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914 score of the Century, The investigation begins |
dcheek |
Feb 6 2017, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
A very good friend on mine scored what I think could be deal of the century. He is a VW collector and has restored/modified many air cooled VW's over the years. He is not that familiar with Porsches and has asked me to give him advise as to what he has purchased and what he should do with it.
I got a call this past Sunday that he purchased a Porsche 914- 6 from an estate for $1000.00 !!! Of course, the first question I asked was what the serial number was to determine if it was a real "6". Turns out that it was a '74 converted to a "6". From the pictures it looks like it has an early naturally aspired 911 motor. My question is where is the serial number on the motor? We are curious as to how old the motor is and determine what the displacement could be. The motor does turn and there is no outward signs of rust including the Hell Hole. Tomorrow I will accompany him to inspect further and take some more pictures. I would like to find the engine number at that time. Dave Attached image(s) |
Shadowfax |
Feb 6 2017, 08:33 AM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
Awesome find! If your buddy wants to triple his money let me know and I'll take it off his hands (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
I think most 911 engine numbers are near the fan shroud. An expert will chime in soon I bet. |
db9146 |
Feb 6 2017, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 21-December 04 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,315 Region Association: None |
You can find the engine # on a 911 engine to the right of the fan on an "upright" support near where the fan shroud meets the right cam chain housing (facing the fan).
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dcheek |
Feb 6 2017, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
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tomeric914 |
Feb 6 2017, 09:51 AM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States |
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dcheek |
Feb 6 2017, 09:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
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struckn |
Feb 6 2017, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,069 Joined: 9-November 11 From: South Central York Pennsyvania Member No.: 13,764 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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WOW!!!!! That has got to be the best deal ever from what is indicated so far. Hope so, probably can buff out the paint too? |
R_u_dd |
Feb 6 2017, 10:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 3-March 14 From: Grants Pass, Oregon Member No.: 17,072 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What a dream to find a six, even an original four with a six. That setup in running form would cost about $30k to build. If you have to rebuild that engine it may still run you a pretty penny, but you've got a great starting point. That's a great find for the price!
Do us a favor and post updates on what you have to do to get it running. Great story. |
Mark Henry |
Feb 6 2017, 12:39 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Wow and I thought my boy scored a deal.
Doesn't matter if that car is a total POS, just in parts seen it's worth more than 4x what he paid for it. The bad is he can forget about winning the lotto (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
EdwardBlume |
Feb 6 2017, 12:41 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
You can use your iPhone to take a picture of it. Location is as noted on the drivers side next to the fan.
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Larmo63 |
Feb 6 2017, 12:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
The type of motor is located facing up close behind the engine serial number. This may shed more light on what engine you have in the car.
The carbs alone are worth twice what he paid. I wonder if the flares are steel and if they were well done? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
mepstein |
Feb 6 2017, 02:17 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,244 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The type of motor is located facing up close behind the engine serial number. This may shed more light on what engine you have in the car. The carbs alone are worth twice what he paid. I wonder if the flares are steel and if they were well done? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Since it has warts, I'm betting glass. It just seems to work out that way most of the time. |
rgalla9146 |
Feb 6 2017, 02:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
The serial number is on the drivers side of the fan support, it is arranged vertically
facing the relay board. The engine type number is near the serial number and is on the horizontal surface, you'll need a mirror to see it. The type number will tell you what it started life as. This format.... 901/ ?? or 911/?? or 930/?? |
malcolm2 |
Feb 6 2017, 02:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,738 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
Google it.... "911 engine number location"
This is from Pelican. I guess it is gonna be tuff to see with all the leaves in there and with the engine turned around. Post says RED arrow in the S#, yellow arrow is the type. I also found this info for figuring out what the # means in the same thread: 6202183 This decodes as: 6 = Engine designation, 6-cylinder unit. 2 = 911E (Type 911/01 if manual transmission, type 911/04 if Sportomatic.) 0 = Model year 1970 (basically same as ’71). 2183 = Sequential number (Sportomatic would be 8xxx). |
timothy_nd28 |
Feb 6 2017, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,299 Joined: 25-September 07 From: IN Member No.: 8,154 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What does the green arrow mean? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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malcolm2 |
Feb 6 2017, 03:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,738 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I closed the page... but I think it was some kind of resistor. |
mb911 |
Feb 6 2017, 04:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,814 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That is awesome.. Very cool
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PanelBilly |
Feb 6 2017, 04:54 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,799 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Right place/ right time!
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My 914 |
Feb 6 2017, 05:02 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
It just goes to show you that there are still a few of those cars sitting out there!
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dcheek |
Feb 6 2017, 06:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 691 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
I'm bringing the following to inspect the car:
- kneeling pad - flashlight - strong magnet - camera - jack Anything else you can think of? Dave |
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