 914 score of the Century, The investigation begins |
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| dcheek |
 Feb 6 2017, 08:19 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 692 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) 
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| dcheek |
Feb 18 2017, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
QUOTE(PeeGreen 914 @ Feb 17 2017, 05:43 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) What happened to my car? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Any chance your friend wants to sell it back to me? I miss this car so much. I had to sell it to save my house at the time but I have wanted to get it back ever since. Jon 206.954.3006 Jon, After reviewing the pictures and description, this is definitely your car. Once again World comes through and solves another mystery. As Unobtainium has stated, I don't think you could stomach the return of your beloved 914. Time has taken it's toll. As mentioned earlier, this car has been left out for, what was purported to be a year. I'm positive its been way longer that that. And, to make it worse it was parked under a mass of trees, so leaves and debris have built up in all the crevices - much of it has turned to mud. There are also some rust spots along the top of the front fender that are perforated through. The paint is toast. On the plus side, underneath and in the engine compartment look solid. Likewise with the rear trunk - solid as a rock, as it didn't leak. We can't open the front trunk. We will have to remove the bumper and manually release the latch. Like I said we plan on putting on my lift tomorrow to get a better look underneath and power wash the exterior to expose what needs to be done. I will post pictures of the progress. I have convinced my friend to take the car on a trailer to a professional independent Porsche mechanic and racer. I've known this guy for 40 years and know his knowledge and ability. He will be hired to get the car running. From what I can tell the previous owner didn't use the car that much. He had many collector cars which were garaged. I guess the 914 had a low priority since it was relegated to the driveway. That being said I think that the motor is sound and can be restored to running condition without a teardown. You know, rebuild carbs, plugs, fluids, gas tank flush etc. should do the trick. I just think this should be done be someone that has rebuilt many early 911 engines and can prevent a catastrophic event upon startup. Unfortunately Jon, I don't think any amount of cajoling or money will pry the keys away from my friend. This is his first Porsche and he's on cloud nine. Dave |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 18 2017, 10:01 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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Well if he has any questions on it let him know I'm happy to help. I don't care the condition, I would like it back, but if not I would like to see it back to what it was.
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 19 2017, 10:41 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,911 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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it had bubbles in the fenders cowl and at the taillights when Jon owned it...
your buddy should think of making a huge profit and buy a nice clean runner.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 19 2017, 10:54 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 19 2017, 08:41 AM) it had bubbles in the fenders cowl and at the taillights when Jon owned it... your buddy should think of making a huge profit and buy a nice clean runner.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did over 95% of the work on her. Easy to whip her back into shape. |
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| pete000 |
Feb 19 2017, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,887 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
They should call this site "It's a small 914 World after all"
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| rhodyguy |
Feb 19 2017, 11:41 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,249 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
After the Washington build comment it was pretty easy to figure out it was jon's car. Only so many fiberglass flared, red 6 conversions with Sparco seats in or from Washington.
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| dcheek |
Feb 19 2017, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
Spent all day today vacuuming and powerwashing. Got her on the lift. No rust anywhere except on the top driver's side fender. I will post pictures tomorrow.
Dave |
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| jmill |
Feb 19 2017, 03:02 PM
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Green Hornet Group: Members Posts: 2,449 Joined: 9-May 08 From: Racine, Wisconsin Member No.: 9,038 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
OMG! WTF! That was my all time favorite conversion. I even had pictures of it for my computer wallpaper.
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Feb 19 2017, 04:36 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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He sure he doesn't just want to make a quick profit? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| dcheek |
Feb 19 2017, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
QUOTE(PeeGreen 914 @ Feb 19 2017, 02:36 PM) It's a keeper, sorry but he's not flipping it. Trust me, he's got the money to do it justice. Dave |
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| My 914 |
Feb 20 2017, 06:34 AM
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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 |
Its pretty amazing and sad what neglect can do to a car. Looking at the picture of what it was in its prime, its hard to believe that someone would basically abandon it.
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| dcheek |
Feb 20 2017, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
QUOTE(My 914 @ Feb 20 2017, 04:34 AM) Its pretty amazing and sad what neglect can do to a car. Looking at the picture of what it was in its prime, its hard to believe that someone would basically abandon it. I think we rescued it in time. Another couple of years outside would have done it in. Dave |
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| Front yard mechanic |
Feb 20 2017, 06:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,353 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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Wish the po would offer to buy my rust bucket back
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| rgalla9146 |
Feb 20 2017, 07:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,781 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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That front spoiler looks great. Where is it from ?
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| greenie |
Feb 20 2017, 08:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(My 914 @ Feb 20 2017, 04:34 AM) Its pretty amazing and sad what neglect can do to a car. Looking at the picture of what it was in its prime, its hard to believe that someone would basically abandon it. These are my thoughts also, I will never understand how someone can spend the money on something and then do nothing but let it rot. Painful for Jon no doubt to see what's become of his baby. This photo was taken of Jon's car and mine in June 2008. I hope the new owner gives her the attention she deserves. Attached image(s) 
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| sixnotfour |
Feb 20 2017, 01:22 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,911 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Rember it was an estate sale, the owner is dead rip
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| championgt1 |
Feb 20 2017, 01:38 PM
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Don't embarrass me Filmore! Group: Members Posts: 2,681 Joined: 3-January 07 From: Tacoma, Washington Member No.: 7,420 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Bummer to see the car in the current condition.
Jon, long time no see. Hope you and your family are well! |
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| billh1963 |
Feb 20 2017, 02:01 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,408 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 20 2017, 02:22 PM) Rember it was an estate sale, the owner is dead rip I was thinking the same thing. Who knows what issues the PO was facing before he passed away. Wile it's a shame the car was allowed to sit, I can certainly sympathize that a material object is the last thing you are worried about when facing an illness. |
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| greenie |
Feb 20 2017, 02:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 26-October 04 From: Trinidad Member No.: 3,013 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Feb 20 2017, 11:22 AM) Rember it was an estate sale, the owner is dead rip That's a good point Jeff. RIP to the previous owner. With an eye toward your future estate I would be willing to take the green six off your hands and offer a guarantee to keep her in pristine condition. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| dcheek |
Feb 20 2017, 02:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 30-May 06 From: Westfield, New Jersey Member No.: 6,103 |
The Cleanup.
Rear trunk no rust  Front trunk no rust  Broken headlights and tons of debris underneath      Only rust on top of drivers side fender   Doesn't look bad after a days worth of cleaning  Bad gas pumped out  On my lift to check for rust - none to be found!  My '76 with the '74  |
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