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| Gplracer |
Nov 24 2021, 12:05 PM
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 8-September 19 From: Evans GA Member No.: 23,442 Region Association: South East States |
I have an opportunity to buy the 914 that I grew up with as a kid. My father sold it while I was in college. The owner repaired a dented fender and repainted the entire car. He put in on a carport with a cover and never did anything else. The carport is open but it has a concrete floor. This was 35 years ago. The car did not have hardly any rust. It has only 78K original miles. It is a 1973 1.7L. The interior is in really good shape. The car will need to have the tired engine rebuilt. It will also need new brakes and tires at a minimum. The car was running when it was parked but the engine had become weak.
My question is what kind of cost do you think I am looking at to get this up and running? I would like a reliable engine with a little more power. I realize you have not seen the car and there are always extra costs. I would have someone do the engine work. I can probably do the brakes. I have restored some bikes but never a car. |
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| Chris914n6 |
Nov 24 2021, 12:57 PM
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Jackstands are my life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,510 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Brakes- Calipers restored (PMB) new rotors, pads, hoses, bearings ~ $1000
Tires- ~$500 out-the-door Weatherstripping- $300-1500 as old rubber dries out. Misc- battery, fluids, CV boots, lenses, headlight upgrade, paint correction, & niceties. Engine could be $5k. Likely it's mechanically sound and a FI component or two failed. Rust is really only an issue to driving if you can drop a tennis ball thru it. |
Gplracer 914 Restoration questions Nov 24 2021, 12:05 PM
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