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Cost to build a 914/6 GT |
Cal |
Nov 9 2018, 03:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 615 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States |
I'm seriously debating building a long term 914/6 GT rep starting with a sound rust free '70-'72 914/4 as a baseline. I know this is a very vague (dumb) question, but....what is the general consensus on how much a project like this could cost? Am I looking at $50K, $75K....
Here are some inspiration photos that I've been saving.... Attached thumbnail(s) |
mb911 |
Nov 9 2018, 03:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,818 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yourself or pay someone?
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siverson |
Nov 9 2018, 03:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California |
It depends, but I'd say $50k to $150k for something high quality. But as you know, your engine could be $10k or it could be $75k.
Transmission could be a $1k 901, or a $10k 914 or G50 or ? Etc, etc. -Steve |
peteyd |
Nov 9 2018, 03:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
Jeff,
how much of the work are you doing yourself? Starting with a chassis that doesn't need rust repair will definitely reduce that cost significantly. I bet it could be done for less than 50k, you will just need to find a flared car that doesn't need paint. Metal work and paint would be the most expensive part of the project. Then which engine will you use? you could spend 10-50k alone on an engine. All the GT tid bits will add up quick, but for sure could be done for less than 50k in my opinion. Pete |
mb911 |
Nov 9 2018, 03:51 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,818 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
With just the conversion parts you are in
Heat exchangers 1900-3k Oil tank 700 Oil cooler and line setup (GT style) 2500 Engine sheet metal 400-1000 Muffler 700-1200 Engine mount 400ish Engine 5-15k Flares 1k And you can figure out the rest depending on your taste |
mepstein |
Nov 9 2018, 04:04 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,247 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Start by listing what kind of bits you want on a “GT” car and figure out pricing from there. For example, good running 2.7 vs built MFI engine, 914 trans vs 915 trans with 916 sideshift kit, ect.
You have very high standards for your 914-4. Do you want a nice driver or a show car. |
Larmo63 |
Nov 9 2018, 05:12 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 |
Flares for $1,000.00 is only the beginning. The labor to weld them on, the flared rocker covers, flare style valances, and paint add up. Just that can be quite expensive.
Also, consider fiberglass lids, bumpers, rear hold downs, gas cap thru hood, front hood pins, vented oil cooler front trunk floor, oil tank install, GT seats, belts, etc. It depends how far you (need) want to go? Go look at AJ Serrano's build. It is probably the most authentic "real" GT cars being built out there right now. I'll bet he has quite a bit wrapped up in it. It is an AWESOME car/build and he knows his shit. It add$ up, but there are no rules. I like the fact that I can do whatever I want to my car as long as it is tasteful and furthers it's GT spirit. |
jmitro |
Nov 9 2018, 05:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 23-July 15 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 18,986 Region Association: None |
I'm at $35k doing all the work myself, and that's without a 6cylinder engine.
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mlindner |
Nov 9 2018, 06:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I'm also at $35K with a 2.2L S almost done. I've done all the work except the final paint....$12K. Just FYI, Cal, the pictures you posted...that 914-6GT tribute engine will be for sale (914-6 engine numbers). $75K to $100K is in the ball park. Best, Mark
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Coondog |
Nov 9 2018, 06:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Just got a quote from Patrick motorsports to install flares, to include all the misc bodywork, paint “not frame off”, tires and rims. $30,000.00...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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larryM |
Nov 9 2018, 07:26 PM
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emoze Group: Members Posts: 891 Joined: 1-January 03 From: mid- California Member No.: 65 Region Association: Northern California |
how big is your checkbook?
if unlimited - that's the only answer you need if limited - you can buy somebody elses's unfinished or mostly finished project for 1/2 or less of the cash outlay to DIY from scratch on your "new" 914 |
sixnotfour |
Nov 9 2018, 07:55 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,414 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I bought this one years ago..looked plug and play.....wiring bad ..engine leaks oil like a siv...suspension wrong for 15 inch wheels..body work sucked..Butt has a ton of og GT parts.....Good Luck
http://www.pbase.com/9146gt/other_porsche_...32341_jon_lowes you should have bought that 914 in your post |
ConeDodger |
Nov 9 2018, 07:58 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,573 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
$50K not including the car. Ask me how I know... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif)
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tomeric914 |
Nov 9 2018, 08:03 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States |
I lost track of the money trail... does it matter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
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mepstein |
Nov 9 2018, 08:16 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,247 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I don't keep track of the money either. My 3.2 engine was $4K when I purchased it 6 years ago so pricing has changed for most peoples builds. I think Paul said it cost $45K to build his black 3.6 featured in Excellence but that was 2005 dollars. It's always cheaper to buy someone else's project but for me, planning what I want and buying the parts is half the fun.
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ConeDodger |
Nov 9 2018, 08:34 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,573 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
I don't keep track of the money either. My 3.2 engine was $4K when I purchased it 6 years ago so pricing has changed for most peoples builds. I think Paul said it cost $45K to build his black 3.6 featured in Excellence but that was 2005 dollars. It's always cheaper to buy someone else's project but for me, planning what I want and buying the parts is half the fun. For the record, Paul has a garage with a machine shop attached. He did everything but the paint himself and even did a 911 Targa restoration at the same time. He’s moved on to photographing bears in Alaska. No shit! And he’s very good at it! |
Mark Henry |
Nov 10 2018, 07:34 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Also what is a 914/6 GT replica? Just the look or a full blown correct replica with tank, balsa FG hoods, etc. The latter could go over 100K.
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defianty |
Nov 10 2018, 08:17 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 659 Joined: 9-August 06 From: Essex, UK Member No.: 6,621 Region Association: None |
The link to my build is in the link below in my signature. My current spend is $44K and I'm not done yet! That includes the paint bill though and many more parts that I've not show in the build yet but I'm not that far away now. I estimate I'm about $3K in bits and pieces to finish. BUT that doesn't include the price of the car which I guess in todays market would be about $15K.
It's worth noting that other than the paint I've done everything myself |
914forme |
Nov 10 2018, 08:31 AM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
It takes for ever to find all the correct parts, and then you have to base it off a particular car, because while they share similar parts, details of them can and are different.
Or you can build a tribute, and your price goes down a bit. Kelly Moss built a 100 Litter replica tank for a build I helped with, and the dollars spent on the tank alone. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I was 100% correct in every detail (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) |
PanelBilly |
Nov 10 2018, 08:55 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,799 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
$85k if you do lots of work.
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