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jitteryjim |
Jun 23 2018, 05:55 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Homa Member No.: 22,249 Region Association: None |
Spent a couple days browsing here. Nice forum.
I stumbled on a 73 that I'm mostly looking for a value on. Body is super straight. Pan has cancer on the drivers inner seat mount, but I'm not worried about patching the pan. 1.7 that's been converted to a two barrel Weber of unknown setup. Fires up and idles instantly, but might be running rich, since it doesn't like to hold idle after it's warmed up. Super sloppy shifting from what looks like worn and missing bushings, but moves between gears fine. Clutch needs adjusting, because it doesn't engage until the very last of the pedal stroke. I'm guessing this might have something to do with an intermittent shudder when going from a dead stop while in first. Or the clutch is fouled with oil. Wiring has gremlins in the lights, but doesn't look hacked up. Maybe the worst part is that someone has replaced the stock vinyl with white, and painted the top white. Cheap fixes, but man, it's ugly with that setup. History is a mystery. Guy selling it bought it on a whim, it seems. mAh hle wheels I guess, and odd gold accents on the door handles, latches, etc. Seems like a steal, but I'm questioning myself. Attached thumbnail(s) |
BillC |
Jun 23 2018, 06:17 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 532 Joined: 24-April 15 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 18,667 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
How is the hellhole?
Unless there's some big, nasty surprise hiding in there somewhere, that seems like a helluva deal. At a minimum, clean it up, fix the vinyl and roof paint, fix the pan and get it running properly, and you'd be able to flip it for a nice profit. Or keep it and have fun! |
ConeDodger |
Jun 23 2018, 06:21 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,543 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I see $1500 in parts and I haven’t even looked at it. What are you waiting for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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bdstone914 |
Jun 23 2018, 06:25 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,496 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I see $1500 in parts and I haven’t even looked at it. What are you waiting for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I see parts cars for sale with higher asking prices. So are you in Okla "HOMA" ? Nice Mahle wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Cant say I like the white top and targa sail panel but it look god with the American flag. |
mobymutt |
Jun 23 2018, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 548 Joined: 16-December 13 From: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 16,770 Region Association: Canada |
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billh1963 |
Jun 23 2018, 07:15 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
If you want a 914 this looks like a great candidate!
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TheCabinetmaker |
Jun 23 2018, 07:23 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,299 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
Like they said, why are you waiting? 3 times the asking price in parts. If you don't buy it, please let me know where it is. Especially if it's in okiehoma.
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mepstein |
Jun 23 2018, 07:54 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I see $1500 in parts and I haven’t even looked at it. What are you waiting for? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I see parts cars for sale with higher asking prices. So are you in Okla "HOMA" ? Nice Mahle wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Cant say I like the white top and targa sail panel but it look god with the American flag. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) X 10. I would pay $1,500 from just that pic. The best part about the white is it’s easy to change for cheap. |
Unobtanium-inc |
Jun 23 2018, 11:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,192 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
I paid $1500 for mine, and haven't regretted it once, running and driving at that price, it's a no brainer! Drive it like you stole it!!!
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914-300Hemi |
Jun 24 2018, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,352 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
I paid $1500 for mine, and haven't regretted it once, running and driving at that price, it's a no brainer! Drive it like you stole it!!! Looks like Stig is your instructor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
914-300Hemi |
Jun 24 2018, 09:39 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,352 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
Great price and I agree buy it and drive like you stole it.
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iwanta914-6 |
Jun 24 2018, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
at $1500, that IS stealing!
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iwanta914-6 |
Jun 24 2018, 10:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
If you don't buy it, pay it forward to someone that has wanted one forever but hasn't been able to find a deal like this. Like umm...me?
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Shadowfax |
Jun 24 2018, 11:17 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 |
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jitteryjim |
Jun 24 2018, 11:28 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Homa Member No.: 22,249 Region Association: None |
Got it got it. Picking it up tomorrow.
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jitteryjim |
Jun 25 2018, 06:19 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Homa Member No.: 22,249 Region Association: None |
Follow up to this.
And a pic dump so I can look back. Seller didn't know much about it. From the receipts in the glovebox and various other bits, bought in 94, and lots of work done by the local VW shop in 96. About $9k total. Then it was barely driven, with stops to the shop for new batteries (oh my), rough running checks, etc. There's less than 1k on the rebuild and carb conversion. Longs are in fine shape. Hellhole is patched up, but never miserable to start with. Needs driver's rear pan work. Originally green. India red now. Wouldn't idle when I first drove it. Starts well, not so much after a few blocks. Seems fine idled up a little, but it feels like it's running rich overall. Clutch needs adjusted badly. Really the only thing that bothers me is a rough shudder when starting off in first. It's about 50/50 on whether it will happen, and there's no issue taking off in second. I'm open to suggestions on what that could be. I do feel like I stole it, yeah. |
jitteryjim |
Jun 25 2018, 06:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Homa Member No.: 22,249 Region Association: None |
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jitteryjim |
Jun 25 2018, 06:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Homa Member No.: 22,249 Region Association: None |
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Mueller |
Jun 25 2018, 06:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Congrats, I paid $2K for a car with a blown engine and a tad bit too much rust....great score.
I'd "fix" the gold door handles and drive it just like that! |
jitteryjim |
Jun 25 2018, 06:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 23-June 18 From: Homa Member No.: 22,249 Region Association: None |
I'm done.
Forum is playing hell with my phone. |
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