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Posted by: greenie Aug 24 2008, 08:06 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking about another teener... just gathering facts on a six conversion.

This car is currently listed, it looks to be a first rate job.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280257914205

Even with my free labor I don't think I can build one for the buy it now price they've listed?

Any opinions are appreciated!

Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 24 2008, 08:26 PM

Guess you didnt see this one ;sold in 2 days
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=87240

looks nice , if you like the color.

Posted by: angerosa Aug 24 2008, 08:50 PM

Look at the last picture. Is that oil drips on the muffler?

Posted by: shaggy Aug 24 2008, 09:12 PM

dosent look like the hood fits too well either...

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 24 2008, 10:22 PM

I've really got no business critiquing a /6 conversion....but that's never stopped me in the past .

1st, it's got no heat. That may be ok in the desert, but I'd love to be a fly on the wall when you tell The General, "oh, by the way......"

2nd, I don't like the oil cooler placement. I really like the look and function of the GT style cooler with the cutout in the bumper. The layout on that car looks to really impact front trunk space, but that may not be a concern to you.

Not real excited about the stance either.

Also, will a car you buy have to meet the standard you set with the green car....even if it isn't finished? Maybe you should buy it so we can have a Teener Tuesday and pick it apart some more - kinda take the pressure off the green car.

Posted by: greenie Aug 24 2008, 10:55 PM

QUOTE(KELTY360 @ Aug 24 2008, 07:22 PM)

I've really got no business critiquing a /6 conversion....but that's never stopped me in the past .

1st, it's got no heat. That may be ok in the desert, but I'd love to be a fly on the wall when you tell The General, "oh, by the way......"

2nd, I don't like the oil cooler placement. I really like the look and function of the GT style cooler with the cutout in the bumper. The layout on that car looks to really impact front trunk space, but that may not be a concern to you.

Not real excited about the stance either.

Also, will a car you buy have to meet the standard you set with the green car....even if it isn't finished? Maybe you should buy it so we can have a Teener Tuesday and pick it apart some more - kinda take the pressure off the green car.

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 24 2008, 11:22 PM

QUOTE(greenie @ Aug 24 2008, 09:55 PM)

Posted by: sixnotfour Aug 25 2008, 12:53 AM

no heat and carbs .
here's a little inspiration


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Posted by: Todd Enlund Aug 25 2008, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(greenie @ Aug 24 2008, 06:06 PM)

Posted by: greenie Aug 26 2008, 11:28 AM

QUOTE(Todd Enlund @ Aug 24 2008, 10:45 PM)

QUOTE(greenie @ Aug 24 2008, 06:06 PM)

Hi Guys,

I'm thinking about another teener... just gathering facts on a six conversion.

This car is currently listed, it looks to be a first rate job.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280257914205

Even with my free labor I don't think I can build one for the buy it now price they've listed?

Any opinions are appreciated!

I dunno Curt... I could have a DAMN NICE car for $23K and free labor.

Disclaimer: I have not done a /6 conversion, and I have never driven my own 914.

Is this car EXACTLY what you want, or are you going to throw even more $$ at making it what you want?

I agree with Kelty360, the oil cooler is a crap job. Makes me wonder what other shortcuts might be there...

I don't think it's for you (at least not at the buy it now price). I think you'd be happier doing your own. Even if you end up putting a few more $$ into it.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Aug 26 2008, 11:35 AM

QUOTE(greenie @ Aug 24 2008, 07:06 PM)