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Time for body restoration, Recommendations? |
brooks944 |
Mar 2 2015, 05:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
My 914 is running good and stopping fine, thanks to Rick Berry at eurotech knoxville, Eric and PMB's great calipers, and my labor with your help and advice. Now it's time to work on the body. My car was purchased from a lister and needed body work which I knew about (but LL is never buy a car you don't see in person). Hit in the drivers front which ruined the fender and hood. Took the car to a trusted body shop that only does insurance work and no longer restoration. But they did give me an honest appraisal for the work, which was about $4k - $6k for labor and another $3- $4k for parts, assuming they can find them. After the necessary mechanical upgrades, I'm into this car for probably more than it's worth, even though our cars are appreciating so this puts me into crazy territory (which my wife thinks I've already crossed into). Enough whining. What does everyone recommend for body restoration? I do not want to put another $10k into bodywork. I have always loved the flared fenders and fiberglass ones seem reasonable. If I do that, then you need to add the 911 suspension and of course the wheels (or 944, etc.), correct? What is everyone's experience with the fiberglass and what vendor is recommended? Are there other options? Appreciate everyone's advice as always. Sorry for the long post. Rick |
scotty b |
Mar 2 2015, 06:34 PM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
Not trying to be a dick, just honest. You build a car for one of 2 reasons.
1: sentimental - you'll be under water 2: financial - you'll have a half assed car pick one or the other. The only way you can build a nice 914 and not be underwater is to start with a clean 6, or a steal of a deal 4 |
poorsche914 |
Mar 2 2015, 06:42 PM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Another option you may not have considered, Rick, is to find a decent tub and move all your "good stuff" to it.
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rick 918-S |
Mar 3 2015, 07:52 AM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 20,462 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region |
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let's see it! How's the hell hole and pans? Need more info about the rest of the car. That shop may have tossed out numbers because they didn't want to do the work. Biggest issue is the chassis. BUT: to qualify, you can have quality or cheap but you can't have cheap quality. That said, you may just need to do some of the grunt work yourself to cut costs. |
mbseto |
Mar 3 2015, 08:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,253 Joined: 6-August 14 From: Cincy Member No.: 17,743 Region Association: North East States |
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OU8AVW |
Mar 3 2015, 03:13 PM
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Yacht Rigger Group: Members Posts: 1,803 Joined: 1-October 08 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 9,601 Region Association: Southwest Region |
1: sentimental - you'll be under water 2: financial - you'll have a half assed car 3: to race 4: like to wrench on cars 5: get pussy Bunch o' queers forgot that one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I built my car on the cheap.... IE, I did a ton of the work myself. Body work is expensive. |
mrholland2 |
Mar 3 2015, 03:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 7-September 11 From: Santa Maria,CA Member No.: 13,531 Region Association: Central California |
If it takes a CAR to get LAID, you are doing it wrong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Mar 3 2015, 03:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,427 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
...and/or you don't want the kind of girl a car attracts.
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stevegm |
Mar 3 2015, 03:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Not trying to be a dick, just honest. You build a car for one of 2 reasons. 1: sentimental - you'll be under water 2: financial - you'll have a half assed car pick one or the other. The only way you can build a nice 914 and not be underwater is to start with a clean 6, or a steal of a deal 4 I concur. To be right side up and restore it right, you have to get a deal up front (you make money when you buy; not when you sell). To keep the costs down do a lot of the labor yourself. In the end, however, if you keep the car a while you will be upside down. It can't just be about the money. You gotta love it. There are easier ways to make money. |
MDG |
Mar 3 2015, 04:04 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Not trying to be a dick, just honest. You build a car for one of 2 reasons. 1: sentimental - you'll be under water 2: financial - you'll have a half assed car pick one or the other. The only way you can build a nice 914 and not be underwater is to start with a clean 6, or a steal of a deal 4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% It all depends what you want to end up with. And how deep your pockets are. |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 3 2015, 04:15 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,767 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
A given is we have not seen the car, but I suspect the shop which provided the estimate gave you one to make sure you took it elsewhere.
