Thought this might be of interest to some of you guys.

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maybe anybody could post the pics

I'm not registered at rennlist, so I can't watch 'em

Gustl

please someone post some pics

Not as much fun as I was hoping they'd be, but here ya'll go...

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That's my post on Rennlist: I just joined this forum to find out more about this car: sitting original 914-6, the air-cleaner was moved over by me for a photo: it was not discovered like that>

I'm up for offers on parts to determine whether I should purchase the car or not. I just bought a new house & do not have permission to part funds for this car, but if I can pre-sell a few items on it, then it's a go.

It does have the original re-cased engine (no markings), webers, original exhaust, rear valence, 14" fuches, etc. If I can get $1000 committed in purchases on the car, I'll get it & supply those parts. Car has not run in 18 years & is does not appear (at first glance) to be worth restoring. Email me if you're curious about any parts in this car. It is an orig. car: 914xxx...VIN.

Mark (Porschesolutions@gmail.com)

What makes you think the car is not worth restoring?

QUOTE (rjames @ Jan 3 2006, 09:20 PM)

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... could anybody tell me where to get this sticker (and the other stickers from the engine comparment from a factory /6) NOS or as reproduction

any help would be highly apreceated

Gustl

that sticker is in perfect condition on the car: just a horribly washed out photo due to the sun's angle. cool sticker (metal tag) though.

QUOTE (echocanyons @ Jan 3 2006, 05:04 PM)

What makes you think the car is not worth restoring?

Ahhh... Yea what he said

An orginal six, definite worth restoring unless it folds in half when you open the doors and even then I would contemplate it.

The engine serial numbers for a 914-6 are by the breather housing on the drivers side stamped into the block. you will have to remove the aircleaner to see it.

Thanks Jeff, would you mind elaborating on this for me? the car has an "access hatch" cut behind the driver's seat, hence the reason for the photos I posted.

Many of the photos above reflect me searhing for the engine number to the right of the fan, just above the oil pressure switch (I think, green wire?)

Mark

You can see the number from the top!

Can't understand why it would have an inspection hole in the firewall if it is a factory six engine. Timing mark is visible through the top of the bellhousing as shown in the pic above. Given the rusty steel brackets visible in the pics, it looks to me like it once had an AC compressor. Sometimes those require a hole in the firewall for clearance.

with Jim,

I'd bet it was for the A/C. I noticed the A/C bracket in the first few pictures.

The condensor box is still located in the nose, so yup, I'd concur.

QUOTE (MarkRobinson @ Jan 3 2006, 12:49 PM)

If I can get $1000 committed in purchases on the car, I'll get it & supply those parts. Car has not run in 18 years & is does not appear (at first glance) to be worth restoring. Email me if you're curious about any parts in this car. It is an orig. car: 914xxx...VIN.

i give you $500 for the whole car as is ...

Andy

Craig at Camp914 has a factory six roller (stripped but rust free I think) which could be mated to the Texas car and someone could have a very nice factory six at minimal cost (and lots of work). Can't find a pic but one was posted here a while back. Maybe Craig will post one.

I might just sell the whole car as-is, I'd rather have a clean 914 driver for now, I have my faster cars, & can always increase the value of a 914-4 by adding a powerful 6 later.

Mark

QUOTE (MarkRobinson @ Jan 3 2006, 03:22 PM)

I might just sell the whole car as-is

well, if the price is right, let me know ...

Andy

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jan 3 2006, 03:47 PM)

QUOTE (MarkRobinson @ Jan 3 2006, 03:22 PM) I might just sell the whole car as-is well, if the price is right, let me know ... Andy

well, i already emailed him, so i have first dibs but if it doesn't work out, i'll get my people to talk to your people

QUOTE (Porsche Rescue @ Jan 3 2006, 03:55 PM)

Craig at Camp914 has a factory six roller (stripped but rust free I think) which could be mated to the Texas car and someone could have a very nice factory six at minimal cost (and lots of work). Can't find a pic but one was posted here a while back. Maybe Craig will post one.

Bare shell roller.....$1800

QUOTE (grasshopper @ Jan 3 2006, 03:52 PM)

well, i already emailed him, so i have first dibs but if it doesn't work out, i'll get my people to talk to your people

was your email sent before 02:51 PM ??? if not, you're soooo out of luck ...

i thought you already had a project car ???
Andy

Is the VIN # 914115?

