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> Bee Jay's 914-six Conversion, The car just burned down!
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post Aug 7 2011, 06:25 PM
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Just FYI, most insurance companies will take a car at its stock value, but if you have recipients for all your modifications and parts that you installed, they are supposed to add that to the base price. So gather up all your receipts and make sure they have copies to add to your offer.
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post Aug 8 2011, 12:12 PM
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The insurance company has agreed to take a look at comps, evidence of California 914-6 Conversions for sale or that sold. So, if anyone has adds or listings of 914-6 Conversions, especially California cars, please send them to
bernard.jones@verizon.net
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beejay.jones@gmail.com

I made a big stink of them using a 914 for sale sitting on a dealers lot in Ohio to come up with my cars value. I told them that my car was a concourse quality California car with a 3.0 liter 911 engine. They agreed to take another look. The appraisal was done by a commercial appraiser, not USAA.
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post Aug 8 2011, 12:18 PM
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Good to hear! I hope it comes out well.
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post Aug 17 2011, 11:56 AM
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Mount up, we are going to war! USAA refuses to budge off the $10k minus the deductible minus what they could get for the car at the salvage yard, final offer. I'm hiring my own appraiser for $250 and then we split the cost of an umpire for $500. The worst I can do is USAAs low ball offer minus the appraisal fee minus the umpire fee. The best I can do is my appraiser's much higher estimate wins out.
In the mean time, I've replaced my Costco canvas garage and the car is out of the California foggy morning's weather. Everyone should pay the $250 and get an independent appraisal. I have two other vintage cherry collectibles that I drive regularly. That means I commute and drive for pleasure whenever I can. I don't think collector car, only drive to car events, no commuting policies would work for me.
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post Aug 17 2011, 12:16 PM
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I hope this ends up well for you! I'll be shipping a wiring harness out to you soon. Do you need the entire harness or only the rear components?
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post Aug 17 2011, 03:24 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Aug 17 2011, 11:16 AM) *

I hope this ends up well for you! I'll be shipping a wiring harness out to you soon. Do you need the entire harness or only the rear components?

Thanks.
I need almost everything from the firewall on back to the rear tailights including the wire harness from the fuse box to the relay box.
But hold off on shipping anything just yet. I may have a lead on a title less roller that is local. It may have wire harness, passenger window, brake lines, etc. Then we can have a sawzall party.
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post Aug 17 2011, 05:27 PM
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A nice clean roller with some extras would be the way to go IMHO. Sorry Beej, I have a problem with the remnants of a firery hot melt down. Between the melted glass, seals, wiring, and panel warpage it's OK to lay it your loss to rest, and make it a salvage operation. It's a 914 not a 904, so if you are patient there are still good chassis out there.
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post Aug 18 2011, 09:36 AM
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Aug 17 2011, 04:27 PM) *

A nice clean roller with some extras would be the way to go IMHO. Sorry Beej, I have a problem with the remnants of a firery hot melt down. Between the melted glass, seals, wiring, and panel warpage it's OK to lay it your loss to rest, and make it a salvage operation. It's a 914 not a 904, so if you are patient there are still good chassis out there.

Thanks Perry.
Your with my wife. She wants me to buy a car already restored and ready to drive. She's been shopping 911s and Miata's. I teased her, if your dog or husband came home after getting hit by a car, would you hospitalize and rehab, or put them down and get another one? I think she would put me down and call Denzel Washington. Ha.
The only cars I really would consider as a replacement would be a Lotus Elise or a C5 Z06 Vette. Both out of my price range right now, though I know I could have owned either with the money I've spent and will spend.
I only got to drive the 914-6 around the block. I never got to hammer it. I loved driving my 914 2.0 and I miss it. I wake up every morning feeling differently, but I think I need a project to keep my sanity,...... or insanity. I had the body inspected, the body is straight, no warps.
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post Aug 18 2011, 10:54 AM
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USAA did not want to insure mine at all. they pushed me towards one of their affiliates that insured "classics". My 914 is my only car not covered under USAA.
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post Aug 18 2011, 12:41 PM
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You need my Boxster more than a Miata! I wouldn't push the Denzel thing too much Beej!
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post Aug 18 2011, 10:16 PM
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BeeJay, how about buying a solid 914-4 with nice paint and swapping all your stuff over? You should be able to recoup some of the purchase cost by selling the -4 engine and any duplicate parts that are still OK on your car. Avoiding a paint job would sure shave a bunch off your rebuilding costs.
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post Aug 18 2011, 10:22 PM
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QUOTE(campbellcj @ Aug 18 2011, 09:16 PM) *

BeeJay, how about buying a solid 914-4 with nice paint and swapping all your stuff over? You should be able to recoup some of the purchase cost by selling the -4 engine and any duplicate parts that are still OK on your car. Avoiding a paint job would sure shave a bunch off your rebuilding costs.

