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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 22-April 13 From: ohio Member No.: 15,797 Region Association: None ![]() |
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 Dave ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 404] ![]() ![]() Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Car Hoarder! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Unless you are glutton for punishment and are willing to spend a couple of years of all your spare time and money on this car then you should not even think about it. Other than potential fond memories there is nothing special about this car that warrants dedicating that amount of resources on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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T4 Supercharged ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,091 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Sentimental value or not, find a running 914 with as little rust as possible. Take the "better" parts from your current 914 and install on the running car, then sell the rest of the parts and enjoy the drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
I did exactly that and after nearly 20 years of telling myself "I'll get it running this summer", I parted out/scrapped the rusty 914 and now drive and enjoy my "not quite so rusty" 914 LE every day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 22-April 13 From: ohio Member No.: 15,797 Region Association: None ![]() |
I appricate all the advice and opinions... i will have to give this some thought ..maybe another 30 years ....just kidding
Does any one recognize the rims? I agreee with it not safe for a new driver... 30 miles west from Cleveland Ohio Nice to see the photos of restoration going on Once I have it cleaned up is there a spot on here for parts For sale? New to the site and really haven't looked it all over yet Once again thank you Dave |
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