Does anyone know this car ?

[cary]

I really want a 914 to rebuild into a long term keeper. This would be a total, down to the tub project 2-3 years worth. I know that I'll have $10 - $12k into a car valued at $7k. I've wanted one for 30 years.

I just saw this on E-Bay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=593920891

Does anyone know of this car ? Seller say's they work at Tweeks for summer job. One would think if it was any good. Someone there would suck it up.

I've looked at couple $2k cars, pretty ugly. Looked at one $8k car. To nice to take apart.
I want to refresh everything that needs it. And strengthen the entire chassis.
I get kind of attached to my P-cars.

TIA for the help ....... I really want a white car if anyone knows of one.





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Cary Kutter
77 Euro Carrera w/3.2
PCA Region - Big Sky

[campbellcj]

I could be wrong, but I suspect that maybe unless you do 100% of the work yourself (i.e. body & paint as well as mechanicals), a full "nut and bolt" resto will cost you well over $10-12K. It sounds as if you're looking to build a "concours" quality car. Unless you are really itching for that 2-3 year project, it might be better to spend the ~$8-10K to buy a "nearly done" car and then finish it up to your taste. Just a thought...

[Conrad W Peden]

I'm doing the full nut and bolt resto and at $6k I'm starting to put the car back together(right now completely dismantled) Got thing the car was basically free. $500, sold parts to make that back.

[cary]

Conrad, how "rusty" was the car to start with ? You do see some, "get this out here cars on Traderonline". But I would like "some" reusable parts. Ha Ha Ha

Mine will be a DIY job 100% ( excluding engine machine work ).

I'm going to build a rotisserie for working on the tub. So I can't see getting a real nice one, if I'm just going to take it apart.
Taking apart is what I'm looking forward too.
I know, I'm sick ........

Rust wise, is there any thing that can't be fixed ?

Are you going the "wax" all the knooks and cranny's to keep rust out.
I remember Roland talking about it.

I've always loved these cars. I just want the satisfaction of doings it myself, and the learning that goes with it.

Being that I'm here in Montana. Buying one is tough. I'm limited to Montana, Spokane & Boise. Nothing comes up. Can use my relatives in Portland/Vancouver. The ones we've looked at there are pretty tired.
I'm thinking of using Pelican's pre inspection service for LA cars ?????

TIA


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Cary Kutter
77 Euro Carrera w/3.2
PCA Region - Big Sky

[DDS]

Hi Guys:

Mine's a full nut and bolt resto here in Toronto, and I'll finish up in the 10-12K US range for sure including flares, gt stiffening, lots of welding, BBS wheels, reupholstery, SC front end, etc. Buying a parts car and going to Hershey helped keep the costs from going higher. It is taking about 1 year and I'm doing everything but the bodywork.
I should have bought a better car BUT the cost of finding one, shipping it, getting it into Canada etc... could have bumped me close to that figure anyway. I know every nook and cranny of this car, and it is done to my specs from a bare shell up which is important to me.
Cary, rust details in the pics.

[DDS]

forgot the signature.

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-- Dave
Pics of my '73 project here: http://members.tripod.com/mike4g/dds73_b4pics.htm

[cary]

Thanks for the encouragement, Dave.

I do think I'll end up with a 2.7 in mine in the long run. But that's after the car grows on me.

I do think I'll be taking a bodywork and welding class to improve my skills.
But can get help if I need it. Both welding and bodywork.

Thanks ........

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Cary Kutter
77 Euro Carrera w/3.2
PCA Region - Big Sky

[funnyguy]

So I'm buying this 74 2.0 that runs, but, doesn't. No power is getting to the tranny. But I'm not right away plannign on doing a "rip it all apart and start over" resto. I plan in dropping the motor and suspension to fix all rust. And then makign it run, you know. Am I wrong? My budget is about 3-4K into it. And I think I've budgeted that in what it needs.

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Mike Brancato
AIM: funnyguy00
ICQ: 9348858

[Joe Bob]

I have located close to 30 914s for rennlist and PCA members for the last seven years. I just found a perfect 72 that was an 8.5 on a scale of 1-10.....

Mike Ginter from Denver flew out and is driving it home as we speak. He paid $3700 dollars......

I have also shipped non running, non rusty cars back east as well. Shipping runs anywhere from 800-1500 depending on how far and whether it is an enclosed or open trailer or how fast you need it.

If you need help finding a car let me know. I am not a dealer, just a 914 nut....

[cary]

Thanks Mike. May take you up on that. My delivery will be on the high side. I live south of Missoula. Close to the edge of the earth, when it comes to shipping.

How much would not running save me ?
It's coming apart anyway. I want to freshen everything.

I want thank everyone that's responded. Both, here on the board and by e-mail.
I'm encouraged. I will find something.




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Cary Kutter
77 Euro Carrera w/3.2
PCA Region - Big Sky

[green71]

Cary,

I'm in Boise. If you hear about a car in this area, I'd be glad to check it out & send digital pics to you. They seem to pop up in the local paper (www.idahostatesman.com) every couple of months. Boise cars are nice because the climate is arid & roads aren't salted on the 2-3 days it snows each year.

cars.com is a resource you might consider in your search. Choose the option to "search for cars 1982 and older."

Good luck!

Mark

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1971 1.7l 914