trim over top right side front windshield 15. Weatherstripping around removable top poor condition 16. Trunk brass washers. My god, that was torture to install but did it!!! 17. Missing hinge for engine bay cover That's about all I know from attempting to work on her car. I tried but couldn't get it to start. |
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