To Far Gone to Restore??
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To Far Gone to Restore??
This '72 is located close by, and I'm willing to buy it, but is it too far gone to restore??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BARN-...item3a5d629717
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BARN-...item3a5d629717
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This '72 is located close by, and I'm willing to buy it, but is it too far gone to restore??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BARN-...item3a5d629717
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BARN-...item3a5d629717
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...2110692-a.html
listing is frank....beyond rust and the car has body "cancer"
nothing is ever too far to restore, but your budget for this rather so so edition (imo, no debate intended) would have to be huge , and your wallet would have to be very deep indeed.
besides the body....you have no idea as to whats need in the engine/trans dept.
buying something close by (to me) has never seen a good reason for buying a classic....better to search out something in better shape and trailer it/ship it back....but only personal views.
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Have to agree with Mr. Raspberry. I've seen worse brought back, but you'd likely be better off buying a good tub with many missing parts for the same money, unless you're an experienced metal fabricator. But, since you're asking us, I'll assume you aren't.
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thankfully people are doing this so I can see these great results!! There isnt gonna be anything like that in my future 
betting north of 50 also for the jobs on that website I would bet quite a bit north
betting north of 50 also for the jobs on that website I would bet quite a bit north
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If it was an RS, no. If it was an S, still probably no. But a T???
(Actually thinking I should look for similar here locally to transfer all the mechanicals and trim pieces to the zero rust faux RS I've just stripped down.)
(Actually thinking I should look for similar here locally to transfer all the mechanicals and trim pieces to the zero rust faux RS I've just stripped down.)
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I agree with all the above posts. Very little of that car would be "original" when you're done. I do really enjoy the recent swarm of early car posts however, and this is the third one involving the above linked restoration shop. Thanks for sharing.
You would probably be better served buying one of their turn-key cars. Early cars are not cheap.
You would probably be better served buying one of their turn-key cars. Early cars are not cheap.
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The level of effort required to do a restoration may be well beyond any reasonable budget unless you were a wiz with welding. However, even with welding skills, you have a lot of panels to purchase to replace those really bad ones. As you have seen from others, this is a lot of effort for a T. I personally don't think it would be worth it for an S either.
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This thread is very relevant. An example of what can be done by the DIY'er, but still professionals are highly involved with paint and engine. Probably still more dollars invested than the finished value for a T. I love this stuff though. I've got a project that I'm waiting to sink my blood, sweat, and busted knuckles into.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...1970-911t.html
Brett
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...1970-911t.html
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....see my recent posting. seems to confirm what i have always believed: cheaper to buy power on the hoof, restorations complete.
basically (imo) the marketplace will not reward you for modifications, restorations, power add-ons, improvements in general...........
basically (imo) the marketplace will not reward you for modifications, restorations, power add-ons, improvements in general...........
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This thread is very relevant. An example of what can be done by the DIY'er, but still professionals are highly involved with paint and engine. Probably still more dollars invested than the finished value for a T. I love this stuff though. I've got a project that I'm waiting to sink my blood, sweat, and busted knuckles into.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...1970-911t.html
Brett
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...1970-911t.html
Brett
