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?

[Brad Roberts]

People are starting to move to the later 911's for race chassis' (964/993)

I know what I would do in this case.

Quickly find out what states dont recognize Ca. salvage titles and sell it out of state with a clear title from that state.

I personally have not gone thru this process but know of people that have. Ca. used to issue salvage titles when the wind blew. I forget which states... but several of them close by (Nevada/AZ/Utah) dont "except" the salvage title and will issue a new clean one.

Then sell it for 13-14k. IF IF the engine doesnt have broken heads studs and the such.

I buy 911SC targa's around here running for 6500$ and up... lots and lots of warn out SC targa's in this area.. I buy them straight from the repair shops before they even make it to the classifieds.

B