need advice restore or part out, what should i do Options

[dm65]

I have a 72 that's been in storage for over 30+ years and has rust to the point the doors don't close very well. I would like some opinions on whether I should restore it or part it out.

Wanted to restore for my first granddaughters 16 b-day but she doesn't seem to have interest in it at 11. These cars have never been flashy but I thought she would kinda like it....

Well anyways what would you do if this car was yours?

What should I plan for cost?

Injectors been missing for 30years so it may need a rebuild plus it has 99000 miles on it

Interior is in nice conditions. No tears

Also is anyone from Ohio

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[mepstein]

~$30-$50K to restore.

[dm65]

~$30-$50K to restore.

You are kidding Right! I can't see it costing that much with me doing 90% of the work.
Not really the kind of guy that would hire it out except for maybe the engine rebuild due to the machining..

Have you done one? Did it really cost that much? Or does this look that far gone

[mepstein]

~$30-$50K to restore.

You are kidding Right! No
I can't see it costing that much with me doing 90% of the work. Just the replacement sheet metal, parts, materials, paint, ect will be well over $10K - not including the engine, trans and suspension.
Not really the kind of guy that would hire it out except for maybe the engine rebuild due to the machining..

Have you done one? Paying to have one done right now.
Did it really cost that much? Yes
Or does this look that far gone. If the doors are touching, then yes, the "backbone" of the car is gone and is the most major repair you can do on a 914.

You see a fun, cute, sporty little car with great memories.
Your 11 year old grandaughter sees an ugly, smelly, rusty piece of junk on 4 old tires.

Good luck with whatever you decide. I love these care as well.

[dm65]

I appreciate all of your opinions and yes it would be nice to find a Donner body that was solid
But I am not sure how many of those are out there.

Hard decision to make because I have had it for so long and it sucks finding out
You stored a useless piece of scrap....

[dm65]

I appreciate all of your opinions and yes it would be nice to find a Donner body that was solid
But I am not sure how many of those are out there.

Hard decision to make because I have had it for so long and it sucks finding out
You stored a useless piece of scrap....

Thanks lots of good info here glad you told me about it.
The car is in primer and I had to move from another location last year. Yes it needs cleaned and
I need to empty it out and look over the whole car. I'm sure it has cancer in other areas just not sure how much.

Just thought it would be nice to see it on the road. Don't really think it will bring much value on the market in this condition nor restored.

I had considered getting rid of it but not much demand for them around here for parts or other wise
Not sure if its worth parting out either. Go through the trouble then can't sale the parts wouldn't be good.