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Posted by: Aidan Dec 26 2017, 10:33 PM

Greetings, I am new to your board but not to the make or model. I have decided to build a 914 for my daughters 16th birthday. Contemporary logic is always buy the best car you can afford, however I can do all the work and its a father daughter project so we will be buying the most rust free car we can find, as put some sweat equity into the project.

I look forward to being a positive member, making new friends, and learning from the vast knowledge base.

I will pour over the classifieds, craigslist, etc etc, but I am looking for a candidate if anyone has leads.

Thanks for having me/us.

Posted by: Blue6 Dec 26 2017, 11:26 PM

you're a brave soul putting a 16 year old in a 914 for her first car.

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 26 2017, 11:37 PM

Welcome to world, my 16 year old has a '73 914, same deal except father/son.
Personally the 914 is a safe car when driven sensibly.
What is FWB? Fort Walton Beach?

Posted by: Aidan Dec 26 2017, 11:37 PM

We live in a small coastal town in North Florida. No Interstate driving, highest speed limit in town is 45mph. The traffic is not bad. She dosent need 10 airbags, abs, active braking, and crumple zones to be safe. As for the rest of it, she wants to build something with dad, and Id prefer a 914 to a bug.

Posted by: Aidan Dec 26 2017, 11:39 PM

Yes, Fort Walton Beach

Posted by: mepstein Dec 26 2017, 11:39 PM

Buy the blue roller for sale. Add engine and trans. You will have a fantastic car for way less time and money than a typical restoration.

Posted by: RoadGlue Dec 27 2017, 12:02 AM

Posted by: Mikey914 Dec 27 2017, 01:52 AM

Welcome, You are in the right place. Both of my boys have 914's. And there is a long story about why I'm "mikey914" , but time spent working on these cars together will really be well spent.

Posted by: rick 918-S Dec 27 2017, 05:18 AM

Really the best forum the two of you could be a part of.

Posted by: Cairo94507 Dec 27 2017, 09:38 AM

Terrific plan and fun for you and your daughter. With her sweat equity she will respect the car and take care of it too. Don't rush to grab the first tub you see - they become available often and like Mark says, the blue one for sale presently is a good clean example based upon the photos.

However, with any purchase I would still lay eyes on it to make sure it is what you want and there are no hidden issues. These cars are old and rust as you know is their sworn enemy. Get a clean as you can find chassis and your build will be much easier.

Welcome and have fun. Oh, we love pictures and freely give advice and occasionally make fun of stuff. It's never personal. Cheers. Michael

Posted by: Calwaterbear Dec 27 2017, 10:06 AM

The added plus: none of her friends will be able to drive the manual transmission. My kid went to college with a manual, never had to worry about everyone always borrowing her car!

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Dec 27 2017, 10:12 AM

sounds like a great experience

Posted by: cary Dec 27 2017, 10:29 AM

My son is here from NYC for the holidays. While we were driving back and forth to the hospital to be with Super In Law, he mentioned the same thing. Never thought of it.

Both my sons drove 914's thru High School in rural Montana .................
No real issues. One dented fender, slid off the road while shifting on an tree shadow (ice).
One speeding ticket (pretty tough to do in MT., bad day, $5), that was the 70 hp car. One broken clutch cable.
Only problem I see living in Florida is that the top will be off most of the time at school and her friends will want to climb all over the car. Not Good. Hoods dent pretty easy. Doug's has dents on the roll bat from people walking on it. LOL.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 27 2017, 10:30 AM

Welcome....

It is great to see her have interest in cars and working on it. My plan is to have my twin girls more vehicle/shop knowledgeable than most boys in their classes. Even my wife knows how to change a tire if she had to.

Posted by: pete-stevers Dec 27 2017, 10:46 AM

Go to it man! Any time spent with the kids is an investment in the future!

Posted by: gandalf_025 Dec 27 2017, 11:25 AM

My dad co- signed the loan for my 914-6 at the dealership
when I was 18..... 18 year old boy with a 6 was far more
a risk ... Still have the car in my 60’s.... I’ll never sell it.

