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So what are the chances of finding a factory LSD? |
GaroldShaffer |
Sep 22 2018, 09:03 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Well...….. long story short I came across another factory limited slip transmission just by pure dumb luck. Picked up a very rusty & crusty 72 a few weeks ago and as I was done loading 914 & parts up the guy said he has another transmission I could have if I wanted otherwise he was going to scrap it. It's a tail shifter, but hey parts is parts. I get home unload everything and well forget about the big stuff while I work on sorting the smalls and putting stuff away.
Fast forward to today. Doing yard work when a friend stops by to chat 914s. While we are talking I just happen to glance over to where the transmission is on a dolly and notice a tag on it.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) No way, it can't be a LSD. I turn the output flang and both turn in the same direction so flip it over, yep serial number starts out HB002xxxx In all my years of selling parts & cars this is only the 2nd time I have ever came across a LSD. The first was back in 2012 on another plain jane 72. You can read about that by clicking ---->>>> HERE Not sure what I will do with this one yet. The last was sold to a racer in CA. Here are some pics. Attached image(s) |
mepstein |
Sep 22 2018, 09:13 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,239 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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GeorgeRud |
Sep 22 2018, 09:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Great find! It amazes me that folks ordered these on a relatively underpowered car.
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Unobtanium-inc |
Sep 22 2018, 09:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Never say no to parts. My brother and I were once loading up a whole barn of stuff, it was late in the day, we were filthy and tired, and there was a gearbox buried below a workbench. Just by looking at it I knew it would be hell to get out, I'm pretty sure the workbench was built on top of it. But our rule is take everything.
Got it home, cleaned it up, it was out of a Speedster with BBAB gearing. Always take it, you can junk it later, but you can't go back. We also got a 52 Coupe from the guy, too bad the VIN had long since rotted away... ---Adam Attached image(s) |
GaroldShaffer |
Sep 22 2018, 09:33 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,620 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
Never say no to parts. My brother and I were once loading up a whole barn of stuff, it was late in the day, we were filthy and tired, and there was a gearbox buried below a workbench. Just by looking at it I knew it would be hell to get out, I'm pretty sure the workbench was built on top of it. But our rule is take everything. Got it home, cleaned it up, it was out of a Speedster with BBAB gearing. Always take it, you can junk it later, but you can't go back. We also got a 52 Coupe from the guy, too bad the VIN had long since rotted away... ---Adam Yep, I always take everything offered even if it is junk. It can be a pain sometimes, but I have found many a treasures by doing that. Also always ask if there is anythig else. I got a 2.7 911 engine after already loading all the parts up I was offered. I asked if there was anything else and was offered an "old" 911 2.7 long block for pennies on the dollar. He felt it was junk, I felt it was a treasure. |
914werke |
Sep 22 2018, 10:30 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,004 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Very cool!
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IronHillRestorations |
Sep 23 2018, 06:34 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,714 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
Brad Mayeur told me years ago that LSD transmissions have that tag, but I've never seen one until now. Cool stuff, and awesome score Garold!
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914Sixer |
Sep 23 2018, 06:59 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,870 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Way to go (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Since both transmissions came out of 1972's makes me wonder if the factory was dumping them because they weren't selling. They were trying to clean out inventory?
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ottox914 |
Sep 23 2018, 08:10 AM
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The glory that once was. Group: Members Posts: 1,302 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Mahtomedi, MN Member No.: 1,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thats just crazy. Pick thru enough stuff, some good stuff shows up.
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johnhora |
Sep 23 2018, 09:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Garold..
Be sure to remove carefully and keep the little aluminum Shell oil emblem on the side plate...They are highly prized by the early 911 gang. I have sold them before to those creating a show car. |
rgalla9146 |
Sep 23 2018, 09:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
For me ?
Three in a mere forty years. Attached thumbnail(s) |
mb911 |
Sep 23 2018, 09:58 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
That is a prize.. I am not sure I would do anything with it other then just keep it.. Very cool.
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ClayPerrine |
Sep 23 2018, 09:58 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,410 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Soooo.. How much do you want for it?
