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Posted by: geno999 Aug 26 2014, 09:22 AM

Here is my latest Porsche 914 GT Build it has been under construction for the past 120 days. The car has been gone through from the ground up. The color is BMW estoril blue code 45 base coat clear coat paint complete with a red interior new dash top and face. All new steel flares butt welded. The motor is a 2.0 2056 cc type 4 with FFI. 100% remanufactured with all new German parts. The transmission was completely rebuilt. The five lug conversion has been completed. Completely rebuilt and reinforced rear trailing arms with new 911 front struts hubs and big red calipers. The electrical system has been completely gone through and everything is working as it should. New re chromed bumpers and new rubber tops. Nice Fuchs 16” wheels and new tires. All new weather stripping was installed and the removable hard top has been rebuilt. I have pictures of the complete build start to finish if you need more pictures. The car sold 23,500.00 looking for a custom Build ? Gene Rice 801-859-6706


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Posted by: matthepcat Aug 26 2014, 10:38 AM

Gene,

If you are offering restoration services, I am pretty sure you need to register as a vendor on 914world. Great looking cars BTW.

Posted by: deputydog95 Aug 26 2014, 04:50 PM

Are any of these cars for sale, or just an offering to do restoration?

Posted by: earossi Aug 26 2014, 08:15 PM

The blue one is my car and is enroute to me in Chicago. The orange car was delivered to another guy, also in Chicago. Not sure who got the white one. The guy who does these cars does them one at a time. He is a hobbiest that does these "restorations" one at a time out of his home workshop in Salt Lake City.

Good guy to work with and he will give you pretty much whatever you want. On my car, I put in a 911 front suspension along with larger Boxster brake calipers up front. I also had him reinforce the trailing arms since I am contemplating a 6 conversion down the road.

The flares are steel and he does a nice job on welding them onto the car.

Both engine and tranny were refreshed. The engine was fitted with 96 mm jugs which gives you 2056 cc.

Though he quotes 3 to 4 months to complete a car, mine took a little bit longer since I made a number of changes to the build requirements.

Though I believe he will work with a donor car from the buyer, he does have an "ample" inventory of 914's from which you can choose.

I was very satisfied with his skills in doing my car. Can't wait for it to arrive the end of this week.

Posted by: deputydog95 Aug 27 2014, 06:14 AM

Why is this car listed in the for sale section on Samba at $26k?

Confused.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1683027

Posted by: Zimms Aug 27 2014, 06:45 AM

The last line in the ad states: This one sold but I can have you one in 120 days.

Posted by: Hoppie944s2 Aug 28 2014, 06:46 AM

Gene is a great guy. He is in the process of building one for me. He keeps you posted on your build and sends pictures on the progress.

Posted by: MG 44 Aug 28 2014, 07:24 AM

Hello,

Is it possible to offer a car with this level of restoration for $ 25000 ?

Posted by: deputydog95 Aug 28 2014, 07:50 AM

I understand that...

But why put up a for sale ad for a car that isn't for sale? Shouldn't this be a sponsor link or something?

Posted by: Larmo63 Aug 28 2014, 11:01 PM

Not to be too picky, but on the blue car, the red seats are reversed. Look at the headrests in the window. They are supposed to follow the rear hood line.

Posted by: siverson Aug 31 2014, 12:32 PM

> the red seats are reversed. Look at the headrests in the window. They are supposed to follow the rear hood line.

huh? One is reclined, one is not... ?

-Steve

Posted by: bcheney Aug 31 2014, 10:22 PM

Gene your work looks fantastic! The blue car is stunning!!

Posted by: Garold Shaffer Sep 1 2014, 07:54 AM

Look at the bottom line of the head rest you will see the angle of it. Notice how it it is wider on the left end and narrower one the right end, that means it is the drivers seat. The narrow end should be towards the middle of the car.




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Posted by: lonewolfe Sep 1 2014, 01:45 PM

Beautiful work Gene! These cars look amazing. I've been working on my for a couple of years in my spare time which I I don't have nearly enough of these days. I think the price is about right for how much work goes into restoring one of our cars. It is very labor intensive and every little part really adds up over time. My hat is off to you Sir!

Posted by: Larmo63 Sep 1 2014, 04:10 PM

There is a right and left seat back. They follow the trunk "hump" line.