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914World.com _ FS/WANTED: 914 Cars and Rollers _ 914 3.6 street car
Posted by: East coaster Jul 20 2010, 11:30 AM
I'm considering selling my 914 (can't believe I'm typing this!). I've owned 12 914's over the years and built this to be my idea of the ultimate streetable 914. My goal was to make it as close to looking like it came from the Factory as possible with an updated flavor.
There are many pics and info on this site about my build process but here's the high level details:
Base car was a 1974 Factory Silver 1.8 that had 42K miles and was stored in a temp controlled environment for 18 years. The car was stripped to bare metal, Steel GT flares butt welded and any rust was addressed (still has factory battery box!). An Engman stiffening kit was welded to strengthen the frame and it was given a bath in Glasurit GT silver paint.
A zero mile 3.6 six was installed utilizing a Patrick Motorsports bulkhead mount (welded). The 3.6 retained all the factory injection and electronics and runs primo. The stock intake was flipped, so no sheet metal was cut to make stock Injection fit. It breathes out through a set of Jet-Hot coated 1-3/4 European Racing Headers and a custom muffler with Boxster style center tip. The tranny is a 915 with every WEVO goodie available at the time (shift gate, bearing plate, 914 conv, etc..). It also has a factory limited slip installed and is actuated via a Rennshift lever. The cooling system is rather unique in that it utilizes a front cooler with a fiberglass plenum to channel fresh air into the cooler and hot air out through the sides of the wheel wells. It is very efficient and I've never seen the temps go anywhere near the red even when stuck in traffic on a 100 degree day.
The suspension is Carrera front end with Tarret sway bar and Koni adjustable shocks and the rear is stock with Koni adjustables and 165lb variable rate springs and includes a factory rear sway bar that I never installed but all body bracketry was welded for it. The rear rotors are early 914 (multi-pattern style) that were professionally drilled for 911 pattern. The wheels are 7x7 front and 7x9 rear and are factory units from a 2003 911. The tires are Continentals and should be replaced soon.
The interior was treated to a set of glove leather heated GT racing seats and a 911 style dash. It has an after-market center console that houses the Stereo (Kenwood head unit w/Polk speakers) and a custom 10" sub-woofer enclosure incorporated into the passenger footwell that does not impact passenger comfort. The Sound system is about as good can be expected in a 914. It's finished off with a Momo leather wheel and brushed stainless dash accents. It's modern looking, but not too far over the top (my opinion).
As in most projects, there's a couple things I never got to before driving it became a distraction. I never hooked up the electronic speedometer, I never hooked up the heated seats, although I did run a 12v bus to power them. I also never hooked up the driving lights. It is wired for them from the factory and the factory switch is installed, so I'm not sure why I never did it...oh well! The only other item that comes to mind is the backpad. It is currently just painted silver and I've been OK with that, but had always planned on covering it with something some day.
The car drives, runs, and handles excellent. The only problem I know of is a weird thing with the alternator light where it comes on at 3800 rpms and stays lit until you turn the car off. This began when I replaced the alternator a couple years ago. It doesn't seem to have any ill effects and the Alt seems to work fine. Some folks suggested it could be a funky regulator but that's pure speculation. It also has a blemish on the passenger side sail panel near the door handle. It looks like a rust bubble but it came up about week after painting and it hasn't changed shape/size in 4 years, so I doubt it's rust and more likely a chemical reaction of some sort. This area was bare metal and clean prior to painting, but assume rust and be happy when it's not! The area is about the size of a pea.
I'm entertaining offers over $25K. If you ever try to build a car like this your budget will far exceed that, maybe by double!
