Storage locker 914 oh what to do..., This is the car I found hidden in a seacan at auction Options

[FlippinEh]

Hi everyone! I've posted a couple times but I'm looking for some thoughts on my car, mainly some opinions on "what would you do?"

A bit of back ground... I bought the car in Sept 2015 at a storage locker auction. I had NO CLUE there was a car in the unit!


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There is some front end body damage and a few dents.


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Some typical hell hole rust and some rust / bad weld on the passenger side long (as detailed in one of my other posts.

To my surprise, the key was in it and after replacing the fuel lines... It runs! Felt so good feeling and hearing that engine behind me (even though it is only a 1.7l but it came from Texas and I do not believe it has the emissions control that the California version had so a few more hp.

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Fast forward 5 months and I cannot stop thinking about this car. I've had no time or money to put into it (Wasn't expecting it) but I am addicted to it!

I think it is time to get started on it. I'm thinking of stripping it completely down, welding (not me lol), body work, paint, and put back together. May take me years (hope not, I want to drive it!).

However, with the front fender the way it is and a few other things, I'm considering buying a roller for parts that is not too far from me. It's $1700 (Canadian so around $1200 USD) but not sure if I should go that route or piece-purchase the parts I need separately (may add up quickly)!

Still also undecided if I want to get it close to original or just do my own thing with it when it comes to the paint.

Any body have any thoughts or opinions on this dilemma? Any idea what my car may be worth as-is? I know future value would depend on the restore. What about the roller (which also comes with extra parts... I need the front bumper and passenger fender at least)?

Roller:
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Thanks in advance!

[jd74914]

I haven't bought one in a while, but the parts car seems overpriced at 1700CAD. It might be worth it depending on condition at Rick noted.

How's the interior of your car? It looks pretty nice from the pictures. You car has some shoddy patches on the lower longitudinals, how is the hell hole?

[FlippinEh]

I was thinking 1700CAD might be a bit high, he want's 1500 for the car (plus a bunch of parts) and $200 to transport it to me. I do need some of its parts for sure.

Besides the shoddy weld, the passenger side damage, the long, and the hell hole is a bit rough (will take a pic today), the car is in in pretty good shape.

I bought the locker to have a few more items for a garage sale when I was in-between employers. So was looking to make a couple bucks. But I don't think I want to sell the car as-is. I'm addicted to it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (and this great community). I'm working again so I can afford to start putting some time and money into it.

I think the pro's on the roller are: Body parts and odds and ends that I need.

Cons: I don't really have space for it for too long and the price of the roller (unless I can recoup some of the cost by selling what I don't need.)

My interior is in pretty good shape. The roller isn't. My car does have a bunch of parts with it that were removed by the previous owner in preparation to do body work. The roller he claims has very little rust.

My car does have a TON of paperwork with it, including documentation for importing it into Canada, previous titles and registration (the last owner inherited it).

In Canada, if a vehicle is found in a storage locker, as long as there are no leins, the buyer of the locker becomes the owner so I'm pretty sure I am safe from jail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks for the replies so far! Still looking for more opinions on "what would you do?" though a 914 forum membership may be biased as I think we are all addicted/obsessed with these cars! Also wondering opinions on my cars current value...

Oh, and I usually do keep a few things here and there that I find in lockers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Not everything is for sale (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[SirAndy]

In Canada, if a vehicle is found in a storage locker, as long as there are no leins, the buyer of the locker becomes the owner so I'm pretty sure I am safe from jail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Unless you're dealing with a stolen vehicle ...


But enough of the scare talk, enjoy your car!
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