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| dm65 |
 Apr 22 2013, 08:15 PM
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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     [attachmentid=382404]   Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| billh1963 |
Apr 23 2013, 02:49 PM
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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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| poorsche914 |
Apr 23 2013, 03:32 PM
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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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| dm65 |
Apr 23 2013, 04:29 PM
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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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| poorsche914 |
Apr 23 2013, 04:36 PM
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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 |
QUOTE(dm65 @ Apr 23 2013, 06:29 PM)  Does any one recognize the rims? ... Once I have it cleaned up is there a spot on here for parts For sale? Rims are Riviera style. There is a Classified Ads section HERE which can also be accessed from the home page of these forums. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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Posts in this topic
dm65 need advice restore or part out Apr 22 2013, 08:15 PM
mepstein ~$30-$50K to restore. Apr 22 2013, 08:20 PM
dm65
~$30-$50K to restore.
You are kidding... Apr 22 2013, 08:35 PM mepstein
~$30-$50K to restore.
You are kidding ... Apr 22 2013, 09:29 PM dm65 I appreciate all of your opinions and yes it would... Apr 22 2013, 09:41 PM dm65
I appreciate all of your opinions and yes it woul... Apr 22 2013, 10:08 PM scotty b pay a shop and yeah, it's going to run that fo... Apr 22 2013, 08:44 PM dm65
pay a shop and yeah, it's going to run that f... Apr 22 2013, 09:01 PM kg6dxn
pay a shop and yeah, it's going to run that ... Apr 22 2013, 09:06 PM scotty b If you have real experience with metal fab then ye... Apr 22 2013, 09:12 PM scotty b :blink: Do as you wish, but I'd avoid a Donne... Apr 22 2013, 09:45 PM ThePaintedMan
... but I'd avoid a Donner body if I were you... Apr 22 2013, 10:11 PM Jeff Bowlsby Hi Dave, glad you found this place. ;)
The photo... Apr 22 2013, 09:50 PM GeorgeRud My experience is that teens often end up with the ... Apr 22 2013, 10:08 PM Dasnowman
I have a 72 that's been in storage for over 3... Apr 22 2013, 10:26 PM rnellums If you do decide to go the parting route, there is... Apr 23 2013, 07:54 AM gothspeed I started with a fairly good example and have good... Apr 23 2013, 08:20 AM 76-914 there are plenty of good rollers out here. especia... Apr 23 2013, 08:20 AM Dr Evil Where are you in Ohio? I live south of Pittsburgh,... Apr 23 2013, 09:49 AM brant buy a 5k running car in good condition, that doesn... Apr 23 2013, 10:11 AM veltror If I am doing mine then ....... Apr 23 2013, 12:13 PM dm65
If I am doing mine then .......
Nice man I ha... Apr 23 2013, 05:07 PM halmil You should NOT put a kid in this car with horrible... Apr 23 2013, 02:16 PM JamesM It could be done, if you search on here you will s... Apr 23 2013, 02:18 PM billh1963 Rims are Rivieras.... Apr 23 2013, 04:36 PM dm65
Rims are Rivieras....
Please tell me more
Are... Apr 23 2013, 04:43 PM mepstein
Rims are Rivieras....
Please tell me more
Ar... Apr 23 2013, 05:26 PM SirAndy You can find a pretty rust free roller here on the... Apr 23 2013, 05:01 PM tdgray
You can find a pretty rust free roller here on th... Apr 24 2013, 11:56 AM dm65 I will most likely part it out or sale it has a wh... Apr 24 2013, 06:25 PM two-strokejohn Welcome to the forum Dave. I live south of Columbu... Apr 24 2013, 06:56 PM |
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