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Unobtanium-inc |
Sep 23 2018, 10:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,199 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
Never say no to parts. My brother and I were once loading up a whole barn of stuff, it was late in the day, we were filthy and tired, and there was a gearbox buried below a workbench. Just by looking at it I knew it would be hell to get out, I'm pretty sure the workbench was built on top of it. But our rule is take everything. Got it home, cleaned it up, it was out of a Speedster with BBAB gearing. Always take it, you can junk it later, but you can't go back. We also got a 52 Coupe from the guy, too bad the VIN had long since rotted away... ---Adam Yep, I always take everything offered even if it is junk. It can be a pain sometimes, but I have found many a treasures by doing that. Also always ask if there is anythig else. I got a 2.7 911 engine after already loading all the parts up I was offered. I asked if there was anything else and was offered an "old" 911 2.7 long block for pennies on the dollar. He felt it was junk, I felt it was a treasure. The best example I've ever seen of "always take it all" was a guy who bought out a shop in downtown Atlanta. About two truckloads of parts, nothing crazy, a few thousand bucks. The old guy said, "you gotta take the hulk out back, everything needs to be gone." He couldn't really tell what it was, but it was probably a Porsche. So he took it, got it home and did the research. It was a one of one steel America Roadster 12371, built by Hauer for Porsche. They made 13 but the first 12 were aluminum, this was the steel prototype, but no more were ever built. He sold the shell for $100,000, it has since been restored and is probably worth over a million now. So yes, always take it all! If anyone wants to read the story I can email a copy of the article I wrote for Excellence. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
pete000 |
Sep 23 2018, 10:10 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,885 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Bradenton Florida Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: South East States |
WOW !
I love these amazing stories... |
burton73 |
Sep 23 2018, 10:43 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,497 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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rgalla9146 |
Sep 23 2018, 11:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None |
Never say no to parts. My brother and I were once loading up a whole barn of stuff, it was late in the day, we were filthy and tired, and there was a gearbox buried below a workbench. Just by looking at it I knew it would be hell to get out, I'm pretty sure the workbench was built on top of it. But our rule is take everything. Got it home, cleaned it up, it was out of a Speedster with BBAB gearing. Always take it, you can junk it later, but you can't go back. We also got a 52 Coupe from the guy, too bad the VIN had long since rotted away... ---Adam Yep, I always take everything offered even if it is junk. It can be a pain sometimes, but I have found many a treasures by doing that. Also always ask if there is anythig else. I got a 2.7 911 engine after already loading all the parts up I was offered. I asked if there was anything else and was offered an "old" 911 2.7 long block for pennies on the dollar. He felt it was junk, I felt it was a treasure. The best example I've ever seen of "always take it all" was a guy who bought out a shop in downtown Atlanta. About two truckloads of parts, nothing crazy, a few thousand bucks. The old guy said, "you gotta take the hulk out back, everything needs to be gone." He couldn't really tell what it was, but it was probably a Porsche. So he took it, got it home and did the research. It was a one of one steel America Roadster 12371, built by Hauer for Porsche. They made 13 but the first 12 were aluminum, this was the steel prototype, but no more were ever built. He sold the shell for $100,000, it has since been restored and is probably worth over a million now. So yes, always take it all! If anyone wants to read the story I can email a copy of the article I wrote for Excellence. |
mepstein |
Sep 23 2018, 11:58 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,239 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Never say no to parts. My brother and I were once loading up a whole barn of stuff, it was late in the day, we were filthy and tired, and there was a gearbox buried below a workbench. Just by looking at it I knew it would be hell to get out, I'm pretty sure the workbench was built on top of it. But our rule is take everything. Got it home, cleaned it up, it was out of a Speedster with BBAB gearing. Always take it, you can junk it later, but you can't go back. We also got a 52 Coupe from the guy, too bad the VIN had long since rotted away... ---Adam Yep, I always take everything offered even if it is junk. It can be a pain sometimes, but I have found many a treasures by doing that. Also always ask if there is anythig else. I got a 2.7 911 engine after already loading all the parts up I was offered. I asked if there was anything else and was offered an "old" 911 2.7 long block for pennies on the dollar. He felt it was junk, I felt it was a treasure. The best example I've ever seen of "always take it all" was a guy who bought out a shop in downtown Atlanta. About two truckloads of parts, nothing crazy, a few thousand bucks. The old guy said, "you gotta take the hulk out back, everything needs to be gone." He couldn't really tell what it was, but it was probably a Porsche. So he took it, got it home and did the research. It was a one of one steel America Roadster 12371, built by Hauer for Porsche. They made 13 but the first 12 were aluminum, this was the steel prototype, but no more were ever built. He sold the shell for $100,000, it has since been restored and is probably worth over a million now. So yes, always take it all! If anyone wants to read the story I can email a copy of the article I wrote for Excellence. yes please. Mark@MarkEpstein.net |
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