Posted by: Dr Evil Dec 27 2017, 12:00 PM

Very cool to have you guys. You are in the right place and there is bound to be folks close to you that can help when needed. I hope that I have this opportunity in 11 yrs when my son is 16.

Posted by: somd914 Dec 27 2017, 01:28 PM

My first 914 was intended to be for our son when he turned 16, passed along from a close friend of the family. Since it was not a practical car for him given a classic in the snow, salt, rain, and high-school parking lot, I took possession of the car and will be passed along to him when he can manage it with a garage of his own. However, for the last 6 years he has been driving it, working on it, appreciating it, and looking forward to full-time ownership.

Our kids grew up with manual tranny cars cars on the road and track with none of the nannies of today's tech-laden vehicles. They do their own repairs/mods, except my daughter, but she hangs in the garage and at least appreciates the work. All adults now with no accidents or senseless violations. She will be a better driver with this experience.

And I agree Cairo, spend extra if need be to avoid rust. And feel free to post photos and details of potential cars for feedback.

Welcome to the "World".

Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 27 2017, 01:40 PM

Be aware that Porsche 914 ownership is addicting, YOU may end up with "her" car!!

Posted by: simonjb Dec 27 2017, 01:41 PM

Aidan, I am a big car fan and got my first car in 1975 when I was 14 in NZ - My uncle helped me restore it and get it road worthy. I drove it up and down the driveway until I was legal at 15 to drive. I'll never forget that car. I also did some very stupid things in that car. Priceless.

So I understand the sentimental aspects and the great father/daughter aspects also. However, 2017 is a different time and place, no matter where you live. Its the other crazy person you have to worry about. Today, in my personal view, having any 16 year old have a daily driver without airbags is a risk that you really want to consider very carefully. If its not her daily driver then thats ok. Airbags were mandated in 1998, so there are many used cars out there with airbags.

Just my two cents worth, and not in any way imposing on your own judgement and views.

Posted by: Aidan Dec 27 2017, 10:41 PM

Thanks for all the kind words, advise and welcome wishes. I have been working on a spreadsheet for the build, and starting a budget. Of course my daughter is poring over pictures. She is leaning towards a silver car. After painting my last E30 in Polaris, I swore Id never do another silver car.....OMG I hope she changes her mind.

Posted by: Drums66 Dec 28 2017, 01:04 PM

....WELCOME!,good fortune with the project.....

Posted by: bbrock Dec 28 2017, 02:43 PM

She obviously has good taste, so you might be SOL

Posted by: 914runnow Jan 15 2018, 04:00 PM

Some of the Colorado folks chimed me in your wants..
go to Concour Laguna Blue here...it is too much of a temptation..
so the price is lowered...ad updated..PM me with questions..or send your # too..Thanx Rx

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jan 16 2018, 06:30 AM

Welcome to our World
I'm in DeLand, got a few parts and a little knowledge and a couple of cars.
Good tubs are hard to find. A roller from the the other west coast costs under $1K to ship.
We used to have a kid here named "Grasshopper", I shipped him a tub and it has not been used. I believe this car is near Atlanta.
Grasshopper is Berry Fuller Jr.
Berry Fuller Sr. Has the tub, I have a message from him I'll try to get in touch with him.

Posted by: Kansas 914 Jan 16 2018, 07:15 AM

Here is the Laguna Blue shell Rex was talking about.

It is a stunner - just gorgeous.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=321578

Posted by: LowBridge Jan 16 2018, 07:26 AM

.. this is a great community and my son drives my 914 from my teenage years.. we spend a ton of time working on it together.

find the one you know you can complete in a rsasonable amount of time because they grow up so dam fast

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Jan 16 2018, 07:46 AM

Grasshopper was from Valdosta GA
Not far at all from FWB.
Was that the car with the beck body work?

Posted by: 914 Ranch Jan 16 2018, 12:12 PM

No Beck body work, just a yellow roller. Not much rust.