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1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 08:02 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 26 2014, 05:32 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Feb 26 2014, 08:13 PM)

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Feb 14 2014, 05:27 PM)

Added to VIN database. Can you shoot a pic of the plate located in the driver door jamb (front) It contains the cars original color code and chassis number.

Sorry for the late response. Been super busy taking car of the Wife after her surgery.

Anyway, I looked at the driver door jamb and I don't see the plate you are referring to. Is it a sticker or an actual metal plate? Perhaps I am looking in the wrong area?

Thank you,

Jorge

Open the door all the way.
The plate is on the front, hinge side, of the door jamb.
It's a small 1 inch metal plate.

I think I got it. I apologize, but can anyone decode it?

Thank you,

Jorge

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r_towle

Feb 26 2014, 08:08 PM

Easy to decode if it can be read.

1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 08:13 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 26 2014, 06:08 PM)

Easy to decode if it can be read.

I thought the same thing. I guess I can scrape away the paint. Im just afraid I might ruin it.

Now I'm taking a guess here, but it looks like the stamped numbers are 749520.

1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Feb 26 2014, 06:13 PM)

QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 26 2014, 06:08 PM)

Easy to decode if it can be read.

I thought the same thing. I guess I can scrape away the paint. Im just afraid I might ruin it.

Now I'm taking a guess here, but it looks like the stamped numbers are 749520.

Well I scraped it away and the top stamps look like 2719520.

The bottom reads L 8UE

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r_towle

Feb 26 2014, 08:49 PM

L80E

Ivory

1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 08:51 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 26 2014, 06:49 PM)

L80E

Ivory

Thank you. Any idea what the top numbers mean?

Thank you,

Jorge

r_towle

Feb 26 2014, 08:52 PM

Chassis number

1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 08:57 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 26 2014, 06:52 PM)

Chassis number

Excellent!

I want to thank you for all your help. I really appreciate it!

scotty b

Feb 26 2014, 09:04 PM

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1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 09:23 PM

QUOTE(scotty b @ Feb 26 2014, 07:04 PM)

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???

r_towle

Feb 26 2014, 09:28 PM

https://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/914LE.htm

1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 09:37 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Feb 26 2014, 07:28 PM)

https://bowlsby.net/914/CanAm/914LE.htm

So this could be a Limited Edition "Creamsicle" car?

poorsche914

Feb 26 2014, 09:42 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Feb 26 2014, 10:37 PM)

So this could be a Limited Edition "Creamsicle" car?

Not likely due to the late VIN...

"cars with higher VINs than 16764 are not recognized as authentic 914 Can Am Limited Edition cars by PCNA"

1974 914Vert

Feb 26 2014, 09:53 PM

QUOTE(poorsche914 @ Feb 26 2014, 07:42 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Feb 26 2014, 10:37 PM)

So this could be a Limited Edition "Creamsicle" car?

Not likely due to the late VIN...

"cars with higher VINs than 16764 are not recognized as authentic 914 Can Am Limited Edition cars by PCNA"

I don't know whether to be happy or sad about that. LOL Obviously I am not that knowledgeable about Porsche 914s, but I am when it comes to American Muscle. As I mentioned before, I acquired the car from my brother and when he bought it in the late 1980s, it was red in color with a black interior. It was dual Weber carb, not sure if it was a 2.0 ltr or not.

Anyways, I really appreciate the information. Since joining the Forum, I am reading more about the car and absorbing as much information as I can.

Thank you,

Jorge

Johny Blackstain

Feb 27 2014, 10:11 AM

I remember reading an article yrs ago in VW-Porsche mag., about a 914 that had this convertible procedure done to it. Think it was done by a guy who had a body shop in San Diego; it was painted red & was a gift for his daughter, if I recall correctly. Don't remember what issue of VWP it was, but @ the time it inspired me to do this to an old beat up Dinky Toys teener I had lying around-

2mAn

Feb 27 2014, 11:46 AM

I still like this car... a lot

jim_hoyland

Feb 27 2014, 01:12 PM

QUOTE(2mAn @ Feb 27 2014, 09:46 AM)

I still like this car... a lot

Go up and take a closer look, drive it, and see how it feels. This could be a nice car...The guy lives 50 miles from LA, hour drive on a weekend

2mAn

Feb 27 2014, 01:34 PM

Im in Fullerton so its quite a bit more than an hour, but I just might!

