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shoguneagle |
Aug 22 2017, 03:18 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
I am in need of advice. At this stage of life I find it very difficult to ask since this involves something I have really enjoyed but have to give consideration to the real world realities.
I am considering selling my Porsche 914-Sixer which I have had as a hobby for the last 12-15 years. We have been through a lot together in building, parts location, and conversion to a 3.2 Carrera 1987 engine, a lot of new/rebuit parts, some differences in heating and cooling systems, etc. In sum it is a rolling chassis which has been brought to line, painted, and currently licensed in Oregon. It has numerous changes, additions, and improvements over the years which are to many to mention at this stage. We have even been through a theft of the car and all the parts (new and used) to complete a 916-GT. Car was recovered but the entire stock parts stockpile was stolen. The problem is that I no longer have the deep interest in finishing the car; WHY? Time has caught up to me in attitude, interest, health and physical aspects. My concern is whether to sell the entire car, part it out, or just let it set in the garage. I could continue to work on it but this seems to be a little self-defeating. This dilemma requires me to seek advice. So here I am !! What are your thoughts? Please be open and practical; I have not said too much on this forum since I have enjoyed every aspect and gained knowledge from all the members. Frankly, I do need advice on this problem Thanks Steve Shogun eagle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
Mueller |
Aug 22 2017, 10:17 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Hey Steve,
As you know I just got fed up one day and sold my 914 and pretty much everything related to it. Even gave a co-worker all my 914 related posters and toys. I kept one 1:43 914 and my plaques from the International 914 meet we went to and I think the 1st WCR event. (and tee shirts I kept) Missed the cars, missed the people, 7 years later I get the chance to pick up another 914 so I jumped on it. I have not worked on it in over year, I trip over boxes in the garage that have 914 related parts in it and at least once a week I think of selling it all again. I often wonder if I just wasn't meant to have a running and driving 914, 99% of that is my fault for taking shit apart and constantly changing my mind and direction. Almost put the car up for sale 2 weeks ago, wife talked me out it so I started to work on the 1.8 motor again, ordered a few more parts for the rebuild, once each box comes in hopefully it triggers a few hours worth of work on the motor until it is done. Age is slowing us all down, I hate being tired however if I don't force myself to work until 11pm after being away for almost 12 hours for work and my commute I'll never get anything accomplished (shop time is after dinner and the dishes are done). The weekends are hit and miss due to family..not complaining, it is what it is. Would a build party help you in any way to get thing done and motivated? I know it wouldn't work for me, I am too unorganized and nothing would get done since we'd spend half the day looking for crap! One thing that does keep me going is seeing and hearing stories of guys that are way older and still out there fabricating and building cool projects. |
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