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This addiction hit me hard, now I own 2 |
nditiz1 |
Sep 19 2017, 07:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,164 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Since buying my first 914 it has only been 1 month and 11 days and I already bought another.
Now, this second one is no more than a parts car, but I love it all the same (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) dheinz(Eddie) and I had a fun time up in PA today winching it onto the uhaul trailer using chains and ratchet straps to keep the winch from moving. He laughed and said we should be taking pics and putting it up here for all you to see. Sorry I didn't take any. By the time we got it up on the trailer the passenger rear tire had already lost all its air hahaha. I jabbed at him and said "You told me all 4 tires would hold air for a few hours" still it was good fun meeting another teener. Even more fun bringing it to its new home. Thanks Eddie! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-18763-1505871173.1.jpg) |
Mikey914 |
Sep 19 2017, 08:41 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,622 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
If the metal is in reasonable shape, may want to just borrow parts, but a second future project.
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Rand |
Sep 19 2017, 09:16 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
I get the addiction. I have it too. But stop buying junk. You need every penny to put into where it makes sense. Your best car needs your best judgement, not a lame cousin that leeches from your goal.
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burton73 |
Sep 19 2017, 09:41 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,457 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Rand,
Very well put! Bob B |
porschetub |
Sep 19 2017, 10:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,695 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Since buying my first 914 it has only been 1 month and 11 days and I already bought another. Now, this second one is no more than a parts car, but I love it all the same (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) dheinz(Eddie) and I had a fun time up in PA today winching it onto the uhaul trailer using chains and ratchet straps to keep the winch from moving. He laughed and said we should be taking pics and putting it up here for all you to see. Sorry I didn't take any. By the time we got it up on the trailer the passenger rear tire had already lost all its air hahaha. I jabbed at him and said "You told me all 4 tires would hold air for a few hours" still it was good fun meeting another teener. Even more fun bringing it to its new home. Thanks Eddie! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-18763-1505871173.1.jpg) Yep that one is one rough car,the earth has tried to recover it,hope you get some good parts from it,good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) . |
Larmo63 |
Sep 19 2017, 11:01 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 |
That thing is sagging toward burial. Hurry up, it may not be there in the morning.
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r_towle |
Sep 19 2017, 11:47 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,499 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
2 is the starter set.
Once you cut them up weld them up, leave them for dead, sell them, miss 914 and buy your third, then you can claim addiction |
nditiz1 |
Sep 20 2017, 05:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,164 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
@Rand
I realize what you are saying, but for $300, I either bought a spare set of wheels if I ever want to accessorize, a rear window with defroster (my 73 currently doesn't have that option), spare original glass, extra latches for top, spare door internals, spare tranny, a spare motor to build a bigger engine down the line, spare headlight motors, spare fresh air motor...the list goes on As I see it I made a HUGE investment into parts that are NLA. I have already spent close to $300 on original used parts, relays, switches, etc. |
Larmo63 |
Sep 20 2017, 09:30 AM
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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 |
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Rand |
Sep 20 2017, 11:30 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
@Rand I realize what you are saying, but for $300, I either bought a spare set of wheels if I ever want to accessorize, a rear window with defroster (my 73 currently doesn't have that option), spare original glass, extra latches for top, spare door internals, spare tranny, a spare motor to build a bigger engine down the line, spare headlight motors, spare fresh air motor...the list goes on As I see it I made a HUGE investment into parts that are NLA. I have already spent close to $300 on original used parts, relays, switches, etc. I hear you. I picked one up in worse shape a couple years ago for $500. It had SS heat exchangers and Mahle wheels. Instant profit, and the rest was gravy. |
GaroldShaffer |
Sep 20 2017, 11:59 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,617 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Since buying my first 914 it has only been 1 month and 11 days and I already bought another. Now, this second one is no more than a parts car, but I love it all the same (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) dheinz(Eddie) and I had a fun time up in PA today winching it onto the uhaul trailer using chains and ratchet straps to keep the winch from moving. He laughed and said we should be taking pics and putting it up here for all you to see. Sorry I didn't take any. By the time we got it up on the trailer the passenger rear tire had already lost all its air hahaha. I jabbed at him and said "You told me all 4 tires would hold air for a few hours" still it was good fun meeting another teener. Even more fun bringing it to its new home. Thanks Eddie! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/farm5.staticflickr.com-18763-1505871173.1.jpg) Phffffffff beginner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Now when you have 12 of them stashed at various locations then you just might have an addiction. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Not that I would ever have that many (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) To be honest if I was closer I would have picked it up at that the price also. The rims (if straight) and lugs are worth more than that. |
Unpretentious |
Sep 20 2017, 12:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 23-June 14 From: Calif. Central Valley Member No.: 17,532 Region Association: Central California |
I liken it more to being afflicted with warts. Once you get one, you often end up with more. Likely more than you expected, and they can return.
Thought I was cured when I traded away a 914 back in the 70's after having it a couple years. Then, about 20 years ago, the affliction returned. Was up to 5 at one time, but am now down to 4. Note: one is just a parts car, but that doesn't seem to matter to my wife. I don't claim to be a mechanic, but I do work on my cars, mostly changing parts. I sold 2 to a friend who is a mechanic. Bought the '73 1.7 back after he rebuilt the motor. Am buying back the '74 2 liter next week. With a limit of 4 (3) cars, one has to be removed. Anyone interested in a dry California signal orange '73 2 liter that is currently off the road? |
914_7T3 |
Sep 20 2017, 03:00 PM
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Please forgive me, I'm new to all of this! Group: Members Posts: 1,846 Joined: 3-April 17 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 20,991 Region Association: Southern California |
Uhhhhhhhhh, why are the Mahle's yellow, possible bumble bee?
Bumper looks like '75-'76, but you just never know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
nditiz1 |
Sep 20 2017, 03:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,164 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Uhhhhhhhhh, why are the Mahle's yellow, possible bumble bee? Bumper looks like '75-'76, but you just never know. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Some are yellow and some are orange (cream), not real sure about that. I'll have to check the date stamp when I pull them off. The vin is a 75 though. |
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