Sell as a project or part it out?

[matt930s]

Preach on Brother...

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

You always look at these things through a body man’s eyes. Pelican is a DIY forum. The buyer of this car isn’t going to tow this car to you and open their checkbook. They are going to take it further apart, do the pan, and start fiddling with it.

[1979-930]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

I will definitely clean it up even though I view it with disdain. It had been under a cover for the last two years. I took it off back in August to photograph it and to make a listing. Then the wildfire broke out and burned for 100 days. Now there’s ash in all the door sills and other panels. You can see a line of dust in the bumper photos. I was very careful not to scratch the paint on removal, but never washed the parts (as one would prior to reassembly).

I may even put thebumper and headlights back on. Even though they have to come off for the repairs many people lack vision. It’s like staging a house. Someone can’t see themselves living there without furniture.

Agree. To get the most out of it you should loosely assembly the exterior and interior. It would be nice if the engine were in it.
But I understand not wanting to do that much work. When you're done; you're done.
The exterior paint and sport seats should tempt someone to want to fix the pan and get it running.

[Matt Monson]

The engine is in it. If you hooked a fresh battery up you could probably start it and drive it onto the truck. I ripped about 100# of stereo equipment out of it, so may have a short somewhere I don't know about. But I misspoke when I said I never drive it after I left it in Vegas. I drove it into the driveway when it was delivered. ROFL.

[1979-930]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

The engine is in it. If you hooked a fresh battery up you could probably start it and drive it onto the truck. I ripped about 100# of stereo equipment out of it, so may have a short somewhere I don't know about. But I misspoke when I said I never drive it after I left it in Vegas. I drove it into the driveway when it was delivered. ROFL.

Ahh. Adam's picture with the engine next to the silver car threw me off. Thought is was your picture on my phone.
If that's the case then definitely perform a light assembly and sell as a running project with new paint.

[911hutch]

I an see why you bought it.Nice car. Original Gulf Blue no sunroof coupe with Carrera underpinnings and a 3.2 bottom end. Not silver or respray red. today color sells.

You have it right. This car is perfect for the right DIY guy. If you are lucky and the engine just needs minor wrenching get the pan replaced, address the immediate mechanical issues your self and have it on the road this season and continue wrenching while you drive.Dump the CIS and play....

This works for a lot of DIY guys cuz it doesn't need that expensive trip tp the body shop for paint.

I agree for $15k sell the motor & etc and roll the rest back under the tarp.

But for the right customer that car should get you over $20K ,,, still hit.... but priorities reign

[juanbenae]

your opening line in the 1st post about being tired says it all. a part out unless you get mini coveralls for the girls is likely to require you have to get to work some. disassembly, shipping hassles, people expecting more than you described sounds like a ton of work that may end in a roller you can't move in the driveway.

i said uncle cause i did not need the hassles. the buyer of my car got a very good deal, but the rig-a-ma-roll of listing it, PPI's and all the BS makes it a good deal for me cause all ive got to do is trailer it 15 miles down the mountain, hand it off to a shipper and start shopping for something else.

since the check has cleared im already shopping!!

[Matt Monson]

Yeah Tobs, I’m tired. This being chronically ill thing has gotten really old. I can’t wait to move. Case in point... I reorganized the wheel and tire shed today and put a 914 up for sale. The fire has been out for 3 months, and you can see the ash that was on the wheels in the shed. All the cars are like this too. After 2 hours exposed to it, I had a full inflammatory attack and have been in bed ever since. Honestly, I can’t make these cars go away quickly enough.

Like I said above I would only “part out” some big stuff. I have an actual 1974 long block. I’ve got several sets of stock seats. I’d sell the sport seats tonight and replace the car with stock right now if someone pm’d me the right offer. I’m ready to move on. I can buy more cars later once I’m somewhere new.

[pnut_lee]

Originally Posted by nathanbs

What the heck are you going to accomplish with $25k?

This just shows the sub category of classes in the Porsche world. Some guys are happy writing a check for a $25k engine build or a high end concours paint job. Others like me know how to shop for bargain parts, do most of the work myself, and stretch every dollar. I know I could make that car an amazing driver for $25k and so could most of the other guys on this forum.

