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Newbie hoser scammer pics, The 914 has arrived |
Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 08:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
Hello everyone my name is Jerry also known to some as (newbie hoser scammer ) I recently within the past few days purchased our first 914 . I immediately fell in love with the car at first sight along with my two sons age 9 and 18. I was very nervous about purchasing a car that I knew nothing about, with that said the car arrived today and I had already prepared myself for disappointment because in the past every time I bought a project car it turns out to be way worse than I thought. I'm pleased to say this car did not disappoint me. I immediately started looking the car over expecting to find rotted floors and rockers , quarters or something. I pulled the trunk carpets out and no visible rust. I poked around with a screw driver and nothing. I scraped under coating off in the wheel well and corners thinking I'll definitely find rust there but nothing. I haven't pulled the rocker covers off yet so there is still a chance. The only place with rust was below the battery which didn't even look that bad, the dreaded hell hole was the only spot I could find so far and didn't look as bad as I thought.
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 08:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
I removed the carpets in the trunk to check condition of the floor and corners and everything is solid and no sign of previous repair or collision , the car came with a brand-new carpet kit so I think I'll clean the trunk up and install new carpet.
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 08:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
I removed most of the stuff in the forward trunk and again to my surprise no rust!!!!!!
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 08:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
I'm trying to figure out how to post more pictures but it says they are to big or reached my limit. Sorry
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 08:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
I'm still trying to learn how this stuff works
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Minerva's 914 |
Sep 9 2019, 08:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 24-December 15 From: Chapel Hill, NC Member No.: 19,489 Region Association: South East States |
So far look very GOOD. Let's see some pics of the hell hole.
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
So far look very GOOD. Let's see some pics of the hell hole. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I'm trying to figure out how to post more pictures. I'm not very good with computers and electronics |
jagalyn |
Sep 9 2019, 09:18 PM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
Nice looking car... Nice purchase.
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:48 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
Here is the spot under the battery
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SirAndy |
Sep 9 2019, 09:50 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,581 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm trying to figure out how to post more pictures It's in the FAQ, nailed thread: Need Help? FAQ, Rules, Tech Articles, it's all here! Links to all the important parts of the 914world site http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=94568 2nd link in first post ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
This is on the very bottom of car directly beneath the battery. The worst spot on the entire car that I have found so far. Question is it safe to pick up with my two post lift.
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gereed75 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,233 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States |
Bingo...... jackpot!
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
I believe this would be a side shift transmission. The car is stuck in third gear, the shifter moves freely. I tried to lay under car and shift it but the shaft coming out moves with hardly any effort. This has me worried
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
The forward trunk appears to be rust free. I poked around with a screw driver and everything is solid even in all the corners
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 09:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
Looks like it has a small oil leak. But everything is surprisingly pretty clean
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 10:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
The previous owner had this 2.0 bus motor built and said it has a slightly larger cam. Not sure how to confirm that. So the down side no fuel injection . I would like to make this a good example of a original 914. "Question" should I try to put it back to original fuel injection and motor or should I leave it alone , or upgrade to dual carbs. What would be best for this car? I feel like putting it back to fuel injection is going to be a huge challenge, I'm not even sure where to start.
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 10:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
Every project I had ever built has had some form of suspension upgrade. Is there anything available for this car that would improve handling without compromising the car or is leaving it stock the best option.
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 10:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
The car came with a pile of Haynes manuals and several books on the car, also detailed electrical schematics and order catalogue. Also included was a new in box clutch and pressure plate, four new brake rotors and pads , original tach, carpets kit. New tires, two spare matching wheels, no telling what else is in the boxes
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Ratrod87 |
Sep 9 2019, 10:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 69 Joined: 4-September 19 From: Ft Mitchell Alabama Member No.: 23,429 Region Association: None |
The rubber bumper pads are starting to crack a little along with some or the rubber gaskets and seals for Windows and trunks. Are these still available new?
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