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| jcambo7 |
 Mar 9 2009, 11:07 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
So I am not looking currently to get a teenr but I just want to know everyones knowledge on finding a teener in good condition. You know what to look for and where at on the car itself. Like rust, body damage, and etc... Would appreciate the help so when I do go looking for one; I can know exactly where to look on the car and what to look for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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| MDG |
Mar 9 2009, 11:30 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
if you do a search (upper right of this screen) using your thread title as a search parameter, you'll find a ton of answers; many have asked.
common rust areas, battery area and engine shelf, longs, lower rear trunk and so on. Depending on what you're looking for have a look at what mods - if any - have been done. Is the original FI still there? Suspension, exhaust etc., etc. Some modifications are an improvement; some merely mask bigger problems If you want to see examples of how far these can go search through some of the build threads; Fourblades and Jeff Hail's would be a good place to start though you may not be that adventurous good luck |
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| jcambo7 |
Mar 9 2009, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 24-December 08 From: Graham, WA Member No.: 9,867 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(MDG @ Mar 9 2009, 12:30 PM)  if you do a search (upper right of this screen) using your thread title as a search parameter, you'll find a ton of answers; many have asked. common rust areas, battery area and engine shelf, longs, lower rear trunk and so on. Depending on what you're looking for have a look at what mods - if any - have been done. Is the original FI still there? Suspension, exhaust etc., etc. Some modifications are an improvement; some merely mask bigger problems If you want to see examples of how far these can go search through some of the build threads; Fourblades and Jeff Hail's would be a good place to start though you may not be that adventurous good luck Thanks I will definitely look into those. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| Lavanaut |
Mar 9 2009, 11:39 AM
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Hungry Mind : Thirsty Gullet Group: Members Posts: 916 Joined: 20-June 06 From: Bend, OR Member No.: 6,265 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
http://www.pelicanparts.com/914/How_to_buy_a_914.htm
...and don't gloss over this part, it's a very important consideration: QUOTE Before you start looking for a 914 to purchase, you should be sure to know what your overall goal is. Do you want a daily driver, a project car, a Concours car, or perhaps a weekend race car? Do you want a 4-cylinder (1.7,1.8, or 2.0) or a 6-cylinder (stock, or conversion). Once you know what you want, you can start the search process. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 9 2009, 11:56 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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James, the best thing to do is look for the 914 that is as close to what you are wanting to do. Let the previous owners do all of you work for you. Find a car that is what you are wanting to go for and you will save thousands down the road. When you find a car that looks interesting get one of the locals that knows what they are looking at to check it out for you. These cars do rust in some of the weirdest places so you need to check it out all over. Just like on my car where behind the seat had made a hole I had to repair.
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| MDG |
Mar 9 2009, 11:59 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
and if you really, really want to know how far things can go . . . check out veltror's 'British Rustoration' autopsy, er, build thread.
I stand in awe of this man's dedication. Not for the weak of heart. |
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| jsayre914 |
Mar 9 2009, 12:44 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Mar 9 2009, 01:07 PM) So I am not looking currently to get a teenr but I just want to know everyones knowledge on finding a teener in good condition. You know what to look for and where at on the car itself. Like rust, body damage, and etc... Would appreciate the help so when I do go looking for one; I can know exactly where to look on the car and what to look for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Always check inside the ashtray for handrolled cigerettes from the 70s (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) |
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| PanelBilly |
Mar 9 2009, 02:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Mar 9 2009, 10:56 AM) Just like on my car where behind the seat had made a hole I had to repair. I think that hole behind your seat is also called a hat. |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 9 2009, 02:29 PM
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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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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Mar 9 2009, 01:17 PM) QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Mar 9 2009, 10:56 AM) Just like on my car where behind the seat had made a hole I had to repair. I think that hole behind your seat is also called a hat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| 6freak |
Mar 9 2009, 02:44 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(jcambo7 @ Mar 9 2009, 10:07 AM) So I am not looking currently to get a teenr but I just want to know everyones knowledge on finding a teener in good condition. You know what to look for and where at on the car itself. Like rust, body damage, and etc... Would appreciate the help so when I do go looking for one; I can know exactly where to look on the car and what to look for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) Start look`n for a good set of jack stand and a new set of metric tools (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| A&PGirl |
Mar 9 2009, 04:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,019 Joined: 4-January 06 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 5,367 Region Association: None |
Hi James it was nice meeting you this weekend. I'll definitely try to look into the three cars my dad and I mentioned to you.
Like I told you, battery area, rear psgr wheelwell, jack posts, obvious sagging, and floorpans. Sail panels area not as important, but you do need to replace them like the one on my dad's silver bullet. I won't even mention one car I checked on a while ago that ran, but was about to break in half. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) |
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| PeeGreen 914 |
Mar 9 2009, 04:56 PM
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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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Well there you go James. Looks like you have good local help. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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