1974 914Vert

Feb 27 2014, 02:35 PM

QUOTE(2mAn @ Feb 27 2014, 11:34 AM)

Im in Fullerton so its quite a bit more than an hour, but I just might!

Please feel free to come on up and take a look. Shoot me a pm and I will be happy to give you my address and cell number.

orthobiz

Feb 27 2014, 03:23 PM

I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!

Paul

Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...

1974 914Vert

Feb 27 2014, 03:42 PM

QUOTE(orthobiz @ Feb 27 2014, 01:23 PM)

I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!

Paul

Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...

Car is still for sale. I'll renew the ad later today.

7TPorsh

Feb 27 2014, 03:46 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Feb 27 2014, 01:42 PM)

QUOTE(orthobiz @ Feb 27 2014, 01:23 PM)

I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!

Paul

Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...

Car is still for sale. I'll renew the ad later today.

Yes, he already is hanging out...

1974 914Vert

Feb 27 2014, 04:18 PM

QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Feb 27 2014, 01:46 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Feb 27 2014, 01:42 PM)

QUOTE(orthobiz @ Feb 27 2014, 01:23 PM)

I have read this thread and will bet that the owner will keep the car and hang out with us!

Paul

Uh, scratch that, the Craigslist ad has expired, maybe it's sold...

Car is still for sale. I'll renew the ad later today.

Yes, he already is hanging out...

Ad has been renewed. And yes I do enjoy the forum. I'm a car guy and love learning about different cars. I would keep this car if I had the room to store it and work on it. I just have too many projects going on right now. I would love to see this car go to someone that knows about the car and can appreciate the car for what it is.

Thank you,

Jorge

7TPorsh

Feb 27 2014, 05:07 PM

How does one rake the windshield...that changes the car dramatically.

1974 914Vert

Feb 27 2014, 08:35 PM

QUOTE(7TPorsh @ Feb 27 2014, 03:07 PM)

How does one rake the windshield...that changes the car dramatically.

I wish I knew exact details, but I can say this, The car has been reenforced as a result. It appears to have a bar welded across the rear firewall. As far a raking the windshield back, I'm sure they would have to re-weld at the base of the pillar and strengthen.

I recently had the windshield removed, edges painted in black and then reinstalled with new sealer.

Thank you,

Jorge

1974 914Vert

Feb 27 2014, 08:36 PM

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Feb 27 2014, 08:11 AM)

I remember reading an article yrs ago in VW-Porsche mag., about a 914 that had this convertible procedure done to it. Think it was done by a guy who had a body shop in San Diego; it was painted red & was a gift for his daughter, if I recall correctly. Don't remember what issue of VWP it was, but @ the time it inspired me to do this to an old beat up Dinky Toys teener I had lying around-

Very nice!!!

1974 914Vert

Mar 3 2014, 07:56 PM

So I had a couple of hours to spend with the 914 over the weekend. I took a few pictures of the battery location as requested.

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Mike Bellis

Mar 3 2014, 08:01 PM

That hell hole looks great! Nice car!

1974 914Vert

Mar 3 2014, 10:18 PM

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Mar 3 2014, 06:01 PM)

That hell hole looks great! Nice car!

Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.

1974 914Vert

Mar 9 2014, 09:49 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 3 2014, 09:18 PM)

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Mar 3 2014, 06:01 PM)

That hell hole looks great! Nice car!

Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.

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1974 914Vert

Mar 9 2014, 09:51 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 9 2014, 08:49 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 3 2014, 09:18 PM)

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Mar 3 2014, 06:01 PM)

That hell hole looks great! Nice car!

Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.

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1974 914Vert

Mar 9 2014, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 9 2014, 08:51 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 9 2014, 08:49 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 3 2014, 09:18 PM)

QUOTE(Mike Bellis @ Mar 3 2014, 06:01 PM)

That hell hole looks great! Nice car!

