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| 440gordy |
 Nov 26 2017, 05:41 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-November 17 From: washington state Member No.: 21,638 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
  I am about to buy this 914. it has a little rust but nothing i cant handle. Both the lower rocker tins are rusted out and there is a spot on the threshold where the rocker meets the door striker panel. Needs a battery tray and maybe bracket. some surface rust along the back trunk but should clean up easily. no rust in the front compartment. It is supposed to have a slipping clutch, probably oil soaked from a leak. all in all a really straight car. I did get it started for about 30 seconds by bypassing the fuel pump and using another pump and running fuel direct from a gas can and it sounded just fine. It appears to have 106k. if i purchase this i plan to tear it to the ground and repaint it completely. and make any needed repairs. I don't want to overpay for it and then be buried in it. From what i have stated can any of you give me a good starting purchase price and possible end value. any knowledge form you guys would be greatly appreciated!! |
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| injunmort |
Nov 26 2017, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,024 Joined: 12-April 10 From: sugarloaf ny Member No.: 11,604 Region Association: North East States |
fwiw, i am no longer a fan of the "buy a good west roller mentality". i have repaired worse. if you have the courage to undertake a resto, go for it, at $850.00 you wont get hurt even if you abandon it.they are worth restoring for their driving pleasure alone. non rusted survivors are few and far between, these are not for the feighnt of heart but are worth the effort
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| 440gordy |
Nov 26 2017, 08:51 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 26-November 17 From: washington state Member No.: 21,638 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(injunmort @ Nov 26 2017, 07:51 PM)  fwiw, i am no longer a fan of the "buy a good west roller mentality". i have repaired worse. if you have the courage to undertake a resto, go for it, at $850.00 you wont get hurt even if you abandon it.they are worth restoring for their driving pleasure alone. non rusted survivors are few and far between, these are not for the feighnt of heart but are worth the effort i feel no matter what it will be fun get running and drive. I feel confident since i have a lot of body experiance. i used to do Rebuilds and have learned how to properly remove sheet metal and if need be make the piece if needed. plus i know body work and i can lay down the paint. even if it has a couple our of sight rust spots its going to be a heck of a good looking car when i'm done with it! |
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Posts in this topic
440gordy my first porsche Nov 26 2017, 05:41 PM
mepstein $1-1.5K
You will find a lot more rust.
Good ... Nov 26 2017, 05:51 PM
era vulgaris
$1-1.5K
You will find a lot more rust.
Good... Nov 26 2017, 06:01 PM 440gordy
$1-1.5K
You will find a lot more rust.
Goo... Nov 26 2017, 06:37 PM
440gordy
[quote name='era vulgaris' post='2552028' date='N... Dec 10 2017, 03:48 PM 440gordy
$1-1.5K
You will find a lot more rust.
Goo... Dec 3 2017, 09:21 PM 98101
well i ended up buying the car for $600 doll... Dec 3 2017, 10:02 PM 440gordy
$1-1.5K
You will find a lot more rust.
Good... Nov 26 2017, 06:34 PM Vacca Rabite What Mark said.
You are on the Left coast. Unless... Nov 26 2017, 06:16 PM 440gordy
What Mark said.
You are on the Left coast. Unles... Nov 26 2017, 06:43 PM Front yard mechanic Spend two thousand and don't tear it all apart... Nov 26 2017, 06:19 PM 98101 I’m in Seattle, maybe not far from you?
For wha... Nov 26 2017, 06:38 PM 440gordy
I’m in Seattle, maybe not far from you?
For wh... Nov 26 2017, 06:50 PM Coondog I bet five 100 dollar bills will get the deal done... Nov 26 2017, 07:18 PM Larmo63 Save it and have fun with it. Don't change tha... Nov 26 2017, 07:30 PM 440gordy
Save it and have fun with it. Don't change th... Nov 26 2017, 08:54 PM Matty900 The price is right! Get it running and enjoy i... Nov 26 2017, 08:57 PM whitetwinturbo :smash: :sawzall: :welder: Nov 26 2017, 09:15 PM rhodyguy If the car has lived in WA most of its life your r... Nov 27 2017, 09:01 AM krazykonrad Is a 914 worth it? Undoubtedly YES. The most fun t... Nov 28 2017, 11:13 AM bbrock I'm having a hard time seeing how this car is ... Nov 28 2017, 11:58 AM 440gordy well i finally got the deal done with the owner an... Dec 3 2017, 09:18 PM 440gordy I do have one question, on the drivers door upper... Dec 3 2017, 09:27 PM burton73
I do have one question, on the drivers door uppe... Dec 10 2017, 05:38 PM steuspeed If the door handles and bumpers are perfect. You a... Dec 3 2017, 10:04 PM mb911 :agree:
Bumpers are ridiculous price wise.. Dec 10 2017, 08:12 PM Edward Blume :wttc: :wttc: :wttc: Dec 10 2017, 09:19 PM Vacca Rabite For 600 you did well I think.
Its usually cheape... Dec 14 2017, 08:56 AM Dr Evil
For 600 you did well I think.
Its usually cheap... Dec 18 2017, 02:32 PM 914 Ranch I wanted it for $850. He's as close to Po... Dec 19 2017, 05:38 AM dcheek 440gordy,
We need pictures, pictures, pictures ... Dec 19 2017, 06:36 AM |
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