New purchase '72 914-6 conversion, What should I do with it? |
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New purchase '72 914-6 conversion, What should I do with it? |
BK911 |
Sep 9 2014, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 672 Joined: 19-February 04 From: Rocky Top, TN Member No.: 1,674 Region Association: None |
Just took delivery of a '72 914-6 conversion and am a little disappointed in the car.
PO told me no accident or rust damage or repair, but the front end clearly has some poor repair work done to it, as well as lots of remaining crinkles in the pan. Alignment all looks good and the car tracks well, but I did not get what I thought I bought. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=219849&hl= Some pics: Beautiful car, until you really look at this: The lower left and right corner threaded bosses look like a bad boob job. Unfortunately I did not notice in time and am now stuck with the car. So trying to figure out my options. I paid $14k plus $1800 shipping and import fees, so say $16k invested. I have the '70S engine sold (pending payment) for $10k. That leaves a roller and $6k on the table. Now what? Sell the roller? Part out the car? I can use some of the parts for my '72 1.7. Build up a 2.4E with parts I already have and keep? Or sell with the 2.4E engine? Or ???? Please help!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
billh1963 |
Sep 9 2014, 08:36 AM
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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 |
Right now you are disappointed and not thinking clearly.
Do NOT sell the engine. At $10K you are getting taken. Get one of the good body guys in this forum to replace the truck pan and any other damaged metal. After 40 years there are few 914's that don't have some story (be it rust, accident damage, etc.). The car has some nice parts and once properly sorted is a $20K+ car. Real 914/6 heat exchangers are $$. You also have a 5 lug conversion, real Fuchs, real oil tank, and other bits that add up to BIG money. Bite the bullet, fix the damage, and you will be MUCH further ahead in the long run, I assure you. Once again...do NOT sell the engine. |
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