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| Chris914n6 |
  Jul 12 2019, 02:40 PM
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Jackstands are my life.  Group: Members Posts: 3,337 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
So I picked up this 71 from a local member, who just wanted the 1.7L block and tailshifter for his racing pastime. Currently looks like a burnt chicken nugget but is the special order Gold Metallic underneath. Interior is missing, all rubber & plastic is sun destroyed, but the chassis is solid.
Currently debating if I should buy the original 1.7FI eng/trans while I still can and spend beaucoup time and money on a full resto (needs a new everything), or use up some of my parts stash (2.oFI & side shifter, 2 seat interior & 6x15 cookies) and build a car I’d want to drive a few years before needing to sell it off in 5 to 10 to fund retirement. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-431-1562964002.1.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-431-1562964003.2.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-431-1562964003.3.jpg)(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-431-1562964003.4.jpg) |
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| Dave_Darling |
Jul 16 2019, 11:59 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California 
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The wheels are likely purchased onesey-twosey as the owner found "deals" or damaged one. They're aftermarket, and likely by different manufacturers.
The car is a money loser. It will not be worth the money you put into it in 5 years. Probably not in 10 years. Maybe in 20? Hard to tell, my crystal ball is foggy. If you want a project to mess with and enjoy the work on, and you're OK with not making your money back, go for it. If you are a super smart shopper who can get great deals on everything, and can do all of your own work (especially body work, welding, paint) then you have a better chance of making your money back. But if money is one of your top priorities, you probably need to find another car. --DD |
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