 I got it running and driving!, $750. driver......well, now its a $1100. driver |
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| roadster fan |
 Nov 21 2007, 11:27 PM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!!  Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California  |
Finally took the new car for a spin. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Picked it up a couple of months ago for $750. It was missing two injectors and the air cleaner, battery was shot, but everything else was there.
I purchased some used FI parts, rebuilt the front and rear brakes, rebuilt the pedal cluster, replaced the speedo cable, welded the clutch tube in the tunnel, welded a reinforcement plate at the firewall for the clutch tube, replaced the all fuel lines, took the fuel pump apart to remove varnish keeping it from working, removed fuel tank and replaced with used one I had after I saw the condition (rust) of it. I am sure there are a few more little things I did and forgot about. It is a 71 with a rattle can silver oxidized paint job and a decent sized dent in the driver's side door. Hell hole is great, center tunnel has some surface rust, longs look good but am going to remove rockers this weekend probably to inspect further. Needs new tires, and some light bulbs but runs great. The rear window needs to be resealed as it rattles, but I have the materials for that ready to go. It has an interesting interior that I will take pics of, definitely from the 80's, you will know what I mean when I post pics. I started to call it the "can of worms" due to all the little projects it required. I finally decided to get it drivable, and I will deal with the little problems as I go. Oh, and I have continued to repair rust etc. on the 73 tub that sits on jack stands. WooHoo two projects! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I will post more pics, but here is one my wife took as I returned from the spin around the neighborhood. Jim  |
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| KaptKaos |
Nov 22 2007, 12:23 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Nice work and good find! |
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| hwgunner |
Nov 22 2007, 12:49 AM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
Good job!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| Rand |
Nov 22 2007, 01:11 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 |
Awesome score! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Nov 22 2007, 01:35 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest 
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That is the perfect teemer to make a sleeper. None perfect bodies are often over look, but on the AX course they generally rock. Nice pick up.
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| markb |
Nov 22 2007, 05:51 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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Well done! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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| jasons |
Nov 22 2007, 10:28 PM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
Whattup with that Chevy 3100 in the background? I got a real weak spot for those and the more patina the better.
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| LarryR |
Nov 23 2007, 12:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 929 Joined: 15-March 07 From: E. Bay Area, N. California Member No.: 7,604 |
Thats awesome! 1100 bucks for a driver, cant beat that.
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| roadster fan |
Nov 23 2007, 12:35 AM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for all the comments.
Jason the truck has been in my neighbors family for along time. Runs good and he uses it to haul stuff to the dump. He used it for many years as a work truck, and he just mentioned recently that he is gonna start repairing some rust in the bed so he can keep using it. Two years ago when I was moving in and bringing my 73' 914 to its new home in the garage on jack stands, my neighbor's wife commented that the disease must be contagious referring to the rusting vehicles on our part of the block (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Update: fixed the loose rear window today on the 71, thanks to Eric Shea and one of his great how-to's in the classic forum (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) . Jim |
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