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> How long does it take to restore a stock 914?, Particularly this one.
EdwardBlume
post Sep 11 2004, 06:27 PM
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This is my Dad's car. Once I sell my AX car (shameless plug for selling my gray car - see the classifieds) - I can start on this one. How long does a part time restoration take? Any estimate on time?


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post Sep 11 2004, 06:34 PM
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First you have to decide what you have to do and what you want to do and finally what you can afford to do. If you think you can do everything you want to in 1 year, figure 2 years to really do it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 11 2004, 06:59 PM
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figure out everything you want to do and then double the money and triple the time. That should put it close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Sep 11 2004, 07:03 PM
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Finances and available time on your part will dictate how long it will take. If you can afford to send it out to a real 914 restoration specialist I would imagine 4-6 months maybe longer. I know that even engine builders (i mean really good engine builders can take as long as 2 - 4 months. I think for the do it yourselfer, if you have the funding should take at least a year, even 2 to do it right if you are good. IMHO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 11 2004, 07:03 PM
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then triple the money and quadrupale the time
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post Sep 11 2004, 07:40 PM
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Professional 4-6 months? I can do one in two months if I take my time. Yes, a full restoration.
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post Sep 11 2004, 07:48 PM
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He said FULL. resto. Maybe I'm off but I remember Jake and Brad both telling someone that they had backlogs. I think that if the motor AND tranny rebuild can be done in less time then the only thing left is body, interior, electrical and suspension. If you have alot of free time or you can afford to have it done then it would be sooner. Yes? Just my thoughts.
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post Sep 11 2004, 08:13 PM
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What's wrong with it?....It looks pretty good now.
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post Sep 11 2004, 08:25 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Looks pretty good so maybe it will just take a few tweeks here and there. The left long looks good, how about the dreaded passenger side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) ? I want to say also that it may only take a few weeks for the motor IF you can find someone ready to do it. My heads alone will take at least 3 weeks based on my estimate from RIMCO. By the way, I want to express my kudos to Bruce for the excellent trunk latches. Nice stuff! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 11 2004, 08:50 PM
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Boy, I'll say. Looks more like an after picture than a before picture.
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post Sep 11 2004, 08:54 PM
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Car looks real nice in the photo. Good luck with it. Unless the paint has some major issues (which it surely doesnt seem to have), might be best to leave it original. There are some good products on the market that can realy bring out old paint.
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post Sep 11 2004, 09:05 PM
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Most of us wish that our cars looked so good!!!
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post Sep 11 2004, 09:27 PM
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I just noticed, no antenna on the left front fender. Is it on the other side??
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post Sep 11 2004, 09:34 PM
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That car does look pretty nice. Can you furnish more pics?
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post Sep 12 2004, 12:31 AM
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Because I love all you 914 whores, I'm going to share some picts of the greatest car on earth (to me).


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post Sep 12 2004, 12:33 AM
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I bondo'd the antena hole shut (the fool I was) in High School 18 years ago.


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post Sep 12 2004, 12:36 AM
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My Dad bought this car when I was 6 in 1976. Check out the factory paint on the shock.


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post Sep 12 2004, 12:40 AM
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My Dad passed away 7 years ago. Resurrecting this car was my way of keeping him alive. It's time to make this car something even more special...


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post Sep 12 2004, 12:41 AM
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Yes that is an 8-track.


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post Sep 12 2004, 12:43 AM
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Ok I see what's wrong with it now...it has some chipped paint under the front hood. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Dam nice car.
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