Converting to a 914-6, I am not a mechanic... Am I crazy....? Options

[Beeliner]

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.

[patssle]

I had zero car experience before I bought my 914. Now I've completed a 914-6 conversion all by myself (well my dad helped too on some aspects). There are countless threads and articles full of advice and previously converted cars on 914world and Pelican that document what you need to do.

It is fun and rewarding to build and pure bliss to drive everyday to work. If you can resolve to the fact that it will cost 10k-20k and are okay with that - then it's a no brainer. Also factor in time - it takes some people months and some years...just depends on your life.

Here's my cost thread....ignoring my really cheap motor and carbs: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=242910&hl=