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BYprodriver 08-30-2018 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson (Post 578348)
I didn't see this thread previously. I would never attempt to restore this catastrophe. An I'd be depressed and discouraged just to look at it.

Could make a nice parts car if the price were cheaper. No way it's worth $1000.

It is in Austrailia

bockster75 08-30-2018 12:54 PM

get after it
 
GO FOR IT! Life is too short to look for approval. You're going to enjoy the process. I've restored boats, cars, houses, you name it, and it wasn't always the best financial choice but it was the right choice for me. I took pride in every one of them and had fun doing it

rusty69911 09-22-2018 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian in Tucson (Post 578348)
I didn't see this thread previously. I would never attempt to restore this catastrophe. An I'd be depressed and discouraged just to look at it.

Could make a nice parts car if the price were cheaper. No way it's worth $1000.

not in the US,
but in Australia it certainty was cheap,
I think you guys in the US need to come visit and see how expensive a car hobby in Australia is haha
it is by far the cheapest boxster with a motor that I have ever seen,
remembering it had a complete motor with all accessories that I sold for $800 so pretty sure it was worth it,
I used that to buy a whole Audi 4.2 A6 for $900 which I sold $700 worth of parts off, free motor swap haha
the spare change went to buying a SMF conversion flywheel clutch for a 3L turbo v6 audi thus completing the conversion parts,
you cant buy a second hand trans for under 2k over here so I'm still in front,
it will always always be a bitsa but that's the fun,
got motivated and trimmed the front nose clip and welded back on, now looking less depressing...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads02...1537653701.jpg

rexcramer 09-23-2018 10:22 AM

A challenging project for sure. I will enjoy watching your progress. Safe travels.

rusty69911 10-06-2020 04:39 AM

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got a little bit closer, borrowed a mates mid lift to test fit the motorAttachment 22669

BYprodriver 10-06-2020 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rusty69911 (Post 625360)
got a little bit closer, borrowed a mates mid lift to test fit the motorAttachment 22669



Good on ya mate! :cheers:


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