 how much do you have into your 914 so far?, I mean REALLY! |
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| ovilla |
 Jun 5 2006, 10:04 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 84 Joined: 25-February 05 From: Plainfield, IL Member No.: 3,660  |
Too afraid to add up all the receipts for fear that my wife may some day read this post. On the other hand, I must say that my stash of old/new parts is easily over 2K by now (even have ONE deep six - no calls please! Unless you have a matching deep six to sell me). Also, thinking back I must say that I had barely any tools before I bought my first 914. Now, I have a Sear's tool box taller than me with enough tools to easily open up a garage. That's probably the best part of the whole adventure.
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| RON S. |
Jun 6 2006, 09:08 AM
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9140430841, FINALLY RUNNING Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 22-May 03 From: WALTERBORO,S.C. Member No.: 724 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(nine14cats @ Apr 5 2006, 10:34 PM)  I'm at $25K+, it would be higher, but you didn't offer the $30K barrier.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) and it's still a POS.... Bill P. Gosh Bill, Our cars gotta be twins. 8 years of working on it,and saved EVERY receipt. The wife is afraid to audit the bills to get an accurate total. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) But,its a real 914/6 993engined,915trans'd,18"wheeled over the top car. That's ours. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/owned.gif) |
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| nine14cats |
Jun 6 2006, 11:02 AM
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Bill Pickering -- 914-6 GT aka....Leeloo Group: Members Posts: 2,618 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 287 Region Association: None |
Hi Ron,
Yep, I've got every receipt for every car build I've done on the Porsche's. And I've added them up....very ugly..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) What a sickness I have.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Bill P. |
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| Gary# |
Jun 6 2006, 11:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 217 Joined: 15-May 05 From: Buena Park, Ca. Member No.: 4,078 |
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| dekman |
Jun 6 2006, 06:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
I think the "KEY" is to pace yourself. Yea, the total now is a big number...but I've enjoyed every step. I have a vintage car that drives like a sports car and "it's paid for!" Still having fun... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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| sherman1 |
Jun 7 2006, 11:44 PM
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Team McLaren Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697 |
I voted in the 15K-25K range, although that's over a 25 year span, since I bought it in 1981...and, a large chunk of that expense has gone to fund High Performance House (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) though, it is one of the best 914 shops in Nor-Cal.
You're welcome, Rich & Larry! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Ken   |
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| dekman |
Jun 8 2006, 01:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
Beautiful original 914 Ken....there is something very clean about your narrow bodied car. When I bought mine, it was bare metal with the flares already welded on. so I went with the GT look.
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| sherman1 |
Jun 8 2006, 10:30 AM
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Team McLaren Group: Members Posts: 57 Joined: 10-March 06 From: Woodside, CA Member No.: 5,697 |
QUOTE(dekman @ Jun 8 2006, 12:18 AM) Beautiful original 914 Ken....there is something very clean about your narrow bodied car. When I bought mine, it was bare metal with the flares already welded on. so I went with the GT look. Thanks Dekman, This '71 has been a labor of love for me all these years, and worth every bit of it, too. I eventually plan to drop-in a fresh 2.0 with side-shifter, although I've always wanted to keep her as original as possible. But that is getting harder & harder to do, as more parts become NLA every day. Meantime, the current rebuilt 1.7 is still very quick & responsive. And, I often remind the wife that I've had it longer than I've had her (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) , but she understands, for the most part... Best, Ken |
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| Pompano Beach 914V8 |
Jun 13 2006, 05:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 31-January 03 From: Pompano Beach, Florida Member No.: 216 |
Is it bad if if I have spent over 20K?
over 25K? over 30K? I have spent more than my (used) boxster S cost.........is that bad? My name is ___________ and I have a 914problem. The good part of having a 914 instead of being an alchoholic is that you don't have to go to all those meetings! Someday it will be finished, but not while I'm alive. |
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| JPB |
Oct 4 2006, 04:07 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
As of now I'd like to adjust my total down since some parts have been sold and this takes me over 1K down from the previous total down to 4K. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Hate me! |
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| wbergtho |
Oct 4 2006, 06:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,314 Joined: 28-April 03 From: Roberts, WI Member No.: 623 |
Sherman1,
That is the cleanest 914 I've seen in a long time. I love the white! |
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| Twystd1 |
Oct 4 2006, 07:08 PM
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You don't want to know... really..... Group: Members Posts: 2,515 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Newport Beach, California Member No.: 2,743 |
Lemme see,
A type IV built by Henry SChmidt at Super Tech. (2.5 litre) (150 HP) A Flared body. Accusump set up. (Yet to be installed with a front cooler) 911 front end Drilled rears for 5 bolt. James Adams shifter. (the best IMHO) Powder coated gas tank. Fresh trans with all new sliders and syncros. Total so far. 3600.00 So Far. I assume I will have about 7-8K in this car when done. No more. I am half done in my book... And I have enough spare parts to build two more.!!!!! Clayton |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Oct 4 2006, 07:25 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
According to my records, which don't include the cost of oil & filters (non-dealer), I have just under 12K in mine. If you add the non-recorded items - add another grand.
But that's 34 years of ownership & a major repaint in 1979. That's less than $400/year, excluding gas & insurance. I think I'll keep it! Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| JPB |
Oct 4 2006, 07:25 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Clay, ya be slaying da pocket book broo!!! Yaaa.
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Money well spent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| 0396 |
Oct 4 2006, 07:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
55K (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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| jd74914 |
Oct 4 2006, 07:42 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,848 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
If you don't mind me asking, whats in your car?
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| pfierb |
Oct 6 2006, 05:12 AM
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oldest member Group: Members Posts: 606 Joined: 1-May 05 From: The sign of good government in Connecticut is to keep raising taxes Member No.: 4,008 |
Mine pays me dividends every time I drive or look at it.
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| Mountain914 |
Oct 6 2006, 06:51 AM
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Too much time in thin air! Group: Members Posts: 367 Joined: 22-May 03 From: Conifer, CO Member No.: 725 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I keep no receipts, I'm in denial. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
Maybe I'm just keeping it looking good for the next owner ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) But - I think you know where I voted.... over 25 (sigh). |
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| sean_v8_914 |
Oct 6 2006, 10:59 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
is the question about just one 914 or my 914 habbit? do they have a 12 step program for 914 addicts?
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| Lou W |
Oct 7 2006, 01:20 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
The original owner of my teener was my cousin, he bought it in 1974 and he gave it to me in 1990. He put alot of miles on it, he loved that car and took very good care of it, he drove it all over Kalifornia. Unfortunatly for him, he had no mechanical skills what so ever. I think every month or so he would type out a list of items that needed attention and drop it off at the local Porsche repair shop, the lists were pretty amazing. It seems like he spent a good $275.00 to $500.00 everytime it was in the shop. The car was very well maintained, but damn, he spent alot of money on it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I've started totalling up all the work done on the car a couple of times, but it really freaked me out.
I don't think I could afford to spend the money that he spent maintaining it as a DD and having a shop do the work. I am keeping track of the cost of the rebuild that I am currently doing on it, but fortunatly, I'm doing most of the work myself. |
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