Funding a conversion by parting out a running 911 Options

[anthony]

I keep thinking that this is the cheapest way to fund a 914-6 conversion. Am I crazy?

For example I've seen a 75K miles 911SC advertised (with a salvage title) for $10K. It looks good in the pics. So I'm thinking that you keep the engine for a 914 and part out the rest of the car.

First, what is the value of a low mileage 3L engine?

I figure you can get $1500 for a known good 915 transmission.

At that point do you sell the rolling chassis to someone that wants to make a track car or do you part it out piece by piece?

What's the going rate on a 911 rolling chassis in good condition?

[anthony]

This is the car that got my mind working:

http://www.craigslist.org/eby/car/10624652.html

I realize that a $10K car is on the high side for making the economics of this work. It seems like a nobrainer if you can find the right car at $6K or $7K.

If it has a solid top (no sunroof) the racers might want it.. problem is: very few people are building 911's for racing right now.

Because of the economy or because of something going on in the 911 racing scene?