 Looking at rollers, What year(s) would be best for a 75 |
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| brooks944 |
 Dec 7 2015, 08:47 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States  |
I have had several people now tell me I would be better off getting a decent roller rather that do all the body work my car needs, including a Senior member here. My car is a 75 with the 1.8 L-jet. I have found a few close to home, and would like recommendations on which year would make swapping the parts easiest. The ones I've found so far are a 74, 72, and 70. I know my 75 BUB's won't fit on the older cars (and based on pics they don't have any), what else do I need to be thinking about?
Thanks, Rick |
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| poorsche914 |
Dec 7 2015, 09:27 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
I've not dealt with the early cars (have only had '73s and newer) but I would say go with the chassis with least amount of issues (rust, damage, etc) and with the most other parts balanced out by purchase price.
Have you seen the '74 in Maryville? Looks to be a complete car but in pieces. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| brooks944 |
Dec 7 2015, 09:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
Did not know about the car in Maryville. Do you have any additional info?
Thanks for the reply! |
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| Dave_Darling |
Dec 7 2015, 10:05 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,986 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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Yes, priority should go to finding the best condition. Then get one that's as close to your model year as practical.
--DD |
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 7 2015, 10:26 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,460 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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Only glaring issue is wiring swap. If you get the same year and the chassis harness is good the rest is plug and play.
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| SirAndy |
Dec 7 2015, 02:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,640 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Dec 7 2015, 08:26 AM)  Only glaring issue is wiring swap. If you get the same year and the chassis harness is good the rest is plug and play. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Wiring can (and is) a nightmare if you're trying to match different years. I've done it and it's a major pain in the butt. Your best bet is to get another '75/'76 chassis ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Dec 7 2015, 02:18 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,509 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None
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| poorsche914 |
Dec 7 2015, 02:24 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(brooks944 @ Dec 7 2015, 10:56 AM) Did not know about the car in Maryville. Do you have any additional info? Thanks for the reply! May be more than you want to spend but you could sell off the parts you don't need and probably come out pretty good! It's a '74 so maybe not as much of a wiring difference as an earlier car would be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Link to 914 in Maryville (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Coondog |
Dec 7 2015, 02:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California
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Just my two cents but I would sell your roller, bundle that money with what you would spent on another 914 and buy one that doesn't have a laundry list of problems.
#less headaches # still be able to put in your own blood sweat and tears |
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| brooks944 |
Dec 7 2015, 03:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks guys. My car isn't a roller just has suspect longs (well not really suspect, just bad) and some other rust problems. I would love to find a good 75 roller, might even start thinking about a trade for a car in better shape.
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