If it were me, and what do I know, I would get it to one of the 914 metal working geniuses on this site and let them fix the body for you. Were have many of them, pick one that is close to you and then see what they want to repair the car correctly. The difference is they won't be learning how to repair a hell hole or long, they will have done it many times and know exactly what to do the first time and do it right. I always knew my car was going to cost money to get it right. I was OK spending it once to have it correctly repaired and be done with it. I was not OK letting someone who really wanted to work on a 914 because he saw one once when he was 12 and thought they were cool learn on it. Just saying. Good luck and do not rush to a decision. Take your time and find someone who makes you comfortable and you trust. |
stevegm |
Mar 3 2015, 04:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
A given is we have not seen the car, but I suspect the shop which provided the estimate gave you one to make sure you took it elsewhere. If it were me, and what do I know, I would get it to one of the 914 metal working geniuses on this site and let them fix the body for you. Were have many of them, pick one that is close to you and then see what they want to repair the car correctly. The difference is they won't be learning how to repair a hell hole or long, they will have done it many times and know exactly what to do the first time and do it right. I always knew my car was going to cost money to get it right. I was OK spending it once to have it correctly repaired and be done with it. I was not OK letting someone who really wanted to work on a 914 because he saw one once when he was 12 and thought they were cool learn on it. Just saying. Good luck and do not rush to a decision. Take your time and find someone who makes you comfortable and you trust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100% And as for recommendations - I'd suggest talking to Scotty B (does awesome work). And, IIRC, you are in the south east. So he isn't too far away. |
brooks944 |
Mar 3 2015, 04:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks everyone for the advice (but not sure how this got into the chick magnet posts...). My reason for restoration is purely sentimental, wanted a 914 since they came out. And yes I'm that old. Photos attached, I hope.
Steve, do you know how to contact Scotty B and where he's located? Thanks, Rick Attached thumbnail(s) |
stevegm |
Mar 3 2015, 05:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,111 Joined: 14-July 14 From: North Carolina Member No.: 17,633 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks everyone for the advice (but not sure how this got into the chick magnet posts...). My reason for restoration is purely sentimental, wanted a 914 since they came out. And yes I'm that old. Photos attached, I hope. Steve, do you know how to contact Scotty B and where he's located? Thanks, Rick I PM'd you with his website. |
Cairo94507 |
Mar 4 2015, 10:16 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,767 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I would of course absolutely recommend Scotty B at Kahiko Customs & Restoration in Charles City, VA .... after my car is done and in my garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) I really want it back by August 1, 2015 (yes, this August) and if Scotty takes in more jobs, well, you know.
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Larmo63 |
Mar 4 2015, 10:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
Actually, 914s DO attract women. But, they are usually middle aged "gals" who remember having one in college 35 years ago. That has been my experience.
Young women around here are attracted to brand new 911s. Fuch that. |
gopack |
Mar 5 2015, 11:13 AM
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CHEESEHEAD in CA, MARK Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 7-August 04 From: Folsom, CA Member No.: 2,472 Region Association: Northern California |
Not trying to be a dick, just honest. You build a car for one of 2 reasons. 1: sentimental - you'll be under water 2: financial - you'll have a half assed car pick one or the other. The only way you can build a nice 914 and not be underwater is to start with a clean 6, or a steal of a deal 4 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I had about 25K into my car, and i wasn't doing any engine upgrades or swaps. I did do steel flares, 5 lug suspension, and minor rust repair, and some custom touches I wanted to make it mine. I never finished, but I figured about 6-8K more for full paint, and 1K for misc parts that I hadn't thought of yet. I wound up getting about $11K for it in primer, with all the tasty aftermarket parts when a loss of income forced me to sell. I had the passion, but never expected it to be worth anywhere near what I had into it when it was done... expected 1/3 to 1/2 to be honest. I was frankly suprised i did as well as i did in the unfinished state of the car! the blog of it all |
mepstein |
Mar 5 2015, 11:25 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,275 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Not trying to be a dick, just honest. You build a car for one of 2 reasons. 1: sentimental - you'll be under water 2: financial - you'll have a half assed car pick one or the other. The only way you can build a nice 914 and not be underwater is to start with a clean 6, or a steal of a deal 4 I concur. To be right side up and restore it right, you have to get a deal up front (you make money when you buy; not when you sell). To keep the costs down do a lot of the labor yourself. In the end, however, if you keep the car a while you will be upside down. It can't just be about the Steve gets it. |
poorsche914 |
Mar 5 2015, 11:33 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Rick,
As far as rust, what condition are the hell hole, longs, floors, trunk, etc on that 914? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
brooks944 |
Mar 5 2015, 04:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 241 Joined: 5-September 10 From: Kingston, TN Member No.: 12,139 Region Association: South East States |
Hell hole and longs look OK with what appears to be surface rust treated on the longs, but I am a novice with 914's. Floors and trunks also have some surface rust (front trunk only). Inside floors seem to have very little rust. There is an auxiliary oil cooler put in which to me looks like a poor job since it interferes where the car gets jacked.
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