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bmangetspaid69 |
Apr 10 2024, 07:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 4-March 24 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 27,981 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hi 914world,
I purchased this '74 914 about a year ago and recently went to a Porsche dealership to ask about some shops to do some body work (need floors and clean up some of the rust throughout) for a restoration project. They had one come over who said it would be near impossible for them to do and there is only 1 guy (in Vegas, I am in the midwest) who could do it, but it would cost $100k... thought they were joking but I guess not. Does anyone have any idea if this is real? / gotten body work done and have an estimate of how much body work should cost and if its possible to weld in new floor pans? |
DaveB |
Apr 15 2024, 03:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 165 Joined: 25-November 21 From: Portland, Oregon Member No.: 26,107 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'm glad to hear you have enjoy driving the 914.
Based on the pics, there s no simple or inexpensive fix. As you dig into car there will be a lot of discoveries. I would guess that everything from the top of the rocker panel down, engine compartment, and inner wheel well area will need to be replaced or reworked. These projects quickly spiral into a full rebuild/restoration. As for cost, the sheetmetal would be in the $5K range. Probably between 460 and 620 hours of work for everything needed, so figure $52K and $74K for parts and labor. This type of job requires the car to be stripped down, braced, sheetmetal replaced, epoxy prime, undercoat, paint and rebuilt back up with the same parts (only bushings and rubber replaced). There could still be rust and other issues in the upper body, engine/trans needs a refresh, suspension requires replacement, etc, that would drive these costs higher. DaveB |
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