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New Car, What Do You Guys Think? |
zeekman914 |
Apr 18 2006, 02:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Arcata, CA Member No.: 3,202 |
Alright, I've dicided, thanks to your guys's advice that im going to sell the 76' 914 2.0 I bought and get another one that is a little older. Here's my point I found this 1970 1.7 in Redding (2 hours away from me) and I wanted to know your guys's opinion before I get it. There is a reserve but I think it will be low because it does not run. I want to either put a SBC or a Subie motor into it. What i want to know is just what you guys think, if it will be too much work to fix the rust. (I don't see a battery tray.) I asked him to post more pics. I also asked more about the rust. I want to either get it running until i can get the funds to transform it or just fix the stuff like the brakes and tires, etc and drop the motor and sell it off.
Ebay Item #: 4631887593 Here's a link to the ebay auction for #4631887593 This post has been edited by Gint: Apr 18 2006, 06:01 AM |
MecGen |
Apr 18 2006, 04:34 AM
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8 Easy Steps Group: Members Posts: 848 Joined: 8-January 05 From: Laval, Canada Member No.: 3,421 |
Hello
I think the seller has made it clear that its a parts car #1 restorable #2. The way the add is worded, it a given for rusted longs. This does not say that its not do-able, depending on your abillities. but these areas are time consuming, and downrite shitty work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) The car is definately worth more then $250, and in you neck of the woods, parts are easier to find, bumpers tops are hard to find anywhere tho. For something you want to drive and transform, you might want to get something a little more complete and road ready, for a restoration, its as good as any. Hate to see another teener die... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Good luck Later (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
zeekman914 |
Apr 18 2006, 12:33 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Arcata, CA Member No.: 3,202 |
Could you please explain to me what "longs" are.
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Andyrew |
Apr 18 2006, 12:41 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Could you please explain to me what "longs" are. Do you see the black between your two wheels in your avatar? Thats the rocker pannel. Behind the rocker pannel is the longs. The longs are the only part of the body that holds it together.. most crutial... Andrew |
type47 |
Apr 18 2006, 12:42 PM
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Viermeister Group: Members Posts: 4,254 Joined: 7-August 03 From: Vienna, VA Member No.: 994 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
"longs" are the "frame" (not really a frame since 914 is unibody) or body parts below the doors running from the front wheelwell to the rear wheelwell. 914's are notorious rust buckets partly caused by the wrong location of the battery. original batteries were wet cells that could (and did) leak battery acid partly due to the explosure of the top of the battery to rain, which then dripped down from the battery support to the inside of the engine compartment below the battery. this acid ate away at the ungalvanized metal body and eventually can find its way down into the longitudinal boxey part of the body that provides much of the support to the car.
everybody on this board will ask about the condition of the "longs" and the "hell hole" to anyone looking to buy a 914. |
freezing14 |
Apr 18 2006, 12:49 PM
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freezing14 Group: Members Posts: 435 Joined: 21-June 04 From: brockville , Ontario, Canada Member No.: 2,233 |
here's the thiing,, i would love that car,, as a parts car to finish my -6 it has good early bumper, trim , decent interior, ,, the only thing thing that is keeping me from bidding is 1000 shipping, but if you buy it,, wanna sell some parts????
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Jenny |
Apr 18 2006, 12:50 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,060 Joined: 6-January 03 Member No.: 96 Region Association: None |
(IMG:http://k43.pbase.com/u21/9146gt/small/36763456.LongitudinalRestorationPhoto24.jpg)
(IMG:http://mikilo.image.pbase.com/v3/17/292717/4/50407212.LongitudinalRetorationRHSideOct2005Photo21.jpg) The longitudinals that run along both sides of the car. Covered up by the black rocker panels, where the jack points are. Jen edit: once again, a day late and a $ short. |
rmital |
Apr 18 2006, 12:56 PM
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Northeast optimist Group: Members Posts: 1,946 Joined: 12-December 05 From: Park Ridge, NJ Member No.: 5,268 |
Longitudinal right at the jacking point.....
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zeekman914 |
Apr 18 2006, 06:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 1-December 04 From: Arcata, CA Member No.: 3,202 |
I emailed the guy and this is what he said:
Rust....I would replace the passenger side long, the floor pans in the interior and the right rear trailing connector area. www.partsheaven.com will sell a right rear quarter panel for $125. This way you can pick and choose the pieces that you need or want to replace. The interior is your standard interior on an old 914. The dash has one small crack, the door panels have been cut to add speakers (I didn't do it...and wouldn't have done it). The back panel is in good condition. I do actually have the seats but they are on a car that is getting painted and so I don't have access to them at present. Whoever buys the car can have them when I get them back. The seats will need to be recovered. All glass is present. Weather stripping is about a 5. Time permitting, I will try to get you a few more pictures but this gives you the majority of the info that you are looking for. Thanks, Von Should i buy it or let it go? |
Andyrew |
Apr 18 2006, 06:34 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Let it go.
Not something you want to deal with in CA. |
nine14cats |
Apr 18 2006, 06:38 PM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Zeekman,
What type of V8 conversion are you looking at doing? Depending on you budget, I may have a helluva project car with a full Renegade Hybrids conversion kit and 380HP SBC/ tall ratio 901 for sale. You can PM me offline or carry the conversation here. I'll post pics of JLO, but the car is in my Avatar. Sometimes you spend some money up front, but you get a killer project. i.e. no rust, new motor and tranny, A/C, 911 Carrera suspension.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) In any event, I'd let the rusty thing go and look for something else. Bill P. |
So.Cal.914 |
Apr 18 2006, 06:42 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
If you can get it cheep, get it for parts. Then find a clean tub and do a Mr. Potatohead (interchangable parts) Might as well address the rust and paint it while it is apart. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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