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srreality |
Jul 14 2015, 07:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Colorado Member No.: 18,957 Region Association: None |
I've run across a Porsche 914, 1972 vintage I think, with 1.7-liter engine. There's actually two cars involved, the primary and a parts car. The primary's body work and paint work, including rust elimination are finished. The car is partly disassembled, with the engine/transaxle out. The engine has low compression on one cylinder, so a rebuild is called for, either partial or complete. I believe I can handle reassembly, swapping parts, installing new ones where necessary, etc. but can't do an engine rebuild. I propose to stick with fuel injection (repaired as necessary) and a straight-forward rebuild, reusing what makes sense and renewing otherwise. I'm trying to "ball park" what that rebuild might cost.
This will be a winter time project for me, as I have the space, the time (I'm retired) and maybe the inclination to finish what someone else started. I saw this forum and decided to ask a more knowledgeable community for thoughts, advice and warnings.............. |
rick 918-S |
Jul 15 2015, 07:19 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,471 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
If your looking for a project to occupy your winter it could be fun. If your looking for an investment it is very difficult to build a 40 year old car and make money these days. One thing is sure. the 914 is a fun car and you won't meet a nicer group of people. I say buy the car and fix it up. If you break even fine. If you drive the car and attend an event or gathering it is likely you won't want to sell anyway.
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