So...need some help to decide the fate of my '72, To convert or keep original Options

[NARP914]

So I found this pretty clean and I've been kicking the idea to do a conversion to a 6 or just get this running as is with a better motor. This is a '72 with 1.7L motor, found this in San Diego a few months ago and seems to have a bad cylinder, according to the previous owner. Finally got around to getting the brakes done and at the time I was just going to get it running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Since I've had plenty of time to think about this car, I was wondering if a 6 conversion might be something to consider. My question for all those out there that have done a conversion... how much of a pain is it to do one and are parts readily available to finish a 6 conversion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Just like to get some feedback from all those out there that have gone down the path to the darkside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Thanks in advance,

Eddie

[NARP914]

Thanks for the information on doing a conversion. I'm still up in the air about moving forward or not. I have bought some stuff along the way just in case I go down the darkside. Have my Fuchs already, picked up a 2.2L 6 motor and the tranny on this car is solid from what we were able to look over. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

This is not my first 914, but the body is in such good shape and that was the main reason for picking this non running car when I bought it, had a great foundation to build a 6 on. I'm going to start picking up some more parts and see if this is what I really want to do. Besides, I can always sell off what I won't use. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif)

Any good source for metal GT flares out there or does someone have a set they want to sale? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)

-Eddie

P.S. The NARP name was available when I signed up... I'm on Club Narp as well and by dumb luck, I signed up and became member #914 to that site..."how you like them apples???"