 Would this be a good 914 to purchase?, Interested in trying to get this but I really don't have much expiriance with work on any cars. |
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| cplego7 |
 Dec 8 2011, 02:09 AM
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Hi I'm new the webstite basicly because I'm wondering if this car would be very restorable? And what it looks like it may need. If I get it, I'm wanting to fix it up enough to run, fixing the majar rust, and try to prevent the rest from getting worse for the next few years. I asked for a few more pictures and in the pictures a few of the pans will need replaced. The only thing I'm worried about is the rocker panel area. I am a beginner with working on cars but I'm willing to learn and work on it. Thanks! For any input.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1974-Porsch...13#ht_500wt_948 |
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| monkeyboy |
Dec 8 2011, 10:29 AM
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That car would be a massive project for an experienced restoration guy. I hate to be negative, but if you haven't restored a car before, this one is likely to be too large a project to get finished.
I'm not saying you couldn't, but I know I couldn't and I have seen a lot of projects like this that got overwhelming and abandoned. I'd start with a more solid car. If you are looking to pick it up, there has to be better cars in your area. If shipping is OK, look west. |
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| sfrenck |
Dec 8 2011, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(monkeyboy @ Dec 8 2011, 11:29 AM)  That car would be a massive project for an experienced restoration guy. I hate to be negative, but if you haven't restored a car before, this one is likely to be too large a project to get finished. I'm not saying you couldn't, but I know I couldn't and I have seen a lot of projects like this that got overwhelming and abandoned. I'd start with a more solid car. If you are looking to pick it up, there has to be better cars in your area. If shipping is OK, look west. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Again, it's worth it to put the money into shipping a low rust car from the west instead of paying to fix the rust from the east (I, unfortunately, didn't go far enough west with mine). At least get in touch with Brad Mayeur. He'd be one of my first stops if I were close. Brad Mayeur 914 Limited Inc. 1162 N. Byerly Hills Dr. East Peoria, IL. 61611 309-694-1797 |
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cplego7 Would this be a good 914 to purchase? Dec 8 2011, 02:09 AM
johannes "Quit driving it in 1987 when the right rear ... Dec 8 2011, 03:05 AM
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"Quit driving it in 1987 when the right rear... Dec 8 2011, 04:57 AM billh1963 Look on this site for some project cars....there a... Dec 8 2011, 05:46 AM sfrenck
Look on this site for some project cars....there ... Dec 8 2011, 07:51 AM Tom_T
Look on this site for some project cars....there ... Dec 8 2011, 06:01 PM carr914 "Engine ran great in 1987" :D :D
Tha... Dec 8 2011, 06:45 AM Garold Shaffer :agree: with the others, that is a parts car at b... Dec 8 2011, 09:53 AM tod914 74 copper metalic... probally the only one in exis... Dec 8 2011, 09:59 AM poorsche914 At least get in touch with Brad Mayeur. He'd ... Dec 8 2011, 11:27 AM mtn flyr By the way, welcome to the madness! Lots of k... Dec 8 2011, 10:35 AM aharder :agree: this is one you should walk away from... Dec 8 2011, 10:37 AM mrholland2
Hi I'm new the webstite basicly because I... Dec 8 2011, 11:42 AM jcambo7 It's better to run away from that than to walk... Dec 8 2011, 07:06 PM timofly :agree:
With all of the above. This one would co... Dec 8 2011, 07:53 PM |
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