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Should I or Shouldn't I, 914 conversion |
thetaxca |
Dec 4 2021, 01:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 4-December 21 From: Canada Member No.: 26,132 Region Association: None |
Hello forum! new member here!
I recently purchased a 1973 914 2.0 all original (except for modified dual exhaust and requisite back bumper) with zero rust that has 128K miles. Paint code L30 Light ivory (but is pretty white). It has original paint which is desperate need of being redone. I have always wanted a 914 and this car as more than met my fantasy, however at 60 years old, it is becoming more and more difficult to get in and out of so I am thinking of selling. I have 3 options that I am seeking advice on wanting to maximize my investment: 1) sell as is. I paid $15K 2) repaint (engine & glass out) and sell ($8K quote) 3) I have been offered a 3.0l rebuilt flat six with a 915 transmission (all working perfectly) for $12K that my Indy mechanic says he make work in the 914 for about $8K. Looking for some advice from the experts out there. Thanks |
Arno914 |
Dec 8 2021, 10:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 233 Joined: 13-May 20 From: near Frankfurt, Germany Member No.: 24,260 Region Association: Germany |
"Zero rust"?
There is a reason when the sail panel vinyl is missing on a 914. The most unlikely reason is that it came as a "non appearance group" option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) If the car has little rust and runs good, than my advice is: Keep it, enjoy it and invest in some cavity protection or leave as is and sell it. Cheers, Arno (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/up.picr.de-24260-1638981592.1.jpg) |
Gatornapper |
Dec 8 2021, 10:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,215 Joined: 22-September 17 From: Woods west of Richmond, VA Member No.: 21,449 Region Association: South East States |
Ditto.
George says there is no 914 ever w/o any rust. I believe him. There are those where all rust issues have been corrected. GN Oh- I'm 76 and while I do it more slowly, have no problem getting in our out of my 914 or my Cayman S..... "Zero rust"? There is a reason when the sail panel vinyl is missing on a 914. The most unlikely reason is that it came as a "non appearance group" option. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) If the car has little rust and runs good, than my advice is: Keep it, enjoy it and invest in some cavity protection or leave as is and sell it. Cheers, Arno (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/up.picr.de-24260-1638981592.1.jpg) |
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