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) |
Chris H. |
Sep 9 2014, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,031 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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BK911 |
Sep 9 2014, 12:30 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 |
Thanks Chris. $200 aint bad. But the work kinda sucks! Already have a car on the lift and one on the rotisserie. This one will stay as is until I get to her. As others have said, drive the pee out of her! Again, thanks for all the opinions. Talked me down off the ledge! |
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