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| turnaround89 |
 Jul 16 2008, 02:02 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
This friday i will be buying my first 914, it has flares and a 916 front end on it. I can't wait to get it, however the guy is giving me a ton a parts with the car. Do you guys think i should sell the parts and put the money towards the porsche or just keep the parts? The guy parted out a 75 914 and that is where all the parts are coming from. The car is complete from what it looks like from the pictures he sent me so i don't think i will need the parts.
Here are some pictures of the car i am buying http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/ahe...t=IMGP02991.jpg http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/ahe...t=IMGP03001.jpg http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/ahe...t=IMGP03011.jpg http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj2/ahe...t=IMGP03021.jpg Here is a list of what he is giving me A set of doors with glass and panels from a 75 Four stock fenders Two extra Targa Tops A side shifter trans with starter, linkage, and all mounts Engine Lid Rear Deck Lid Two sets of rims Both Headlight assemblies Most of the interior swtiches and console with gauges from a 75 |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 16 2008, 02:06 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(turnaround89 @ Jul 16 2008, 12:02 PM)  Do you guys think i should sell the parts and put the money towards the porsche yes. sell the '75 stuff and put it towards the new car ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Rusty |
Jul 16 2008, 02:08 PM
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Wanted: Engine case GA003709 Group: Admin Posts: 7,941 Joined: 24-December 02 From: North Alabama Member No.: 6 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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I like the color on your new car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| porschecb |
Jul 16 2008, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,092 Joined: 13-August 04 From: Las Vegas NV Member No.: 2,529 Region Association: None |
Interesting wheels. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| r_towle |
Jul 16 2008, 03:05 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,577 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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sell everything but the transmission, you will eventually need to rebuild a tranny and its better to have the car driving while you rebuild the spare.
Hey, nice Baja beetle...cool ride, looks like alot of fun. rich |
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| turnaround89 |
Jul 16 2008, 03:15 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks, that what i was planning on doing with the parts, but i have no idea what these parts will go for. I think i might keep the transmission and sell the rest of the car, but i have no idea what these parts will sell for. I don't need the fenders because i like the flares. i love the color as well, and i just hope the wheels are on wheel adapters. I do like the wheels and have never seen anything like them before. I can't wait to get the car and start cruising around town.
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| Eric_Ciampa |
Jul 16 2008, 03:24 PM
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CHAMP914 Group: Members Posts: 145 Joined: 3-April 03 From: Placerville, CA Member No.: 511 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE The car is complete from what it looks like from the pictures he sent me so i don't think i will need the parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) How many a new 914 owner has said this. BTW, the car does look great. QUOTE i have no idea what these parts will sell for Neither do I most of the time. Just search the classifieds forums here and maybe some of the other boards to find out a fair price for your parts. That should give you all the info you need (hint, restrict your search to the specific classified forum.) QUOTE syes. sell the '75 stuff and put it towards the new car ... Andy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) You will certainly have to start purchasing things soon (either by choice or necessity) but the part that fails is never the same part that is lying around the garage. Sell everything but the transmission and put that money toward your future projects. I would also start rebuilding the spare transmission now, then put it in your car and sell your old transmission that is known to be good. IMHO Congrats on the new ride (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| turnaround89 |
Jul 16 2008, 04:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I will post some pictures Friday of the parts and some more pictures of the car itself. The owner says the only issue with the car is the brakes need to be bled and the jack plates may need to be replaced. It does drive and stop but rebleeding the brakes will help. I have bled the brakes on my VW Baja Bug, is a 914 any different? It was pretty simple with the vw. I am so excited to get the car because my collection of two cars will be awesome, both are german, flat four engine, and built in the same year. Thanks again everybody!
r_towle the Baja bug is a father and son project. My dad and I have a lot of fun working on the car together and keep making it better, however it is nowhere near done. The pictures on photobucket don't show what the car looks like right now, the whole roll cage is in the car and it is in primer. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Jul 16 2008, 04:31 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 |
QUOTE(r_towle @ Jul 16 2008, 02:05 PM) sell everything but the transmission, you will eventually need to rebuild a tranny and its better to have the car driving while you rebuild the spare. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It looks very nice, I would do as Rich sudjested. Never hurts to have another side shifter around. These cars are way to fun, got mine in 82 and everytime I get in It is like the first time. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Welcome to the Jungle...  |
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| Leo Imperial |
Jul 16 2008, 06:29 PM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
Jack plates may need to be replaced? That could be serious. Post some pictures of the longs and inside the engine compartment.
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| turnaround89 |
Jul 16 2008, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ill post some pictures when i get the car on friday. What needs to be done if the jack plates need to be replaced? Is this a diy project or professional job? My dad and i are mechanically inclined and both of us can weld, so could i do it myself?
