Neighbor has a '70 Options

[Nogoodwithusernames]

So the other day an older gentleman neighbor at our new place stopped by and said he'd seen the 914 out front and proceeds to start a question with:

"Would you be interested in..."
My brain immediately assumed he was going to ask if it was for sale, but he followed that up with:
"acquiring another one? I've got a 1970 with a 2.0liter VW motor."

To which I said: "Maybe! The wife probably wouldn't be very happy with me but we just won't tell her."

I have not looked at it yet, I want to stop by this week sometime after work and get eyes on it.
Obviously the '70 make didn't come in 2.0 standard but no reason it hasn't been hot-rodded into a 2.0 at some point.
I am not sure if there are any special issues to look out for on the early models? I've got the '74 2.0 already and am aware of the hell hole check, sagging longs, and such. Will check for wiring hack jobs and just general condition of things.

I wasn't planning on getting another car right after moving, and just getting started with a fairly major remodel, but we will see... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

[mepstein]

Even harder to justify since you are in Cali with lots of better cars to choose from. That would even be rough for an east coast car.

[914_teener]

Even harder to justify since you are in Cali with lots of better cars to choose from. That would even be rough for an east coast car.

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I don't say this even half jokingly... probably best thing about that car is the original CA plates AND that there are both of them.

Other than that:

30k to do it right and if you do it yourself with a regular day job....5-8 years depending on your age and physical health.

Why not save you money and go after a better car?

The way that roller looks...the rear suspension is ready to completely fall apart.

Only my opinion and I'm glad you are here.... just trying to give a realistic effort estimate from experience for your consideration.