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> THOUGHTS ON THIS 1973 CREATION, https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-156/
Chupee
post Jul 13 2025, 01:28 PM
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Looking for educated feedback on this project, please. Is it too far in the FRANKENSTEIN WORLD OR, IS THERE SOME REAL POTENTIAL?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-porsche-914-156/


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post Jul 13 2025, 06:26 PM
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Needs a Transmission.....
the story of the 9148..
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post Jul 13 2025, 06:30 PM
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It's a pretty snazzy looking outlaw.

Probably not worth trying to put back to stock, or near-stock.

Hopefully great to run as-is, but very often major modifications like those require a good amount of finishing, or sometimes just a lot of personalizing.

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post Jul 13 2025, 06:45 PM
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Just needs Boxster transmission
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post Jul 13 2025, 06:45 PM
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If that's your thing, and your size. I bet with those seats, anyone with longer legs will not be happy.
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post Jul 13 2025, 06:56 PM
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Yeah. I can't imagine a 901 could handle that but the rest of it looks nice.
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post Jul 13 2025, 07:12 PM
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Transaxle ! ...how about the half-shaft angles ?
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post Jul 13 2025, 10:15 PM
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Someone buy it so I don't! Though I do have a spare Boxster 6-speed just laying around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd love to get my hands on that thing. A few key changes and it'd be one of the best hot rod 914s out there.
Tell you what, YOU buy it and I'll help you make it your dream car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Jul 14 2025, 05:25 AM
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QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Jul 13 2025, 08:45 PM) *

Just needs Boxster transmission


or 930 Tranny

I like it with a Few Changes
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post Jul 14 2025, 05:32 AM
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That's Tits. Someone spent some time on that one. I'd love to have it. Back to stock may not be the most fiscally possible move for this one, it would be cheaper to buy a 914 closer to what you want. I hope someone here gets it

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post Jul 14 2025, 07:50 AM
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Yes, boxster S six speed would be nice, but the 901 works fine if you don’t drag race it. Easy to swap out the seats if you need more leg room. Another concern is the monster tires. That will kill the transmission and cv joints. Also the front would be harder than hell to parallel park. Easy also to change the rims and tires to something more negotiable with spacers. I am also not a fan of carbs. Either swap it with a Holley sniper or LS
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post Jul 14 2025, 08:20 AM
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Reminiscent vibes of the Dan McLaughlin A*I*R feature car for (R/T) magazine; dark blue John Bond 930 drive-train 9146 proj, as these are similar body panels.
With the right work, could also make a nice Altec/Lansing tribute car.
This car has been flipped several times in its life.
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post Jul 19 2025, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jul 13 2025, 11:15 PM) *

Someone buy it so I don't! Though I do have a spare Boxster 6-speed just laying around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd love to get my hands on that thing. A few key changes and it'd be one of the best hot rod 914s out there.
Tell you what, YOU buy it and I'll help you make it your dream car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

OK.... I bought it!

Let's rock and roll on this thing. Im in chatsworth. You available for.consulting for a fee?.
Thx
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post Jul 19 2025, 11:28 PM
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I thought headlights had to be so high. Those look low.
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post Jul 19 2025, 11:42 PM
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QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jul 13 2025, 10:15 PM) *

Someone buy it so I don't! Though I do have a spare Boxster 6-speed just laying around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd love to get my hands on that thing. A few key changes and it'd be one of the best hot rod 914s out there.
Tell you what, YOU buy it and I'll help you make it your dream car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Chris, you've already got 2 of the best hotrods 914s out there! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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QUOTE(Chupee @ Jul 19 2025, 09:31 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jul 13 2025, 11:15 PM) *

Someone buy it so I don't! Though I do have a spare Boxster 6-speed just laying around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd love to get my hands on that thing. A few key changes and it'd be one of the best hot rod 914s out there.
Tell you what, YOU buy it and I'll help you make it your dream car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

OK.... I bought it!

Let's rock and roll on this thing. Im in chatsworth. You available for.consulting for a fee?.
Thx


faaark yeah. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
i'd love one of these things parked next to my banana skin pulling 1.8.

chalk and cheese. get up in the morning see what mood you are in sort of thing.
well done.
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post Jul 20 2025, 05:22 AM
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QUOTE(Chupee @ Jul 19 2025, 08:31 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jul 13 2025, 11:15 PM) *

Someone buy it so I don't! Though I do have a spare Boxster 6-speed just laying around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd love to get my hands on that thing. A few key changes and it'd be one of the best hot rod 914s out there.
Tell you what, YOU buy it and I'll help you make it your dream car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

OK.... I bought it!

Let's rock and roll on this thing. Im in chatsworth. You available for.consulting for a fee?.
Thx


Farout! Congratulations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Jul 20 2025, 07:06 AM
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QUOTE(Chupee @ Jul 19 2025, 08:31 PM) *

QUOTE(tygaboy @ Jul 13 2025, 11:15 PM) *

Someone buy it so I don't! Though I do have a spare Boxster 6-speed just laying around... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
I'd love to get my hands on that thing. A few key changes and it'd be one of the best hot rod 914s out there.
Tell you what, YOU buy it and I'll help you make it your dream car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

OK.... I bought it!

Let's rock and roll on this thing. Im in chatsworth. You available for.consulting for a fee?.
Thx

@Chupee - First, big CONGRATS! I love your car! I'm in Petaluma so not exactly a convenient location but... Hell's yeah, I'd love to talk with you. No fees, please.
And I'm not sure what you may know about my builds but I like to believe I have a good handle on what works with H20 swapped 914s.
PM me and we can swap contact info. I look forward to talking and helping out however I can.
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Congrats on the purchase! Be cool to see what you do with it and get your impressions on the build, driving etc.

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