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| GMTSBarron |
 Aug 16 2017, 07:27 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 14-August 17 From: Phoenix Member No.: 21,344 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
Hello-- longtime Por-sche fan!
New to this forum…excited to find this group. I have the opportunity to pick up a 1970 914-6 in need of rust repair, minor hell-hole issues but I suspect the driver’s side pan and longitude may need major repairs; seems water has gathered in the driver’s side seat corner by the parking brake. I expect the worse in that area but the rest of the car seems pretty free of rust, some surface rust but very clean compared to some I have seen. Fenders look clean and the trunk and taillight area looks super clean with original paint. It started its life in Southern California and has been in the high desert of Southern Arizona for over 40 years. Sadly it has been parked under a tree for the past 3 years, it was running with a bad fuel pump when parked. The car is complete with the exception of the velour interior, has 75K miles on the odometer and seems to have never been in an accident. Question for the forum. Guesses, estimates, suggestions on the metal work repairs... How much can I expect to spend on just the metal work specific to the driver’s side? Ie complete longitude and jack post repairs on driver’s side and rear portion of pan. Apologies for the broad questions just trying to size up the project. I am in Phoenix looking for a shop competent to complete the repairs. Patrick Motorsports is on my list, they will be the first to look at car when I get it. Also found Deluxe Custom in Tempe, very impressive group of 356’s being brought back to life. Trying to close the deal in the next few days, wish me luck. Thanks! |
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| mepstein |
Aug 16 2017, 07:37 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,239 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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If you're having PMS look at it, they will be able to give you a much better estimate than just spit balling the brief description you listed above. Good luck with the car.
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| Cairo94507 |
Aug 16 2017, 07:49 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,714 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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Terrific to see another member joining that plans to restore an original Six. You have hit the ground running by finding this forum. Lots of great people, resources and information here. Take a look at my build threads (Part 1 & Part 2 look under my signature line) to get an idea of what you may be faced with. Read everything you can find about builds, restorations, etc., and come up with a comprehensive plan to get your car back in shape. Of course, you have to post tons of pictures so we can all enjoy the process with you. The good, the bad and the ugly. Welcome and Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Michael (Cairo94507) |
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| burton73 |
Aug 16 2017, 07:56 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,503 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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If you can get it for less than $30,000 don’t look back. You can ck it out and if it is more than you can handle you can always sell it for a profit.
I am sure the mileage is over the 70,000 so it may be 170 or 270. There are a lot of guys here that have done there own rust repair and they save a lot of money by doing the repair themselves. I do not think you can guess on the repairs at this point. Invest in the car and I guess you will be happy with you buy or you can turn a profit. They are not making any more and the real deal is a very good investment. Welcome to the world. The people here have so much knowledge on 914 and some other Porsches plus there talent is unreal. O, did I say they are some of the nicest Porsche people you will ever meet. Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 16 2017, 08:03 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(burton73 @ Aug 16 2017, 06:56 PM)  If you can get it for less than $30,000 don’t look back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Also be aware that PMS is rather on the expensive side of thing, they do good work though. If you are at all handy with a welder, almost all the sheet metal can be had from here: http://www.restoration-design.com/ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| GeorgeRud |
Aug 16 2017, 08:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Check the VIN to be sure it's a real -6 , it should start with 914. If it is real, have the rust repair correctly repaired by a shop that has the knowledge to do it correctly. Patrick would certainly be a good place to have it checked over to see.
Please post pictures if you get it! |
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| Freezin 914 |
Aug 16 2017, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 843 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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i look forward to see the project.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
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| porschetub |
Aug 16 2017, 09:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Aug 17 2017, 02:03 PM) QUOTE(burton73 @ Aug 16 2017, 06:56 PM) If you can get it for less than $30,000 don’t look back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Also be aware that PMS is rather on the expensive side of thing, they do good work though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) really these guys clip the ticket by charging huge money by name, from resto's and their parts are sometimes over the moon ,but yes they do good work. The resto on a genuine car requires good planning and getting it all on paper,quotes ,estimates and contracted completion dates if not it may make you miserable,a finished car is very valuable.....if it is as you say. We NEED pictures ok...... |
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| whitetwinturbo |
Aug 17 2017, 10:03 PM
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Honey, does this wing make my ass look fat? Group: Members Posts: 1,391 Joined: 22-October 11 From: Newport Beach/Kalefornya/USA Member No.: 13,704 Region Association: Southern California |
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| Krieger |
Aug 17 2017, 10:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,702 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None
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How about posting some pictures of your car. Pull off the rocker panels. We have a lot of talented people on this site that can give you an idea of what you have got.
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| EdwardBlume |
Aug 18 2017, 03:38 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Aug 17 2017, 09:40 PM) How about posting some pictures of your car. Pull off the rocker panels. We have a lot of talented people on this site that can give you an idea of what you have got. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thisthreadisworthlesswithoutpics.gif) |
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| krazykonrad |
Aug 18 2017, 07:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,124 Joined: 21-February 06 From: Canton, GA Member No.: 5,610 |
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| cary |
Aug 18 2017, 09:27 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,900 Joined: 26-January 04 From: Sherwood Oregon Member No.: 1,608 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I saw some of Deluxes work at Emory's Campout, impressive.
Like Mark said, after you have PMS look at it you'll have a better idea. |
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| boxsterfan |
Aug 18 2017, 12:04 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Buy it. Park it in a controlled environment. Wait 10 years. Sell for double that.
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| euro911 |
Aug 18 2017, 12:13 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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