Toby's 3.6 914-6 Options

[bwilless]

I've tried contacting Brad about this car, but he must be out of town or just busy. So I thought I'd ask the population. I'm interested in buying Toby's 914-6. I searched the board and Brad made a comment . . .

"It needs about 10k worth of work to make it cherry (paint+body work/wiring/cooling)"

Does anyone know the basis for this statement? Are there wiring issues, or could it be done better/nicer.

What about the cooling issue? Does it run hot, or could the cooling system be done better?

What about the body work/paint. Is it chipped up, or is there damage that needs to be fixed?

Any information would be appreciated. I'm not necessarily looking for a cherry car, but I don't want to have to put allot of money into it to start enjoying it right away.

Thanks,
Brian
Tempe, AZ

[Dave_Darling]

AFAIK, the cooling system is in good shape. It was crap for a while, but Tobias had the cooler replaced and some real ducting and such made. I forget if it has a fan on the cooler--if not, it will need one for traffic situations most likely.

Body: Again, AFAIK, it's solid. But it's UGLY! Nasty 70's paint scheme--white with the black/grey/silver stripes. I don't think the paint is in very good shape, but what I remember is just that it's older paint that needs some care. (Or a total repaint if you don't want that nasty paint scheme!) The front deck lid may still have the louvers cut into it, which aren't needed. I don't remember the 916 bumpers being fitted all that well.

It only had a roll bar last I saw; a cage would probably be more appropriate.

Does it all add up to $10K? Not sure... But it's a heck of a deal either way!!

--DD