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> Cost to build a 914/6 GT
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post Nov 9 2018, 03:39 PM
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I'm seriously debating building a long term 914/6 GT rep starting with a sound rust free '70-'72 914/4 as a baseline. I know this is a very vague (dumb) question, but....what is the general consensus on how much a project like this could cost? Am I looking at $50K, $75K....

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post Nov 9 2018, 08:16 PM
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I don't keep track of the money either. My 3.2 engine was $4K when I purchased it 6 years ago so pricing has changed for most peoples builds. I think Paul said it cost $45K to build his black 3.6 featured in Excellence but that was 2005 dollars. It's always cheaper to buy someone else's project but for me, planning what I want and buying the parts is half the fun.
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I don't keep track of the money either. My 3.2 engine was $4K when I purchased it 6 years ago so pricing has changed for most peoples builds. I think Paul said it cost $45K to build his black 3.6 featured in Excellence but that was 2005 dollars. It's always cheaper to buy someone else's project but for me, planning what I want and buying the parts is half the fun.


For the record, Paul has a garage with a machine shop attached. He did everything but the paint himself and even did a 911 Targa restoration at the same time. He’s moved on to photographing bears in Alaska. No shit! And he’s very good at it!
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Cal   Cost to build a 914/6 GT   Nov 9 2018, 03:39 PM
mb911   Yourself or pay someone?   Nov 9 2018, 03:47 PM
siverson   It depends, but I'd say $50k to $150...   Nov 9 2018, 03:48 PM
peteyd   Jeff, how much of the work are you doing yourself...   Nov 9 2018, 03:49 PM
mb911   With just the conversion parts you are in Heat ex...   Nov 9 2018, 03:51 PM
mepstein   Start by listing what kind of bits you want on a â...   Nov 9 2018, 04:04 PM
Larmo63   Flares for $1,000.00 is only the beginning. T...   Nov 9 2018, 05:12 PM
jmitro   I'm at $35k doing all the work myself, an...   Nov 9 2018, 05:18 PM
mlindner   I'm also at $35K with a 2.2L S almost don...   Nov 9 2018, 06:10 PM
Coondog   Just got a quote from Patrick motorsports to insta...   Nov 9 2018, 06:17 PM
larryM   how big is your checkbook? if unlimited - that...   Nov 9 2018, 07:26 PM
sixnotfour   I bought this one years ago..looked plug and play....   Nov 9 2018, 07:55 PM
ConeDodger   $50K not including the car. Ask me how I know...   Nov 9 2018, 07:58 PM
tomeric914   I lost track of the money trail... does it matter?...   Nov 9 2018, 08:03 PM
mepstein   I don't keep track of the money either. My 3.2...   Nov 9 2018, 08:16 PM
ConeDodger   I don't keep track of the money either. My 3....   Nov 9 2018, 08:34 PM
Mark Henry   Also what is a 914/6 GT replica? Just the look or ...   Nov 10 2018, 07:34 AM
Lucky9146   Also what is a 914/6 GT replica? Just the look or...   Nov 10 2018, 09:05 AM
defianty   The link to my build is in the link below in my si...   Nov 10 2018, 08:17 AM
914forme   It takes for ever to find all the correct parts, a...   Nov 10 2018, 08:31 AM
PanelBilly   $85k if you do lots of work.   Nov 10 2018, 08:55 AM
rhodyguy   I think any notion sub $80k is off the mark. ...   Nov 10 2018, 09:26 AM
BuddyV   Just a thought.... Seems clear that budget alway...   Nov 10 2018, 11:17 AM
ChrisFoley   I have a customer's 2.4L CIS conversion in my ...   Nov 10 2018, 11:34 AM
larryM   Huh???????? the OP has a 914-4 - 914-4 VIN - no ...   Nov 10 2018, 09:45 PM


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