Converting to a 914-6, I am not a mechanic... Am I crazy....? |
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Converting to a 914-6, I am not a mechanic... Am I crazy....? |
Beeliner |
Oct 21 2014, 05:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 398 Joined: 2-August 14 From: Fairfield, CT Member No.: 17,725 Region Association: North East States |
I purchased a 1975 914 that is very original, except for the change of color.
This is my fifth one. I bought three new in the seventies, and two recently. The problem is that I will be mostly supplying the money, and not the expertise... My mechanic is factory trained and was drooling over the opportunity. He just finished a Boxster rebuild over the weekend. Here is a picture of the car. It recently had a rustectomy and new paint. The engine and car is now stock all the way, original FI is still there. It is a DD. I know the car will have to be strengthened, sway bars added, and all of that... But is this an insane project when one is not a mechanic? I don't want flared fenders, so no major exterior cosmetics are to be done... Is $9k for motor and parts reasonable? My mechanic wants to rebuild the engine, so one needing work is what we are looking for. Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
worn |
Oct 21 2014, 07:08 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I purchased a 1975 914 that is very original, except for the change of color. This is my fifth one.My mechanic wants to rebuild the engine, so one needing work is what we are looking for. I try to spend only about $500 per month. It has been more than two years, but I intend to repaint and reweld as well. I dropped 7 grand on the engine and 911 suspension, You didn't mention the 5 lug conversion that seems a logical partner. That adds cost. If the mechanic "wants" to rebuild an engine, perhaps he will give you a deal on the chance to fulfill that dream. MAybe a discount or ceiling price less parts. Good luck. I can hardly wait to get mine back on the ground with engine. I "want" to weld an oil tank, so there are so many motivations besides money. If you stretch it out you trade something else for the six. |
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