Another one takes it from behind..., Need help locating a body shop for 914s Options

[lierofox]

And when you have this fixed don't forget to add a third brake light. Mine was a Walmart buy and I got 2 lights. Added this one to my car and the other to a friends, OLAF's, 914. Easy install and I hid the wires holding them in position with butyl left over from my windshield install.

I ended up making a bracket and putting mine on the engine lid, since mine doesn't have the Porsche lettering on it. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i.imgur.com-18880-1556244851.1.jpg)

But yes, high mount stop lights, can't recommend them enough.

[SteveL]

you're going to need a left rear taillight and lens, bumper top, and bumper. Sounds like Oscar has a great bumper, and I bet George has an NOS left taillight and bumper top in the special stash that could be bought. Get the price quotes and forward them to the body shop/insurance company of the person who hit you. You have the right to repair the car with all OEM factory parts.

[Tom_T]

Ok, first round of bad news. Been having a lot of trouble even finding a local shop to work on a 914, any ideas in so cal are welcome.

A member here that does collision work did me a favor and took a quick look at some photos. The hit was hard enough to buckle both rear fenders as well as punch the rear panel in by one of the taillights. The resultant damage is inward and downward. For a correct pull it was recommended that a shop with a Celette bench and 914 fixtures do the work to pull out correctly.

I’m looking for a good estimate to fix, for the insurance company, I’d rather not have it totaled. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

Pat - I sent you a PM.

Tom
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[infraredcalvin]

Got it Tom, thanks a bunch!

[Spoke]

That sucks. Unfortunately welcome to the club of being on the same road as distracted asshole drivers.

Hopefully the insurance company will be kind to you.

Here's my 914 being returned home after a 1/2 mile trip ended with a rear-end. Funny thing while we were both sitting in the State Trooper vehicle afterwards, the young girl was talking to her dad on the phone and said "It's not too bad"

The 914 was totaled but I did get $8700 for the total and bought the car back.



I un-fucked up the car as best I could using basically a boat winch from HF and a scissor jack from my Audi to push and pull the metal out in my garage along with a lot of hammering and bondo.



I used some of the money to buy this almost rust-free '74 2L with a burnt clutch.



Although no where near perfect the 914 is still running.



I sold the green '74 for a good penny and bought this beast so the wreck of my '71 914 worked out in the end. Now I have a 914 with a 2056cc engine and an '86 930.

Good luck with your repairs and working with the insurance company.

[Spoke]

How does insurance work in CA? Will the offending driver's insurance be paying for the repairs? That's how it works in PA.

If their insurance will be paying for the repairs, they will try to cheap out as much as possible.

With my accident, it was recommended to gather all receipts, repairs, new parts purchased, purchase price of the car, etc., and I got for sale info on beater 914s, mid, and high end 914s to show value of the car.

Plus I totally detailed the car to make it look as good as I could. When the insurance adjuster arrived at the house, I had a local 356 restorer friend stop over. It couldn't have worked out better with Chris there. He had on his sweater with Porsche logo and talked very knowledgeable about the 914 and repairs to it.

The adjuster had never seen a 914 before and had no idea what it would take to fix it. That's where Chris's experience and suggestions were valuable. The adjuster asked Chris who could repair this and he said no one around here but he knows a shop in New Jersey who could do the work.

[rhodyguy]

When the carport fell on the 75', the adjuster told me all 4 damaged fenders were an easy fix as they just bolted on. "Can you show me where the fasteners are located?". He looked for them as I stood there watching. He had owned a body shop and knew all about 914s, or so he said.

[Tdskip]

Oh crud - sorry to see what happened.

[KELTY360]

You might want to contact McMark (Original Customs). I know he’s in Michigan, but he’s got a Cellite and has offered a service for transportation. Worth a try.

[90quattrocoupe]

One of the things I like about agreed to insurance. I previously had a car that was totaled and I had agreed to insurance on it. When the other person's insurance tried to low ball me, I just showed them the policy and they paid my agreed to value.

Greg W.

[infraredcalvin]

@ValcoOscar tried to PM you a few times, must not be getting through.

Please contact me regarding the bumper, the shop is looking for it to start the rear panel pull.

Things going well, shop is doing a diligent job with the repair.

[pete000]

This is my biggest fear driving the 914 in today's world of giant tanks and distracted drivers on their wireless devices.

I have been seriously thinking about mounting these on my rear trunk lid when driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

[Tdskip]

Good to hear this is progressing and you are happy for the work.

[mepstein]

This is my biggest fear driving the 914 in today's world of giant tanks and distracted drivers on their wireless devices.

I have been seriously thinking about mounting these on my rear trunk lid when driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Buy Spoke's brake lights. They are significantly brighter than stock or single led bulbs and don't melt your tail light housing.

[drem914]

Buy Spoke's brake lights. They are significantly brighter than stock or single led bulbs and don't melt your tail light housing.

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[76-914]

This is my biggest fear driving the 914 in today's world of giant tanks and distracted drivers on their wireless devices.

I have been seriously thinking about mounting these on my rear trunk lid when driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Buy Spoke's brake lights. They are significantly brighter than stock or single led bulbs and don't melt your tail light housing.

That will be my Christmas present to myself this year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[infraredcalvin]

This is my biggest fear driving the 914 in today's world of giant tanks and distracted drivers on their wireless devices.

I have been seriously thinking about mounting these on my rear trunk lid when driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Buy Spoke's brake lights. They are significantly brighter than stock or single led bulbs and don't melt your tail light housing.

Definitely considering the leds, especially since I was thinking about putting smoked lenses on after the fix... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Yeah, not too smart.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[thelogo]

Ok, first round of bad news. Been having a lot of trouble even finding a local shop to work on a 914, any ideas in so cal are welcome.

A member here that does collision work did me a favor and took a quick look at some photos. The hit was hard enough to buckle both rear fenders as well as punch the rear panel in by one of the taillights. The resultant damage is inward and downward. For a correct pull it was recommended that a shop with a Celette bench and 914 fixtures do the work to pull out correctly.

I’m looking for a good estimate to fix, for the insurance company, I’d rather not have it totaled. Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

R and R auto body 330 s irwindale ave


There is a guy on irwindale in azuza who
Does amazing work . many hot vw mag cars .
He did a great job on my 914 .

But i would pay him cash and then go after the insurance co. Just my 2c.

Dont even let insurance look at it .cause they of course
Will want ti total it ,low ball you and screw you .

Fix it and send em the bill

[914Toy]

Back to your original question, Art’s Place in Costa Mesa does very nice metal restoration and paint work on my 914.