[Alan A]

Am I missing something?
It was painted but the holes weren’t fixed first?
Is that right or did I grab the wrong end of the stick?

Love the color btw.

[nathanbs]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

You always look at these things through a body man’s eyes. Pelican is a DIY forum. The buyer of this car isn’t going to tow this car to you and open their checkbook. They are going to take it further apart, do the pan, and start fiddling with it.

Originally Posted by pnut_lee

This just shows the sub category of classes in the Porsche world. Some guys are happy writing a check for a $25k engine build or a high end concours paint job. Others like me know how to shop for bargain parts, do most of the work myself, and stretch every dollar. I know I could make that car an amazing driver for $25k and so could most of the other guys on this forum.

Touché. I do say quite often that what goes into most of this is time more than anything else. Parts are still god awfully expensive but I suppose you are right if you are patient and strategic you can likely find a great deal. I just think of things like putting a good looking induction on the motor and getting it to run well with that induction is a pretty significant entrance admission. But I guess you’re right $25000 can get you going especially if you are handy in all other areas.

[911heaven]

[QUOTE=Matt Monson;11206581 I’m having a couple pm conversations due to this thread, about the whole project. I’m a little surprised nobody has asked (or commented here) about the value of early leather sport seats or a 3.2 “core” builder. I’m not going to dump the car to some $15k dreamer, but if I got $10k out of a bunch of the big stuff, I’d put the car under a cover for another few years as a roller.[/QUOTE]

Matt, I can see your point on parts. You are a lot like me in that I see every car vs the sum of its parts. Don't sell yourself short! Use your brain and part it out if need be, if more profitable -- keep the roller longer. You aren't going to move tomorrow in any event or even next month, even next year? Keep your wits and sell for a good profit if possible, and in the least amount of time it may require.

[Matt Monson]

Sale pending.

[Macroni]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Sale pending.

Congratulations!

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Sale pending.

This is the best news I've seen on PPMF in a L O N G time. Good for you Matt! Congratulations.

[Matt Monson]

Going for the hat trick here. I sold my 73 914 2.0l yesterday and my 99 2.5RS Impreza 5 minutes ago. 911 guy will be here in a few hours. He's an old customer/acquaintance from my Carquip days, and a Pelican. He would be a good home for it.

[NYNick]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Going for the hat trick here. I sold my 73 914 2.0l yesterday and my 99 2.5RS Impreza 5 minutes ago. 911 guy will be here in a few hours. He's an old customer/acquaintance from my Carquip days, and a Pelican. He would be a good home for it.

That's awesome. Could you sell my 72T and 2006 Ford focus for me while you're at it?
I need an M2 CS.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by NYNick

That's awesome. Could you sell my 72T and 2006 Ford focus for me while you're at it?
I need an M2 CS.

Maybe once I'm done. I've still got a tractor, racecar, and Cayman to sell.

[matt930s]

Happy for you Matt; never had a doubt.

[Matt Monson]

Originally Posted by matt930s

Happy for you Matt; never had a doubt.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

He made an offer, but it's not really where I want to be. It was nice to have a second set of eyes on the car and some outside input. He feels that the paint is going to need to be redone in some areas, and that's a hit of several thousand dollars. He's offered to let me sleep on the offer and decide if I want to market the car more legitimately as a for sale ad for more money, or just be out of it. I just don't know if I've got the energy for the clean up, ad work, and then the tire kickers. I've done so well on so many cars over the years, this may just be the one where I take a big loss and move on. We'll see.

[Unobtanium-inc]

Originally Posted by Matt Monson

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

He made an offer, but it's not really where I want to be. It was nice to have a second set of eyes on the car and some outside input. He feels that the paint is going to need to be redone in some areas, and that's a hit of several thousand dollars. He's offered to let me sleep on the offer and decide if I want to market the car more legitimately as a for sale ad for more money, or just be out of it. I just don't know if I've got the energy for the clean up, ad work, and then the tire kickers. I've done so well on so many cars over the years, this may just be the one where I take a big loss and move on. We'll see.

What was the offer? Since this is marketplace, and we are discussing what the car is worth. It might also sell the car. If you won't take X, but will take X + $3000, someone might say, "I'll take that deal."

---Adam