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> A few more that need saving, someone please buy these so I don't
Lilchopshop
post Aug 15 2023, 04:10 AM
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found this while doing my daily browse for stuff I don't need. can almost make out the VIN on one of them.

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/p...7653597894.html
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post Aug 15 2023, 05:16 AM
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$6k for 3 parts cars, I don’t think so.
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post Aug 15 2023, 05:30 AM
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I think these pop up from time to time, either these or some others on a nearby rust farm.

You ain’t kidding Mark, no paperwork either… (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

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post Aug 15 2023, 06:30 AM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 15 2023, 07:16 AM) *

$6k for 3 parts cars, I don’t think so.

But they are in “good” condition (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Aug 15 2023, 07:35 AM
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Google definition of "Good Condition":

Good. This means the vehicle has some repairable cosmetic defects and is free of major mechanical problems. The vehicle may need some servicing.

Lololololol
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post Aug 15 2023, 07:41 AM
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Indeed.

Right below that it says “Vehicle shall not snap in half upon any attempts to retrieve it from it’s final resting place”

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post Aug 15 2023, 07:45 AM
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Bring a hammer. Tap the car on that cowl. Watch it crumble to dust.
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post Aug 15 2023, 08:41 AM
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I know of a couple parts cars that I can get for free but I’m in no rush since the work to get them, take them apart, store parts and dispose of the carcass isn’t worth it to me right now.
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post Aug 15 2023, 08:59 AM
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Another sad story of someone thinking they are sitting on gold. Poor 914's probably had a chance 10-15 years ago.

They all probably have some good parts on them. Lot of work, storage, catalog and sell? No thanks.
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post Aug 15 2023, 09:25 AM
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we would always buy all cheap 914s but transportation costs kill the purchase every time.

QUOTE(Lilchopshop @ Aug 15 2023, 03:10 AM) *

found this while doing my daily browse for stuff I don't need. can almost make out the VIN on one of them.

https://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/d/p...7653597894.html

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post Aug 15 2023, 09:48 AM
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I think I went there years ago to look at a horrible 356, had pieces cut off I've never seen cut off. He also had three 914's, but I remember it was "take all 3".

I took nothing....
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post Aug 15 2023, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 15 2023, 06:16 AM) *

$6k for 3 parts cars, I don’t think so.


C'mon Mark, one of them is a 68! VERY rare. Like, impossibly rare.
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post Aug 15 2023, 08:28 PM
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Price is now 3500.
I used to when I was younger….but too far, and too much work for me.
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post Aug 15 2023, 08:47 PM
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Price is now 3500.
I used to when I was younger….but too far, and too much work for me.

Still one $ zero too many.
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post Aug 15 2023, 09:37 PM
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The red one seems to have a /6 style VIN tag, even though i can't read the vin number.

But it doesn't look to be the /4 embossed style tag.
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post Aug 15 2023, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Aug 15 2023, 10:47 PM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ Aug 15 2023, 10:28 PM) *

Price is now 3500.
I used to when I was younger….but too far, and too much work for me.

Still one $ zero too many.


You got that right!

I sort of get tired of situations like this where they really ought to be happy to have someone simply remove them for free. Especially without titles! And to insist that it’s a take all 3 deal.

I think the internet has created the situation where they see a decent car go for $30k so they think they have some sort of diamond in the rough on their hands and think it’s worth a pile of cash. The sad reality is that it’s not even worth the time and effort to part them out at the price folks are asking.


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post Aug 16 2023, 12:44 AM
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If they were over here in the UK, they'd be sold in a heartbeat at that price ($3500 for three) - 914 transmissions are $1500 each before anything else...
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post Aug 16 2023, 07:30 AM
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i recently parted out wheels, a short block of unknown condition, some crusty injection components and a side-shift transmission all from one car for a total of $2300. at $3500 for 3, i'm starting to get curious and, it's not that far of a drive for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) then again, i'm still far more naive and optimistic than most of you. maybe i'll just snap a bunch more pictures to confirm what all you nay-sayers are trying to tell me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)
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post Aug 16 2023, 07:51 AM
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QUOTE(Lilchopshop @ Aug 16 2023, 09:30 AM) *

i recently parted out wheels, a short block of unknown condition, some crusty injection components and a side-shift transmission all from one car for a total of $2300. at $3500 for 3, i'm starting to get curious and, it's not that far of a drive for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) then again, i'm still far more naive and optimistic than most of you. maybe i'll just snap a bunch more pictures to confirm what all you nay-sayers are trying to tell me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)


Not sure what your parts car cost you but here’s how I see it.

$1200 each base cost (rounded) for these 3 parts cars.

So now take your $2300 for parts sold - $1200 cost of goods sold

$1100 gross
Minus - time, gas, wear and tear on my vehicle/trailer to get them out of some field
Minus - time to part them out
Minus - time, gas, wear and tear to dispose of chassis
Minus - warehouse / store parts while trying to sell them
Minus - time to deal with any local pick up of large heavy parts
Minus - time to pack ship smaller parts and gas to/from shipping parts
Minus - taxes - I’m sure you wouldn’t want to stiff The Man on all that profit & income you earned (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

I’m not saying there’s no money there, but it sure depends on how you value your time, space, and personal vehicle operating costs.

God bless those that do it as a service to the 914 community - they sure aren’t getting rich doing it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

Now if there is a 914/6 chassis in there - that would change the math
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post Aug 16 2023, 07:58 AM
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I’ve done about 20 parts cars. Some I sold complete, some parted, some completely cut up. I’m sort of over it but if you haven’t done one, it’s a great learning experience and you help other people who need parts. So dive in if you want a new experience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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