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why is this car still for sale?, I drove it yesterday! |
vitaminC |
Dec 29 2012, 10:05 AM
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searching... Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 29-August 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,121 Region Association: Northern California |
Since I was heading down to San Diego yesterday, I stopped by an checked out this yellow '71. With a few exceptions, it's just as clean in person as in the pics. The exceptions being the trunks, as there is a bit of rust in both. The worst is in the rear as seen here:
Nothing penetrated through, but it was a bit gunky. There was just a small amount of surface rust in the pan of the frunk. I've read about tail- and side-shifters, and now understand why the former is best avoided. What's a rough estimate on what it would cost to swap out to a side shifter? Or, maybe it's something you get used to? There was no grinding into any gear, it was just very hard for me to find 1st. However, the engine was able to pull from a stop in 3rd, so I guess that says something good about the motor. Other little nitpicks are that the trim is still not completely installed, and it needs various adjustments (like the windows not sealing against the targa top). The engine was rebuilt out to a 2.0 (not 2056) by Tuttle(?), using the original cases and heads, and the final tuning was done at Benton Performance. Anyone have experience with them? I guess my question is, is there any reason not to buy this car? I think there is some flex in the price. Any good shops in the area that could do an inspection? |
vitaminC |
Dec 30 2012, 09:31 AM
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searching... Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 29-August 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,121 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks for the replies. I get that rust is bad. I also get that I don't want to want to spend $15k for a 'perfect' rust free 914, because at that price I'll take a 911SC instead. However, there must also be some value to having had all the mechanicals refurbished.
I'll check with the seller and see if he has any photos showing the car before it was painted, and perhaps that can provide more clues about the rust situation. |
brant |
Dec 30 2012, 10:58 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,641 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Thanks for the replies. I get that rust is bad. I also get that I don't want to want to spend $15k for a 'perfect' rust free 914, because at that price I'll take a 911SC instead. However, there must also be some value to having had all the mechanicals refurbished. I'll check with the seller and see if he has any photos showing the car before it was painted, and perhaps that can provide more clues about the rust situation. I feel like we as a group are being a little too harsh.. I agree that some investigation on the trunk sealer is in order. I will also say that fixing trunk rust is the easiest area to fix and the least concerning structurally.... have the seller pull the rocker covers and examine the jack points. to me personally the trunk rust (or lack there of) would not be a deal braker I would check everything else out and rebuilt motors don't necessarily add a lot of value I've seen many rebuilds blow up depending on the quality of the builder so for me personally... - this car is over priced - I would reserve my final opinion of the car until I used a flashlight in the hell hole and crawled underneath to inspect the lower firewall and pulled the rockers. - it might be a great 7K car if there is no rust concerns elsewhere |
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