My First Build, DIY Help Options

[CaptainAmerica89197]

Hello All,

So I just bought a 1974 as a project car for my daughter and I to restore. I’ve never built a car before, although I have some experience wrenching on my 944. My goal is to drop the motor and tranny and maybe replace it with a 987 swap. It needs new everything and I want to keep the Porsche tradition to it, as well as keep some retro roots to it. The body is straight and solid, with minor rust around the headlight buckets(which I’d like to eliminate and replace the fogs as my lights) and minor in the hellhole area. I’d also like to add a wide body kit to it... I know these are some lofty goals haha. I’m also trying to keep my cost reasonable and want to get my hands dirty, so I’m not afraid of the work... I just don’t know how to start or where to begin, so any help is appreciated. I’d like to learn how to weld, but idk what to believe on welders or other various tools for the job that won’t break the bank, but accomplish the same thing. My goal is to find a wrecked out 987 with the motor and trans intact to cut down on my costs.

So fire away with any help, I’m a sponge haha. Thanks for the help.

Scott

[Cairo94507]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Mark (Mepstein) is right on the money. I would read, read and read some more here. Come up with a whole car plan- break it into the various components: body, suspension, brakes, wheels, electrical, engine/transaxle, exhaust, interior, etc.

Personally, I would shoot for a 911 6 motor, 3.0 or 3.2 if it is more power and reliability you seek. Been done a ton and it's an easy swap with minimum fabrication required and is a desirable upgrade. But it is hard to beat solid 2.0 with factory fuel injection when it is all done correctly.

Also, look at a lot of the build threads and do your research as it relates to body changes and kits. Though you want to build a car with your daughter, awesome BTW, at some point you may want or need to sell the 914 and it would be nice to have one that is desirable and easy to sell and one where you can recover some of the investment you put into the car.

Have fun along the way.
Cheers,
Michael