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jan 3 2006, 03:56 PM)

QUOTE (grasshopper @ Jan 3 2006, 03:52 PM) well, i already emailed him, so i have first dibs  :D  but if it doesn't work out, i'll get my people to talk to your people was your email sent before 02:51 PM ??? if not, you're soooo out of luck ... i thought you already had a project car ??? Andy

you suck andy ... so what if i already have a project car.... it not like ill ever finish it

The VIN is 914...696 (dont recall the 2-3 numbers missing here, but can at my office in the AM.
Went & looked at the car again this evening, and I must admit, it can probably & easily be restored. the only measurable rust is at the battery box (toast), but rear, rockers, driver's pan appear to have weathered very well. The exhaust is rusted at the rear, and the entire car is mostly disassembled in preparation of a repaint back in '88. I'm told most of these parts are available, but have yet to talk directly to the owner...wish me luck tomorrow. Oh! and the engine number appears to be correct: 6405040.

Mark

ill give 1500 as is where is.

Real 914-6 tub.

If it can be restored. IT HAS TO BE RESTORED. PERIOD.

If you guys can't get along. I'll have someone come a pick it up. I need another 914 like I need a hole in my head. But it needs to live.

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jan 3 2006, 05:56 PM)

QUOTE (grasshopper @ Jan 3 2006, 03:52 PM) well, i already emailed him, so i have first dibs  :D  but if it doesn't work out, i'll get my people to talk to your people was your email sent before 02:51 PM ??? if not, you're soooo out of luck ... i thought you already had a project car ??? Andy

I think I beat both of you my email was sent at :

Tue, 3 Jan 2006 13:01:11 -0800 (PST)

Why do you want to part it? Here we go again...

I'm pretty sure I'll be selling the entire car as-is. I went back to the car last night & snapped more pictures, looking for rust, but barely found any! Body lines are straight, & verified that the engine is the original '69 year mfgr'd 914-6 powerplant. Once I find out how much I will have to pay for the car, I will set a reasonable price for this restorable car.

BTW: it was being prepped for paint (18 years ago) before stored, so all the trim & such has already been removed & is in storage at the owner's house I'm told.

Mark. (email me for pictures (faster for me to provide them that way): Mark-jra@sbcglobal.net

I have seen worse 474 vins restored. Someone should save this car. Let it sell for a low dollar to a good home where it will be properly restored. (Not my house)

Gad....here we go again.....

QUOTE (cary @ Jan 3 2006, 09:26 PM)

If it can be restored. IT HAS TO BE RESTORED. PERIOD. If you guys can't get along. I'll have someone come a pick it up. I need another 914 like I need a hole in my head. But it needs to live.

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Jan 4 2006, 10:37 AM)

I have seen worse 474 vins restored. Someone should save this car. Let it sell for a low dollar to a good home where it will be properly restored. (Not my house)

QUOTE (rick 918-S @ Jan 4 2006, 11:31 AM)

QUOTE (Root_Werks @ Jan 4 2006, 10:37 AM) I have seen worse 474 vins restored.  Someone should save this car.  Let it sell for a low dollar to a good home where it will be properly restored. (Not my house)  ;)

You mean the "not my house" part?

Maybe I should investigate if someone has a nice 914-4 to partially trade me for this 914-6 chassis? After all, If I'm not going to part it, and I cannot restore it personally, and a 914-4 is in my immediate future, maybe someone out there is looking for a partial swap as well. Hmm..
Silver, Black, Yellow, or Red...

I guess I need to see if the car is reasonable to purchase yet before I continue.

QUOTE (rjames @ Jan 3 2006, 12:20 PM)

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QUOTE (MarkRobinson @ Jan 4 2006, 01:42 PM)

Maybe I should investigate if someone has a nice 914-4 to partially trade me for this 914-6 chassis? After all, If I'm not going to part it, and I cannot restore it personally, and a 914-4 is in my immediate future, maybe someone out there is looking for a partial swap as well. Hmm.. Silver, Black, Yellow, or Red... I guess I need to see if the car is reasonable to purchase yet before I continue.

Now, please convince me that I should "partially trade" you a running '74 2.0L with swaybars, center console, yada yada for a siezed engine, siezed set of carbs, unknown tailshifter tranny and extensive restoration cost hunk that you found underneath a tree....uh huh...riiiight......


Ok non-club members.......flame away..................

Because you want this car to restore. It can be done, though will take a lot of hard work. I don't have that time, but 5 others within the last 24 hours (some from this forum some from others) feel the same way.

It's worth a few thousand, and a good running 2.0 is typically between 4-8 depending on motivation & condition, so I pay the difference.

It's not that uncommon Ron.

Hi Gwen, sorry for the sunlight-washed photo: it's perfect, I'll get another shot of the plate on my way home today, & wipe it first (no the spit-on-the-finger-wipe as I did on Saturday)

Mark

So What are you paying for this car? What do you think it's worth?