 Can this be done?, Complete 6 for under 15K? |
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| CptTripps |
 Jun 10 2005, 10:26 AM
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:: Punch and Pie ::  Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Ok, I'm in the 'can I do this' stage of planning my next project. Here's my thoughts on what I'm thinking things will cost.
Without copying EXACTLY, I'm looking for what Joe did with the 914RS. I don't need a 3.6, more like a 2.4 or a 2.7. I DO want steel flares, big brakes, custom leather interior, 17" boxter rims, and custom paint. I could see myself building a wiring harness from scratch if the one in the tub I get is trash. That's the kind of stuff I like to do. I'll just do the rough bodywork this time, and let someone more qualified do the REAL mud/paint. Oh...and I want to drive it to Portland for WCC-06. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Take a gander, let me know how far off I am...and I'm sure I am. Tub & Strip $900 Flares $600 Longs and floors $600 Paint $1,500 Rotors and Suspension $2,500 Wheels & tires $1,200 Motor $3,500 Interior $1,500 Misc Extras $1,500 Total $13,800 |
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| Joe Bob |
Jun 10 2005, 10:30 AM
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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 |
In the ball park.....don't forget oil tank and lines....that's about a 1,000 more or less..
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| CptTripps |
Jun 10 2005, 10:31 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Oh, I almost forgot...
I'll be selling the one I just did to fund it... :duck: |
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| tat2dphreak |
Jun 10 2005, 10:34 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chair.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/spank.gif) you better be jokin' tonto! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) |
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| Mueller |
Jun 10 2005, 10:34 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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steel flares for $600??? where???? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
try $900 from the usual suspects..... for the paint, unless you do a TJ job, I don't see anyone touching the car for that price.... |
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| djm914-6 |
Jun 10 2005, 10:39 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
As said before, it's better to start with a partial project than create a new on for scratch.
Take my car for example. I bought it for $5k. Did a buncha work. Still needs $1.2K in fender repairs plus flares and a cage. |
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| TravisNeff |
Jun 10 2005, 10:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region
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I think you could do it for that price. I'd yourself at least another 5k cushion for the unknown.
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| CptTripps |
Jun 10 2005, 10:43 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
ok, so I'm off by 300 there... The paint is from the body sop next-door. They did the last coat on this one, and if I di the rough-work, they'll shoot it for that. |
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| anthony |
Jun 10 2005, 10:44 AM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
All the 4 to 6 conversion parts retail for $4K. Maybe you can shave $1K off that my deal hunting for the next year.
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| SLITS |
Jun 10 2005, 10:48 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Body.....$500
Paint (TJ)....$800 Engine (2.0).....$350 Tranny (side)....$100 Engine Tin.........$100 Throttle shit.......$ 75 Wheels..............$250 SC Front End.....$700 Rear T Arm.........$200 Tairs..................$300 Oil Tank.............$500 Lines..................$300 Tach...................$ 50 Shift Linkage.......$100 SS brake lines.....$80 Shocks (KY).........$250 What ever...........$300 Total..................$4965 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) |
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| John |
Jun 10 2005, 10:48 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I'm sure it can be done for under 15k, but I don't believe that you will end up with the same caliber end product as 914RS.
That car took some serious cash to put together. Keep a close eye on the classifieds and find the best deals you can, (and find a bargin motor like Trekor did). |
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| Mueller |
Jun 10 2005, 10:49 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) ....I think it's a doable project/goal...the key is getting the what is needed and what is "wanted" you want nice big brakes, but do you need to spend the extra money for the bling-bling factor of GT2 calipers??? boxster/944 turbo calipers are nice and cheaper...the money differance can be put to better use someplace else on the car.... |
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| Kerrys914 |
Jun 10 2005, 10:50 AM
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Dear, the parts I just sold paid for that part ;) Group: Members Posts: 1,568 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Williamsburg, VA Member No.: 16 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
Speaking from experience... Don't forget to plan on some "unexpected" issues to come up. - Upgrades due to a bad case of "While you are there" and reading this board (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) - Tune-up parts - Special Tools - Fixing mistakes, they do happen - The engine might need some work. $3500 will get a engine with some miles on it. Nothing wrong with that but it's hard to tell what you have. I broke an exhaust stud and that lead to some decent cash. - Headers and other exhaust items - Oil cooler mod - Engine mount - And installing/fab'n anything you can like flares?? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) Cheers Cheers |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 10 2005, 10:53 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yeah, I know he dumped a lot into it, but I don't need things like CF lids, 5gal oil pump, and a euro-3.6. I'm more looking at things like the concept he ended up with. No glass in the doors, wide and low, clean/new wiring...
I agree that finding a half-done project is a good place to start, but I'd almost rather KNOW what I'm dealing with...you know? |
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| SirAndy |
Jun 10 2005, 10:57 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,644 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
seems like i'm in "nagging" mode today ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
every /6 conversion that i have seen that was done "on a budget" looked like a /6 conversion that was done on a budget. some looked even worse ... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon8.gif) if you do it right, it'll cost 'ya, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif) Andy |
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| CptTripps |
Jun 10 2005, 11:03 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm certainly not planning a 'budget 6' at $15K...am I? The 'budget' ones I've seen have all been Sub-5K jobs... |
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| John |
Jun 10 2005, 11:09 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Yours is definately a workable project.
It is similar (but faster paced) to my own current project. My current -6 project is in extra slow motion. Mine will have steel flares, a 3.2, a 915 trans, SC front end, etc. I'm not adding up my totals. I am going to do mine in two big steps: 1. Steel Flares / SC front suspension, 5-lug conversion 2. 3.2 Carrera eng / 915 trans. My car will be street driven and will not be a "show quality" paint job. I will make it as nice as it needs to be for a street car. I have most of the parts to do my flares (i still need some bearings and misc parts). I have a few of my engine and trans parts. I am collecting all the parts to complete the phase before I will start. I hate getting to a point where I'm waiting to get a major component and have the whole project sit midstream.. I forsee completing Phase 1 (this winter). I know exactly what you mean about knowing what you have and not wanting someone elses unfinished project, but there are some serious cost savings to obtaining all the required parts in a one-shot deal. Just my $0.02 and some food for thought. |
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| Eddie Williams |
Jun 10 2005, 11:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 822 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Nederland, TX Member No.: 55 Region Association: None |
Is there a thread detailing Joe's car? I'm too lazy to search. |
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| dakotaewing |
Jun 10 2005, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,160 Joined: 8-July 03 From: DeSoto, Tx Member No.: 897 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Doug - The talent you showed putting this last car together was incredible - I have no doubt that if you build a six it will be an awesome car - That being said, if I were a betting man, I would dare say that building any six conversion on a budget will run close to 20K - The turtlegirl build I beleive has an estimated budget "I believe" of about that amount - I would guess the "RS" was twice that amount... Just my .0002 Thom |
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| brant |
Jun 10 2005, 11:32 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,625 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Yeah...
I think it would be safer to figure 20K. You seem to do VERY nice work and good attention to detail, so that will surely drive up the "while your there" and TONS of things will pop up that you didn't count on like rebushing the webbers, or exhaust, or the flywheel. I am really scarred to total up my car. I think I spend close to 40K on it, and it was supposed to be on a budget too. brant |
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