Line on a '73 914-16, Opinions? Options

[HighDesert914]

Greetings Amigos! Checking in from NM.

I was offered a 1973 914 with a 916 body kit. White. A daily driver. Odo shows 126K - probably around once. Trunk is slightly rusted through, but the ride looks sound overall. Wheels and tires are very good. Headlights pop up. Dash is rough. Vinyl isn't great but I am trained in vinyl repair. Selling price is $1000.00

Are there any weak things to watch for? What do y'all think?

Thanks!

[Elliot Cannon]

As with most older Porsches, RUST is the biggest issue. Check the area under the battery. You want to look at the longitudinal channel. Quite often there is a hole that rusted through from battery acid. Take off both rocker panels and check the outside of the longs as well. Chances are when you remove the rocker panels about 4 or 5 pounds of dirt will spill out. Pull up the carpet and remove the back pad behind the seats. You will likely find rust EVERYWHERE. It's usually a case of not if you'll find rust but how bad it is. Check the base of the pedal cluster. Some pictures would be nice. $1000 sounds pretty good for a running '73, it just depends on how much rust is found. Post some pictures, we'd love to see the car.
Cheers, Elliot
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