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| turbonet |
 Jan 6 2019, 11:03 PM
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I post this on the 914world facebook group but I still can't decide. Still looking for someone with that golden advice that makes me say "Yah, thats what I need to do"
I have a 73 Alaska blue metallic. Matching numbers. Its rusty but complete. Will need full restoration. I also have 78 911SC roller. complete minus motor and trans. It pretty nice shape save for cracks in dash and seats. I can only keep one. What would you do?? Attached image(s)  
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| horizontally-opposed |
Jan 6 2019, 11:28 PM
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Had a 1973 914 and a 1979 911 SC, but could only keep one. The 914 was probably worth $10k~ or maybe a bit more at the time. The 911 was worth $18k~. I reasoned that I could always find another nice 911 SC, but that finding another 914 like mine would be tougher. And I'd had it since I was 15.
I still have the 914. HOWEVER, if I were in your shoes, I'd keep the 911 SC and move the 914 on. Why? I'd much rather source and engine/trans/dash/upholstery than deal with a rusty 914...and you can always use the 911 SC as a bargaining chip to get into a better 914 down the road. Maybe a six conversion, or just a really (!) nice 914-4. Just my two cents… |
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| turbonet |
Jan 6 2019, 11:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 14-September 16 From: Vancouver Member No.: 20,398 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Jan 6 2019, 09:28 PM)  Had a 1973 914 and a 1979 911 SC, but could only keep one. The 914 was probably worth $10k~ or maybe a bit more at the time. The 911 was worth $18k~. I reasoned that I could always find another nice 911 SC, but that finding another 914 like mine would be tougher. And I'd had it since I was 15. I still have the 914. HOWEVER, if I were in your shoes, I'd keep the 911 SC and move the 914 on. Why? I'd much rather source and engine/trans/dash/upholstery than deal with a rusty 914...and you can always use the 911 SC as a bargaining chip to get into a better 914 down the road. Maybe a six conversion, or just a really (!) nice 914-4. Just my two cents… Use as a bargaining chip down the road....hmmmmmm....that's the exact thinking I'm looking for. |
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turbonet What would you do? Jan 6 2019, 11:03 PM
914-300Hemi Depends on the restoration budget. They are differ... Jan 6 2019, 11:22 PM Unobtanium-inc Yeah, like Hemi said, it depends on your budget. ... Jan 6 2019, 11:35 PM VegasRacer Why are you in this situation? Budget? Time table?... Jan 6 2019, 11:57 PM RickS I happen to have both and they are very different ... Jan 7 2019, 12:11 AM cali914 Let your wife choose. Otherwise pick the one that ... Jan 7 2019, 12:15 AM
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Let your wife choose. Otherwise pick the one that... Jan 7 2019, 01:42 AM cali914 I hated my 1980 sc with only 180 hp sold it and we... Jan 7 2019, 12:17 AM turbonet I suppose I should mention I have a 79 SC and a 74... Jan 7 2019, 01:41 AM DaveO90s4 Can you address and solve the issue that is causin... Jan 7 2019, 02:21 AM billh1963 From a financial sense it would make more sense to... Jan 7 2019, 05:39 AM mepstein
From a financial sense it would make more sense t... Jan 7 2019, 06:27 AM Mark Henry
From a financial sense it would make more sense t... Jan 8 2019, 08:56 AM SteveL If you are for sure keeping the 79 SC, and it is a... Jan 7 2019, 07:23 AM EdwardBlume IMHO - Sell them both.
If you can't decide b... Jan 7 2019, 07:43 AM campbellcj ^ I agree that selling both to raise funds for as ... Jan 7 2019, 09:07 AM TravisNeff Do you want a resto project, or something that run... Jan 7 2019, 09:16 AM bbrock Well, you asked what would "I" do so her... Jan 7 2019, 09:44 AM ValcoOscar WOW...I'm sure your head is spinning from all ... Jan 7 2019, 10:05 AM RARE 6 Depends on your idea of fun. If "fun" i... Jan 7 2019, 02:26 PM North Coast Jim
I post this on the 914world facebook group but I ... Jan 7 2019, 03:33 PM mtndawg I've owned 1 '82 SC and 3 914's, I als... Jan 7 2019, 04:01 PM Rand What was the name of this forum again? Jan 7 2019, 04:21 PM 74ravenna Well, you have to ask yourself two questions;
1) ... Jan 7 2019, 04:53 PM preach So you have 2 914s and 2 911 SCs?
Sell the projec... Jan 7 2019, 05:01 PM dr914@autoatlanta.com If you can only do one, since it would cost the sa... Jan 8 2019, 08:33 AM horizontally-opposed ^ Gonna have to agree with the above.
If you hav... Jan 8 2019, 12:21 PM turbonet UGH!!!! So many valid points!... Jan 8 2019, 02:40 PM Freezin 914
What was the name of this forum again?
IMPO, 914... Jan 8 2019, 06:57 PM Unobtanium-inc If anyone wants to really put themselves in this g... Jan 8 2019, 10:30 PM turbonet
If anyone wants to really put themselves in this ... Jan 9 2019, 12:54 PM |
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