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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) |
gandalf_025 |
Sep 9 2014, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,456 Joined: 25-June 09 From: North Shore, Massachusetts Member No.: 10,509 Region Association: North East States |
Maybe I missed something, but regardless of the crash damage.. Where is everyone getting that the engine is a real 70 S engine ?
All I saw in the ad was that it had S Cams.. Before everyone flips out, how about some documentation that it is really an S. Could be anything without a serial number. 10 grand for an unknown engine isn't unreasonable. Just saying... |
BK911 |
Sep 9 2014, 12:18 PM
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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 |
Maybe I missed something, but regardless of the crash damage.. Where is everyone getting that the engine is a real 70 S engine ? All I saw in the ad was that it had S Cams.. Before everyone flips out, how about some documentation that it is really an S. Could be anything without a serial number. 10 grand for an unknown engine isn't unreasonable. Just saying... I cant speak for everyone, but I am getting that the engine is a real 70 S engine because the car is in my shed and I verified the serial number on the case. 630xxxx. A real beyotch to see, but a flashlight and mirror did the trick. Any guesses as to value? No exhaust, induction or engine tin. |
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