Need advice on picking up an abandoned project, Just how much of a masochist am i? Options

[2mAn]

Some of you who know me, know that I've been on the hunt for a long time, sometimes aggressively, sometimes not at all. I recently missed a chance to pick up a extremely loved -6 conversion that was driving but needed love. I now do canyon runs with that car as my friend picked it up. This has lit a fire under me again, and theres a good chance I might be able to make a straight trade for my current fun car.

Heres the stalled project.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=320529

Just needs the cooling system, the fuel system and a million other little things done... lol

The question is I currently have a finished, running and driving car. Its a blast, but I also live in CA where its a headache to have a car that doesnt contain the OEM motor. I just finished getting this headache done, and I am basically clear for about a year. However, Im not sure I will get a chance to make a swap for a car I want.

I also have a few questions regarding some of the high level needs that the car is going to need.

#1 The Cooling system. I dont want hard lines running underneath the car, I dont really want them running down the center tunnel inside the car. I recall the longs being an option, can both lines be run in the pass side long?

#2 Fuel System. Its a 74 so it should have a fuel injected setup, is the OEM tank easily able to convert for a high pressure pump, or is the pump running external from the tank?

...and finally... is it worth getting rid of the car now, just a few months after finishing it to jump at this opportunity, or do I wait?... I've got a baby coming in February (1st one!) and I think I would have to be nuts to get rid of my fun car for a project that likely will take me well into the summer before I can finish it.

So... how stupid am I for considering this?

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[76-914]

Your best bet is to buy a 914 and convert it yourself. Almost everything you need to convert to a Sub drivetrain is now available so you won't need to weld, prefab, etc. Just bolt it on. I'll send you some links where you can get some experienced support if you go this route. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)