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> FS 1973 2.0 Appearance Group - SOLD, "Betsy"
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post Feb 21 2015, 08:04 AM
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Many of you know Betsy (hotshoe names his cars not me) - she is techinally a 3 owner car, but shoe owned her for under a year and I've hads her for 15 months. She is a low mileage (4x,xxx) documented with an inch thick folder.

Donald (hotshoe) put new Bilsteins, New Tires, rebuilt the carbs and drove her the RRC in Utah, Hershey Swap Meet in PA and the Tropical Ramble in Daytona from Tennessee. Here is his Thread;

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...39&hl=Betsy

I've only driven her about 100 miles but she screams down the road. There is repair sheet from the Original Owner with outragious Dyno numbers that I don't believe, but she is faster than any other 2.0 that I've driven besides my 2.0 racer back in the 90's.I've owned close to 30 914s

When I got her she was in need of paint. This is what I've done

Purchased the car from shoe for $10,500
Had her painted to the tune of $5,000 by a Nationally known painter. Exterior stripped, any small ding worked, Tornado Mirrors removed, rear center reflector removed, holes filled, blocked for ever, painted Base Coat Clear Coat in original Alaska Blue Metallic.
Install Triad Muffler & Custom Rear Valance - $500
Purchased Fuel Injection system from Garold Shaffer $500-600. This is not installed and I never intended to, I just wanted it to go with the car. Len914 has Tested the most important components
ThePaintedMan has synched & worked the carbs over. I put different Air Cleaners with Rain Shields and I improved the Carb Linkage
I purchased just about everything 914 Rubber has - Every Seal (some I didn't need), full carpet set.Over $1,000
I purchased S/S Fuel Lines from Chris at Tangerine
Purchased Original Exterior Mirror

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http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...54&hl=Betsy
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...81&hl=Betsy

Overall, she is very nice, very pretty, probably has the nicest (5) original Fuchs I've ever seen.

The downsides - Betsy was hit in the PS front quarter at one point, A new outer Fender was put on and the Inner panels were hammered back into shape (in the VIN area) so in my opinion she won't be a Concour Queen even though nobody will see it without you pointing it out.
The car is almost completely put back together - ThePaintedMan is coming over today to help me finish the Fuel Lines and Alt Belt. I'm not a Concours type of guy and not all the Trim is on but I've got it all. I've gone Blind in the last few weeks, so you might want to put some pieces on vs. me

I've had this car Sold twice for more money to people that never came through. hotshoe wanted her back too but we couldn't make that work.

As Detaled above, I have about $18,000 into her. With my Medical Bills mounting, I'd like to make a quick good deal for someone. So

SOLD!


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post Feb 21 2015, 08:08 AM
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post Feb 21 2015, 08:47 AM
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This is a terrific car at an excellent price. I am upset to hear about your medical issues and wish my Six was already done and in my garage so I could buy this one. Terrific car, great color and done right. Best wishes and GLWTS. A buyer will not regret this purchase.
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post Feb 21 2015, 09:22 AM
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I saw this car when Shoe drove it across the country to RRC in 13'. There are few 914's that are robust enough to jump in and take for a ~4000 miles spin. The only blemish on the car at that time was the poor paint, which seems to have been properly remedied.

Alaska blue metallic is one of my FAVORITE colors. Great looking car!

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post Feb 21 2015, 02:24 PM
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Thanks Guys, The SS Fuel Line is in (only F-I Clamps used), the Gas Tank is back in, & the Alt Belt is on,. The Battery is Dead, but it will be fired up in a few minutes
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post Feb 21 2015, 05:15 PM
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Car is up & running - purring like a Kitten

Super Thanks to George & Everett for coming over today - it really sucks not to be able to see properly. Everett took a Video on his phone that he will post up later to show the car running.

Hopefully my vision is a little better tomorrow so I can post up some more pictures

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post Feb 21 2015, 05:31 PM
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If the right buyer wants a Trailer to take Betsy home, I will throw in my Trailer for an additional $500

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post Feb 21 2015, 07:02 PM
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It runs! Purred like a kitten idling for 15 minutes after this video.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnKR0zVK0lg
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post Feb 22 2015, 06:08 AM
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Thanks for putting the Video up!
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post Feb 22 2015, 06:50 AM
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Pretty Clean under the Tank

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post Feb 22 2015, 11:33 AM
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IMO One of the best 914 colors to be had and this car has all the right things done, someone should jump on this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

GLWTS!
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post Feb 23 2015, 07:39 AM
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post Feb 23 2015, 03:47 PM
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Is the repaint in Alaska Blue?
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post Feb 23 2015, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE(nine9three @ Feb 23 2015, 04:47 PM) *

Is the repaint in Alaska Blue?


Yes, It looks a little wierd in my pictures, but the Exterior perfectly matches the Trunks (original paint)
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post Feb 23 2015, 08:21 PM
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Just a Heads up - I have a guy coming this weekend that I know his intent is to flip it.

I'd much rather it went to someone here!
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post Feb 23 2015, 08:50 PM
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Is it drivable right now?

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post Feb 23 2015, 09:34 PM
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We had to put the Battery from Georges truck in but it fired right up. I have 2 Odyssey's & 1 Advanced Auto Parts Batteries, but my charger took a Shit. I'll take one into work & get a charge.

When I changed the Speedo Angle Drive, I lost a bunch of Gear Oil. The other day I couldn't find my reverse socket & George didn't have to refill it. I have the Gearoil. So the Gearbox is low to empty. The Last thing to worry about is the Gearbox - it was great and I'll throw in a spare if you want.
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post Feb 27 2015, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Feb 21 2015, 04:31 PM) *

If the right buyer wants a Trailer to take Betsy home, I will throw in my Trailer for an additional $500

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This deal just keeps getting better!

This was a stout performer when I saw it in Colorado for RRC '13. And in my opinion (and others) the 1973 2.0 is the most desirable of the 914/4s.
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Sail Trim Panel Trim is done as is 90% of the Interior!

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