Bumblebee barn find Options

[IronHillRestorations]

Nice find!

[whitetwinturbo]

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[rnellums]

I will answer that question thisway. I see too often dealers/flippers taking advantage of someone because they don't know what they have or what it's worth and that drives me nuts. I did the research and told the previous owner what they are trading for and offfered a fair price based on the work involved in getting it roadworthy. I bought it at a good value but a value that lets me sleep at night knowing that I didn't steal it.

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Perfect response, you are going to fit in well around here!

[Chris H.]

Yes I like this guy already.

Great find, and Brad Mayeur is in Peoria at 914 Limited if you need anything. Looks like a potential survivor car. Enjoy it.

Don't try to start it until you change the fuel lines! The tank probably has some bad gas in it anyway. There is a great stainless setup available from Tangerine Racing.

[turbonet]

Words cannot describe how jealous I am right now!!!

[MikeM]

Turbonet...there's a few around still in Canada.
I bought this one last Sept. from a guy in Prince George.
Keep looking, they are out there!!!
Mike

[Bgyglfr]

Thanks for all of the responses. In all of the early 911s I've come across as well as a couple 356s, this is the most rare and complete car I've been lucky enough to buy. I find myself more excited about it than most of the cars I've owned.

I've been out of town all week so I haven't had time to even get to my shop. The first order of business will definitely be replacing all of the fuel and brake lines as well as rebuilding the brakes etc. I'm sure the injection will need gone through as well. I will update as I make progress.

I'm not going to repaint or change anything on the car other than what's necessary to make it a dependable driver. I like the idea of driving it as I found it. Dents, scratches, and all.

[Mike Fitton]

I will answer that question thisway. I see too often dealers/flippers taking advantage of someone because they don't know what they have or what it's worth and that drives me nuts.

That's BS, people know what they have it's a frick'n Porsche 914 are you saying they don't have access to the internet? The local Library has internet access for free, my guess is you stole it and don't want to admit it. Let me guess you were an Altar Boy and Eagle Scout growing up. Lol!

[Bgyglfr]

Mike, I take it your a flipper? Otherwise you wouldn't take such offense at my statement. No, I was never an alter boy but I was in the Cub Scouts. Lol

It's not BS and I take offense at your accusation. I could have originally bought the car for $3k but after I did the research, I shared it with the previous owner. Then I made him another offer based on that information. It was SIGNIFICANTLY more. If you really need to know what I paid to make judgement on me then I don't need to know you.

And yes, People get screwed all the time. I've been into cars since all I could afford were matchbox cars. I don't screw people. A little karma goes a long way.

[914Next]

I will answer that question thisway. I see too often dealers/flippers taking advantage of someone because they don't know what they have or what it's worth and that drives me nuts.

That's BS, people know what they have it's a frick'n Porsche 914 are you saying they don't have access to the internet? The local Library has internet access for free, my guess is you stole it and don't want to admit it. Let me guess you were an Altar Boy and Eagle Scout growing up. Lol!

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[JawjaPorsche]

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Mike, I take it your a flipper? Otherwise you wouldn't take such offense at my statement. No, I was never an alter boy but I was in the Cub Scouts. Lol

It's not BS and I take offense at your accusation. I could have originally bought the car for $3k but after I did the research, I shared it with the previous owner. Then I made him another offer based on that information. It was SIGNIFICANTLY more. If you really need to know what I paid to make judgement on me then I don't need to know you.

And yes, People get screwed all the time. I've been into cars since all I could afford were matchbox cars. I don't screw people. A little karma goes a long way.

[Mike Fitton]

Mike, I take it your a flipper? Otherwise you wouldn't take such offense at my statement. No, I was never an alter boy but I was in the Cub Scouts. Lol

It's not BS and I take offense at your accusation. I could have originally bought the car for $3k but after I did the research, I shared it with the previous owner. Then I made him another offer based on that information. It was SIGNIFICANTLY more. If you really need to know what I paid to make judgement on me then I don't need to know you.

And yes, People get screwed all the time. I've been into cars since all I could afford were matchbox cars. I don't screw people. A little karma goes a long way.

Yeah I flipped a ton of Porsches on this website and others. It is my only source of income, got to feed the family!

[Bgyglfr]

Well Mike, im glad to know that you aren't a flipper and you have a day job. I have a day job too. I have the luxury of being able to afford to buy my cars without stealing them from people.

What gets me is why you felt the need to come on my thread and call me a liar when you don't even know me. Naturally, I chose to defend myself and I accused you of being something you are not. For that l, I apologize. You can see how I feel about your statement. I get to Chicago pretty regularly. I would like to extend an invitation to grab a beer or lunch sometime. I would be interested to see your cars as well. I think that if you knew me personally you would have not made the statement.

[Bgyglfr]

I snuck out to the shop again today. Not a lot of progress but I did clean up the interior. I think it turned out good. The carpet is in decent shape but it has that distinct rodent smell. Hopefully i can shampoo that out. Otherwise I will replace the carpets.

[Bgyglfr]

[Mike Fitton]

Well Mike, im glad to know that you aren't a flipper and you have a day job. I have a day job too. I have the luxury of being able to afford to buy my cars without stealing them from people.

What gets me is why you felt the need to come on my thread and call me a liar when you don't even know me. Naturally, I chose to defend myself and I accused you of being something you are not. For that l, I apologize. You can see how I feel about your statement. I get to Chicago pretty regularly. I would like to extend an invitation to grab a beer or lunch sometime. I would be interested to see your cars as well. I think that if you knew me personally you would have not made the statement.

No worries just pullin your "Newbie" chain. Let me know when you are coming up this way, there are some good cars and coffee's in this area and a lot of 914 guys. Check this website out: https://fuelfed.wordpress.com/

[wndsnd]

I know Bgyglfr, and will tell you all he is a sincere and honest guy. I bought my engine from him, more than fair, and he delivered it to Hershey for me. We have shared a beer and have kept in touch through the years. I know what he could have got the car for as we have discussed it over the last year. I also know what he paid for it and he was more than fair to the PO..

Guys, looks like he found a nice car at a fair price. I hope he gets it running and brings it to Hershey this year.

[Bgyglfr]

Thanks John, I'm going to do my best to get out to Hershey. Should be a fun road trip in this car. What I'm really looking forward to is a ride in your car. It's got to be incredible with the work you put into that motor.

[rgalla9146]

I snuck out to the shop again today. Not a lot of progress but I did clean up the interior. I think it turned out good. The carpet is in decent shape but it has that distinct rodent smell. Hopefully i can shampoo that out. Otherwise I will replace the carpets.

I've had great luck washing rugs with supermarket carpet shampoo.
If your rugs are not worn out or threadbare remove them and lay them out in the driveway.
Follow the directions for the shampoo using warm water and scrub away.
Rinse w/fresh water and hang out to dry.
You'll be surprised.
Oh yeah, nice car !

[87m491]

5 will get you 10 that the smell is not just the carpets. Rodents love places under cover and tight. Check all the heater hoses, vents and of course the fan housing. Good luck!

I snuck out to the shop again today. Not a lot of progress but I did clean up the interior. I think it turned out good. The carpet is in decent shape but it has that distinct rodent smell. Hopefully i can shampoo that out. Otherwise I will replace the carpets.