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Posted by: larryM Oct 27 2012, 10:27 PM

OK - this project has been one of those Disneyland ride tickets

- money spent, enjoyment received -

if I go buy it, and install my 2.7 six & sideshifter - what's the top dollar any of y'all will pay for it, in the next 6 months - still needing paint, but otherwise together & running like a scalded ape, with all the goodie parts as advert ??????????

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=88855

just asking - where is the cash money ????

how much is a really nice conversion six worth ???????????

if it pencils out, i'll go make the offer

Larry M

Posted by: BKLA Oct 28 2012, 07:30 AM

speculative builds rarely make money...

Do it 'cause you want to...

I know of at least three really nice modified sixes that where $50k + and sat unsold for a long, long time.

Route 30 here in oregon had a nice 2.7 conversion with flairs that recently sold for around $16k i believe...

I sold my really clean and well finished Olympic blue car with flairs and polished 8x15 fuchs (unfortunately with a Motorshiester motor) for $20K.

but it took over 9 months....closer to a year... as I recall.

Still, you should buy it and do another build thread....

Posted by: gopack Oct 28 2012, 08:33 AM

Let me know if you are planning on swinging by today to take a look!

Posted by: Gint Oct 28 2012, 08:34 AM

Tough call...

As stated, totally speculative. And I'm not in the market for a 6 conversion. But I do watch what gets advertised here.

14k-ish? +/- Unpainted, less.

Posted by: patrick3000 Oct 28 2012, 03:07 PM

If it were on the east coast about 8k

Posted by: mepstein Oct 28 2012, 03:27 PM

Parting will bring more money. Unfortunately.

Posted by: roblav1 Oct 28 2012, 04:23 PM

I agree with Patrick. East coast about $8K. I'd offer him that, but I doubt he would be willing to take it. Problem is - at least a grand to ship.

Posted by: Gint Oct 28 2012, 08:32 PM

Did you guys read all of Larry's post? He's not asking about just Mark's project alone. He would put it together and add a 2.7 and a side shift transaxle, making a running driving 914 just needing paint. $8k? That's

Posted by: RFoulds Oct 29 2012, 12:01 PM

Conversions are not selling. Even a fresh build you will be seeling for 75% of what you spend.

Original cars, low miles, or fresh restorations are in demand now. selling for twice what they did 2 years ago.

Posted by: patrick3000 Oct 29 2012, 01:46 PM

QUOTE(Gint @ Oct 28 2012, 10:32 PM)

Did you guys read all of Larry's post? He's not asking about just Mark's project alone. He would put it together and add a 2.7 and a side shift transaxle, making a running driving 914 just needing paint. $8k? That's

Posted by: sixaddict Oct 29 2012, 03:59 PM

You have Gint telling you aint nobody listening to the details...It will take buying at 5K to make this a viable (but still marginally financial deal) for a flip. At 10K inbound you will end up with a 25K investment with paint. Dont you just hate it......
They are building Mopar replicas and gettting 40 to 50 for them....We are

QUOTE(larryM @ Oct 27 2012, 09:27 PM)

Posted by: 396 Oct 29 2012, 08:55 PM

Please allow me to drop my .02cents.
In my view, most buyers are affected / constrained in one way or another with the global economy......years ago,I would not think twice in dropping 1k on parts that 'i' might need.
After 4 years of this current administration- etc along with reduced 401 accounts...these types of transaction will need to have a good ROI.
Flame on..