Posted by: East coaster Jul 20 2010, 11:32 AM
more pics
Posted by: East coaster Jul 20 2010, 11:33 AM
Posted by: mepstein Jul 20 2010, 11:40 AM
I'm halfway through a similar project. If I knew then what I knew now, I would have bought your car in a second. I'm sure it cost double to build even being careful with budget. Vinyl on the targa sail panel might cover up the paint blemish. I’ll be near Atlantic city in 2 weeks. Any chance I could take a look? Thanks, Mark
Posted by: East coaster Jul 20 2010, 11:42 AM
Posted by: East coaster Jul 20 2010, 11:48 AM
Posted by: East coaster Jul 20 2010, 11:49 AM
It's got a nice butt!
Posted by: wes Jul 21 2010, 09:30 AM
Im in love, Well done, If I had the $$
Posted by: kerry kohn Jul 21 2010, 08:14 PM
Great job. Very interested. Please e-mail me your contact number.
Posted by: championgt1 Jul 21 2010, 10:58 PM
One of my favs. Love this car!! 
Posted by: saul Jul 21 2010, 11:14 PM
Beautiful car!!! I'm very interested, please e- mail your phone #. Not a tire kicker.
Posted by: Mountain914 Jul 22 2010, 02:02 PM
Daaaaaang ! Methinks you aren't asking enough, but the market will decide. Awesome car!!! I haven't driven a 3.6 setup, I like the balance of power and weight with the 3.0, this thing must be POW-erful! I make up for the difference by painting mine yellow (ha-ha).
Nice job - and if you can't believe you're typing a for sale post - you will defintely regret selling it even more so!
Posted by: i love porsche Jul 22 2010, 02:12 PM
im drooling...if only it was in my budget!
Posted by: Cairo94507 Jul 22 2010, 03:14 PM
Just a spectacular 914; it is in my budget.... unfortunately a divorce isn't so I will have to just be content with my six that will need $30K to put together. Best wishes and some lucky SOB is going to have a wonderful car.
Posted by: U N S E E N Jul 22 2010, 06:13 PM
Wow that is just breath taking. Perfection. GLWS 
Posted by: East coaster Jul 22 2010, 08:17 PM
I've had many inquiries and I will respond to all. I was trying to see if there was interest in the car and it seems their certainly is! For all the folks who've tried to contact me, I apologize for my delayed response but I've had a very busy work week.....I will respond to all inquiries. I stated I'll entertain offers over $25K and now I need to figure out how to navigate through those offers and settle on a deal.
Thank you for all the interest and kind comments on the car...it really is an awesome 914 to drive. It's a shame the factory didn't have the 3.6 when they designed the 914...the torque is wonderful in this car.
Posted by: budman5201 Jul 24 2010, 01:13 AM
I've had many inquiries and I will respond to all. I was trying to see if there was interest in the car and it seems their certainly is! For all the folks who've tried to contact me, I apologize for my delayed response but I've had a very busy work week.....I will respond to all inquiries. I stated I'll entertain offers over $25K and now I need to figure out how to navigate through those offers and settle on a deal.
Thank you for all the interest and kind comments on the car...it really is an awesome 914 to drive. It's a shame the factory didn't have the 3.6 when they designed the 914...the torque is wonderful in this car.
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Posted by: howell914 Aug 6 2010, 11:47 AM
Did this car sell??
Posted by: caceo Aug 10 2010, 12:16 PM
Great job..... I am totally wrapt! This is one of the best..... Great work~
Posted by: spare time toys Sep 8 2010, 11:14 AM
Just bumpn a nice car TTT 
Posted by: howell914 Sep 8 2010, 11:58 AM
did it sell?
Posted by: East coaster Sep 20 2010, 08:16 AM
Still available......
Posted by: AZ914 Sep 21 2010, 05:51 PM
PM sent..
Posted by: WaideS Sep 22 2010, 11:15 AM
PM sent..
Do it Jason, do it
Posted by: MoveQik Sep 22 2010, 11:38 AM
PM sent..
I am going to hate you if you buy my dream car!!!!
Posted by: Gint Sep 22 2010, 08:18 PM
It's a really nice car.
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