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> is this really a good idea?
rustyknife
post May 4 2008, 03:10 PM
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i've restored an 80 vw westy and a 68 vw single cab truck. i'm looking for a new project. i've lost a ton of $$$ on these projects but it keeps me sane. i like the look and history of the 914 and it seems that project-status cars are around for a decent price. does my previously-dented wallet prepare me for what's ahead if i go this route, or are we talking a completely different ball game?

i "restore" vehicles to make them safe and fun and usable, not showroom or anything like that.

what should a guy look for in a project car?
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post May 4 2008, 11:21 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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These cars feel amazing. One of the most fun cars I have ever driven... and I have driven many very $ cars. I have a picture of my son when he was three months old while we were in a Mercedes SLR, and another while he is in a Carrera GT. If I could buid a 914 or own one of those I would still choose my 914. Plus, no one expects it to be fast. You can make these scream and go around corners at much faster clips than most other cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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rustyknife   is this really a good idea?   May 4 2008, 03:10 PM
jasons   what should a guy look for in a project car? F...   May 4 2008, 03:48 PM
rustyknife   So expect Porsche parts prices. this sounds in...   May 4 2008, 10:57 PM
dw914er   So expect Porsche parts prices. this sounds i...   May 5 2008, 12:00 AM
jasons   So expect Porsche parts prices. this sounds i...   May 5 2008, 09:45 AM
Gint   So expect Porsche parts prices. this sounds i...   May 5 2008, 05:24 PM
jimkelly   get the rustiest one you can find - it will keep y...   May 4 2008, 03:48 PM
Pat Garvey   Here's what I would suggest. Rust, as with an...   May 4 2008, 10:10 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   These cars feel amazing. One of the most fun cars ...   May 4 2008, 11:21 PM
cwpeden   Rusty, Come out to Western Speedway May 11 and I...   May 5 2008, 12:10 AM
rustyknife   Rusty, Come out to Western Speedway May 11 and I...   May 6 2008, 11:12 AM
So.Cal.914   It is so true...Everytime I slide behind the whe...   May 5 2008, 10:28 AM
RJMII   Rusty, If I were in your position, I'd be ta...   May 5 2008, 12:29 PM
jaminM3   I am surprised nobody has mentioned the WCR that i...   May 5 2008, 01:44 PM
jonat127   If you asked a bunch of ice cream lovers if they ...   May 5 2008, 05:02 PM
ericread   The truth is that you can spend as much or as litt...   May 6 2008, 11:48 AM
KELTY360   OK, my standard rant that I've bored people wi...   May 6 2008, 12:38 PM
ericread   If we haven't convinced you yet... Then it...   May 6 2008, 02:24 PM
Cevan   Just drive one. I bought mine last fall and put a...   May 6 2008, 02:55 PM
rustyknife   i'm convinced. now to figger out how i'm g...   May 6 2008, 10:18 PM


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