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How bad is this rust? |
1973Porsche |
Sep 30 2017, 10:32 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 39 Joined: 4-February 12 From: Texas Member No.: 14,086 Region Association: None |
So I'm on the fence about selling my 914. I discovered that the rust on my car was worse than expected. At this point I'm not sure if I can afford to fix the car properly but at the same time the car does bring me a good amount of joy. I posted these pictures on a 914 page and was told it was bad. Here's what I would like to know. Roughly how bad is this rust? Could I just por15 it and just enjoy the car as is for now? Finally how much do you think it's worth in the current state? Any advice is appreciated
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Unobtanium-inc |
Oct 1 2017, 05:31 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,202 Joined: 29-November 06 From: New York Member No.: 7,276 Region Association: None |
One thing to consider before making this a "parts car", you can always repair it wrong. I know this is sacrilege but long before most Porsches were worth anything people were just fixing them and driving them. I've seen it all, even street sign floor pans, you name it. Every car doesn't have to be perfect to be fun. I would much rather see a car poorly repaired than scrapped, generations from now you will be thanked. I think of all the 356's and 911/912's that were scrapped because they "couldn't be fixed". Well the ones that weren't scrapped are now being fixed, and the values of the cars will absorb the work. So please don't scrap another Porsche. Buy the replacement panels, buy a Mig welder and make a mess out of it, and then drive it!
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