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| Leo Imperial |
Jul 16 2008, 09:05 PM
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Do you have to use so many cuss words? Group: Members Posts: 906 Joined: 29-November 04 From: 914 Roadshow - Glen Cove NY Member No.: 3,192 Region Association: None |
If the jack points have failed then the longs under the rockers a probably rotted. Do a search for long replacement or look at any number of the resoration threads and you will get an idea of what is involved. Based on some of the Baha pictures you posted it looks like you can handle the work.
The other area you will need to focus on is the area under the battery tray inside the engine compartment on the passenger side. This is the area know as the "Hell Hole" for it's abilty to rust through from years of rain water washing over the battery down into this hard to reach corner. I am in no way looking to discourage you. Many here have spent the time to correct rust issues and are glad to have done it. Your car may not have this problem, but it sounds like the car was purchased via the photos you have shared and if that is the case the seller has failed to show you the areas we all look for... inside the trunks, under the rockers, floors and hell hole. The parts you are getting with your purchase will go a long way toward getting the car to where you want it to be. The site is a great resource and you will find it is very addictive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| seanery |
Jul 16 2008, 11:25 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
why is the front end so high?
i'd keep the tranny, too. |
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| turnaround89 |
Jul 17 2008, 12:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I plan to fix any rust issues with the car to get it where i want it, it will be a summer only car. The floors and trunk areas have no rust and battery tray is still in the car. Are there possible ways to fix the car with my own braces as well as stock replacement parts for the car? I guess what i am trying to say is, does anyone add extra braces somewhere in the car or on the chassis to stiffen it up more and have a little more insurance from the car sagging? thanks everybody
Don't worry Leo i don't think you will discourage me, give me the straight truth about whatever i need to worry about. Working on the baja i learned that fixing rusted areas aren't too bad if you take your time. Trust me, i dealt with a ton of rust on the vw. I think i got as much as humanly possible off the car, only thing better would be an acid dip and i don't have that kind of money and in reality its just a VW built for fun and not a show car. |
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| turnaround89 |
Jul 20 2008, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 671 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Rockford, Illinois Member No.: 9,067 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I promised more pictures, well here is my 1972 914. i drove the car for the first time today and it went well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) , but i need to get more gas before i drive it again tomorrow. A lot of the electrical parts on the car work as to my amazement. The only thing that doesn't work are the turn signals don't light up in the tach. The body is a little rough, definitely fixable. The battery tray is in good condition, but i plan on replacing it. Also, the jack plates need to be replaced but the longs don't. Haven't found any rust that goes through, pretty solid car, just needs some body work and some more blue paint.
Just if anyone was wondering, the rims are off of a chevy truck with wheel adaptors. Not the biggest fan of wheel adaptors but they will do for now until i can buy some fuchs for the car. Hope you guys like it, cause i am in love with it!!! (IMG:http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3615986_9955.jpg) (IMG:http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3615987_272.jpg) (IMG:http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3615990_1068.jpg) (IMG:http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3615993_1930.jpg) (IMG:http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3615999_4337.jpg) (IMG:http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3616004_5922.jpg) (IMG:http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3616005_6283.jpg) |
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| markb |
Jul 20 2008, 08:40 PM
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I really like the looks of your car. It looks like they did a good job on the 916 front end. You might decide whether or not you want to hang on to the center console. It's nice to have the extra gauges. It may be sitting high in the front because of the wide rims & adapters. I'd get those off ASAP, before you do any hard cornering.
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| LowGT |
Jul 20 2008, 09:46 PM
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1.8 and Proud! Group: Members Posts: 583 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 4,904 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(turnaround89 @ Jul 20 2008, 09:26 PM) (IMG:http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v307/98/57/507290528/n507290528_3615986_9955.jpg) The rear wheel looks weird in that photo, it doesn't seem bad in the other photos though. Maybe it's just the angle or something, but it just looks weird. |
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| SirAndy |
Jul 20 2008, 09:46 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(markb @ Jul 20 2008, 06:40 PM) It may be sitting high in the front because of the wide rims & adapters. I'd get those off ASAP, before you do any hard cornering. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) the front is waaaay too high, or the rear waaaay too low, depending on how you look at it ... nice score otherwise! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy PS: can you get a better shot of those custom rear flares? they don't look like your standard GT flares ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| rebelmdot |
Jul 20 2008, 10:10 PM
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914ini Group: Members Posts: 224 Joined: 25-January 08 From: Tennessee Member No.: 8,625 Region Association: South East States |
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| dakotaewing |
Jul 21 2008, 09:24 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Turnaround -
Welcome to the madness - There are quite few local guys that are very knowledgable with these cars - Just let us know if you meed anything, and we will do what we can to help out - |
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