I want to get her on the road again, but don't know where to start Options

[phillstek]

I've owned my '72 since for 20+ years and have lost count of the money I've spent on it. I gave up on her for 11 years and parked it after a '89 944 Turbo S caught my eye.

Anyway, the the 944's gone and it's time to get the 914 back out there, but I really don't know where to start or if it's even worth doing or even if I'm capable of seeing the whole thing though to completion.

I've done a lot of work on it and I love the car but the issues are many and not cheap. Also finding parts locally is virtually impossible as is the expertise and special knowledge required to keep her going reliably.

Some of the problems include: Car requires full re-paint. Needs re-wiring. Fuel tank has rust flakes that always blocked fuel filter. Transmission linkage needed adjustment constantly even after rebuild. Cracked windshield. Broken door handle. Half finished tubing and chassis stiffening (rear half done front section requires finishing). Some trim missing.

Some things that it has are: 2.4 E on Webers, GT flares, rust free metal, Fuchs 7's and 8's with 911 brakes, Turbo tie rods and front struts, Bilstien rear shocks and 180lb springs, rebuilt rear shift transmission, rear chassis stiffening kit.

I really don't know what I should do or where I should start although I do have the rear suspension out waiting for the Polybronze control arm bushes that I ordered. They needed replacing when the car got parked.

So,what should I do next? I need help, inspiration and parts.

All comments advice would be most appreciated, thank you

Phil

p.s. : pictures of car