Building Porsche 914 in Europe with some mods, Modified engine, wiring, interior - new project Options

[Pyetookh]

Hello all,
I was on historic motorcycles for years but was waiting for the right moment to switch to classic car instead. I was also searching classifieds for several years choosing the right classic car to buy. The main contenders were BMW 2002 and Porsche 914.

Unfinished project Porsche 914 appeared for sale not far away from my place some half a year ago. So I went there to have a look. Due to the personality of the seller and obvious intention to sell cheaply we agreed on buying price. Project is 75% finished and there are plenty of spare parts (He had a donor car). But some parts are missing too.
1. The main issue here is absolutely no history! The car was restored by professional car mechanic who died and all his pictures, notes, paperwork, receipts, documents are lost, stolen and missing.
2. My other problem is that I´m Central Europe based and my German is poor. So my only source of information is this forum in US. There doesn´t seem to be such enthusiastic fan base of 914s in Germany and it´s not much economical to order work and parts in Northern America for me.
3. I´m brave enough to do any welding or assembly jobs on my car but I don´t have much experience and I´m not very handy.

Despite all this I would be REALLY thankful if I get any support from well experienced guys here because I have all the commitment to bring another Porsche 914 back to the road.

This build will be for modified Porsche 914 – I would like to upgrade certain parts but rules for historic cars are stupidly strict in my country

I will really appreciate your help with the following:
1. There is 2.0 refurbished T2 bus engine in the car. That will be removed and sold as it is. From all the spare parts I have I would like to build 2056cc engine using my 1.7 crankcase and 1.8 heads (will need to source 2.0 crankshaft and rods, the right camshaft, 40 Webbers, 96 cylinders and pistons).
2. Car electrics – One is in the car but seems to be a bit messy. I have a complete spare one but it´s far from being perfect. I would like to remove FI wiring and add central locking, electric windows, DLR, intermittent wipers, electric windscreen washer
3. Car body is sound and recently resprayed. But I don´t like the colour and the rear wheel arches. Therefore it will be converted to GT flares, will be lowered and go on 16” 205/225 wheels. I would like to weld some reinforcement into the tub.
4. Car interior will need to be done from scratch – All the door window and targa roof trim and seals is missing. I want more like Sheel sport seats. Dashboard to be assembled. Foot pedals to be assembled and connected. New carpets installed.
5. I search for reliable and cheap European parts suppliers

So this is my mission and this is my car

Thank you and have a great day everyone

[mepstein]

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[Shivers]

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Congratulations. I can’t help with European parts suppliers, but we have members a lot closer to you than I am. Eventually they will jump in. We also have some fella’s here that are more international than I am and may have vacationed out your way and toured a facility that can help. I see what you mean about the rear flares, the world can always use another GT clone. A lot of 911 parts, as seen on the 914-6 will bolt up. The whole darn front suspension is one of these parts. Have fun with your build

[didenpx]

Greetings to Czechia!

[chmillman]

My other problem is that I´m Central Europe based and my German is poor. So my only source of information is this forum in US. There doesn´t seem to be such enthusiastic fan base of 914s in Germany and it´s not much economical to order work and parts in Northern America for me.

Despite all this I would be REALLY thankful if I get any support from well experienced guys here because I have all the commitment to bring another Porsche 914 back to the road.

I can't help you with the non-stock stuff much but...

Here you can find a list of 914 suppliers, there is a European section...



I have ordered from Partworks.de, 9xxTeile.com in Germany, RosePassion in France (they ship pretty much everywhere, they are not listed in the European section, but further up) and some others. You may also find some stuff will still be best ordered in the US, despite the expensive shipping involved.

Good luck!

[Cairo94507]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Welcome to the World. It looks like you are starting off with a decent chassis from the pictures. Have you already checked the underside and the suspension pick-up points, hell-hole, etc., to be sure the chassis is solid? The parts are definitely out there but your location will be problematic and likely make shipping expensive. But patience is the key. Good luck and enjoy the journey. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Superhawk996]

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This one will be a fun one to watch it come back from its hacked up state. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)