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> First 914, 1975 1.8 liter in willow green
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post Sep 18 2019, 10:14 PM
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Just got my first 914. It’s not in the best shape but not too terrible. I haven’t opened the engine compartment yet due to frozen locks. Just wanted to share and see what you guys think. Attached Image Attached ImageAttached ImageAttached Image[attachmentid=712
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post Sep 18 2019, 10:42 PM
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You bought it without being able to look inside the engine compartment?
Did you pull the side rocker covers off either to inspect the frame?

Looks like the car was stored outside, and in the PNW that means rain which = rust.
The car could be a gem or a parts car. Can’t tell from the pictures. Hopefully the former. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Get the rocker covers off and the engine lid open and post some more pictures.

Oh, and...
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post Sep 19 2019, 08:30 AM
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Good luck with this one! Hopefully you didn't part with too much cash on the purchase and saved some to put back into her.
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post Sep 19 2019, 08:56 AM
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Have seen a lot worse, great color tho!
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post Sep 19 2019, 09:17 AM
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Can't be Willow Green BTW. Forest Green, Palma Green, something like that maybe?
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post Sep 19 2019, 09:24 AM
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looks Palma Green.. we have two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

btw. our Delphi car started out looking like yours and with a lot of time, friends, and $, it will be amazing.


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post Sep 19 2019, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(Jett @ Sep 19 2019, 07:24 AM) *

looks Palma Green.. we have two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

btw. our Delphi car started out looking like yours and with a lot of time, friends, and $, it will be amazing.


Yea, Delphi rocks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Sep 19 2019, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(Jamie @ Sep 19 2019, 08:27 AM) *

QUOTE(Jett @ Sep 19 2019, 07:24 AM) *

looks Palma Green.. we have two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

btw. our Delphi car started out looking like yours and with a lot of time, friends, and $, it will be amazing.


Yea, Delphi rocks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


You have a great looking car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)!
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post Sep 19 2019, 10:07 AM
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Looks like LOTS of hours of *fun*!
Might be a diamond in the rough.



Here's willow green:

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post Sep 19 2019, 10:14 AM
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The sag is apparent in the first pic. I hope this thread is a joke or hoax.
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post Sep 19 2019, 11:00 AM
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I vote Forest Green (formerly Zambesi Green). The little bumperettes I thought indicated VA or CA delivery.

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post Sep 19 2019, 11:59 AM
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haclaridge...

Welcome to the 914 insanity...

She's rough but there is always potential.
Looks like possibly it was last licensed for the road in 1994.
So quite a few years of sitting...from the looks possibly outside.

What you have to decide is whether it's worth fixing or is it just plenty of good parts for the next one.
The only way to do that is to get it somewhere that you can start taking a look at those areas that make any 914 a terminal case.
If the body is sound then any other part can be bolted on...

The very first area is the "hell hole"...that spot under the battery and going all the way down to the passenger side jack post. This will give you a good start to the assessment of the body integrity.

Don't be discouraged ... get in there and start looking around.

Post pics along the way on your discovery....this is a good knowledgeable group that is always willing to give advice and help.

Good luck and welcome!
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post Sep 19 2019, 12:13 PM
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94 was a long time ago,,,hoping for the best..........here is the one I found in WA. 2005 with 1990 reg.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=airport


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post Sep 19 2019, 12:47 PM
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The sag is apparent in the first pic. I hope this thread is a joke or hoax.
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I was scrolling to the bottom to post almost the exact thing about this having to be a hoax...and you beat me to it.

I bought a green 75 which touched the earth in 5 places with the doors open. But I was OK with that because I bought the whole car to get the side shifter and core motor.
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post Sep 19 2019, 01:38 PM
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I got the car from a neighbor for free and am hoping to be able to get it running and not have to part it out. I got some new wheels for it too. Attached Image
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post Sep 19 2019, 01:54 PM
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Forest. I have a Palma
Forest has brighter yellow undertones
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post Sep 19 2019, 01:54 PM
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Was this the one on CL for LONG time?
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post Sep 19 2019, 02:09 PM
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Fire up the leaf blower and get it cleaned up.
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post Sep 19 2019, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(haclaridge @ Sep 19 2019, 03:38 PM) *

I got the car from a neighbor for free and am hoping to be able to get it running and not have to part it out. I got some new wheels for it too.



Rivieras aren't my favorite wheel but I really prefer them to the + steelies. Congrats on the free car and much success to you. Keep posting pics of your progress!!
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post Sep 19 2019, 02:55 PM
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I got the car from a neighbor for free and am hoping to be able to get it running and not have to part it out. I got some new wheels for it too. Attached Image



Well there you go ....the perfect price...FREE...great score
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