First 914, 1975 1.8 liter in willow green |
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First 914, 1975 1.8 liter in willow green |
haclaridge |
Sep 18 2019, 10:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-September 19 From: Olympia WA United States Member No.: 23,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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. [attachmentid=712
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rjames |
Sep 18 2019, 10:42 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,922 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
iwanta914-6 |
Sep 19 2019, 08:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
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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jrblackbox |
Sep 19 2019, 08:56 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None |
Have seen a lot worse, great color tho!
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iwanta914-6 |
Sep 19 2019, 09:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
Can't be Willow Green BTW. Forest Green, Palma Green, something like that maybe?
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Jett |
Sep 19 2019, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
Jamie |
Sep 19 2019, 09:27 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
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) |
Jett |
Sep 19 2019, 09:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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)! |
BK911 |
Sep 19 2019, 10:07 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 672 Joined: 19-February 04 From: Rocky Top, TN Member No.: 1,674 Region Association: None |
Looks like LOTS of hours of *fun*!
Might be a diamond in the rough. Here's willow green: |
Rand |
Sep 19 2019, 10:14 AM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
The sag is apparent in the first pic. I hope this thread is a joke or hoax.
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orthobiz |
Sep 19 2019, 11:00 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I vote Forest Green (formerly Zambesi Green). The little bumperettes I thought indicated VA or CA delivery.
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johnhora |
Sep 19 2019, 11:59 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 |
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! |
sixnotfour |
Sep 19 2019, 12:13 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,419 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
94 was a long time ago,,,hoping for the best..........here is the one I found in WA. 2005 with 1990 reg.
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TargaToy |
Sep 19 2019, 12:47 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
The sag is apparent in the first pic. I hope this thread is a joke or hoax. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) 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. |
haclaridge |
Sep 19 2019, 01:38 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 18-September 19 From: Olympia WA United States Member No.: 23,475 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Mikey914 |
Sep 19 2019, 01:54 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,649 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Forest. I have a Palma
Forest has brighter yellow undertones |
914werke |
Sep 19 2019, 01:54 PM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 10,037 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Was this the one on CL for LONG time?
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JOEPROPER |
Sep 19 2019, 02:09 PM
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The answer is "no" unless you ask... Group: Members Posts: 1,184 Joined: 21-November 15 From: White Plains New York Member No.: 19,387 Region Association: North East States |
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Fire up the leaf blower and get it cleaned up. |
TargaToy |
Sep 19 2019, 02:25 PM
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-NONSOLIS RADIOS SEDIOUIS FULMINA MITTO- Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 26-March 10 From: DelMarVa Peninsula Member No.: 11,509 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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!! |
johnhora |
Sep 19 2019, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
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