BFB or backdate, Bumpers |
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BFB or backdate, Bumpers |
r_towle |
Apr 6 2020, 07:56 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,571 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I picked up a barn find 75, 2.0 liter, 75k real miles.
New paint and interior in the early 90,s Car is green with a white interior It’s show winning clean. So, if I plan to sell it after I get it running again (parked in 96) Should I bother doing anything to the bumpers? I’m pulling the gas tank, fuel lines and motor. New fuel lines and flush tank. Reseal motor, clean it. Put it back together, get it running nice New master cylinder. Do I do the bumpers for the largest market appeal, or leave it stock? Btw, the bumpers are perfect. Rich |
Chris914n6 |
Apr 6 2020, 08:08 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,310 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Keep it stock. If the new owner wants to backdate then that's their call.
You will likely lose money & the time to backdate as it's only original once. |
mepstein |
Apr 6 2020, 08:13 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,254 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Stock
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abes914 |
Apr 6 2020, 08:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 366 Joined: 30-March 11 From: Long Beach Member No.: 12,880 Region Association: Southern California |
Keep it stock.
And pictures please |
r_towle |
Apr 6 2020, 08:18 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,571 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
No pics yet, it’s all covered up with blankets and I pulled the front seat to fix the stupid relay logic box under the seat.
Then a Cayenne turbo entered my life and took front stage. That is almost done, so getting back on this 914 will happen soon. Still a bit chilly. |
BENBRO02 |
Apr 6 2020, 08:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 480 Joined: 6-March 15 From: Nokesville, Virginia Member No.: 18,493 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Keep it original, especially if it's in good condition.
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KELTY360 |
Apr 8 2020, 12:06 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Keep it stock. If the new owner wants to backdate then that's their call. You will likely lose money & the time to backdate as it's only original once. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Root_Werks |
Apr 8 2020, 12:10 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,315 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yup, keep it stock. Would be different if this was 15 years ago or the car was modified.
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Cairo94507 |
Apr 8 2020, 12:22 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,725 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Yeah, given you plan to sell it, keep it stock. If I were in the market and bought it I would prefer to buy it that way and then of course I would replace the BUBs immediately. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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burton73 |
Apr 8 2020, 12:22 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,510 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
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mmichalik |
Apr 8 2020, 01:53 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 693 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Not to mention that even though the back dated bumpers are classic looking, the big bumpers have that cool, funky 70's vibe to them.
I'm keeping the big bumpers on my 75 for that reason. Now I just need pork chop side burns, bell bottom jeans and bushy curly hair and I'll be set |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Apr 8 2020, 02:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,832 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
you know better than that Richard. Sell as stock looking as possible to "fetch" the most money
I picked up a barn find 75, 2.0 liter, 75k real miles. New paint and interior in the early 90,s Car is green with a white interior It’s show winning clean. So, if I plan to sell it after I get it running again (parked in 96) Should I bother doing anything to the bumpers? I’m pulling the gas tank, fuel lines and motor. New fuel lines and flush tank. Reseal motor, clean it. Put it back together, get it running nice New master cylinder. Do I do the bumpers for the largest market appeal, or leave it stock? Btw, the bumpers are perfect. Rich |
windforfun |
Apr 8 2020, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,778 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
KISS
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rjames |
Apr 8 2020, 09:22 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 |
Congrats on the find. Can’t wait to see pictures.
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AZBanks |
Apr 8 2020, 10:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,060 Joined: 7-December 05 From: New River, AZ Member No.: 5,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If you were going to keep it, backdate. Since you are going to sell it, leave it stock.
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TheCabinetmaker |
Apr 9 2020, 06:56 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
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Red76 |
Apr 9 2020, 08:31 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 28-December 16 From: East Tennessee Member No.: 20,703 Region Association: None |
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