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nomore9one4
post Jul 7 2006, 07:16 AM
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This is one sharp car I do not know seller
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...TRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
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post Jul 7 2006, 07:38 AM
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Not bad... needs some attention to the details.

Wouldn't be a bad buy if it goes for the right price.

Not sure about the wheels though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) kinda strange lookin four lug setup.
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post Jul 7 2006, 08:02 AM
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Not too fond of the honda wheels.
Where's the radiator?
No detail shots of chassis problem areas.
Risky.
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post Jul 7 2006, 08:21 AM
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how does one squeeze approx 379hp out of a punched out 283? ZOIKS!!!

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post Jul 7 2006, 08:26 AM
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I've seen this car. Talked with the seller about and drove a 74 1.8 he was selling 2 years ago.

At that time this car had fresh (tacky) paint - that is all I know about it. When I looked at his 1.8 he had 2 V8 conversions. This was the one he was most proud of.

I do not know how much he knows about the cars, because he is not the one who did the work, he also never drove any of the cars due to health issues - just that little Acura in the pictures because he couldn't shift the teeners.

He kept it garaged and cosmetically, it looks pretty good - all but the FWD wheels.
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post Jul 7 2006, 08:58 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) I actually like the wheels. they look good with the low tires and fill the wheel wells nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jul 7 2006, 10:31 AM
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what's up with that steel plate in the rear trunk? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jul 7 2006, 10:50 AM
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QUOTE(Travis Neff @ Jul 7 2006, 08:31 AM) *

what's up with that steel plate in the rear trunk? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)


It was probably cut out for more engine room (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 7 2006, 11:16 AM
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The wires hangling down below the dash, the carbon fibre panels inside the car, and the chevy emblem sewn into the seats all look like ass.
Other than that is seems to be a really nice car.
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post Jul 7 2006, 11:17 AM
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The plate is typically used to access the starter. 914 starters dont work very long when trying to start a V8.

I like the simple approach he took on the car. It does need some cosmetic cleanup.

I F-ing HATE the BS Pep Boys trunk paint!! Ask BillP and others about that trunk paint.. drives me NUTS.

Lower it and lose the wheels.. I'd drive it.

He gave me an idea for the front bumper:

Why not create in aluminum a "grill" that goes all the way across the fog lights (side to side) and uses the same spacing/feel/look of the OE grills? Instead of the shitty "mesh" everyone uses?


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post Jul 7 2006, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 7 2006, 10:17 AM) *

The plate is typically used to access the starter. 914 starters dont work very long when trying to start a V8.

I like the simple approach he took on the car. It does need some cosmetic cleanup.

I F-ing HATE the BS Pep Boys trunk paint!! Ask BillP and others about that trunk paint.. drives me NUTS.

Lower it and lose the wheels.. I'd drive it.

He gave me an idea for the front bumper:

Why not create in aluminum a "grill" that goes all the way across the fog lights (side to side) and uses the same spacing/feel/look of the OE grills? Instead of the shitty "mesh" everyone uses?


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I hate the bedliner spray! Cleaning that mess up in JLO has been the single most time consuming part of the project. And it isn't fun!

I do like the split radiator openings...a different look than the norm. And I too am thinking about how to make a radiator opening that doesn't have to use the mesh, or at least hides it...

I like the wheels..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Bill P.
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post Jul 7 2006, 02:25 PM
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Car looks good on the outside. Needs alot of cleaning up.

Like wearing an Armani suit with dirty underwear
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post Jul 7 2006, 03:13 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Jul 7 2006, 10:17 AM) *

The plate is typically used to access the starter. 914 starters dont work very long when trying to start a V8.

I like the simple approach he took on the car. It does need some cosmetic cleanup.

I F-ing HATE the BS Pep Boys trunk paint!! Ask BillP and others about that trunk paint.. drives me NUTS.

Lower it and lose the wheels.. I'd drive it.

He gave me an idea for the front bumper:

Why not create in aluminum a "grill" that goes all the way across the fog lights (side to side) and uses the same spacing/feel/look of the OE grills? Instead of the shitty "mesh" everyone uses?


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look at 914 GT's car.... Guy used an S10 billet grille..... looks like you are talking about. just like the fogs
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:27 PM
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Hi Aaron,

Thanks for the tip on Guy's grill. I was wondering what it came from. S10 huh? Fits with my chevy theme.

I miss Guy, too bad he doesn't hang out anymore.

Bill P.
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post Jul 7 2006, 04:28 PM
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why doesnt guy hang here?
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post Jul 7 2006, 05:20 PM
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Guy hasn't posted much since last year.
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post Jul 7 2006, 05:34 PM
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I went out into the garage and gave my car a hug (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) after seeing that!
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post Jul 7 2006, 05:42 PM
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QUOTE(nine14cats @ Jul 7 2006, 03:27 PM) *

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for the tip on Guy's grill. I was wondering what it came from. S10 huh? Fits with my chevy theme.

I miss Guy, too bad he doesn't hang out anymore.

Bill P.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) , noticed he was gone months ago and his PM/email didn't work. DH did sell the project car...
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post Jul 7 2006, 06:41 PM
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Not getting 380hp with a 630 carb.

Probably a typo.. 280hp... Which seems about right for a high revving 283 with all the gizmo's.

If it were my car, I would..
strip the interior (blue is not a good color)
Get rid of the CF inserts
Replace with charcoal or black...
If the 4 lug is re drilled, leave it, if its adapters, go back to 4 year..
Clean up the front trunk, carpet=bad, Amp=bad
If the radiator exit is under the car, modify it to the wheel wells.
Put a painless wiring kit in it.
Put a freekin pedal board in it.
Solder on a top to the radiator fill.. extention... prevent air from getting in the system.
Optima battery with appropriate holder
Cut the reinforcement out of the rear engine lid.
Then change out all bushings, bearings, ect...


I could see it going for 7k... It looks like a good driver.
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post Jul 7 2006, 06:50 PM
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is there another way to attach a sway bar on a 914 other than the lower shock bolts? i think i see a sway with red poly bushings, right?

IMHO, that's a chevy starter.

a 283 with that much HP has got to be a high winder; hence the fried clutch mentioned in the details. =-)

exhaust crossovers usualy are reserved to increase low to mid torque... i wonder if that was put in after the guy drove it and realized he had to keep the RPM's up to get off the line.

i know the next engine i build will be a mid-range torque setup. not so dang high.... LOL live and learn.
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