914/6 dilema, Chance to buy Ca. surviver Options

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I have an opportunity to buy a 1970 914/6 1 owner that has been sitting indoors for the last at least 10-12 years. It is in my garage right now but no money has exchanged hands. I`ve restored a `72 914 and a `88 911 so I have a pretty good idea of what I`m looking at. It needs quite a few things but mostly detail and clean up. Of course tires, engine comp. test, leakdown, fuel system reconition, carb rebuild, brakes. Lots of work, but I can do it all but the carbs, Does anybody have experience with Terry Beiker? Heard he`s the weber guru. Anyone have their`s done by him and can give me a ball park price? I know it`s a hard question to ask but these have had old fuel in them for years and don`t know about the shafts. This is a Ca. absolutelly rust free car, no dents. Optional silver and the optional 15" 5 lug Fuchs. Prod # 547. Now for the $64 question - the family wants 15k, I can easily see 4k in repair and that`s assuming the engine is good. Never raced, 110k miles. Love to do this car but 15k seems a bit much. I`m thinking 8-10k. These people know nothing about cars and don`t really want it. Chime in with your opinions! Will post some pics this weekend

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Thought I`d give you guys an update on a few things I`ve been doing with my new toy. Biggest question was engine condition - After sitting 10 years, a lot of soaking w/marvel myst. oil here`s what I came up with. I have a sneaky feeling this engine has had at least a top end job if not a complete rebuild at some time in it`s life. Remember it has 116,000 mi. on it. Had to put a starter on it, other one was really dragging. #1-150psi, #2-140, #3-155, #4-140, #5-145, #6-145. Nice! I think after getting some miles on it we`ll do it again, may see it even out a little but overall not bad. Also no leaks at the pushrod tubes, cylinders have that light, "I`ve been replaced" look to them. On the downside since it`s been sitting once I get some miles on some leaks may show up. I do have a possible rear main and front crank seal weep, keeping my fingers crossed. Flushed the engine and serviced it, I`ll service it again after I get a 100 or so on it. Used some cheap oil this time, next one get`s the Kendall 10w/40. Considering adding some seal conditioner also. Going to do an electrical check now, don`t know what works and what doesn`t. Take a look at the pic of the rear end. See anything out of place? He added the middle long reflector so thats gotta go. All the brakes are shot and will need to re-seal the m/c to play it safe. Have all new SS brake lines. All the shifter bushings are shot, I need to find the firewall bushing boot and cover too. Anyone have one they want to part with? Overall I`m really happy with what I found so far, not a whole lot to do to get it running - oh yeah, the carbs. Need to address that. Don`t have a game plan or the pocket book for those yet. Stay tuned.