Looking at a '70 model - talk me into / out of it? |
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Looking at a '70 model - talk me into / out of it? |
Mike McGrath |
Feb 22 2006, 02:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 5-December 04 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 3,225 |
I'm thinking of trading over my BMW 2002 for a 1970 914. Very little rust, nothing in the bad areas. Needs the seats recovered and some other minor repairs, but mechanically it's all there.
Here's my Q = with the 1.7, am I immediately going to end up looking for a replacement engine? I'm not planning to go bigger, necessarily, but I am nervous about stuff breaking and having a lack of decent repair parts. Would it be better to hold out for a later year model with a 2.0 and the better shifter? I'm trading one project for another, so I suppose I'm not really out any money (besides whatever I decide to put into the 914) and this will likely be more of a project and fun ride rather than a daily driver. Excited to be getting my second P-car! Thanks! |
rhcb914 |
Feb 22 2006, 02:15 PM
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member Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 3-February 04 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 1,626 |
Go for it!
I have a 70 and love it! When I was in the market for a 914 there were those that said hold out for that 73 or 74 2.0L and others that said find the most solid car you can with in your budget. I ended up doing the later and am very happy. I will admit that the first thing I did was convert to a side shifter. I drove around with the tail shifter for a year and even with new bushings it was like stirring a pot of jello. Just remember you can always drop in a 2.0L and update other parts later if you feel the need. I say start with a solid car no matter what year and go from there. Oh, and early cars are lighter. |
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