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| Bruce Allert |
 Jun 17 2003, 12:34 PM
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Hellions asleep  Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
...and, at the time, I had no idea it was from the 73 2.0 I'd passed on buying to let someone else have the thrill of owning a 914.
Can you imagin my horror when I found out it was one in the same car. (poor thing burned to the ground) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) There were issues with the car but nothing that could have been rectified by a knowledgeable 914 person. I explained to the new owner that this was not a car that they would be able to jump in and drive off into the sunset until everything was fixed. Well.... it don't need fix'n no mo (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ......bummer another one bites the dust RIP bruce |
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| madd_dogg_914 |
Jun 17 2003, 12:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 478 Joined: 30-March 03 From: Vacaville, CA Member No.: 497 Region Association: Northern California |
Good thing you passed indeed! Funny though, had it happened to "punkin" you'd have to re-name her to Jack-O'-Lantern
HAHAHA I crack myself up! -Chris |
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| scotty |
Jun 17 2003, 12:51 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
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| JeffBowlsby |
Jun 17 2003, 01:06 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,492 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None 
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Would this car coincidently belong to Melody...see the thread over on PP BBS:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....threadid=115248 |
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| Bruce Allert |
Jun 17 2003, 01:22 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Chris... Good one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Yes, it was Melodys. I really feel bad for her. We can become complacent to the fact that our teeners have the nickname of flamable 14's. I, for one, have a habit of opening the lid almost every time I start the car since I found the first gas leaks. Something like this really scares me. I wouldn't want to lose a car I enjoy & love so much. This is a post to all to be carefull and not relax the thought that this can happen to your car. bruce |
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| scotty |
Jun 17 2003, 01:54 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
Is it a total loss, Bruce? D@mn!
Sounds like the mechanic didn't check for leaks after he worked on the injectors... |
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| Aaron Cox |
Jun 17 2003, 01:58 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
that sucks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) ...hehe jack-o-lantern (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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| DNHunt |
Jun 17 2003, 02:04 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Saw a burned out 914 in a junkjard once. I remember seeing the plastic from the dash switches melted and puddled on the floor. It had to be real hot. I wondered how the people got out. I pray everyone is OK with this one.
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| Qarl |
Jun 17 2003, 02:19 PM
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Shriveled member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,233 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Florida Member No.: 271 Region Association: None  |
Since Melody is from Oregon, I would say the chance of two 914 fires in that state on the same day would be toooo coincidental.
Karl |
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| Bruce Allert |
Jun 17 2003, 04:09 PM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Just looked at Melodys car. All I can say is WOW!
It was HOT. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif) Tail lites might be re-used & 3 possible 4 wheels (Fuchs) Maybe... Front fenders. Don't know but maybe even the tranny. Kinda looked like the fire stayed in the cabin and on top of the engine, couldn't get a look under it. I'm sure there's a few salvageable parts but not much. Father & son got out ok. bruce |
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| scotty |
Jun 17 2003, 05:56 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
Glad they got out. I hope her insurance pays off well... If her purchase wasn't this car (Oregonian 6/15), maybe she'll want another??
Porsche 1976 PORSCHE 914, 2.0, 122K orig miles, many extras, daily driver, $2500. 503-330-7800 |
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