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> Finely received my first 914, needs all rubber seals.
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post Jan 12 2009, 07:29 PM
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AutoAtlanta wants $850 for a COMPLETE RUBBER seal KIT. Is this high? I just received my car today and just about all the rubber is bad or damaged. Let me just give you the run down on this 1976 car I bought from Elswick:
1. Motor seems strong, doesn't smoke or leak and it is a 2.0.
2. Windshield needs replacing (he told me before i purchased)
3. Back glass is loose (he told me before i purchased)
4. The only key that works is the ignition.
5. Wrecked on the driver side front (I wasn't told about this!) crappy bondo work to boot!
6. Missing horn button? How much are these? $250 AutoAtlanta
7. Parking brake handle busted (he told me before i purchased but didn't tell me it was due to rust!
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Oh well I guess that's what you get sight unseen I will just have to make the car correct but it may take a couple years. I'm going to check the hell hole this week end, i did a quick visual but there is debris covering the metal so i will need to clean this first.
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post Jan 12 2009, 08:03 PM
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Is this high?

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post Jan 12 2009, 08:21 PM
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AutoAtlanta wants $850 for a COMPLETE RUBBER seal KIT. Is this high?


Check the resource page we have a guy in there selling alot of the seals.

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2. Windshield needs replacing (he told me before i purchased)


About 300-400 for a new one. Good time to replace the anodized trim with the rubber seal. Also in the resource section

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Back glass is loose (he told me before i purchased)


Easy fix with some butyl tape or glass urethane sealer

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6. Missing horn button? How much are these? $250 AutoAtlanta


Post a wanted ad in the classifieds. $250 is too much

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i did a quick visual but there is debris covering the metal so i will need to clean this first.


Hopefully that isnt fiberglass covering a hole.

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post Jan 12 2009, 10:17 PM
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Thanks, I'll be checking the resources during the week. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jan 12 2009, 10:47 PM
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AutoAtlanta wants $850 for a COMPLETE RUBBER seal KIT. Is this high?

No.
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post Jan 14 2009, 04:23 PM
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Pics?

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post Jan 14 2009, 05:17 PM
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post Jan 15 2009, 06:02 AM
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Pics?

Paul

I'll get some pic's but first I need to figure out how to post'm
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post Jan 15 2009, 06:19 AM
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QUOTE(orthobiz @ Jan 14 2009, 02:23 PM) *

Pics?

Paul

I'll get some pic's but first I need to figure out how to post'm

This is where the all the bondo is
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I guess the hood doesn't line up because of this
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Inside of hood... cool isn't it
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post Jan 15 2009, 02:52 PM
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I feel for you man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)


There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=90029&hl=
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post Jan 15 2009, 09:47 PM
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I feel for you man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)


There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=90029&hl=

If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
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post Jan 15 2009, 10:07 PM
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I feel for you man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)


There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=90029&hl=

If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
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I'll take some more pic's of the inside after i remove the seats and carpet to repair the back glass. I'm almost scared to find out what's lurking underneath the carpet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
I've done a lot of reading and browsing of this web site and other 914 sites and this is by far the best forum out there. I really appreciate the comments, jokes and support that all of the 914world members have been giving to others and me. I'll be here for a very long time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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post Jan 15 2009, 10:12 PM
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If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
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Only thing that I can think of that is different would be how the bumpers mount.
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post Jan 15 2009, 10:14 PM
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I feel for you man. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I'll never try to purchase another car sight unseen again, as I was once burned myself. Even when the sellers know you're coming to look at the car in person will "forget" to mention things wrong with the car or describe the car as being much better than it really is. At least most of the sellers I've dealt with were like that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

Oh, and the 914's are always "rust free" until you see them. Then when you point out all the rust problems they either get mad at you or say, "I've never noticed that". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)


There's more pics of his car in the classified ad that was placed... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=90029&hl=

If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I'll take some more pic's of the inside after i remove the seats and carpet to repair the back glass. I'm almost scared to find out what's lurking underneath the carpet (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)
I've done a lot of reading and browsing of this web site and other 914 sites and this is by far the best forum out there. I really appreciate the comments, jokes and support that all of the 914world members have been giving to others and me. I'll be here for a very long time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)

I forgot to ask if a 1971 steering wheel would fit the 1976 column. Thanks
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post Jan 15 2009, 10:18 PM
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No, the 71 steering wheel is different. You'll need one from 72 or later.
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post Jan 15 2009, 10:47 PM
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71 seats will be different as well. The passenger seat has no mounting bracket and is part of the firewall cushion.
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post Jan 16 2009, 05:23 AM
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If i bought a 1971 doner car would most if not all of the body parts transfer over?
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Only thing that I can think of that is different would be how the bumpers mount.

So I wouldn't be able to mount the bumpers at all? Can it be modified to mount?
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post Jan 16 2009, 05:27 AM
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No, the 71 steering wheel is different. You'll need one from 72 or later.

Would the button (center plastic) mount to the 76' steering wheel? Attached Image
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post Jan 16 2009, 05:28 AM
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No, the 71 steering wheel is different. You'll need one from 72 or later.

Would the button (center plastic) mount to the 76' steering wheel? Attached Image

And what about the door locks? Thanks
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post Jan 16 2009, 12:16 PM
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I'll be looking at the 1971 donor car today. Can someone answer the questions above. Thanks very much (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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