 Insurance for V8 or other conversion, Gotta insure it... |
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| Andyrew |
 Jun 21 2004, 11:15 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait  Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California 
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Ok, So Im in the midst of planning a v8 conversion. One thing that could possibly hold me back (which I wont let happen) is insurance. What are you guys doing as far as insurance for those that have a v8? Do you just "not mention it"? Or where do you go for insurance. Keep in mind, I am not 25.. I am 17..(soon to be 18). But I do have a dad (yes...) If he "owns" the car, is there a classic insurance provider that will allow me to still drive it regularly as a partial driver?
Any idea's are welcome.. Steve, Scott, what are you guys doing? Thanks guys.. Andrew |
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| Joe Bob |
Jun 21 2004, 12:32 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Most likely the subject of cylinders doesn't come up......I only insisted that my /6 be designated as so.....cause a lot of crap as the VIN wasn't 914/6 type. I had it surveyed and hten included it with the policy statement.
More than likely with your age....telling them it's a V8 is a kiss of death, price wise.... |
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| neo914-6 |
Jun 21 2004, 12:38 PM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Andrew,
1. You can insure it as a standard 914 as I do. Basic liability. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Felix |
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| skline |
Jun 21 2004, 07:27 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Mine is not insured yet. I have had the car for about a year and a half but have never driven it. I did talk to my agent about it and told her it would be ready in about a month to drive and would need full coverage on it. She said to get the best policy for it, they would have to see the car and take photos of it. When she asked what the value was, I told her about 10k minumum. She then stated because of the age of the car and the fact it was custom, they would need pictures and full disclosure about the car. It started getting serious so I told her I would contact her when it was done. I am 45 and 0 tickets or accidents and have never even filed a claim. State Farm better not give me a hassle over this or I will find me another insurance carrier. Its that simple. I would have your dad put it in his name and insure it. If they dont ask how many cylinders, then dont tell them. On the other hand, if they dont ask, and you get your policy and it says 4 cylinders, you will need to contact them and let them know. Otherwise, if something happens, you could be SOL.
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| Andyrew |
Jun 21 2004, 07:49 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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A good sorted 4 could be bought for what, 5k? They give me 5k, I pay them what, 2k for the buy back, and fix the car! Will they not pay me if its got 4 extra cylander's in it?
I have no tickets, no accidents.. but I've only been driving for 2 years. BTW.. Scott did you get my Pm? Thanks guys. Your info helps alot. Andrew |
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