Thank you. California car and always garaged I'm sure contributed to it.

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rsrguy3

Mar 10 2014, 11:42 AM

I love it .... stripes too!

rsrguy3

Mar 10 2014, 11:43 AM

Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?

1974 914Vert

Mar 10 2014, 02:30 PM

QUOTE(rsrguy3 @ Mar 10 2014, 10:43 AM)

Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?

Absolutely.

1974 914Vert

Mar 10 2014, 02:32 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:30 PM)

QUOTE(rsrguy3 @ Mar 10 2014, 10:43 AM)

Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?

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1974 914Vert

Mar 10 2014, 02:36 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:32 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:30 PM)

QUOTE(rsrguy3 @ Mar 10 2014, 10:43 AM)

Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?

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c12croft

Mar 10 2014, 02:36 PM

QUOTE(scotty b @ Jan 31 2014, 07:51 PM)

IMO the bottom of the sail panel needs to be raked down to match up with the door tops. The way it is, it just looks like someone quit trying

Curious as to just what the hell you mean?

1974 914Vert

Mar 10 2014, 02:37 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:36 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:32 PM)

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:30 PM)

QUOTE(rsrguy3 @ Mar 10 2014, 10:43 AM)

Can we see inside the hood and trunk areas please?

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c12croft

Mar 10 2014, 02:44 PM

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Jan 31 2014, 10:31 PM)

Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.

Nah, but you'd be dealing with droughts, quakes, hi utilities, re taxes, and senators Feinstein/ Boxer

1974 914Vert

Mar 10 2014, 02:47 PM

QUOTE(c12croft @ Mar 10 2014, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Jan 31 2014, 10:31 PM)

Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.

Nah, but you'd be dealing with droughts, quakes, hi utilities, re taxes, and senators Feinstein/ Boxer

Rust problem is minimal in the rear trunk. The discoloration for the most part is the glue used to apply some carpet kit. I removed the carpet in order to show the entire trunks and not hide anything.

1974 914Vert

Mar 10 2014, 02:49 PM

QUOTE(1974 914Vert @ Mar 10 2014, 01:47 PM)

QUOTE(c12croft @ Mar 10 2014, 01:44 PM)

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Jan 31 2014, 10:31 PM)

Before I ever actually owned a 914, Beach Boys were building some pretty cool cars. Prior to becoming European Car, VW & Porsche magazine featured them on a couple of occasions. Their signature was raking the windshield back, which really does do wonders. I would buy this car if it did not have rust problems, and I lived in California, and I weren't replacing the hardwood floor in my basement due to a burst pipe that would have never happened if I lived in California.

Nah, but you'd be dealing with droughts, quakes, hi utilities, re taxes, and senators Feinstein/ Boxer

Rust problem is minimal in the rear trunk. The discoloration for the most part is the glue used to apply some carpet kit. I removed the carpet in order to show the entire trunks and not hide anything.

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thieuster

Dec 13 2015, 06:31 AM

QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Feb 1 2014, 01:56 AM)

See: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/cto/4290767342.html

I like that!! (I'll get my coat)

Menno

thieuster

Dec 13 2015, 06:32 AM

I landed here following a link in another thread. Are there more cars like this?

Menno

r_towle

Dec 13 2015, 09:42 AM

Who bought this car?

carr914

Dec 13 2015, 10:04 AM

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Feb 27 2014, 11:11 AM)

I remember reading an article yrs ago in VW-Porsche mag., about a 914 that had this convertible procedure done to it. Think it was done by a guy who had a body shop in San Diego; it was painted red & was a gift for his daughter, if I recall correctly. Don't remember what issue of VWP it was, but @ the time it inspired me to do this to an old beat up Dinky Toys teener I had lying around-

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EdwardBlume

Dec 13 2015, 10:43 AM

The red one looks way cool..... it has to be still around somewhere....

dlkawashima

Dec 13 2015, 02:28 PM

QUOTE(r_towle @ Dec 13 2015, 07:42 AM)

Who bought this car?

Someone in SoCal ...
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2024554