914-6 project identity crisis!, not sure what to do |
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914-6 project identity crisis!, not sure what to do |
Bob Wolcott |
Jun 21 2005, 12:25 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 18-May 05 From: McMinnville, OR Member No.: 4,096 |
I began this restoration project in '97 and it has spent the last several years in storage. I began with a factory six and some of the following things have been done...
Steel flares added (factory) Body dipped and de-rusted 2.7 liter motor built to RS specs w/ MFI 7 & 8" x 16" fuchs New konis leather interior (factory look) brake upgrades blah blah blah... I know if I ever get this thing done it will have a reasonable amount of value and it will somewhat justify the pile of cash that has been dumped into it. However, lately I have been getting the urge to do some more agressive modifications like a roll cage, performance seats, and so on... How adversely would this impact the final value of the car? I am not doing this for the money of course, but it makes it much easier when the investment carries forward some residual value. I'm sure that someday I will get a hankering to do another restoration project and this would most likely provide the seed money. Anyone have thoughts on this? I'm really not in tune with the 914 market so I'd be interested to hear. Thanks, Bob |
RON S. |
Jun 21 2005, 07:14 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
Bob,
I've lived your story. Started my project in '98.I bought my original 6 for $1000.00. Car was completely shot.Previous owner even had it converted to a 4cyl. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) I figured WTH.try a resto anyway since it was left for dead. I've steadilly worked on it for 7yrs.now,always using my own labor,and buying parts off of other people's abandoned projects.That's how I've kept my costs down. My original aim was a 2.4l,pair of webers,and RIDE.Yeah well,this project has taken more dips and turns than a ballet dancer,but I'm glad to see what i've ended up with after all the effort. Thing is ya gotta determine what'll work best for you.You gotta live with the end result. Just keep twisting the wrenches, Ron Attached image(s) |
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