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> Contracted 914 fever— is this the car to cure it?, What do you think of this ‘73 914 2.0 on Bat— pass or play?
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post Aug 10 2023, 07:08 AM
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From the seller...“FYI, the original set of 4 lug wheels will be available to the buyer, if they want them, and there is a 5th 5 lug matching Fuch that will replace the spare wheel that is in there now.”
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post Aug 10 2023, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(Racer @ Aug 10 2023, 08:41 AM) *

5 bolt hubs achieved by drilling out the standard 4-bolt hubs, vs a true swap to 911 front end. Related, you will see the spare mounted in the front trunk is a 4-bolt wheel.. so it wont fit if you get a flat. you will need another 5-bolt wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

And yes, looks like some front end damage at one point. I was wondering why the front trunk alignment with the bumper seemed a tad off.

Pretty green paint. Photographs well.. There are worse places to start.



Thanks for your input. It seems that the forum is leaning on the “play” side.
I have contacted the seller about the likely hit in the front end and he said that he would attempt to have a shop look at it and give an opinion regarding how far the damage propagated. I know, it’s his stomping grounds but it would be good to hear from someone about it. The seller seems very cooperative and communicative.
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post Aug 11 2023, 06:18 AM
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Welcome here, one more ghia addict on 914world! Good luck finding yours, those 914s are such great car, love mine !

Bests

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post Aug 11 2023, 08:34 AM
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I believe the under body dimensions would be more critical (suspension mounting points), but not sure how to measure those on an assembled chassis. Here are the only dimensions I see in the manual related to the area in question, that would be simple to try and measure/compare against factory dimensions.

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Hope that helps...

If you need an impartial person to measure/look at it in person, I'd probably have time this weekend if the car is available - just PM me.

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post Aug 11 2023, 10:11 AM
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Welcome here, one more ghia addict on 914world! Good luck finding yours, those 914s are such great car, love mine !

Bests

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Ha! Why didn’t I realize I would not be the only crossover.
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post Aug 11 2023, 10:13 AM
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QUOTE(mgarrison @ Aug 11 2023, 10:34 AM) *

I believe the under body dimensions would be more critical (suspension mounting points), but not sure how to measure those on an assembled chassis. Here are the only dimensions I see in the manual related to the area in question, that would be simple to try and measure/compare against factory dimensions.

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Hope that helps...

If you need an impartial person to measure/look at it in person, I'd probably have time this weekend if the car is available - just PM me.

Mike


Thanks Mike!
It WOULD be fantastic if you could check out this car— and the timing would be perfect, auction ends Tuesday. Will pm you…
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post Aug 13 2023, 01:59 PM
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Another possibility just came up on BAT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-porsche-914-77/

Comments appreciated!
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post Aug 13 2023, 02:25 PM
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Looks like a nice unmolested car. Frustrating over-redundancy with the pics, none of them really showing the critical areas of the car. Longs, ears, hell hole and like that. Being sold by a dealer so they probably have no clue. Or, they do...

That said, it could be very solid, just hard to know. 75-76 have the emissions regulated exhausts that make the engine run hotter and rob some power. That can be backdated as long as you’re not in Kalifornia. It’ll also have the gauge display with the EGR and CAT lights on it. Not a big deal.

Again, as long as it’s solid, seems like it’s worth a look. Would be worth a PPI. If’n it was a little closer...

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post Aug 13 2023, 02:36 PM
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Wait, I see you’re in Connecticut. Take a drive! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Aug 13 2023, 02:56 PM
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QUOTE(Porschef @ Aug 13 2023, 04:25 PM) *

Looks like a nice unmolested car. Frustrating over-redundancy with the pics, none of them really showing the critical areas of the car. Longs, ears, hell hole and like that. Being sold by a dealer so they probably have no clue. Or, they do...

That said, it could be very solid, just hard to know. 75-76 have the emissions regulated exhausts that make the engine run hotter and rob some power. That can be backdated as long as you’re not in Kalifornia. It’ll also have the gauge display with the EGR and CAT lights on it. Not a big deal.

Again, as long as it’s solid, seems like it’s worth a look. Would be worth a PPI. If’n it was a little closer...

HTH (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Yes, it’s just over the border from me— I already have an inquiry in to the seller for a visit!

I clearly will pour over it and take the missing photos for comment. Is there a non-destructive way of removing the rocker covers? Don’t rivets have to be popped?

Really nice to know I can peel off some of the emissions stuff!

I am going to look closely at this one— already a bargin in that I could just drive it home!

Thanks!
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post Aug 13 2023, 04:10 PM
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa9Zg6yGlQ4

Or the full version:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsQLlk-T0s

Come on don’t blow this for us Gene (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Aug 13 2023, 04:12 PM
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If they’ll let you, you can remove (possibly) the cheesehead screws on the bottom of the rocker along with the little nut and bolt front and rear. Pulling it out slightly should give you a strong indication whether or not further investigation is necessary. Otherwise just lay next to the car and have a look, if they don’t have a lift available.

But start with the battery tray and support, and of course the hell hole.

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post Aug 14 2023, 02:52 AM
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QUOTE(trylon @ Aug 11 2023, 10:11 AM) *

QUOTE(TRS63 @ Aug 11 2023, 08:18 AM) *

Welcome here, one more ghia addict on 914world! Good luck finding yours, those 914s are such great car, love mine !

Bests

Antoine


Ha! Why didn’t I realize I would not be the only crossover.


its a type 4 ghia mate.

thats why i was on to it back in 89.
without being an arse dragger. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Aug 14 2023, 02:56 AM
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QUOTE(trylon @ Aug 13 2023, 01:59 PM) *

Another possibility just came up on BAT:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-porsche-914-77/

Comments appreciated!


i'd check it out and take a close look.
its got an original factory installed windscreen.
might be something to it.

and its a 76. last of the line.
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post Aug 14 2023, 04:58 AM
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QUOTE(Porschef @ Aug 13 2023, 04:12 PM) *

If they’ll let you, you can remove (possibly) the cheesehead screws on the bottom of the rocker along with the little nut and bolt front and rear. Pulling it out slightly should give you a strong indication whether or not further investigation is necessary. Otherwise just lay next to the car and have a look, if they don’t have a lift available.

But start with the battery tray and support, and of course the hell hole.

Enjoy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Basically a "must have" when looking at these. Take your time, because this tells much about the state of structure with the 914. If the screws come out(often they are rusted in) and the underside (structure) looks good, you are off to the races
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post Aug 15 2023, 12:55 PM
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Whelp, looks like I’m officially a member of this club now!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/
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post Aug 15 2023, 01:12 PM
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Congratulations. Sweet ride. Welcome to the consortium.

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QUOTE(trylon @ Aug 15 2023, 11:55 AM) *

Whelp, looks like I’m officially a member of this club now!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Congrats, I love green 914s - hope it works out well and brings tons of fun times!
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QUOTE(trylon @ Aug 15 2023, 12:55 PM) *

Whelp, looks like I’m officially a member of this club now!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-113/


welcome to the madness, btw: great looking ride, enjoy her in good health

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Very pretty, congratulations! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Did you happen to have a look at the red ‘76?
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