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DanT's old car is for sale in Santa maria and has recent paint...... You could sell the 2056 for a decent return... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Aug 18 2011, 10:24 PM
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QUOTE(Bee Jay @ Aug 8 2011, 11:12 AM) *

The insurance company has agreed to take a look at comps, evidence of California 914-6 Conversions for sale or that sold. So, if anyone has adds or listings of 914-6 Conversions, especially California cars, please send them to
bernard.jones@verizon.net
and
beejay.jones@gmail.com

I made a big stink of them using a 914 for sale sitting on a dealers lot in Ohio to come up with my cars value. I told them that my car was a concourse quality California car with a 3.0 liter 911 engine. They agreed to take another look. The appraisal was done by a commercial appraiser, not USAA.
Bee Jay


Be more convincing if you spelled "concours" correctly ...................

The Cap'n

Hi, Bee Jay!
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post Aug 19 2011, 12:31 AM
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You need my Boxster more than a Miata! I wouldn't push the Denzel thing too much Beej!

How does the boxter compare to the 914-6. Those Boxters are really affordable now and would be better than a Miata I guess.
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post Aug 19 2011, 12:40 AM
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You could always consider a Boxster with a bad engine and upgrade to a Turbo Subie for about 350+ HP.

cool conversion
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post Aug 19 2011, 10:53 AM
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Wow, this could happen to anybody. So sorry for hearing this and the pictures just look awful. I really feel for you.

Regarding insurance, there are lots of classic options out there that will allow you to drive and enjoy the car. I have 5000 miles/year and agreed value ($18,000). I pay $200 a year for that.

Maybe the insurance will pay for the "repairs" or are they saying it is a total loss? It looks like it is pretty salvageable.

Good luck!
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post Aug 19 2011, 11:32 AM
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QUOTE(Bee Jay @ Aug 17 2011, 01:56 PM) *

Mount up, we are going to war! USAA refuses to budge off the $10k minus the deductible minus what they could get for the car at the salvage yard, final offer. I'm hiring my own appraiser for $250 and then we split the cost of an umpire for $500. The worst I can do is USAAs low ball offer minus the appraisal fee minus the umpire fee. The best I can do is my appraiser's much higher estimate wins out.
In the mean time, I've replaced my Costco canvas garage and the car is out of the California foggy morning's weather. Everyone should pay the $250 and get an independent appraisal. I have two other vintage cherry collectibles that I drive regularly. That means I commute and drive for pleasure whenever I can. I don't think collector car, only drive to car events, no commuting policies would work for me.


So it will be some more time and more money. What else is new. It's a 914. If this was about being reasonable, well, you wouldn't have a teener. YOU MUST REBUILD! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 1 2011, 09:19 PM
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Update. I got my car appraised by an appraiser located in Florida. This dude knows cars and really knows Porsches. I got a really nice portfolio with a write up and comps and pictures of my car. He appraised my 914-6 conversion at $27K and explained in depth why it was worth that much. Let's see what USAA does now. My appraiser says that they will sometimes adjust their offer without going to the umpire so he is calling them to see what he can work out for me. If you need your car professionally appraised, I've got your guy. It ain't cheap though. PM me.
Also, I almost bought this roller. I had to pass because I have storage issues. The car has two sets of doors, bumpers and valances. The roller is located in San Louis Obispo, and if your are interested PM me. I was getting it for $350 delivered.
So with no roller, I will need all of that generous help with parts everyone was so nice to offer. I'm anxious to get the insurance settled and start removing this engine and interior. I may even remove the suspension. I will need to build a dolly. Any links to how to do that?
Bee Jay
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QUOTE(Bee Jay @ Sep 1 2011, 08:19 PM) *

Update. I got my car appraised by an appraiser located in Florida. This dude knows cars and really knows Porsches. I got a really nice portfolio with a write up and comps and pictures of my car. He appraised my 914-6 conversion at $27K and explained in depth why it was worth that much. Let's see what USAA does now. My appraiser says that they will sometimes adjust their offer without going to the umpire so he is calling them to see what he can work out for me. If you need your car professionally appraised, I've got your guy. It ain't cheap though. PM me.
Also, I almost bought this roller. I had to pass because I have storage issues. The car has two sets of doors, bumpers and valances. The roller is located in San Louis Obispo, and if your are interested PM me. I was getting it for $350 delivered.
So with no roller, I will need all of that generous help with parts everyone was so nice to offer. I'm anxious to get the insurance settled and start removing this engine and interior. I may even remove the suspension. I will need to build a dolly. Any links to how to do that?
Bee Jay


That looks familiar! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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You know this car?
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